Bather Dies After Dive at Alki Point Natatorium
A bather died after a diving accident at the Alki Point Natatorium yesterday. The man, 48 years old, collapsed from a water injury after a difficult dive from the board. Lifesaving efforts failed. the body was recovered and identified as a resident with a wife. Police and officials handled the scene and body at the station.
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Chippeck Piah Company
Alf
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Hocken
Woodruff
Humboldt
Sprague
Tatum
Perlaed
Burton
Bonney Walon
Big Realty Deal In City Lifts Market Values
One of the largest Beattle realty exchanges occurred yesterday as Turner Investment Company sold lot 6 block 8 A. Denny's addition between Pike and Pineata to CLCL Classen for 920,000. The property, bought in 1899 by M. P. Backus for 96,000, remained with him until last May before Turner Investment bought it for 976,000.
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Beattle Realty
Yeaterday
Turner Investment Company
Clcl Classen
Denny
Pike and
Pineata
M. PB. Backus
McDonald Arrested for Opium Smoking in Early Morning
J T McDonald was arrested at 4 55 AM by Patrolman Hart and Spler for smoking opium and released on cash bond of 10.
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J.T. McDonald
Hart
Spler
Nine Victims of Princess Victoria Collision Missing
None of the bodies from the collision of the Canadian Pacific steamer Princess Victoria and tug Chehalis have been recovered. The swift current likely swept them to sea and may delay or prevent discovery. The manslaughter charge against Captain Griffin of the Princess Victoria was adjourned in the police court until next week.
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Vancouver
B.C
Griffin
Carnegie Plan Aims to Create Diamonds in Lab
A Washington geophysical laboratory funded by Andrew Carnegie would test creating diamonds from carbon under extreme heat and pressure. The project would use hydraulic presses and electric furnaces to simulate Earth’s interior and observe if pure carbon can become diamonds.
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Washington, D. C
Mer
Oslo
Carnegie
Dance at Leschi Park Tonight in Seattle
Come out to Leech Park tonight for an evening of dancing with Wagner's Orchestra on the finest Northwest floor. The big, partitioned hall in Seattle hosts the largest and finest dancing venue this night.
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Leech
Wagner
Northwest
Seattle
Seattle Made Day Aims to Boost Local Industries
Secretary Yandell of the chamber of commerce presents figures showing Seattle hosts 1000 manufacturing firms with 18 million dollars invested, employing 17 thousand people. Last year’s product value reached 60 million dollars, expected to rise 25 percent. He urges citizens to buy local goods on Seattle Made Day to spur growth.
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Yandell
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Beattie
Yandel
Mother Misses Son In City Search
George Gerhardt, 16, came to police headquarters seeking his mother Mrs. J. B. King formerly of Terre HauteInd, planning to beat his way to Portland to find her. Ten minutes after he left, Mrs. King arrived to search for him. An effort to overtake the boy before Portland was planned. Effective August 25 shipping rates from Pacific coast terminals to eastern points drop to 1.56 per 100 pounds with a 20 000 pound minimum. storage fees start after lack of private facilities.
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George Gerhardt
J. B. King
Terre Haute
Ind
Portland
Pacific Coast
Treasury denial of yacht license for small passenger boat
Treasury ruling prompts custome officials to deny a under 14 ton passenger boat a yacht license with no reason given. Scow owners and aki ppé rs face arrest if bow and stern must be lettered as required. Sockeye run timing and freight estimates noted. Kitsap Steamer Kitsap accepted after trial run. Two sailors from the Admiral Jaureguiberry detained at Eagle Harbor over trachoma. Chesley Tug Boat Co plans a new boat at Hinkley costing 16000 dollars.
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Treasury Department
Akippé
Admiral Jaureguiberry
Eagle Harbor
Post Office Receipts Reach Second Largest in Local History
The post office reports gross receipts for the past month as the second largest ever, up nearly 26 percent from the same month last year. July 1905 receipts were $96,777.36, and the post month totaled $44,478.17, an increase of $5,650.60.
Former auditor Neff convicted of grand larceny in cemetery case
Rupfalo August John W Neff former Erie county auditor convicted in Warsaw of grand larceny for stealing 35000 of public funds tied to a cemetery body removal contract. Contractor Roland Conover already convicted and awaiting sentence testified false warrants were issued and funds split, with Conover piling bones and naming each pile a body.
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Rupfalo
Aug
John W. Neff
Erie County
Warsaw
Roland Conover
Neff
Conover
Florence Johnson Named Cook for Mra Fr Slegman on Rainier Ave
Florence Johnson, formerly employed as a cook for Mra Fr Slegman, on Rainier Avenue, appears in a brief society notice. The item notes her previous position and residence, with a focus on domestic staff movements in local households.
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Mra
Florence Johnson
Fr. Slegman
Rainier Av
Wasar
Pantorium Cleaning Offer for Old Clothes
Don’t throw worn garments away. Have them cleaned to look like new at the Pantorium. Main 1048.
Woman freed on bail after alleged assault and defamation case
A woman was charged with assault and battery against Mrs Megman. She claimed the incident was a minor self defense affair and that false stories damaged her reputation. She posted a $50 bond and was released.
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Mra
Meg Man
Johnson Saya
Mya
Blea
Admitted The Theer Pleads Guilty in Stealing Case
Ane Haneon claimed employment and appeared well but was arrested and pleaded guilty before Judge Davia. He was fined $100 and costs for stealing $17.76 from John Orndales yesterday.
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Ane Haneon
Costa
Davia
John Orndales
Encore promises to be Seattle Pacific Northwest theater
Melvin Winstock’s bright lithe Encore aims to be the region’s premier theater paper six months after its debut. It seeks to rival The Music and Drama in San Francisco, pledging strong coverage of Seattle arts and Pacific Northwest stages.
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Melvin Winstock
Seattle
Pacific Northwest
San Francisco
Calhoun 15 in Command As City Health Officer Steps In
Dr Grant Calhoun, newly appointed city health officer, and Dr Ludlow assumed duties. Changes to the inspection force will be announced after the new official reviews the department. Calhoun vows merit based appointments, criticizing political appointments and pledging effective service.
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Grant Calhoun
Aue Coed
Ludlow
Health Department
Calhoun
Port Orchard Route Offers Scenic Beattie to Bremerton Travel
Beautiful scenery with mountains valleys rivers and coast along the Port Orchard Route between Beattie and Bremerton. Boats depart Pier 2 at 6 30, 8 30 and 16 30 am and 1 15, 2 30 and 4 90 pm for round trips. children invited to enjoy Pleasant Beach and salty air.
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America
Lota
Port Orchard
Beattie
Bremerton
Pleasant Beach
Pier 2
Edison Phonograph for Home Use Promises Endless Entertainment
Advertising copy touts the Edison Phonograph for home entertainment with band concerts free at home. It claims perfect playability of various music and says phonographs cost from $10 and gold molded records are 35 cents each with easy terms. A representative can be sent to demonstrate.
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Edison Phonograph
Edison
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