Garbage bill may come up in council repeal effort
Fred Sawyer returns from a four month vacation and a clique hostile to garbage policy plans to push through the original 965000 dollar bill. Ten council votes are needed to repeal. Hines Sparkman and others shift positions and seek rapid action with concessions including city water and paving approvals. Goddard’s ill wife may delay a vote, postponing repeal to next week.
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Fred Sawyer
Murphy's
Hines
Sparkman
Queena Anne
Goddard
Sunday Theft Plagues City Residents
Pockets are picked and valuables stolen across several incidents. A man lost $45 in cash from a pocketbook, another had $26 and a bank note taken, and a dealer’s watch vanished from a car parked on a street. Burglary at J B Chambers’s home yielded $80 in bills from a dresser drawer. A man misplaced a watch after leaving a suit in a shop dressing room.
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Pater
Cat Fe
Lana Park
People’s Go Bank
Handbac
Gordon
Lakeside Av
W. J. Onberg
Washington St
Flint
Railroad Ava
J. BR. Chambers
Bila
G. EB. Conrad
Union Card for Bryan Highlighted in 1900 Labor Briefs
The report notes Bryan receiving honorary union status from printers in Nebraska during August. Scattered dispatches discuss his nomination and tariff policies, with observers predicting his campaigning impact. A San Francisco Bay area discovery is described with no definitive identification.
Monticello Pie Timings at Navy Yard Debrief
A fragmented OCR text notes timing entries for events at the Navy Yard with mentions of rounds and deck positions. The schedule lists times around 8:00, 11:06, 12:26 PM Saturday, and 7:30 PM plus unclear later figures, including a 4:99 error entry.
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Navy Yard
Transit Schedules and Fares for Seattle and Tacoma
Round trip service details show daily departures from Seattle and Tacoma with specified times including 9:45 am 2:06 pm and 5:45 pm from Seattle and 2:35 am and 7:30 pm from Tacoma, fare 50 cents per trip, agent contact at Seattle Main 196 and Tacoma Tej 212.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Taco Tasoma
Travel salesman seeks return of jewels and cash
San Bernardino California August 3 am Van Rooyan a traveling representative for a New York and London firm asked police to help recover diamonds and money totaling eleven thousand dollars alleged stolen by William J Gill and W A Nail.
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United Press
San Bernardino
Cal
van Rooyan
Pacific Coast
New York
London
William J. Gill
W. A. Nail
Cedar River Pipeline Contract Awarded to Grant Smith Co
The board of public works awarded the second Cedar River Pipeline contract to Grant Smith Co. for 1,172,968 dollars after rejecting a Puget Sound bid. The 1907 award to Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Co. faced expected injunctions to reopen the bidding, as city bond issues delayed project funding.
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Board of Public Works
Cedar River
Grant Smith Co
Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Co
Tremont Arrives at Pier for Government Inspection
The Tremont ships from Tacoma docks at Pier for government inspection after a fast voyage. Buckman in San Francisco set a swift pace, leaving Seattle 60 hours late and finishing discharging at Frisco in 48 hours, six hours behind schedule. Craigvar, hired by Waterhouse & Co. to replace Shawmut, due on the sound August 10. St Helens likely to make another Nome run for L J Gray & Co. who seek charter.
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Buckman
San
Seattle
Frisco
Waterhouse & Co
The
Sound
St. Helens
Nome
L. J. Gray & Co
Flesh Burned to Bone After Explosion in San Francisco
Peter Com, a street worker, was severely burned when boiling asphalt exploded as he heated a pot. He was rushed to hospital in agony and was not expected to survive, with flames burning flesh to the bone.
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United Press
San Ncisco
Peter
Cam
Young Wife Dies of Appendicitis in Seattle Home
Mrs. Julia Theodora Abrama, 22, wife of Norman K. Abrama and a noted artist in Washington and California, died this morning at 2524 Howard Ave North after a two week illness. She was daughter in law of Seattle pioneer Robert Abrams. Funeral is set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the residence with burial at Lakeview Cemetery.
