Rumors Rise Of Stewart Resignation Over Post Charges
Report says Postmaster George M. Stewart may resign amid charges by Charles, former local post office superintendent, about money from a campaign fund. Investigation previously questioned by Washington officials and the national civil service commission. The affair ties to American Investment Company gas franchise efforts and related lawsuits in Seattle.
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Post
George M. Stewart
Charles
United Civil Service Commission of
Warts
Stewart
Washington
National Commission
Queen of
Chamber of Commerce
American Investment Company
Seattle
Will Extend Tracks for Expo in Seattle
A special meeting of the Seattle Terminal Co. outlines plans to extend tracks and build sheds to handle a surge of visitors during the exposition year. Completion will take several months as organizers prepare facilities under Rev. Wm. H. Leech of Trinity M. B. Church.
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Seattle Terminal Co
Seattle
Wm. H. Leech
Trinity M. B. Church
Geographical Contest Ends Tomorrow
The $25,000 Geographical Contest by Pioneer House closes tomorrow. Late entries after September 26 will not be considered. The Board of Judges includes Rev. WA Major of Seattle, Jan Dege of Tacoma, and George Mock of Bellingham.
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Pioneer House
Rev. WA. Major
Seattle
Jan
Dege Tacoma
George Mock
Bellingham
Methodist commissioner chosen for Av. P. exposition task
A Methodist conference in Tacoma selected a commissioner to represent the church at the Av. P. exposition. The appointment sets the stage for church participation in the event and outlines the official duties assigned to the chosen representative.
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Tacoma
Old Fireboat Snoqualmie To Be Condemned
Council finance committee member Jackson said the Snoqualmie fireboat will likely be condemned by the government inspector due to a deteriorating wooden hull. An appropriation to repair it may be denied since a new fireboat costing $86,000 is under construction.
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Counseilman Jackson
Taat Olaht
Jewish New Year Observances Begin Tonight
Tomorrow marks the Jewish new year and the year 5069 per Talmudic calculation. Services start at 7 o'clock in city synagogues and halls with prayers for the new year and repentance. The trumpet is postponed to Sunday since it cannot be blown on Saturday. About 150 Spanish Jews will gather for special services at Ninth and Yealer. The Hersh congregation meets at Washington Hall, 14th Ave and EB Fir.
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Hallest Ia
Ninth and Yealer
Washington Ball
Temple of Spiritualism Planned in Seattle by W Kossuth Gordon
W Kossuth Gordon of 1511 Sid ave conducts regular spiritualist services in Seattle and plans a temple of Spiritualism taught by lectures discussions and literature. He asserts 16 060 Spiritualists in Seattle and vicinity and aims to raise small contributions from all to fund the temple.
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W. Kossuth Gordon
Seattle
Gordon
City council panel approves funds for new building and furnishings
The fence committee approved $45,006 for the new municipal building and $923,000 for furnishings for the departments that will occupy the structure.
City Council Approves 9783 for Cluster Light Installations
The council voted to appropriate 9783 dollars as the city share of installing cluster lights on Thursday. The remaining 45,000 dollars will be raised by direct assessment. The remark about the life left by the poor appears as editorial comment.
Lady Barbers Plan Picnic and Dance at Wildwood Park
The ladies barbers and their friends will hold a picnic and dance at Wildwood Park on Sunday afternoon and evening. Prizes will be awarded for the best dancers. Steamers Wildwood and another vessel will leave Leecht Park hourly. All welcome. Round trips available.
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Wildwood Park
Wildwood
Leecht Park
Fourth Avenue Opens to Traffic in Seattle
After years of imaginary existence the fabled Fourth Avenue becomes a real route from Union Street to Pike Street as a final dirt pile is cleared. Workers report a dirt wagon and mules can pass, signaling rapid improvement and paving the way for full city traffic once the cut settles.
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Seattle
Pike At
Kalem is Arrested by Voluntary Surrender
John Kalem, a public market merchant, is arrested on a charge of possessing an American eagle kept for the park commission. Game Warden Rief swore out the complaint, no warrant issued. Kalem turned himself in to Judge Carroll and was released on his own recognizance.
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John Kalem
Park Commission
Rief
Kalem
Shipping notes from Tacoma harbor amid October bustle
At Tacoma Oriental dock the Lriiteh steamer Eumerie rammed the Bellerophon, bending plates with property damage around 2600 dollars. W F Babcock crew paid off. Captain Stirling plans lumber loading for Sydney late October. Japanese line considers replacing European captains with Japanese to cut costs.
