Proposed Garbage Monopoly Bill Sparks City Debate
A city council committee introduces an exclusive 45 year garbage collection franchise bill granting one company a monopoly. The measure outlines arbitration, franchise terms, and a tiered monthly fee scale for hotels, restaurants, stores, and other establishments, with rates ranging from under 50 to over 40 dollars monthly.
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Beatthe Ge Company
MONO
Counellman
Hoftus Moertta Thom
Stirrat
Herman Goets
Moyres
Loeb
Istriet
Mtt
Er Otter
Dense Fog Delays Incoming Boats
Heavy fog over the Sound caused several large ships to tie up and wait for clearance. The City of Puebla and Princess Victoria delayed in port, while the Jefferson arrived several hours late. crews cited limited visibility for safety.
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City of
Puebla
Port Townsend
Vancouver
Jefferson
Waterfront idlers have close call at dockside
Crowds along the edge of the dock narrowly escaped serious injury when the spring line of the large British steamer Forette broke during a swing to the wharf. The three inch rope under tremendous strain gave way as the ship moved, endangering bystanders.
Big steamer rams dock in fog injuring Occidental Fisheries pier
A British steamer Forette rammed the Occidental Fisheries dock in fog, causing dock damage and adrift barges. The vessel, fresh from Heffernan drydock, weighs heavy ballast and partly sinks propeller, making maneuvering difficult. The Miinois club hosts Halloween social October 29 at Philosophical Hall with Judge Langley speaking.
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White
Forette
Occidental Flee Company
Cous Ooreres
Dot
Heffernan Drydock
Miinois Club
Theosophical Hall
Fourth Av
Pike St
J. W. Langley
Lincoln
Lincoln Douglas
Vessel Hiram Ingham ready for Gilbert Islands mission
In San Francisco on Oct 27 a newly launched foot auxiliary gasoline schooner named Hiram Ingham was blessed and consecrated for missionary work. It is to spread the gospel in the Gilbert Islands and reaches port next week for loading to serve the mission.
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Francisco
Hiram Ingham
Gilbertee
Campaigning for Bryan by Hobson in San Francisco
Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson of Alabama accused reactionary Republicans of starving Pacific defenses and urged voters to back Bryan. He called for Navy yards on the Pacific coast to repair, build, and equip battleships.
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San Francisco
Congress
Pacific Coast
Pacific
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Bantage
Alabama
Dryan
San Francisco Bay
Roosevelt
Hobson
Firgan
Navy Yards
Woman Injured by Madison Car
Mrs Tecey, slightly deaf, was struck by a Madison street car at noon while crossing between Pearl and Second avenues. She suffered a head cut from sharp stones and was hauled to Seattle General Hospital with injuries not considered serious.
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Madison Street
Piret
Becondave
Mra
Tecey
Heattle General Hospital
Mrs Baxter Plans Wayside Cradle for Homeless Children
Marian Baxter proposes converting the Wayside Emergency Hospital into the Wayside Cradle to care for homeless children. She urged the Presbyterian ministers to seek outside support as municipal aid fades with the city’s own hospital, aiming to establish a long cherished charitable program in coming years.
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Wayside
Marian & Paxter
Presbyterian Ministerial Association
Daxter
European good road ideas explored by conference delegates
City engineser MH Themen and government expert Hill Beattie attend the International conference on good roads. After adjournment they plan an automobile tour through France and Italy to study continental road building forms materials costs and details.
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MH Themen
Uelanecaesler
Meet Hill
Beattie
Parte
France
Ita
Paving in Progress at Exposition Grounds
Two blocks of paving at the ex grounds along Palouse avenue have been completed by Barber Uphalt Paving company whose operations began yesterday morning. Authorities say the entire contract will be finished within ten days.
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Exgrounds
Palouse Av
Barber Uphalt Paving Company
Steamer Riverside Reaches San Francisco in Quiet Voyage
The Riverside arrived in San Francisco yesterday as the Buckman is due tomorrow morning. A fire broke out last night on the British steamer Manuka but was extinguished with only slight damage to the ship and cargo. Une Charleston sailed for China this morning on a long voyage.
