Tanana River Navigation Fear Amid Record Low Waters
The Tanana River remains very low, hindering upriver steamers to Fairbanks and threatening early closure of navigation. Merchants fear drought will disrupt river traffic across the district as freight moves by lighter draught craft. Seattle reports the situation and warns shipments may be delayed until river levels rise later in the year.
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Tana
Moe
Tanans
Seattle
Kiondike
White the Tailor Offers Custom Suit Making
A local tailor advertises tailored suits with precise cutting and alteration service. Customer options include custom fittings and expert workmanship at 209 Collins.
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209 Collins Eee
Wealthy gravel find sparks district wide excitement
In the Lepine district Khendine and Week reported a rich white chain gravel discovery along Fish creek near Hponk. Cheechacoes produced pan yields from 60 cents to 7 dollars, triggering GOPeAt excitement that spread for miles up and down the creek.
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Lepine
Fish Creek
Stanley Scearce Buys Dawson Merchant Store
Stanley Scearce, a former Seattle merchant and prominent trader at Dawson, purchased the business once run by the Palmer brother. The transfer is noted as one of Dawson’s largest mercantile deals. Scearce plans to spend winters at the chi a elty.
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Stanley Scearce
Seattle
Dawt@n
Palmer Brother
Dawson
Seearce
Chiaelty
Section Hand Found Dead North of Hellingham
Charles Strong, a section hand, was found dead four miles north of the city. The cause is unclear but suspected apoplexy. The incident remains under investigation by Star Special Service.
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Hellingham
Augus Charles Strong
Section Hand
Reception honors Rev. Mr. B Johnson and Dr Honda at Japanese mission
Local Japanese and Japanese workers hosted a reception at the Japanese mission honoring Rev. Mr. B Johnson, superintendent of Japanese missions on the Pacific coast, and Dr. Honda, president of the University of Tokyo. Addresses were given in English and Japanese by H Okuda and others.
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B. Johnson
Pacific
Dr. Honda
University of Tokyo
H. HM. Okuda
A. Matter
H. McOll
W. M. Poreythe
Mr. Johnson
Seattle Motor Boat Club Meeting Planned for Labor Day Lake Event
The Seattle Motor Boat Club will hold a Thursday evening meeting in the Mutual Life building office of Vince Faben to discuss the rematta to be held at Lake Washington on Labor Day.
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Seattle Motor Boat Club
Vince Faben
Mutual Life
Lake Washington
Mob tries to lynch cave leader in Charlotte
Aug. Li orne Hall allegedly led a mob that lynched three black men in Mallisbury. NC National Guard guards the jail with orders to shoot to kill. Surviving victims, Henry Lee George Ervin and two women, are safe in custody as the crowd mutilates the slain.
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Mendelson
Frater to Return. September Term Set for Vig Cases
Judge Frater resumes the bench Saturday as the September term opens. The court will assign vig cases for trial and Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh says all petty cases will be disposed of as they appear on the docket.
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Superior Court
Frater
Mackintosh
Reinier Heights Improvement Club to Meet Friday
The Reinier Heights improvement club will meet in Oltman’s hall at Twenty fourth avenue and Weller street Friday evening. Special business will be taken up.
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Reinier Heights Improvement Club
Oltman's Hall
Twenty-fourth
Weller Et
No Divorce For Maud Gonne
Paris court denies Maud Gonne McBride a divorce from Maj. McBride preserving the separation decree and child custody already in place.
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Maud Gonne
Paris
Maude Gonne McBride
Maj. McBride
Relief officer post created by city ordinance
The relief officer position under the board of health was created by an ordinance introduced in the city council last night by Councilman Barnett. Louie Mawson was designated to fill the position. The bill was referred to the committee on health and sanitation.
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Board of Health
Barnett
Louie Mawson
Committee On Health and Sanitation
Bryan Gains Worldwide Standing as Advantage Over Roosevelt
The Globe notes William Jennings Bryan returning home as a cultured world figure. It argues his broader European insight gives him an edge over President Roosevelt in understanding international conditions.
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Scripps News Service
London
the Globe Today
Kingly Spon
Wm. J. Bryan
Roorevelit
Theaters Change Schedule in Seattle Week
The Prawleys at Beattie switch Thursday night from Lora and Lady Algy to Brother Officers and close with Sherlock Holmes. The Taylor company at Third Avenue boosts a week with The Engineer and From Rageto Riches. Star features Joe Whitehead and the Grierson Sisters in a vaudeville act with Cheyenne, a blackface routine, plus Eddie G Grey and others.
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Lora
Lady Algy
Taylor Company
Third Avenue
Sunda
New York
Vauderville
Joe Whitehead
Grierson Sisters
The
Star
Peter Dunnworth
Cheyenne
Wu! Vidoog
Mark Sullivan Company
Eddie G. Grey & Co
Garnels
Staranecope
Kerry and Gus Johnson Fined for Street Fight
Kerry Johnson and Gus Johnson laborers were fined 85 each for engaging in a street fight Monday at the corner of Sixth and Weller.
