Wheat Rates Cut 10 Percent Across Washington Roads
Three major railroads in Washington announce a 10 percent freight rate cut on wheat starting August 14. The reduction affects all three fall lines, with 50 to 60 cent shifts cited for state hauls and a 4-5 cent drop per bushel on Northern Pacific routes. The change aims to simplify shipments from the Palouse region to Colfax and beyond toward Spokane and Tacoma after the cut off.
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Washington
Colfax
Palouse
Thie
Northern Pacific de Tat
Coulee City
Thal Washington
Big Bend
Spokane
Northern Pacific
Tacoma
T Theater Division
Garden strike halts Wen & Westville electric line in New Haven
Strike by conductors and dispatchers on the Wen and Westville road disrupts morning service with about 3 percent of workers idle. No trains run as talks continue, with small breakdowns reported while negotiations for a settlement proceed.
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New Haven
Conun
Wen & Westville
Royal yacht award ceremony at Portsmouth port
The royal yacht award event concluded after the race with a farewell to majesty aboard the vessel in Portsmouth. The ki betta jon was scheduled for 3.40 this afternoon aboard the ship.
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Royal Yacht Award
Portsmouth
Majesty
Jon
Paris Exposes Disputed Move In Franco Russian Fray
In Paris last week a tense scene emerged over a sudden political shift involving Prince Ourousseff and a cited request for receipts. The affair stirred relief in some circles, with Paris officials including Loubet noted for past actions and suspected links to Russian czarist diplomacy.
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Paris
France
Ourousseff
Receis
Loubet
Parte
Ite
Drowned Man at Lake Union Near University
Weorge Morehouse a University junior drowned in Lake Union yesterday while attempting to swim using a plank tied to his body. The plank slipped trapping his head underwater as fellow swimmers failed to reach him. a grocery runner fetched help but he was pronounced dead on arrival at Bonney Stewart’s morgue. He had recently graduated from Defeat High School and was a third year student at the university.
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Sapers Mesenochn
Union
Tanner
Morehouse
Morepee See Fe
Sac
Tee Morehouse
Gee
Wiltate
Nee
Bonney
Stewart
Defeat High Ool
Latona
Remains of Mrs Harriett Madden to be shipped for interment
The remains of Mrs Harriett B Madden who died in the city at 1423 Queen Anne avenue are at Collins Sherman Foley Co undertaking parlor and will be shipped this afternoon to Portland for interment.
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Mra
Harriett B. Madden
Queen Anne Avenue
Collins Sherman Foley Co
Portland
Parson Sheriff Samuel Pelrson Dies After Overwork
Rev. Samuel Pelrson known as the Parson Sheriff of Cumberland County died this morning from overwork while serving the dow ag e law and people. He preached to harroome and clubs and revivals were held in the fall.
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Portland
Samuel Pelrson
Cumberland County
President and Mrs Roosevelt witness target practice in New York
In Greenport New York on August 6 the president and Mrs Roosevelt boarded the Mayflower and watched a naval target practice with twelve crews competing. A foul worsened the scene as the president appeared greatly pleased by the display.
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Greenport
N. Y
Roosevelt
German Emperor Arrives Aboard Hohenzollern in Russia
Ruler arrives in Russi a aboard the imperial yacht Hohensollern as the Russian squadron fires a salute. An elaborate welcome between the two emperors marks a ceremonial greeting in Galls on the czar days in Russia Aug. 6.
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Raval, Russa
Hohensollern
Slugged to Death in Des Moines Street Altercation
Des Moines Iowa Aug 6 Teaac Finklestein a crusader against illegal gambling was murdered near Walnut Street alley as he passed by. A man emerged from the alley struck him with a club killing him instantly. Four witnesses found him dead with a crushed skull. Finklestein had led a campaign against gambling houses aiming to close them and boost city revenue.
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Des Moines
Jows
Teaac Pinklestein
Walnut Street
Bie
Finklestein
Watchman Dan Sweeny killed during Wilkes-Barre strike
At the Bites colliery in Wilkes Barre Dan Sweeny a watchman who refused to join the strike was clubbed to death at midnight. Several men attacked him and fled before authorities arrived. The assailants escaped and the murder remains unsolved as the incident sparked further unrest.
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Wilkesbarre
Dan Sweeny
Bites
Sweeny
Meteor Wins Race in Regatta Despite Gusty Conditions
The regatta winner was Kaiser's American bulk yacht Sybarite finished second amid strong winds. A stiff breeze blew throughout the race shaping tactics and pace.
Meany Reports Prehistoric Alaskan Relics Return
Prof Edmond Meany of the University of Washington returns from Walder with a mummy a prehistoric canoe a skull and other archaeological specimens. He thanks Capt Carrol Alaska Commercial Co for transporting relics to the university and notes no monetary value can be placed on them.
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Copper River Valley
Edmond
Meany
University of Washington
Walder
Bertin
State University
Carrol
Alaska Commercial Co
Hertha
University
Gratte
Smithsonian Institute
California Academy of Befence
oMoe
Ransome Street
Ban Fran
Trouble subsides in Shenandoah after unrest
Shenandoah Pa reports the previous day of disturbances largely ended overnight and this morning. Minor clashes between militia soldiers and strikers occurred but were quickly quelled. Lithuanian detainees were held on $3000 bonds. A note mentions Dancing Classes at Rank Hall and private cycling repairs.
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Shenandoah
Eight to Eleven Fancy Frilled Elastic and More Goods
A sale listing numerous items with generic prices and discounts. Items include elastic, pocket books, hose caps, socks, four-in-hands, napkins, paper, ribbed cotton vests, stockings, wax seals, hats, table fabrics, rugs, pillow cases, towels, tassels, soap, and cocoa. Limited customer purchase rules noted and wide price reductions shown.
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Weorge Morehouse
Leon Roseve
Everett
Therese Norg
Famonds, Wi
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Bianche
Auburn
Andrew
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Iva Dunlap
Preston
Cora Atten Preston
Ballard Drugster
Hallard At & O
Nates
Gilman Park Methodist Church
The
Daughters of
Rebecca
Ladies of the Maccabees
Maine
Teddy
Czar
Kruger
Steyn
Scheveninegue
Paul Kruger
Medes
Monte Cristo
Boome &Dunne
Second Ave
Meteor
Seattle and
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Broker
Reichert Bros
Pianoa
Edmond S. Meany
Prince William Sound
Hilly’s Hole
Prince William Moved
Columbia
Harriman
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Da.m
Woto
Nordhoff A Co
Nordhoff & CO
BON Marche
Rummage
Lietral Ad
Ainda
Wilson
Ranke Hall
Gally
Rhodes Bros. Leo. Cotes and Oren
Second Avenue
Frederick
Mellon Fine Furniture
Makere
Thie Clase
Geede
United
Taffeta
Perry DE Sote
Westberg
Childs
McCarthy Dry Goods Co
Frederick & Nelson
Madison and
Spring Streets
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Florence Dental Company
A. F. Campbell
D. D
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Nissan
Raglans
Oxfordr Melton
Waler
J. J. Haggerty
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Washington View
Bbc
Pike Street
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