Railroads Push Scalper Crackdown In City Council
Councilman Bowen introduced a proposed ordinance to license ticket brokers at 50 dollars to curb scalping. The measure, sent to the license and revenue committee, mirrors rules in Tacoma Spokane and Portland. Corporation Counsel Gillam argued for legal city licensing of all vehicles. A grill room license for Tom A. Williams at Pike and Second was discussed.
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Bowen
Ord Nance
Claes
Tacoma
Spokane
Portland
Louvre
Gilllam
Tom A. Williams
Pike and
Second Avenue
Inventor Thorp Unveils Motor Sled for Snow and Ice
J D Thorp, Klondike pioneer, describes a four wheel motor sled with eight ice paddles and spikes, a steel rudder brake, and a 4-5 hp engine capable of 30 mph. He patented the design, plans Seattle manufacture, and aims to freight 1000 to 1500 pounds into Yukon river districts in the closed season.
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Thorp
Nome
Eays
Seattle
Yukon River
Old-Time Prints Dying as Modern Trade Changes
A weary foreman shouts to a wandering printer idolizing the past. The print era fades with “old-time prints” dying or ending in Colorado homes. The piece notes shifts in work life, demanding sobriety and education, with a punch about accuracy in publishing and a grim tale of nail driven in walls signaling job loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Chicago Tribune
Bradley Held for Superior Court on Burglary Charge
Howard Bradley a young divinity student was bound over to the superior court for trial after a hearing before Justice Gordon. The state presented a strong case and Bradley did not testify. The article also notes new Seattle to Valdes press rates and local club news.
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Howard Bradley
Superior Court
Gordon
Bradley
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. It claims sediment indicates illness and promises relief, offering free sample bottles and a book by mail from Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Beattie Daily Tar
Old-Time Printer Describes Changes In Trade And Life
A retired printer recalls the old days in the trade, noting harsher punishments and rougher habits. He contrasts past boozers with today’s well-dressed workers earning weekly pay while avoiding fights, drinking less, and balancing life with leisure and bills. He laments the loss of older printing culture and praises present steadier routines.
Doings at Ballard Church and Social Events
All Ballard church social and lodge notices will be published in this department of The Star. Those having notices should leave them with P. H. Mullen at 321 Ballard Avenue.
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Ballard
of the Star
P. H. Mullen
Ballard Avenue
Verdant Stars Challenge Any 123-Pound Ballard Football Team
The Verdant Stars of Ballard issue a challenge to any football team in Washington at 123 pounds. Interested teams may write Arthur Fairbanks, Ballard, Wash, to play on Sunday under these conditions.
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State of
Washington
Arthur Fairbanks
Ballard, Wash
Fire Damages Sheldon Shoe Store With $1000 Loss
A fire at the Sheldon shoe store in the city started before 9 PM and remained active when the employee left at 9 PM. The blaze caused most damage by water and the building with part of the stock was saved by a quick fire department response. City committees meet tonight to plan expenditures for the coming year. Dr. J R Conley returns from Port Gamble on business.
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United States
Northwest
Washington Food Company
Ballard Industries
B Street
Ballard Avenue
Sheldon Shoe
S O'Clock
Second
Ballard Avenues
J. R. Conley
Port Gamble
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Galestills
Coats
Westberg & Childs Cash
Sneaets Avenue
Dabney & Woodhouse
Bargain House
Garland
Buck
Star Batate
Jewell
Majestic
St. Clair
Bridge Beach
Pike Stree
John
Ind
Williams
Mullen
Council
Security Savings& Safe Deposit Co
Seneca Street
J. D. Thorp
Pioneer
the Wanderer
Drexel Home
Guy
First Ave
Eee
Bradle
Valdes
R. E B. Thompson
Sitka
Judeau
Skagway
Fort William H. Seward
Ballard Whist Club
Ingersol
Order of Washington
Junction Hall
Raymond B Lloyt
Eenre
Ersons Peterson
Pike Street
Adams
Oregon
uMi
Per Dor
Nang Tea and Coffee CO
Madison Street
Cho
Kingsfords
le Gremint
Yakima
Wm. S. Mayfield
Main
Bigelow Axminster
Willon
Bigelow
Stinson
Brussels
Smith
Acorn
G L Holmes Furniture Co
Second Ave
Lue
People’s Bank
COLE
Ernst Bros
Pike ST
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