Humane Officer Frees Bound Boy from Foster Home
Luther Williams a nine year old colored boy was rescued by Officer Thos. PD Ellis from a home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Green at 309 21stav where he had been bound with rope and chained to a bed for hours while the Greens were away. Three dogs were kept in a adjoining room as the boy's only company. The Greens claimed they would treat him better and planned to send him to his mother in Port Worth Texas.
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Poice
Port Worth
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San Francisco
Anna Langley
Johnson
James Langley
Deasy
James Ney
Mother
Jim
Carey Manker Dies After Bank Embezzlement Arrest
Carey A. Manker former Pearl Lily bank president who embezzled about $40 000 and surrendered to San Francisco police died today in a Central Emergency hospital from a neck wound after stabbing himself with a rusty penknife Extradition papers for his return to Illinois were issued by Gov Johnson.
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San Francisco
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Central Emergency
Johnson
Manker
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White
Ulinois
California
Pearl
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Canada
City Garbage Collections Neglected in Seattle
The city’s general taxation was to fund garbage collection for all areas but outlying districts were omitted, including Rainier Valley and parts of West Seattle. Health Commissioner Crichton admitted some districts were left out and did not know how it happened while Board of Public Works Secretary Hagley blamed District Engineer Embury and promised action at tomorrow’s meeting.
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Seattle
Rainier Valley
West Seattle
Oace
Dr. Crichton
Board of Public Works
Hagley
Tomorow
Embury
Did Col Astor win former sweetheart of son
Newport Aug 3 United Press Leased Wire reports society claims Vincent Astor greeted Madeline Force daughter of his bride to be and former sweetheart of his son. The romance begun on tennis courts nears marriage with Katherine Force involved. the wedding likely in Newport due to a New York divorce decree.
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Col. Astor
Newport
R. L
Vincent Astor
Madeline Force
John Jacob Astor
Madeline
Katherine Force
Mrs. Force
Astor Mansion
New York State
Roosevelt attacks court ruling on workmen's compensation law
Former President Roosevelt denounces the United States court of appeals ruling declaring the workmen's compensation act unconstitutional. He says the court's action is reactionary and an invitation to revolution and urges the judiciary to treat the constitution as a living aid to growth rather than a strait jacket.
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LYONS
N. Y
United States
Roosevelt
United States Court of Appeals
Betts
Lyons Republican
Man saves 150 passengers by flagging train at Quincy Curve
Robert Cook of Degraff tore off his shirt and flagged Big Four flyer No. 11 after spotting a broken rail along the tracks at Quincy Curve. He ran half a mile to stop the locomotive, preventing probable death of 150 aboard.
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Robert Cook
Degraff
Quincy Curve
Cook
US British and German warships land marines in Port au Prince
In Port au Prince detachments from the Des Moines Melpomene and Bremen landed marines amid anticipated clash between Leconte and Firmin factions. Consulates and banks under foreign protection were occupied by marines as tensions rise in Hayti.
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Port AU Prince
Leconte
Firmin
Didates
Haytien
United States
Des Moines
Melpomene
Bremen
Former Fireman 5 Drowned at Pier 1 Rescue Tragedy
R Pryke 27 a longshoreman of 1829 Eighth Ave fell from a dock at Pier 1 and drowned last night. He left a wife in Seattle and a mother in Portland. Former Portland fireman of three years, he recently moved to Seattle with his wife to settle here.
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R. Pryke
Pier 1
Pryke
Portland
Portland Fire Department
Seattle
Surf bathing on horseback on Long Beach scene
Surf bathing on horseback becomes a novelty at Long Beach California as Miss Elizabeth Robinson of Peoria Illinois and Emma Pettigrew ride along the shore in newly devised riding costumes. The two summer guests, both expert horsewomen, inspired the stunt after a ride along the beach. Staid visitors were startled by the scene.
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United Press
Long Beach
Cal
Elizabeth Robinson
Peoria
Emma Pettigrew
Robinson
Pettigrew
Body found on Snoqualmie River near Falls City
A dead man was found yesterday afternoon washed ashore on the Snoqualmie river below Falls City. Authorities believe the body is that of a man washed over Snoqualmie Falls last winter.
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Snoqualmie River
Falls City
Snoqualmie Falls
Hicktown Bee Notices From A Quirky Page
In town, Dia Uncle Hara seeks Doc Chance to fix wobbly parts of his lower set. Mise Cant Helppitt moves to Catfish Creek for an artist job at Pure Lunch. Ivy Lee reports a new lamp shade at the post office. Late Watertower quips about envy of a one-armed man unable to button his wife's dress.
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Dia Uncle Hara
Lower Mills
Doc Chance
Catfish Creek
Ivy Lee
Watertower
Secretary Fisher Plans Seattle Stop In August For Alaska Coal Fight
The Star notes Secretary of the Interior Fisher will stop in Seattle August 14 en route to Alaska to assess coal field development. Seattle residents are urged to petition in favor of the government development plan and against Morganhelm’s plan. The Star publishes petitions and asks readers to participate.
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Fisher
Seattle
Alaska
The
Star
Morganhelm
Washington
New York Population Reaches 5 Million Mark
New York City population estimates released by the board of health show 5,000,400 residents, up about 230,000 in one year. Census of 1910 recorded 4,706,883 people.
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United Press
New York
Board of Health
New York City
Rain Aids Corn Crop as Flooding Disrupts Rail Lines
Torrential rains across northern Kansas and southern Nebraska boost corn prospects while causing heavy property damage. Floodwaters wash out roadbeds and inundate tracks, with the Rock Island main line blocked in multiple locations.
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BF United Press
Lincoln
Neb
Kansas
Nebraska
Rock Island
Furth orders end to car blockades in Seattle street clash
Acting Mayor Wardall says police will run cars if blockades recur after Furth had moved to oust passengers for not paying two fares. City asserts streets belong to people and traffic must stay open. Officials review 50 special patrons amid Potlatch week tensions and vow police control if needed.
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Furth
Seattle
Wardall
Star
Jake
Seattle Electric Company
Who's Game Warden Now A Drama In Three Acts
This caricatured scene centers on Hugo Kelly and deputy Hogan as power plays unfold over the game warden post. Deputy Kelly clashes with Hogan while Sheriff Hodge weighs actions as commissioners Hamilton and Rutherford push for Rief’s return amid embezzlement indictments.
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Kelly
Hamilton
Rutherford
Hugo
Rief
Hogan
Hugo Kelly
Sheriff Hodge
Seattle Weather Forecast Readies Fair Night and Friday
For Seattle and vicinity fair tonight and Friday with light northwesterly winds. Temperature at noon today 65 degrees.
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Seattle
Senate approves house bill setting 433 representatives
Washington August 3 The senate without roll call adopts the house measure fixing the next congress at 433 members. The bill increases representation for Alabama California Colorado Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Louisiana Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Montana New Jersey New York North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Dakota Utah West Virginia Texas Washington.
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West Virginia
Texas
Cloudburst in Pachuca Causes Mass Fatalities
In Pachuca Mexico a deadly cloudburst today inundated the town leaving about forty people known to have died.
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United Press
Mexico City
Pachuca
Birth of daughter to Mrs Wetherill in family note
A daughter was born yesterday to Mrs Alexander Wetherill, who is the daughter of Jacob Purth. The notice expresses family pride and goodwill as relatives celebrate the birth.
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Yeeterday
Alexander Wetherill
Wetherill
Jacob Purth
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