Asphalt rivals bid on Queen Anne Hill paving dispute
Warren Brothers and Archambeau of Portland seek a two week delay to submit a revised bid for Queen Anne Hill paving in Seattle. They claim stronger competition will lower costs, noting prior bidding in 170 cities and that Barber Asphalt has often reduced its prices when faced with competition.
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Puble Works
Warren Company
Asphalt
Barber See
Warren Brothers Company
Archambeau
Portland
Beattie
Queen Anne Hill
Seattle
Ealls
Board of Public Worke
Warren Brothers Coma
Saaphalt
Asphalt Trust
Militia Demand Stirs Sheriff Smith Ahead of Election
Sheriff Smith faces calls to call out deputies and militia to guard polls in Towagetown amid a contested election. Sheriff Ed Drew may deploy special deputies if needed to ensure a peaceful vote as discussion includes informing Gov Mead and coordinating with MacMahon and local officials.
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Mr. MacMahon
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B. MacMahon
West Seattle
Gov. Mead
Pamever
Smith
Cool- Tharing
Mierney
Who
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Canal district outlines plans for shore and land assessments
President Jamce 8 Firace estimates cost allocations for canal benefits. Shore land around Lake Union and Lake Washington may face about 556000 in assessments, 29000 acres draining into river valleys would pay 146000, 150000 residential lots near the canal could contribute 200000, and remaining 90000 from 465060 acres at 20 per acre.
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Jamce
Firace
Seattle
Lake Union
Lake Washington
Amd
Washington
Play Ball Today in Rival High School Baseball
The two senior roll rooms renew a long standing rivalry with a baseball game set to determine bragging rights. Last fall Mise Mowrys's team won the football clash against DC, and Wilson's team now aims to even the score in today’s matchup.
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Mise Mowrys
Agalfet
Wilson
Chorus of 200 Voices Planned at Madison Park Pavilion
A crowd of more than two hundred voices is expected at Madison Park Pavilion in the evening on May 17 as townsfolk gather for a public singing event.
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Madison Park Pavilion
Coroner Holds Inquiry Over Miner Death at Black Diamond Mine
In Piaekod the coroner investigated the death of Mite Myer a miner killed by contact with a live wire at the Black Diamond mine. The inquiry found Myer fell or moved into the live wire due to his own actions in the accident.
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Piaekod
Mite Myer
Black Diamond
Myer
John Barrett to Speak at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
President Roosevelt’s representative John Barrett of the International Bureau of American Republics is expected to speak for the United States at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition groundbreaking ceremonies on June 1. Meary Reed, director of exploitation, reported Barrett’s wire confirming President Roosevelt’s suggestion.
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Roosevelt
John Barrett
International Bureau of American Republics
Meary Reed
Barrett
Apeak
United States
Chilberg
J. A. Nadeau
Reed
Waddell Land on the Market
Waddell's Madrona Park addition a large tract behind Denny Blaine Park will be placed on the market June 1 by the Washington Alaska company. The hilltop land overlooking Lake Washington has long been withheld awaiting a settlement of the site.
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Waddell
Madrona Park
Denny- Blaine Park
Washington-Alaska Company
Lake Washington
Palmer Joins Seattle Court Stenography Firm
James M. Palmer, formerly a Pierce County court stenographer and ex Denver pro, has acquired the late Dan Kennedy's interest in the Rowman Eaton & Co firm in Seattle. Palmer comes to Tacoma after Denver tenure and is regarded as one of the best.
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James M. Palmer
Pierce County
Dan Kennedy
Rowman, Eaton & Co
Palmer
Denver
Tacome
Riot at Free Will Baptist Church In Portsmouth
In Portsmouth Ohio on May 16 a riot broke out inside the Free Will Baptist church when Rev George Vance arrived to conduct services. Women attacked each other and fainted while men were knocked down as hymnbooks and church pews were thrown about, and church property was damaged. Police quickly restored order.
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Portsmouth
Ohio
Free Wil Rapitat
Sigma
George Vance
Galford
Freeman Chase
Great Norse Holiday Celebrations Across Norwegian Community
Norwegians in the United States plan May 17 festivities honoring the 1814 Norwegian constitution milestone, likened to the American Fourth of July. In Beattie, two events occur at Madison Park pavilion and Christensen's Broadway hall, featuring singing societies and the Bons of Norway with music and fireworks.
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United States
Norway
Beattie
Norwegian Singing Society
Norse Club
Madison Park Pavilion
Bons of
Pacific Coast
Christensen
Broadway Hall
Professor Goes Barefoot on Campus Canoe Outing
University physicist George Winchester and pathology professor Herman Stevens canoeing between Lakes Washington and Union tipped over. Winchester had removed his shoes to free the boat and walked barefoot across campus afterward to explain the incident.
