Robbery Reported to Seattle Police in Alaska Mirth Tale
Reuben Sefer, recently from Alaska, awoke to find gold dust a gold watch and a bugle chain missing from his sack. He met Dan Monroe, a former associate, who spun a tale of poverty. They spent the night together in a Seattle boarding room, Monroe vanished by morning, and detectives are investigating. Sefer is a known local figure and Monroe has a prior burglary charge.
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Rewben Sefer
Alaska
Sowtia
Mies M
Sefer
Dan Monroe
Selere
White House
Columbia Street
Third Avenue
Monroe
Seler
Munroe
Willinms and
Wappenstein
Sever le
Rush
Ogen
Seles
Colorado
Reeves
West
Great West
Powell Reeves
Korn Block
Yesler Way
Seattle
Wash
Pacific Coast
Florence Crittenton rescue home to open in September
The Florence Crittenton rescue home will open about September 1 after funds, site, and deed were secured by the Crittenton Circle. The building on a 20 acre tract near Dunlap will have a brick foundation and new roof, with 12 to 14 rooms. Local subscriptions raised 1,200 of the 2,200 price. Mr. Crittenton contributed 1,000. John A. Priest will supervise repairs and collect pledges at 2122 First Avenue Pink 1.272. Mrs. Harriett Parkhurst was elected assistant matron and Mrs. Todd of the National Training School will head the matron’s work.
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Florence Crittenton
Crittenton Circle
Baptist University
Dunlap
Crittenton
Todd
National Training School
Washington, D. C
Seattle
Harriett Parkhurst
Crittenton Home
Washington
Chicago
Ano
John A. Priest
Priest
First Avenue
Emma Moffat
Hore
Anti Imperialist League Forms in Chicago
Those opposed to U S policy in the Philippines have organized the Central Anti Imperialist League in Chicago to cooperate with similar groups. The organization aims to promote meetings and carry on agitation against expansion, with broader regional goals beyond the city.
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Chicago
Tit
Central Anti-Imperialist League
Hke
Weat
Man commonly confined attempts escape at Flyer dock incident
David McCall an insane patient being moved to Stella Coom asylum caused a scene at the Flyer dock yesterday by leaping into the water. He was rescued and returned to the county jail in the patrol wagon.
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David McCall
Stellacoom Asylum
Flyer Dock Yeaterdy
Bandits Raid Corry District During Pawnee Bill Show
Masked six man gang held 206 spectators at gunpoint in a Corry Pennsylvania district near Pawnee Bill's Wild West show late at night. They shattered glass and commanded the streets with heavy arms in a bold nighttime robbery.
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Corry
Belmont Ends Speed Attempt in Power Station Collision
Oliver H. P. Belmont and Joseph Widener collided at the Newport power station while racing at full speed. Both drivers swerved for safety. cars struck brick walls, damage limited to dashboards and spokes, estimated under 200 dollars.
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Newport
Oliver H. P. Belmont
Joseph Widener
Philadelphia
Alliance Scare Over South American Alliance Rumor
Washington reports no state department anxiety over rumors of a South American alliance against the United States. Officials say these rumors stem from English Italian and Spanish traders seeking to influence trade. They note lingering unfriendly feelings with Chile and Argentina but expect improving relations across South America.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Tate
Chile
Harrison
Coming Neckwear Shapes For Next Season Styles
Fashion notes predict a revival of stock collars in regulation and modern forms with velvet trims and broad edged fringed varieties. Light weight fabrics dominate emailer pieces while renaissance lace and horizon effects appear in new scarfs and all overs. Lace Jabota bows and dainty accents appear in white and black lace ensembles.
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Jabota
Faith in Gold Run Claim Highlighted by Svensson
Svensson, owner of a Gold Run claim, arrived by steamer Queen and told a Star reporter at the Northern hotel he carried a small satchel with about 25 pounds of gold. He predicted the lower Gold Run creek would turn out well and referenced a claim on it and the Klondike district bench claim promising riches.
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Svensson
Northern Hotel
Star
Gold Run
Klondike
Richont
Astoria Power Plant Work Continues Despite Legislation Setback
In New York Aug 10 despite defeat of a 25 million grab bill in winter the Astoria Light Heat Power Company keeps a large workforce on foundations for the vast Long Island City plant. The syndicate backs hopes to pass a similar bill next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Astoria Light, Heat & Power Company
Long
Coal Lands Purchased Near Pittsburgh for $1.4 Million
Pittburg and Eastern capitalists bought 4000 acres of coal land in Westmoreland county for about $1.4 million with plans to produce coke and begin operations immediately. In Uniontown, W. J. Rainey of Cleveland bought 12 acres from the Federal Steel company for $1.25 million and will soon erect a large plant.
