Man Identified by Shoes Faces Life Sentence in Tailor Murder
In Olympia on August 4, Joe Parrot, 22, was found guilty of murdering tailor Fred Weiss. The verdict came after 256 minutes of deliberation by Judge Wright. Prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence including a missing pair of shoes linked to Parrot, who was arrested in Gate City after the crime.
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Ympia
Joe Parrot
Fred
Olympia
Wright
Parrot
Gate City
Tahe
Weiss
Belgian Seamer Koophandel Sunk By Submarine
The Belgian steamer Koophandel, 1,736 tons, was sunk by a submarine off London on Aug 4. The crew were rescued and landed today.
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London
A Word to the People On Fake Dental Advertising
A dentist signing as Dr Shark attacks rivals and defends honest practice. The message urges the public not to trust deceptive ads and claims the author has fought graft and slander, urging people to seek truthful dentistry at 1st Avenue address.
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Shark
Seerp
England Reflects on War Anniversary with resolve
In London Aug. 4 the British Empire marked the anniversary of war with humility and renewed resolve. Across a thousand meetings Premier Asquith led events as King George and cabinet members attended services at St Pauls. A nationwide resolution vowed continued sacrifice until victory.
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ED L. Keen
London
Great Britain
Germany
Empire
Central Comm
National Patriotic Organization
Asquith
King George
St. Paul's
Russian Retreat Declared A Success Near Nar ew
Petrograd reports that if the Russians hold lines along the Narew for two more days the main armies may reach the new positions beyond the Vistula and Nicholas’s retreat could succeed. Von Galiwitz’s drive on the Warsaw Petrograd railroad has been checked as heavy German losses slow the thrust. Southeast of Warsaw the Russian retreat persists with firm resistance and heavy German ammunition and manpower use.
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Petrograd
Narew
Vistula
Nicholas
von Galiwits
Warsaw
Morning blaze damages three homes in quiet suburb
Fire at 9648 35th Ave. W. destroyed John Upley's dwelling and spread to two adjacent frame houses owned by M Martinson and N Karmkiis. Fire department responses saved the others, with total loss estimated under $1,000.
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John Upley
35Th Ave. W
Upley
M Martinson
N. Karmkiis
School Girl Wins Honor At The Fair
Miss Eleanor James of Reno Nevada earns honor for marble sculpture at the Panama-Pacific exposition with notable attention to her work displayed at the fair.
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Eleanor James
Reno, Nev
Evacuation of Warsaw Announced by Russian Legation
Wireless dispatches report the evacuation of Warsaw ordered due to ammunition shortage. Destruction of Vistula bridges was ordered. Ivangorod encirclement progresses as Austro Germans storm eight outer forts. Russian statement notes deteriorating Sovrus situation and risks of encirclement around Ivangorod.
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Berlin
Sayville
Hague
Warsaw
Vistula
Ivangorod
Buoyant star gets new lifeguard comic feature
Bud Fisher debuts a life saving satire in The Star starting Monday August 16. The star will perform daily life saving duties with humor while assisted by Veff and Pud Fisher as stage manager. The feature promises regular home delivery and the town’s loudest laugh.
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The
Star
Catholics Deny Pope Influence in U S Civic Affairs
Arch Bishop Bonzano opened the 39th annual Supreme Council session of the Knights of Columbus with a strong denial that the pope sways American political life. The religious prejudice report asserts Catholics acknowledge papal authority only in spiritual matters and support public schools while favoring religious instruction in private schools. The first day included Mass at St James Cathedral and welcome remarks from Gov. Lister, Mayor Gill, Judge Burke, and Grand Knight S S Kennan, with Supreme Knight Flaherty replying.
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Lune
America
Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus
Bonzano
Knights of Columbus
Catholica
United States
Committee
Supreme Council
St. James Cathedral
Knights of Columbus Club
Funeral services for Mrs. R. E. Butterworth
Funeral services for Mrs. R. E. Butterworth will be held at the residence on Thursday at 4 p.m. Four sons serve as pallbearers with Rev. G. R. Cairns officiating. Burial follows at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Registration for Everett high school fall term stands at 1,000, up 400 from previous years.
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R. E. Butterworth
Olympic Place
G. R. Cairns
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Everett High School
Night Trip To Tatoosh Light Echoes In Fog
A fisher recounts sailing toward Tatoosh Light in dense fog on a night at sea. The keeper, Captain Cowan, has served 15 years, braving all weather, yet no ship has entered the harbor in that time. The fog horn sounds in a cadence of blasts and silences as the narrator listens for signs.
