Admiral Togo Tours Washington Navy Yard
Admiral Togo, a guest of the United States, was given a full inspection of the Washington navy yard despite a rule barring foreign officers from entering. He asked many questions, showed interest in the naval gun factory, and followed lunch with Assistant Secretary Huntington Wicl on before touring the city by automobile and visiting Congress.
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Togo
Washington Navy Yard
United States Navy Yard
Japan
Naval
Huntington Wicon
Congress
United States OF America
State of
Washington
State of Washington
Alaska Coal Mining Commission
Alaska
Tidewater
Controller Bay
Navy
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pointe
Seattle
Tacoma
Everett
Gray's Harbor
Severth
Beattie Faces Jury Over Wife Slaying Motive
Richmond Virginia August 8 Henry C Beattie Jr a young banker charged with killing his wife on a rural road near here to protect extramarital relations with 17 year old Greestess A child from the marriage will be examined The state contends he panicked upon hearing his wealthy father was coming to Richmond and feared disclosure would cut his income The prosecution argues he planned the murder to prevent disclosure by his wife
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United Press
Richmond
Henry C. Beattie, Jr
Greestess
Srn
Beattle
Beattie
Saloon Versus Home Lighting Rate Debate
Councilman Haas proposes a lighting rate cut for businesses arguing saloons deserve a lower rate than homes. After debate the bill was laid over for one week. Haas seeks immediate reduction once the law passes, while the utilities committee wants residence relief to start July 1, 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haas
City Utilities Committee
Prisoners Balk at Pork and Beans Feed in Portland Jail
In Portland on August 8, prisoners at the city jail began a food strike, but by morning the majority resumed eating the meals. Police Chief Stover tasted the pork and beans and called them delicious, ending the latest protest. A stray line notes U S millinery production rising from 8,500,000 in 1880 to 80,700,000 in 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caltea Frees
Portland, Or
Jall
Stover
United States
Seattle Stand for Jake Furth at the Motion Picture
A nostalgic bill lists vaudeville acts and dramas at several venues. Performers include Grand-Klindt Brothers and Zema Randale among others with musical numbers and comedies. The program features varied serials, Western dramas, and scenic pieces across multiple houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand—Klindt Brothers
Zema Randale
Comedienne
Downs and Games
Blue Wing
Artil
Tommy
8 Er
Jimmy
Bengal
Wscenic
Wscenic; “Baved By the Pony Express
Misa van Ness
Lyceum
Odell,art & Co
Arthur Elwell
Garden Wall
Max
J. Thomas Price
Frederick Kreg Haaland
City Council Allows Northern Pacific to Vacate Belt Line Franchise
The recity council yesterday voted to vacate the Belt Line franchise at W. 45th between Ninthay and Shilsholeay. Councilmen Erickson Haas and Goddard opposed. Ballard Mill Co represented by Charles Reynolds raised objections citing land ownership. Ballard businessmen protested but lobby applauded the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recity Council
Northern Pacific
W. 45Th
Ninthay
N. W
Shilsholeay
Erickson, Haas
Wardall Flops Again On Griffiths Strap Bill
Councilman Wardall votes for the strap bill then says he would sustain the mayor's veto if he disapproves. Supt Valentine says enforcement will be tougher on the S B Co than the bill requires. Mayor sets rules. Blaine Haas Steiner voted yes yesterday. Wardall offers to sacrifice himself to sustain the veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardall
Griffith
Valentine
S. B. Co
Blaine
Haas
Steiner
Himesel
Young American Bishop Lynchs Dallas Consecration
Rt Rev Joseph Patrick Lynch 38 was consecrated bishop of Dallas Texas becoming the youngest American born bishop in the region. He succeeds Bishop Dunne who died in 1910 and his ceremony drew a large clergy presence.
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Joseph P. Lynch
Dallas
Joseph Patrick Lynch
Bish
Tex
B J. Dunne
Texas
Ric & Prefecture Apostolic
Lynch
Southwest
Subway plan filed for San Francisco Market Street line
John Pierce Hill, civil engineer involved in Boston subway, filed plans with San Francisco's board of supervisors for a 4.5 million dollar Market Street subway. He said the city could reimburse by charging streetcar firms a 2 percent annual rental over interest on bonds.
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San Francisco
Board of Supervisors
John Pierce Hill
Boston
Hill
Seattle Star Subscriptions Mail Ad Rates and Addresses
The Seattle Star explains subscription expiration notices mailed to subscribers and lists advance payment options. It details rates for 90 cents monthly, up to six months, and one year with delivery from Ballard and nearby streets. Local pickup and phone contacts are included at specific corners and streets.
Widespread Seattle Listings Offer Farms and Homes for Sale
Classified notices show farms and acreage for sale in Grant County and Puget Sound properties near Kirkland Port Orchard and Seattle. Offers include two acre and ten acre tracts with water views, terms like cash and monthly payments, and listings from Clifford Land Co Burke Farrar Inc Ole Hanson Co and Schroeder Realty among others. Public notices promote lots near Fauntleroy Park and Bainbridge Island with access via interurban and ferries.
