Street Car Tragedy: One Year Old Maimed in Seattle Accident
Eugene Mellon, a one year old, was struck by a street car on First Avenue near Blanchard Street. The left leg was crushed and will be lost. he was taken to Seattle General Hospital. City officers on scene. conductor Githam operated the car.
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Eugene Mellon
Flrat Avenue
Blanchard Street
Eay
Seattle General Hospital
L. C. Neville
Seattle
First Avenue
Jim Byrnes
McPhee
Nia
Walter
Lissie Mellow
Portland
Githam
Samuel Gompers Arrives in Seattle for Labor Talks
Samuel Gompers, leader of the American Federation of Labor, arrives in Seattle from Tacoma. A Western Central Labor Union committee greets him at the wharf with a large band, and he tours the city by streetcar. A mass meeting at the Armory is planned for tonight to discuss labor issues. They depart for Spokane tomorrow night.
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Samuel Gompers
Seattle
Armory
Labor Party America
American Federal Labor
Beattie
Tecoma
Western Central Labor Union
Musicians’ Union
Kir. Gompers
W. D. Mahon
American Street Railway
Aassociation
Gompers
Gompas
Labor Uniona
Puget Bound
Navy Yard
Spokane
Seattle Labor Temple Association
Western Central Labor Union Hall
Pike Street
Second Avenue
Labor Temple
Board of Trustees
Noobt
W. Moulton
R Rust
Sec
Mer
Prohibitionists Form County Ticket Denouncing Local Officials
The King County Prohibitionists adjourned county convention completed a county and legislative ticket. Officers include Treasurer Harry Buittle County Clerk Joseph H. Campbell Prosecuting Attorney Otis Brinker Coroner W V Gilday and others. They endorse Prohibition party platform and denounce lax county administration. Also Seattle theater to stage Where Is Cobb comedy next week by Harrington Reynolds company.
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King County
Norminal
Harry Buittle
Joseph Jh
Cat Campbell
Seattle
Otis Brinker
Seattie
W. V. Gilday
Beattie
Fe Kgunders
T. Jepes
H. Reeves
Superior
Ovid A. Byers
J. Burrows
Green
H. , Beattie
Fred
Rice
P. Brown
National Prohibitioniet Party
Ken Dr. Pierson
Portland
Richmond Piano Club Memberships Reach Capacity
The Richmond Piano Club expanded from 100 to 200 members and now has 25 vacancies. Membership costs are $10 cash, $6 monthly dues, with $4 monthly covering the piano.
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Richmond Piano Club
Seattle
Tide of Life opens at the Third Avenue theater next Sunday
Light comedy The Tide of Life, a sensation in New York, will launch the season at the Third Avenue theater. Captain Reynolds aims to please the public as Cobb provides uproarious character humor, with advance notices suggesting strong appeal in eastern cities.
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Captain Reynolds
Cobb
Fanny
New York
Ird Avenue
Princips
Seatt
Interurban Cars Set to Begin Run Saturday
Jacob Furth announced the Seattle Tacoma Interurban Railway will start forming cars next Saturday morning at the King County race track. Fifty new cars are in the car barns, with many to be used on the new line once ready.
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Jacob Furth
Seattle-Tacoma Interurban Railway Company
King County
Miners and Treasure Arrive as Ships Dock in Gentile
Steamship Dolphin captained by Hunter arrived from Skagway with 9 passengers and 10000 dollars in Klondike treasure. Humboldt earlier brought a large miner group and Spokane and Cottage City carried 255 passengers with over 200 taking the round trip for pleasure. Notable arrivals include Mr and Mrs R H Denny and daughter Edith. Go to Spinning for bloyde repairs.
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Alaska
Dolphin
Hunter
A. 8. Co
Skagway
Klondike
Humboldt
Spokane
Cottage City
R. H. Denny
Edith
Russell
Threatening Call Targets California Commission Man
John Chappell of the California Commission Company received a threatening phone call yesterday afternoon. The caller demanded a meeting at 6 pm at Flint avenue and Madison street and warned of violence. Chappell notified police but the unidentified caller could not be located.
