People to vote on commission plan for city
City voters will decide on a commission government plan. The Griffiths charter revision bill passed 5 to 3 after the council trimmed the support to three, setting March election for 15 freeholders to draft a new charter and a 60 day review before submission. New York reports note Dr. J A Blake tests and a $1,000,000 suit involving Mrs Mackay.
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Griffiths
Peirce
Erickson
Warde and Haas
Goddard
Bruskevitch
Marble
New York
J. A. Blake
Clarence Mackay
Columbia University
Round Oak Heating Stove Promoted as Improved Model
A popular heating stove advertises the latest improved Round Oak model. It preserves the original’s merits while adding new efficiency and a refined finish, with illustration highlighting the enhanced design and performance.
Double Hot Blast Round Oak Stove Feature
Exclusive Round Oak feature promotes perfect combustion of spots and gases for more heat with cleaner burning and less ash. Economical fuel use ensures readiness for any weather. Order this week to be prepared.
Nome Suffering After Devastating Alaska Gale
Nome Alaska endures massive damage from a gale with 500 buildings wrecked and a single death. The storm flooded the streets and toppled the Pacific Cold Storage plant and city power, leaving the town in darkness as ships and boats drifted away and cargo delays loom for the Victoria.
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Nome
Alaska
Bering Sea
Morrison
Roadstead
Victoria
Navajo
Corwin
Sanda Pit
Front St
Pacific
Rubber doll mistaken for bomb shocks New York station
A parcel post package at Morrisania station was thought to be a bomb. A detective found a red rubber doll inside after plunging the bundle in water. The man who delivered it laughed, saying it was for the new baby born the previous night.
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New York
Frederick Donight
Courtlandt Av
Leutenant
Morrisania
Donight
G A R Opposes Flag Change Proposals in Congress
Portland groups of the G A R adopt resolutions denouncing proposed alterations to the American flag as un American and un patriotic. Leaders urge opposition as congressional debates proceed.
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Portland
Congress
Peat master Fisk to take $10,000 Baldwin estate post
San Francisco reports Fisk will re sign to accept a $10,000 position as manager of the Lucky Baldwin estate after insisting on serving his term.
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San Francisco
Peatmaster Fisk
Lucky” Baldwin
Katalla Coal Dreams Foiled by U S Openings Delay
Katalla Alaska hopes to become a coal boom town if U S government opens the Bering River fields and builds a transport link. Cordova argues a cheaper railroad harbor plan. Katalla lacks a functioning dock and rail line, while the navy test coal aboard the Maryland shows disputed quality amid a vanished Guggenheim wharf.
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Katalla
Alaska
Los Angeles
Thin Wharf
Pacific Coast
United States Department of the Interior
Guggenheima
Bering River
Seattle
Cordova
Sam
Bering
Tidewater
Roosevelt
Eastry
Maryland
Navy Department
Cunningham Group
Ballinger
Pinchot
Navy
Hering
Valdez
Matanucka Coal Fields
Katalin
Hibbard
United States
Faversham Triumph in Antony Role at Moore Theatre
The Moore theatre crowd gave William Faversham eight curtain calls for his debut Shakespearean Antony. Critics praise his stage presence and the Brutus performance by R. D. McLean, with the production hailed as complete and the senate chamber scene among the best seen locally. The show promises more Shakespearean drama ahead. Also reviewed is The Girl in the Taxi at Seattle theatre with Lulu and Bertie Stewart receiving strong notices, plus other acts at Pantages and Bailey Mitchell company venues.
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Mark Antony
Julius Caesar
William Faversham
Moore Theatre
Faversham
Antony
Paversham
R. D. McLean
Brutus
Junus Caesar
Seattle
Lulu
Bells
Bertie Stewart
Alale
Viola Beach
J. Barrie Norton
Aulu
Bertie
Bailey & Mitchell Company
Nature's Nobleman at Empress profiles Lincoln drama
Arthur Cogliser portrays Abraham Lincoln with a four member company in Nature's Nobleman at the Empress. The cast earns frequent curtain calls as John Gardner and Jeannette Lowrie deliver brisk chatter, Smith Voelk and Cronin sing, Anthony and Rosa cotebate, and W J Du Bolsa performs juggling.
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Abraham Lincoln
Arthur Cogliser
Lincoln
John Gardner
Jeannette Lowrie
Smith Voelk and
Cronin
Anthony
Rosa Cotebiate
W J. du Bolsa
Agnes Scott sketch Drifting tops Orpheum bill this week
Agnes Scott's sketch Drifting with Miss Scott as the girl and Mr. Keane as the stranger leads the Orpheum lineup. The program includes The Land of Dykes with Sam Chip and Mary Marble and a vaudeville set by James P. Conlin, Lillian Steel, and Eddie Carr.
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Agnes Scott
Orpheum
Miss Scott
Mr. Keane
Old Holland
Sam Chip
Mary Marble
Land of
James P. Conlin
Lillian Steel
Eddie Carr
Lavier
Andrew Kelly
Ankar Brothers
Franklin
Fort Peckland drawing winner sought for Montana resident Ed Dillon
Government efforts to contact Ed Dillon by postal card regarding his Fort Peckland land prize continue. A card arrived at the local office suggesting Dillon may be in town, but searches in Montana have failed. Dillon drew 2,129, entitling him to a land piece. Rest modern outside rooms, 25¢ to 60c. Stewart House, 86 West Stewart.
