Delay of City Dads and Greedy Gas Octopus Debate
A critical view argues the council delays inspection legislation and the electric plant project, harming gas consumers by prolonging costlier gas. It contends Seattle's hydraulic energy potential could power a metropolis like New York, with cheap electricity reducing gas use to cooking. The piece touts electric appliances showcased at the Lewis and Clark exposition.
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Seattle
Cedar Lake
Cedar Falla
New York
City delays hamper lighting plant progress and rates
The city fathers have forgotten the lighting plant and allowed the private distributing system to drag. They have not yet established a rate for municipal light.
Plan Great Parade for Memorial Day Rally
Plan approved by the general committee of veterans and related organizations invites all uniformed groups in the city including university and high school cadets and the Trinity church band to participate in the street parade on Memorial Day. J M Wristling chairs the committee with Sherwood F Gortam as secretary.
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Grand Army of the Republic
United State War Veterans
Women's Relief Corps
Ladies of the
G. A. RR
Hie Clty
Trinity Church Band
J. M. Wristling
Sherwood F. Gortam
Tide of religious fervor seen sweeping U S church delegates
Winona Lake Indiana May 20 delegates to the general assembly of the Presbyterian church heard Dr J Wilbur Chapman predict a great tidal wave of religious fervor about to sweep over the United States in a keynote at yesterday's meeting
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Winona Lake
Ind
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
J. Wilbur Chapman
United States
Isthmus Conditions Present Great Difficulties
John Barrett United States minister to Panama arrived en route to Bogota and spoke on the Isthmus hardships. He cited health and sanitation as the primary issue with five yellow fever cases in Colon and warned the truth should be told about the climate and health challenges.
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Isthmus
New York
John Barrett
United States
Panama
Bogota
Colon
Russian columns attacked near rail line as Japanese counter
From Tokyo a front report says on May 18 three Russian columns moved toward the railroad. The Japanese engaged them and forced the Russians northward. Five hundred Russian cavalry then attacked the Japanese and were dispersed with heavy losses.
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Tokio
May Real Estate Boom Sets City Record
Real estate activity in May shows record momentum with over 2 million dollars in inquiries. Several large transactions include John A Roebeling & Son paying 46000 for a First East side lot, J B Fox Law Works purchasing near land for 40000, and C M Austin buying 40 acres for 40000. Multiple parcels are slated for development, with 400 lots planned near Woodland Park and a 61 600 purchase by C D Hillman next to Garden of Eden tracts.
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First 8
Charlies Street
John A. Roebeling & Bon Company
Duwamish River
Upper First
George B. Sackett
Landes Retate Company
Denney
Broadway
Charles H. Clarke
A. G
Albert BE. Mages
George EB. Patterson
Apartment House Plans Filed and Identity Claim Details
Ryan files plans for a two story residence at 303 Rightcsnth with costs listed. Emilie Ohben identified as Ian Graham, with relatives shown in photos. Contestants must prove naturalization status or property may revert to the state.
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Madison
Ryan
Emilie Ohben
Ian Graham
Homesick statement from Chinese woman seeks return to China
Janor Wiese reports a homesick woman, detained in America, stating she longs to go home rather than endure a lengthy appeal. She says she would not feel safer in China if free and asserts no one coerced her to speak.m
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Ah Fou
Chris
Fell
Abele
America
China
Janor Wiese
The
Star
Meet Me at the Park Gala in Madison Park
A Sunday gala at Madison Park features a balloon ascension and a parachute display after a day of Seattle crowds seeking rest and fun. The article notes growing family outings and a variety of attractions drawing locals to the park.
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Miles
Rainier Boule
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EITEL
L.c.dolley
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Chicago
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Second Ave
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Henry Loshe
Frederick Burch
Loshe
Attorney Burch
Siwash
BE. N. Brooke & Co
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Armour's
Eterson
Dee
O. K
Goda
Boy Sew
Ike
George F. Meacham
Crawford & Conover
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Irene & Goodwin
York Addition
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Washington
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Territory of
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Pleasant Peach
Pier 2
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Rainier Boulevard
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Haller
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First Ave. South
Silver Shaw
W. Be Hutchinson CO
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Boston Dental
Monarch
Ted
London
Madison Park Amusements
Madison Park
Madison Park Pavilion
WM. Steffen
Coney Island
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Simon
Lake’ View
Madison Park Lake
Sunset Main
J. C. McNulty
Brooks & Duncan
Canopy
James L. Shute
Lake Washington
Johnson Boat House
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