Revolt and Turmoil Envelop Ottoman Empire Scene
London observers report mounting revolts across Asiatic Turkey and growing European alarm as Serbia Bulgaria and Montenegro mobilize. Diplomats fear a wider clash and a potential breakup of the Ottoman realm amid strained Turkey Greece relations. Russia is cited as guiding Montenegro’s aggressive stance awaiting outcomes.
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Vaulted Press
London
Turkey
Greece
Europe
Bulgaria
Montenegro
Russia
Flyer Deluged by Dock Collision at Tacoma
Unskilled handling of the steamship Flyer as it left the Tacoma wharf caused the bow to strike the dock and split the stem. The accident damaged the wharf and caused fainting among several women passengers. The vessel continued to Seattle after reviving passengers with ice water.
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Flyer
Tacoma
Seattle
Not Escaping with His Money
Mrs. H C Akeley widow of a Minneapolis millionaire is not fleeing with his securities. Her mother Mrs. Staples says there is no mystery as she heads to Long Beach to make her home. Staples notes Akeley heirs were informed before his death.
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United
Long Beach
Cal
Ang
H. C. Akeley
Minneapolis
O. S. Staples
Akeley
Minnesota
Stork Near at Astor Household Heir Expected
Reporters swarmed the Astor residence as Mrs. John Jacob Astor was expected to give birth. Newsmen waited for news of a possible heir to the Astor millions, anticipating a birth announcement.
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New York
John Jacob Astor
House of Astor
Grand jury to probe Port Townsend police graft
A grand jury will convene September 16 to investigate charges against the Port Townsend police force. The case alleges grafting in the restricted district. This marks the first grand jury call in 20 years.
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United Press
Port Townsend
Washington Life Commission Names Two Members
Governor Hay appointed Arnold Allen secretary of the Seattle YMCA and Mrs Frances Carnsew Shanley of Bellingham to the Washington country life commission yesterday in Olympia.
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Olympia
Arnold
Allen
Seattle
Mra
Frances Carnsew Shanley
Bellingham
Hay
Washington Country Life Commission
Peirce seeks lower engineer pay while police chief gains raise
Councilman Peirce recommends reducing the city engineer salary from 5000 to 4000 and raises the assistant engineer’s from 132 to 300 per month. The council approved a raise for Police Chief Bannick from 3000 to 3606 and expanded the police force with new officers motorcycles cars and horses.
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Peirce
Board of
Pubic Works
Blaine
Bannick
Ballard
Georgetown
Stockade
Charles Weedin
Secret Service
King County Humane Society
Timmy Woodruff Leads New York Bull Moo sers
Timmy Woodruff captains the New York Bull Moo sers in a standout performance. The team surged to a notable victory as opponents were overwhelmed by quick offense and tight defense. Woodruff starred with key plays that energized the crowd and solidified the win.
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Timmy Woodruff
NEW York Bull Moosers
Woman causes arrest of eloper
Deputy Sheriff Murray of Butte Montana took Remy Demeyer, 29, into custody for forgery after a woman identified him as the man who eloped with her husband’s friend’s wife. Demeyer allegedly stole 1100 dollars and forged the husband’s name to a check before leaving with the woman. He denied the charges.
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Murray
Butte
Mont
Remy Demeyer
Demeyer
Independent Brewing Co
Force Purchase of Hebb Site Faces Court Ruling
City court action questions whether the city must buy the Hebb power site for 1 million dollars. Mountain View Development Co petitions the writ of mandamus to compel issue of city bonds for the White River power site and a 100 foot pipeline right of way. The company argues voters mandated the purchase in March. council says voters only authorized study and possible purchase up to 1 million if advisable.
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Hebb
Main
Mountain View Development Co
White River
Little Girl Narrowly Escapes Amputation in 1910 Testimony
In 1910 a family shares how their daughter Nona with a foot infection avoided amputation after doctors deemed it tuberculosia. After trying Nature's Creation, she regained strength from 37 to 42 pounds and could walk with crutches, prompting a call to others suffering from tuberculosis or related ailments to request free booklets and testimonials.
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Nona
Mattie
Nature
W. W. Chenowith
Astoria Presents 246 Foot Flagpole To Exposition
The 246 foot pole weighing about 93.96 tons arrived by Hammond Lumber Co. raft and was to be towed to Harbor View for the exposition. Mayor Henderson of Astoria sent the pole at an estimated cost of 2067 dollars and 58 cents. It will be raised at the exposition site and Old Glory unfurled.
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Astoria
Tbis City
Hammond Lumber Company
Harbor View
Henderson
San Francisco
Officers of County Ferry Out on Strike
Ferry crew walked out after County Commissioner Rutherford refused a 26 monthly raise sought by engineers and captains. Union leaders say boats near shutdown would earn 150 monthly if operated as a business, while current wages sit at 125. Some engineers and captains remain on duty for now.
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Rutherford
Kirkland
White
Cade
Simpson
Follet
Engineers’ Union
Mullen
Masters’, Pilots’ and Mates’ Association
Sailor Shortage Delays Seattle Vessels and Crewed Trips
Scarcity of sailors in Seattle disrupts shipping with many vessels unable to obtain crews. Mariners report delays and reduced sailings to the Mexican coast. Captain Sprague of the schooner Columbia struggles to hire a crew amid the broader manpower shortage.
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Seattle
Mexican
Sprague
Columbia
Port commission selects Bellevue dock site for ferry plans
The port commission accepted Frank B. Poor for a 400 foot shore site at Bellevue to support a proposed Bellevue ferry and a 260 foot strip at Medina offered by EB Webster. Other offers were submitted, with William Raine proposing a 900 foot Bellevue shoreline.
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The
Port Commission
Frank B. Poor
Bellevue
Medina
EB. K E. Webster
William Raine
Poor
Counterfeit Coin Ring Tied to Salem Prison
Salem authorities reveal J. J. Stanley, a state penitentiary convict, confessed to forging counterfeit Li cent coins using plaster molds in the prison shop. John Lewis allegedly passed the bad money in stores near the prison as officials note the coins were convincing imitations. Separately, the steamer Cordova brought 2,500 tons of copper ore and 3,500 cases of fish, marking the vessel Vancouver’s first round trip. Falconer testified his wife threatened his life and violence in a divorce granted case.
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United Press
Salem
J. J. Stanley
John Lewis
Cordova
Alaska Steamship Co
Vancouver
Wash
David Falconer
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