Highwaymen Captured After Attempted Robbery on Sixth Avenue
Patrolman Donlan pursued two highwaymen who attacked a sleeping baker on Sixth Avenue and fled toward Fourth Street. Shots were fired but missed. the pair split up with one arrested after a chase to a vacant lot while the other hid under a sidewalk. Rosemund, a mulatto printer, and his companion, a marine fireman, are in custody with the victim aged 32 recalling the drunken assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W
Palesian
Donlan
Washington St
Denlan
Williame
Fifth Av
Kennebeck Hotel
Rosemund
Fourth Ay. 8
Free Employment Office
Lenlan
Pollentation
Keefe
Dolphin
Doyle
McClurg
Poliee
Jan Sage
Spies Reported Watching Japanese in City Camps
United Press reports secret Japanese spies observed in the city as National Guard units camped nearby last week. Col Routledge banned employment of anyone in the camps and Japanese workers were refused at Homestead plants and Westinghouse sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Ang 2
Teport
Tip
National Guard
Col. Routledge
Cam
Homestead
Westinghouse Works
Sea Places
Primaries Saturday Draw Nominations In Ward Elections
Voters in the western part of the city will hold primaries Saturday in annexed Twelfth ward and wards to select Republican nominees for city council positions. In Twelfth ward A W Ware and Kelly contend for the Republican nomination. The Republican primary winner is expected to prevail in the August 26 election. J T Armstrong C M Gow stand in the Republican field and J C Robbing runs on the Socialist ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Ware Kelly
J. T. Armstrong C. M. Gow
J. C. Robbing
Bailard
Alfred W. Ware
Twelfth Ward
C. M. Cox
Thirteenth Ward
J. C. Robbins
W. M. Hines
Devecar A. Pattison
Michael Kelly
J. T. Armstrong
Direct Legislation Committee
Auto Dragged by Train Hits Seattle Cars
A Pope automobile attached to a Seattle interurban train coupling was bumped along the tracks yesterday afternoon. Two men and four occupants including two women escaped with scratches and bruises as the car was dragged several hundred yards before stopping in soft dirt. The vehicle belonged to the Seattle Motor Livery Company and was driven by C. C. Waltz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Motor Livery Company
C. C. Waltz
Mate of Mindoro Crewman Dies at Sea
Clark died at sea on June 26 while the Mindoro schooner sailed off the California coast toward Mexico. He was 41, long at sea, and believed to have died of heart disease. He was buried at sea near Mindoro’s arrival in port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
California
Mexico
Mindoro
Adducted Horse and Buggy Incident Tangles Townspeople
A tangled report describes a matched horse and dilapidated buggy tied to a town residence. A Montana man rented the rig to a man who could not reveal his name, then returned with an unidentified woman. The vehicle vanished and reappeared with threats of abduction before police intervened and a city case of intoxication was cited. Meanwhile Dwight Bathurst travels to England to claim Earl Bathurst estates. In Cincinnati a Black man, James Wilson, dies of fright after police chase following a shooting incident amid mob fears.
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Zoe
Louis Derry
Fromm
Montana
Georgetown
Ths
Pueblo, Cole
Dwight Lawrence Bathurst
Earl of Bathurst
England
Cincinnati
James Wilson
Charles Barlay
Wilson
Gureie Jane Raoreen
Raisuli on War Path Rises in Tangier War
Tangier Aug. 2 The state bank has advanced 100000 dollars to War Minister Gabban to cover troops sent to Cana Alanca. Government forces press to capture bandit Raisuli who holds Raitd Maclean. Raisuli has burned several villages after casualties among his followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangier
Gabban
Cana Alanca
Raisuli
Raitd Maclean
Ratwuli
Dairymen in Trouble Face Milk Dilution Warrants
Warrants of arrest issued by Milk Inspector Woodcock for Dairymen Pat Malone of Georgetown and W B Moffatt of Green Lake. They stand charged with diluting milk. Moffatt’s milk tested at 2.60 percent butter fat and his monthly record shows a prolonged downturn in quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodcock
Pat Malone
Georgetown
W. B. Moffatt
Green Lake
Moffatt
Weather Turns Cooler After Heavy City Rain
A recent storm cleared the air and brought cooler conditions though unsettled weather persists. A 20 minute downpour measured 0.26 inches with total rainfall near 0.25 inches for the period. Forecaster Salisbury warned more storms may follow as conditions remain volatile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Fine Lace Her Gowns Appears Like Large Wardrobe
London reports Spanish actress La Oterita wore a single lace gown valued at 7500 dollars. By pins and brooches she draped it to resemble a Paris frock and said a larger lace piece could be arranged in many ways to look like a new dress each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
la Helle Oterita
la Oterita
Actress Laura Matthews Buried After Arrival in Kansas City
One hour after Laura Matthews body arrived in Kansas City a short service was held by Pastor Harelay Meader of the First Christian Church. Nurse Tillie Green accompanied the body and C A Coey of Chicago was among those meeting the train. Coey believes the actress was murdered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uatted Frees
Kansas City
Laura Matthews
Harelay Meader
First Christian Church
Tillie Green
C. A. Coey
Chicago
Coey
Public Works to Let Planking Contract at Tomorrow Meeting
