King County Assessments Climb in Valuation Figures
The board of equalization opened hearings as Assessor H Parish reported King County total assessed value rising to 80 million dollars in fees and 151 million in property, with improvements and personal property making up the majority. Disputes were heard over specific parcels and a furniture firm protested a high assessment on recently bought goods as the session adjourned for continued discussions.
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King County
Cout Thomas Hi. Parish
Incorporated
Board of Equalisation
Dan RK. Abraham
J. T. Armstrong
James
Sutton
Globe Bulld
Ed Ay. S
H. Parish
Breaker of quarantine in Madison Street hotel case
A hotel guest with diphtheria left his room on Madison street and traveled to Tacoma. Darcey Kelleher faced a police court hearing as the defendant claimed he did not realize what he was being told, while Rimber was involved in the case. An appeal notice was served by the defendant.
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Madison St
Tacoma
Ste
Darcey
Kelleher
Cummings
Carley
Rainier Grand
Spokane
Seattle
Thompson
Pinkerton
Rainier Grand Hotel
Taco
Mr. Thompson
Butte
Personal letter to doubtful voters discussed by Garber
A fragment notes Edgar i from Dayton Ohio and Mag Harvey Garber referencing Bryan and a plan to write to every voter. It mentions using a phonograph for purposes and hints at potential criticism over such actions.
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Edgar i
Dayton
Harvey Garber
The
Today
Bryan
Gar
Anne
Vatican Completes Year of Reign Ceremony in Grand Vatican
Universal and special celebration marks the completion year of the reign with a pomp ceremony. The occasion is dedicated in the Vatican as a large audience gathers prom men and church officials from across the region.
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United Press
Vatican
Will Hear Their Masters Voice In Campaign Recordings
A United Press report from Virginia notes attempts to reach voters with phonograph records during the campaign. The effort tries to capture public attention as Bryan records are distributed to influence opinions.
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United Press
Bryan Records
Hin Tank
Neglected Wife Drives Woman to Mental Strain and Sanity Hearing
Mrs. C. H. Hunter of 613 Baat Lakear is described as mentally unbalanced after alleged neglect by her husband, an Orville automobile driver. Humane Officer A. M. Kent placed her in county jail for a sanity hearing, with four children aged 5 weeks to six years sent to Washington Children's Home. The husband allegedly sent about $40 in five months and instructed her to incur expenses, while he has not provided necessities. He faces a neglect charge in Superior Court with a hearing set for August 21.
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C.H. Hunter
Washington
Hunter
Eight Thousand CP Rail Yard Workers Set to Strike
At 10 o clock tomorrow morning eight thousand mechanical department employees from Halifax to Vancouver will walk out. Five unions are involved with possible support from conductors and engineers. The unions demand wage schedule changes and parity with the highest rate. J H McVelty of the machinists union announces the strike, planned for months amid failed conciliation and arbitration talks.
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United Press
Winnipeg
Man
Canadian Pacific Railway Mechanical Department
Halifax
Vancouver
C. P. RL
J. H. McVelty
Machinista’ Union
Canadian Pacific Railroad Company
Knights of Pythias Welcomed in Boston
The Knights of Pythias national encampment delegates were greeted by Governor Guild Mayor Hibbard and Grand Chancellor Penman. Chancelor Barnes spoke for the delegates as reports show rising membership and ore production in recent years. A tent city guards against theft amid numerous robberies as delegates disperse to crowded hotels. The uniformed rank joined a monster parade.
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United Press
Boston
Knights of Pythias
Guild
Hibbard
George W. Penman
Grand Lodge of
Massachusetts
Chas. A. Barnes
Jacksonville
Ils
Rathbone Sisters
Pythian Sisterhood
Priceless in War Useless in Peace Zafiro Story
Bremerton August 4 The Zafiro once bought by Admiral Dewey for Manila service is out of commission at Puget Sound navy yard after failing to sell It cannot be registered as American due to merchant marine laws though it fought under the American flag. The vessel demonstrates why most foreign commerce is carried abroad.
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Star
Bremerton
Manila
High Seas
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Admiral Dewey
Hongkong
Subig Bay
Seoul
Korea
Pacific
Financial clearings in Seattle Tacoma and Portland reported
Seattle clearings today 1 417 444 48 balances 166 468 654 Tacoma clearings today 683 386 balances 61 121 Portland clearings today 1 109 753 balances 148 766
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Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
ALL DEPENDS UPON WHO DOES IT
An editorial note discusses William Jennings Bryan and William Randolph Hearst using phonograph records in campaigns. It cites Roosevelt’s rejection of such use and taunts Bryan for potential overreliance on talking machines. Taft experiments with speeches for phonograph reproduction, with initial tests and varied results.
