Piano and instrument showroom invites every buyer
No Matter What No Matter What Kind of a musical instrument you may think of purchasing you will find us equipped to supply it at a price representing the best value in the city Chicker ing Kimball Hobart M Cable Pease Haddorff the New D 8 Johnston Co Pianos Kimball and Vocalion Organs Simplex Piano Players Martin Washburn and Curtis Guitars Mandolins and Banjos Band Instruments Columbia Graphophones Records and Sap You are cordially invited to step fm and investigate for yourself our superior facilities and consequent advantages.
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Vocalion
Simplex
Martin, Washburn and Curtis
Columbia
Murphy
Idaho
Chas
Carlson
M. I. McLaughlin
D S Johnston Company Advertisement
The D S Johnston Company at 903 Second Avenue Burke Building lists contact options with two phone lines for inquiries and orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Ave
Burke
Navy orders show force off Turkey near Smyrna
Secretary of the Navy orders Admiral Jewell, commanding the European squadron, to proceed with a naval demonstration against Turkey. The fleet includes the cruisers Olympia Baltimore and Cleveland sailing toward Smyrna to back state department actions.
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Washington, D.C
State Department
Secretary of the Navy
Morton
Admiral Jewell
Bin
Smyrna
Turkey
Olymppia
Baltimore
Cleveland
Nlee
Gas Main Explosion Rattles City Street
Officer Roesler was startled by a low explosion at 2 20 this morning at the corner of Second Avenue and Washington. He found a man-hole lid blown several feet from its place and dangerous illuminating gas fumes hindered replacing the cap. The incident was reported to police.
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Oficer Roesler
Second Avenue
Washington
Court blocks Nevada livery boycott by Stablemen’s Union
San Francisco reports the superior court issued a final injunction against the Stablemen's Union forbidding pickets or interference with the Nevada livery stable. It rules the act permitting boycotts unconstitutional, calling it the most significant labor decision in the state.
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San Francisco
Nevada
Driscoll Sentenced for Alleged Hold-Up Plan
Frank Driscoll received one day in city jail after failing to explain nightly carousing. Acting Police Judge Miller ordered the sentence this morning. Detectives Corbett and Adama arrested him days ago. a accomplice escaped while Driscoll was identified as intending hold up the city. Driscoll is well known to police.
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Frank Driscoll
Miller
Corbett and
Adama
Driscoll
Woman Admits Her Shame in Portland Court
In Portland Oregon Tina Hansen known as Annie Wilson admitted in police court she is a horse thief and mother of three. Recognized from the rogues gallery she broke down and confessed while denying ordinary vagrancy charges and facing possible banishment from town.
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Portland
Ore
Annie Wilson
Tina Hansen
Hogue
St. Louie
Rogues
Portland Chamber Seeks Open Freight Contract Policy
A Portland chamber resolution urges the government not to renew its contract with the Pacific Steamship Company. It argues for free competition among ocean carriers for freight across the Isthmus of Darien between Atlantic ports and Colon and Pacific ports and Panama. Copies will go to the Panama Canal Commission, the president, and congressional leaders.
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Portland
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Pacifix Bteame*hip
Pacific
Darien
Atlantic Coal Ports
Colon
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Coast
Panama
Panama Canal Commission
Sam Wellers Inn 18 Untouched London Landmark Sold
The White Hart Inn on the south side of London remains a two story relic amid modern streets. Its yard where Sam Weller stood guarding guests is now built over with tenement houses. The front facade survives but may fall to progress.
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London
Old White Harte
Mr. Pickwick
Mr. Wardle
Dickens
Ban Weller
Innn
Sam
Robbery of Alaska Pioneer in Seattle Saloon
Tommy Dawson an Alaska resident living eight years in the state was robbed in a downtown Seattle saloon on First Avenue South. He lost a $260 certificate of deposit and $46 in coins from a poke of $860 in gold dust, after being followed by a possible thief into a back room with no exit. Dawson planned to travel to Atlin if funds are recovered and complained of Seattle’s many saloons.
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Tommy Dawson
Alaska
First Avenue
Alaska Savings Bank
Dawson
Nome
Atlin
Seattle
Old Tor Dawson
Unoccupied Home Damaged by Mysterious Brake Fire
A fire damaged an unoccupied house with over $300 in damages while occupants were camping nearby. The blaze began upstairs, cause undetermined, and investigators seek to determine the source and responsible parties.
Grocery stores stay open late for picnic day
All grocers will keep stores open until 9 30 pm Tuesday to allow patrons to stock up for Wednesday August 10 when stores close for a grocers and employer picnic at Pleasant Beach.
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Pleasant Beach
Portland Man Pardoned After Disorderly Conduct Sentence
In Portland Oregon on August 6 a man pardoned by Judge Webster was released after serving 46 days and paying a $106 fine for disorderly conduct. He remained at work, helping to finish a floor while expressing approval of the judge and his decision. The pardon drew general approval as the man was described as a hard working, honest first-time offender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Lermmens
Webster
Tie
Local News Briefs From City Streets and Courts
A string of short items covers house trespass, arrests for loitering in a restricted district, a home burglary report, a wedding, and court actions. Nellie and Kitty Sandy, 19 and 20, face questions after wandering between saloons. A man described near a residence suspected in theft is linked to earlier incidents. An estranged-divorce case stalls August court activity, and several juveniles face reform or custody actions. A city claim for sidewalk injuries seeks 3160 dollars as fire crews report a Fremont residence blaze closing the night.