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Cowan
Board Maintains No Tax Equalization This Year
The board of equalization rejects a bid to raise real property assessments. County Assessor Thatcher states real estate is assessed biennially and will remain in effect this year as last. Only clerical errors and double assessments will be corrected as the board opens its session Thursday at the courthouse.
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Fred W. Hastings
Victor Zednick
Board of Equalization
Thatcher
Soldiers to Receive Eagle Benefits
Spokane reports a new provision by the Fraternal Order of Magics extends the order benefits to soldiers and sailors serving in defense of the country. The amendment was adopted by a grand lodge aerie in session.
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Spokane
Fraternal
Order of Magics
Grand Lodge Aerie
Indigestion Advice Promotes Bisulated Magnesia Cure
A 19th century health column recommends avoiding acidic foods to ease stomach trouble and endorses bisulated magnesia as a neutralizing remedy. The article claims direct stomach action and urges readers to obtain Pisurated Magnesia No. 26 B from a local druggist after meals for relief.
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St. IN
The Horn and the Keeper of Tatoosh Island
A maritime narrator recounts night navigation near Tatoosh Island in fog, guided by a boat horn and lantern. Captain Cowan escorts the party to the cliffside light, where the veteran keeper boasts the 20 mile horn and 19 mile lens while recalling a life spent watching the coast. The tale hints at the keeper’s aversion to Tatoosh and the sea, to be continued.
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Ourskins
China
Cowan
Board Approves County Appraisal Plan For Industrial Farm Tracts
County commissioners voted unanimously to conduct a statewide appraisal of all tracts offered for an industrial farm before purchase. Frank E. Case of the Seattle Real Estate Association urged the appraisal board be selected from association members.
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Star
Frank E. Case
Seattle Real Estate Association
Association
Six Masked Men Hold Up Des Moines Mercantile
The sheriff seeks six masked robbers who held up four men at the Hud berg Barnes Mercantile Co. store in Des Moines seventeen miles south last night at 9 30. They took $60 in cash and a diamond ring valued at $35 and escaped in an automobile leaving numerous checks behind.
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Sheriff's Office
Hudberg-Barnes Mercantile Co
Des Moines
Here
City Budget Meeting Sparks Heated Debate Over Sanatorium Salaries
Health Commissioner McBride sought raises for three Fir lanis sanitarium workers triggering a wordy budget hearing. Councilmen Bolton and Marble opposed, Mayor Gill disagreed. Despite the clash, salary increases were approved and total cuts ranged between 4000 and 5000 from a 494755 estimate.
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McBride
Firlanis Sanitarium
Bolton
Marble
Gill
Ferry to Run Through Lake Washington Canal Bid
Seattle and Kirkland Commercial Clubs urge county commissioners to place the Washington ferry on the Lake Washington canal route once opened. Stops planned at Kirkland and Juanita before docking along West Lake Avenue on Lake Union. F N Rhoades seeks club aid for county inspections of fruit to be sold locally.
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Seattle
Kirkland
Washington
Lake Washington Canal
Juanita
Westlake Ave
Lake Union
F. N. Rhoades
Commercial Club
Kaiser Belfast cheers trigger arrest of German Jew
In Belfast on August 4 Hugh Mc Cruden a German Jew and member of a British regiment allegedly drank alcohol and cheered for the Kaiser leading to his arrest by local authorities.
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Belfast
Hugh McCruden
Union Dames Civil War Group Meets Friday Morning
The Union Dames of the Civil War hold a meeting Friday at 10 45 a m with Mrs N G vee hee at 2826 Graham St Renton Yin.
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N. G. Vee
Graham St
Renton Yin
Tillman Sees Bremerton Edge Mare Island For Big Ships
Senator Ben Tillman and Maj. Gen. George Barnett toured Bremerton navy yard and argued Mare Island lacks deep water for battleships. The Tillmans and party were in Portland and voiced that Mare Island yard cannot become worthwhile for large vessels.
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Bremerton Navy Yard
Mare Island Yard
Ben R. Tillman
South Carolina
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
George Barnett
U. S. Marine Corps
Tillman
Portland
Youve Known of Opportunities To Get Into Something
A motivational note urges saving now to capitalize on future chances. It emphasizes that lack of capital blocks entry and promises a surprisingly strong initial progress after about a year of disciplined saving.
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