King reviews palace troops with royal party in Buckingham
In London on August 12 the King reviewed palace troops on the Buckingham Palace lawn amid a crowded scene. Queen and younger royals accompanied him as Colonial Lee Chamberlain Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener observed. Troops received coronation medals from the Prince of Wales.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Lee Chamberlain
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
Prince of Wales
Power Was Straw Man in Merger Case
George A. Lamb counsel for Peter Pogrer testified in the merger case that Power was only a nominal plaintiff. He said the real parties were wealthy railroad stockholders who avoided public identity for fear of financial ruin. Lamb noted Power now lives in Montreal as P. Blake.
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New York
George A. Lamb
Peter Pogrer
Power
Lamb
Montreal
P. Blake
City Employes Given a Pointer
Secretary Grant of the civil service commission wrote to city department heads urging attention to civil service procedures and standard practices.
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Grant
Civil Service Commission
Thie. Onn
City Employee Duty to Report Accidents Under EDYTL Rules
The article discusses a provision requiring city employees who witness accidents to investigate and report immediately to the corporation counsel. It notes a recent trial where an employee testified to facts the counsel did not know, highlighting gaps between rules and testimony.
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Edytl Service
Water Shutoff Prep on Madison Street Morning
City water will be shut off tomorrow morning from 21st Avenue to the lake on Madison Street. Authorities warn residents to plan accordingly and expect service resumption later in the day.
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Madison Street
Twenty-first Avenue
Bunco Suspect Bound Over After Burglary Charge
George Nelson alias Rager was bound over to the superior court by Judge Cann this afternoon on a burglary charge. Arrested about two weeks ago by Detective Adams, he was said to have broken into a house on First Avenue near Madison Street.
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George Nelson
Rager
Bunko
Superior Court
Cann
Nelson
Adams
First Avenue
Madison Street
Beattie Electric Commences Underground Wiring on Peet Street
The Beattie Electric Company begins digging on Peet Street to lay conduits for underground wires. Board of Public Works endorses the rapid work and expects swift installation of the system.
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Beattie Electric Company
Board of Public Works
Peet Street
Engineer's Estimate for City Hall and Site Costs
City Engineer Thomson filed expenditure estimates totaling 1,125,660 for the year, with a noted rise in his department's budget. Major items include 460,000 for a new city hall and 120,000 for a new city hall site. He emphasizes need for additional funds to proceed with planned construction, awaiting council decision.
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Thomon
Thomson
Pegara
City Hall
Jall
Mortality Record Funeral Services Held For Several
Funeral proceedings recorded for Mrs Barah Helle Powers at Church of Our Lady of Good Help with interment at Calvary cemetery. Charles A Jones honored at Ptret M B E church with burial at Mount Pleasant. Frank Irne buried at Georgetown. Vic S McGraw services at 17 West Republican Street with burial at Mount Pleasant.
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Barah Helle Powers
Church of Our Lady of Good Helpet
Calvary Cemetery
Charles A. Jones
Ptret M. BE
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Vic 8
McGraw
West
Republican Street
Woman Changes Name After Deception in Marriage Case
In superior court this morning Anna Tosca was renamed Anne Hine. She testified she believed herself married to Tosca, but he deceived her by concealing a wife already living at the time of their ceremony.
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Anna Tosca
Anne Hine
Tosca
Fraternal Societies Seek Entries for Parade Contest
Fraternal orders are invited to report to the undersigned at Beattie Ellis carnival on August 22, 1903. They must provide the order name, officer in charge, number of bands and feats in the parade, and the number of drill teams in the contest. Dated Seattle August 12 1902.
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Beattie Ellis
Seattle
Wash
Bangor schooner ashore in thick fog near Port Angeles
The lumber-laden Bangor, four-masted, capt. J F Purloft, ran aground near Port Angeles in dense fog at 1 am. Tug Augusta and Wallowa rescued and towed her into the bay as she leaked water at six inches per hour. She sails Tacoma to San Pedro. cargo to be discharged after orders from San Francisco.
