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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1909

Page

8

Pathfinders Reach Seattle After Transcontinental Car Trek

The pathfinding automobile led by Lo W. Redington and George Miller arrived in Seattle after a grueling run from New York to promote the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. Mayor welcomed the explorers amid mud slicked roads and broken axles, with photography by M. Bly and rides escorted by Kent locals.

Path Lo W. Red New York Seelock Yeaterday J. W. Remington Miller M. Bly C. W. Eaton Seattle Pathfind Kent Alaska I Miller Mr. Redington Major Miller Gotham Tukoo- Pacific George F. Ruseel Wyman Rock Springs

Seattle utility legal row ends with denied reconnection claim

A Seattle case before Judge Main's court denied a reconnect claim by a resident against a local electric company. The plaintiff sought restoration of service and disputed December to January charges, arguing a minimum monthly bill of ten dollars and alleged improper billing and meter handling. The dispute involved alleged consent issues and the company's control over meters supplying service to the barber shop and elevator in the building.

Seattle Main Court Today Tellth Aberehy

Ballard Students Protest S E Co Transfer Rule Change

Ballard residents report anger as Beattle Hievile Co enforces a transfer stay that burdens students living near Ballard Beach. The rule forces longer walks or extra fares, prompting planned protest and councilman objections. An unrelated city budget note, a fire at Stimeon Mill, and a charity event at Recreation Hall are also mentioned with local incidents.

Hallard Sloop Agathet Armetrong

Boy Crushes to Death Under Lumber Truck Near Virginia

Albert Wallanan seven years old was crushed beneath a lumber wagon on Weetlay Near Virginia. He rode the wagon for a ride and fell under a wheel as a following driver warned. The Western Mil Co. truck was driven by Albert Miller. the driver learned of the accident after it happened. The boy lived with his parents at 116 Stewart et.

Albert Wallanan Weetlay Virginia Albert Wallahan Ivy Press The Western Mil Co Albert Miller T16 Stewart Et

Armory Balcony Collapse Report Sparks Construction Critics

A commission led by Adjutant General Lamping investigated the armory balcony collapse and blamed the railing’s adequacy. Mendel and Bowerman suggested construction tweaks while James and Blackwell urged stronger bracing.

Twe Tepore Lamping L. Lo Mendel J. W. Bowerman Doves James & Blackwell

Hallinan letter alleges irregularities in Bagley appointment

A long letter from Thomas Hallinan questions the selection of C. J. Bagley as records clerk. He accuses A. V. Bouillon, the public utilities chief, of irregularities and cites civil service rules and delays, claiming favoritism and improper certification in the appointing process. He mentions meeting with George Gregory and references Portland, Beattle, and official notices.

C. J. Bagley Board of Works A. V. Bouillon Public Utilities Joy Thomas Hallinan Hagey Hallinan Vicw Fairbanks Siri George Gregory J Oulnate House of Representatives Mnaomuch Gregory Beattle

Night session ordered to speed land fraud cases in Oklahoma

Tulba Oklahoma May 20 The grand jury voted to hold a night session to expedite land fraud cases once linked to Governor Haskell. Virginia witnesses are expected to finish testimony today and the first case may conclude tomorrow.

Tulba Okla Haskell Virginia

Rumors Denied on Hoggatt’s Government Post

June 1 May 20 report from Beattle claims Gov. Hoggatt will receive a high position in Washington. The governor says he seeks no office and will return to mining once relieved of duties.

W. B. Hoggatt Washington, D.C

City meeting on rapid transit to Magnolia Huff and Interbay

Residents urged to attend Friday night May 1 at 5 p m for a discussion led by R H Thomson Scott Calhoun W H Murphy A J God dard and other city officials The Interbay and Magnolia Bluff Improvement club sponsors the Mineh ball at 3015 Fifteenth Ave W Key focus is rapid transit to Magnolia Huff Ballard and Interbay

R. H. Thomson Scott Calhoun W. H. Murphy A. J. Goddard Magnolia Huff Ballard Intertay

Wheat Prices Hold Near Season Highs

Wheat prices lingered at the top of the season as May futures reached 1.40 and closed there. July and September posted similar advances, with December following the June trend. Armour provided notable support to the market amid cautious trading.

Atien Rveen eHcAde Armour

Market Sees Strong Foreign Demand Lifting Prices

Foreign strength dominates trading with higher prices guiding sessions on July purchases and remittances. The Atlantic market shows notable gains as buyers favor quality offerings amid firm demand.

Atlantic

Optical firm advertises services and contact details

Fragmentary OCR notes SCHUCTIARD OPTICAL CO at 1207 Herand Ave offering unspecified eye care and services. The text is incomplete but indicates an optical business listing with address.

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