New Vancouver to Yakima Railroad Advances 30 Miles
Thirty miles of the Vancouver Kitekitat Yakima railroad are completed with rapid progress on the remaining section. The 1 1/2 mile line will connect Yakima and Vancouver by rail, driven by Washington and Oregon capital. The route traverses rich farming lands and timber belts near Mount Adams and coal fields awaiting development. The Kilkitat valley, previously roadless, will gain rail access as the project sustains itself through operations.
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Vancouver, Kitekitat & Yakima
Yakima
Vancouver
Washington
Oregon
Mount Adama
Kilekitat
Illinois Anti-Trust Law Tested by Attorney General
Springfield Aug 1 The Attorney General Akin mails to state attorneys a list of corporations certified by the secretary of state as failing to comply with the anti trust law of 1891 for 1894. Each company must file a report and pay a $1 fee or face penalties. prosecutors are urged to pursue recovery.
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Springfield
Building Permits Filed for Two New Homes
Building permits issued to J. W. Farnham for a two story residence at 2% First Avenue costing $1,409 and to John A. Dyck for a two story residence at 1406 Eleventh Avenue costing $1,000.
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J. W. Farnham
First Avenue
John A. Dyck
Eleventh Avenue
Gen Anderson Calls For Governor General Rule In Philippines
Brig. Gen. Thomas M. Anderson, commanding the department of the lakes, argues that the Philippines require a strong, civilian governor general with full control over policy and subordinate military authorities. He urges selecting the best talents for this role and asserts the governor general should direct the course of action without military interference.
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Chicago
Philippine Islands
Thomas M. Anderson
Department of the Lakes
Philippines
Irish Americans Form a Society United Irishish Society
Delegates from about one hundred Irish societies met in New York on August 1 and organized the United Trigth-an Society to advance the Irish people. The constitution seeks closer unity among Irish for national advancement and to influence the upcoming presidential election, opposing imperialism and favoring reduced ties with England.
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New York
United Trigth-an Society
Imperteliem
England
National League Games Report and Standings
National League results from Aug 1 show Baltimore defeating Pittsburgh 7 3 at Pittsburgh and Cincinnati beating Cincinnati 4 3 at Cincinnati plus Chicago 5 Washington 3 in Washington. Rain halted Boston versus St Louis. standings list Brooklyn 68 2, Philadelphia 69 3, Baltimore 69 7, Chicago 40 36, Cincinnati 53 17, New York 41 12, Washington 47 4, Cleveland 16 9.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Pittsborg
Loutaville
New York
Louisville
Cincinnati
Washington
W. L
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Pittebure
Poisoned Fruit Ties At Inns of Court Hotel Mystery
London reports a wave of poisoning among guests at the Inns of Court Hotel linked to American canned fruit. A second victim, Mr. F W Bartlett of Philadelphia, died in the night after others fell ill a week earlier. Medical examiners cite enteritis as the cause for the earlier death.
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London
Inns of the Court Hotel
F. W. Bartlett
Philadelphia
Piniayson-Francon Company Joins Thread Combine
Millabuty August 1 report notes Piniayson Francon Company of Grafton joining the thread combine. Property turned over to trustees today with revenue stamp showing a price of $227,000. The mill will operate as usual and about 590 workers employed.
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Millabuty
Masa
Piniayson-Francon Company, Limited
Grafton
Western Union Messenger Boy Strike Briefly Ends
About 15 Western Union messenger boys walked out in Nashville Tennessee this morning demanding 2 cents for delivering merchandise and the discharge of an objectionable clerk. They returned to work one by one after a few minutes except for one boy who remained out.
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Nashvill
Tenn
Western Union Messenger
Merangen
Carlos Freed After Bail Posted at Madison Park Case
Carlos is released on bond after a prosecuting witness testimony issue. He posted 100 dollars bail from his wife and must report daily to the jail. The case involved him being bunched out of 400 dollars at Madison Park.
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Carlos
Madison Park
Vast assortment of world facts and curiosities
A miscellany notes diverse items from parks in New York and rain in Manila to church communion cups and telegraph topics. It cites figures on inmates in Swiss asylums, goats in the U S and Europe, marriages at age 23, and various oddities from Berlin tuberculosis to New Zealand matrimony ads.
