Alaska voters dispute four-candidate delegate race
Alaska August 11 reports a heated four-candidate race for a delegate. Wickersham leads in several districts. Corson and Heggatt factions vie for ballots as deputies guard polling places to curb illegal voting.
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Valdez
Alaska
Cordova
Corson Hoagatt
Wickersham
Corson
Fairbanks
Clum
Ronan
Heggatt
Nome
Carson
Raggatt
Clam
Historic Rail Excursion Rates Announced for August 31
Traveling fares from East to 0 RR and Navigation will cover trip excursions. Details include ticket availability, route notes, and the general agent contact at 608 Firetav BE Bilis for road pull particulars.
Nellie E. Merriam Elected Supreme Chief at Pythian Conclave
At a Boston gathering of the Pythian Sisters Mrs Nellie E Merriam of Muskogee Oklahoma was chosen supreme chief. The selection marks a historic moment for the fraternal order as Merriam assumes the leadership role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie E. Merriam
Boston
Muskogee, Oklo
The
Pythian Sisters
Elected Supreme Chancellor Named at Pythian Conclave
Henry P. Brown of Cleburne Texas was elected supreme chancellor at the Knights of Pythias conclave in Heston. He becomes head of about 700 000 Pythians and leads the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Heston
Henry P. Brown
Cleburne
Tex
Amusements at Moore-Dark and Capitol Playhouses
A recap of acts at Moore-Dark and Grand Olivette and Seattle theaters during Eagle week. Leon Morris and ponies headline at the Seconday playhouse with the Aerial Wilsons ladder act, plus J J Cluxton Co, Ted Lenore, Mike Minnie St Clair, and Crystal tank swimmers James and Elsie Finney. The Sullivan Considine road show opened at the Coliseum with Three Shirleys and other acts including Fagan Byron Murray Hill Armstrong Davis Muriel Window Grace Darnley and McLvin Brothers. George Street Co recreates historic military events. The lineup also features Tom Moore Laula Chevalier Sisters OMeers Stevenson Nugent Eddie Roesch and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Morris
Seconday Playhouse
Aerial Wilsons
J. J. Cluxton & Co
Aketeh
Ted Lenore
Mike Minnie St. Clair
Sia Hopkins
James
Elsie Finney
Coliseum
Sullivan & Considine
Three Shirleys
Fagan @ Byron
Murray Hill
Armstrong & Davis
Muriel Window
Grace Darnley
McLvin Brothers
Star
George Street & Co
Tom Moore
Coon
Laula Chevalier & Co
Sisters O'Meers
Tight Wire
Stevenson
Nugent
Eddie Roesch
Dows
Wesley L. Jones League Opens New Headquarters
Permanent headquarters for the Wesley L. Jones league were opened yesterday in Rooms 20 21 Hinck. A United States senatorship campaign will be conducted by a committee headed by George W. Diling.
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Wesley L. Jones League
Hinck
United States
George W. Diling
Lower Residence Insurance Rates in City and Georgetown
Insurance Surveyor Lee McKenzie issued a new tariff cutting dwelling rates within city limits and Georgetown. The minimum reduction is 20 percent and in some districts rates are halved.
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Georgetown
Lee McKenzie
Train Plunge Kills Three After Washout Near Shoshone
A Tonopah and Tidewater passenger train plunged into a chasm near Shoshone Nevada after a cloudburst washed away the track. Three men were killed and the wreck occurred last night.
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United Press
Goldfield, Nev
Tonopah & Tidewater
Shoshone
Tennis Tea at Seattle Court Promises Notable Championship Start
The Washington state championship tennis tournament opens August 26 at Seattle Tennis Court with Mrs. Henry Carstens and Mrs. William Higelow pouring tea. Miss Hotchkins, a top world contender, and a large entry from Victoria Portland Tacoma are expected amid a social season of lawn parties and auxiliary gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille
Tomor
Seattle
Henry Carstens
William Higelow
Washington
Faster Steamer to Navy Yard and Battleships
Fastest steamer on the Sound to the U S Navy Yard and battleships. Leave every hour from Pier 2 foot of Yealer Way. Round trip 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S Navy Yard
Yealer Way
Mount Rainier ascent lists honor roll and marriages
Beattie group and others who recently climbed Mount Rainier are named alongside a marriage ceremony officiated by Rev. A L Crim. The article lists numerous names including Mr and Mrs Joan N Jackson L Martin W Smith Mary H Fitch and more. Also notes the marriage of Ruth Tester and Fred Hips of Montreal performed by Rev W J W Rees.
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FF L. Emertek
K. Sterling
Mira Dempater
Mathia Hanson
Leeman BE. Baker
Vic M'Laglen Knocked Out In End Of 20 Round Fight
In a packed venue, Vic M Laglen of Ta proved unable to withstand Denver Ed Mar eated Vice McLaglen as the 20 round main event ended with a knockdown sequence. The early rounds showed even defense, a clinch in round three, and a final left that felled McLaglen late, as the crowd watched the Droxie Kid defeat Silent Rowan in the preliminaries.