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Riverside
San Francisco
Fixchange
Buckman
Charleston
China
Hawaii Considers Day at Exposition and Steam Excursion
The Daily Advertiser of Honolulu reports Hawaii may ask for a Hawaii day at the exposition. Islanders show growing interest in California’s participation and may outfit a large steamer for a similar excursion if proper arrangements are made. Hawaii aims to surpass its previous exposition efforts with the A-Y-P exhibit.
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Daily Advertiser
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii
Island Territory
California
California Promotion Committee
Tts
Rust Looks Set to Defeat Jeffries in 46th District Race
Frank A. Rust Democratic candidate for the legislature in the 46th district appears poised to defeat Republican George W. Jeffries. Rust, long active in Seattle labor circles, has labored to build support among Democrats and independents. Jeffries is recalled as a backer of Levi Ankeny and faced pledges to Preston that he later broke, fueling Rust’s lead.
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Frank A. Rust
George W. Jeffries
Washington
Seattle
Rust
Central Labor Council
Jeffries
Interente
King County
Levi Ankeny
Harold Preston
United States Senate
Preston
Chief offers reward to learn of gambling
Chief of Police Ward authorizes a $60 reward for anyone who can show him a gambling game in the city. He clarifies open gambling means a place where any stranger can join for money stakes. The Star reported gambling in several dozen spots in the business district but owners were warned to close for now. Mayor Miller supports exposing gambling but says Ward must pay if conditions are met. No games have been found yet. further information is welcome.
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the Star
Miller
Ward
Owever
Saved Teddy Bear Doll Fortunes of Fire Witnessed by Children
Two children Duniee and Adelaide Orman escaped a blaze that destroyed their home after trying to make tea for their pets. They clutched a teddy bear and a doll as flames spread from a doll stove. The fire left the house burned and the kids unharmed aside from shock.
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Uni Press
Buianitines
Duniee
Adelaide Orman
Laura A Haines Commuted Sentence After Fraud Conviction
Mrs Laura A Haines, convicted last spring of obtaining goods by false representations from Himmons Fur Co, had her six month sentence commuted by Judge Frater on Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Vanderveer's recommendation, allowing reunion with her family a month before release.
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Laura A. Haines
Himmons Fur Company
Frater
Vanderveer
Humboldt Steamer Refit After Accident
The steamer Humboldt came off the water yesterday and proceeded to the pier to take on cargo for a northbound trip Saturday. She has a new mast a new forefoot and shoe, a rebuilt forward rail, and will receive a fresh coat of paint, improving her appearance after the accident.
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Humboldt
Property adjudged to Samuel Sloan in Sloan case
Notice served on counsel in the Sloan litigation states $100000 of the property in question is loyal to Samuel Sloan separately, not to be part of the estate of Mary Sloan or Steves as claimed. The Supreme Court reversed the Superior Court division favoring Mary Brian’s heirs and remanded for further action.
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Sloan
Beloy
Samuel Slean
Mary Sloan
Steves
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Mary Brian
Lighting System Overtaxed Says City Official
Superintendent L. B. Youngs of the lighting and water department says the system is overtaxed. He notes that commercial demand is daytime and evening peaks strain street lighting, but adds new machinery will provide ample light next Sunday and reduce complaints.
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L. B. Youngs
Lighting and Water Department
Youngs
R Street
Ballard to Get Improved Streetcar Service After Ordinance
City councilman introduces ordinance granting Seattle Electric a one year franchise on Western av without operating earn on it. Ballard Beach line may run on First Ave from Denny Way with ten minute rush hour and fifteen minute off peak service, improving daily transit for Ballard patrons.
