Boy Wonder James Adolph Coda Jr Weighs 104 Pounds
A Georgia two year old named James Adolph Coda Jr from Habersham County drew crowds in Atlanta as his father carried him through traffic. The toddler, weighing 104 pounds, inspired letters from peers and an event where five thousand children and guardians gathered to see him at a park while he ate peanuts.
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James Adolph Coda, Jr
Habersham County
Georgia
Atlanta Fother Day
James Adolph
Harbor Island name proposal met with North End protest
The waterfront committee urged naming Harbor Island in Gov Semple's honor for reclaiming Seattle tide lands. The municipal plans commission proposed regrade work, drawing about 100 North End residents who objected to extensive plans.
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Harbor
Gov. Semples
Seattle
Municipal Plans Commission
Corm
North End
Burglary Strikes Arlington Hotel Basement
A thief broke into the Arlington hotel building at 1412 av and entered the basement of A. E. Gremnus home. The area was ransacked and a handful of tools and old brushes were stolen.
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A. E. Gremnus
Arlington Hotel
Pauline Steinem Birthday Greetings From Ohio Reform Leader
Mrs. Pauline Steinem, noted reform leader and president of the Toledo council of women, the Ohio women’s storage association, and chair of the education committee for the national association, is celebrated on her birthday with warm wishes. She spoke at the 1908 Geneva executive session and is praised for her charm and musical voice.
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Our Fair Land
Pauline Steinem
Toledo
S F Street Elected President of King County Veterans
S F Street was elected president of the King County Veterans Association at the Woodland Park reunion. About 1,000 guests attended the basket lunch. The principal speaker at the after lunch camp fire was Gen. James B. Weaver of Iowa.
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S. F. Street
King County Veterans’ Association
Woodland Park
James B. Weaver
Iowa
Rockefeller Ad Burdened by Wealth Question
John D. Rockefeller acknowledges vast wealth as a burden while an advertisement titled Olmsted’s appears on page 7. The note hints at economic and social themes surrounding wealth without detailing actions or outcomes.
Busy News Snippets From Across the Nation
John Hewitt appointed receiver of Fleet Coal on Browne Manufacturing petition over a 269 claim. A King County Democratic meeting will choose a successor to President Leonard. Judge Tallman orders Jovita Heights assets restrained until August 14 hearing. A Rosenberg undertaking party sets a tomorrow 2 PM land sale. A 20 year old youth emigrated to Washington with parents. Henry Wice, chauffeur, remains humble despite inheritance. International Harvester plans a TB study program for workers. Charles G Helfer speaks on Single Tax at Butler luncheon. Joseph A Holmes heads to Juneau to study Alaska mining. General Carter hands division command to Gen Hoyt in San Antonio. Rev E Knappe visits Seattle. preaches at Lutheran church founded 1894. A burglar stole rings and jewelry from H L Phillips home. police alerted. Read Olmsted’s for details.
Boys to Try Case In Own Police Court
The case against eight Takahashi boys accused of attacking a Collins playfield youth was stricken from the police court calendar yesterday. The youths will hold a private police court with Harry Anderson as presiding judge, likely next week.
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Takahashi
Collins Playfield
Harry Anderson
Disappearance prompts search. bond issues on ballot
John Trimble, 60, missing from his home at 1864 McClellan St. police and sheriff alerted. Rainier Heights Improvement Club meets at Oltman’s Hall to discuss courthouse bonds, Port of Seattle vote and other bond issues due September 6. Delegates to Western Federation of Improvement Clubs meet August 10 in Bellingham. John J. Sullivan discharged as administrator of Joseph Grey estate after Grey denied death. probate dismissed by Judge Frater. Fire losses total $600 in attic of a boarding house at 214 Ninth Ave. N.E. O’Meara to speak on single tax at Puget Sound Chautauqua, Whidbey Island tomorrow. Vashon steamer offers 9:00 a.m. departure and 5:45 p.m. return from Grand Trunk Pacific dock. Gen H M Chittenden retired named port commissioner for the First district. election September 5. Funeral of Clyde C Littlefield noted in Seattle, Tacoma, Port areas.
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Rainier Heights
John J. Sullivan
Joseph Grey
Grey
Seattle
Chelan
Frater
F. Cotteri
Will Atkinson
Miss Mary
O'Meara
Puget Sound Chautauqua
Maxwelton
Whidby Island
Vashon
Grand Trunk Pacific Dock
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Reepra
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John D. Rockefeller
Olmsted
John Hewitt
Fleet Coal Company
Browne Manufacturing Company
Coal Company
Leonard
Harmon
Frederick Bauaman
E. C. Cheasty
P. Calhoun
J. J. Gene
Henry Dickinson
Dickinson
Tallman
Jovita Heights Company
Rosenberg Undertaking Partors
Washington
Chicago
Henry Wice
International Harvester Co
Charles G. Helfer
Women's Commercial Club
Joseph A. Holmes
Bureau of Mines
Washington, D.c
Juneau
Alaska
Secretary of the Interior
Fisher Hie
San Antonio
Tex
Carter
United States Army
Gen. Hoyt
E. Knappe
German Lutheran Ziontet Church
Northwestern Canada
H. L. Phillips
John Trimble
McClellan St
Ninth Av
James Joboron
H. M. Chittenden
Clyde C. Littlefield
Tacoma
Port
Sonny
Jersey City
CF EL
Kly Ed
Kohler & Chase
Second Avenue
Weber, Knabe, Kohler & Chase
Vose
Fischer
Stock Pianos
Wallin & Nordstrom
Vici Kid
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Batiste
Piret Fieor
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