Public Market Set For Formal Opening In City
Acting Mayor Charlies H. Bur ett announced the Saturday August opening of the city public market along Pike Street, between Pine Street, with 50 to 75 teams to park and unload from 5 AM to 12 noon. The market will be run under the streets department, daily restoring the space after hours. Councilman T P Revelle pushed for formal recognition of the first public market ever established in the city.
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Charlies H. Burett
Pike Plate
Counelli Og
T. P. Revelle
Thme
Secrecy surrounds sailor death claim on battleship
New York August 6 United Press reports Daniel bs investigates the severy mallore on the battleship after his son a sailor on the ship was said to have died after knowing too much about a recent explosion. informants withhold details and deny a fall incident.
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New York
Daniel
Lynch
Georgia Prohibition Bill Signed in Atlanta Crowd
Angel Governor Smith signed a bill in Atlanta before a large crowd making Georgia a prohibition state. The event marks a major shift in state policy and signals enforcement changes across counties.
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United Press
Atlanta
Angel
Smith
Georgia
Forest Fires Rage Near Lake Goodwin Areas Halt Log Work
Fires accelerate near Lake Goodwin northwest of Marynville forcing the ehtogle mill in Ubat section and logging camps to suspend operations. Crews fight the blaze with heavy timber loss feared at several hundred dollars in damage and efforts concentrate on driving back the flames.
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Everett
Lake Goodwin
Marynville
Ehtogle
Ubat
Earthquake Felt in Valparaiso, Chile
An earthquake shock was felt late Monday at Valparaiso, region of Chile, according to reports from Santiago de Chile on August 6.
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Santiago DE Chile
Valparaiso
Long III Illness Strikes Ex-Navy Secretary John D Long
Brunswick Me Aug 6 Former secretary of the navy John D Long is critically ill with the same malady that endangered his life six years ago a report from Longs hometown said today The illness is described as critical and the public is watching developments closely
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Brunswick
John D. Long
Idaho May Not Prosecute Pettibone and Moyer
Fragmentary report notes Idaho officials and mine owners debate prosecuting Pettibone and Moyer. References Haywood and Borah, with a claim of funds and legal action considerations amid prior statements. Also reports a 12 year old boy sent to reform school for stealing grain and a note on the lunar year.
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Pettibone and Moyer
Senator Borah
Denver
Mine Owners’ Association
Idaho
Room Robbers Target Hotel Guests in Morning Break‑ins
A rash of room thefts reported in a Wayne hotel and nearby addresses. Victims include George W. Elder and Harry Collins at 260 12th Ave and J A Ford at 607 Third Ave. valuables seized include cash, a blue suit, cuff links, and a Masonic item. Police Clerk Drew investigated the cases.
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Wayne Hotel
George W. Elder
Harry Collins
12Th Av
J. A. Ford
Wen
Mosquito Battle Pauses as Fort Lawton Fends Off Insect Army
Companies H and K of the Third Infantry bivouac at Fort Lawton to hold back a swarming force of mosquitos bred on West Polat. The clash highlights a stubborn defense as insects persistently harass troops.
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Fort Lawton
West Polat
Salt Water Mains Approved and Funded Plan
The city council passed an ordinance to build salt water mains in coming months. The project, costing about $250,000, will be funded by last year's levy. Main lines will run along Pike Union Marion Columbia Cherry Yealer Way Washington and Jackson from Railroad to Third avenues with intersects on First Second and Third avenues.
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Union
Marion
Columbia
Cherry
Yealer Way
Washington
Jackson
Railroad Av
Third Ay
Third Ave
Jacksen
Despondent man commits suicide at yacht club
New York report says William H. Alley, despondent over losses in Wallet and stock exchange suspension, shot himself in the crowded Larchmont yacht club last night. Atlanta dispatch states H N Krambels killed his wife mistaken for a burglar in their home this morning.
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New York
William
Alley
The
Stock Exchange
Larchmont Yacht Club
Atlanta
H. N. Krambels
Elor
French Bombardment Swells in Morocco At Casa Manca
Reports from Tangier say French warships and Spanish vessels bombarded villages around Casa Blanca after Moorish forces fired on troops protecting the French consulate. Casualties exceed 160 dead or wounded as shells shattered dwellings and land batteries. Further French ships and troops sailed for Morocco.
