Demands Push First Ave Payment Delays Halt Brick Work
City board of public works holds action as brick paying work on First Ave stalls. Denny Renton company cites car shortages for delay while insisting material is ready for shipment once transportation solves. Representatives blame limited cars for late delivery and expect supplies to proceed soon.
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Hirst Ave
Denny Renton Clay & Company
City Board of Public Works
Denny Renton Company
Officers elected at Western Washington Sunday School association
The convention in Seattle chose officers including Rev. John H. Matthews of Seattle as president J A Cathcart and W E Nelson from Seattle as secretary and treasurer Rev Andrew Warner of Tacoma Rev R B E Dew and Mayor R E Mathes of Bellingham were among the slate for officers.
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Western Washington Sunday School Association
Seattle
John H. Matthews
T. J. A. Cathcart
R. W. E. Nelson
Sec Wtary
Andrew Warner
Tacoma
R. BE. Dew
RE. T. Mathes
Bellingham
Royal Arcanum Elects Officers at Northwest Convention
The Royal Arcanum North west district convention held in Everett elected C. B. Carmichael of Seattle grand regent and multiple officers. Also chosen were AL Hayner Seattle grand orator, Dr Co KE Grove Spokane past grand regent, G OO Snyder Tacoma grand treasurer, E J Brandt Seattle grand secretary, G W Anderson Seattle grand guide, J S Mathawen Spokane grand warden, William Russell Victoria grand entry, George Dupea Tacoma grand chaplain, Co W Jordan Everett P C Peterson Seattle BE Norman Seattle as trustees. A Palin Tacoma with Grove as alternate was delegate to the supreme council.
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Royal Arcanum
George Dupea
Tacoma
Co. W. Jordan
Everett
P. C. Peterson
Seattle
Norman
Cc. A. Palin
Co. BE. Grove
Supreme Council
Seattle trustees elected with Eckert Woodruff and Reed
Cc Eckert Woodruff and Reed of Seattle were elected trustees in the recent vote. The selection of vice presidents is noted among the proceedings, confirming leadership and governance for the organization.
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Cc. H. Eckert
C. W. Woodruff
J. F. Reed
Seattle
Lawsuit Over 1800 Investment In Victoria Apartments
J C Iverson filed in superior court to recover 1400 dollars invested in Victoria apartments at 120 W Highland Dr claiming fraudulent representations about ownership. Defendants Victoria Investment Co and John Graham named. Iverson says he was told owners would be tenants only, a misrepresentation later learned.
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Victoria Apartments
W. Highland Drive
J. C. Iverson
Superior Court
The
Victoria Investment Co
John Graham
Iverson
New Chevrolet Models Arrive With Expanded Line
Chevrolet introduces a superior eight model line replacing the 490, including touring, roadster, delivery, utility coupe, sedanette and sedan, all with Fisher Body metal name plate. Displayed at 12th and Madison, featuring higher radiator, rear fuel tank, drum headlights, new fenders, ribbed framing and longer wheelbase for improved ride and quality.
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Chevrolet Motor Company
Fred 8. Hanka
Fisher Body Company
Fisher
12Th
Madison
Burlington Route camera team tours Seattle soundscapes
Three camera men and a director with a naturalist have arrived in Seattle to document thousands of feet of Puget Sound scenery for national distribution by the Burlington Route. Led by W R Mille the crew includes Frank Arver Howard Cress Charles Phillips and Frank F Sivde. They plan to film Seattle views from Owens prize winning scenes and cover ship sailings of the President Madison Spokane and H F Alexander on upcoming Saturdays and Tuesday departures.
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Seattle
Puget Sound
Burlington
W. R. Mille
Frank Arver
Howard Cress
Charles Phillips
University of Minnesota Museum
Frank F. Sivde
Seattle Star
Meyer & Youngs Chinese labor trade and hell ships
A correspondent exposes Meyer & Young a California labor broker for Chinese workers and Alaska cannery crews. The firm earns large commissions, sells costly outfits, and finances passage via wage deductions. Workers endure debt and confinement on ships and at Meyers Hotel in Los Angeles, with vermin laden basements and harsh conditions.
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Alaska
Los Angeles
Altho
San Francisco
Meyer & Young
California
Sacramento
Stockton
Bakersfield
San Jose
Second and
Alameda
Hell
Meyer
Chinatown
Young
Owlny
Grant
Meyern Hotel
M. Toto
Hell Ship firm offers five dollars for laborers
A harsh labor deal on the Hell Ship demands workers sign for five dollars each while warning they must stay aboard for safety as disease and sickness spread. A passenger is described as dead, his body treated with scorn amid reports of swarming insects at the stern.
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Dr. W. A. Glasgow
Cobb
R. Satterfield
Portland
Portland Joint Stock and Bank
Oregon
Washington
C. J. Smith
Chevrolet
East
Max Stern
Gents
Buick
Pacific Coast
Sedan
Tour
Eldridge Zzzasales
Harvard
Eldridge
Buick Sales Co
Mame
Anailie
Szrecy
Broadway
Pike
F.O.B
Detroit
Ford and
Lincoln Car
Central Agency, Inc
East Pike
Rainier Motors Co., Inc
Jackson St. Beacon
West Side Agency, Inc
West Alaska St. West
WM. L. Hughson Co., Inc
Third Ave
Stewart St
Elliott
Lamping-Mcdonald Motor Co., Inc
Hugh Baird
Fourth Ave
Canal Motor CO
Nickerson St
Garfield
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