City civil service exam results listed for 1920s positions
The civil service commission met to review examination results for city posts in clerical masonry paying and engineering. A lengthy list names candidates who passed and are now awaiting placement, with several positions deferred for further processing and appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thea
Inapec
Library Service
Aamdenniele
Clerken
Lizzie E. Murphy
McMicken
Kathryn Case
Wm. J. McDonnald
G. A
J. Moore
Geo. W. Walke
Thomas
John BE. Ayer
FP. Er
B. L. Page
G. A. Bishop
Ghewelk & Sewer
Thompson
J. R. Tay
James
W. H. Pennington
Ee. D. Alexander
R. H. LA. F. Smith
W. EB. Elliott
H. Stemke
John H. Stemke
C. L. ©. Offerdahl
H. D. Wm. Hoag
W. R. Phil- L. Phelps
Deceptive Schemes Target Local Women In Outlying Districts
A man canvasses outlying areas offering a handsome dress pattern as a lure. He deceives women by promising delivery of patterns later and asks them to buy bottles seen with horseradish caps. Police have been alerted as several pattern recipients reported the scam.
Trouble at the New Clapp Building This Afternoon
Reports say a clash occurred on Third Avenue as non union workers and union men confronted each other over electrical work at the Cyrus W. Clapro project. Delegates and Mr. Clapp were informed as contractors halted work. Two men were removed during the disruption.
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Cyrus W. Claproom
Third Avenue
Seattle
MNDETS DRILL AND AWARD EVENTS AT GROUNDS
Fragmented text notes a drill event and awards with names such as Cratchett and Reasoner, a Leary award, and a silver medal for a second prize. Mentions legal actions, libels, seizures, and a steamer case involving Northwest Commercial Co and others with unclear details.
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BB. Cratchett
Probe investigates corruption in city department anew
A special committee meeting involving Crichton Parry Murphy and Byers discussed corruption rumors and possible crimes. The panel weighed evidence and potential actions while Mayor and police officials faced questions about involvement and prosecutions.
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Crichton
Parry
Murphy
Iman Byers
Dr. Crichit
Police committee to broaden probe into corruption
Dr Crichton warned the Law and Order league may lack evidence the committee needs. Mr Rinehart questioned charges while Mr James urged full inquiry and accountability. The panel will seek a police court clerk’s records on gambling revenues and may compel witnesses. no attorney will be hired. First session Tuesday will include Chief Meredith and Mayor Humes. sessions public and intermittent.
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Jon
Parry
Pond
Crichton
Law and Order League
Rinehart
James
Council
Meredith
Humes
Ballard Robbery Suspects Arrested in Night Operation
Detectives arrest Frank James and Frank Jones on suspicion of involvement in a string of Ballard robberies. Police say the arrests may finally bring the ongoing spree to a close and quell public heat.
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Frank James
Frank Jones
Detective Lane
Ballard
Ohio Delegation Heads East Toward Yellowstone Park
The Ohio congressional delegation resumed its journey east at 7 45 this morning en route to Yellowstone Park where they will spend several days before returning home to Ohio.
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Ohio
Yellowstone Park
Ohto
Hotels Crowded As Guests Sleep On Cots
Hotels were crowded to capacity last night with many guests forced to sleep on cots after 7 PM.
Washington Strawberries Draw Laughing Kitchen Scene
An early Bureau of Information piece notes Washington strawberries growing to great size. A Seattle lawyer’s domestic appears as the central figure in a playful incident about slicing berries. The manuscript was left at the office and may be shared with Western papers.
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Bureau of Information
Fruite of
Washington
Bridget
Alice
Seattle
Eight Story Office Building Planned for Second Avenue Corner
The investment company announced an eight story fire proof office structure to rise at the southwest corner of Second avenue and Seneca street. Mars ton Bros. won the contract and work will start immediately. Architects Saunder and Lawton. The new steel building will cost about $200000 and replace a row of one story brick structures.
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Second Avenue
Thenvestment Company
Seneca Street
Marston Bros
Moore Talis
Moore
San Francisco
Saunder & Lawton
Arrests in town after release on promise to depart
Co. H. Wilson, freed days earlier by Justice Cann on the condition he leave town, was arrested by Officer Bevan last night and will serve a suspended sentence of 30 dollars and 2 days. Stephanus Judson, a Swedish artist who spoke no English, was arrested by Officer Griffith last night and charged with disorderly conduct.