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Tangier
Casa Manca
Ainee
Casa Blanca
Galilee
Due Hulaya
Jon Alvarado Vasag
Dietricta
Tleht
Beattie girl body still not recovered after surf tragedy
Search for Mixa Edna Davidson remains unavailing as of afternoon with no body sighting reported. Lucile Schroeder shows improvement after a near drowning and delirium lasting about 12 hours. If recovery continues she will return home later this week. Schroeder has not been told of Davidson's death.
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Mixa Edna Davidson
Beattie
Westport
Lucile Schroeder
Migs Davidson
Railroads Prepare August Fare Cut Policy
Seattle agents face confusion over a new rule cutting round trip passenger fares to one fare plus $10 during August. Harriman lines may start the reduction on August 5, 7, or 10, while competing roads worry about interstate commerce commission rulings and their rights to apply the discount.
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Seattle
Harriman Lines
Marriwen Lines
Plan for Washington children's home on Ravenna height
The Washington Children's Society plans a $25,600 home on Ravenna height. Building is targeted for occupancy by January 1, 1908.
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Ride
Washington Children’s Society
Ravenna
Miner and former wife wed. twist ends ceremony
Wealthy miner Jot BL Dick married Mrs. Mary J. Cook yesterday in Central Dilty. After the ceremony the bride surprised the groom by confessing she had once been his wife and they had divorced twenty years ago.
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Central Dilty, & D
Mary J. Cook
Salmon Tops Market Price On Record Catch
About fifty two salmon were received here making this the largest catch of the season. Pack dealers will pay 40 cents per fish due to the high quality and weight. The price is among the highest ever seen in the industry.
Dance Event at the Gymnastic Center in Lawton
A dance is planned for tomorrow night at the gymnasium near the post exchange in Lawton. The General Muse 2 band will play the event, providing the music for attendees.
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Gcymonsium
Post Exchant
Lawton
Kiss and Money Devils Cast New Moral Doom Warning
Rev Leston D Base warns of a "money devil" corrupting morals as wealth reaches door and women’s pre marriage liberties threaten marriage and civilization. He contrasts primitive virtue with modern excess, urging focus on integrity and religion to save the country.
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Catro
Leston D. Base
Dr. Bass
Pepennase
Death of Jacob Nist at 68 in City
Jacob Nist aged 68 died at his home 226 Sixth Ave North after a long illness. Funeral services will be at Sacred Heart Church with interment at Calvary Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters Anna M. Retainger and Catherine Nist and four sons who co-own the Queen City Manufacturing plant. The body lies at Honey Watson chapel.
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Sacred Heart Church
Calvary Cem
Etery
Anna M. Retainger
Catherine Nist
Queen City Manufacturing Company
Honney Watson Chapel
Burns May Win From Joe Gans
Los Angeles reports growing interest in the coming bout between Joe Gans and Jimmy Burns. Experts note Burns power and training, citing his whirlwind style and potential to rush Gans for a possible upset.
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Burns
Joe Gans
Los Angeles
Joe Cause
Jimmy Hurng
Burne
Gana
Jeffery to Have Charge of Big Regrade Job
Knoxville, Tenn. Aug 6. Frank Wooliver 19 dies after dispute over a 25 cent debt. Wooliver and a friend confront Amos Oxlesby and Mrs Jenks. Ogiesby strikes Wooliver with a stone and fires a shot piercing his heart. The singer was arrested.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Frank Wooliver
Wooliver
Amos Oxlesby
Wreck on Conemaugh Duffalo line near Kelly Station
Fourteen dead and eighteen injured after a freight car derailment on the Conemaugh Duffalo and Allegheny division near Kelly station in Pittsburg. The incident sent a freight car onto the northbound line and into a passenger train. Engineer M B Irwin among the dead.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Road
Kelly Station
Connemaugh, Duffalo & Allegheny Division
M. B. Irwin
Public market site at Pike Place endorsed by Commercial club
The Commercial club approved the Pike Place location for a public market at last night's meeting, signaling support for the site and its prospects.
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Pike Place
Commercial Club
Kansas Sunflower Club Annual Picnic at Woodland Park
The Kansas Sunflower club invites all former Kansas residents to a picnic at Woodland Park next Saturday afternoon and evening. A business session will discuss plans for a Kansas exhibit at the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition followed by a program of music addresses and readings featuring Senator H. Piles, W. Roberts, J. A. Ballinger and Clay Allen.