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Hot Springs
Taft
Mr. Taft
William J. Bryan
Gormley Named Leader for American Lake Maneuvers
Gen Brush designates Lieut Col Matt M H Gormley of Seattle to command the blue army in the August 10 to 11 encampment at American Lake. Oregon National Guard arrives, 1100 strong, as 30 day maneuvers begin with 6000 troops in problem No. 1 under Col T C Woodbury Fort Lawton. Guardsmen propose Alaska Yukon Pacific drill contest in Seattle next year.
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United Press
Camp David
Stanley
Brush
Matt MH. Gormley
Seattle
Second
Washington Infantry
George B. Lamping
Ich
Camp Perry
Ohio
Oregon National Guard
Washington Guard
Murray Station
Regular Army
National Guard
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
T. C. Woodbury
Third Infantry
Fort Lawton
Fourteenth Cavalry
Fourth Field Artillery
Walter 8. Fulton
St. Louis
Louis
Hof
Spokane
St. Louie
Seattle Aids Fernie Fire Sufferers With Cash and Goods
Seattle civic groups gather relief for Fernie fire victims. About $750 in cash pledged by Seattle Commercial Club and a parade of clothing bedding and medicines await dispatch. The Great Northern will ship relief. volunteers will collect donations citywide. Citizens urged to contribute.
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Seattle Commercial Club
Fernie
Boos
Market stalls fairness debated by London farmer letter
A London reader argues about public market stall allocations. He praises Mr. Cheadle for introducing daily draw tickets, contends persistent daily growers deserve priority, and criticizes Saturday-only visitors who seek best locations. He credits regular gardeners for sustaining the market. Eight nations attend the international free trade congress opening in London with Lord Woolf presiding.
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Pike St
Mr. Cheadle
A. F. Kepn
London
America
England
France
Germany
Belgium
Holland
Denmark
Italy
Lord Woolf
Atlantic Fleet Sets Coal Endurance Record En Route to Auckland
United Press report from aboard the Georgia on August 4 notes the Atlantic battle ship fleet passing the Friendly Islands as weather cools and coal efficiency rises. Vessels shift from single column to battle lines under signals from the Connecticut. Crew enthusiasm grows for warmer conditions and future Auckland arrival planned for August 9.
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Lee Clotworthy
United Press
Vii
Georgia
Buva
Fiji
Bha
Friendly Islands
Connecticut
Auckland
Hillman Pays Big Premium for Family Expansion
Co. D. Hillman transfers 640 acres of waterfront near Prevett to the Hillman family with a newborn girl weighing nine pounds arriving at 6 55 am. He deposits 1000 dollars for Mrs Hillman and 1000 dollars for the child in a Seattle bank, marking the sixth such transfer and the accumulation of about 4000 acres in Hillman names.
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Hillman
Water Shut Off Notice North of Green Lake
Water will be shut off in the district north of Green Lake from Latona Avenue to Wallingford Avenue on Wednesday August 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Green Lake
Latona Av
Wallingford Av
P. m
Four robbers kill motorman in street car hold up
In Tacoma on August 4 four armed robbers halted a car on the P Street line early yesterday morning and shot and killed Motorman Hirown. Police have not captured the suspects and remain at large.
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Tacoma
Hirown
Protection From Love Sparks Duo of Warrant Actions
Prosec tor's office filed two complaints over E L Bancroft of 1424 Seventh Ave and Mrs Minnie Goodman of 1422 Seventh Ave amid Bancroft's unrequited love. Goodman sought a peace warrant after Bancroft allegedly attacked and took clothing in a struggle, prompting a search of Bancroft's trunk to determine damage.
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E. L. Bancroft
Minnie Goodman
Banecroft
Senator Ship Resumes Nome Voyage After Brief Downtime
The Senator of the Pacific Coast Steamship company, idle for weeks due to light freights to Nome, is slated to sail again for Nome on August 17. The vessel had paused service but resumes operations as freight demand returns.
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Senator
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Japanese chambers plan medals for American business visitors
Five chambers of commerce in Japan will award medals to business men from San Francisco Seattle Los Angeles and Portland who are to visit Tokyo this year.
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Tokio
Japan
San Francisco
Seattle
Los Angeles
Portland
Fires Under Control In Crown Nest District
A Cranbrook dispatch reports fires in the Crown Nest district are extinguished or under control. Committees in charge have restored order. Hundreds remain missing but death toll may be lower than first feared.
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Winnipeg
Man
Cranbrook
Crown Nest
Fraud and boxing scheme ends with arrest in Tacoma
James R. Thompson helps cash an $18,000 Daly Bank check tied to a planned deal. The scheme unravels as Pinkerton detectives pursue accomplices after a boxing match ruse and a failed attempt to move funds to Spokane.
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James R. Thompson
Daly Bank & Trust Company
Tacoma
Rainier Grand
Cummings
Carley
Smith
Georgetown
Washington
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