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Tacoma
Lriiteh
Eumerie
Bellerophon
W. F. Babcock
United States Shipping
Peterson
Babcock
Winslow
Stirling
Sydney
Charity Tags Not Yet On Sale Amid Sales Confusion
Charity organizers debate sale plan with a noon meeting to decide if tags go on sale in stores until October 3 or limit efforts to a single day. Some officials favor one day only, October 3, due to widespread confusion over the proposed store and street campaign.
Improvement Club Meeting Discusses Bridge Plans at Latona Hall
A newly organized 10th Ward Improvement club with about 700 members will meet this evening at Paysee's hall Latona bridge. The agenda includes the Lake Union bridge at 10th av and the Washington canal, along with other important business.
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10Th Ward
Chief Ward Pursues Webster Over Embezzlement Case
Seattle police Chief Ward plans to bring Jesse Grant Webster from Oakland California to Seattle to answer a $6000 embezzlement charge tied to the Cascade laundry. The expense will be borne by the firm accused of employing him.
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Jesse Grant Webster
Oakland
Cal
Seattle
Cascade Laundry
Ward
Carpenter Falls From Building In West Seattle
Isaac Comer a 58 year old carpenter employed by RE Round & Co fell about 40 feet from a building in West Seattle this morning. He escaped death but suffered a fractured rib a fracture of the sea and several bruises. He was taken to Seattle General Hospital.
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Seattle
Isaac Comer
RE. J. Round & Co
Seattle General Hospital
City council panels inspect old stables for possible use
Members of the finance and public buildings and grounds committees visited the old municipal stables south of Kingat this afternoon to assess whether the structure is fit for use.
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Kingat
Perrines in Malaga Seek Silent Son H Leroy Perrine
Mr and Mrs Perrine of Malaga Washington urge news from their son H Leroy Perrine who had been missing from home for some time seeking any information about his whereabouts or safety.
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Mrs. Perrine
Malaga
Washington
H. Leroy Perrine
Geographical Contest Ends With Cash Prize
The 25 90 Geographical Contest run by D B Johnston Co ends submissions by September 26. Winners will be announced at the earliest possible date.
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D. 8
Johbnston Co
Tomer
September Sale House Furnishings Highlight Special Items
The notice advertises a September sale featuring folding wash benches with versatile wringer options, side-handle dusting brushes, Hudson folding clothes driers, Henis self-baiting broiler, novelty ball-bearing wringer, Virginia single wash-board, magic glass and paint cleaner, and wire rug and carpet beater, each marked as specials.
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Virginia
Drummers' Samples and Remnants For Home Use
The notice describes carpet ends and linoleum remnants suitable for home projects. Large carpet ends can cover a bedroom, borders convert them to rugs, linoleum remnants become stove boards, and some oven pieces fit bathrooms or small kites.
Pictures and Paintings Clearance Sale Finds
Clearout of oil paintings including pastorals and marine views with gilt frames and shadow boxes priced at 6.25. An assortment of Madonnas Cupid figures and Mottoes in passepartout offered at 15 cents each.
Woman Fights Sneak Thief At Local Home
After a thief ransacked the B. D. Karr residence at 541 16th Ave a 46 year old neighbor Mrs Mary Kerr of 5644 16th Ave fought the man for five minutes to detain him until police. He escaped after breaking free with no items stolen.
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B. D. Karr
16Th Av
Mary Kerr
Karr
May Demand Recall of Councilman Hines in Rainier Valley
Petitions circulated at a meeting of the newly organized Public Service league in Rainier valley demand the recall of Councilman Hines of the Twelfth ward over his stance on street car agitation. Attendees greeted mentions of Hines with jeers and hisses.
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Hines
Twelfth Ward
Public Service League
Rainier Valley
Sites Chosen For Public Fountains In City
Miss Anne Rasdale led a tour with Maloney Frederick Saw yer and James Conway to select fountain sites for horses. The finance committee supports 18 potential locations, though the current plan calls for six fountains.
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Maloney
Frederick Sawyer
Finance Committee
James Conway
Anne Rasdale
Monsignieur Honored by Bishop O Dea at St James Cathedral
Bishop O Dea presided at St James cathedral where Monsignieur was honored. A banquet followed yesterday afternoon in the Hotel Savoy celebrating the prelate.
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Monsiegneur
O'Dea
St. James Cathedral
Savoy
California Man Dies in Seattle After Health Trip
James G. Nagle a 32 year Nevada City California resident and former under sheriff died last night in Seattle at the home of his sisters Misses Jane F Katherine M and Imelda M Nagle 991% Eighth Avenue He had come to Seattle three months ago seeking to regain his health The body will be shipped to Nevada City for burial
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Yosemite
University Street
C. D. Hillman
Times Block
Seattle
James G. Nagle
Nevada City
Cal
Jane F
Katherine M
Imelda M. Nagle
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