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Bangor
Port Angeles
Cloek
Augusta
Wallowa
Furloft
San Francisco
Tacoma
San Pedro
Bankrupt Declared for Fred P. Anderson in Federal Court
In federal court today Fred P. Anderson was declared bankrupt. Proceedings confirm a formal bankruptcy ruling against Anderson, with creditors to file claims as the process proceeds under court supervision.
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Fred P. Anderson
Miss Hareey from Jersey heads Seattle stage this week
Theaters present Miss Hareey from Jersey at Seattle this week with Mr Reynolds and his capable company in an absurd but well executed performance. A Saturday matinee is planned at the Third Avenue Musers House with The Tide of Life melodrama also showing as a first class attraction.
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Miss Hareey
Jersey
Seattle
Mewers
Htuseel
Drew
Madison Theater Opening Promises Novel Seattle Burlesque Line
On Saturday evening August 16 the Madison theater in Seattle debuts a new house devoted to burlesque vaudeville and male comedy. Managers Monroe and Barnett promise a first class, up to date family venue with 30 artist company led by Rose By London Belles and other vaudeville features.
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Madison Tier
Monroe and Barnett
Seattle
Turns Them Loose in West Virginia Mine Action
In Parkerburg West Virginia on August 12 all United Mine Workers jailed for contempt of court were released by Judge Jackson except John Ehr. The men pledged to obey the court’s mandate going forward or face rearrest, with district attorney and coal company counsel opposing the release.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
United Mine Workers
John Ehr
Byudge Jeckson
Coas E Company
Panama to Enlarge Navy By Purchasing Steamers
The Panama government is negotiating with the Canadian Pacific Navigation Company to buy the steamers Athenian and Tartar for war use, adding to the Jessie Banning to form a small fleet of swift cruisers.
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Panama
Canadian Pacific Navigation Company
Victoria
Heattle Turnverein Members Stranded After Sail
About 260 members of the Heattl Turnverein were left at evergreen verk until after midnight last Sunday and say they only got transport after threatening the Inland Mlyer’s captain. Eight women and three men attempted a landing at Hiremerton in a daunach and collided with another boat, with several mishaps en route. At Bremerton the launch rammed the wharf and damaged Reichert Bros. planes, 110 Union.
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Heattl Turnverein
Evergreenverk
Capiain
Inland Mlyer
Hiremerton
Bremerton
Tent Meetings Grow. Services Continue Through Sunday
Last evening M. L. Haney preached a strong sermon in the tent at Vine street and Third avenue. A good audience attended and the altar service was of great interest. Meetings are expected to continue until next Sunday evening with services every afternoon and evening.
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Teo. M. L. Haney
Vine Street
Third Avenue
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Seattia
Waeh
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Quick Drug CO
Richmond Piano Club
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Western Avenue
M. J. Walker
Reliable Pianos
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Piano House
Second Ave
Union ST
Quaker Drug CO
Globe Building
Washington, D. C
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R. H. Thompson
Department
Frank Rrne
Georgetown
Anna
Will H. Morria
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Beattie Theater
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Hirsch
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First Ave
Bet
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Seattle, Wash
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Herbert S
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Cherry Street
Weifery
Washington
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Hobart M. Cable
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D'rive Organs
Aimost
D. S. Johnston CO
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Ave
Burke Bldg
Madison Theater
Seneca and University
Ernst Bros
Pike St
Tel
John
Sunset Oil and Refining Co
Ellis Morrison
Basement Mutual Life Bidg
Albert Hansen
Weat
Reichert Bros
Union
Phirte
Mret Avenue
Bell Street
Down Town
Fourth Ave
Pike
Seattle Hat Factory
Pioneer Square
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Ars- Sette Wees
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Pacific Coast Clothing Company
Pacific Coast Clothing Co
Marion
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