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Berlin
Special Sale Fine Note Paper in Boxes
Denny Coryell Co. advertises a special sale of fine note paper sold in boxes at 716 Ist Ave.
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Denny Coryell Co
Ist Ave
Teller Talks on Politics in City Visit
Hon. Henry M. Teller, senior U S senator from Colorado, arrived after mining tours. He predicts Bevan will be the Democratic candidate for president and says Democrats who backed Bryan will support him. Teller notes possible Democratic Silver Republican and populist alliance and calls the Philippine situation unsatisfactory but declines to criticise the administration.
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Henry M. Teller
United States
Colorado
Kootenay
Columbia
Teller
Bevan
Bryan
Philippines
Canal delay tactic sparks debate in Chicago
Senator Warner Miller spoke in Chicago en route to Denver about delaying action on the canal question. He blamed President McKinley’s inquiry commission for hindering progress, a move seen as the handiwork of canal opponents. Pacific railroads and broad commercial interests also challenge the canal’s necessity, citing wartime routes and long ocean journeys.
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Chicago
Warner Miller Padaed
Denver
Ile
McKinley
Pacific Railroads
Oregon
Horn
Copper Coins From India Arrive in New York
The steam ship Cevie delivered 9,999 bagas of copper coins from India to the Oxford Copper company for refining as copper scrap. The coins, now valued at copper prices, would yield profit if melted into copper, with copper at 14.4 cents per pound, and changes in price cited as factors.
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New York, Ave
Cevie
India
Oxford Copper Company
Tite
China
Treasury agent arrives to seizes illicit liquor in Alaska
A Treasury department special agent is in the city to investigate illegal liquor shipments to Alaska since 1884. He will collect from all who shipped any amount of liquor the full tax plus penalties.
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Treasury Department
Alaska
Captain Coghlan Assigned to Seattle Naval Station
Captain J B Coghlan arrives in Seattle under Navy orders to relieve Captain Green as commandant of the Port Orchard naval station. Coghlan, former commander of the US 8 cruiser Raleigh, aided Admiral Dewey at Manila and delivered a notable toast in New York.
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J. B. Coghlan
New York
Navy Department
Captain Green
Port Orchard Naval Station
Coghlan
Releigh
Admiral Dewey
Manila
State Veterinarian Receives telegram on cattle disease
Dr Wm Forcetter state veterinarian received a telegram from Chairman Robert J Kleberg of the state cattle commission regarding deaths of horses and cattle in Katy Harris county and a suspected charbon disease in Orange and Jefferson counties. Dr Polsetter plans to start work tomorrow night.
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Calajas
Tex
Wm. Forcetter
Robert J. Kiiberg
State Canitary Commission
Corpus Christi
Katy
Harris County
Robert J. Kleberg
Polsetter
Charbon
Orange
Jefferson
Consolidation Talks Aim to Unite Lake Shipping
In Minneapolis on August 1 a plan for consolidating all Independent lake shipping lines is discussed by promoters. A 1.6 million ton merchant fleet is largely owned by small operators with one to three ships known as tramp owners. Ownership spans Heasemore area and major firms like American Steel and Iron, Minnesota Iron, and several trunk railways. Harmony is doubtful due to differing ownership, but high tramp ship prices have delayed the deal though resolution is hoped soon.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Duluth
Heasemore
American Steel Marge Company
Minnesota Iron Company
American Steel and Iron Company
Deaths at the Asylum Reported in King County
The county clerk received word of seven deaths from the King County insane asylum. Names listed include Joseph Galto Annie Sedding Oliver Parant B Selasgosky Chas Anderson Bioma RR Northrop and Hiram K McKenna with varied death and commitment dates.
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King County
Joseph Galto
Annie Sedding
Oliver Parant
B. Selasgosky
Chas, Anderson
Bioma RR
Northrop
Hiram K. McKenna
Monsoon Shortages Spark Critical如此 India-wide Concern
The article warns of monsoon failure causing grave anxiety across western India, with heavy rains delayed in Hen eal and the Northwest while Deccan, Gujarat, and central provinces see almost no rainfall. Disasters loom as the situation grows critical in western regions.
