Northwest leaders discuss Japan war scare in Colliers issue
In an August 3 Colliers feature, governors Mead of Washington and Chamberlain of Oregon with Erastus Brainerd of Seattle respond to Japan war scare. They argue no war risk with Japan, urge preparation, and denounce sensationalism while praising Seattle’s Japane se community and opposing Pacific naval moves tied to the San Francisco controversy.
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Japan
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Chamberlals
Oregon
Erastus Brainerd
Pacific
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Washington
George B. Chamberlain
Dome
Seattle
San Francisco
Prastus
Initiative Referendum Idea Sweeping Nation Progress of Plan
A hew article by Herbert S. Bigelow argues the initiative and referendum will curb corporate power and boss rule. The piece traces adoption across states like Oregon Nevada Oklahoma Delaware and Maine, and cites cities such as Los Angeles Grand Rapids and Wilmington where voters have gained control from politicians.
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Herbert & Bigelow
United States
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the Star
Oregon
Chamberlain
Dakota
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Ifeas
Nevada
Delaware
Okla
Maine
North Dakota
Massachusetts
Senate
Oretty Councdl
Itme
Council
Los Angeles
Grand Rapids
Wilmingt
Anccumiens
Forest Fires Ravage North Shore Timberland
Fire rages on the northeast shore eighteen miles east of the city destroying a six mile by one and a half mile tract. Large sections of manding timber threaten more damage as logging camps and mills halt to battle the flames. No loss estimate available.
City fire under control as block sale closes deals
Millmen say losses are incalculable though the city fires are controlled. A three story brick block at the southeast corner of Main street and Railroad avenue was sold by the J. M. Qaiman estate and the John Collins estate to A. Winberg for $105,000. The property fronts 127 feet on Main street and 40 feet on Railroad avenue with a rental value of $900 per month.
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Railroad Av
J. M. Qaiman
John Collins
A. Winberg
Main At
The Singing Girl Tops Seattle Theaters Lineup
The San Francisco Opera Co presents The Mikado for the last time tonight in Seattle. Tomorrow marks Victor Herbert’s The Singing Girl debut in Seattle with Alda Hemmi Maud Beatty and J Francis Abbott among stars. The Earl Burgess Co closes The Barefoot Daugher and opens Rachel Goldsmith next week in a touring slate.
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San Francisco Opera Co
Seattle
Victor Herbert
Te Ward
Alda Hemmi
Maud Beatty
J. Francis Abbott
Arthur Cunningham
Thomas ©. Leary
George Kunkel
Earl Burgess Co
Mise Bunting
New York
Boston
Earl Burgess
Burgess Company
Miss Bunting
California
Chas. L. Young
West
Pride OF
Shubert
Lyric Theater
New York City
San Francisco Opera to present Bohemian Girl and Pinafore program
Sunday to Tuesday the San Francisco Opera Co will perform R alfe s Bohemian Girl and on Wednesday Dolly Varden is repeated A six night run with a double bill of Gilbert and Sullivan s Pinafore and Mascagn i s Cavalleria Rusticana closes the engagement at the Grand Daphne yard The week also features Lana Park northwest Coney Island vaudeville Don Carlos trained animals a slack wire act and other outdoor amusements plus the Whang Ho Chin ese junk and acts by Clayton Jenkins Jasper Swan s Alligators McKay Cantwell Aerial Martinis May Melville Frank Elwell and the Pantagescope
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Ralfe
Dolly Varden
Gilbert & Sullivan
Lana Park
Coney
Don Carlos
Door
Clayton
Jenkins
Jasper
Swan
McKay
Cantwell
May Melville
Frank Elwell
Vaudeville bill at Lois and Star theater tonight
The Star theater presents a vaudeville bill with Billy Link headlining a blackface turn supported by Duffy Sawtell and Duffy. Dorothy Dane, Harrie Heawarde & Co, Walton & Smith, and the motion pictures complete the program for tonight and tomorrow.