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Ballard
Revelle
Seattle Electric Company
First Ay
Ballard Beach
First Av
Denny Way
Armstrong
Doctors Wo and Hanover Charged With Practicing Medicine
Informations were filed today that Joe Young Wo and William Hanover are charged with practicing medicine without a license. Alice Brown is the complainant in both cases, Hanover's office at Third and Pike.
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Joe Young Wo
William ‘Hanover
Alice Brown
Hanover
Tx Ag
Pike
Act IV Resolve After Villain’s Schemes Aboard
At Madrona hall tonight Judge Alfred Itle Charlies Pullen and Walter Allen will speak for the democrats. The speaker lineup promises discussion of political strategy and final outcomes ahead of the election.
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Madrona Hall
Alfred Itle
Charlies Pullen
Walter Allen
Democratic Street Meetings Start With Wagon Tour
The Democratic county committee opened with street meetings led by Judge M. M. Godman, W. A. Hornheimer, and Lawrence Moore of Los Angeles. Meetings occurred at Fourth and Pike and other street corners with two more planned tonight at six venues. attorneys from Idaho and local figures scouted for comments as candidates campaign in Redmond and Yelm areas.
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Democratic County Committee
M. M. Godman
W. A. Hornheimer
Lawrence Moore
Los Angeles
Pike
Ace
Evidence on Cot tage City steering gear failure after Bainbridge collision
Marine inspectors collected evidence this morning supporting a claim that the steering gear of the Cot tage City was out of order when she collided with the Bainbridge at St Paul. Witnesses included Capt A C Jensen Louis Hansen Oscar Nielsen William Peel Fred Shehr and H A Tucker. Capt Craig in bed awaits examination.
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Cottage City
Bainbridge
St. Paul
A. C. Jensen
Louie Hansen
Oscar Nielsen
William Peel
Fred Shehr
H. A. Tucker
Craig
Ancient Order of United Workmen 40th Anniversary Banquet
Members celebrate the 40th anniversary with a meeting and banquet in the Arcede ball. Past Grand Master J. G. Tate will be the principal speaker. other officers will speak and a dance will follow. All members are welcome to attend.
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Order of United Workmen
Order
Arcede
J. G. Tate
Charles Hal bert Charged With Larceny In Ring Theft
Information filed charges Charles Hal bert with larceny for allegedly stealing a diamond ring valued at 250 dollars from a residence on 1st Avenue. Authorities stated the incident occurred earlier today and the case proceeds through the local court system.
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Charles Halbert
Men lodge complaints against employment agencies
Fifty laborers accuse Rudensey and Rudensey agencies of taking money for jobs that did not exist and failing to reimburse traveling expenses. The Civil Service Commission cannot fix the issue. complaints go to the city council and labor committee for investigation and possible recommendations.
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Civil Service Commission
Grout
Rudensey & Rudensey
Pioneer
Yesterway
North Yakima
Council
Labor Committee
Labor Socialists Challenge Ballot Ruling in Supreme Court
W. J. Phipps, chairman of the state labor socialist committee, has engaged counsel to fight Secretary Nichols ruling that keeps the party's presidential electors off the ticket. The case will be heard today before the supreme court by A. A. Booth. The party cites the jail of Colorado's secretary of state who refused to place the business men’s ticket on the ballot. Rutherford and Longfellow spoke at a Springbrook Republican meeting. a Democratic rally occurred at Columbia Hall.
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W. J. Phipps
State Labor Socialist Committee
Nichols
Supreme Court
A. A. Booth
Colorado
Republican rallies planned across city venues tonight
Robert McKay of the Young Men's Democratic club presided as Cicero R. Hawkins and Ken F. Shields spoke. A big Republican rally is set for Hibernian hall at Ninth and Yesler with Edward Hanna on Labor, and speakers Dr. J. A. Ghent McKee Dunlap George H. Revelle and Bob Hodge. Additional talks planned at Booth Park and Maple Valley under county Republican auspices with Ralph Pierce and Frank B. Sayre. In Portland two pay-as-you-enter care orders arrive from Portland Railway Light and Power with twenty more en route from St Louis.
