Budget prompts for library and park increases amid deficit
The budget committee will review estimates from the works harbor library and park departments. Harbor suffers from cuts while Port Warden Paysse seeks a 14000 patrol boat deemed expensive for a lean year. Parks and libraries may gain to cover a 21500 combined deficit after liquor license losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of the Works, Harbor Department
Board of Works
Harbor Department
Paysse
Scity
Park and Library Department
Jurors Invited to Big Picnic at Woodland Park
If you served as a superior court juror since September 1911, bring a basket lunch and attend the King County Juror's association picnic at Woodland Park next Thursday morning, staying all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Woodland Park
King County
Juror’s Association
Sailor Rescues Girl At Bremerton
Former Navy athletic instructor Fred P. Tuite leapt from a Bremerton dock to save Bernice Lampman a child who tumbled from her father's launch. His swift action prevented drowning and saved the girl.
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Fred P. Tuite
Wallingford Ave
Bremerton
Bernice Lampman
Republicans Rebuild 1916 Plan Amid Shifted Politics
Washington August 2 The political scene shifts as business revival and war orders bolster the administration military preparedness moves. Progressives stay apart from GOP, Roosevelt hints at Johnson or Hughes, while plans for a large navy and an active army press forward. Exports and trade records rise, easing economic anxieties ahead of a likely multi-candidate year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilson Gardner Washington
Roosevelt
Augustus P. Gardner
Root
Charlies Warren Pairbanks
Boas
New York
Albany
Progressive Party
Hiram W. Johnson
Justice Hughes
Department of Commerce
United States
War as a mollycoddle factory sparkles in debate
In San Francisco on August 6 Dr. David Starr Jordan labeled war a mollycoddie factory and argued only the strong serve, leaving the unfit and mollycoddies behind. The remark touches Theodore Roosevelt and prompts sharp reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Theodore Roosevelt
David Starr Jordan
Teddy
Dr. Jordan
National Conference On
T. R
Jupiter
Replat Urged to Improve Lake Union Rail Access
A. L. Valentine, superintendent of public utilities, urged replatting of property around Lake Union to improve railway facilities for factory sites during a speaking session with the Engineers' club on Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Union
A. L. Valentine
Public Utilities
Engineers’ Club
Key Recovering After Newcastle Shooting Quarrel
Thomas Key, age 45, is recovering from gunshot wounds after a quarrel with his stepson Charles, 17, at Newcastle on Friday. Police reported the incident as domestic in nature and under investigation.
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Thomas Key
Charles
Newcastle
Steamer Goes Ashore Stirs Desertion Questions
A cautious naval notice headlines Steamer Goes Ashore and raises questions over whether crew shore leave was granted or if desertion occurred. The brief hints at possible disciplinary action without detailing the outcome.
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P.I
Indian Jim Surrenders to White Law After Killing Chief Stephan
Indian Jim of Knik Alaska surrendered to federal authorities after killing Chief Stephan of the Nikolai tribe in a rifle duel. He journeyed three weeks with his family to deliver the body and faced a three year sentence at McNeil Island. The case highlighted clashes between native and white legal systems.
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Indian Jim
Knik
Alaska
Federal
McNeil Island
Stephan
Jim
U. S
Sullivan
Caswell
McDonald
Seattle
Jim’s Parole Hope Lifts Island Farewell Tale
On the steamer to MecNeil Island the passengers hear the tale of Honited Indian Jim. Sullivan calls Jim a good fellow and notes he received a light sentence and may be paroled soon. Ruth will be glad to see him when he returns.
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MecNeil Island
Jim
Sullivan
Ruth
St Louis City Dad Reviews Light Plant Plans
Lake Hart, chairman of the St Louis city council ways and means committee and K of C delegate, inspected the city light plant Thursday. He met with Mayor Gill and toured other departments as St Louis weighs purchasing a city light system.
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Lake Hart
City Council of
St. Louis
K. of C
Gill
Toronto financier urges optimism on crops and Europe
L Goldman of Toronto president of the North American Life Insurance Co. says American business gloom puzzles him when crops are bountiful and Americans are among the richest. He and Mrs. Goldman are in town for a few days and urge thinking of Europe with optimism.
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L. Goldman
Toronto
The
North American Life Insurance Co
Mrs. Goldman
Europe
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Tonkin
Sailor
Reliable Credit House
Second Avenue
Union Street
Belgium
Bradbury System
Germany
Penrose
Crane, Gallinger, Et al
New York City
Apolis
War
Panama
Thompson Bros
Campello
Mass
Weber
BOY Scout
J.B. Robinson
Sox
Postoffice
Pike Street
Mosler
Mr. Mosler
Sam Mosler
the World Millinery
Second Ave
ST. Louis City
Turrell’s Annual
Nettleton
Turrell Shoe Co
Burke
DR. L. R. Clark
State Dental Board
Opera
R. Clark
D. PD. S
Regal Dental Offices
L. R. Clark
Mgr 1405
Third Ave
N. W. Cor
Third and
Unlom
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