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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
5
A remembering portrait celebrates Billy Sutherland a Seattle saloonman from 1886 whose generosity and big heart are praised. Neighbors note his long service to friends and staff, his readiness to help, and his support for the community even as critics discuss his trade.
City council committees endorse three bond measures totaling 1.0 million for park board, 0.5 to 0.76 million for lighting, and 0.354 million for permanent improvements including streets bridges comfort stations sites and fire department stations. Voters will decide next week after final action.
The council pursues an underground transit franchise covering three routes. Route 1 starts at Lat 3rd and King Street, goes north to Yesterway, east to Jefferson Street, then to Tist, northwest to Broadway and E Pine, and southwest to Minor Ave and Union Street. Route 2 begins at Ted Avenue and Union Street, runs south to Pike Street, east to Westlake Ave, then to Denny Way, southeast to Eastlake Avenue.
The document describes a street project with entrances on one side and exits on the opposite side. It references specific blocks and avenues including Madison and Diet streets, with a proposed subway feature at 9nd ay. Sawyer notes the application aims to be in good faith and asks the city to construct connected stations on the exit side.
Circulars announce the first Washington State Conservation congress to meet in Seattle in November 2031 under the Washington Forestry association. Opening session at the Seattle Commercial Club, with later sessions at Arcade Hall and Rainier Grand Hotel. Delegates should register. contact City Comptroller Carroll for arrangements. A Saturday morning visit to the A Y F grounds is planned.
A home recipe describes melting tile soap in boiling water to make a liquid shampoo. Use about a pint of liquid to four ounces of soap, scrape the soap, keep the liquid warm until dissolved, and chill into a jelly. Beat in a raw egg with a pinch of soda, optional thinning, and do not add the egg until using the shampoo.
Former U. S. senator killed in a Nashville duel by Robin Cooper is not the focus here. The letter from A Reynolds of Reynolds Ballinger Huston criticizes King County Superior Court for long trial delays. He urges adoption of a presiding judge system to speed case calendar, noting months pass before hearing. He cites four-judge lottery delays and urges bar associations to act.
Rome dispatch confirms Duke d Abrasal broke the engagement by cable from Central News Agency. Elking released from her promise to wed him. General news brief from London dated November 17 reports the action and breakup.
Brazil’s external debt rose from $230,000,000 in 1898 to $577,060,000, illustrating rapid international borrowing growth. The figures show a widening gap between past and present liabilities and imply shifting economic demands.
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