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Robert McKay
The
Young Men's Democratic Club
Cicero R. Hawkins
Ken F. Shields
Hibernian Hall
Ninth and
Yesler
Edward Hanna
Labor
J. A. Ghent
McKee Dunlap
George H. Revelle
Bob Hodge
P. D. Hughes
George H. Vanderveer
Booth Park
Dudley's Hall
Republican Committee
Portland
Portland Railway, Light & Power Company
City
St. Loute
Straw Ballot Fund Drive By Women's Club Initiated
The Women's Century club begins a straw ballot to raise funds for a home for homeless girls with white ballots for men and yellow for suffragists. A Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs meeting endorsed it and will provide clerks of election. Polling booths planned in downtown stores for Saturday. 300 clerks anticipated.
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Women's Century Club
Christopher Horr
Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs
Federation
Chamber of Commerce of the Century Club
Home For Girls
Bloodhounds Join In Search For Kloebers
A large search party returns to the Green River Hot Springs hotel after another fruitless day hunting for Fred W. Kloeber, missing since a hunting trip with Julius Kumle. Bloodhounds Sam and Livrady lead the effort as twenty men camp atop Rooster Comb, with hope fading yet relatives enduring.
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Green River Hot Springs
Julius Kumle
Rooster Comb Mountain
Fred W. Kroeber
Rooster Comb
Hot Springs
Kroeber
Fred Kloeber
Harry McDermott
Sam
Livrady
Kamle
Kloeber
al McDonald
Charles Kloeber
J. 8
Dolaura Reaches After Cape Horn Voyage
The Dolaura arrived here today after leaving Quebec on August 4 and completing a successful voyage around Cape Horn. Aboard are Sir Robin and Sir Maurice Bromiey with Lieutenant Governor Dunamutt. After coast, the Dolaura will proceed to Victoria.
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Columbia
Dolaura
Quebec
Cape Horn
Robin
Dunamutt
Maurice Bromiey
Victoria
Stocks Move Narrow Amid Quiet Trading in New York
Market report from New York on October 27, 1908 shows mixed figures with many issues trading near unchanged. Notable levels include Amalgamated Copper around 80, Amalgamated Sugar lower, and large volumes in Western Union and Railroad shares as call money sits at 1 percent and total sales reach 637,400 shares.
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New York
A’k’d
Amalg
Am. Locom
Sugar
Anacon
Atchison
Cones
Brooklyn
Pacific
Col. F. & Iron
Erie
Gen Electric
I Ae
Lil
Central
Kan
Natl
N.Y
North
Penn. Ry
Ae Pe
Stow Fe Weatin
West
Union, —Y Soul Oo
Chicago Grain Market Moves on October 27 1908
Trade results show Bee options with rises and falls across May and July contracts. Prices listed include highs and lows with percentage moves, signaling active speculative activity in Chicago grain futures.
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Chicago Grain
Chicago
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Song of
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BIG Steamer Rams Fish Company’s Dock
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United Press
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Capt. Hobson
Madison
Europe
Teddy Bear
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Villian
Hut
Hfe
Dewerta
H. Cohl
F.C. Robinson
Idaho
Redmond Tonmlacht Gca
Reynelds, HF. Huntley
D. A. McDonald
County Democratic Committee
Ge Hanson
Yakime County
State
Republican Central Committee
Yelmuraton County
Cottage City Hearing
R. R. Wreck
Rainier
Flrat Ave
A. L. Rutherford
J. H. Longfellow
Springbrook
Columbia Hall
Ralph Pierce
Frank B. Sayre
Maple Valley
Inite
Horn
San Diego
James Duinemuir
Brit
Federal Paint & Wall Paper Co
First Ave
C. Osborn & CO
Peat War PaperCo
Fivet Ave
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Kohler & Chase Pianos
Kohler & Chase
Koehlerve Chase
Weber
J. W. Bullock
Seattle, Wash
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