Omic Page Heroes to Stage Elks Benefit Show
The Omic Page Heroes perform at Moore Theatre in a 1908 production titled Tod?ies in Helland for the Elks building fund. Author Getz directs with Downie Clark. cast includes Happy Hook Foxy Grandpa and Katsen jammer Ride among others. Rehearsals at the Elke club nightly. staged at Fourth Ave and Spring St venue.
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Geing
Atage
Moore Theatre
Elke
Toodies
Helland
T R
Jammer
Holland
Elke’ Club
Getz
Downie Clark
Fourth Av
Allvut
Hohensta
Toodlea
Commissioners Reject Canal Project Amid Legal Debate
County commissioners refuse canal assessment citing unconstitutional act of the water legislature as invalid. King Attorney Mackintosh and Lake Washing commissioners dispute the ruling, while prominent lawyers argue the board lacks power to judge constitutional validity.
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King
Mackintosh
Board of County Com
Wat
Board of Lake Washing Commissioners
Federal Appeals Uphold Interstate Rate Power In Lumber Case
In San Francisco a US circuit court panel upheld the federal Interstate Commerce Act power to set railroad rates. The ruling allows the lower lumber rate of 3.16 per thousand feet from Willamette River points to San Francisco bay, while Oregon lumber shipments via the Southern Pacific face ongoing rates at 3.40. The injunction remains intact pending possible appeals.
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United
Francisco
W. B. Gilbert
W. W. Morp
Erskine M. Ross
United States Circuit Court of
Here
Interstate Fee Commission
Pacific
Oregon
San
Court of the
United States
Willamette River
San Francisco Bay
Fight to start canal project immediately urged
Ex Governor MelGraw accuses obstructionists of delaying a major canal project that would bring millions to the city. Mandamus suits will be filed promptly against commissioners as the state supreme court is pressed to act. The governor calls the opposition an outrageous barrier to the community’s future prosperity.
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Lakeington Canal
Supreme Court of
MelGraw
The
Star Today
Ballard
Burglars Take Food Stock In Winter Prep
Burglars pried open a rear door at 1013 Fourth Ave and removed 160 pounds of sugar and 16 pounds of beans along with butter and other provisions. F Berglund, owner, suspects wagon use. In a separate report Henry Fussell of 514 Fitzhavi reported a room worker entered his apartment yesterday afternoon and stole some clothes.
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F. Berglund
Henry Fussell
Fitzhav
Roosevelt visit highlights campaign contrasts in Iowa
During a tour stop in Iowa a large crowd greeted him as Roosevelt’s stance in the political campaign emerged from a recently public letter. The piece notes Bryan’s critique of the open fundraising approach and the Democratic plan to publish a full contributor list as a rebuke to the president.
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Iowa
Roosevelt
Bryan
Gill Debuts New Tailor Made Suit For Mayor Hi
The acting mayor Hi purchases two dark blue suits embodying the latest features. Secretary Jack Slattery will accompany Hi to the tailor shop to check the fit this afternoon. Hi contemplates whether to wear a swallowtail or conventional cut, and chooses the latter for longevity.
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Hi Gill
Jack Slattery
Miller
W. E
Silk fabric line offers Sahib Pongee in varied colors
Pure silk Sahib Pongee fabric features a rough surface and 27 inch width. A full staple color line includes black cream light blue and pink. Priced at 75e per yard.
New Eiderdowns Offered in Various Colors and Prices
Three complete lines of eiderdowns presented with many popular color choices. Prices are 5 and 8, 75c, and 1.00 dollars per yard.
Scotch Flannels for Children's Dresses and Pajamas
Washable Scotch flannels offered for children's dresses waistings and pajamas. They measure 30 inches wide and come in plain colors stripes checks and small plaids. Price 45 cents a yard.
October Basement Sale Offers Silverware Deals
The Basement Salesroom hosts a October event featuring high value silverware. Includes Silver-Plated Sugars and Creamers at 3.75 per pair, Child's Mugs for 1.00 each, Spoon Boats 2.50 each, Fern Dishes 3.95 each, Bread Trays 2.25 each, Fruit Knives 1.50 for six, Baking Dishes 3.50 each, and Crumb Tray 2.95 per pair, plus other items priced 1.50 to 6.00.
Hosiery Prices in Multiple Styles and Sizes
An itemized listing of women's and misses hosiery with prices per box of six pairs. Styles include cotton, lisle, silk, mercerized, and outsize options in various weights, hems, soles, and finishes. Includes Misses and Ri Alto brand lines with several price points from 1.10 to 5.50 per box of six.
