Water rates face set decision by city committee
The fire and water committee chairman announces a special panel will report to the council Monday night. They plan to reject the Daulton rate-cut ordinance and keep current rates for now, pending Superintendent Young’s findings. The panel believes a rate cut now would jeopardize planned Maine project and limit water department improvements.
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Binden
Fire and Water Committee
Council
Daulton
Young
ADi@den
Maine
Fire Doused Quickly on First Avenue Site
A small fire started in rubbish at First Avenue and Jackson Street last night. Firefighters arrived promptly and extinguished the blaze with no damage reported.
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First Avenue
Jackson Street
Cured at Home Through Correspondence and Medicine
Advertises home treatment by correspondence with confidential letters answered in multiple languages. Offers medical guidance and a free information book to address troubles for those living away from the city.
Burglar Threats, Loots Two Homes On City Street
A burglar entered BK M Warren at 616 Fourteenth Avenue early yesterday morning and with a revolver threatened harm if he cried out. Warren stayed quiet and the thief left without taking anything. Earlier in the night the same burglar entered A H Dally’s 446 Seventeenth Avenue and stole a gold watch.
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BK. M. Warren
Fourteenth Avenue
Warren
Anid
A. H. Dally
Seventeenth Avenue
Amed Poisoning Kills Dozen Dogs in Davenport
A dozen valuable Davenport dogs were killed by poisoned meat scattered around town triggering outrage. An improvement club forms in Hellingham to advance a well-kept district. Intercollegiate oratorical contest set for Moscow with Idaho Whitman and Washington Agricultural College. Louis Loval is alive after being lost in the Montana range, surviving over 100 miles. Idaho cadet Lieut Jack Simpson loses two fingers in a shell reload accident. Forest fires near Monroe threaten Cherry Valley logging operations. Thomas Turnbow of Garfield gravely wounded and unrecovering. William Wash bound over for larceny after trying to rob a drunk man. Ernest Howe faces emigration charges involving potatoes and Chinese cross-border transport. Eastern oysters expected to arrive and be planted at Keyport. Everett hospital property deed signed with $5,000 payment due August 1. Stephen A Stanton reportedly frozen to death on Nome River. Basin Montana post office safe exploded but robbers fled. Madison Park pavilion grand ball announced with free excursion ad on page Fight.
Beattie Mardi Gras Driving Club Plans Parade In Beattie
The Mardi Gras committee seeks space for constructing ornate floats in Beattie ahead of the festival. Expert builders arrive from New Orleans to start work midweek, with flowers to feature prominently. The Beattie Driving Club may parade with decorated rigs as tickets and travel offers draw visitors from inland towns.
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Bintee
Lkely
New Orleans
Beattie Driving Club
Bates Linked to Forged Checks and Flight Ends at Wayside Mission
Local report states Bates used a number of forged checks recently then disappeared on a long spree. Officials say Bates was found at the Wayside Mission, where authorities are investigating the sequence of events and potential charges.
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KW. Bates
Ead
Special Police For Suburbs Strives For Suburban Safety
Residents of Green Lake and Fremont push for special police. The article discusses appointing officers without Ory to provide protection in suburbs.
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Ory
Green Lake
Fremont
Hospital Transfer Before Death at City Jail
A delirium tremens patient was moved from the city jail to the hospital shortly before his death. The sequence suggests medical neglect or failure to provide adequate care prior to demise.
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Pital
Theospital
Interesting days for piano buyers at reduced stock sale
The notice advertises a clearance of M. D. Pease stock including millinery and suites at half price to make room for piano business. It touts bargains for dealers and shoppers, noting pianos from 160 dollars, easy terms, and piano rentals as part of the sale.
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M. D. Pease
Capes
Luke Worth
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