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John Chappell
California Commission Company
Waa
Mr. Chappell
Flint Avenue
Madison Street
Salt Lake Man Arrested In Alleged Business Chance Scheme
W Johnson was taken into custody by Detective Adamson on a charge of swindling John Smith a recent arrival from Salt Lake City out of $90 in a business chance bust. Smith said he paid $30 as a forfeit when the scheme fell through and the parties await a warrant in front of prosecuting attorney Fulton.
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W. Johnson
Adamson
John Smith
Salt Lake Ciy
Smith
Tenth Avenue
Oday Smith
Johnson
Fulton
Catholic Congress Debates Philippines Corruption Allegations
At a Chicago Catholic Congress session Father O'Reilly condemned corruption rumors about Philippine religious orders. The National Total Abstinence Society sought federation endorsement, but the congress declined to endorse and issued a formal regret.
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Chicago
Congress of Catholic Societies
Father O'Reilly
Philippines
National Total Abstinence Society
Con
Perjury Charge Stirs Corpral O'Brien in Philippines Probe
In North Adams Mara on August 7 Corporal O'Brien faces arrest for alleged perjury before a Senate committee on the Philippines. He remains unconcerned and asserts his statements were true and can be proven.
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North Adams
Mara
O'Brien
Wenate Committee On the Philippines
Two Men Drowned Near Stratford in Boat Capsize
Charles Miller and M were drowned when their boat capsized near McGovern's training quarters at noon. Eight trainers attempted rescue but could not reach them. bodies recovered.
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New York
Charles Miller
Stratford
McOovern
Puginet
Private telegram reports Mrs Meredith in Beattie to care for grandchildren
A telegram from Beattie says Mrs. W. M. Meredith wife of Captain Meredith head of the government bureau of engraving and printing has arrived to handle affairs of her daughter-in-law Mrs. William Meredith who died in San Francisco. Captain Meredith could not leave Washington in time. Mrs. Meredith will likely take the grandchildren to Washington when she returns.
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W. M Meredith
Captain Meredith
Government Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Beattie
William Meredith
San Francisco
Musical Bargains by Mail in Summer Sale
Hundreds avail summer specials by visiting the store or ordering by mail. Choice includes piano, organ, music box, talking machine, violin, guitar, mandolin, banjo, or any instrument. Also features a large stock of sheet music for patrons nationwide.
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Seattle
Strike Brings Flood of Coal Halted Mines and Loss
Still Bhenandoah Pa Aug 7 The strike remains largely unchanged as miners demand victory while operators seek unconditional surrender. Five flooded collieries prevent operation with $1,500,000 loss and 2,000 workers idle despite any settlement.
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Bhenandoah
Fire Destroys Monon Line Passenger Station in Bedford
A major blaze in Bedford Indiana destroyed the Monon railway passenger station and a freight house this morning. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars with origin undetermined though linked to a lighted match or cigar stub in the freight area. Fire began in the freight house and rapid flames spread to adjacent structures.
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Bedford
Ind. Ang
Monon
Cyclone Hits Carolina Beach Area Causing Fatalities
Eye eyewitness from South Wilmington reports a cyclone that passed over Carolina Beach eight miles from the city. It blew down a pavilion injuring several and fatally harming a number of people.
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Wilmington
N.C
Carolina Beach
Rane
Senator from Nome Arrives at Port Townsend with Gold Dust
The Pacific Coast Company's steamship Senator arrived from Nome at 1 o clock bound for Seattle carrying 160000 dollars in gold dust and 70 passengers. Since July 22 rains began claims are worked to good advantage and Nome and surrounding districts are lively.
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Pacific Coast Company
Senator
Port Townsend
Nome
Seattle
Girls All Love Him He Claims Fatal Adoration
Nick Tilacas a Greek man was committed to an insane asylum by Judge Tallman today. He says 40 girls lie on Pike Street love him and follow him to boat or train begging him to stay in Heattle. He claims Seattle is enthralled by his features and notes a funeral procession he believes is a parade in his honor. He also thinks the Salvation Army worldwide prays for him.