The board of public works will offer and let to the lowest bidder the laying of 1 093 000 feet of planking on Whatcomar and Stanford streets at tomorrow’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whatcomar
Stanford St
Board Ofublic Works
Water inspectors to curb night water waste
Forty extra water inspectors are working while you sleep to stop water waste. Armed with instruments attached to outside pipes they detect leaks and keep track of when water is running at night. Offenders face fines for leaving taps on and failing to fix defective meters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Department
Milwaukee Line Of Oriental Ships To Link With Milwaukee Road
The Osaka Shosen Kaisha, a Japanese firm, will jointly operate nine 12000 ton ships with the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway after the Comet Extension is finished. President A Barling says the plan aims for efficient ocean traffic between Seattle and Oriental ports, replacing a prior idea to build a larger fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trans Pacific
Seattle
Asiatic
Chicago, Milwaukee & &8T
Pay Railway
Vonsele
Osaka
A. Barling
Miwaukee Road
Star Today
Orient
Oxaka Chosen Kaisha
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Ling
Seattle Storm Darkens City in Severe Thunder Adventure
A violent night storm swept Seattle and nearby, breaking the heat spell with thunder and lightning. Power plants in Seattle and Snoqualmie halted operations, plunging the city into darkness and suspending streetcars and telegraph service for hours. The rain cooled the air and washed away dust, leaving residents to reassess danger as the skies cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Ecity
Scoqualmie
Seattle Electric Systems
Richardson and Darrow Quarrel Sparks Public Rift
Dick Richardson declares he will not associate with Clarence Darrow under any circumstances and cites broad disagreements beyond legal questions. Denver police report they will not permit Moyer to retire as chief counsel amid rumors of a clash between Richardson and Darrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Richardson
Moyer, Pettibone
Haywood
Clarence Darrow
Darrow
Col
Fode
Tibene
Moyer
Skyscraper Planned for Seattle by Puget Realty
A massive new skyscraper is planned for Seattle by Puget Realty Associates and J M Frink Marion. The site combines two adjoining parcels with 61 by 111 foot footprints totaling 126 feet frontage. Construction is set to begin within days and the project is valued around 1.5 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Puget Realty Associates
J. M. Frink,eeie and Marion
Puget Realty Asociates
Popular Agent Charged With Embezzlement
John Boyle northwest agent of the Associated Oil Company is a fugitive from justice on a Portland embezzlement charge. He is reported about $4,000 short in his accounts and a thorough audit is underway. C T Morris of the Metropolitan Bureau investigated the shortage and swore to the Portland complaint. No trace of Boyle has been found despite police searches. he was well regarded socially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Boyle
Northwest
Associated Ol Company
Portland
Boyle
C. T. Morris
Metropolitan Bureau Company
Mr. Morris
Street Car Free For All Fights End In Court
A South Seattle street car brawl between Hen Angless and Walter Tarp escalated from a seat dispute to a full melee. The fracas involved a cane, pork chops, a beef steak, and oil can blows before Patrolman Mayberg arrested both men. Judge Simon fined Angless six dollars, finding him to blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
Angless
Mayberg
Tarp
Angleas
Simon
Poisoned Ice Cream Sickens Four Teens in Mayfield
Four teens were hospitalized after eating ice cream at a family gathering near Mayfield Kentucky. The ice cream reportedly stood three hours in a freezer before consumption. A separate event in Ottumwa Iowa reports a boat capsize on the Des Moines River drowning W. H. Powell his wife their son and Mia Steves and baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Towa
W. H. Powell
Mia
J. &. Steves
Baby
Jauneh
Des Moines
Rioting in Asia prompts guard around American legations
Reports from Seoul and Beoul describe street fighting as Japanese forces clash with Korean troops. Casualties total about 128 in the battles, with 60 Koreans and 40 Japanese reported killed or wounded. Marquis Ito assures the emperor of safety as guards are provided for foreign consulates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okalel
Shiwa
Marquis Ito
France to Act Immediate Action Over Moroccan Massacre
Paris August 2 an extraordinary cabinet meeting discussed the Moroccan crisis. Foreign Minister Pichon urged immediate punitive action for the killing of Europeans at Casablanca he proposed joint French and Spanish troop landings at the massacre site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Pichon
Casa Blanca
Spain
Favor Changes in the City Charter Headline
A prisoner James Quinn escaped after 63 days of confinement, prompting a manhunt as police seek clues. In election news three of seven Twelfth and Thirteenth ward candidates respond affirmatively to direct legislation charter amendments questions, outlining support for voter approval of franchise grants and citizen proposal power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred W. Ware
J. C. Robbins
Thirteenth Ward
Transformer Burnout Delays City Plant Briefly
An emailer transformer at the Seventh Avenue power house of the municipal lighting plant burned out during last evening's electrical storm but the plant was back in operation soon after. A reserve transformer was quickly switched on to restore service.
