Debate on shuttle service for West Seattle residents
Citizens of West Seattle crowded the hearing before the SouNc! utilities committee to oppose D. W. Henderson proposed shuttle between West Alaska street and California Avenue and the ferry landing replacing the thru car service now in operation. Henderson said the through cars cost the city about 25 000 dollars yearly.
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West Seattle
SouNc! Utilities Committee
D. W. Henderson
Alaska St
California
Henderson
Bakers’ Union
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Brooklyn
New York City
Seattle
Caproni Builds Giant Seaplane for 100 Passengers
In New York on May 7 Gianni Caproni, the famed Italian aircraft designer, unveiled plans for a giant seaplane to carry 100 people. The craft, powered by eight Liberty engines totaling about 8,000 horsepower, is nearing completion. Caproni expects to finish it within six weeks and test it on Lake Maggiore near Milan after he returns to Italy. The design includes comfortable passenger seating and the capability to fly with five engines if needed, promising enhanced safety for transatlantic voyages.
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New York
Gianni Caproni
Thin City
Caproni
Lake Maggiore
Milan
Can Penius
Amerplane
Atlantic
Seattle
Miss Nilsson
Metro
Derwillo
Miss Anna
Willo
Bell Drug Co
Owl Drug Co Q
Rockefeller Jr Wins Ball Box With Gas Trade
In Cincinnati on May 6 John D. Rockefeller Jr. sought a box for the opening game but all seats were sold. Probate Judge Lueders offered his box in exchange for a gallon of gas payable when his car is ready next July. Rockefeller accepted the deal.
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Cincinnati
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Lueders
Rocketfeller
No Wonder Dog Catcher Was Sure
Toledo on May 6 witnessed a playful scene as eight stray dogs were netted by a pound wagon while eight boys playing baseball cheered from nearby. The dogs wagged and howled in the cage as the catcher prepared to seize the last stray, leaving all parties satisfied.
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Toledo
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John D., Jr
Associated Industries
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Oakland
Sacramento
Cal
Butte
Mont
Spokane
Aberdeen
Wash
Bakers’, Helpers
Bakers
Elliott
Victor
Victor Talking Machine Company
Victor Company
University and
Seneca Sts
ST. Louis
Heinie Herman
East St. Louis
Kelly
Heinie
Herman
United Painless Dentists
Third Ave
GuMeierey
Anna Q. Nilsson
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