Seattle reform urged to adopt modified commission charter
Councilman Thomas P. Revelle urged Ross Improvement Club to back a new charter that would create a compact commission government. He argued rising city costs outpace growth and that elected at large commissioners would be more efficient and accountable. He noted past growth and urged a study by 15 residents to craft the charter. In another item, San Angelo faces a white on black clash threats after assaults prompt ouster demands. Col. Max Frost, longtime Santa Fe editor, has died.
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Thomas P. Revelle
Ross Improvement Club
Revelle
Big Washington contest offers $900 Kimball piano prizes
Quick action is urged as the window display promotes a statewide contest with prizes including a $900 Kimball baby grand piano, a $600 chestrelle, a $500 Lester piano, a $250 Simplex player, and a $116 home organ. Entries close at 10 p.m. October 16, with thousands of replies already received from Washington and neighboring states.
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Kilers
Pacific Slope
Third and University
Jiers Muale House
8. Johnston
Eliers Music Ride
Special committee to probe gatemen irregularities eyes closed doors
A special committee appointed by the exposition finance committee met in aatar chamber and planned a closed inquisition into gatemen peculations and department admissions irregularities. The panel includes W. M. Calhoun A. B Stewart and KB Webster. They refused to disclose findings.
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Department of Admissions
W. M. Calhoun
A. B Stewart
KB. KE. Webster
Detroit Wins Game Amid Injuries and Riotous Finish
Detroit defeats Pittsburg with a dramatic finish as Jones is knocked out after a collision at first. Mullin doubles and Abbaticchio fails to convert with Wilson and Schmidt catching the run. The crowd roars as Detroit fans demand the championship, while Warner announces resignation in Decatur. Spokane mayor backs city government by commission.
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Tom Jones
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Schmidt
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Miller
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DPD
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Wilson
Tigers
McIntyre
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Gibson
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Abbaticchio
Spokane
Pratt
Wanted help and real estate sales positions blitz in city ads
A garbled classified page lists several employment and rental notices including sales and real estate positions. Lines mention men and women wanted for advancement, brush cutting work, lead sales, and realty exchanges, with prices and locations such as 151 IXD phone numbers and Bremerton wharf, plus rooms for rent and a farm acreage listing.
Bargains in Rich Valley Land Near Interurban Station
Land listings describe 96 feet frontage on the Interurban near U r ien station with rich tillable acres valued at 1,380 per year potential and no irrigation needed. Nearby factories and a pickle plant signal strong demand as buyers are urged to view quickly and arrange easy terms including cash discounts.
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Lenere
Thie
Termeer
Shelton
Cranberry Ranch
Poulsbo
Do You Want a Homestead Read this
In a fertile valley a seller promotes seizing land near Seattle with an acre priced at $300 and up. Auction ads claim White River bottom land offers land under $100 per acre, promising a quick return. Local brokers Albert R. Lord and C. Bostick & Co advertise Marion Building offices and guidance for working men seeking homestead opportunities.
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Hank
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Government to Hire Clerks and Carriers at High Pay
The government plans to start clerks and letter carriers at 800 yearly, rising to 1 200, with an examination for clerks, carriers and related posts soon. It expects 64 000 appointments this year and seeks men and women. Readers can obtain full instructions by writing to the Bureau of Instruction at 11465 Hamlin Building, Rochester.
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Matt
Bam
Mar
Bureau of Instruction
Hamlin Huliding
Hechester
A Small Beginning Near City Real Estate Offer
A sales teaser urges small investors to buy acre tracts near the growing city. It highlights safety and profit, noting prices from 400 to 600 with only ten percent cash down and the rest on easy terms, inviting readers to start investing.
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