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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1906
Page
3
The report outlines rising electric utility costs and projected totals through 1920 amid the fight over municipal ownership. It notes increases this year and a long trend of annual gains, detailing figures like 817 312 for a period and a 125 448 rise, with a general 18 percent yearly growth estimate as Seattle weighs public vs private control.
A reader weighs starting a savings plan for dependents and asks if it is wise to open a curity Savings and Safe Company account at 113 Senecast. The piece discusses small weekly contributions and the goal of helping children build savings through regular deposits.
The text notes that extensions and improvements are being made but no heavy capital investment is planned. Operating expenses grow with gross earnings but at a slower rate. From 1902 to 1905 gross earnings rose about 45 percent while operating expenses increased 26 percent, boosting net income.
The notice states funds are available for investment to pay dividends and promises increases exceeding 100 percent. It emphasizes financial action and potential returns without specifying entities or dates.
On September 14 the county commission will solicit bids to build a mile of macadam road connecting the new government road with the county road near the Meadows. Price and Hell are expected to execute the project to obtain required materials.
Maj Lynch Blowse, long associated with the Seattle Commercial Club as a solicitor, has departed from the club’s employ.
Dr. Herman F. Titus socialist orator and editor was arrested for blocking a street while delivering a socialistic address. He appeared before Judge Gordon, pleaded not guilty, argued the street was not blocked, and the case was taken under advisement with a future ruling date. The notice ends with an unrelated advertisement for Knapp & West architects.
The corner stone of the new chapel at 50th and Sunnyside avenues will be laid at 4 p m tomorrow. Right Rev Edward J O Dea will preside assisted by local clergy. Wagner's band will provide music and Seattle Electric will run extra Green Lake line cars for attendees.
D C Floyd and Company at 210 Collins Ride offer grinding and mounting services for agate pebbles at a very reasonable charge. The ad emphasizes affordable pricing and local availability.
A ceremony at the Catholic church coincided with a viewing of the new home site and the attractive tract of ground where the house is being constructed.
Capt Marechese commander of the Italia prepares to greet the Tallan fiser Dogali on arrival expected tomorrow or Monday. The crew will be entertained royally while here.
Rainier Investment Co represented by B F Reed Edmund Bowen and B A Stuart refiled a protest with the city of Seattle at the vacation of Penny Pacific California Oregon and Snoqualmie streets sought by Union Pacific railway. Protestors claim ownership of extensive acreage on the west side of Fourth or south between Denny and Harrison and plan to subdivide the property in South Beattle.
The tenth anniversary of Rev. Ho ward J. O'Dea bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Newqually was celebrated this morning with a pontifical mass sung by the bishop. A large audience attended. Local priests joined at luncheon at his residence 710 Terry Ave. He noted church growth in ten years with new churches in the state accommodating 26 000 to 40 000 people and mentioned the Christian Brothers of California locating in Vancouver.
Advertisement promotes hunting gear including rifles shotguns hunting suits and cartridges offered by Piper Taft with competitive pricing and package deals for hunters planning a trip.
The Velvet Baking Co claims its plant is new and sanitary with mechanized dough mixing, strict health checks, daily clean uniforms, and waxed paper sealed loaves. Velvet Bread costs more per loaf, with grocers offered Velvet Flour and a public inspection invitation at the corner of Thomas and Fourth Avenue.
The article notes Bishop O'Dea a native of Bouton who trained at the Jesuit St Ignatius school and was ordained by Archbishop Babre. It adds Walla Walla and the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart from Rome, and that next year he will celebrate his silver jubilee in Portland.
Los Angeles report notes plumbers back to work after a short week, having earned $64 for the day and a Saturday half holiday. The brief item highlights continued labor activity and pay for the crew.
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