Hubbell Brothers Contemplate Legal Action Over Estate
The Hubbell brothers in Canada discuss hiring an attorney to contest their brother Frank B. Hubbell’s death and his widow’s control of his estate. They question life insurance and the transfer of assets to the widow, and anticipate court action if she is named administratrix.
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Brander
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R. A. Ballinger
Hfe
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Frater
Interurban Land Purchase Plan Near Kin Park
Forth interurban companies propose buying land and building trestles over a private right of way from Ballard to Kin area near park. Even with this, reaching the business district would be impossible except via Second Avenue.
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Interurban
Ballard
Kinnear Park
Lake Union
Westlake Boulevard
Electric Company
Petition Protest Against Franchise Theft In Eighth Ward
Residents urged to sign a petition opposing a secondary franchise grab. A committee led by G F Cotterill and others will collect signatures in grocery and drug stores. Queen Anne Improvement Club to hold a special meeting this week to discuss the issue. The interurban rail question notes shoreline routes and the city’s monopoly by the electric company.
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G. F Cotterill
BB. Shorrock
Z. Howe
M. Munson
J. W. Roberts
Roberta
Queen Anne Improvement Club
Evans offers 200000 for city Second Ave franchise
F F Evans claimed to act for capitalists and offered the city 200000 for the Second Avenue franchise sought by Seattle Electric. The proposal called for a 40 year term. Council member Rude and others indicated willingness to consider the terms after the meeting adjourned.
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F.F. Evans
Seattle Electric Company
Rude
Professor Smith Observes City Council Meeting
Professor J Allen Smith of the University of Washington attended the Wednesday council session as an interested spectator. He told a Star reporter he opposed the idea and preferred a common usage clause.
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J. Allen Smith
University of Washington
Cigar dealer Ray McDonald Fights for Life at Providence
Ray McDonald, a young cigar dealer, remains in critical condition at Providence Hospital after being shot by George Breede a few days earlier. Breede faces charges as police continue investigation.
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Ray McDonald
George Breede
Providence Hospital
Chamber Split Over Street Railway Franchises Probe
A Seattle Chamber of Commerce meeting on Wednesday heard B Shorrock present a resolution opposing street railway franchises on main streets without fair joint use funding. The move sparked friction with corporation allies led by Jacob Furth and I A Nadeau, hinting at a broader anti corporate faction split and potential chamber reorganization. Developments at the next meeting will be interesting.
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Weatlake
Chamber of Commerce
B. Shorrock
Jacob Furth
Seattle Electric Company
I. A. Nadeau
Northern Pacific
Chamber
Corporation
John Sehram
Shorrock
Meikle
Star
Nadeau
Purth
Novel marriage ceremony annulled by judge
Mabel Johnson 21 and Charlee Cooke 35 wed in a secret ceremony on April 2 and petitioned for annulment. Judge Hatch granted it saying the event was not a real marriage and the two did not live as husband and wife. The case noted Moore’s decline to appear. The report mentions Great Northern’s Oriental Limited schedule and travel features.
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Mabel Johnson
Charlee Cooke
Hatch
Johnson
Pelr
Three fingers loss yields $5000 verdict against firm
Robert Tyrrel received a verdict of 5000 dollars Thursday morning against Puget Sound Bridging & Dredging company for the three fingers he lost while working on the defendant's pi edriver on the tide flats.
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Robert Tyrrel
Puget Sound
Observation cars added to overland travel feature
A note reports compartments offering observation cars as a new feature in daily overland travel, highlighting the added viewing and comfort for passengers aboard the service.
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Great Northern
Oriental Limited
Seattle
Puget Sound Fishermen Face Season Closure Threat
Puget Sound fisherman numbers exceed 5000 with capital tied to boats homes and gear. A proposed law to close the salmon season threatens mortgagees and family stability, risking losses of nets rigs and licenses and harming Seattle Ballard businesses dependent on fishing livelihoods.
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Pught Sound
NXT
Puget Sound
Seattle
Ballard
Lobe Ali
Meattie
Sound
Alaska Packing Packers’ Association
Nor Western Mutual Fire Abstractation Promises Big Insurance Savings
To the public a claim that they are not in an illegal trust and have paid Washington property owners over 100000 in laws while saving them over 200000 in premiums. They advertise a large capital set and offer 20 to 46 percent savings on insurance with the contact telephone Main 1458.
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State of Washington
Western Mutual
Mead Critics Rally Over Appointment Controversy
Citizens harshly denounce Governor Mead for appointing an American committee whose members are again lining up for federal roles. The critics claim the executive action mirrors previous allocations and demonstrates political favoritism.
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Mead
Amerian Committee
Federme
Murderous riots in China and Hong Kong reported
Dr Machie recounts a brutal mob siege in which Amy Machie a 10 year old was thrown into a river. Miss Chestnut and two women were killed after being dragged from a temple. The mob also killed Mrs Machle and Mrs Peale after exposing them naked.
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Hong Kong
Machie
Misa Cheatnut
Abe
Amy Machie
Miss Chestnut
Fire at Ban Jomm rail facilities sparks blaze
A fire at the Ban Jomm railroad car barns and power house began early in the morning. Investigators say the blaze originated from incendiary acts.
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Ban Jomm
Cal
Ban Jone Railroad
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