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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1905

Page

8

Mount Vernon Oil firm finds new site south of power house

Mount Vernon Oil Company manager William Giffin selects a new location near the electric power house south of town. Large tanks are built and operation expected in about three weeks. Local rail plans include an interurban line connecting Bell ingham with Marietta in 18 months and Lyden in two years.

Williamer. Giffin Mount Vernon Oil Company Mount Vernon Giffin Bellingham Marietta Lyden W. A. Smith Coupeville W. B. Richardson Pearl Idaho Congregational Church Monroe Ray Pinny George Thompson Elensburg Northern Pacific Sprague Spokane Pierce Johnson Texas F. E. B. John Quinn Whatcom County Seagit Ulrich Ar John Crowley Conwas Paseo

Visitors Sail to Puget Sound Navy Yard

The article notes a short tourist trip to the U S navy yard and battleships at Puget Sound. Fast steamers depart from Pier 2 at 1 15 2 30 and 4 15 P M with round trip fare listed.

U. S. Navy Yard Puget Sound Pacific

She's True to Big NY Bank Thief

New York on October 9. Following Henry A Leonard's confession of robbing over 300000 on a bet to show how easily such acts can be done, several prominent figures endorse his honesty. Leonard had been engaged to Miss Louise Schrader whose father Park Commissioner Schrader hints at aid if needed, and the couple may stay together despite the scandal.

Henry A. Leonard Leonard Louise Schrader Schrader

Mud on Washington streets and Seattle’s muddy mood

The piece laments pervasive mud on unpaved and some paved streets in Mudville and Seattle. It mocks tourist admiration of mud and questions who is to blame as white wings and dusters appear overwhelmed by the mess and delay. The tone is whimsical and critical of upkeep.

Mudville Seattle

Papal Blessing Granted to Seattle Catholics

Rt. Rev. Bdward F. O'Dea bishop of Nisqually announced the pope's blessing to a vast Seattle audience at the cathedral. The event marked one of only four papal blessings given in a year and highlighted the diocese's prominence. A reception followed in the Grand Opera House with Dr James Lyons presiding and Judge Morrison delivering an address and presenting a donation on behalf of the diocese.

Bdward F. O'Dea Nisqually Terry Columbia O'Dea Seattle James Lyons Morrison

Tales of the Town Mudville Mud and rain in Seattle described

The piece portrays Mudville as Seattle with continual mud and rain. It humorously contrasts the word mud with reason and notes locals slipping and cussing as they move through the soggy scene. A shy group called white wings is referenced but remains unseen.

Mudville Biffel

Voters Split Over $500000 School Bond Issue

Just 52 taxpayers opposed the special election on Saturday with 490 votes in favor. The district’s total bonded indebtedness rises to $2,126,000.

Move to Unite Anglican and Russian Orthodox Churches in New Hampshire

Preliminary steps have been taken by several Episcopal clergy in the diocese of New Hampshire to form an association aimed at uniting the Anglican church with the Russian Orthodox Church.

Concord N. H Russia Diocese of New Hampshire

No Sale Ever Equaled This One

The Annex offers its whole stocks at prices a fourth to a third below the usual as space is made for a six story building. Women's suits, raincoats, hats, underwear and lace collars are deeply discounted with bedding also reduced. Early and frequent visits advised to catch the deals before they end.

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