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Julia Theodora Abrama
Norman K. Abrama
Washington
California
Howard Av. N
Robert Abrams
Seattle
Lakeview Cemetery
Taft Speech Noted at Taft Home Victory Ceremony
The scene at the Taft home in Cincinnati shows Judge W H Taft delivering his speech accepting Republican presidential nomination. Inside the fenced area only ticket holders entered while outside thousands watched from the streets. A factory stands behind the house, and the surrounding buildings became bleacher-like land stands as spectators crowded windows for the event.
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Cincinnati
Aux
Chas. P. Taft
W. H. Taft
Taft
Tafts
Live Frog Swallowed By Boy In Prank Incident
In Redlands California a 12 year old boy named Elliott swallowed a live frog during a hose drinking prank by playmates. Doctors are trying to remove the frog which remains alive despite several attempts. Authorities worry the animal could not survive long though the case may not seriously injure him.
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United Press
Redlands
Cal
Bagnum Flilott
Elliott
Injunction Hearing Postponed Over Nonunion Stevedores
The Puget Sound Shipping association seeks a continuance of the temporary injunction restraining non union stevedores. Judge Hanford postponed the hearing, as attorney C A Riddles cited unpreparedness after taking charge. Arrests were made of several men for tearing down federal restraining orders near Pier 4 and for assaulting non union workers.
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Puget Sound Shipping Association
Hanford
Mornime
C. A. Riddles
Longshoremen's Union
Jobe Save
F. Cervero
Stuart
Maybers
Rochester
Kirk
Stuart Save
Pier 4
Wade
B Ellington
Ellingson Io
Gang
Jongabore
Soldiers Ready for Strikers
Paris reports a planned 24 hour strike by 100000 workers in protest of government actions. Morning papers miss issue due to lack of compositors, but city life remains largely normal. Over 26000 troops stand by to answer a riot call as tensions rise without violence yet.
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Paris
Harriman Speaks on Railroads In Evasive Interview
Edward H. Harriman granted a brief interview in which he attributed the railroads’ current troubles to outside forces. He smiled and declined to name the parties involved and would not discuss President Roosevelt’s anti rebating crusade.
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United Press
cHicadd
Edward H. Harriman
Roosevelt
Hie
Fourteenth Ward Republican Club Meets at Madrona Ball
A meeting of the Fourteenth Ward Republican club is scheduled for Thursday evening at Madrona ball in West Seattle. All Republican candidates for county offices are invited to attend.
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Fourteenth Ward
Republican Club
Madrona Ball
West Seattle
Countries
Kidnapped Veronica Cassidy Returned Home From Cincinnati
Veronica Cassidy, abducted Friday night in Chicago, was returned to her home Saturday night by P. J. Blair who allegedly kidnapped her. The girl said Blair became alarmed after newspaper reports and sent her back. Police obtained a description of the suspect and circulated it. Blair may be linked to a six year old San Francisco murder case.
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United Press
Chicago
Veronica Cassidy
Cincinnati
P. J. Blair
Blair
Nora Fuller
San Francisco
Seattle
Victorian on Tacoma Run Rumor Sparks Rate War
Reports say the Victorian at Smiths Cove may join the Seattle Tacoma run for Canadian Pacific in opposition to the Indianapolis. Canadian Pacific denies the vessel is the Victorian, citing Ussher's Tacoma meetings as context for the rate war.
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Smith's Cove
Seattle-Tacoma
Canadian Pacific
Indianapolis
Mr. Ussher
Canadan Pacific
Tacoma
Portland Prepares Largest Labor Day Parade Yet
Portland on August 3 plans a grand Labor Day celebration with five thousand workers forming the parade line. The event emphasizes organized labor and community participation in the city.
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Portland
Taft Accepts Dinner Invite on Links in Hot Springs
Judge Taft will attend a dinner hosted by the Virginia Har association on Wednesday night and deliver an address. He golfed with Senator Jonathan Bourne in Hot Springs while maintaining his campaign routine and later attended services at St. Luke's church where Rev. Dr. John J. Scott preached. Taft told reporters he prefers plain Mr Taft or Bil to Willie, while a Cincinnati minister confirmed Taft's Unitarian background and prior church membership.