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A. Kerry
Gus Johnson
Sixth and
Wellerste
Chamber urged to seek national park along Quinault shore
A resolution by Justice E Griffiths before the Chamber of Commerce urged the federal government to establish a national park along the sea shore to the Quinault reservation. It asks the chamber to secure cooperation of other commercial bodies in the state and direct public sentiment on the issue.
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Austice E. Griffiths
Chamber of Commerce
Quinault Reservation
Mtte
Chamber
Parish Picnic At Leschi Park Draws Large Crowd
More than 1,000 people attended the annual Bt Mary's parish picnic at Leschi park. The minstrel performance was the feature of the afternoon and will be repeated today at 3 30.
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Bt Mary's Parish
Leschi Park
Winnebago Chief Implicated in Postmaster Attack
Postmaster Lien of Olsen, Wisconsin, was struck with a tomahawk during a Winnebago medicine dance. Chief David Goodvillage led the assault but others intervened to prevent scalping. A sheriff’s warrant is out for the chief as his band resists arrest.
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Black River Falls
Wis
Lien
Olsen
David Goodvillage
School Board Approves Lincoln High Lot Purchases
The school board at yesterday's meeting ordered the purchase of a row of lots along the south end of Lincoln High School for 1400 dollars. The board also paid July bills totaling 51000 dollars. Bids for window shades for four schools were awarded to Frederick Nelson and the Pacific Window Shade Manufacturing Company.
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Lincoln High School
Frederick Nelson
Pacific Window Hade Manufacturing Company
State Prohibition Party Calls Convention for September 11
The state central committee led by chairman R. E B. Dunlap issues a call for a party convention in Christian Ryan hall on Tuesday September 11 at 10 68 a m The chairman states that county conventions and nominations for county and legislative offices be held on September 4 as a precursor to the state gathering.
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Prohibition Party
R. E B. Dunlap
Christeen Ryan Hall
Bankers and Bank Stock Holders Meeting Ad
Bankers and stock holders urged to invest with German Savings Building and Loan Association. Members share profits from 5 to 12 percent. every dollar loans on improved real estate reduces loss risk. Pay monthly and after seven years withdraw nearly double the amount paid in. Details from Chas Osner, 416 Bailey Building.
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Erman Savings, Building & Loan Association
Association
Chas Osner
Bailey
Lecture on Sanitation at First Presbyterian Church
A large audience heard Professor W. T. Sedgwick and Professor Charles Harrington discuss public health issues at the First Presbyterian church. Dr. Elmer K. Hex, state board of health secretary, presided. Harrington spoke on Pure Milk and its effects on infants while Sedgwick addressed municipal sanitation with stereopticon illustrations and noted that eastern cities drink their own sewage. Beattie’s water supply might be protected by filtration and storage, similar to eastern practice in Boston.
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First Presbyterian Church
W. T. Sedgwick
Charles Harrington
Elmer EK. Hex
State Board of Health
Harrington
Sedgwick
Cameron Wins Right of Way Judgment Near Auburn
In the condemnation case of Chicago Milwaukee and Mt Paul road versus J D Cameron a judgment of 5427 was awarded Cameron for the right of way over his property near Auburn indicating a legal compensation dispute resolution.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & Mt. Paul Road
J. D. Cameron
Cameron
Auburn
Elizabeth Woodbank Granted Divorce From James M Woodbank
Elizabeth Woodbank was yesterday granted a divorce from James M Woodbank on the grounds of desertion.
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Elizabeth Woodbank
James M. Woodbank
Appeal Granted in Estate Contention Over Sullivan Estate
Edward Corcoran and Charles Farrell as administrators for Hane and Callaghan won an appeal from Judge Hanford regarding the verdict in the case of Clarence O'Brien, administrator of John Sullivan's estate. The suit sought reinstatement of $2,619 costs claimed against the Sullivan estate.
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Rdward Corcoran
Charles My Farrell
Hane and
Callaghan
Hanford
Clarence O'Brien
John Sullivan
Tate
H Vincent Sues Arthur Davie Over Promissory Note
H Vincent files a lawsuit against Arthur K B Davie seeking 420 dollars on a promissory note. The action aims to recover the loan amount plus any court costs.
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H. Vincent
Arthur KB. Davie
Saving Habit Promises Future Goods From Present Priva
A brief notice urges beginning an account with the State Bank of Beattle to secure a 4 percent interest rate. It emphasizes that saving is difficult until one starts, with the bank promising manual compounding of interest.
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Tanana
Fairbanks
Star Special Service
MOB
Priday
Real
NRNST
OCR
PIKE
Lireonions
Lammay S
Denny Tone
Parrell
Newfeb
Attalia
Wash
U. K
Loose
Columbia Canal CO
Marien
Logger’s Supply CO
Colman Dock
Everett True
Hal
MR. Bryan
Bherrock Holmes
Scripose News Service
Bedgwick
Harrington Speak
Firgot
Presbyterian Church
McCarthy's NG
Reliabi EE
Second Ave
McCarthy’s
McCarthy Dry Goods Co
Second Avenue
TRE Bargain Store
Stcono Avenue
Spranc Street
Johnston Co
Port Bimpson
Call
Pioneer Bldg
Beattie
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