Auto Tumbles In Kent County. 2 Prisoners Escape
A county auto carrying Deputy Sheriffs Hut and Beebe, Renton Marshal H. H. McDonald, rancher, and eight men toppled over an embankment near Kent. Two prisoners fled while the other occupants aided the injured. McDonald had reported missing livestock prior to the crash.
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Renton
H. H. McDonald
Joe Hill
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Reston
McDonald
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Kansas Wants 7 Roosevelt Again
United Press dispatch from Topeka reports the Kansas primary showing strong progressive support for Theodore Roosevelt. Eight Roosevelt electors are nominated, Arthur Capper is the progressive gubernatorial nominee, Campbell loses renomination to H M Gray, and the Curtis Stubbs Senate race remains undecided with results awaited.
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Kansas
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Interstate Commissioner Arrives in Seattle After Alaska Inquiry
B E Clark of the Interstate Commerce Commission returned to Seattle aboard the Alameda after inspecting Alaska rail lines and seaports. He conducted hearings into alleged unlawful discrimination by Humboldt Steamship Co against White Pass & Yukon railroad and examined Copper River & North Western lines with company head R W Baxter.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Alameda
Alaska
Humboldt Steamship Co
White Pass & Yukon
Copper River & Northwestern
R. W. Baxter
Swiss Consulate in Washington to Be Based in Seattle
Dr. Paul Ritter, Swiss minister to the United States, returned to Seattle after an Alaska tour and urged establishing a Swiss consulate in Washington state. He praised Seattle and noted Alaska’s wealth in minerals and fisheries as a major surprise of the trip.
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Paul Ritter
United States
Seattle
Alaska
Washington
Ritter
Suffragette Gladys Evans Convicted in Dublin Arson Attempt
Gladys Evans, a suffragette, was convicted in Dublin for attempting to burn the Theatre Royal on July 18 just before Premier Asquith was to speak. The sentence was postponed.
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Dublin
Gladys Evans
Theatre Royal
Asquith
Automobile Agent Sues for Ten Thousand in Collision Case
Thomas G. Young, an automobile agent, sues John W. Considine for $10,000 after being struck by Considine's car last April. Young claims he was crossing Pike at Broadway when the fast approaching car struck him, injuring his knee and ankle, knocking out several teeth, and bruising his face and back.
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Thomas G. Young
John W. Considine
Young
Pike
Broadway
Considine
Legality Question Delays Tax Sale of Art Group Property
Judge Everett Smith of the superior court enjoined Sheriff from seizing property of the Washington State Art Association over unpaid taxes. Secretary Berg said the association was legally taxed and disputed the levy.
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Everett Smith
Superior Court
Washington State Art Association
Berg
Alameda Returns From Alaskan Ports With Noted Passenger
The steamer Alameda arrived in Seattle after a trip to Alaskan ports carrying passenger James Keeley editor and general manager of the Chicago Tribune. He has been on a three weeks vacation in the North.
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Vacation Joys An Object Lesson for the Vacationless
A witty exchange contrasts the mountain view with a landlord and a cheap year‑long board. The dialog hints at seeking small comforts during a summer of limited travel and leisure options.
Vanity fuels May Cahill’s vaudeville success in Chinatown sketch
May Cahill defends vanity as key to overcoming critics in vaudeville. She touts independence earned through high salary, investments, and self-made clothes including hats she sews herself, while noting her expertise as a milliner and dressmaker.
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May Cahill
Chinatown
Bell and Nell Exchange on Reporters Eying Nose
In a brief exchange, Bell questions why a reporter would stare at his nose while Nell notes reporters monitor everything that turns up. The dialogue reflects media scrutiny and public curiosity.
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Bell
Nell
Boston Transcript
Graft Allegations Rise Against New York Police Higher Ups
Evidence presented by Wm. J. Byrne to District Attorney Whitman links three police officials and a civilian to graft tied to the Rosenthal case. Detective Byrne uncovered a record of a phone call by Jack Flose minutes after the murder and traced money from a gambling house to bank deposits, aiming to expose the system of protection.
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New York
Wm. J. Byrne
Whitman
Roses
Burns
Potlatch Fund Shows Gain After Year’s Effort
Josiah Collins reports the Potlatch program committee under his chairmanship achieved a financial gain of 12 thousand dollars over the first Potlatch, despite last year’s 9 thousand dollar deficit. A travel expense fund of 3000 dollars is allocated for the Bug’s traveling needs, and letters of congratulations arrived from across the state.
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Kittes
Josiah Collins
Grain Bag Flood Eases Shortage As Teucer Arrives
The Teucer from Hong Kong delivered 4,500,000 grain bags relieving a 90 day shortage and dropping local bag prices by one cent. A $70,000 duty was paid and another 1,500,000 bags are due next week as Northwest crops loom. Mrs. Mary Chivington mother of Thomas Chivington dies in Nebraska City.
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Magnate
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Mary Chivington
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Nebraskaf
Thomas Chivington
American Baseball Association
Around the World by Wireless in 18 Minutes Estimate
The Marconi Wireless Co plans a global network of 11 stations costing 2 million each to send long distance messages around the world. The system, expected complete by 1915, could relay a ten word message in about 18 minutes, with operations centered in London New York Panama San Francisco Honolulu Manila Singapore Bangalore Pretoria Aden and Cairo.
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German Empress Brave When Tooth Was Pulled
New York August 7 An American dentist Dr George H Watson who has lived in Berlin 20 years and treats the imperial family says German royal women prefer American methods for gentler care He recounts pulling a tooth for the empress noting her bravery and that aside from that tooth she has unusually good teeth
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Germany
George H. Watson
Berlin
Vaterland
Exchange of children scheme sparks cross country debate
A Sewickley man questions a plan to swap children with families in other nations while a Wilkinsburg man dismisses the idea. The concept would let youths learn languages and cultures through temporary exchanges, though some joke about targeting distant places like Siberia.
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Sewickley
Wilkinsburg
Siberia
Pittsburg
Smoke Inspector Report From The Old Days
A Chicago politician had his cousin named smoke inspector with no directions. He inspected for thirty days and reported that he found plenty of smoke of apparently good quality. The report concluded with a brief formal closing.
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Chicago
Kansas City Journal
Man Declared Dead Revives After 24 Hours
Charles Singer of Urbana in Erie County was pronounced dead by doctors and prepared for burial after being struck by lightning. He revived 24 hours later, astonishing local residents and physicians.
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Erie
Kan
Charles Singer
Urbana
Singer
Police Women Oral Exam Date Announced
The oral examination for police women will be held August 13 at 7 p.m. The written examinations were conducted two weeks earlier.
New Lodge Planned for Knights of Columbus
F. W. Bohne, architect, engaged by the Knights building committee to design a lodge building. The structure will be brick and steel and construction will begin in about a month.
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F. W. Bohne
Tf Knights of Columbus
Narrow Escape for Millionaire's Son at Castle Mountain
Calgary high society figure Walker son of Col. Jat Walker survived a 100 foot fall on Castle Mountain in the Canadian Rockies. He struck a boulder and teetered on a 500 foot precipice before ropes saved him, leaving him with three broken ribs and multiple injuries.
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Alta
Serby Walker
Jat Walker
Castle Mountain
Canadian Rockies
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