Mayors Hanson and Murphine View Seattle Elevated Line Progress
Seattle moves ahead with the municipal elevated car line as condemnation suits proceed. Mayor Hanson and Public Utilities Supt. Thomas J. Murphine inspected work, piles rising to support the elevated track along Railroad avenue. The line will descend to Washington street and connect with Division A at Fourth Avenue. In the south it remains on grade before crossing waterways to Spokane avenue and linking with the Lake Burien line.
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Seattle
Hanson
Thomas J. Murphine
Railroad Ave
Washington
Washington St
Fourth Ave
Spokane Ave
Lake Burien
Hanson Brings Pep to Seattle City Government
As Seattle's mayor completes two months in office the municipal enterprise pace matches business growth. The city targets $250,000 in two years through economy steps while advancing the Cedar River dam basin, Skagit power project, and a municipal elevated railroad to aid shipyard workers. Savings come from cuts in street lighting, carbon lamps, police, parks, and health. salaries rise slightly via reorganization. Appointments include Murphine to public utilities, Smith to purchasing, Creutzer Simpson Wilson and Rounds to the board of appeals, and Rose Simmons to the park board. reappointments include Payase, Warren, and Stetson. Women join boards. A Galownen Engine Co. lands as a $500,000 city industry. The Rainier paving and East Marginal Way plan vetoes are noted, the council sustaining the National Telegraph franchise veto.
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Cedar River
Skagit
J. W. W. Halle
Health Department
Brary Board
Thomas J. Murphine
C. J. Smith
John Creutzer
Corrine Simpson Wilson
FE. J. Rounds
Board of Appeals
Rose Simmons
Payase
Warren
Stetson
A. Galownen Engine Co
Hansaye Hila
Rainier
Hudson At Water Main
National District Telegraph
Millions Take Only Cascarets
Public health style ad touts Cascarets as the best and safest laxative for liver and bowels. It claims users stay well and avoid bilious feelings, headaches, or constipation.
Catholics of World Answer Pope's Appeal
Rome May 21 Catholics across the globe promise to celebrate mans on June 29 the feast of St Peter as instructed by the pope Observatore Romano reports. The pope issued a special prayer for world peace to be delivered on June 29 by the Catholic clergy.
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Rome
Mans
Observatore Romano
Billy Sunday to Give $56,000 to Aid Mission
Chicago May 21 Billy Sunday expected today to hand a check for $56,000 to the Pacific Garden Mission. The sum came from the free will offering given him at the close of a ten week campaign. Sunday's Chicago score shows trail hitters 49 165, attendance 1 200 000, expenses 135 000.
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Chicago
Billy Sunday
Pacific Garden Mission
Mission
Billy
May Die of Burns After Drinking Alcohol and Jamaica Ginger
F. J. Carlton of the Shasta hotel 212% Fourth Ave reportedly fell asleep smoking a cigar and awoke to flames. He, drinking a mix of hard cider Florida water and Jamaica ginger, suffered burns requiring hospital care. doctors fear he may die.
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Florida
Jamaica
F. J. Carlton
Shasta Hotel
Fourth Ave
City Hospital
Confessions of a Wife Excerpt Reveals Rivalry and Regret
An installment opens with Dick recalling a disastrous church wedding and his uneasy thoughts about funeral rites. He recalls Eleanor Fairlow, a former sweetheart, and admits he treated her poorly and forgot her once he met Margie. He warns of a world shaped by men and hints at tragic events to come.
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Margie
Sarely
Eleanor Fairlow
Eleanor
Altho
Sam
Dickie
Letters to Miss Grey On Polite Manners At Doors
In a reader exchange Cynthia Grey advises that polite doors need no ceremony. A correspondent asks about admission to West Point. the reply points to library yearbooks as sources of information.
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Mies Grey
West Point Military Academy
Cecil
Libaries
Dear Miss Grey Help on love marriage under clan customs
A reader, an American-born woman in her early 20s, asks Miss Grey if she can marry the man she loves despite parental and clan restrictions. The column asserts parental compulsion cannot force marriage and advises frank, respectful discussion to gain parental understanding. A second note shares a rice bread recipe from MRS. E. B. G.
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Miss Grey
United States
Dear Miss Grey Advises Postmaster For Sending Tobacco
A letter writer asks Miss Grey how to ship tobacco to a brother in the Canadian army before U S entry. The reply suggests consulting the postmaster for proper ship-to rules and delivery guidance, noting Red Cross involvement may differ for Canadians.
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Miss Grey
America
Red Cross
How to greet when introduced in formal meetings
Irene asks why people say How do you do after introductions. Miss Grey notes any greeting should express pleasure at meeting someone, and Irene prefers I am pleased to meet you. The advisor adds that any suitable form conveys cordiality.
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Miss Grey
Irene
Mexican Bandits Kill U. S. Sergeant Near Hidalgo
Mexican bandits fired across the international line near Hidalgo Texas killing Sgt. Herbert Ulrisch of the Eighth Cavalry. American troops returned fire killing four bandits. It was not stated if pursuit crossed the border.
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San Antonio
International Line
Hidalgo
Tex
Sergt
Herbert Ulrisch
Eighth Cavalry
Damages Awarded Against City in Condemnation Suits
Damages totaling 34000 were ruled against the city in verdicts from a series of condemnation suits to obtain rights for a municipal elevated railway. The Maynard building at First Ave and Washington St received 7500, the Lowman building 9500, the Pacific Coast building 12500, and a Hines estate property 4500.
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Gilliam’s Department
Maynard
First Ave
Washington #I
Lowman
Pacific Coast
Hines Estate
Tanlac praised by Tacoma woman for health gains
Mrs. Hazel Cook of 2117 Tacoma Ave Tacoma Wash reports major improvement after taking Tanlac Master Medicine. She says it stopped stomach gas and indigestion, eased nerves, improved sleep, restored appetite, and helped gain five pounds, with ongoing health benefits and renewed strength. Sold in Seattle by Bartell Drug Stores under Tanlac representative.
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Hazel Cook
Tacoma Ave
Tacoma
Wash
Taniac
Mra. Cook
Seattle
Bartell Drug Stores
Tanlac
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