License Battle Sways Council Vote in September
The sequence around Curry and Stiles seeking a Midway liquor license shows council friction. Initial favorable report was blocked, Redward opposing then aiding the license, with Kistler opposing. By October 6 Edward joined the favorable report, minority opposition failed, and the license proceeded despite earlier doubt.
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Curry & Stiles
Redward
Curry Stiles
Police
Crichton Firzpatrick
Kistler
James
Murphy
Parry
Curry @ Stiles
Midway
Kistlen
Red
Kistler and
Treaty Set Back Ratification Bid for Denmark Pact
Copenhagen dispatch reports the lands question blocked a second reading of the US Denmark treaty ratifying sale of the West Indies. The vote tied amid strong opposition but ratification was generally expected to advance on another attempt.
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Copenhagen
United States
Denmark
Girls Take On Night Pigeon Post At Western Union
In a local Star office report, female messengers face long shifts and tough duties in the Western Union setup. Some quit then return, others argue pay is too low, while male peers scorn the women though still employ them. The piece notes tension between older girls and younger boys in the staff.
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Western Union
Star Office
Council Finance Committee to Study Next Year Tax Levy
The finance committee will meet with City Comptroller Rip tomight to begin considering the 1995 tax levy. The assessment rolls and city expenses will be reviewed to compute the needed levy, with the rate likely higher than present.
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Riptomight
Notice Seattle Tacoma route steamer Fly fare in effect
Notice announces Seattle to Tacoma steamer Fly single fare and round trip price new in effect October 23. Wanted a young man to learn the business. apply 1107 Third avenue.
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Seattle-Tacoma
Fly
Third Avenue
Solomon's Cane Mystery Tangles Portland Dealers
King Solomon the clairvoyant sent a telegram from Belding Bros Portland dealers claiming he bought a cane for 20 yesterday. Attorney Bo Sweeney says the cane was stolen from his house last January and the king asserts the cane is new in Portland. David LeVake, husband of Cora LeVake, filed his answer in superior court yesterday and his cross complaint involves Dr Frank L Powell of this city.
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King Solomon
Belding Bros
Portland
Bo Sweeney
David LeVake
Cora LeVake
Frank L. Powell
Secret treaty admission in Commons debate shocks London
In the House of Commons debate on October 22 in London, Parliamentary Secretary of Foreign Affairs Cranborne virtually acknowledged a secret treaty exists between Great Britain and Germany outlining undisclosed terms and alliance implications.
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London
House of Commons
Cranborne
Great Britain
Germany
Reilly Tremble Reilly Tremble W-round Boxing Contest
Arrangements are signed for a Western round glove contest at Armory on November 15 between Tommy Keilly of Be lattice and Ben Tremble of Los Angeles. The bout, under the North Western Athletic Club, requires 198 pound weights at 6 pm and a ring entry by 8 pm with a $100 forfeit. Tremble seeks victory after previous clashes and a hope to stamp out Sat detent.
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Armory Ball
Tommy Keilly
Beattice
Ben Tremble
Los Angeles
Northwestern Athletic Club
Reilly
Gite
al Nell
California
Tremble
Parouno Teitly
Unclear Alluring Ads for Sundries and Books
Mosaic of vintage ad snippets listing drugs gums oils lotions and perfumes with prices. also mentions cheap Kodak cameras and photo racks plus a humorous “Junk” book. Names and brands include Royse Kirk Monroe James Otis Jules Verne and The White House Cook Book.
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Royse
Kirk Monroe
James Otis
Jules Verne
Coves Seay
Nee Weners
White House
Three Big Specials for Thursday Umbrella Sale
Special No 1 offers 135 Women's Paragon Frame Umbrellas with silk warp covers and over 30 handles at a dollar each. Special No 2 features 300 Men's Paragon Frame Umbrellas 28 inches long with natural wood handles and fast black rain proof covers priced at half price.
Sale on Fabrics and Accessories From 8 to 11 Sale Window
A wide assortment of textiles and accessories offered at deep discounts from 8 to 11 with prices cut on laces curtains and linens. Items include Peau de Sole Ties and White Cotton Point de Paris Laces with washable edges, Nottingham Curtains in Brussels patterns, Fishnet fabrics, Bibles and Prayer Books Half Price, and a range of garments and notions for women men and children advertised in vivid detail.
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Earth
Point de Paris
Nottingham
Brussels
Mother Hubbard
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Council
A. L. Piper
B& C. Miles Co
John Street
Owens Siding
W. Va
Messenger Boys
Sodame
Aronson
Columbia Street
Solomon’s
Chas. Sasake
Fifth Avenue South
Ryan
Royal Tailoring
Goc
Imperial Tailoring Co
Second Avenue
McCarthy Dry Goods
Reilly Tremble
Nell
Jomen Morrison
Beattie Sporting Fraternity
Rome
India
Bomanland
Pucker
Polney
el Pietoher & Carpenter
Frederick & Nelson Fine Furniture
Frederick & Nelson
Furnisshers
Second Ave
Madison and
Spring Streets
Ae Mans
M. O. Sipes
L. D
D. D
Ss. M. Milne
The
Royal College of Dental Surgeons
Bon Marche
Temporaily
Pike Street
Goodyear
First Avenue
Knit Underwear
Tc. Janes
Jersey
Harlem
Ik. Rose
16C. Net
Cologne
Velvet
Nordhoff & Co. Amusements
Painleas Dentiats
J. Brown
First Ave
MacDougall & Bouthwick
John Cort
Mgr
I Opera Constie
Florodora
Messia
John C. Fisher
Thomas W. Ryley
Seattle
Mar
Kirke Lawes
MA. J. H. Stoddart
Bonnie Brier Bush
Sal Carriages
Chas
B. Marvin
Third Avenue Theatre
Wm. Russell
Sunset
Madison
Thea
Goette
Main
Geo
H. Hamilton
Lese
Titus Bite
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