Pike Place Favored for Public Market Site
The streets committee backs the Revelle ordinance despite Goodwin RK company opposition. The land line runs from two feet north of Pike to Pine Street ensuring occupancy avoids the Goodwin property. The demarcation waives conflicting ordinances until the site is occupied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwin RK Company
Streets Committee
Revelle
Pike At
Pine St
Goodwin
Immigration Inspector Sargent Heads to Hood's Canal Vacation
Puget Sound district chief John H. Sargent departs for a three week family trip to Hood's Canal. Inspector Lynch will oversee duties in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Sargent
Puget Sound
Hood's Canal
Lynch
Waitresses Celebrate Union Growth in Seattle
The Seattle branch of the Waitress' union reports rapid membership growth with over 800 members. A large number of new members, many from boarding houses, were initiated this week. A celebration and social will be held at the Labor Temple tonight to honor the new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Waitresade’ Union
Labor Temple
Bids to open on sewer projects on 27th and 28th avenues
The board of public works will open bids tomorrow for sewer works including the 27th avenue south trunk sewer and sewer lines on 28th avenue, 26th avenue, and North 50th street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
50Th St
Chicago Child Found Dead in Lake Michigan After Kidnap Probe
The body of Grachan Rhode, six, was found at the lake shore bottom near Chicago. Police and the Knights of Pythias nationwide had appealed for help in locating the girl who was believed kidnapped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretchen Rhode
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Grachan Rhode
United States
Local Officer Promoted Within Secret Service
John KB Wilkie, chief in Washington, notified Thomas BK Foster in Seattle yesterday that he was promoted to operative the highest order in the service with a substantial salary increase. Foster’s promotion honors faithful service and marks a top rank in the agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John KB. Wilkie
United States Secret Service
Washington, D. C
Thomas BK. Foster
Seattle
Mr. Foster
Generosity of Sailors in Washington Box
Sailors contribute to a wall box in the U S shipping commissioner office and Washington Children's Home Society, often emptying it twice monthly. Coins totaling up to $12 are found, as sailors drop in small change after being paid off from voyages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Shipping Commissioner’s
Washington Children's Home Society
Bremerton Invites Navy Crew To City Event At Yard
The city welcomes officers and men from Uncle Sam's ships at the navy yard with athletic trials music and dancing. Mayor Y J Action Rear Admiral W T Burwell and U S Senator S H Wiles will speak. Port Orchard boats will make six trips to transport the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremerton
Uncle Sam
Navy Yard
Y. J. Action
W. T. Burwell
U. 8
8. H. Wiles
Port Orchard
Halsey On Trial In San Francisco Bribery Case
Theodore V. Halsey faces trial over alleged bribery of Supervisor Lonergan to secure the Home Telephone franchise vote. Jury selection underway as the second public utilities figure tried. Indictment accuses purchasing a 1906 April vote for five thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Theodore V. Halsey
Lonergan Halsey
Public
Halsey
Lonegran
Home Telephone Company
Central and affiliated lines fire 84 freight traffic reps
New York Aug 2 84 freight traffic representatives from the New York Central and allied lines were dismissed to curb expenses in the freight traffic departments across the railroad system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Central
California Senator Lukens Visits Oakland Guests at Savoy
State Senator G R Lukens of Alameda County arrives in Oakland with his wife and will be hosted by Corporation Counsel Scott Calhoun at the Savoy. Lukens is judiciary committee chair and helped secure funds for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. Later, in Kellingham, 17 thousand fish were captured from Pacific American Fisheries traps, tripling the prior day haul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Lukens
Oakland
Cal
Savoy
Lukens
Alameda County
California
Corporation
Counusel
Scott Calhoun
Kellingham
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Siathcay
Wase
Buggy
Seattle Star
Milwaukee
Line OF Oriental
Richardson and
Darits
John D. IS All Right
Star Special Service
Cleveland
Ohio
John D. Rockefeller
Landia
Rockefeller
Forest Hill
Americana
Legation
Seoul
Little Westgate Barracks
Tower
France
Trusty
James Quinn
Durance
Sumer
Quinn
Pike Place
Inspector
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