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George Winchester
University
Winchester
Herman Stevens
Pathology
Washington
Union
Federal grand jury indicts twelve in land fraud cases
Denver authorities report a federal grand jury has returned indictments against twelve men charged with land fraud schemes. Arrest warrants have been issued, but the suspects' names remain suppressed until apprehension.
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Sertepe Telegraph Servics
Denver
Colo
Federal Grand Jury
Penrose condemns priest ruled church in Whitman talk
Dr Bl Penrose president of Whitman College told Congregational men’s club that congregationalism is a priest ridden sect ruled by clergy. He urged more democracy in the church and lay participation in church affairs, noting he is a Congregational clergyman.
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Bl. Penrose
Whitman College
Epeech
Congregational Men
Congregationallem
Dr. Penrose
Penrose
Outdoor commencement proposed for University of Washington
The Senior class of the University of Washington weighs holding exercises in the open air this year. The class committee is studying the idea as an innovation and it would mark the first outdoor commencement in the school's history.
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University of Washington
Sach
Labor Conference Ends Western Montana Lumber Strike
Representatives of the Industrial Workers of the World and mill owners committee signed a new agreement in a conference at the lumber camp in Western Montana. The plan provides a substantial wage increase ending a strike that had lasted several weeks.
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Butte Mors
Montana
Beattie State Bank Promises 4 Percent Interest Growth
Readers are urged to discipline spending and regularly deposit into the State Bank of Beattie savings account to grow wealth. The note promises steady growth with 4 percent interest and advises starting now. A separate item notes the Washington Fire Insurance company issuing over two hundred U.S. policies.
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State Bank of Beattie
Washington Fire Insurance Company
United States
Singers Unite In Grand Chorus At Madison Park
German Swedish and Norwegian singers will unite in one grand chorus at Madison Park for an evening petition on May 17 honoring Norway's day of Independence.
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Madison Park
Norway
Shriners Arrival Overwhelms Seattle for Convention
Shriners from Afifi Temple Seattle host visiting fellows as trains from Beattie Pittsburgh St Louis and Chicago arrive for the national convention. Delegations tour Seattle sights receive royal welcomes and plan trips to Bremerton navy yard as citywide hospitality continues into the weekend.
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Afifi Temple
Los Angeles
Beattie
Assyria
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Butler
Keystone State
Salaam Temple
Newark
N. J
Daman
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Zenobia
Moulak
St. Louis
Body of Earthquake Victim Found in California
The body of Frank Jones, a victim of last year s Loma Prieta mill landslide disaster near Hinckley Gulch, was found last night in California. One more of the 18 buried remains to be located.
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Banta Cruz
Cal
Frank Jones
Loma Prieta
Hinckley Gulch
Changes in Coast Artillery Commands at Puget Sound
Washington May 1 Following resignations and officer transfers in the coast artillery the order assigns Colonel Albert to Fort Worden and the artillery district of Puget Sound. Major Jonathan Hayden to Port Casey and command of the post. Major Morris K. Barrell to Port Worden for duty.
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Washington, D. C
Coast Artillery
Albert & Commine
Fort Werden
Puget S Ound
Jonath Hayden
Port Caser
Tecome
Morris K. Barrel
Port Worden
Guaranteed Lawn Mowers Sold on Trial by Wood House Co
A local advertises lawn mowers on trial from Geo H Wood House Co at 112 University, listing prices such as $3.76 for Tanney No. 27 and $3.25 at Reese. Full line reduced and advertised with window display.
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University of
Tanney No
Reese
Hee
Durable galvanized wire fence catalog entry
In stock galvanized wire fence in heights 90 38 40 and 44 inches. Call Pacifico Wire for pricing and catalogue. 2228 First Ave phone numbers 1042 and 298.
Grand Millinery Sale Opens May 18 At Coliseum
Beginning next Saturday May 18 at 9 30 a m the entire new spring stock of fine millinery will be sold at retail to the consumer at strong sacrifices. The Coliseum on Third avenue from James to Jefferson fills with thousands of trimmed hats and accessories from Paris and New York. One quarter to one half price and a seven day sale with extensive illumination and musical entertainment accompany the event.
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Third Av
James
Jefferson Sts
Europe
America
Paris
San Francisco
St. Francis Company
Seattle
Mile. Silverstein
Worth & Co
Mlle. B. Rollis
New York
Miss Tag
Carnival and
Shafer-Whittier Co
Chicago Ladies’ Symphony Orchestra
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