City council clash over Madrona street car service and electric trust
Seattle officials faced the Seattle Electric Company as President Gome and councilmen grilled the Madrona line issues. Local residents described overcrowded cars, missed service, and threats to pressure the utility while urging double tracking and more cars to handle crowds. The committee vowed a further investigation.
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Madrona Park
The
City
Gome
Ihs
Madrona Eightia Improvement Club
Seattle Niedrie Company
Gil
Electric Trust
Bowen, Rude
Zbindon
James Street
Macrona
Tly
Quill
Cortions
Thons
See One
Seattle Electric Company
Seattle Tric Company
Yourlub-committiee
Core Duectora
Madison Street
Mullen
Green Lake
Madrona Lny
Dickenson
Cherry Street
Grant
Electric Company
Frink
Util
Women of the G A R plan monument in Seattle cemetery
William McKinley Circle of the Ladies of the G A R aims to raise funds for a Civil War memorial in Seattle. The plan relies on popular subscription with some local business support, following examples from Cleveland and other cities that built civic monuments to veterans.
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William MacKinney
G. A
Seattle
William McKinley
Cleveland
Cvil
Auburn
Washington
Providence
R. A
Baltimore
Dixieland
South
Mercy for Danhauer in highway robbery case
H W Danhauer aged 19 was convicted in Judge Tallman’s department of the superior court for highway robbery. He and ex convict H Martin allegedly held up Charles Benjamin on the Columbia and Puget Sound railroad south of the city on February 7. Benjamin’s description led to Danhauer’s arrest and identification by the victim and police. The youth, said to have associated with Martin, is described as appearing honest and not the type of desperado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Danhauer
Desperado
Youthful Verdict Mercy Recommended in San Francisco Case
A man traveling along the coast faced a strong case against him, with the jury returning a verdict but recommending mercy for Dan Hauer due to his youth and prior good character, allowing the court discretion on sentencing.
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San Francisco
Danhauer
Bureau of Information Board Chooses Goldsmith Chairman
The board of control of the bureau of information met in Comptroller Riplinger's office and elected J. B. Goldsmith chairman with Riplinger as secretary. Two committees were formed to appoint a city and county representative to the St Louis fair and to prepare advertising material. Cc. J. Smith resigned to become park commissioner. Mayor Ballinger appointed B C Neufelder in his place.
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Board of Control
Bureau of Information
Riplinger
Goldsmith
St. Louis Fair
Cc. J. Smith
Ballinger
B C. Neufelder
Captain Justifies Swat After Refused Obedience
United States Commissioner Kiefer ruled that Captain A H Sorenson acted correctly when he struck Beaman Olaf Lindstam after Lindstam defied an order and talked back. Evidence showed Lindstam wrongly advanced and was reprimanded, prompting a swat to the mouth.
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United States
Kiefer
A. H. Sorenson
Beaman Olaf Lindstam
Lindstam
Japs Closing In On Russians Near Liao Yang
From Tokio on May 14 reports say General Kuroki plans a decisive strike against General Kuropatkin’s Russian forces at Liao Yang. Japanese forces are described as greatly superior and closing in on the Russians, who may retreat toward Harbin or Kirin if defeated.
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Tokio
Kuroki
Kurepatkin'sa
Liane Yang
Manchuria
Harbin
Kirin
Japan
Natal Day of Nur Wat Independence Celebration in Seattle
Norwegians in Seattle and vicinity plan a May 1 celebration with a grand concert and ball at Cchristennen's hall. The Nordmaendenes Sangforening of Beattie aided by the Bons of Norway of the Pacific coast prepared an elaborate program featuring Pacific Northwest musicians. A large printed program was issued by Rev. M Dehly, advertising manager.
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Seattle
Christennen
Nordmaendenes Sangforening
Beattie
Bons
Norway
Pacific Coast
Pacifico Northwest
O. Brie
United Singers
Belection
Liederkranta
M. Dehly
Swedish Glee Club
Carola Christy Judge
A. Battle
Beacon Hill Plans New Boulevard From Third Avenue to Weller Street
The Beacon Hill Improvement club proposes a straight boulevard from Third Avenue and Yesterway to Ninth Avenue and Weller Street to improve access for Beacon Hill and southern city areas. Rainier Heights backs the effort and forms a committee to coordinate with residents and the city engineer. A tunnel under Jackson Street is also eyed, with right of way from the Great Northern Railroad already secured. estimated $100,000 for rights of way and only two brick buildings along the route would need removal.
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Third Avenue
Yesterway
Ninth Avenue
Weller Street
Beacon Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Yealerway
Fourth Avenue
Ninth and Weller
Jackson Street
Maynard Avenue
Montana Stable
Clara Barton Resigns Red Cross Presidency
Clara Barton today resigned as president of the American Red Cross Society in Washington. She is succeeded by Mrs General John A. Logan, former vice president of the association.
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Washington, D. C
Clara Barton
American Red Cross Society
Mra
John A. Logan
Association
Forger George Wilson Sentenced to 18 Months
George Wilson, recently convicted of forgery, was sentenced by Superior Judge Tallman this morning to 18 months in the penitentiary. He forged the name of John Soderberg to a $26 check last December.
