Trapp Death by Own Hand Shocks Seattle Home
Samuel M. Trapp, a prosperous Seattle man, killed himself with a 32‑caliber revolver in his library after presenting his wife a $1,000 birthday gift check. The 32‑year‑old left a note of no clear cause, though health worries and rheumatic troubles were noted. The coroner received notice and the body was moved to Butterworth Funeral Home. services were set for the next day at the chapel with interment at Odd Fellows Cemetery.
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Samuel HH
Seattle
Deak
Mr Trapp
Mr. Trapp
Sixth Avenue North
Halliday Street
St. Louis
Tiena
Moye
Butterworth
Hans Morgue
Califernia
Trapp
Butterworth & Sona Chapel
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Grain Elevator Burned In Cleveland Fire Causes $700000 Loss
A grain elevator owned by Sheeta Tiros in Cleveland was destroyed by fire this morning. Losses are estimated at up to 700000 with damages possibly reaching 100000 in related costs.
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Cleveland
Sheeta Tiros
Strike Off New York Ends After Tailoff
Aug 11 The tail strike is officially declared off and about 82000 men return to work with unchanged conditions today.
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New York
Senator Scott Improves After Sudden Illness
New York August 11 The condition of Senator Scott of West Virginia who was taken suddenly at Republican headquarters yesterday is much improved this morning.
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New York
Scott
West Virginia
Changes among Jesuit priests at Seattle parish and college
Fr. BH Brown departs to Juneau to head a large mission. Fr. Moakop from Spokane becomes prefect of the Seattle college. Rebmann arrives as assistant to the Immaculate Conception here, replacing Fr. Trivelli who moves to Oregon. Rev. Fr. Hrusten arrives from Spokane to teach at Seattle college. The priests’ biennial retreat is underway at St. Martin's college in Lacey, Washington.
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Seattle
St. Mar Un's College
Lacey
Wash
Alaska's Self Government Fight and Bakeries Exposed
A local editorial urges Alaskans to persist toward self rule, noting expected eventual statehood and possible delegates. Separate reports describe grueling long shifts for journeymen bakers, poor living conditions in cellars, unhealthy sanitary practices, and health risks affecting workers and customers.
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Alaska
Congress
Berlin Bakers Strike Reveals Unsanitary Bread Conditions
Berlin bakers strike highlights dire sanitary issues in bakeries across the city. Journeymen live and work in the same rooms where dough is prepared, with extremely long hours exposing workers to harsh conditions in Europe’s modern metropolis.
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Wnitl
Berlin
Germany
Europe
Daily bread strikes threaten hygiene and bread quality
Public sympathy shifts toward the strikers as conditions of hygiene deteriorate for workers and consumers. While some evils were eased briefly by the strike, experts expect bakers to revert to prior practices once new agreements are dissolved, leaving Berlin with the same unappetizing methods in a week or two.
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Berlin
Dudley Responds to Whale Incident Criticism
W L Dudley defends actions against a whale hovering near Hillett bay, denouncing critics from the local Humane Society and a navy officer stationed at Premerton. He condemns harsh public scrutiny and argues that killing any living being is cruel, noting widespread fishing slaughter elsewhere.
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W. L. Dudley
Hillett Bay
Humane Society
Navy
Premerton
Dudley
Humane Society of
Thinery
Al-Ki Point
Edward Melee
Bimarlf
Tiremerten
Army of Autos Arrives at the Worlds Fair Bridge Greeting
An eastbound auto army arrived yesterday to attend the Worlds Fair. A Philadelphia car carried workers Aundere and J. J. Laghney, who had traveled two weeks. The main body, 61 vehicles, led by WL C Mulbert of New York, followed early. A large crowd greeted the automobilists on the Meds bridge with hearty support.
Jubilee Singers to Perform Free Concert at Grace Church
The Jubilee Singers of Claflin University will give a free concert at Grace Methodist church located at Thirtieth avenue and King street. The event is scheduled for Wednesday evening August 17 at 8 o'clock.
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Jubilee Singers
Claflin’s University
Grace Methodist
Northweet Investment Company
Firet Avenue
Schoolmarms Begin Statewide Teacher Examinations
One hundred eighty three teachers from across the state gathered at Ranke's hall to take exams for schools of various grades. Examinations run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and continue tomorrow, with a committee to review papers and determine who earns licenses.
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Ranke’s Hall
Stoneman’s Mother Seeks Temporary Burial and Effects
Telegrams to Coroner and Bonney-Watson confirm C Mel Stoneman died by his own hand in the Seattle Cereal engine room on Railroad avenue near Main Street yesterday. Mrs Mary O H Stoneman requests burial here in a metallic casket and asks Max Kuner to take charge of his effects. Also notes Judge Hanford adjourned court to September 6 and mentions the upcoming Agricultural Fair in New Westminster S C opening October 4 with $20 000 in prizes.
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Hoye
Bonney-Watson Company
Mary O. H. Stoneman
C. Mel. Stoneman
Seattle Cereal Company
Railroad Avenue
Main Street
Max Kuner
Hoston
Mane Mre
Stoneman
Back Bay
Mrs Oscar A Smith denies identity in Seattle case
The widow Mrs B Smith questions a found body believed to be her missing son or the fugitive mail clerk Oscar A Smith. She denies clothes match and an exhumation request is discussed while Coroner Hoye advocates a public morgue for identification and future cases.
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Oscar A. Smith
United States
C. BE
Interbay
B. Smith
Lindenefenue
Fremont
Fortythird Street
Smith
Star
Haye
Jean
Sho
Wes
Aberdeen
Mr. Smith
Mra Smith
B. Bustin
Hoye
King County
Hiege
Seattle
The Wife Helpful In A Happy Home
A commentary on marital roles urges frank financial talk between spouses. It argues that wives should understand money and business matters to aid her husband, while blaming the husband for keeping her ignorant. It says money troubles arise from secrecy and that a cooperative, transparent approach reduces divorces.
Tinplate magnate Reid presses bid to beat Fairbanks in Indiana
Indiana politics focus on Daniel Reid the tinplate magnate as Republicans weigh his bid for the senate against Senator Fairbanks and Thomas Taggart. Democrats hint at Reid's access to campaign funds and party influence while stressing Indiana loyalty and ward politics shaping the race.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Thomas Taggart
Fairbanks
Taggart
Tagwart
Parker
Davis
Daniel Reid
Reid
Fairbanka
Republican Campaign Committee
Red
Senate
Dream Evidence In Dreams Influencing Great Minds
The text notes figures such as Condorcet Franklin Goethe and Coleridge describing how dreams clarified or produced unfinished work. Condorcet reportedly solved intricate calculations in dreams, Franklin pursued political projects in sleep, Goethe observed nightly return of daytime thoughts, and Coleridge wrote The Abyssinian Maid entirely in a dream.
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Condorcet
Franklin
Goethe
Coleridge
New Governor General of Finland Named Prince Obolenski
The new governor general of Finland is Prince Ivan Michaelovitch Obolenski, noted for cruelty as Poland’s former governor. He holds the rank of lieutenant general, and his life is a target for some reasons. Capt John Branagan and Mrs Ama Feeley of Butte Montana were married in Seattle and departed for Montana.
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Prince Ivan Micaelovitch Obolenski
Finland
Prince Ivan Michaelovitch Obolenski
Poland
John Branagan
Ama Feeley
Butte, Mont
Seattle
Montna
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