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Third Avenue North
Newman
Nellie
Kitty Sandy
W. Cribbard
Prothero
Miller
Alvin Jones
Hallard
Eugene Buckley
Clara Zell Carter
Chester Smith
Mary Smith
A. J. Waller
Reform School
Albertson
Mary Mulligan
Bay Street
First
Western Avenues
Thirty-ninth Avenue
Aurora
Fremont
Re Department
Santa Fe Train Hits Trolley in Kansas City
A Santa Fe passenger train from Los Angeles to Chicago struck a Fifteenth Street trolley at a grade crossing in Kansas City. J. O Morrie was killed and eight others were injured as gates failed to lower.
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Santa Fe
Los
Fifteenth Street
J. O Morrie
Miners Vote on Wage Cut Proposition in Four States
More than 26 000 members of the Miners Union in Missouri Kansas Arkansas and Indian Territory quit work to cast ballots on operators proposed wage reduction of per cent It is believed the measure will pass and end the strike action in the region
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Pittaburg
Kan
Miners’ Union
Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Looted Youngs Place in Seattle Case Goes Before Court
Everett August 6 Himer Pope faces charges after allegedly presenting a forged order to James McGuire for furniture at 1016 California Street. Pope allegedly stole most of the furnishings and Youngs clothing from G L Youngs home after his June move to Seattle. A preliminary examination was held this afternoon.
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Everett
Himer
Pope
Firet
G. L. Youngs
California Street
Seattle
James McGuire
Young Pope
McGuire
Younge
Mr. Youngs
Beattie
Pepe
Ballard Taxpayer on Property Assessments and School Needs
A Ballard resident urges the King County assessor and board of equalization to raise property assessments cited as too low. The letter argues values have risen, schools need new houses, and current rents keep old shacks in use. The writer calls for fair taxation to fund local improvements and school construction.
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Hwalil
Ard
Teo
The
Star
Hallard
Asere
Board of Equalization
King County
Kreme Curclepanens
Ballard
Prof E H Farrington of Wisconsin Dairy Station Appointed
Prof E H Farrington a dairy chemistry expert from the Wisconsin Experiment Station is named to the St Louis cow demonstration and to the exhibit dairy test committee. Born 1860 in Maine he studied at Maine State College and Yale and earlier held positions in Connecticut and Illinois before joining Wisconsin.
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BE. H. Farrington
Wisconsin Experiment Station
St. Louis
Maine
Maine State College
Yale
Connecticut
Illinois
Wisconsin
Great Columbian
Marriage Licenses for Seattle and South Park Couples
August F Herpich Jr 27 and Gertrude Elizabeth Burns 22 both of Seattle obtain a marriage license. Albert M Moody 29 and Mra Lizsie Nelson 28 both of South Park also obtain a license.
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August F. Herpich, Jr
Gertrude Elizabeth Burns
Seattle
Albert M. Moody
Mra Lizsie Nelson
South Park
Journal of Multnomah County Records Stolen
The county commission journal, a complete record from 1855 to 1871, is missing and considered stolen. Officials say the loss impedes decisions in important cases and its whereabouts are unknown, with no end in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Sutton Celebrates 57th Birthday at Templar Hall
Friends from lodges of the Good Templar and G A R joined Rev Sutton at Greenorday July 30 for a temperance worker’s birthday event. The gathering honored Sutton’s years of service and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templar Hall
Green
Sutton
Lodges of the Good
WANTS A DIVORCE FOR MONTAGUE RAILWAY CLERK
Edward Montague a railway postal clerk running between Seattle and Whatcom faces a divorce suit filed by his 16 year old wife Mrs Kether Montague. She accuses cruelty and lack of support though he earns a good salary and notes a 21 year age gap as strain on the marriage.
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Edward Montague
Seattle
Whatcolm
Kether Montague
Montague
Longfellow and Dalton Form Seattle Law Firm
Like the City M. L. Longfellow of Indiana and H. W. Dalton of Wisconsin, who spent the past month in Seattle, they have decided to locate here and form the law firm Longfellow & Dalton with offices in the Arcade building.
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M. L. Longfellow
Indiana
H. W. Dalton
Wisconsin
Seattle
Longfellow & Dalton
Arcade Building
Candidate Minate Lester Nominated for Industrial Exposition Queen
Minate M. Lester was placed in nomination for queen of the Industrial Exposition this morning by the Waitresses Union, which recently backed her as a candidate. Her known popularity makes her union confident of a strong chance. Low excursion rates to St Louis Chicago and Boston via Great Northern By Aug 8 9 10 Ticket office 612 First Ave.
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Minate M. Lester
Waitresses’ Union
Miss Lester
St. Louis
Chicago
Boston
Great Northern
First Ave
Eos
Ried Front Furniture Co Announces Lower Prices
The classified notice promotes used home furniture at reduced prices, highlighting significant savings and a sale at the store location. The ad claims favorable terms and urges customers to act quickly to take advantage of the lower pricing.
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Ried Front Furniture Co
Viret Avenue
Riangen
Comerteing
Best Dinner in Seattle at Maison Barberia
A Seattle venue offers a four course dinner for 0c and a six course menu, with a twelve course option at a dollar with Sauternes or Burgundy. Available every evening at the Maison Barberia located at Second and James.
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Seattle
Sauternes
Burgundy
Maison Barberia
James
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Interbay Pharmacy
John H. Castberg
J. Redelsheimer & Co
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U. 8S
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Erators
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Prof
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Vienna
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Spelger & Hurlbut
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Union
I. Ee
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FRYE
Selec Prico
CAO
Shell
McCarthy Dry Goods Company
Wise
METET
Seattle Lighting CO
Cherry Street Sunset
Cascade Laundry CO
Cuffs
Third Avenue
Main Street
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Northport
Wash
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Columbia ST
Seattle, Wash
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Bell St
Down Town
Third Ave
Pike St
Houghton & Hunter
Flrst
G. N
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Seattle Transet Company
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