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United Press
Deen
Aug
Denver
Vice McLagien
Martin
McLagien
McLaglen
Rowan
Campaign to Enforce Fruit Import Rules Appears
A. Huntley, state commissioner of horticulture, vows a vigorous campaign to enforce rules against importing infected fruit from outside the state. He warns Seattle risks becoming a dumping ground for California fruit. Washington fruit growers report progress in cleaning orchards and reducing infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. A. Huntley
Hortlcviture
Seattle
California
Washington
Mayor rejects broad alarm system franchise proposal
Mayor Miller returned the National District Telegraph company franchise bill citing its complexity and overly broad scope for a private watch and fire alarm system. He noted the firm’s plan ends at its own office and would only relay to the fire department if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
National District Telegraph Company
Hhis
Corporation Committee
Seattle to Get Orpheum Shows
C. E. Bray general superintendent of the Orpheum theatre says Seattle will receive regular Orpheum shows with no curtailment due to circuit extension. The local house will be under Carl Retter who previously ran the Omaha venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EB. Bray
Orpheum Theatre
Beattie
Orpheum
Carl Retter
Omaha
Trolleys in Collision Near Piqua
Three persons were killed and 20 injured when two limited passenger cars collided on the Western Traction line twenty miles north of Piqua late yesterday.
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United Press
Piqua
Western Traction Company
Here
Safe investment guidance for small savers and banks
The piece argues there is no perfectly safe investment offering 25 to 69 percent returns and urges small savers to choose savings banks for deposit growth. It emphasizes safety and steady interest over promising but unrealizable gains, recommending fixed rates aligned with safety.
Fires Rage Between Kent and Des Destruction Reported
United Press reports fires burning between Kent and Des Moines area causing unconfirmed damage as crews battle the blaze with shifting winds and dwindling water access. No injuries announced.
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United Press
Kent
Mrs. Dresser Granted Divorce Amid Desertion Claim
Mrs. Daniel L. Dresser, wife of the president of the shipbuilding trust, is granted a divorce on grounds of desertion. In Walla Walla a fire caused by a smut explosion destroys two hundred acres of grain and a threshing outfit.
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JB United Press
Iioualls
Daniel L. Dresser
The
Shipbuilding Trust
Walla Walla
McGhee Work Near Waltaburg Mentioned
Fragment notes Frank McGhee was at work on Minnick brothers ranch near Waltaburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McGhee
Minnick Brothers
Waltaburg
City Council Considers Market Street Use In Emergencies
A petition signed by 23 truck farmers and dealers asks the public market inspector to use adjoining streets in emergencies and to rent stalls to dealers at a reasonable price. The proposal would affect farmers who now have stalls free and prompts calls for an investigation into the petitioners' identity and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
Great Values Used Pianos Quick Sale at Low Prices
A Seattle dealer liquidates about 60 of 75 used pianos to make room for new stock. Many are slightly used or samples with prices from 146 to 500, plus four Starck Art Styles at 400. Also advertised are Autopianos with six to eight units from 350 up and free library use, urging prompt investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber and Autoplano
St. Dominic's Academy of
Everett
Wash
Stuyvesant
Kobler & Campbell
Rudolf
Kohler & Chases
Iverson
Hoffman
Kohler & Campbell
Winthrop
Weber
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Ra”Ting
Aska
North
Hosea
John Corfe
Candl Wickersham
Fatr
Tom Cale
B. Chilberg
Ceram Willl
Skagway
Aus
Haines
Juneau
Gill
Weller & Childs
Pythian
Sisterhood
Dave
B. Wey
Ind
Union ST
S.steambots
Monarch
Moore
Grand
Olivette
Honest Hearts
Lore
JONES
Str
Yosemite
Chanter
F. M
Society
F. K. Struve
Frederick Karl Struve
Anna Forth- Terry
Alma Hardy
Mine Hardy
Ethel Willame
Alma Stewart
B. W. Price
van Horne
Chicago
Frances Wilson
Portland
Yellowstone Park
Frank N. Fit
Indianapolis
Acme College
M. A. Matthews
Acme Business College
Forteon Auxiliary
George H. Forteon
John Reach
Daughters of Isis
L. BR. McVey
St. James
Lorraine Social Club
Lorraine
Hood's Canal
Mia Costello
Rainier Beach
King County Political Equality Club
Mra W. G. Butterfield
Green Lake Economic Society
Mra. A. F
Anna Louise Jones
Walter Prederick Meter
Spokane
Dawson Shuman
Mra . B Dawson
W. 68Th St
Plorence Blanche
Samuel D. Shuman
Daween
Onty Te Down Ing CO
Luna Park
Natatorium
Mra
Charles W. Mortimer
David Shuman
Rev
A. L. Crim
Vic M’laglen
Corneilman Way
Revelle
Fourth Av
Pike Et
Pioneer Square
Progressive Party
Flyer
Seattle-Tacoma
Tacoma
U. Seeley, Jr
Everett and Edmonds
Mr Hume
Vulcan Iron Works
Marion Street
Monticello
Wand U
Navy Yard
Laaviss
R. Campbell
Columbia St
Kohler & Chase
Seattice
Piano Dealers
LéGrens
C & Mudge
Arrieta P
Oregon
Bekins Moving and Storage Co
Third Ave
Washington Street
Vigor
Nature Drage
Nature
Silvana
Tam
Charles Alk
Ehrlich
WM. Cholski
Im Alanson Pearsall
Queen Anne Avenue
Dr. S. S. Hall Co
Second Ave
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