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colliding with each other. That in consequence numerous accidents have occurred, resulting in loss of life and destruction of property. That as said Grant Street Bridge is now being repaired and as such proposed Branch Bridge will, if constructed, be some distance from the Railroad tracks and will be entirely free from railroad crossings, all such dangers will be avoided and such accidents averted. That such bridge is a public necessity and benefit and should receive immediate consideration and Your Petitioners will ever pray for the same.

NAMES. E.B. Maple Michael 0'Bryan Reed W. Newell of Newellman Co. J.W. Thornton Henry Van Asselt Ward & Brown James Cummings L.J. Stuart M Dickinson John Gourley F Duclo Charles P. Reitze Chas. A. Craig W.W. White S.D. Wharton G Kirschner Frank Paul C.C. Coleman F McNutt Chas. H Frye Geo W Sunlay Chas Bruhn Frank Frye Seattle Transfer Co. B.B. Allen Dan E Brooks J.E. Whitworth