Police order poker games closed in Seattle saloons
Chief of Police Delaney on Saturday evening ordered closures of poker rooms that had operated for weeks in Beatt ie Bar Seattle Bar Annes Magholt Ruby Idaho and Roma saloons near the Jackson street deadline. Judge Richard Winsor, long an opponent of public gambling, is linked to the agitation, with gamblers accusing him of retaliation through threats against police.
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Civic Union
Delaney
Jackson Street
Beattie Bar
Seattle
Annes
Magholt
Ruby
Idaho
Roma
Richard Winsor
Thomas Winsor
Detroit
Judge Winsor
Police Committee
the Council
Po Hce
Robb charged with first degree murder in Joye case
Information filed in the superior court accuses Mrs. Gertrude Robb of murder in the first degree for killing George Joye who had allegedly ruined her 16 year old daughter. A prior assault with intent to murder charge was dismissed and replaced by the murder charge. Bail may be set and she could be released from county jail soon.
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Gertrude Robb
George Joye
Joye
Robb
Griffin
Scott
Plague and Cholera Reported in Hongkong
Washington dispatch notes about thirty plague cases weekly in Hongkong and a cholera appearance seen as a major danger to the Philippines. The report emphasizes the health threat from both diseases in the region.
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Washington
Hongkong
Philippines
Burglary at Doris Flats Nabs Jewelry and Dresses
A burglar entered the Doris flats on Sixth avenue and Columbia street last Friday night while the Young couple were away. Missing items include a diamond studded pearl necklace valued at 1500, silk dresses, Dorus lace, furs and small jewelry totaling about 3000. One room was ransacked.
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D. T. Young
Doris
Sixth Avenue
Columbia Street
Knickerbocker Steamboat Aboard Gen. Slocum railed arraignment
President Barnaby Secretary A KR Kinson and Treasurer Dexter of the Knickerbocker Steamboat company and Government Inspector Landberg Fleming were arraigned in federal court and pleaded not guilty. Barnaby bail set at 26000 and others at 56000 each.
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New York
Barnaby
A. KR. Kinson
Dexter
Knickerbocker Steamboat Company
Gen. Slocum
Landberg Fleming
West is weaker today announces health update
Hx Senator West is weaker today. Police report many skilled butchers deserted strikers and returned to work at Armour's plant in Kansas City. No disorder this morning. Prices offered for men's summer underwear by KF N Brooks & Co at 1331 24 Ave.
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Sweet Springs
West
Kansas City
Armour
KF. N. Brooks & Co
Britain Protests Treaty List of Contraband War
In London today the Foreign Under Secretary stated Britain has asked its ambassador in Saint Petersburg to protest the inclusion of staff in the list of contraband of war.
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London
House of Commona Today
Warl Percy
St. Petersburg
Labor groups condemn county convention's critique of Blackman
Representatives of city labor unions meet to condemn the Democratic county convention for criticizing William Blackman’s enforcement of the factory act. The resolutions praise Blackman as a friend of labor and public servant, calling the critique an insult to organized labor and tied to a political campaign.
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Democratic County Convention
William Blackman
Wat
Fred Hudson
Typographical Union
Bob Hasketh
Cooks and Waiters Union
Blackman
King County
Minckman
Sangerfest Concert by Norwegian Singers Association
The Norwegian Singers Association of the Pacific Coast held a packed Grand Opera concert yesterday. The 180-voice chorus opened with lively singing, Herr Karl Schwerdtfeger performed Toreador, and Wag ners orchestra joined in. Harry T. Hanna delivered Landkjendag selection to strong applause. Edwin Caho’s violin won praise in the Everett cup contest joining choirs from Everett, Portland, Ballard, Seattle, Tacoma and Parkland. The program closed with The Star Spangled Banner led by chorus and orchestra.
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Norwegian Singers’ Association of the
Pacific Coast
Grand Opera
Land
Edwin Caho
Everett
Portland
Ballard
Seattle
Tacoma
Parkland
Washington
Esopus Judge Parker Abroad in Hot Weather
In Esopus New York on August 1 judge Parker spent the forenoon riding horseback and visiting flee fields. His only visitor was a book agent who sold him a set of Jefferson's writings, though Parker already owned several.
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Propus
N.Y
Mystery Stone From 1460 Found Near Seattle Harbor
A grey sandstone slab inscribed John Clay died October 1 1460 was unearthed by builders at 106 Railroad avenue. It lies 27 feet below mud and driftwood, suggesting a relic from England possibly lost from a ship entering Seattle harbor. Local scholars weigh whether the stone is genuine or a prank.
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John Clay
Elliot Bay
Seattle
Calaveras
Railroad Avenue
Washington Street
Yesterway
Aff
England
Seattle Harbor
Bell buoy scare on Lis with Captain Thomas at West Seattle
On the steamer Lis at Al-Ki Point passengers heard a loud bell buoy ring. Captain A R Thomas warned of a revenue cutter as a man in a bathing suit clung to the buoy and swung the bell, then dove in and swam for the West Seattle dock.
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Al-Ki Point
West Seattle
A. R. Thomas
Dix
Captain Thomas
Revenue Cutter
Seattle
Remarkable young Boston athlete Dick Harding noted for strength
Boston six year old Richard H. Harding, known as Dick, is praised by friends as the most extraordinary athlete of his years. A photo shows his large arms, and observers claim his physical power surpasses many men.
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Boston
Richard H. Harding
Roosevelt to stay at Oyster Bay until September 16
President Roosevelt will return to Oyster Bay on August 20 and remain there until September 16. He will not interfere with the beef strike unless it spreads to other trades or risks a meat famine, and said the situation could become a national disaster like the coal strike if necessary. Reports from Chicago indicate the dispute may resolve as workers return to their jobs. In Johnstown Pennsylvania, three highwaymen hid in a cedar swamp and were still unseen as bloodhounds failed to locate them this morning. the men who held up the miners’ paymaster are believed to be involved.
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Washington
PD. C
Roosevelt
Chicago
Johnstown
Cedar Swamp
Stylish Garments Heating Up Warm Weather Underwear Ad
Advertisement urges readers to visit EN Brooks at 1412d Ave for men’s seasonable underwear and stylish garments. Promotes the Herald’s notice.
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EN Brooks &c
On the 25 Cent Table and 75c Table at Windsor's
The ad lists assorted men and boys wear and accessories including Balbriggan underwear ties tecks suspenders and parasols for children. It mentions men’s light and heavy weight underwear sweaters and boye sweaters as part of the selections.
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Shankoi Sox
Windsor Tice
Tanlemen
Boye
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Berious News
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Tombstone
Tain Thomas
Marvelous Boy
Albertaon
Charles Street
Seventh Avenue South
Albertson
Will
Olympia
Harris& Sons
Nottingham
Harris Sons
Harris
University St
Chennex
Harris CO
Harris & Co
Harris & Sons
Hohenschild’s
Moses Gross
G. D
R. & G. Warner
Thompson
Dresden
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