Electric company urged to share tracks on key Seattle streets
Westlake Avenue and Second Avenue routes again spark debate as the Seattle Electric Company resists a common user clause in proposed franchises. A city conference led by John H. McGraw pressed for terms ensuring tracks on Westlake boulevard and Second Avenue, signaling a revival of municipal ownership agitation.
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Chamber of Commercce
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Real Profits and False Prophets Weather Bets
A brief notice notes a man who predicts sunshine as a false prophet and warns that buying raincoats yields less profit than anticipated, reflecting a cautious, satirical take on weather betting.
Bentham Nominated to Oppose Longworth in First District
The First District Democrats nominate Thomas H. Bentham to run against Nick Longworth this fall. Bentham, 45, a former coal miner from Western Pennsylvania, later became a lawyer and has been a prominent attorney. He is a family man and previously lost to Longworth four years ago.
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Thomas H. Bentham
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West Seattle Owes State Fees Over Liquor Licenses
Attorney General Atkinson says West Seattle owes the state 294 50 from liquor license fees owed since 1888. State statutes require 16 percent of annual license fees be paid to the state. authorities have paid nothing, and the attorney general has filed suit to collect.
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Weathestite
Robbery and fires across cities report October 16
Briefs from Pittsburg Chicago Honolulu Helena Jacksonville Hoquiam and other cities note robberies fires and political events. Incidents include Cantleburg Jewelry theft in Baltimore with 5000 value, wrecked Bredel Brothers' garage fire, White House mourning news, and a navy yard holiday proposal debate. Also reports on a bank safe robbery in Denbigh and the Morning Star returning leaky to Honolulu.
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Bredel Brothers
Clarendon Av
Johnson Optical Co Room A in Times Bldg Corner Indav Unie
A brief credit notice lists Johnson Optical Co located in Room A, Times Building, at the corner of Indav and Unie. It appears as a small business entry or advertisement seeking or referencing credit. No further details are provided.
Memorial honors waned guards at Wandt ceremony
Lan memorial at Wandt features two brigades of the New Jersey National Guards forming a guard of honor during ceremonies. Reports from Oct 16 note various international and local items including strikes, yellow fever cases, and a fatal shooting near Sprague.
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Mayor Moore veto on health department officer post sustaine d
Local reports show Mayor Moore's veto of the ordinance creating the Wet officer for the health department was sustained by the council last night. The same edition notes planned organizational efforts, committee referrals, and various city matters including budget items and licensing petitions.
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Moore
Health Department
Canal irrigation project awarded for Five Mile rapids
Wil H. Parry of Seattle, president of Pasco Powers Irrigation Co, announces the contract for a new pumping plant at Five Mile rapids on the Brake River has been set. Engineer in charge H K Owens. work to widen the irrigation canal from Snake River to Wallula, increasing top width from 6 to 190 feet and bottom from 2 feet, with a depth of 20 feet and intake elevation over 600 feet higher.
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Whellington Irrigation Company
Northwest
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Wallula
Registration closes at midnight for the election
Voters are reminded that registration must be completed by midnight to participate in the upcoming election. The notice urges eligible residents to register now to ensure their vote is counted.
University events and community notices recap
Thirday and Priest extend three day period starting tomorrow. Rev H H Gowen spoke to students on Theories of Education. The first lecture in the course is next Friday with the Lila Tyler Gates concert in Denny hall. Episcopal church service tonight. Washington Park Improvement Club meets tonight at Baptist chapel. City Engineer Thomson discusses the sewer question. Lake Washington residents invited. Mrs George Nelson thanks friends and the Fraternal Order of Eagles for help during her husband’s illness and death.
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University
Lila Tyler Gates
Denny Hall
Washington Park Improvement Club
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East End
Madison St. Bridge
Thomson
Lake Washington
George Nelson
Order of Eagies
Scramble Clears Police Court After Drunken Row
Seven men including T Benson Patrick Dunn Emar Olson John Evans Andrew Pap lick Dan Hatfield and Tom Howard paid $65 to the city after a chaotic scene in police court. The attorney urged spectators that idling time in court is a felony, prompting a scramble as hats were dropped and retrieved.
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T. Benson
Patrick Dunn
Emar Olson
John Evans
Andrew Paplick
Dan Hatfield
Tom Howard
Defiraler
Looking Towards Municipal Ownership in City Asphalt Plant
City Engineer Thomson urged a municipal asphalt plant as a coming need. Last night council referred ordinances to the finance committee authorizing first annual installments from the general fund to maintain certain streets including Cedar Avenue and Fourth Avenue with Pine Street listed for payments totaling $228.26 and $441.
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Thomson
Cedar
Pine St
Tense buildup as Vancouver bars Hindus from landings
A Geripps Telegraph Service report from Vancouver notes trouble as police guard docks to stop Hindus from landing in Miritieh Columbia. The Dominion inspector backs the move and Canadian Pacific Railroad threatens retaliation over traffic disruption.
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Miritieh Columbia
Dominion
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Property Owners Agree on Street Widening Ordinance
Property owners present offered a final compromise to the council last night. The plan calls for an 0-foot street from First Ave to Melrose and a 76-foot strip from Melrose to Twelfth Ave as part of the widening project.
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First Av
Melrose
Twelfth Av
Statewide high school debating contest planned
The plan calls for a debating contest among state high schools with cash prizes of 100 dollars for first and 50 dollars for second. A series of five debates will occur between teams from different schools, with preliminary rounds featuring Tillie High against Ballard.
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Tle High
Ballard
Man Arraigned on Disorderly Charge as Police Hounded Him
J. Clay a Black man known to trouble saloonkeepers was arraigned before Judge Gordon on a disorderly person charge. He testified that police officers harassed him from every position and made work impossible. Case postponed pending witness availability.
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ER. J. Clay
Gordon
Clay
Stockholders sue J J Hill over $10006 misconduct claim
In New York a federal court action was filed by stockholders of the Great Northern Railway against J J Hill alleging misconduct in office. The suit seeks damages totaling 10006 dollars.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
New York
United States District Court
Great Northern Railway Company
J. J. Hill
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