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United Press
Hot Springs
Virginia Har Association
Taft
Will Delver
Jonathan Bourne
Oregon
St. Luke's Church
John J. Scott
St. Kings
Scott
Elijah
Firemen Discharged After Hinckley Block Blaze Injury
Andrew Haag and Howard Kent were released from Providence hospital after smoke inhalation during the Hinckley block fire on July 13. Other firefighters have returned to duty. Haag and Kent remain weak and may not resume work for a month. Chief Bringhurst reported a $60 donation to the firemen relief fund for Wilson Zimmerie of the Minokley block.
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Andrew Haag
Howard Kent
Hinckley
Providence Hospital
Haag
Kent
Bringhurst
Fire Department
Wilson Zimmerie
Minokley Block
Board Organizes for Its Work
The board of equalization met in the county assessor’s office to organize its annual hearing of taxpayers complaints. Members include Dan BR Abrahama chairing the county commissioners, Charlies Beckingham Al Rutherford Matt H Gormley Thomas H Parish J T Armstrong Frederick Sawyer James Conway and county auditor W W Clark as chief clerk. The board adjourned to tomorrow at 10 o clock to begin actual work.
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Board of Equalization
Dan BR. Abrahama
Charlies Beckingham
al Rutherford
Matt H. Gormley
Thomas H. Parish
J. T. Armstrong
Frederick Sawyer
James Conway
New
W. W. Clark
Protection and Investment through Negotiable Securities
The text extols owning negotiable securities as protection and a solid income source. It notes quick realization, high interest, rising market value, and western and eastern interest in these instruments. Banks and lenders favor such securities, and borrowers can obtain loans without relying on friends.
Local Securities Exchange Office Opens For Public Trade
A local board will post all securities bids and asks for public trading. The commission is 2.8 percent for selling or buying, or 2.5 per thousand for bonds under five cents. The service promises access to exchanges in two to five minutes and aims to offer a modern investment opportunity beyond ordinary brokers.
Bank Clearings Report for Beattie and Portland
Beattie clearings today show 184108.40 with balances 37025. Portland clearings total 1083239.00 and balances 110649.00. The figures reflect daily banking activity across the two locations.
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Beattie
Portland
Conservatives Sweep Cuba Elections Brighten Eastern Strongholds
Election returns indicate a general conservative victory across Cuba at noon. Albert Governor leads Havana province for liberals, while conservatives win Havana city. Liberals show strongest support in Eastern Cuba.
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Havana
Cuba
Albert
Condition improves for man shot by patrolman
Improvement noted in Leo Cameron who was shot by Patrolman Joseph Bianchi last Friday night. Providence hospital reports he is likely to recover unless complications arise.
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Leo Cameron
Joseph Bianchi
Providence Hospital
Government loses land fraud case in Oregon
In Portland on August 3 the government failed to convict in a land fraud trial. Rob ert A. Booth former state senator James H. Booth former land office receiver at Roseburg and Thomas Singleton their brother in law were acquitted after a 19 hour jury deliberation. The case charged they secured S. Thomas Agee to make final proof on an undef In forest reserve homestead entry in the Cascade reserve.
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United Press
Portland, Or
Robert A. Booth
James H. Booth
Roseburg
Thomas Singleton
S. Thomas Agee
Cascade Forest Reserve
Ward Seeks 25 Special Police for Waterfront and Eagles Convention
Chief of Police Ward asked Mayor Miller to declare an emergency and authorize appointment of 25 special patrolmen on active duty. The men will be drawn from civil service eligibles to handle strike troubles on the waterfront and the incoming Eagles convention.
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Ward
Miller
Ecivil Service Commission
Roosevelt Orders Diplomatic Congratulation on Turkish Consta
President Roosevelt directed the state department to tell Ambassador Leishman in Constantinople to convey his personal congratulations to Sultan Abdul Hamid II for the reestablishment of the constitutional government in Turkey.
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Washington
Roosevelt
State Department
Leishman
Constantinople
Sultan Abdul Hamid II
Turkey
Miners Trapped after Gas Explosion at Knickerbocker Mine
Twenty miners are entombed after a gas explosion at the Knickerbocker mine in Mahoney City Pennsylvania. The shaft house was wrecked and the mine mouth closed. Authorities race to reach the trapped workers before toxic gases suffocate them.
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Charlie Taft
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Mina Josephine Brady
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Ohio
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First Unitarian Church Today
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Thayer
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Unitarian Church
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