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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1905
Page
8
A Washington city faces a bold land bonus pitch tied to a railroad from Bellingham to Spokane. Ex-State Senator Moubray allegedly manned a scheme to raise 1.4 million in land donations, courting local leaders and promoting free advertising for his extensive holdings.
The text asserts papers must adhere to a controversial plan despite desire to withdraw. It alleges a coalition of politicians and chamber of commerce officers will control about 1 million dollars in land without cost. It also claims Bellingham will not be the terminal, predicting expansion via a line from Spokane to forestall opposition.
On an Eighth Avenue street car John O'Brien leaped aboard with a revolver and ordered the driver to speed away. Two more attackers joined, firing as windows shattered. Five blocks later police arrested the trio as O'Brien was wounded in the neck and the others in the neck leg and arm amid a suspected West Ride feud.
A small feature notes a new stretcher device that would extend length when in use. The item prompts varied reactions among people, with some accepting the nickname while others object to it.
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