City council committees meet to discuss water rate and city hall issue
A joint session of the fire water and finance committees is held this evening to review the water rate reduction ordinance and the city hall proposition. The meeting, extended late into the night, faces internal tensions as Councilman Rude is absent amid accusations of political cowardice and strategic mistakes. Heads of departments will present needed information to aid committee decisions.
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Fire and Water
Rude
Daulton
Jall
Crichton
Thomson
City hall site and tax discussions shape budget plan
A committee is expected to push for about a ten percent budget cut at year start with offset schemes like taxing vacant property near water mains. Debate centers on site for a new city hall whether on present ground east-half block or Youler block and style from ornate to plain business structure.
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Mullena and
Daulton
Youler
Jude
Keeser
Cole
Finance Committee
Ortona Reports Russian Cruiser Boarding Deerwin
The British steamer Ortona, arriving from London, reports seeing a Russian cruiser board the British steamer Deerwin, outbound from Liverpool, as of Sept 14 near Gibraltar.
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Gibraltar
Ortona
London
Deerwin
Liverpool
Twixt Robbers and Rail Talks Highlight Late News
A saloon keeper in Bellingham was robbed after midnight by three men. two suspects jailed, the third captured after hiding in a boat. Victories and visits include President Hayes arriving in Victoria aboard the Sundra. Local plans call for a smelter near Elk City.
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Nicholas Pacarovitch
Bellingham
Inspector threatens Rainier club over fire shutters startup
Building Inspector Place announces enforcement of a city ordinance requiring fire shutters on buildings with fire walls before the Rainier club opens next month. He will use police support if needed, but officers say they are unaware of the law. In a separate matter GB Smith Co sues RK Hemmingsen & Co for 2118 claiming unpaid work on Fort Lawton government project.
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Place
New Rainier Club
Smith Company
RK. M. Hemmingsen & Co
Fort Lawton
Clerical Errors Cloud City Hall Bond Plan
A long report cites clerical bungling in drafting city hall and jail bond measures. A special committee debated separating proposals for jail bonds 150000, city hall 500000, and property purchases 150000, with condemnation added. Officials criticized the drafting and confusion persists into the council stage.
Princess Clementine Dubious Match Linked to Brussels Rumors
Brussels reports swirl around a possible marriage between Princess Clementine of Belgium and Prince Victor Napoleon. Critics note Clementine’s age and past royal alliances, while Victor Napoleon faces a morganatic marriage and questions over energy and status.
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Princess Clementine
Belgium
Clementine
Victor Napoleon
Palrae
Miefite
Leopold
Stephanie
Rudolph
Austria
Lovias
Philip of
Saxe Colture
Onity
Prince Victor Napoleon
Jerome Napoleon
Clothilde of
Savoy
Europe
Palace Royal
Notre Dame
Bona Partista
Mathilde
Louis
Eugenie
Dawson Annals Charter Vote In Dawson Territory
The September election in Dawson Y T approved abolishing the city charter and placing city affairs under a territorial commission by a two to one vote. A temporary injunction blocked annulment supporters, but Judge Craig did not grant a permanent restraining order. Gov Congdon now must decide validity amid claims of registration cutoff to thwart votes.
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Dawson
Y. T
Craig
Congdon
Chief cutter returns from New York City
The Herald reports the chief cutter has just returned from New York City and notes the involvement of the tailors at 1329 Second.
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New York
City
Herald
Best Dinner in Seattle at Maison Barberis
A historic Seattle dining listing promotes a four course meal for 60 cents, six courses at a dollar, or twelve courses with Sauternes or Burgundy. Meals offered nightly at Maison Barberis located at Second and James.
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Sauternes
Burgundy
Maison Barberis
James
British Collier Ditton Is Towed Off After Fog Incident
The British collier Ditton ran ashore five miles south of the Cliff House in fog last night. It was feared a total loss but the vessel was towed off this morning uninjured.
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San Francisco
Robbed of Check at Main Street Hotel
Maeda proprietor of the Main Street hotel reported a check theft by a sharper after sending a Japanese employee to the bank with the draft. The employee was approached by a supposed lawyer with a dirty card reading Ss. T. Shults while Officer M. Petersen observed. The incident is under investigation as PD. J. Pendergast was named receiver for the Hotel Western by Judge Bell on motion of creditor Guasie Puphrat.
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F. Maeda
Main Street
Maeda
Ss. T. Shults
No. 69
M. Petersen
PD. J. Pendergast
Hotel Western
Bell
Guasie Puphrat
Well Endangers Lives In Open Lot At Thomas Street
Police warn of an old uncovered well in an open lot at the corner of roadway and Thomas Street. Hundreds of children pass daily on the way to school and neighbors fear an accident. Detective Wappenstein investigated and deemed the well dangerous. owners will be notified to remedy the nuisance.
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Thomas
Wappenstein
Calchas Captured. Catchas Detained in Prize Court
The prize court ordered the release of the Driliaon steamer Catchas and the neutral portion of the cargo, while four cotton and timber items consigned to Japan were confiscated. The Catchas will be held for three more months to permit appeal, as Calchas was captured en route from Puget Sound to Japan.
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Prince Vladivosto Mo
Catchas
Calchas
Puget Sound
Japan
Red Men Bar Saloon Men Excluded From Order
The Red Men of the United States yesterday voted to exclude any persons engaged in the liquor business from the order and elected officers led by Great Incahone Thomas H. Watts of Alabama and Great Prophet Thomas G. Harrison of Indiana.
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ST. Joseph
Red Men
United States
Thos
H. Watts
Alabama
G. Harrison
Indiana
Sagamore
J.W. Cherry
Virginia
W. A. B. Bird
Kansas
Wilson Brooks
Ilinois
J. Bell
Massachusetta
Local Market Prices for Provisions and Produce
A long list of market quotes shows beef, pork, veal, and mutton prices per pound, plus bacon and fresh hams. It includes fruits, vegetables, nuts, dried fruits, and berries by box or crate, with regional origins like Wenatchee and Yakima, and grains, flours, and cereals priced per ton or per barrel.
Warning Notice on Stolen Bonds in Portland
All persons are warned against purchasing certain bonds issued to Lena Walton. Some bonds were stolen from Miss Walton in Portland. If offered to the public Miss Walton's name may have been forged by those leaving them in possession. See Lena Walton.
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Lena
Walton
Miss Walton
Portland
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