Last Edition Counterfeit Coin in Circulation
United States Secret Service in Seattle reports ongoing counterfeit silver dollars and half dollars in circulation. Captains Bell and local merchants note showings of bogus coins as carnival preparations prompt showers to pass coins. How counterfeiters operate in pairs, the risk of arrest, and the need for merchants to report incidents to deter counterfeits.
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Secret Service
United States Secret Service
Seattle
BR. W. Hell
Bell
Electric Company Plans City Transit Upgrades
The Seattle Electric Company outlines a rebuid of its wiring system with streetcar route changes to improve service. Proposals include rerouting Grant Street cars via Second Avenue to relieve transfers, connect Inter-Urban cars to uptown lines, and extend lines toward the race track for carnival crowds. permits for alley wiring were declined due to pole density.
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Main Street
Thira Avenue
Grant Street
Second Avenue
Yeslerway
Pr Street
First Avenue
Firat Avenue
King
Dearborn - Kay
Perilous voyage of the ship Glenholme
The British ship Glenholme under Captain K Witham arrived from Antwerp via Cape Horn after a perilous voyage. A crew member Evans died amid mental illness and suspected overdose. The voyage featured near-iceberg danger, severe gales, and losses including rigging and spars. Cargo included cement whiskey pig iron and ire.
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Glenholme
K. Witham
Antwerp
Cape Horn
Marans
Himmself
Evans
Evane
Pacific
Equator
Horn
Antarctic
Paul
Los Angeles
Tacoma
Halfour, Guthrie & Co
Cape of Good Hope
United Kingdom
Jessie Banning
Moran's
Beattie
Carnevon Bay
Killikrankle
Glasgow
Humboldt
Closett
White Horse
Ridgway Denounces Major Newell in Letter to Commissioners
Humane Officer Ridgway describes Major Ci cero Newell as jealous and accuses him of dereliction. He recounts investigating claims that Newell kept two boys in chains, noting his wife admitted the fact. Ridgway vows to pursue duty regardless of whether targets are city or county officers.
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Newell
Ridgway
Ll Gee
Cicero Newell
Trons
Ridgway Writes From Mumane Office In Humane Tone
A letter from Ridgway identifies threats of charges and a warning to a noble figure named Cicero about harsh discipline. The writer promises forthcoming punishment terms and mentions the Philippine water cure as a potential method. He notes inability to call since Monday and signs as Your obedient servant Mumane Officer Ridgway.
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Cicero
Y. W. Ridgway
Caught in Theft Case Ties Seattle Smelting Camp Loot
M Thrittain arrested on suspicion of stealing silver bullion offered for sale. George Mayther, an employee of Seattle Smelting and Refining at Interbay, arrested on grand larceny charges. Mayther says he and Thrittain robbed the camp of a large bullion amount. Thrittain confessed first and implicated Mayther. Detective Phillips led the arrest with Officer Hevan assisting.
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Thrittain
Eale
George Mayther
Seattle
Interbay Wan
Hayther
Mrittain
Rittain
Phittain
Mayther
Phillipa
Foliceman Hevan
Attempt on President Loubet in Paris
In Paris at Lamboulla the would be assassin drew a pistol as President Loubet stood before City Hall and fired, but the shot missed. The assailant was seized by police and hidden from the crowd. The president made no remark on the incident.
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Paris
Loubet
Tlamboulla
Assacei
Tacoma Father Beats Suspect After Attempted Assault
H A Brot entbur of Tacoma reported his b year old daughter was threatened by a man named Sue Jensen. Jensen lies unconscious in a Tecoma hospital after the father struck him with a club nearly to death. If Jensen dies, Brot entbur faces no further prosecution.
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Sue Jensen
Tecoma
Beattle
Ti Ia
Tacoma
H. A. Btotenbur
Brotentbur
Fannie Paddock Hospital
Washington Iron Works shifts to nine hour day with full pay
The Washington Iron Works announces a nine hour day with ten hours pay, aligning with eastern iron works. President M Frink says the move, voluntary and driven by a booming season, settles labor unrest from last year’s nationwide strike and rewards workers’ effort.
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Washington Iron Works
Herottle
Iron Workers
United States
M. Frink
Man Granted Divorce Over Desertion Claims
Alfred Delemeter obtained a divorce from Mrs. Winifred Delemeter on desertion grounds. He testified that on returning from work as a thrasher he found his wife gone and later refused to engage, saying she did not want any relation with him or any other man. Since 1898 he had tried to win her back, but now accepts her freedom.
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Winifred Delemeter
Alfred Delemeter
Delemeter
Wollongong Mine Explosion Death Toll Rises
Aug. 2. In the Wollongong mine disaster about 120 are believed dead with 87 bodies recovered and over 30 still missing. Rescue efforts are hindered by gas in the mine and heavy debris blocking tunnels.
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Bydney
Wollongong
Beattie real estate man claims wrongful arrest by Seattle officer
Ee B Price, a prominent Beattie real estate man, says he was arrested yesterday on a charge of obstructing a street after leaving the Nagte eastern restaurant area. Price alleges the officer overreacted, grabbed him as he walked with two local men, and that the arrest was unnecessary. He appeared in police court but the officer did not proceed with the case. Price has long resided in Seattle without prior trouble.
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Ee. B. Price
Beattie
Potoeman
Carr
Mr. Price
Nagte Aistern
Yeer Ag
Price
Madleon Street
J. H. Kimball
Munro
Neagle
War Howe
Seattle
Thomas
F. Adkin
Institute of Physicians and Burgeons
Iper
Adkin
Leen
L. B. Hawley
Doane
Giscare
Bright
Prof
John Adams
Blakesbury
Nananey
J. P. A. Wright
John B Neff
Millereburgh
Scarlett
Wight
Antion
Warren
G. W. Savane
Professor Adkin
Prof. Adkin
Thomas F. Adkin
Rochester, N. Y
United Revolutionary Army Near Caracas, Unclear Action
Minister Bowen cables from Caracas that the United Revolutionary army is about a hundred miles away. The president has not announced whether to strike or wait for an attack, and likely no action will occur for a week.
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Washington
Bowen
Stare Department
Caracas
United Revolutionary Army
Mighty Healing Power Heals the Sick Free Assistance Offered
Ministers doctors and professionals describe a remarkable healing power that cures blindness lameness paralysis and those near death. Professor Adkin offers free help to all sufferers with any disease and professionals investigate his abilities.
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Adkin
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Nome
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Athlon
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