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Nick Tilacas
Tallman
Pike Street
Heatte
Fancter
Seattle
Salvation Army
Burglar Surprised Captain Caine at His Home
Captain FH B E Caine of the local steamship line woke to a burglar at 2:30 AM at 710 Boren Avenue. He chased the intruder but the thief escaped, taking a suit of clothes and valuables from pockets, later found on the ground intact. Police notified. no further losses. Also notes Pollard Opera Company at the Grand with Latte and An American Millionaire final shows, and Mascotte among recent juvenile operas in Seattle.
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FH. BE. Caine
Capt. Caine
Boren Avenue
Caine Immed
Clim
Pollard Opera Company
Evardenkaren
Grand
Pollard
Seattle
Greaser Villain Rampage Near Eagle Pass
In Fort Worth on August 7 C Diaz, a Mexican, assaulted a woman near Eagle Pass on Tuesday. Her two children were shot dead before the mother’s eyes as chaos followed. A posse pursued Diaz. one man was killed attempting to detain him. Ruf threats of burning him at the stake are heard if captured. Authorities scour nearby counties to prevent escape.
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Fort Worth
Tex
C. Diaz
Eagle Pass
Notice of hearing on sale of King County lots 1 and 2
The Board of County Commissioners of King County Washington will convene in the King County Court House on August 28 1902 at 2 p m to determine the advisability of selling lots 1 and 2 of block 1 in the King County addition. Interested parties may appear and be heard. dated July 24 1902.
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King County Addition
Board of County Commissioners
King County
Washington
King County Court House
Arthur S. Gibbs Dies in Portland During Vacation
Arthur S. Gibbs traveling agent of the Pacific Coast Company died at Portland yesterday while on vacation. His death was learned today by friends in this city. He was prominent in Masonic circles on the coast and was Secretary of the Arcadia Lodge of Masons at the time of his death. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
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Arthur &. Gibbs
Pacific Coast Company
Portland
Rior
Gibbs
Arcadia Lodge of Masons
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Barcelle
Caoge
Main 63
Ernst Bros
Pike St
Tel. John
Collins, Sherman, Foley Co
Undertakers
Furst Ave
Bet
Pike and Union Seattle, Wash
DRSCH
Birsch
Rsch Pharmacy CO
Firet Ave
Pike Steel
Wedaney
Goldman
Cor
Co Smoes
E St
Fourth Ave
Hottman & Freudenberger
Star Clothing Co
Second Avenue South
St. James Hotel
DO. Buck & CO
Mons, Boys’ and Ochildren's
New Times Building
Ramaker Music
James Henry
Ant Beef
Gterm
Ng Campa
Western Ave
Quick
Quick Drug CO
Bonney & Stewart Fucera
Breviers and
Kmbalmers
Porters Third Avenw
Columbia Telephone Main
Seaitic
Aon
Besainghausen
8. KB. Co
Henry Hensel
Hinckley Block
Ener Ormah Co
Kecoma Avenue
Heattia
Cline’s Piano House
Second Ave
Union ST
Harrington Reynolds and Company
F. & Elliott
Optician
Dent Place
Toy
Seatte Transfer Ca. i Casa
Ave
Watc Tewepey
Lind Flay
Hansen
Sherman, Clay & Co
THE
Quaker Drug CO
Firet Avenue
Globe Building
A. H. Chambey
18Th Avenue Gen
N. W. Aat
Golden Oak
Coon Bros
First _ave
Union
Sunset Oil and Refining Ue
Ellis Morrisson
Basement Mutual Life
Satandad Sree Ee Bie Universal Meat Choppers
Dover
GEO. H. Woodhouse Co
Salt Lake
Catholic Congress
D. S. Johnston CO
General Munte Dealers
2Nd Ave
Burke Bldg
Jluvis
South
Him
Greaser
Joe Himmelhoch
Auburn
Ninth Avenue
Miller
Sad Francisco
Aug
Madison Park Pavilion
Sheeesiles
Sueksee
Baby Mine
Epseere
Pike
Geo. B
Boa
Arthur S. Gibbs
Seattle Electric
First Ave
John Cort
Mgr
Ments Opera
I Ng
Pollard Juvenile Opera CO
la Seariie
Leanen Carn
Peto
Harrington Reynolds
Michael Strogoff
Third Avenue Theater
W. M. Russell
Soc
Serer
Box Ofice
Pacific Northwest League
Leopold's
Bell Street
Down Town
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