Jamestown Expo Collapse Sparks Lobby to Saddle Debt
Jamestown exposition nearly ended in failure with assets of 710000 against liabilities of 3 858000. Officials warn the site’s inaccessibility and mismanagement led to bankruptcy, while promoters seek congressional help to shield the government from losses.
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U. S
Gilson Gardner
Ington
D. C
Jamestown Exposition
Washington
Treasury
Tucker Wa
Mia
Congress
Primary Election Results Across Various Towns
Voter turnout figures are given with registration and ballots cast in Georgetown and neighboring towns. Candidates across mayor, clerk, treasurer, and council seats feature Republicans, Citizens, and independents with mixed outcomes and upcoming ticket plans noted in several locales.
Brown's in Town Plumbing Ad Promises Modern Fixtures
G. H. Brown Plumbing Co invites customers to visit 221 Pinest Street for modern plumbing and heating fixtures at fair prices. The notice highlights reliable service and up-to-date products for home improvements.
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G. H. Brown Plumbing Co
Local City Officials and Ward Representatives Named
A partial list of city officials and ward representatives is recorded, naming J. Maren as treasurer R. J. Manna ford as city attorney W. F. Brickley as health officer A. J. Osterman as councilman and ward leaders D. Laughtin Ravenshea and F. Gardner among others.
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J. ¥. Maren
R. J. Mannaford
W. F. Brickley
A. J. Osterman
Dd. Laughtin
W. A. Ravenshea
F. A. Gardner
B. W. Ferris
Anacortes Citizens Win Mayoral Race as Clerk Battle Ends
ANACORTES voters backed the citizens ticket with Judge Gus Menster topping the ticket for mayor by a clear majority. A pivotal contest centered on city clerk where B W Powell was defeated by J T McVay by 23 votes.
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Anacortes
Citizens
Gus Menster
Leadhia
B W. Powell
J. T. McVay
Port Townsend Mayor Prevails In Primary Over Premmer
In Port Townsend on November 20 Max Gerson won the mayoral primary over Frank Premmer. Also chosen were Joseph A. James Anderson as attorney and Geo Anderson for clerk with the incumbent for treasurer Charles L. Inter mela unopposed. Rothechild defeated George Star in the Fifth ward race. In Olympia primaries the Citizens’ Ticket listed mayor candidates W Pirst ward Larry Cormier J Swayne Fifth ward Hf C. Attorney A Chambers. Clerk J M Witson. Treasurer J J Wilson. Health officer blank. Councilor at large John Miller Murphy. councilors Allen White Fifth ward F C Blakeslee.
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Thomas McFadden
Theelf
Independent Party
W. H. Pemberton
Kenny
M. C. Latta
T. BE. Cade
C. H. Walte
John F. Miller
Thomas Glen
Cle Blum
Citizens
W. FP. Lewis
Oscar Era
A J. Shete
KK. Brown
L. N. Hower
BE. BE. Simpson
R. L. Rinehart
John Lora
Port Townsend
Max Gerson
Frank Premmer
Joseph A. James Anderson
Geo Anderson
Cwenell
Charles L. Intermela
Henry Rothechild
George Star
George Vierto
Olympia
W.pirst
Larry Cormier
Third Ward
New Corporations Formed and Water Delinquents Notified
The Star Special Service reports several new Seattle area corporations filed in Olympia including Broad Street Investment Company and Hotel Knickerbocker Company with stated capital. Also listed are Riverside Copper Company and Chapman Liquor Company among others. A city notice from the treasurer warns 600 water customers in the First Collection District will be cut off for October 1907 delinquencies unless payments are made at 115 Prefontaine Place.
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Olympia
Broad Street Investment Company
Seattle
A. A. Anderson Magnuson
Ee Eerts Ae
Flrst
Union B Street
Prefontaine Place
Port Simpson Promises as New Pacific Harbor Hub
An appeal argues Port Simpson will rival San Francisco and Seattle as a major Pacific harbor. It cites a safe deep harbor, rail access, vast inland resources, and a transcontinental Hudson Bay Pacific line, inviting buyers to invest in early lots priced at 200 to 300 dollars.
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Ofort Simpson
Pacific Coast
Western Sea Board
United States
San Francisco Bay
Puget Sound
Port Simpson
Vancouver
Canadian
Union Pacific
San Francisco
Seattle
First Avenue
Third Avenue
Hudson Bay Pacific
America
Atlantic
Pacific
Europe
Orient
Alaska
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Harry St. George Tucker
Firet
St. George Tucker, Firet
Georgetown
John
John Beek
L HM. Ran
H. Ennis
Tterdam
L. A
Gi. Hertoldti WA. Schaaf
Counciloen
B. Lippincott
Jacob
Renton
Rea
Ciuiteens
J. F Jones
Tonkin
Roger John Bevan
George
Progressives
Blaine
Tthis
Councilree
Thomas Quirt
Citrk
Mayor Black
Sham
J. P
Repub
Bremerton
Elmer A. Tucker
B Benson
Kent
Bo H M. Bowen
Mount Vernon
J. Z Nelson
Spelger & Hurlbut
Cerman
Deabie
Haviland & Co
China
Simmons Hardware Co
Npelger
Hurlbut
2Nd Avenue
Union Street
Brown's
Star Special Service
Union Savings & Trust Co
Corner Second
Cherry
the Sound Transfer Co., Incorporated
Western Ave
Ingurniture Co
Surud
Tacoma
Pike Street
Ernst Bros
IRE SALE_ Pike
Fifth
Sixth Avenues
Metropolitan Brokerage Company
Brokers
Sunset Math
American Bank
Port Simpson Townsite Co
Pioneer Ridg
Wash
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