Seizure of Seattle Street Cars Sharks Company Amid Tax Row
Cars seized in Seattle as the Seattle Electric company faces delinquent taxes in a dispute with Treasurer Matt H. Gormley. A two hour halt ensues as agents seize about 150 cars, with deputies blocking Fort Lawton Ballard Queen Anne and West Queen Anne routes. The company seeks to pay taxes but the delinquent penalty remains contested as court action looms.
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Matt H. Gormley
Seattle Electric
Gormley
Howe
Ior
Vanderveer
Bell
Olympia
Seattle Electric Company
Ney Vanderveer
Attornt
Gormley Wills
Fort Lawton
Ballard
Bal Queen Anne
West Queen Anne
Denny
Cara
8 & Public Service Corporation
Seattle
Wear Queen Anne and
Mercersta
Cedar and Seconday
Cedar St
Cedar Street
Seattle Electric franchise amid city seizure of street cars
City officials threaten to forfeit the Seattle Electric Company's franchise if service stops. Mayor Gill vows to seek legal avenues to restore operation and protect passengers as inspectors are ordered to report by 1 pm. Authorities debate compulsion vs. forfeiture to ensure ongoing street car service.
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Nord * Ie
City of
Seattle
Seattle Electric
Seattle Electric Company
Gill
Wan
Valentine
EB. L. Blaine
Arctic Experience Question Sparks Rochester Courtship Gaffe
An aspirant for a polar expedition was asked about Arctic experience. He replied I once courted a Rochester girl. The remark was deemed inadequate and the exchange noted by the Buffalo Express.
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Rochester
Buffalo Express
Seattle launches summer fly control drive to curb typhoid
Health Commissioner Crichton orders city inspectors to halt house fly breeding by inspecting stables and enforcing manure handling rules. Manure must be removed weekly and stored in tight ventilated boxes. A city wide cleanup campaign follows as residents are urged to keep premises clean for public health.
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Seattle
Crichton
Dr. Crichton
Health Department
Bank Clearings Report For Seattle Tacoma And Spokes Areas
Seattle clearings total 2 186 057 88 with balances 199 429 84. Tacoma clearings 1 788 580 00 balances 149 266 00. Spokane area shows 785 538 00 in clearings and 8 813 00 in balances. Spoks region records 879 839 00 clearings and 142 501 00 balances.
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Seattle
Tacoma
YANDELL DEFENDS COUNTY FAIR AID AGAINST ACCUSATIONS
First Vice President B Yandell states that the 1910 county fair appropriation of 10060 was lawful under a state act. He notes counties may grant funds, become ex officio directors, and receive property interest equal to the aid, with proper vouchers and current expense funding. The article recalls the 1908 association formation, early fair at Madison Street, and substantial grounds investment.
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Western Washington Fair Association
B. Yandell
Inez
Association
Madison St
Lake Washington
Will Seattle Electric Co Pay Or Lose In Tax Stand
A public protest decries Seattle Electric’s refusal to pay taxes, urging citizens to pressure officials and courts to enforce tax obligations. The piece questions corporate arrogance, warns of consequences to city business, and calls for continued public action to compel payment.
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Seattle Electric Company
Seattle
City of
King County
Stone-Webster
Mr. Furth
Mr. Howe
Infanticide Suspected After Fire Burns Woman and Infant
Hilda Schinke 19 years old allegedly burned her naked infant and then tossed the body into a bag before returning to her room on Interbay. Neighbors alerted Dr. F A Booth who sent her to City hospital in critical condition. Coroner Snyder to hold an inquest as investigators, including Sergeant Dagner, probe the case.
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Hilda Schinke
F. A. Booth
City Hospital
Snyder
Interbay
Smith St
16Th Av. W
P. H. Riley
Booth
Quote on fried ontona from Cleveland Leader readers
A Pittsburgh Chronicle style exchange recounts a boy named Johnny liking fried ontona while admitting they make him sick. The Cleveland Leader attributes the dialogue to its pages, illustrating school excuses after meals.
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Cleveland
Odds and Ends From Everywhere Denver
A coroner's jury finds the revolver death of Frank L. Smith was personal safety related. Nine marriage licenses issued and one decree in divorce granted in King county yesterday. Nine deaths recorded in Seattle yesterday. Superior Judge Shackleford rules counties must pay for robes of superior court judges.
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Denver
Frank L. Smith
Eben Smith
King County
Seattle
Shackleford
Tacoma
Fighting for a Bridge on Stone Avenue
The Stone Bay bridge project within the Westlake improvement plan spawns a new Stone Avenue Improvement Club. A meeting is set for Friday at Niblett's hall 1424 Ewing St to discuss funding and strategy. Organizers claim 3000 signers in the North End support the bridge effort.
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Stone Bay
Westlake
Stone Aay
Niblett’s Hall
Ewing St
Stone Av
Westlake Av
North End
Stone Ay Bridge
Queen Mother Health Rumors Stir London Gossip
London observers question royal health as physicians deny poor condition yet intrigue grows. The May 11 report notes the queen mother’s health remains a central chatter point amid factional tensions in society.
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United Press
London
Royal Physicians
Costa Rica Shaken by Quakes and Eruptions
A string of minor earthquakes and renewed Poas and Irazu volcanic activity terrifies San Jose and surrounding districts. Volcanic dust covers the country as mountain towns evacuate. Refugee camps suffer from pestilence and shortage of food clothing and medicine amid ongoing looting under martial law.
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United Press
San Jose
Costa Rica
Poas
Irazu
For Sale Pony Cart Buggy Harness Saddle Ad
A reader advertises a pony, cart, buggy, harness and saddle for sale at 4718 21st av. N. BE North 902 with contact numbers Matin 9400 Ind 441. The snippet promotes using the Star want pages to convert unwanted items into cash.
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Star Want
Av. N. BE. North
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