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Pittaburg
Tttaburg
Eastern Capitaliste
Westmoreland County
Uniontown
W. J. Rainey
Cleveland Coke
Federal Steel Company
Rainey
Tven
Wheat yields in Washington county rise despite uncertain crop
In Washington county the wheat crop shows strong yields with fields producing 40 to 42 bushels per acre. Officials estimate total county production near 600000 bushels, while spring sown areas may improve with rain but a full crop is not expected.
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Hilalshon
Washington County
Astoria Wins Joint Tariff With Western Lines
Astoria and all intermediate sawmill points along the Astoria & Columbia River railroad will soon ship lumber to Utah and Colorado at the same rates as Portland and Puget Sound ports. A joint tariff between the Astoria road, Southern Pacific, and several Utah and Colorado lines is being prepared and will be issued in a few days.
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Astoria, Or
Astoria
Astoria & Columbia River
Utah
Colorado
Portland
Puget Sound
Antoria
Southern Pacific
Pacific Coast
Dancers Plunge Into Cellar After Floor Collapses
During a Wellsville dance an upstairs floor collapsed sending about 100 dancers and spectators into the cellar twelve feet below. Many sustained injuries including broken bones though no fatalities were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpool
Wellsville
Visitors to Baby Marion Clark Seek New Country Home
Throngs of curious visitors and camera fiends disturb parents of baby Marion Clark, center of New York kidnaping sensational, prompting them to move to a more remote country home. Forbes Manor had housed the child after Alpess, but gossiping servants and daily arrivals made seclusion impossible and the nurse feared for safety.
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Albany
N. Y
Marion Clark
New York
Forbes Manor
Fat Military Jobs in Cuba
Washington August reports accuse Maj. Gen. Brooke and associates of using Cuban revenues to fund luxurious living in Havana. Brooke's official allowance plus pay totals about 16 000 yearly, Ludlow's about 11 500, and Col. Biles's total reaches 7 00 per year. Allegations include 100 000 spent on a palace and 1400 on a single harness set. Cuban servants are described as numerous.
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Washington
D.C
Brooke
Havana
Ludlow
Col. Biles
Tita
Gen
Cuba
Rainy Season Delays Manila Operations As US Troops Pause
Washington reports the rainy season in Manila halts offensive actions. Officials expect Hittle to be completed by early October or early November. Secretary Hitchcock notes rains typically end in September but may stretch to November, delaying resumption of lyampalea movements until Otis can advance troops.
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Washington, D.C
Chicago
Manila
Hitchcock
Interior Department
Orient
Otis
Lady Churchill Engaged to Lieut Cornwallia-Weet
Cowes England August 10 The engagement of Lady Randolph Churchill to Lieut G F M Cornwallia-Weet son of Lady Cornwallia-Weet is announced The marriage is planned for October Cornwallia-Weet is tall and good looking and closely resembles his sister Princess Henry of Plows Lady Handelish Churchill and her son Lieut Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill reside at the Marine hotel
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Cowes
England
Randolph Churchill
G. F. M. Cornwallia-Weat
Cornwallia- Weet
Tite
Cornwallla-Weet
Princess Henry of
Plows
Handelish Churchill
Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill
Marine Hotel
Lost money and health tales from the far north journey
Mrs. M. Van of Spring Valley recounts a perilous trip in 1804 with her cousin and two men to seek fortune in the far north. Illness and hardship followed, one companion attacked by scurvy and another dying, leaving her penniless and finally returning to Seattle. The account serves as a warning to others contemplating such perilous ventures.
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M. van
Spring Valley
Hb. Oiece
Dow Piasi
Bye
Seattle
Hasselance
Mast
Mra
Taylor
Van
Ube
Star
Himes
Alse
Bpring Valeley
Nathan
Iteween
Brewartiver
Beattle
Labor trouble looms in Chicago with potential lockout
Conditions rise toward a general lockout of building trades in Chicago and Cook county. Over 100000 men would be affected as brickmakers strike and alliances between material suppliers and unions push for a protracted conflict. Bosses anticipate retaliation if sympathetic strikes occur and prepare to halt work for assurances.
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Chicago, Ave
Chicago
Cook County
Boesen
Pencil plant planned as graphite finds boost local industry
In Chattanooga Tennessee on Aug 10 officials report efforts to set up a pencil lead factory here. Remarkable graphite of excellent quality has been found in northern Georgia and cedar suitable for pencils is available locally in limited quantities.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Georgia
Limitheas
Kissing Bug Club Forms in Highland Falls Town
Report from Fishkill Landing New York on August 10 describes Highland Falls maidens forming a Kissing Bug Club. Elders fear benevolent assimilation of men via marriage while a young member recounts swelling lips after a bite, predicting a matrimonial boom if bachelors are stung.