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Wagner
Guaranty Plan Attacked at Bankers Convention
Denver opening of the American Bankers Association annual meeting featured strong opposition to the postal savings bank plan and guarantying bank deposits. President Powers condemned the guaranty proposal as dangerous while Governor Buchtel and Mayor Speer welcomed delegates. Dr Woodrow Wilson spoke on The Banker and the Nation urging bankers to consider national interests beyond their firms.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
Postal Savings Bank
American Bankers
Joahua D. Powers
Henry A. Buchtel
Speer
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
Edward Curtis Returns From Northwest Ethnographic Trip
Noted artist Edward S. Curtis returned to Seattle after a three months journey among the Crow, Sioux, Mandan, Assiniboines and other tribes to secure additional proststra for his million dollar North American Indians project. Two volumes of Curtis books soon.
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Edward S. Curtis
Seattle
Curtis
Remaining volumes of set to be published for delivery next January
Mr. Cortin says the 15 remaining volumes will need about seven and a half years to finish after delivery next January. The 20 volume set is priced at $4,000.
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Cortin
Fire destroys frame building on 10th Ave W
A one story frame building at 2120 10th Ave W burned last night. Loss estimated at about $1200. Tenant T Strudevant was away. Property owned by Nova Larnon. Insurance coverage of $400.
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10Th Av. W
T. Strudevant
Nova Larnon
Graham Avenue Regrade to be Paid by Local Assessment
The Star confirms Graham Avenue regrade will be funded by a local assessment over five years. If unpaid by October 17, the first installment is due next year with 8 percent interest and equal yearly portions thereafter. The Renton line schedule shifts to broader local car intervals, with varied frequencies through the day.
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Star
Man Arrest Tied to Gold Heist and Roommate
Police captured Peter Witking of Paesian after a night arrest linked to a burglary involving $100 in gold and a roommate named Chas Carton. Glen Humes and others were mentioned in connection with the investigation.
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Chas Carton
Peter Witking
Glen Humes
Regulators to address car schedules at council
Supt Boullion of the department of public utilities will introduce two ordinances at the next regular council meeting regulating streetcar schedules on the Seattle Renton and Southern line and the Ballard Beach and Fort Lawton lines of the Seattle Electric Co.
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Boullion
Department of Public Utilities
Seattle
Renton & Southern
Hallard Beach and
Fort Lawton
Seattle Bleetric Co
Lace or Collar Pins 12 4c Pair Serviceable
Lace or collar pins described as 12 4c pair with strong catches and sharp pins. Made of rolled plate with plain or beaded patterns in Roman gold finish.
Silk Elastic Belting Price List
White, black and shades offered in 1% and 2 inch widths. Prices include 50c and 60c per yard for plain silk elastic belting in black and colors. Tafetta elastic belting in white and black priced 1.00 and 1.25 per yard. Other colors at 1.50 per yard. Fancy embossed elastic belting at 50c, 1.00 and 1.50 per yard in black brown navy or white.
Cut Glass Sale Offers Various Rich Pieces at Savings
The sale features October wedding gifts with low prices on items such as Cut Glass Fruit Bowls 2.50, Deep Bowls 8 inches with Whirlwind designs, Fern Dishes 7.50, Vases 2.50, Pitchers 5.00, Sugars and Creamers 2.50 a pair, Vinegar Cruets 1.95, Handled Nappies 1.25, Bon Bon Dishes 1.25. Items emphasize brilliant cut patterns and decorative shapes for gifting.
Bank Clearings and Balances Reported in Seattle
Bank clearings in Seattle show today’s total $1,272,265.32 with balances of $189,855.33. Another line lists clearings at $1,062,128 and mentions assorted figures such as “cessvesers” imprecise in the OCR.
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Seattle
TSA
Market Report from New York and Chicago Trading Floors
Stocks listed by S C Osborn & Co with mixed highs and lows across firms led by Amalgamated Cop and Anaconda. Chicago Grain notes shows Wheat pricing and May futures. overall market activity tepid amid broad fluctuations.
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New York
Lowcom
Atehiron
Ty Tea ath _M. & St. P
North
Pacific
Penn. Ry
South
U. S. Woahs
Steel
Chicago
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Omic Page
ELKS
Interstate Commission
Washington
University of Buda
T Jennings Higan
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Ovienal
Axminster
Alexander Smith & Sons
Bigelow Carpet Co
Ridito
Frederick & Nelson Cotton and
Lisle Hose
Rialto
Guaranty
Frederick-Nelsop
Graham Ave
Renton
Pure Beach
Fort Langon
S.C. Osborn & CO
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