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Ed Dillon
Fort Peckland
Dillon
Montana
Stewart House
West Stewart
New U S District Attorney Delayed Start
Clay Allen, recently confirmed, will assume office Wednesday morning after postponing due to a pending case discussed with defendants' counsel Winter 8 Martin. A Dreamland dance is announced for tonight.
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Clay Allen
United States
Martin
Hesketh Stops Council Plan To Muzzle Dogs
Councilman Marble cast the lone protest vote against an emergency dog muzzling ordinance. Acting Mayor Hesketh questioned the need amid no rabies outbreak and warned retrenchment over added costs. The mayor’s veto would kill the measure, requiring both approval and a three fourths council vote.
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Marble
Tacoma
Hesketh
Woman Struck by Local Train Car in Rainier Boulevard Incident
Mrs. Mary Lingenfelder, 68, of 4126 Lexington Ave, was hit by a Seattle Renton & Southern car on Rainier Boulevard near Genenee Monday afternoon and thrown 15 feet. She suffered a broken arm and bruises. internal injuries were feared. She was taken to Seattle General Hospital where today a slight improvement in her condition is reported.
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Mary Lingenfelder
Lexington Ov
Seattle, Renton & Southern
Rainier Boulevard
Genenee
Seattle General Hospital
L ¥Ffenfelder
Dorland and Benson Speak at Seattle Commercial Club Dinner
Walter E. Dorland of the U S Chamber of Commerce will address the regular weekly Commercial Club dinner at 6 15 tonight. He urges affiliating the Seattle club with the national Chamber to foster foreign and interstate trade. Prof Benson of the state university follows at 8 00 speaking on The Utilization of Mill Waste.
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Walter E. Dorland
United States Chamber of Commerce
Prof
Benson
The
State University
Dorland
Seattle Commercial Club
National Chamber of Commerce
Interbay Community Events and Local Incidents
The Ladies Aid society of the Norwegian Lutheran church of Interbay hosts an apron sale and refreshments at Steiner's hall Tuesday evening. A delivery driver for MacDougal Southwick Co narrowly escaped injury after losing control at Boylston North Lynn Avenue. The coroner's jury found self defense in the Strobach shooting at the O W saloon. Technical rate subjects for Ivores association meeting in Chicago cited. U S Army transport Dix repairs contract awarded to Seattle Machine Works. School board approves 6 mills for 1913 levy with 5 for general fund and 1 for sinking fund. State Rep Wm Wray speaks at King County Young Men's Republican club event. City of Seattle steamship to be laid up for repairs after next trip to Skagway and nearby ports. Language teaching in high schools not discussed at school board meeting.
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Ladies Aid Society
The
Norwegian Lutheran Church of
City withholds interest on local improvement bonds
A total of 215,949 dollars in accrued interest on local improvement bonds is being held by Comptroller Carroll on the advice of Corporation Counsel Bradford from pending contract accounts. The remaining accrued interest, already paid by the city, will be recovered through civil suits against contractors currently not in business.
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Supreme Court
Carroll
Bradford
Swedish Business Men's Club Meeting Tonight
The regular business meeting of the Swedish Business Men's club is held this evening at the Swedish club hall. Members will vote on reports from the Civic affairs progress and prosperity committee.
Negro confesses murder of Mrs Rebecca Gay in Los Angeles
Burr Harris, a Negro, confessed to the murder of Mrs Rebecca P Gay in Los Angeles after police proved his alibi false. He admitted killing her saying he had spells when the head goes crazy and then asked for a lawyer. He offered no motive.
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San Diego
Burr Harris
Mra
Rebecca P. Gay
Los Angeles
Son Angeles
Harris
Harrie
Plague Infected Rat Found On Seattle Docks
City health officials led a waterfront search after a bubonic plague infected rat was caught on the docks. The floor was removed and poison laid at numerous points within blocks. No additional infections were found. Dr Crichton suspects the rat arrived recently, possibly carried by an Oriental liner.
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Crichton
Eugene Kelly
State Board of Health
B. J. Lloyd
U. S. Health Service
Seattle
Fireman killed by lightning on train near Salisaw
In Salisaw Oklahoma Oct 7 a fireman C A Farmer of Mena Arkansas aboard Kansas City Southern passenger train No 4 was struck and killed by lightning while in the locomotive cab. The engineer was stunned but managed to stop the engine.
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Salisaw
Okla
C. A. Farmer
Mena
Ark
Kansas City Southern
European Clothes Appraised Higher by Customs
Clothes brought from Europe by Mrs. Frederick Nielson and declared at $1,000 were appraised by customs officers at $2,800. The revelation points to a significant discrepancy between declared value and assessed worth.
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New York
Europe
Frederick Nielson
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Main
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Colman Dock
U. S
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the Star
Moore
John Phillier
Misa
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Keith
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Ida
Dreamland
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Pine
Westlake
London
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Ise
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MacDougal-Southwick Co
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E. Lynn
J. L. Muldoon
Carl Strobach
Ivores
General Association
Chicago
North Pacific Coast Passenger Association
King St. Station
Dix
Seattle Machine Works
Wm. Wray
State
Senate
King County Young Men's Republican Club
Germania
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Skagway
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Toe
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Julian Carrrar
Wildsam
Seattle Theatre
Viola Leach
Sverre
Boston Dentists
Union St
Credit House
Resinol
Baltimore
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