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Edward Schyne Ballard's homne canine catcher boasts exceptional city service with 400 plus dogs tracked. He claims only three or four elude him and recalls dog chases, even a half mile pursuit on horseback. He wears army buttons and a police star while wielding authority to seize tagged dogs, yet has never killed one. Chief Bennett once staged a prank by sending him to collect a dog tax, ending with a defiant home encounter.
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Schyne
Bennett
Shhyne
Shyne
Chief Bennett
Not to be bluff ends in prank war with Bennett
The report recounts a heated dispute where Bennett threatened to scald him with hot water. He retreated to safety but eventually obtained the dollar he won. Bennett then claimed he learned the identities of the interested parties and vows to play jokes on someone besides his wife.
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Bennett
Woman Hobo In Men's Clothes Is St. Louisan's Wronged Wife
A woman dressed in men's clothing, claiming to be Millie Parsons of St. Louis, was arrested in Buffalo for vagrancy and trespassing. She recounts leaving her husband seven years ago, living as a tramp, and adopting a man named John Reilley as her son while planning to return to St. Louis to claim a share of a home she helped pay for.
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St. Louisan
Huffalo
N. Y
Aug
Bena
Millie Parsons
St. Louie
Lake Shore
Vista Street
St. Louis
Chicago
John Reilley
John
Joba
Dr Ludlow Presents Simple Mosquito Antidote
City health officer Dr Ludlow shares inexpensive advice to ward off mosquitoes. A few drops of camphor in hair and pillows prevents bites and lets sleepers rest despite swarms at camp or home. The method, praised as basic and effective, has helped many avoid sleepless nights.
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Ludlow
Dr. Lu
Mayor orders action on saloon boxes to enforce closures
Mayor Ballinger directed police to ensure saloons remove closed boxes and install required alterations. City finances barred doors and curtains on such boxes, a policy long ignored during Haltinger administration, now revived to curb illicit access.
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Haltinger
Derby the Prowler Nabbed in Toll District Return
John Swine known as Derby the Prowler, a colored sneak thief, was arrested Tuesday night after police, aided by Patrolman Little, recovered various tools from his possession. Previously arrested for disorderly conduct, he resisted a prior pursuit in the residence district, and claimed an iron bar was given by a freight brakeman to aid entry. Judge Gordon is expected to recall the prior incident and may handle the case differently.
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John Swine
Derby the Prowler
Delaney
Gordon
Here
Port
Stolen by Gypsies and vaudeville at Third Avenue Star
The Third Avenue Star theater presents Stolen by Gypsies and a strong vaudeville bill this week. Tatum and Row coe Sima perform musical acts Mile and Carrie the belle of belles Yale trio clay act and Mr and Mrs Wilson wooden shoe dancers showcase the program alongside Learle Pomeroy singing Mary Dear. The Taylor company offers Stolen by Gypsies with solid acting and western character emphasis.
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Star Theater
Tatum
Rowcoe & Sima
Mile
Carrie
Yale Trio
Mrs. Wilson
Learle Pomeroy
Mary Dear
Starascope
Taylor
Third Avenue Theater
Half Price Linen Robes and Lace Trimmings Sale
Handsome robes with waist patterns offered at half price, with linen and drawnwork fronts. Includes lace stock, English Cottons, Valenciennes, Venise appliques, Chantilly edges, and colored braids. sale emphasizes neckwear needs and multiple lace items at reduced per yard prices.
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Normandy
Valenciennes
Chantilly
Nottingham
The Actors Adapting Across American Life Phases
An essay fragment notes actors adapt readily to western Ife and southern life, and to other phases of American character, suggesting versatile portrayal across regional milieus and identities.
Forester seeks elevated rolling roadway franchise on Jefferson
BE Forester applies for a franchise to build an elevated rolling roadway from Second to Eighth along Jefferson Street. The committee will hear the proposal Wednesday afternoon. The 1,960 foot long road would be the largest of its kind, with only two other devices known. The plan aims to use the roadway to haul teams up the first hill, as existing routes are steep or circuitous.
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BE. W. Forester
Jefferson Street
Eighth
Corporations Committee
Courage of child saves his life in rattlesnake bite
In Oregon Aug 8 11 year old Evert McKelvey son of David McKelvey was bitten by a rattlesnake. His older brother severed the bite with a dull pocketknife then held the boy steady as the wound was treated. Despite the pain the boy showed courage and is expected to recover barring complications.
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Orc
Evert McKelvey
David McKelvey
Eakin Canyon
McKelvey
Teachers Drown Spokane Rescue Efforts Reported
News from Cascade British Columbia confirms two schoolteachers drowned near Spokane. Victims identified as Miss Agnes Ruckles of Vancouver and Miss Anderson of Vancouver Island. Details describe a water accident during travel or rescue operations and continue to unfold. Local authorities and Canadian officials coordinate ongoing inquiries and tributes.
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Spokane
Cascade
B. C
Agnes Ruckles
Vancouver
Anderson
Cascade Picnic-Goers Die in Christina Lake Incident
Two individuals attending a Cascade area picnic died after swimming at Christina Lake. Authorities report a drowning incident with no immediate signs of foul play.Further details remain under investigation as officials gather witness statements and perform a shoreline search.
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Cascade
Christina Lake
Dive is No More Saloon Closes Under Police Action
Frank Baiocchi's saloon at First and Virginia was closed Tuesday afternoon by police acting under Mayor Ballinger. The alleged reason is that Frank Landy, who claims to have bought the saloon, runs it illegally without a license. Baiocchi's license remains intact.
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Frank Baiocchi
First
Virginia
Ballinger
Frank Landy
Balocchi
Notice of Sale for Yesler Site Stone Wall Bid
King County commissioners invite sealed bids by August 11 1905 at 2 pm for removing stone from the Third Street side wall at the Yesler site corner of James and Third. Bidders must provide a $10 certified check and terms include lump sum for the rock with seven days to remove after award. board may reject any bid.
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Board of County Commissioners of
King County
Yeeler
James and
Third Streets
Genuine sale claim disputed over range at 1522 1st Ave
A sale on a ART LAUREL RANGE at 1522 1st Ave is described as not genuine by the seller claiming authenticity is inconsistent. A small down payment is requested with the item described as the only double flue range in the market. Sole agent listed.
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1St Ave
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Ballard
Edward Schyne
Frederick & Nelson
Sonsete Hotel and Raishers
Bimmons Mfe Co
Seattle
Enport
Credit Mouse Furnishers
Incorporated
Complete Credit House Furnishers
Second Ave
Madison and
Spring Sts
Mayor Awakes
Mayor Ballinger
Amusements
Third Avenue
Scode
White Point de Paris
Normany Valenciennes
Arnold
Weeeee Sen Eeee
Faust
Malta
Alexo
Beattie
Royal
Best On Earth
Tacoma
Olympia
of Washington
George M. Allen
Pierce
Franklin County
Brown’s Painless Dentists
First Avenue
MacDougall & Southwick's
Heady’s Barber Shop
Washington
Bagley’s
Money Mellon
Eskay
Robinson's
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