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Kansas Sunflower Club
Woodland Park
Kansas
Alaska
8. H. Piles
W. Roberts
J. A. Ballinger
Clay Alien
Victim Dies From Wounds in Dayton Shooting
Abraham Cohen, shot during the Sunday night murder of Anna Markowitz, died the morning in Dayton. The case ties the victims to a violent incident that began with the earlier murder.
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United Press
Dayton
Abraham Cohen
Anna Markowitz
Lumbermen to Appeal Rates Change by Interstate Commission
A Pacific coast lumbermen’s committee plans a final appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission over a lumber and shingles rate increase set to take effect October 1. The group will seek an order arguing Oregon shippers receive a shorter haul and Portland provides a sea level route, while northern routes incur longer distances and higher elevations. Figures are being compiled to quantify the difference.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Commit
Pacific Coast
Portland
Oregon
Oaes
Cigarette Sales to Stop in Seattle Shops
Seattle tobacco dealers prepare to obey the anti cigarette law coming into force September 1. No cigarettes will be sold over counters by local dealers after that date.
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Seattle
Mine Owners to Retaliate Implement Union Cards
Colorado Springs August 6 The Mine Owners association sanctions a card system against the Federation of Miners requiring every worker to carry a card proving freedom from union influence.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Mine Owners’ Association
Federation of Miners
Mining Expert Banks Reports From Alaska Copper Properties
J H Banks, famed mining expert, returned from Alaska after surveying copper properties on La Touche Inland Prince William. He will file a report in New York, though he declined to name the client. Also notes on British women in professions and trades.
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J. H. Banks
Alaska
la Touche Lnland
Prince William
Banks
New York
Rainier Development Co Wins Denny Hill Regrade Contract
Assistant Engineer James C Jeff erg to lead the Denny Hill regrade in Seattle. Rainier Development Co bids $980,526 for dirt on city work plus 2,600,000 cable yards on private property. Project spans six months to install plant and two years to complete, finishing by February 1910. Plant to pump 40 million gallons daily and move 12 600 cubic yards of earth each day, a northwest record.
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James C. Jefferg
Denny Hill
Seattle
Jeffery
Boardy Public Works
Rainier
Chicago
Overstreet
Lewis Construction Co
Rainier Company
Diamond Thief Sentenced Under Indeterminate L Law
N. H. Olesen confessed to stealing diamonds valued at 500 dollars and other jewelry from Ed Levinson in Green Lake. He became the first King county defendant sentenced under the new indeterminate sentence law, receiving a term not less than one year nor more than 14 years at Walla Walla, with release based on conduct.
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N. H. Olesen
Ed Levinson
Green Lake
King County
Islature
Frater
Walla Walla
Chicago Professor Advocates Naked Children
A Chicago University anthropology professor Frederick Starr sparked debate by saying children should wear no clothing until age ten. New York figure Mrs. Elizabeth Grande and Mrs. Grannis clash over practicality and morality, arguing today’s civilization makes absolute nudity harmful.
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Chicago
Chicago University
Frederick Starr
Starr
Pope
Midway University
Prof. Star
Bam Jones
Mrs. Craunts
Stop Sunday liquor sales on steamers around Bremerton
Acting on an opinion by Corporation Counsel Scott Calhoun and with Chief Wappenstein, Bremerton officers order halting Sunday whisky sales on steamers. The Arlee has reportedly sold liquor to passengers for weeks, and police gain bay wide control including stopping free sample drops. A San Francisco firm ships advertising and sample cards through the mails.
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Scott Calhoun
Wappenstein
Mayor Acton
Bremerton
Arlee
Calhoun
Police Department
Bay
West Seat
San Francisco
Board Divided on Plan of County Reassessment
The county board of equalization splits over reassessing all real estate to fix glaring disparities. City members Sawyer Reynolds and Hurd back the move, while County Treasurer Gormley and County Commissioners Rutherford Beckingham oppose. Assessor Parrish Abrahams support limited practical reassessment but fear three week deadline. The board will decide later after studying the issue.
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Equalization Board
Sawyer
Reynolds
Hurd
Gormley
Rutherford and
Beckingham
Parrish
Abrahams
County Board of Equalisation
Board of Equalizat
Rutherford
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