Die for My Country Casement Hanged for Treason in Pentonville
Roger Casement was hanged at Pentonville prison at 9:07 a.m. for treason. His last words, I die for my country, were spoken as officials observed the execution. A crowd gathered outside, with some Irish observers protesting while guards cleared the scene. Two Catholic priests heard his last confession and comforted him before the final exit.
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London
Roger Casement
Pentonville Prison
Harber
Pentonville
Casement
Fathers Ring
Carey
Senatores Critique Britain Over Casement Execution
Senator Martine condemned Britain for executing Roger Casement, calling it barbaric. Senator Shelan of California defended Casement as blameless and criticized the crown for refusing reprieve, calling it a serious blunder.
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Washington
Martine
Great Britain
Roger Casement
Shelan
California
Casement
Verdun victory cited in Berlin French attack report
A Paris Berlin war office report states French attacks at three points around Verdun were successful today. The Berlin statement notes French activity near the fortress city approached a general offensive posture against the Crown Prince’s German army.
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Aloxnon
Verdun
Frank
Berlin
Paria
Moonshine Raids Seize 1500 Gallons in Oklahoma Near Durant
Revenue officers and deputy sheriffs seized 1500 gallons of moonshine whisky in raids on two stills near Durant Oklahoma on August 3. Eight hundred gallons were confiscated from a still located three miles east of Swink.
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Durant
Okla
Swink
Prudence of the Parsonage headline tale of five daughters
A minister and wife hoped for a boy but twin girls Carol and Lark joined a family of five. Prudence, eldest, speaks of musical talent while Lark struggles with tunes. The Star previews next week as the novel unfolds.
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Charles
Carol
Lark
Prudence
the Star
Nelsen and Ramsay for Commissioners
King County voters are urged to elect Herman Nelsen in the South district and Claude C. Ramsay in the City district. The editors praise their private success, note they oppose salary concerns, and condemn past county mismanagement. They argue the pair are free to serve without debts to pay and can better oversee county funds.
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Ing County
Herman Nelsen
Claude C. Ramsay
Ramsay
Nelsen
County Commission
Hamilton
Lou
Pete Smith
Nelson
King County
Statement on waitstaff movement and patron flow
Stahl notes typical movement distance for staff and describes a waitress making about three trips to each patron. He cites an average of 60 patrons, illustrating the workload and service pattern in the dining area.
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Harry Stahl
Seattle
Stahl
Blast Rocks Seattle Home
City detectives search for two men who fled in a Hudson after an explosion at J. M. Jarvis residence 911 West 60th Street at 915 PM Wednesday. Jarvis, Alaska railroad commission foreman, believes an assassination attempt occurred. he was uninjured and neighbors saw a lightsless car rush toward Woodland Park.
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J. M. Jarvis
W. 60Th St
Jarvis
Alaska Railroad Commission
Bell St. Dock
Alaska Railroad
Woodland Park
Saya
Seattle Fans Struggle to Find Parks Says Local Reader
William Hill of 4225 15th Ave NE notes many baseball fans in Seattle are fans of scores and reports yet rarely attend games. He recalls going to a recent game and having to relearn how to reach the park, highlighting gaps between desire to follow teams and actual game attendance.
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William Hill
15Th Ave
N. E
Seattle
Carp Bites His Toe at Chicago Beach
A Chicago bather reports a carp bit his toe near Grand Avenue. He shows the carp as proof, claiming he caught it with a rope lariat after a shark scare.
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Carp
Chicago
Grand Ave
Big Profits in Figi Seattle Hootblacks Hooters
Local note highlights profitable behavior in Seattle area shops. Joe from Hatfield's shop at 4329 Lith Ave N E explains savings on each job through lighter footwear and warmer weather. The text reflects casual business chatter and regional phrasing about workwear.
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Joe
Hatfield
Lith Ave
N. E
Burglary Arrest Tied to Bon Marche Clerk Claim
Larry C. MacLane was arrested for burglary after firing on pursuing officers in the Bon Marche alley. He claimed to be a store clerk at Bon Marche, but management stated he never worked there and the claim was false.
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THE
BON Marche
Larry C. MacLane
Bon Marcha
Paris Edict Tells Skirts To Grow Longer And Looser
A Parisian fashion edict orders more material in women's skirts and longer coats while keeping fullness away from the hips. Sleeves should be enlarged near the shoulders, avoiding the old leg o mutton look.
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New York
Lake Washington canal opens with Swinomish steamer ceremony
The Swinomish entered Ballard locks at 11 15 a m with 100 guests aboard to inaugurate the first unit of the Lake Washington canal. Thousands cheered as the gates opened and the vessel exited toward Lake Union, before returning for a final passage. Officials described two shifts of eight men for operation, the lock dimensions, fish ladder, garden like rock works and planned boulevard along the canal.
