City electric dispute over power contributions and coal aid
L B Youngs reports to the city council on the electric plant’s capacity and power usage amid a dispute with Potter of the Electric Company. The debate centers on whether the city requested help and if the utility should supply coal or power at fair exchange during famine and current shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Electric Company
Cave
Dent Youngs
Fair Exchange
Seattle
Witt Fite
Wanted, Wanted Werers FeR Phe Bey
Fragmentary notice lists names and clues for a local missing person case. Authorities urge public help and provide contact points for information. The readable text hints at a municipal address and possible dates but remains unclear due to OCR damage.
Pacific Engineering clears site for federal building at exposition
The Pacific Engineering and Investment Co began clearing the site for the federal building at the coming exposition. Excavation starts today. The 400 by 600 foot structure aims for opening day readiness with exhibits in place. Work also starts on the Alaska building and the theaters for the Hawaiian and Philippine buildings are cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Engineering & Investment Co
Alaska
Atres
Supreme Court cuts damages over skinned knee case
United Prensa reports the supreme court reduced the payout from 3400 to 3000 for a woman whose injury was a minor skin abrasion after a fall caused by a loose object. It notes the ruling requires damages to reflect the minor nature of the injury and potential costs for a new trial if reduced funds are not settled.
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United Prensa
Supreme Court
Citi sen e party ticket put up at Renton
The second city ticket, named the Citi sen e party ticket, was formed at Bagien hall in Renton last night with nominees for treasurer Namkin, clerk Ai Ticknor, attorney Tonkin, health officer A Leh, councilmen Joseph Wood and T My Pores, and a third party to be called. The Progressive party endorsed the slate and nominations will be completed within two or three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renton
Citisene Party
Uous
Bagien
Namkin
Ai Ticknor
Beare
Heming
Progressive Party
Maver
Tonkin
Tick Nor
A. Leh
Joreph Ood
Reine
Ana
Mayor Taylor Urges Pacific Deployment Of Battleship Fleet
A request signed by Mayor Edward R. Taylor, submitted at the board of supervisors' request, seeks to keep the Atlantic battleship fleet in Pacific waters and was sent to President Roosevelt in Washington today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
San Francisco
Roosevelt
Pacific
Edward R. Taylor
Board of Supervisors
Tts
Washington, D. C
Dining room reopening eyed at Union Depot
Cham ommeres Great North matthe notes to Ben Hu, urging reopening dining room at Union Depot in early November. Secretary C mn Taseu says lack of dining space harms travelers and the city. M. Costello warns reopening would require a trial of patronage.
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Ommeres
T Union Depot
C. Mn Taseu
Ben W. Hu
Read
Costello
Dveker Turns Seven as Circeoay Observed in New York
In New York on November 16, Dveker reaches seven years old. Richard, noted for his health and energy, reflects on the birthday while considering future moves. Possible destinations include Florida or California as plans unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard Viene
Er Gaet
Florida
Wake shock rocks Parthqueket New York Franklin
Local reports describe a wake shock in Parthqueket New York Franklin early this morning. Details are unclear as fragmented text references a doorway scene and a possible fall or impact with limited names or locations readable.
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Franklin
Eustaces Wan Commits Death by Own Action
Fragmentary text reports a person named Eustaces Wan dying by self harm. The garbled lines mention Easton and Eneston with vague references to a shooting or tragic event. No clear date, location, or corroborating details could be established from the readable text.
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Eustaces Wan
Easton
Missing contractor A J Hendricks tied to forged checks
Aberdeen reports show A J Hendricks former American Contracting official missing and accounting short. It is alleged he forged checks totaling several hundred dollars and misappropriated funds.
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Cee
Aberdpen
A. J. Hendricks
American Contracting Company
Author Charged With Insanity In New York
Owen Kildare author and playwright is confined at Bellevue hospital for sanity examination. His wife Leila Russell actress demanded arrest claiming he threatened self harm and murder of his family. He admitted being upset by overwork and money troubles but said his troubles were temporary.