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Co. H. Wilson
Justice Cann
Bevan
Stephanus Judson
Griffith
Judge Orders Destruction of Kennedy Gambling Paraphernalia
Judge George ordered the destruction of gambling paraphernalia seized from H. B. Kennedy. W. H Morris, representing the defendant, gave notice of appeal to the superior court.
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George
H. B. Kennedy
W. H Morris
Superior Court
Remarkable Cure Claim for Rheumatism by Be Cumyow Chinese Root
J C Nelson of Beacon Hill Seattle reports eight months of rheumatism left him bedbound. He spent about four hundred dollars on doctors and remedies without relief. After trying Be Cumyow Chinese Root Cure he walked within an hour and now feels much improved and healthier. Office details listed.
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Seattle
Beattle
Cumyow
J. C. Nelson
Beacon
Office Lyon House
Verne Sees World Tour Possible in 4 to 34 Days
Paris May 14 Julia Verne author of Around the World in Eighty Days and 20 000 Leagues Under the Sea says in an interview the record trip around the world could be completed in from four to thirty four days if perfect connections are made.
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Paris
Julia Verne
Fea
Burglary Attempt Damages Standard Furniture Store Window
Last night near 11 o clock a would be burglar attacked the Standard Furniture Co storefront on Firat avenue by the side window route. The side entrance plate glass window was demolished, causing about 875 dollars in damage to the hardware department. The motive remains unclear and a previous front window had been struck weeks earlier with a diamond glass cutter.
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Standard Furniture Co
Firat Avea
Buriar
Carrie Nation
Hardware
Farallon Loading Delays Stir Seattle Harbor Unions
A large Seattle crowd watched the Alaska Steamship Co Farallon as non union crews and union members clash over staffing. Foreman Marty Smith was rejected by longshoremen, Pacific Coast Steamship Co officials pulled in loaders, and Peabody claimed the right to hire freely. Longshoremen insist they are not striking, but will not work under the disliked foreman. The stewards union grows, while the Longshoremen’s union, with hundreds of members, seeks resident preference for work.
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Schwabacher
Alaska Steamemp Company
Farallon
Marty Smith
McCabe & Hamilton
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Brooks
J. D. Farrell
Pacific Coast Co
Peabody
James Flannery
Dawson
Forka
Dominion
Carbon
Salors
Star
J. Roulette
Longremen's
Smith
Seattle
Areven
Brakebeam
Vaudeville Stars at the Seattle Theater Tonight
The Hopkins Pan American vaudeville troupe performs a one night Seattle show en route to Europe via Australia. They present singing, dancing, monologues, acrobatics and contortion in a first class program. The company tours between New York and Australia.
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Seattle
Europe
Australia
Beattle
New York
Idzuma Maru Arrives From Orient at Smith's Cove
The Japanese liner Idzumi Maru arrived from the Orient at 1 p.m. today and was docked at the Great Northern wharf at Smith's Cove.
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Great Northern
Smith's Cove
Takes Humphrey Sharply To Task In Local Gas Case
A Star Inter interview with V. B. Palmer criticizes Humphrey for failing to present points in the quo warranto matter. Palmer says no fee of appeal will be filed until June and notes Judge Hanford's censure. The federal ruling is viewed as delaying but not aiding the gas company. the quo warranto appeal will proceed toward the supreme court.
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The
Star
V. B Palmer
Palmer
Humphrey
Hanford
Supreme Court
Portland and Spokane Game Called in Rain
Yesterday's game between Portland and Spokane was called in the fourth inning due to rain with Portland leading 3 to 0. Local notes mention Tacoma and nearby weather outlook for tonight through Sunday with fair skies and north winds.
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Portland, Or
Portland
Spokane
Strike Situation Unchanged as Seattle Men Remain Idle
No new developments in the machinists strike of Seattle. Hope lodge No. 78 executive committee met behind closed doors most of the day while the press committee refused to release deliberations. East reports say employers are not opposing the men’s demands, except in slack shops, with machinists’ headquarters crowded and workers passing time smoking and reading.
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Devel
Seattle
Hope Lodge No
East
Machinlate’ Union
Western Central Labor Union notes progress and actions
The Western Central Labor Union reports organizing truck drivers bartenders and a new brickmakers union while planning eight hour contracts with employers. The Laundry Workers union committee weighs appearing before the Laundrymen's association and action on Farhionw Harbor shops. The union praises boiler makers longshoremen molders sailors and marine firemen for decisive actions in British Columbia.