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Star Theater
Billy Link
Seattle
Duffy, Sawtell & Duffy
Dorothy Dane
Harrie Heawarde & Co
Walton & Smith
Motion Pleares
Wong
Beating and Robbery Shock Tacoma Couple
Aug 3 report says Mariani wife of Luigi Marchesini was beaten into unconsciousness and robbed of 150 dollars at their home near 321 Twenty sixth. She was injured with a gash scalp and broken ribs. The husband fled after taking gold and currency. a South Tacoma car was used to escape and he remains at large.
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Tacoma
Mariani
Luigi Marchesini
Marchesin
New Bremerton Drydock Bids Rejected Amid Shortfall
Warship ton dispatch reports all bids for Bremerton’s proposed drydock rejected. The Navy cites insufficient funds. $1 250 000 appropriation deemed too small, with at least $260 000 needed. F Mclellan & Co of Beattie had won the contract but will not bid again after the rejection.
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Haveeen
Reas
Secretary of the Navy
Tidu
Gewitta
F. Mclellan & Co
Beattie
McLellan
Lumber Freight Rates to Rise October First
The freight rate on lumber from Pacific coast points to the east will be raised with the new schedule taking effect on October 1. The change raises questions and will require time to adjust the revised rates.
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Minneapolis
Pacific Coast
Puget Sound Named Home Base for Atlantic Squadron
The Star Service reports Puget Sound will be the objective point and home for the Atlantic squadron when it proceeds to the Pacific coast.
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Puget Sound
Washington
Ite. S
Pacific Coast
Feet
Seattle Builders Exchange Plans Incorporation and HQ
The Seattle Builders Exchange, meeting last night at the chamber of commerce, empowered its governing board to incorporate under state laws and to secure suitable headquarters. Until incorporation, the charter roll remains open for new members.
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Seattle Builderss’ Exchange
Chamber of Commerce
Hamilton Urges Rifle Practice In Public Schools
General Ortia Hamilton, adjutant general, favors rifle training in higher grades if boards back it. He advocates wartime readiness and says soldiers should be taught to shoot from childhood. Government would supply instructors for districts with enough pupils.
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Ortia Hamilton
Hamilton
Ife
Seattle women fund hospital site at Crockett and Warrenay
Charitably disposed Seattle women have taken steps to erect a hospital for children needing surgical attention. Three lots at the corner of Crockett street and Warrenay have been purchased for 5500 dollars. The proposed building will be erected there.
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Seattle
Lota
Crockett St
Warrenay
Tammany Leader Sues for Libel in Hard-Hitting Suit
Charles F Murphy, leader of Tammany, has served notice of a $60,000 libel damages suit against Thomas H McKee, president of Broadway Magazine. The action stems from a published article titled Hearst versus Mc Clellan and New York Mayoralty Imbroglio showing Murphy with business contracts in exchange for franchise approvals.
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New York
Charles F Murphy
Tammany
Thomas H. McKee
Broadway Magazine (Incorporated
Hearst
McClellan
Tammany Leader
Murphy
Miner Returns Offer of Calves to City Park Board
Alex Thompson, a returned Forty Mule miner, offers the park board two moone calves captured on the Yukon this summer.
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Alex Thompson
Park Board
Yukon
Geo H Woodhouse Advertising Offer at 112 University
An unsigned note promotes hot air products and promises satisfaction with custom work. It invites Geo H. Woodhouse to discuss details and mentions the address 112 University.
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Geo H. Woodhouse
University A
Make a Home at Earl Ington With Jones Thomson Co
Jones Thomson Investment Co at 113 Sene CA and T offers assistance for securing a home. The message invites readers to contact the firm for housing help and guidance.
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Earlington
YOU. Jones-Thomson Investment CO
Sene
Ordinances Proposed to Prevent Mixing Condensed Milk with Cow Milk
Officials plan to present measures to city council on Monday night to regulate the blending of condensed milk with cow’s milk, aiming to ensure product safety and labeling standards. The move signals early action by local authorities to address dairy processing practices.
CP R Plans New Fast Steamer for Victoria Vancouver Route
A London dispatch reports Canadian Pacific railroad seeks bids for a new Prineles steamer, 220 feet long with 20 knot speed, to serve the Victoria Vancouver route, alternating with the Princess Victoria, near the Navy Yard in Victoria, B C.
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Victoria
B.C
London
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Vancouver
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