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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
3
Brown Invading Force Slowed by Militia Defense Near Dupont
Reports say Brown's invading force landed from the harbor and moved toward Facoma and Seatac but suffered heavy losses as Woodbury’s units harassed them from forested terrain near Dupont. The militia prepares for Monday’s maneuvers with camps and night drills as regiments seek rest and supply. A black bear mascots the encampment, humorously tracking soldiers as they guard the lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Wwe
Stanley
Ee Ke
Brown
Trans Harbor
Facoma
Seati
Woodbury
Southeast Lake
Dupont
Rie
Washington Nation
Cheap Rates for Round-Up Excursion August 21
The Oregon RB and Nerixation Co offer a round up excursion on August 21. Ticket office at 8 First Ave and BBile is the general agent location for pull particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon RB & Nerixation Co
Bile
Savings Talks No 9 Admits Risks in Banking
A fragmented ad style note discusses savings bank investments and risks. It mentions agencies, interest rates, convenience of savings accounts, and the appeal of large returns, though warns of uncertainties. The text implies readers should scrutinize bank offers and consider accessibility and investment safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sage
Savings Bank
Biet
Public Demonstration Planned for Private Watch and Fire Service
A public demonstration of a private watch and fire service apparatus, to be installed in the city by the National District Telegraph Co, will occur in the coming days. Fire Chief Bringhurst and city officials oppose it citing reliance on company offices for alarms before reaching fire headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National District Telegraph Company
R. T. Reid
Westerns Union
Bringhurst
Mead Opens Campaign for Governor Reelection
Governor Albert E. Mead opened his campaign in Tacoma before South Tacoma voters. He spoke at Saurto Hall praising four years of administration and its economy and highlighted the state’s growth and business scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Tacoma
South Tacoma
Saurto Hall
Albert EB. Mead
Parachute fall leaves carnival rider alive with injuries
Eva Jones a balloonist for a carnival company fell 900 feet when her parachute rope snapped but survived as tree branches broke the fall. She was unconscious with multiple broken ribs and internal injuries but expected to recover. Deputy reports from Falls indicate a dramatic rescue and medical outlook. Navy Yard inspection underway at Puget Sound as Rear Admiral Barton surveys steam engineering. In Walla Walla coroner’s jury finds Motorman Wilkins blameless for the death of H. Schnasse struck by an interurban car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boltsford. Wie
Ford
Wis
Eva Jones
Navy Yard
Puget Sound
Barton
Bureau of Steam Engineering of the Navy
Heid
Walla Walla
H. Schnasse
W. C. Wilkins
Anniversary Celebrations Mark Cairne Marriage Diamond Milestone
James Cates, pastor of the Free Baptist church, and his wife celebrate their diamond anniversary at the Kingston family camp. A large turnout sailed from Ballard for a Kingston picnic and a reception featured an address by Dr. B. L. Whitman. The event united three sons and three daughters and included relatives from Colfax and Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cates
John W. Cairne
James Cairne, Jr
John Patterson
Colfax
Washton
BP Trimble
George Robert Cairne
Seattle
Man reports lost purse near Pier 2 steamer landing
L. H. Lowe told Patrolman Classecock yesterday he misplaced a purse containing 70 dollars while heading toward Pier 2 steamer landing. He claimed the funds belonged to another person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Lowe
Classecock
Osaka reports break in at Miyake rooming house
S Osaka told police a thief entered his room in the Miyake rooming house at Tenbhavy and Main streets between 7 am and 3 pm yesterday, stealing $15. The entry was made with a passed key.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Osaka
Miyake
Tenbhavy
Main St
Man Hurt Fire Singes Eye Shade In Accident
RiTZville on August 7 reports Edward Finnell a Paha businessman was seriously burned about the face and head when a celluloid eye shade he wore while attempting to light a cigar ignited and scorched his eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritzville
Edward Finnell
Paha
Pioneer Woman Mary Brunk Dies at 75 in Seattle
Mary Brunk 75 a Seattle pioneer died at her daughter Mrs T M Oraney 2232 Fairview Ave yesterday. She and husband arrived in Seattle in 1876 and lived here continuously. Survived by husband and one daughter. Brunk was present at both birth and death of his wife. They had been married four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Brunk
Seattle
T. Moraney
Fairview
Ballard Shopper Protest Sparks Letters to Editor
Aug 4 1908 Hallard readers dispute The Star’s coverage of the Clerks Union photograph. G Kline Racket Store manager complains the paper favors Seattle and questions Ballard stores open late, urging balanced reporting and local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallard
Star
Anion
Ballard
Hailard
Seattle
G. Kline
Ballard Av
Power for Railroad Sparks Debate in Sierra Sites
SAN FRANCISCO August 7 Harriman is said to have electrified power on the Southern Pacific division over the Truckee mountain route. Engineers familiar with regional power sites discuss the move and its implications, with speculation arising about the plan's aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Bierra
Southern Pacific Railroad
Truckee
Vancouver Mystery Bodies Found Near Point Orey
Two men were found dead in Point Orey on Twenty fifth Avenue near Granville, both in advanced decomposition. Provincial police cannot confirm if it is double murder, double suicide, or murder and suicide. One victim is a white man with a peg leg, the other a colored man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iteral Service
Utter
Point Orey
Yarde
Granville
Officer Chains His Prisoner to Tree in Public Jail
Theodore Lowe of Berkeley, former editor and real estate promoter, is jailed in San Jose awaiting trial for obtaining money under false pretenses. Lowe was arrested at Lake Tahoe and chained to a tree for several hours by an Auburn constable who treated the prisoner with caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
San Jose
Cal
Theodore Lowe
Berkeley
the Raven
Louis King
Lowe
Lake Tahoe
Auburn
Chauffeur Ernie Ohistrom Arrested on Auto Mobile Charge
Ernie Ohistrom a chauffeur operating at 114 Cherry Street was arrested early this morning for violating automobile laws related to a deed. He was released on a $60 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Ohistrom
Cherry St
Our Consolidation Sale Ends Soon At Profitable Prices
Our Consolidation Sale is closing soon with extremely low prices to dispose of stock. All sales are cash only with no charges or C O Ds. Alterations free. Straw hats bathing suits fancy vests hose bargains include 40c hose five pairs for 1.00 50c hose three pairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Auburn to Celebrate With Speech by Sheriff Smith
Sheriff L. C. Smith will deliver the celebratory address with the line Auburn Is Happy Because She Is Good and serve as master of ceremonies at the Auburn celebration on Saturday in front of townsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
L. C. Smith
Organizing Sixth Team Hangs Over Coast League
Local baseball magnates say a meeting to organize a sixth team for next season’s Pacific Coast Baseball League will be held early next week. The session was postponed last night due to Calny, league president, being in Denver after his mother’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Los Angeles
Calny
Denver
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