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Hommay
Aug. J
Heneal
Deccan
Gujerat
India
County School Report Nears Final Submission
The annual report of County Superintendent Meredith is nearing completion and will be submitted to State Superintendent Browne by August 16. Once finished it will contain valuable information about King County schools.
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Beohool
Meredith
Browne
King County
Deaths of Privates Murray and Gardinell of First California Volunteers
Washington dispatch reports the deaths from disease of Privates Frank Murray and Charles Gardinell of the First California Volunteers. The notice notes their service and the wartime context.
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Washington
Ang
le Cen
Di.aoaume
Frank Murray
Chas, Gardinell
California
Snohomish County Tribune Bought By Two Young Editors
CG Buehel Jr and K W Dopp purchased the Snohomish county Tribune and will operate it from now on. They are capable young men with considerable newspaper experience and promise successful careers in their new location.
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Hh. CG. Buehel, Jr
K. W. Dopp
Snohomiah
Snohomish
Garment Workers Strike Over Ten Hour Law and Wages
New York august 1 4 garment workers march and announce a strike to enforce the ten hour workday and a one cent raise per every 50 cents paid for pressing a garment. about 16000 workers include men women and children. they expect 2000 members of the united brothershood of tailors and united garment workers to join. contractors with rush orders may seek terms tomorrow.
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New York
United Botherhood
United Garment Workers
He Kept Cool Heroic Night Fire Rescue
AbapaS Paw acts as the steady center during a chaotic house fire. Neighbors, firemen, and family coordinate to evacuate safely while Paw urges calm and practical action despite the dangerous scene. The narrative highlights courage, quick thinking, and the community's resilience in a tense urban incident.
Insurance Agents Form Washington Association
Property owners in this city will contest the Washington Insurance association formed by local agents to re-rate city entities. They cite the 1897 law aimed at trusts and pools and claim the insurance men are violating it.
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Washington Insurance Association
Thia City
Large Bank Clearances Record Beattie Clearing House
July clearances reached 1 026 126 00 with total for July 79115481, versus June 97 565 088 72. Largest day likely Saturday with 77 525 08, plus big days July 6 and a May day. Authorities call these among the three largest daily clearings in Beattie Clearing House history.
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Beattie Clearing House
Iael
Beattle Clearing House
Officers Elected at Seattle Mining Exchange Incorporators
At yesterday's meeting of the incorporators of the Seattle Mining Exchange the board elected officers Rosy names include Steven Lallie as president Frank Hanford as first vice president A J Cronmenwett as treasurer and second vice president Dr George W Bragdon as third vice president and John A Clark as secretary and manager.
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Seattle
BR Exchange
Steven 4. Lalley
Rank Hanford
A. J. Cronmenwett
George W. Bragdon
A Clark
Real Estate Transfers File Dated Entries and Deeds
County auditors record lists numerous transfers including Hilbrey to Smith parcels Wigwater addition. Penney to Roberts lot 1 to 7 Gilman Park. Doyle to Dortz lot 16 Gilman Park. Rathbun to Canfield Mount Pleasant Cemetery plot. Vanderbeck to Mann lot 3 Vanderbeck First add Boine Creek. Haynes and successors in Baxter's and Danter's adds. McDonald to Rathbun add Glock 14 Walla Walla. multiple United States patents and other city blocks and additions in 1890s to 1900s with various sums noted.
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W. J. Hilbrey
Admr
Arrimea
J. A. Bilbrey
Smith
Wigwater
Ifuie V. Penney
Ghee BR. Roberts
Doyle Et Ux
Henry Dortz
Gilman Park
Joel Rathbone
Hrighton Leach
Vanderbeck
Martha Mann
Boine Creek
Herbert G. Haynes
Badley Haynes
A. F. Haynes
Danter
Ida A. Haynes
Baxter
Sarah
Haynes
Jaxter
Komde Haynes
Baxter’s
Olive
M. Gottstein
Ullivan
J. B. Sullivan
J.C. Whitjock
Daly
United States
John J MetHilves
Theresa M. Godkin von Oalen
Anna V. Healey
A. McDonald
Union Investment Trust Company
A. BE. Harris
Ser & Two
Mortrage
Jomn Kul
Louisa Kill
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