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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1908
Page
7
The councilman introduced an ordinance aiming to ban powder handling by hand at Powder Dock where explosives are loaded and unloaded. Violations carry a fine up to 100 dollars, up to 30 days imprisonment, or both.
Council calls for a complete written statement on the CE plant capacity power needs and costs. Officials seek numbers on current supply to businesses residents and hours of service. A two week deadline is set.
Instructions describe simple broom maintenance. It recommends daily use, weekly care, dusting powder, and dipping the broom, with rinsing and hanging to dry. Emphasizes avoiding bending or breaking the straw and keeping the broom suspended when not in use.
An invitation is set for December to discuss a topic titled allergen operation and related sub topics. The event will be hosted if the vendor accepts the invitation, with the Public Utility Commission as the central topic of the evening.
J Farrell of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues presented the annual report at the National meeting. It shows contracts made with coaches, 45 players suspended, 67 drafted, 23 by the American League, and 2 by Class A leagues. Total negotiated pay reached $105,660. purchase of players amounted to $107,000. Seattle Electric to publish articles on streetcar safety in daily papers.
A crowded Seattle office touts osteopathic care from Drs. Loughney at 10 11 13 Battery Ridg corner Second and Union. They claim many cured patients refer others and argue osteopathy is economical though some worry about cost. They invite talks to discuss ailments from insomnia to digestive issues.
At the Denver convention delegates debate whether the American Federation of Labor will take official action over President Roosevelt’s invitation omission of Samuel Gomper to the White House banquet. Gomper has signaled no desire for action. The afternoon session may hear contested seat claims and discuss the executive council report before a committee review.
A salvage suit was filed in superior court by Oleg Joyce and Olaf Joyce against Stimson Mill Co. They allege they salvaged a derelict log boom from the sound on an October afternoon and towed it to safety. They claim the logs were taken by the defendant’s tug at night without notice, valuing the boom at 1500 dollars with 90 percent sought as salvage.
A newspaper ad lists a range of women’s garments including good quality cheviot suits in taupe dark green navy and black with semi fitted coats and black satin trims. Skirts feature gore designs with button details and prices from 18.75 to 45.00. Additional invisible striped serge outfits appear with long semi fitted coats and front buttoned skirts priced at 29.50. Various coats in black broadcloth tan covers and mixtures offer Empire to tight fits priced 18.75 to 45.00.
A joint improvement club gathering at Alki Point will discuss a municipal lighting proposal and a larger plan for improving both suburban and inner districts. The session will cover various questions related to real improvements in the area.
The Pacific Coast Power Company began condemnation actions to seize land near the White River for a power house project. The petition aims to allow operations to proceed while ensuring the flow of the river. About 30 Indians and their families are named as owners of the affected property.
The Washington ex supreme court affirmed the first degree murder conviction of Frank C. Bridgham for the 1907 Centralia wife murder. He will be hanged.
Eight arute dogs hauled the first leg of the Arc tle Ttrethherhead project for the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition. Parkas worn by officers marked the ceremony as Judge Hannum Nadean Kane and Claypool spoke. A miner named Soha Rowus died after a fall at Pitts coal. Coroner Stewart investigated after receiving a long distance report.
A clipped ad-style notice invites readers to buy boots and shoes at Panie with promises of warmth lengthening dry feet and cost savings. It emphasizes honest manufacture and family suitability, urging acquaintance with the shop.
J A igurdeon of Ballard was announced as deputy for the coming term. D K tokels is deputy chief in the probate department. Rutherford is chief of the probate department, with the announced chiefs including J N Denard execution clerk G A Grast naturalization officer Maurice Thompson cashier. The latter three have held the same roles under Maj Case.
The Pine Street assessment roll was presented by the corporation counsel for review. The roll covers improvement costs from First Avenue to Two Avenue and totals about 400, with questions lingering over its scope and the portion of the improvement it will cover.
The United Press reports argument began today at the United States Supreme Court over the Hepburn act’s anti trust provision. Express companies nationwide are vitally interested as a party to the appeal, with a decision expected soon.
The Y M C A dedicates this week to prayer with daily meetings in room 300. Tonight’s leader is Bihan Smith, the association's local religious director.
Tokyo budget plan for next year totals 6 258 560 000 yen with military and naval cuts totaling 84 090 000 yen. Official notes tie reductions to the new cabinet’s policy to save money and guide the nation through financial strain.
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