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Kirkland
Redmond Road
Seattle
Madison
Kirk
Anderson
Surke & Farrar, Inc
New York Block
Falt Water & Sant
OLE Hanson & CO
New York
Bainbridge Island
Sound
Clifford Land CO
Tacoma
Heattie-Tacoma
Sees & Schroeder
Arcade Annex
OLE Hanson & C
Quincey Valley
Grant County
Wash
Kay McKay
Liberty Bidg
Postoffice
Beattie
Port Orchard
Lake Washington
Pioneer Square
Keyport
BR. Whitney
Whit Coast Land CO
Hank Wid
Beattie Lremerton
Clifford Land
Clear City
Haven & Schroeder
Arcade
Tnosta
Aidoke
Auburn
Hanson & Co
New York Lock
City Vine View
City
Country Club
Lake
Bremerton
Seattie
Clifford Land Cs
Kauffman-Kelly Co
Benksie
Okanogan County
Soarte
Ftra
Lake Front
Aubturn
OLE Hanson &Co
N. P
I Tree BN % Co
Potegy
Ficor
Lake End
Northern Pacific
Esate
BURKE
Farrar, Inc
Rogokookvo
Coloodooc
Col
A Nice Little Home and Bargains in Seattle
Four rooms cottage with lot 17 by 102 feet, street rail, sewer, water, cement sidewalks paid. Price 1400 dollars with easy terms, file says 100 cash. Also notices of home bargains in Kirkland and University district with down payments and monthly terms. Various real estate offers and plumbing and printing services listed by Seattle merchants.
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Market St
Ballara
Kirkland
Kirkland Ferry
Anderson
Burke & Farrar, Inc
New Yi York
George L. Colman
New York
Seattle
University District
Mr. Dow
Northern Bank
J. Jacobs
Seneca St
B- Baker
Arcade
Clifford Lando
Giinnateon
Samuel Collyer
Leary
Reattie
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AJMAN
Second Avenue
M Husain
Chicago
Florence Hunt
Orread
GEO. P. Bent CO
Third Avs
Pike Street
Bush & Lane Pianos
Hom Fushe
Third “Avenue
Sherwin-Williams
Star Paint & Wall Paper Co
London
Kelly’s
First Ave
Waldorf Sahay
MH. Smith
Needham Wenge Sehaing
Victer Ng Nciar
W. L. Douglas Packard Shoes Danz Shoe CO
Second South
Jake Furth
Gircuit
Ethel Smith
Ted Cloud
Tim
Atantic City
Call of the Gold Fields
Kiondyige
Odeon
Matt
Jeff
Mobile
Ala
Ann
Alan “Clancy
Bunehine Bye
The
Rhone
Bill
Vagate
Subway
Schaffner & Thompson
Yester Way
Guy's Drug Store
Seattle Star
Onapenek Baeheies
Dadlard
Ballard
Ith
Cherny & Ove Enot
Orrie
Freit
North
Moore Theatre
Poth
Eee Bison Co
2Nd
University
Thoth
Rae Vremont Die
Barber College
Aston
Pike i
Pike
Poulsbo
Feattie
Hood's Canal
Sig Geet
Wusiness
Oods
Ea Ion
Continentaltien & Detective Agency
Baley Bias Maio
Pahlors
Monror
Mon
Babe
Thedinga Hardware Co.,, Inc
Monroe
Reston Rock
Nettie Rose
Pioneer Comfort Station
Lady's Watch
Sidney
Ella
Continental Detective Agency
Batley
Main
Westlake Ar. N
Rowel
Virginia
Car
Std
Westinkeav
Dilghen Ay
Ostiake Av
Nenta
Elty
Nook
Terry
Kenyon Real Homes
Yester Ear
Pays & Company
Brock
Kents
Jefferven
Sarsan
F. J. Mason
Doisa & Nine Rane
A. Main
Teeing Outfit
Seuss
Capitol Hill
Home Comfortea East
Aurerea
Everor
Eplendié
Cauntes Somers Company
Silverdale
Hood Cana
Trencemann
Central
Opppa
Columbia City
City Real Estate
Fauntleroy Park
Fauntleroy
Burns
John H. White Company
Oriental Elk
Ind
West Seattle Real Estate
Kieter
West Heattie
Neal Kata
Downe Pivek
Econ
Lake Burien
New Lake Burien
Lake Hurien
Pioneer Kent & Coltion CO
American Bank
Moston
Seattle Trust Company
Crumblast Central
Grand Rapids Auton and Storage Co
Base End Office Furniture Co
Firat Av
Valder Furt
William Roach
Provident Pledge Society
White Building
Arpeta
Sully & Ball
Pike St
Jesseham
P-L
Peneeneeneens Nemsteneen
Ompore
Meyer-Tower
Dainest
Saorelus I
Oouse
Buncei
We Banc
Mead
Toronto
Canada
Artiogs
Time 4
Brhannen
Carpenters
Eshberman & Wilson
Carpenters and Geen Robbera
Ot. Inc
KLINE
James Pall
Estabi
Burke Ride
Second
Marion
A. J. Speckert
Stevens
Pike and Pine
Corwin
A. Townsend
Frank Brooks
Mullinnix
Liberty
N. M. Cook
Prac
Dr. White
Peoples Bank
Sun
White
HM. J. Miler
Mutual Life
Wm. T. Lovering
Lumber Exchange
Dalton
Seema Eens Oe
MASON
Fenwick
Lawrence
Burke Wide
D. Haskins
Henry Block
Adams & Brooks
Colman Block
Ttarnes & Co
Neys
Starr-Boyd Block
le ‘Tinting House
Rental Ruga Co. and Repairing
Westlake Ay
Brating
Lake Union Kollerak
St. Westlake Cars
Tonient
St. Henry Weller
Roth
Union Transfer, Moving
Hughbank
Ae Wes
Olmsted
Phinney
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