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United Press
New York
Owen Kildare
Hellevue Hospital
Leila Russell
Kudare
Burglar Chase Ends With Capture After Carriage Escape
Frank Wieland and Joseph A. are jailed after a center city pursuit when they attempted to flee with two buggies. Patrolman V. N. Rakulich narrowly escaped injury when a faulty cartridge stopped a gunshot.
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Nited
San
Frank Wieland
Joseph A
Autono
V. N. Rakulich
Rural Carriers Appoint New Mead Route 1 Operators
William E. B. Strong is named regular and Ethel Shulley named substitute on Mead Washington route number 1. An ailing woman, prior to death, claimed authorship of Little Drops of Water. The note ends with a quip about a grain of sand.
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Rural Carriers United
Washington, D.C
William EB. Strong
Ethel Shulley
Mead, Wash
Missing papers plague Standard Oil case hearing
Cleveland Ohio reports that key affidavits and other valuable legal papers have vanished from the Standard Oil case. Included are affidavits by John D Rockefeller Oliver H Payne and other 1880s Standard Oil leaders. Filing to remove papers from public records is indictable in Ohio with heavy penalties.
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United Press
Cleveland
Navy
Charles P. Galen
Standard of Hearing
New York
Kellogg
Standard ON
John D. Rockefeller
Oliver H. Payne
Standard OI
Ohio
Carnegie summoned before tariff committee on steel and iron
The text states Andrew Carnegie has been summoned to appear before the tariff committee to provide reasons for reducing the tariff on steel and iron products. The move signals ongoing debates over tariffs affecting industrial sectors and trade policy.
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Washington
Andrew Carnegie
Tariff Committee
Wild Man Kohobbooff Captured Near Dead-on
A Russian wild man known as Kohobbooff, described as a powerfully built figure, has been seen by residents near Dead-on for several days and was captured by the police after authorities intervened.
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Tacoma
Kohobbooff
Union Pacific and St. Paul agree on shared tracks Portland Tacoma
Nov 24 report states Union Pacific and St. Paul have reached an agreement to use the same tracks between Portland and Tacoma. This cooperation will streamline service and improve schedule coordination for both railways.
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New York
Union Pacific
St. Paul
Portland
Tacoma
Balloon on Trip
Balloon passengers Erle and W. ER started north from Canton Nevada as a strong wind lifted the craft high. The craft moved at a good rate with the party aboard during their ascent.
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Canton
Separate Skirts Offer Low Prices on Quality Cloth
Separate skirts in black brown and navy blue with gore flare, three bias satin bands, and satin buttons at front priced at 3.85. Black panama skirts feature full gore flare, panel front, button trim, bias fold. large sizes, 4.85. Black panama skirts with full flare and tailor stitched seams, tunic effect, trimmed with satin or taffeta and matching buttons at 6.75.
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Panama
Good Petticoats Highlight Inexpensive Stock
Local shop features a range of Petticoats in black and white heatherbloom checks with shirred flounces and bias bands priced at 75 cents. Also offered are Black Petticoats in French sateen with full flare and embroidered ruffles at 1.45 dollars. A selection of taffeta silk Petticoats in multiple shades includes accordion shirted flounces and tailor stitching.
Women's tailored waists at special prices in Indian Head and messaline
Special offers on women’s waists in Indian Head fabrics with lrt fronts and ibson shoulders. Sizes 34 to 44, priced at 5 each. Also messaline waists with insertion, tucks, lace yoke, and new pointed sleeves in blue pink and white, sizes 34 to 44, at 3.95 each.
Matting Suit Cases Specialpriced at 2.25 each
Matting suit cases in 24 inch size with blue steel frame and riveted hinges offered at 2.25 dollars per case. Reinforced leather corners belts and lock noted as features for quick sale.
Rug Deals and Carpet Sweepers At Special Values
Rugs in assorted sizes including 27x54 Velvet Luzon and Axminster at discounted prices. 36x72 Axminster rugs offered with value prices. Bissell Crown Jewel Carpet Sweepers in oak or mahogany cases at low price. Misfit and clearance carpets from own workrooms offered at reduced rates.
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Luzon
Axminster
Bissell
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People’s Shoe CO
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First Avenue Side
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