Carrigan Seeks Seattle County Commissioner Nomination
M J Carrigan announces he will file a candidacy for county commissioner if Seattle businessmen back him. He has 18 years in business and six in real estate here and states he will decide after a business leaders’ meeting next Saturday noon. Heffernan Bat Piggott Shorrock assist in urging his campaign and organizing the effort.
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M. J. Carrigan
Carrigan & Fe
Reading
Herman
Carrigan
Alfred Bat
Heffernan & Shorrock
Heffernan
Seattle
Star
Wayor Withholds Action On Fire Alarm System
City officials debate Western Union fire alarm plan and street use. Mayor Miller has not approved the franchise, merchants oppose added charges, and a full investigation is urged to protect business interests and ensure fire department concerns are addressed.
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Wayor
John P. Miller
H. W. Bringhurst
Fire Department
Western Union
Insurance Company
Cosgrove Aims for First Choice Lead in Snohomish County
Candidate Cosgrove campaigns across Snohomish county and eastern Washington, predicting a large share of first choice votes and strong second preferences. He travels to Spokane for a veterans reunion as he canvasses support for the Republican nomination before the September primary.
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Cosgrove
West
Primar
Snohomish County
Keees
Jones
Everett
Sno
Arling
Spokane
Mr. Cowgrove
the Star
Two Men Killed in Plant Explosion Near City
United Press reports a deadly blast at a local company's plant killed two workers and injured a third who survived, as force shattered windows a block away. Investigators began assessing the cause of the explosion and the extent of damage to the premises.
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United Press
Command transfers assign Brown unit to new posts
The Browns will be assigned to the unit, and Colonel Yoran will command the biwes. This outlines a leadership and unit reassignment with Yoran taking command authority.
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Yoran
Military parade to honor officer at Lake site
Report from Lake dated August 6 states a ceremony will honor Colonel McDonnell and Lt. Yoran. The event features infantry units and is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. ceremony under command of Colonel McDonnell.
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oSited
Stanley Lake
McDonnell
Yoran
of Infantry
Colone
Green Lake
Maple Leaf Place
Fifth Av. N. BH
Wallingford Av
Wheat Prices Rise as Traders Foresee 1.14 by Month End
Chicago reports a strong gains in wheat futures with traders predicting a price of 1.14 before month end. Crop conditions worsen daily as threshing advances and drought persists across the Midwest and regions. Minor rain in the Canadian Northwest and heavy showers in Nebraska and Iowa fail to ease bearish sentiment.
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United Press
Chicago
Middle West
Northwest
Southwest
Canadian
Nebraska
Iowa
Fires Threaten Homes Across Lake Washington Area
Forest fires along the east shore of Lake Washington drive residents from their homes. Brisk outbreaks fueled by dry brush and timber force people to flee, with Wilburton suffering a week of destruction as locals camp outside to save properties. Two small houses burned, one housing a number of Japanese residents.
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Lake Washington
Wilburton
Ruef Trial Continues Over Franchises and Burns
The Ruef bribery trial in San Francisco proceeds as judges await ruling on contempt charges against Detective William Burns alleging tampering with jurors in the graft case. The case centers on votes for an overhead United Railways franchise.
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United Press
San Srancisco
Abraham Ruef
United Railways Company
Wm. J. Burns
Bryan May Tour United States
Bryan will assume campaign charge in Chicago on August 22 with planned appearances in Des Moines on August 21. He may travel through the United States to Washington Oregon California and beyond, as the national committee seeks a broad stump through the states.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Chicago
Des Moines
Indianapolis
National Committee
Plana
United States
Province
R. I
Washington
Oregon
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Democratic slate near completion for King County offices
The King County Democratic slate was nearly finished with three offices still open after a meeting at the Washington Democrat rooms. John Y. Terry seeks county clerk, N Daugherty for county surveyor, W A Hannan of Bothell for county commissioner Third district, and B E H Bradley of Kent for representative 40th district. L Frank Brown may file for prosecuting attorney. A vacancy absence remains for county assessor and justice of the peace at Everett, with filings likely. A meeting of the King County Democratic club is set for 8 o clock tonight at Carpenter's hall to fill the vacancies.
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John Y. Terry
N. Daugherty
W. A. Hannan
Bothell
BE. H. Bradley
Kent
L. Frank Brown
Justice of the Peace
Everett
King County Democratic Club
Carpenter's Hall
Port Ludlow Plans Sunday Celebration
Port Ludlow marks the third anniversary of its great mill with a clambake, horse and boat races, pall games and a basket picnic. Merchants funded the event as Seattle visitors ride the Yosemite steamer to observe the activities. In Kansas City W. Cowherd wins the Democratic gubernatorial nomination with Lewis County delivering a 13,000 plurality.
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Port Ladlow
Port Ludlow
Seattle
Yosemite
Kansas City
Augu
W. &. Cowherd
Lewis County
International road builders meet as Paris streets show wear
Samuel Hill urges reform of road spending and labor methods in an open letter to The Star. He notes Paris road deterioration, praises Seattle street work, and proposes convict labor to reduce taxes while improving public highways. He calls for auditing King County finances and broader citizen oversight.
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Paris
Seattle
Thomson
King County
Samuel Hill
Complaints to Mayor Over Bunko Methods in Employment Agencies
Local complaints to Mayor Miller accuse several employment agencies of bunko tactics. The mayor plans an investigation to remove unreliable agencies and revoke licenses for those not complying with the law. In San Diego California George Cooke chief engineer of the county highway commission died from injuries after a runaway incident.
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Miller
San Diego
Cal
George Cooke
County Highway Commission
Gov Chamberlain to Speak at Seattle Meeting Tonight
Gov George Chamberlain of Oregon is due in Seattle this evening. Local Democrats planned to invite him to address a Democratic meeting at Carpenters' hall but abandoned the plan after his nomination as a United States senator as a non partisan candidate.
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George ©. Chamberlain
Oregon
Seattle
Carpenters’ Hall
Gov. Chamberlain
United States
Jones Wins Rousing Welcome at Seattle Campaign Rally
In a full Odd Fellows hall in Fremont Jones, Republican candidate for U S Senate, addressed issues opposing Levi Ankeny. He labeled the race a clash between Oregons people and a political freebooter faction seeking to block desired legislation.
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Fremont
Wesley L. Jones
United States
Levi Ankeny
Seattle
J. P. Wall
C. B. Remnaberg
L. L. W. Jones
Nebraska
Theodore Roosevelt
Wiliam Howard Taft
Dan Landon
Christopher W. Horr
D. G. Lee
W. A. Peters
W. A. Bailey
A. Pemberton
F. 8. Sevier
T. Yowart
M. O. Carton
James Smart
H. F. Mann
A. EB. Ruff
Treasury report shows August receipts and outlays
Treasury statement from Washington dated August 6 reports receipts of 1,498,127 dollars and expenditures of 1,810,000 dollars for the day.
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Treasury
Washington
Knights of Columbus pick Mobile as next convention city
ST. LOUIS Mo Aug 6 The Knights of Columbus announced this afternoon that Mobile Alabama will host the order’s next convention.
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ST. Louis
Knights of Columbus
Mobile
Ala
Order
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