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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1905
Page
5
C J Smith argues for a 500000 park bond, urging citizen trust in the park board and caution against premature land purchases. Councilman Mullen criticizes past road projects and supports buying land at fair prices to create boulevards with dedicated vehicle, horse, and pedestrian sections.
C J Smith, park board president, tells Star reporter the proposed bond issue is prudent and timely. He argues the plan uses park funds for road and land improvements, boosts property values, avoids new taxes now, and prevents land developers from inflating prices as the Interlake boulevard project proceeds.
Fletcher T. Hamshaw, a New York engineer famed for major mining projects, spoke at the Hotel Butler that Atlin country exceeded last year’s output by 100000 dollars. He noted a dry season limited hydraulics and water shortages, but said the Spruce creek dredge is operating at full capacity and ground is reportedly fully prepared for future success.
John Ole Oleson, mate from Mare Island, fell sixty feet while rigging a mast on the supply ship Eltic at Bremerton. He fractured his skull and died within an hour. In service about years, his body is at the navy yard hospital awaiting interment in the yard cemetery. High school news notes a chorus formed to replace the glee club with Miss Cole to lead.
Two persons shared the installation of new lockers urged after a year with many hats coats and umbrellas stolen. The measure aims to curb further loss and improve security for students.
William Rockefeller brother of John D Rockefeller is forced to quit business due to ill health. He personally has about half a gross of millions and faces a sudden career end under financial strain.
An article argues against eating before bed noting food can disturb sleep and increase weight and vigor. It endorses Dyspepsin Tablets for digestion and rest, citing a user testimonial and claims of universal satisfaction. It lists grocery prices from Cow Better Store.
The transfer of the Dominican friar lands in the Philippines to the government was completed today. The final installment of 4.5 percent on bonds through International Banking Corporation in New York and the Guaranties Trust Company of New York secured clear titles to remaining plots. The purchase involved about 410000 acres with a total outlay of 7228000 dollars. A prior dispute over 150000 acres delayed payments until a clear title was furnished.
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