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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1908

Page

5

Rainier Heights streetcar crowd seeks route change

A Rainier Heights resident complains of overcrowded streetcars on the Hammond line and asks the company to abolish the Rainier Heights route in favor of extending cars on the Jackson and Jefferson lines through Mt. Baker Park, calling the move cheaper and better for riders.

Can Y Rainier Weller St Jacob Furth Rainier Heights Jackson At Jefferson At Mt. Haker Park Grumbler

Cotterill Receives Warm Welcome At Democratic Rally

About 5 000 people gathered at Spokane theatre for a Democratic rally featuring Senator George F Cotterill principal speaker. The event highlighted bank deposit guarantees and direct vote reforms as core doctrines. Attendee F C Robertson presided and predicted a large Democratic victory.

Cron Spokane Bate George F. Cot R Ames Cotterill Bryan Kern Brryan F. C Robertson Robertson

HeCUT RATE Pobacens and Braids of Cigar Ad

Fragmentary ad copy mentions tobacco items and cigars with hazy references to vendors and a street location on Third Avenue. No clear event or entities beyond generic product terms are identifiable.

Bridge Plan To Span Union Bay Near University

The county and city agreed to construct a 4,000 foot trestle linking Laurel Kurat with an extension of Twenty fourth Avenue North across Union Bay near the university. The project follows a petition from Whealer and Laurelhuret residents and aims at connecting Laurel Kurat with the bay’s upper end.

F. P. Mullen Laurel Kurat Lake Washington University Whealer Laurelhuret Union Bay

Austria Hungary Turkey Break Off Negotiations

A United Press dispatch from Constantinople reports that negotiations between Austria Hungary and Turkey have definitively ended with the Porte refusing to accept the annexation of Herzegovina as accomplished.

United Press Paris Constantinopre Aage Austria-Hungary Turkey Porte Hoenla Herzegovina

Japanese contractor seeks repeal of indecorum ban to aid Pacific railroad

K Matsuyama, representing a Japanese firm of contractors in Seattle yesterday, travels to Canada to secure Dominion government agreement. The purpose is to repeal the existing ban against Japanese industry, enabling movement toward a broader Pacific railroad project.

K. Matsuyama Haber Seattle Peeterday Canada Dominion Troe Pacific Railroad

Traffic manager arrives in Seattle after transcontinental trip

W. Ww. ton, traffic manager for the G N. Kh, has arrived in Seattle following a cross continental journey. Farmers report difficult times as a result of recent rule changes and hard times continue to be a concern.

W. Ww. Ton G N. Kh Seattle

San Francisco Robbery Leads to Waterfront Arrests

In San Francisco on October 22 a robbery of a waterfront room led to the arrest of James Bos, a recent Brattle arrival, suspected of stealing clothing and money. A money belt containing $900 was taken, but the suspect claims the money is his.

San Francisco James Bos Brattle Wm. Halberg Lux

Prohibition Rally Draws Biggest Crowd in Des Moines

The largest political rally in Des Moines Washington occurred Tuesday night at the schoolhouse. Senatorial candidate Wil Bounty of Kent and Richard Finnell chaired the meeting with Whitfield of Kent making remarks. Prof. Draper led the Juvenile band as music played and voters wore Chatin and Watkine campaign buttons.

United Press Des Moines Wash Wil Bounty Kent Portieth Richard Finnell Whitfield Oth Drapars

Land sale planned on Blalock Island near the Columbia River

A group has bought land on Blalock Island in the Columbia River area and plans to divide it into orchard and garden tracts. Fruit trees are said to mature two weeks earlier than elsewhere. A bridge will be built to the north.

Columbia River

Alfred Holt schedules Puget Sound sailings delayed

The Alfred Holt company owners of the Blue Funnel fleet announce a new schedule for Puget Bound boats delaying the Ningehhow voyage by a week and the Ingehow is set to sail near Wednesday as the revised timetable unfolds. New York dispatch notes racing interests discuss a $500,000 campaign fund for Lieutenant Governor L. A. Chanler opposed by Tammany Hall leaders Conners and Charles F. Murphy in a vigorous deb ate.

Alfred Holt Company England Blue Funnel Ningehhow T* One New York Racin L. & Chanler Chairan Conners Charles F. Mursgay Tammany Hall Toy

Great Northern GM Tours Plant Fixes Rail Service

General Manager J M Gruber visits Leavenworth to inspect the power plant and says 47 000 cars can be sent to any route as needed. He reports the Cascade tunnel project will be finished and in operation for trains by year end.

J. M. Gruber Great Northern Leavenworth Cascade Tunnel

City Officials Plan Bond Lighting Scene Handling

City officials and the treasurer will confer with Carroll and Beattie bankers tomorrow afternoon to handle the bond lighting issue. The scene is expected to be managed by the Beattie financial partners.

Mana City Ce Jet Carroll Bonde Beattie

Tacoma's Parrett Talks Pact Northwest Ties on Pacific Coast

International Bureau director Grace Barber guides pupils to safety during forest fires in Krakow township as part of a dramatic escape.

Tacoma Jenn Parrett International Bureau Pacific Coast Seattle Popii Grace Barber Krakow

Girl testifies to shameful betrayal at court

In a courtroom, a tearful young woman recounts alleged betrayal by Haward Ware, a deserter from Fort George Wright. Ware sits with head bowed as the witness describes the scandal and their arrest at a hotel.

United Press Idayrkert Haward Ware Ware Fort George Wright

Soldier lover bond set as girl testifies in court

A 23 year old woman testified under oath in Mount Vernon court. She covered her face and groaned when asked the most important question. She is held under 65000 bond for trial. Mt Vereen School rumor of Seattle exhibit next year noted in city report.

Sauiéy Mt. Vereen Mebibis Mount Vernon Poseue P.B Seattle

Mounted Patrolman Gored by Rampant Cow in Tacoma

Tacoma dispatch reports Mounted Patrolman William wee was attacked and badly gored while tending a cow at the pound. In Anacortes officials face salary cuts as city economy tightens with new austerity measures.

Tacoma Williame Wee

Beveridge predicts Taft sweep of Western states

Senator Albert J. Beveridge spoke at a Republican meeting in Chicago and forecast Taft's win across the West with possible exceptions of Nevada and Montana. He listed Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Washington and Oregon as carried. The Atlas is here. 98 West Columbia St.

United Press Chicago Albert J. Beveridge Beveridge Taft West Nevada Montana Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Washington Oregon

New Skin Remedy Stops Itching for All Ages

Poslam advertised as a quick relief for eczema and skin troubles in infants and adults. It claims immediate soothing effects on chafing skin and promises cure for acne, herpes, rashes, and other conditions with regular use and a 0 cent trial offer from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.

Quaker Drug Co Seattle Emergency Laboratories West Twent Itt Street New York City

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