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Fishkill Landing
Highland False
Firls
Highland Falls
Seattle and Tacoma Railway Accept Franchise and Fee
The Seattle and Tacoma Railway company accepted the recently granted franchise from the city council and filed a $2,000 check as required by the ordinance.
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Seattle & Tacoma Railway Company
Big Tax on the Millionaires in Chicago
Chicago Aug 10 under the new revenue law the millionaires face higher taxes as the board of review has only surveyed the South Side for now. Rumors place Marshall Field’s assessment rising from 260000 to 2900000 though officials have not confirmed figures. Unofficial reports also cite H Higwinbotham of a major wholesale concern facing a large personalty valuation.
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Chicago
Silota
Board of Review
Marshall Field
H. Higwinbotham
Mieit
Chattanooga Monuments to Be Dedicated November 28
Monuments for Hlinda soldiers at Missionary Ridge Orchard Knoll and Lookout Mountain, collectively called the Chattanooga monuments, will be dedicated on November 28 the anniversary of the Chattanooga battle.
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Springrfipld
Hlinda
Missionary Ridge
Orchard Krol
Lookout Mountain
Chattanooga
Grand Army men to receive leave with unpaid status
Government employees who attend the encampment at Philadelphia in September will be granted a one week leave of absence but will not be paid for that period. Secretary Long issued instructions to Rear Admiral Philp, commandant at the Brooklyn navy yard, to implement the policy for the navy department.
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Washington, RD. C
Ave
Philadelphia
Long
Philp
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Navy Department
Boys Charged With Murder In Joplin Park Death
In Joplin Missouri two boys named Provia were arrested on murder charges after a companion, Tommy Whalen, drowned while swimming at a park last Tuesday. Whalen, 16, told investigators the Provis planned to wreck a car on an electric line and swore out warrants. He alleges they attacked Whalen and caused his drowning or left him unconscious to fall into the water.
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Joplin
Provia
Ee Park
Tommy Whalen
Whalen
Provis Brothers
Federal Steel expands Fayette county coal holdings
The Federal Steel Company disclosed it has purchased nearly 6009 acres of coking coal lands in Fayette county at about 2.14 million dollars after already selling over 1100 acres to William J. Halney of Cleveland. The firm had organized the Smithfield and Masontown Railroad Company with 110000 dollars capital to build an eleven mile line to connect to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Federal Steel Company
Fayette County
William J. Halney
Cleveland
Smithfield & Masontown Stailroad Company
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Mica Output Control Firm Formed in United States
Chicago Aug 10 The American Mica Company with 3400 stock is incorporated in New Jersey to control U S mica output. Secretary Dh Wiener notes that three leading firms Sills Mica Co Pugent Munsell Co and American Mica Co met in New York forming a cab ine and securing options on smaller companies. Prices to rise 5 percent on Sept 1 with possible later increases.
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Chicago
American Mica Company
United States
Lawn
New Jersey
Dh. Wiener
Sills Mica Co
Pugent Munsell Co
New York
American Mica Co
Boston
C Cabine
Toston Bank Sues Geo H Preston For 1647 24
The Toston National Bank has brought suit against Geo H Preston for 1647.24 due on a note. Denole Delany, a sailor, fell into the bay from coal bunkers yesterday while under liquor, was fished out and sent to Providence hospital for head cuts from floating debris. Lizzie Case, an Indian woman, died yesterday of heart failure in her cabin at Fifth Avenue South and Weller Street. The funeral of Andrew Hijort, drowned in Lake Washington Sunday, was held at Bonney & Brewarter chapel this morning. Hiram H James, 60, died yesterday at 1718 Madison Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toston National Bank
Geo. H. Preston
Denole Delany
Providence Hospital
lAgzie Case
Fifth Avenue South
Weller Street
Andrew Hijort
Lake Washington
Bonney & Brewarte Chapel
Hiram H. James
Madison Street
Seattle Mining Exchange Sees Dawson Visitor Cause Stir
At the Seattle Mining Exchange Mr. Gorman of Dawson arrived seeking a good time. He was induced to compromise with a chair and left in triumph. Ten minutes later he returned from the sitewalk, prompting crowd disturbance as quotations and bids rolled on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Mining Exchange
Gorman
Dawson
Clarke
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Jubilee
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Sullivan
Golden Tunnel
Albert Edward
Princess Maud
Kate Hayward
Shannon Oeewee
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Tallor
Keene
O. W. Peterson & Bro
Pike St
S. E. Barron, Pres
Weymouth
Copper Vault Mining Co
Ladies
Weymouth & CO
Main Street
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Seattle Cataract CO. Agente
Bsnoquaimice Light
P. A. Hallbe
Powell
Dr. Reeves
Oregan
Korn
Yesler
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