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Western Central Labor Union
Griffin
Kilbourne
Cascade Laundry
Hibourne
Laundry Workers’ Union
Farhionw Harbor
Barbers Union
Wold
Pottiera
Marine Fremen
British Columbia
Victoria
Seal Skin Restored from Thief as Detectives Nab Sailor Find
Last November Col Jas McKee’s residence was entered and a Mrs McKee cape and trousers stolen. Detectives Phillips and Hark recovered the cape from a Blackchapel secondhand shop. the seller said a sailor bought it for 4 and found it in the bay where the thief discarded it. The item was returned to the owner. Also, gas rates change July 1 with a 6 per thousand base price and a 20 cent per thousand prompt-payment discount. prepaid meters offered at 1.0 per thousand with monthly minimums and meter charges.
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Jas. McKee
Dr. Waggoner and the Athlon Trade Tale
A brief note mentions Dr. Waggoner, nest teeth valued at seven dollars, and the steamer Athlon bound for a battleship, implying a small transfer or sale with nautical and medical references.
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Dr. Waggoner
Council meeting over paving plan near councilman's stable
A lively afternoon meeting occurred in the private office of Councilman Benjamin at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Pine Street. Property owners protested a council resolution to pave the street to clear Benjamin's barn. attendees included James Muldoon Navin Rinehart and Benjamin with Dexer Horton pressing the question of support. The corporation committee will convene tonight at 8 o'clock to discuss several important matters.
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Benjamin
Pifth Avenue
Pine Street
Council Committee
Mr. Benjamin
James
Muldoon
Navin
Rinehart
Dexer Horton
Corporation Committee
Umatilla Arrives San Francisco This Afternoon
The steamer Umatilla will reach from San Francisco at 4 30 this afternoon. The Great Northern Railway issues Buffalo Exposition tickets valid via any route returning. The special feature allows all Buffalo tickets to be valid over any route back to origin.
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San Francisco
THE
Great Northern Railway
Buffalo
Round Trip Tickets via Great Northern Railway
Round trip tickets offered by Great Northern Railway with pricing options and validity across routes. Details specify economy and first class fares, travel periods, and exchange or refund rules.
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Tcketa
Great Northern Railway
Markets feature scarce peas and bananas boost demand
The produce market shows a shortage of green peas and bananas with brisk demand. Rhubarb fell as the market is overstocked while travel oranges near season end sold briskly with shipments at 2009 dollars. Valencias expected Tuesday, Newton Vippina steady at 3 dollars, Winerope for Alaska trade sold readily after a 2 cent drop.
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Newton
Winerope
Market Prices Bulletin for Livestock and Produce
The document lists current prices offered to producers at Beattie for live poultry, dressed stock, dairy, cheese, and various livestock. Items include chickens at 11 3/4 to 12 cents per pound, ducks 12 cents, turkeys up to 14 cents, hay at 15 dollars per ton, oats 27 dollars, barley 19 dollars, wheat 15 to 16 dollars per hundred pounds, and cattle hogs sheep and veal with typical farm-language price points.
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Wien
Ife
Heen
Woene
Leywg
Fato
Beattie
Puget Sound
Washington
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Fligisle
Civil Service
Federal Court
Yukon -_ Men Co
Ana
Northwest Commercial Co
P Marshal
Seizure & Minge
Hoanoke
Mke
Acme
Mell
Cline
Idzuma Maru
Tomor
W. Co. L. UL
Butchers
Annecation
Hutchers’ Union
Coopers
Fremont
Tailors
Evening Star Iard
Athlon
Green Light
Sheriff's Office
Umatilla
Buffalo Exposition
Zio Beyond
New York Dry Gooda Co
California
Lutter
Iowa
Elgin
Fresh Ranch
Eastern
Msc
Wisconsin
Roquefort
Ihe
Adams
Tel
COREY
Erie Preserving Co
Goren
W. B. Hutchinson
COR
Union and
Boston Clothing House
Victor Huco
Cosette
C. Ed
TVA Atk
Remington Typewriters
Ee. Co
Niles General Dealer
Cherry Street
M.A Goldman
Jewelry
Ad and
Marien
Burke
Yesler Wat
Thene Brown
Heattle
CAFR
Connectdon
Oxford
Tan
Castor
Chev- Cis
Lake Union
Herbert S.upper
Scheuerman
First Avenue
Cherry St
Pike Street
Cascade Laundry CO
Third and
Main St
Knnons Nnon
Boston Grocery
Pike
Ivan Albert Hansen
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