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Swinomish
Inru
Ballard Jocks
Lake Washington Canal
Oveineering Corps of
United States
Col
J. BR. Cavanaugh
United States Engineering Corps
Lake Union
Col. Cavanaugh
Salmon Bay
Mexico Names Peaceboard To Meet U S Commissioners
Mexico City August 3. The government formally appointed Louis Cabrera Ignacio Bonillas Alberto Pan as members of the joint commission created to work with American representatives on border questions. Juan B Rojo named secretary. The delegation will depart for the United States as soon as possible.
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Mexico City
Joint Commission
Wilson
Louis Cabrera
Ignacio Bonillas
Alberto Pan
Juan B. Rojo
United States
Street Light Rate Backed by Chamber Demand 3.6 Cents
A council split emerged over next year's street lighting cost as the Chamber of Commerce taxation bureau urged 3.6 cents per kilowatt hour instead of 4.5. The committee sent the issue to a special council session. Councilman Mrickson noted the city's real cost is 4.5 cents per kilowatt hour.
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Chamber of Commerce Taxation Bureau
Mrickson
Moore
Priceless Gift Baby Donald Seeks A Home
The Star reports baby Donald Phillips, found by Dr. Francis Brown, living with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Bigelow, seeking a permanent home. Staff describe him as healthy and cheerful, asking prospective families to contact The Star with details for a meeting and adoption process.
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Star Office
A. E. Bigelow
Francis Brown
Mr. Bigelow
Donald Phillips
Donald
The
Star
Reynolds Opens Private Law Office in Seattle
Charles A. Reynolds former chairman of the state public service commission and Mrs Reynolds return to Seattle after weeks in California and announce a new law office at 1606 8 Hoge building He resumes private practice and will continue to press the states tourist rate case to the supreme court He is appointed special assistant attorney general with Washington and Oregon sharing travel costs His services will be free to the case.
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Charles A. Reynolds
State Public Service Commission
Rival billboard tax measures go to council without safety panel input
Measures proposed by Councilmen Hesketh and Hanna will advance to the council with no recommendations from the public safety committee. The action moves forward as a formal item for debate and potential vote.
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Hesketh
Hanna
Public Safety Committee
Seattle Shoeteria Allows Self Service Fitting
A new shoeteria opens in the market sub basement where customers select and fit their own shoes. Stalls 21 and 23 host the shop run by M Siegel, with shoes arranged by size and labeled with prices. Customers pay at the cashier after trying on pairs.
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M. Siegel
Place
Cloudburst in Tennessee claims nine lives
A deadly cloudburst in Barren valley Claiborne County leaves nine bodies recovered and thirty people missing. Rescue teams comb the area as authorities assess casualties and search for survivors. Local residents report severe flash flooding and rapid river level rises across the valley.
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Middlesboro
Barren Valley
Claiborne County
Tenn
Missing 11-Year-Old Girl Sought by Parents in City
Della Lem, 11, vanished from 5506 21st Ave S Tuesday noon. Parents offer a $50 reward for information leading to her return and the arrest of anyone responsible. She wore a dark serge coat a light dress and a light forget-me-not trimmed hat. She is light complexioned tall slim with light brown hair and gray eyes. Nearest phone Sidney 474.
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21St Ave. S
Sidney 474
Doctor Brown Named Medical Advisor for American Lake Camp
Dr. Ira C. Brown, medical director of the Seattle school district, will serve as medical advisor at the American Lake encampment for business men.
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Ira C. Brown
Seattle
American Lake
Richly dressed baby girl found left at doorstep
A one month old girl in an embroidered frock was found on Mrs. C. Bigelow’s porch at 10 p.m. A handmade wardrobe and a baby birth notice tag suggest a wealthy mother. An accompanying letter asks Mrs. Bigelow to care for the child while plans for adoption unfold.
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Mrs. Bigelow
Four Injured In Renton Wreck
Three flat cars broke loose from a switching engine near Renton and crashed into a steel passenger car at 12 10 a m. Motorman Grafton suffered a crushed head and arm fractures while a passenger was pinned for over an hour. Passengers Raymond Jeffries and E Burrows had cuts and minor injuries, with others uninjured. An investigation was ordered by Seattle Renton and Southern manager Walter M Brown.
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Renton
Harry Grafton
Grafton
Walter M. Brown
Seattle, Renton & Southern
Ile
Rainier Ave
Lucifest
Rayemond Jeffries
Lincoln Hotel
E. Burrows
Burrows Landing
Jeffries
Renton Hospital
Burrows
Ben Pedegana
Grand Union
R. E. Horton
Ferdinand Sr
Barefoot burglar Peterson tied to Seattle prowls
Police captured the so called barefoot burglar Peterson but other prowlers are active in Seattle. Mrs. E Ayerst of 1412 Eighth Ave West reported a kitchen window entry Wednesday afternoon with a gold watch and necklace stolen from her home.
McBride to Speak at West Seattle GOP Meeting
Former Gov. Henry McBride will be principal speaker for the Republican meeting at Gallinger's West Side hall West Seattle Thursday night. Congressional candidate Frank Hammond and county candidates will also speak.
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Henry McBride
Gallinger
West Side Hall
West Seattle
Frank 2. Hammond
Congress
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