Depot license gains favor as Northern license moves ahead
The license committee favored the Great Northern depot license and postponed Robb’s license for a week. Mayor Moore disclosed attorney Gilman had protested Robb, prompting a council re-referral for further consideration. Robb plans a restaurant with hotel ambitions in the upper floors if approved.
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Saloon limits to be extended in city actions
The revenue committee explores extending saloon limits southward beyond current boundary after discovering at least nine saloons outside the present area. A tour of the southern district by Mayor and three councilmen is planned to assess the change before introducing an amendment. Steamer Charlies Nelson arrived from Tacoma with lumber and merchandise.
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Conway
Sawyer
Summer frock described for a young girl’s parade wear
The article outlines a 6 year old girl’s summer dress with sheer white lawn, an embroidered flouncing overskirt and epaulets, a puffed blouse and sleeves, a pleated underskirt, and a red liberty ribbon sash. It notes detailing on sleeves and rube finish.
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India Lawn
Railway chief favors penalty for rebating
President Stickney of the Chicago Great Western telegram to the senate says he favors a penalty for rebating against railway officers and agents. He argues the railway ceare and grand dukes will evade the law and escape punishment otherwise.
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Washington
Stickney
Chicago Great Western Railway
Senate
Gorky Handshake Chaos Ends Meeting in Williamsburg
Maxim Gorky faced a chaotic exit after an address in Williamsburg as about 2 000 including 600 women surged for handshakes. A flying wedge formed by 20 association members tried to reach the door but was repelled by police after a half hour struggle to reach the street.
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Williamsburg
Gorky
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Quarantine Debate Over Brand Family Health Case
The article reports ongoing quarantine of the Brand family with calls to Dr Ludlow and Dr Ladiow promising prompt visits. Inspector McGee is criticized as inaccurate while Dr Patterson remains away and no health office visit has occurred by noon. It questions whether quarantine could last indefinitely if Dr Patterson dies.
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Woman Hanged Second Time in Okolona Tale
In Okolona Mississippi Mrs Hattie McIntosh white woman held for complicity in her husband murder reports a mob dragged her to a tree last night and hanged her twice failing to kill her she revived between hangs and returned home authorities investigate the alleged incident amidst fear and confusion in the town.
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Hattie McIntosh
Steamer Watson Sets Sail for San Francisco Tonight
The Watson leaves port tonight bound for San Francisco carrying a full cargo. The voyage aims to deliver goods and support west coast trade.
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San Francisco
Log Prices Rise Amid Strong Demand and Higher Labor Costs
Hemlock No 2 logs valued at $7 per 1000 feet with dimension lumber at $9.60 and flooring at $12. The market sees heavy demand for logs and a notable increase in labor costs cited as the primary cause.
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Hemlock No. 2
Beattie Market Reports Mixed Banana and Produce Prices
Carloads of bananas arrive in Beattie with steady prices from 2 75 to 3 50. New potatoes and Lake Washington berries show varied quotes. Florida tomatoes expected tonight. many produce lines across Washington Oregon and California referenced with assorted per crate and per ton prices.
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Florida
Milk dealers face publication of quality standards
A proposed ordinance would publish the names of all milk dealers with butter fat percentages and allow the health board to suspend sellers failing to meet standards. Councilman Crichton introduced related measures the same night.
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Staving
Crichton
Health Board
Woman Loses Purse in City Apartment Riches Missing
Bertha Knutsen, new to the city, reported her purse left on a bureau at 1817 Thay Street yesterday morning. It contained $500 in checks payable at First National Bank Portland and Seattle. Payment has been stopped.
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Tthay
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Seattle
Cable capacity expanded for Alaska line to 76 percent
Washington May 16 General Allen chief signal officer orders installation of a duplex system on the Alaska cable to boost capacity by 76 percent. The move comes as commercial traffic on the route has become heavy, signaling intensified communications support.
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Washington, D. C
Alaska
Allen
Army
Burglars Target Jennie Leveney Home Twice
Burglars made two attempts within the past week to enter the residence of Mrs. Jennie Leveney at 1108 James Street. Each time they tried a rear window but were foiled by family members. police patrols are requested to apprehend them.
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James
Sweden adopts reform for universal suffrage
The first chamber of the Swedish parliament yesterday approved a plan for universal suffrage with proportional representation in both chambers. The government's electoral reform bill was rejected 126 to 14.
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Stockholm
Meyth
McGee Denies Star Quarantine Story On Brand Family
Inspector James McGee of the board of health rebuts The Star account of the Brand home quarantine at 126 Cremona, saying the paper misstated facts. He asserts the Brand family never lacked necessities and notes no health official was at the house during quarantine.
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