Queen Anne hill streetcar protests press council
Residents of Queen Anne hill press Seattle council to pass a six minute streetcar ordinance and demand faster service. They rebuke Beattie Electric and seek the Donald Fletcher franchise to fund an elevated line. The meeting at the Baptist Mission church voiced clashes with Blackwell and urged immediate improvements on Queen Anne avenue.
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Beattie
Editivens
Queen Anne Hill
Baptist Mission
Run Anne Bill
Galerytreet
Fhrat Avenue
Donald Fletcher
Beattie Electric Company
Queen Anne Districh
Seattle Electric Company
Blackwell
M.D. Ballard
Furth
Ity Council
Queen Anne
Fletcher
Beattle Rivetric Company
Prom Leee
Queen Aigie Avenue
Better Ambulance Service Promised by City Contract
Councilman Crichton introduces an ordinance to let the Board of Public Works contract with Captain Hogle to run city ambulance service. The contract lists four limits on duties and who pays for private cases, with decisions on city vs private cases by the acting health officer or police chief.
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Seattle
Crichton
Board of Public Works Authority
Captain Hogte
Hogle
Crehton
Leo Bacy
Hogie
Telekinic device proposed to guide balloons and torpedoes
A French inventor Dr Torres claims a telekinic device called telekine will revolutionize wireless telegraphy by directing propellers rudders and balloons and torpedoes. The novelty aims to control ship propulsion and navigation with a single apparatus.
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Paris
Dr Torres
Glasees Offer Prompt Optics in New York
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Fiona and James in New York with unclear context about optics and a free one offer. The readable portion suggests a promotional note for glasses and possibly a data or address line, but lacks coherent events or names to confirm a full news item.
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Fiona
James
Fatal Duel Shocks Brookhaven Night Watch Incident
Memphis dispatch reports a fatal duel at Brookhaven where Night Watchman Forsyth tried to arrest Richard Museel. Both men fired simultaneously and died instantly. Nearby at Pirare Point a man named McCoy fatally wounded his employer George Nock after attempting to stop a craps game.
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Brookhaven
Night Watch
Pirare Point
Neere
McCoy
George Nock
Farmers Trust Plan Outlined by Equity Leader
J. A. Everett, president of the American Society of Equity and promoter of a farmers trust, outlines a plan of such magnitude that it merits serious consideration and likely grave debate among agricultural interests.
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Chicago
J. A. Everett
American Society of Equity
Everett proposes farmer led price control plan
Mr Everett a retiring farmer from Indiana proposes forming a national farmers organization to regulate prices by storing produce in elevators and warehouses. He claims such depots would force consumers to pay higher prices and could shift power to farmers, predicting a world reliant on farmer decisions for food.
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Wverett
Indianapolis
Everett de
Rita
The Fair Is a Success Amid Colorful Booths and Events
The fair features multiple booths including Knights of Columbus and Catholic Order of Foresters, presided by Mrs. Jenking and Mrs Graves, with green gold and white decor and a star display. Young Men's Institute and other groups showcase crafts, ice cream, cigars, and bucolic goods as dining serves 11:30 to 1 and 6 onward daily, with a daily bulletin for updates.
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Mary Godfrey
Knights of Columbus
Mra. W. Jenking
Pfaney
Women Catholic Order of Foresters
Marie Heckingham
Folke
Havana
William McArdie
Diarae
C. B. McAvoy
Joseph Plewitt
Charles Rex Roprane
Ming K. Dolan
Bank failure shocks city as trust firm closes doors
Inter national Banks and Trust Company of the city failed yesterday. Oliver C. McClivia, attorney for receiver M. D. Barnes, says immediately available assets will cover over 90 percent of deposits, with full payment eventually. Otto Ottewen’s trip east linked to the difficulty. Barnes, who holds a $50,000 bond, is appointed receiver by Judge Tallman. Assets are about 90,000 with liabilities slightly under 100,000.
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Oliver C. McClivia
M. DD. Barnes
International Banks& Trust Company
Otto Ottewen
Hom
McGilvra
Barnes
Tallman
Harness
New York
Al-Ki Tugged to Bremerton Ferry Service
The Al-Ki left Elliott Bay last night pulled by the tug Ever. If kept longer it was feared the steamer would be broken up for firewood by angry Seattle residents. The Al-Ki stayed in port two days, then was moved to Bremerton where it is said to be used as a ferry between Bremerton and Sydney.
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Al-Ki
Elliott Bay
Weet Beattle
Hremertog
Sydney
Humboldt Due Liner Humboldt Delayed By Fog
The Skagway liner Humboldt with 170 passengers and 29009 in Klondike treasure failed to arrive as expected. Heavy fog along the coast likely slowed the voyage with Captain Haughman holding speed. A Q S Cathedral Fair advertises a lunch service at Armory Hall daily from 11.30 to 2. Admission is free and no soliciting is allowed.
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Skagway
Humboldt
Porteleet
Klondike
Haughman
Armory Hall
Prisoners To Walla Walla In Special Car
Deputy Sheriff Jack Wil ame and seven guards escort prisoners to the state penitentary at Walla Walla. The group includes George Van Moret alias Frank Humboldt and a long list of robbery burglary and larceny defendants with sentences ranging from one to fourteen years. Sheriff Frank Drewer joins the party with additional inmates as train time approaches.
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Hlevei P
Walla Walla
Jack Wilame
George Vantoret
Lippy
van Horst
Peneentiary
Gieorge van Moret
Frank Humboldt
Pat J. Murphy
John Kelly
Prank Mhay
James Hain
Jammer Myan
Edna Forrest
Gertie Netton
James Kelly
Frank Drewer
Bnohomish County
Cuntady
John Leonard
John Fogerty
Ernest Jamieson
King County
East Tank
The Value of Genuine Courtesy Beyond Apology
The piece argues that rote apologies harm manners by turning politeness into a mechanical ritual. It condemns insincere “Pardon me” as a license to repeat rudeness and stresses true courtesy as a matter of spirit, not mere form.
Economy Cookery Promises Cheap Yet Tasty Meals
The article urges economical cooking with slow methods for cheap cuts like beef shank and round joints. It links affordable meals to careful preparation, seasoning, and long simmering, while noting fuel cost considerations and practical kitchen steps. It also discusses Paris fashion influence versus American taste, arguing American women choose their own style.
Dresses Made in America Face Paris Mark Free Sale
The article notes that soon dresses produced in the United States may be sold domestically without the Paris mark. It suggests a shift in fashion labeling and potential changes in branding and trade practices.
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America
Paris
New York Yacht “Standard” Demonstrates Fast Marine Transport
In New York a speedy yacht named Standard, powered by a 125 horsepower gasoline engine, impressed naval experts during sound maneuvers. Built for a wealthy buyer at 10 900 dollars, the 60 foot craft aims to show feasible river transport for Hudson River residents. one man can operate it.
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New York
New Yorker
Hudsom River
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Ard Museel
Farmers Trust
Bremerton
Brussfoot
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Parise
Parie
London
McCarthy
Newhall
Black Cat
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S. M. Milne
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D.D
M. D. Sipes
The
Royal College of Dental Surgeons
Boston
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Second Ave
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