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George Wilson
Tallman
Wilson
John Soderberg
Beattie Cigar Makers Rally for Homegrown Seattle Brands
Local cigar makers and manufacturers in Beattie launch a campaign to boost consumption of Seattle grown cigars. They argue Beattie made products are as good and cheaper than imports, plan placards, references before the Chamber of Commerce, and aim to attract residents to buy local tobacco. They insist the effort will bring employment and new residents to the city.
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Beattie
Seattle
Cigar Makers’ Union
Chamber of Commerce
Haryana
Bond
Tampa
New York
Thore
Fund for Speedway Subscriptions Planned by Park Board
The park board appointed Commissioner Clark to confer with the Seattle Driving Club about starting a popular subscription to build a proposed driveway over the Cedar River pipeline right of way. C. P. Dose offered a land tract near Lake Washington for park use at no charge if the plot is thoroughly improved. Superintendent Thomson reported the driveway could be built through Washington Park at about 4000 dollars per mile.
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Park Board
Clark
Seattle
Cedar River
C. P. Dose
Lake Washington
Leschi Park
Thomson
Washington Park
Army and Navy Baseball Classic Winds Up Season
In Annapolis on May 14 the Army and Navy baseball teams met on the diamond for their annual game. Both squads arrived in prime form as the wind-up of the season for West Point and Annapolis cadets, with several distinguished officers in attendance to witness the contest.
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Annapolis
Army
Navy
West Point
Anne
Local shingle mill sale and regional projects
The M Neely shingle mill on Everett’s fourteenth street dock was sold to Tacoma shingle men. A new six mile plank road will link Willapa and South Bend at a cost of 25000 dollars. The University of Idaho plans a 26000 dollar drill hall and gymnasium. Politicians in Tacoma fund a Fourth of July celebration. The military rifle range at American Lake is finished and in use. G Stuart Ross, 20, manager of Ashcroft Water and Electric, was killed by a falling timber. The state guard general Drain was admitted to the Olympia bar. A light frost damaged Palouse fruit and vegetables. Ernest Howd and Frank Winama were arrested in Bellingham for smuggling potatoes from British Columbia.
Rumor of Russian Japanese Engagement Near Liao Yang
London May 14 Reuters Newchwang correspondent reports a rumor of fighting between Russian and Japanese forces near Liao Yang. The report gives no outcome or further details.
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London
Reuter
Liao Yang
Scenic Shasta Route offers two daily trains to California resorts
Southern Pacific Co presents the Scenic Shasta Route with two daily trains to California resorts. The ad highlights fast service and attractive resort destinations, with first class fares from San Francisco at 25 dollars and second class at 20.40. Full information and reservations are available from 668 First Avenue BH Ellis General Agent.
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California
Southern Pacific Co
Scenic Shasta
San Francisco
Elso
Ek. Ellis
Notice to Subscribers on Late The Star Deliveries
If your copy does not arrive by 6 00 p m, call Main 1060 or Independent 1138 between 6 00 and 7 00 p m for a special messenger delivery.
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Ohio
Pike Street
Corner Third
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Danhaur
Winslow
Berippas News Ran'n
Natal
Nur
Seattle Norsemen
Rev
Forger
I Bert
Geattion
Bauternes
Burgundy
Maison Barberia
James
Ning
Fund For Speedway
LTT
Perel
G Remedy CO
Chicago
Cascade Laundry CO
Second
MAIN
West
Harvard
Queen City Laundry
Math and
First Ave
Bell St
Down Town
Third Ave
Pike St
Army and Navy
M'Neely
Fourteenth Street Dock
Everett
Tacoma
Willapa
South Bend
Leoisa M. Sizer
Olympia
Thurston County
Ernest Howd
Frank Wi Nama
Bellingham
British Columbia
American Lake
Nineteenth Infantry
G. Stuart Ross
Ashcroft Water and Electric Power Company
University OF Idaho
James A. Drain
State National Guard
Alaska-Pacific Navigation Co
Alaska Pacific Express
United States Mail
Tor Valdez
Seldovia
Seward
Juneau
Sitka
Yakutat
Kayak
Ellamer
Cook's Inlet
Santa Ana
James Dollar
Excelsior
James Dollar Salle
Arlington Dock
Wailing
Janet
E. Caine
J. F
White Paul Wet O
Painiess
Eerk
Wissonia Temple
Bonney -Watgoon CO
Wm. Tyson
Philadelphia
Wm. Kenyon
Thomas
New York City
M. A. Wall
Pike Strees
Pearsall
Dr. Tyson
RB C
Irma McCormick
Irty-Second Avenue
Irma
W. Blackwood
Marion Street
Wm. P. Burdick
John Goodwin
G. 0. Guy, Inc
J. Thomes
Wm. Burdick
Burdick
John Robinson
Robinson
Jno. Goodwin
A. Brock
Twenty-fourth Avenue
Mra Brock
Sami. L. Rose
Dr. Sam
L. Rose
William P. Burdick
Mitchell
S. Ross Duncan
William
Tyson
Horace
Palmer
Thomas Liggett
Samuel L. Rose
William Kenyon
G. 0
GUY, Inc
Second and
Yesler
Sohmer
Chase Bros
Hackley and Carlisle
C. W. Toner & CO
Union Street
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