King County Prison Feeding Graft Alleged in Sheriff Row
Letter from a jailed vagrant accuses King County officials of profiting from prisoner meals at 34 cents daily total, with 7 cents per inmate paid by taxpayers and 34 cents kept by the sheriff. Rob Hodge, a former deputy and sheriff candidate, vows to expose costs and charge only actual feeding expenses if elected.
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Sheriff's Office
King County
Salory
King County Jail
Smith
Rob Hodge
Black Diamond
Mr Hodge
Star
Fire Devastates Idaho Village Kootenai
A forest fire wiped out Kootenai Idaho population 300 leaving the town in ashes. The Humbird timber mill valued at $200000 burned to the ground. Sand Point population 10000 faces threat as Spokane sent engines and volunteers to aid. News limited by down wires but reports indicate widespread destruction.
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United
Spokane
Kootenai
Idaho
Sand Point
Teers
Humbird Timber Company
Democratic Leader Given Official Notification
W. J. Bryan delivers a Lincoln speech criticizing the Republican Party for clinging to power and ignoring the masses. He argues leaders become distant from voters and misread public needs while victory shields wrongdoing.
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Republican Party
W. J. Bryan
Lincoln
Youth Charged With Attempted Assault in Hillman City
Harry Crown a youth residing at Renton and Mt. Baker streets Hillman City was arrested today on a charge of attempted assault against a six year old girl. Humane officers arrested him on the complaint of the girl’s father.
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Harry Crown
Renton
Mt. Baker Ets
Hillman City
Humane
Atria
Tragic Train Death Strikes Fisherman Way in San Francisco
J W Pratt visits to discuss land policy as fishermen Ingveld Hansen Carl Jacobson and EB Anderson watch a Great Northern freight train at University Street. Way was killed instantly as the rear car struck him during a back up, with three companions narrowly escaping. Witnesses blame carelessness. engineer Martin Carey arrested then released on recognizance.
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Jen Way
Herman
Doncaster
Great Northern
Railroad Avy
University St
Martin Carey
Glassewek
Way
H. O. Arnold
Ingveld Hansen
Lester
Carl Jacobson
Wee
EB. Anderson
EB Cunningham
Pacific Net & Twine Company
Ben Way
Newland
Vancouver
Switchmen's Union
Martin Johnson
Wall St. Dock
Farman Vexed Over Breach of Contract Promise
Henry Farman plans legal action after waiting at the Astor hotel for a promised 20000 dollars for his flights, which never arrived. The failed payment leads him to consider breach of contract claims upon returning to France.
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United Press
New York
Henry Farman
France
Astor Hotel
Red Special to Tour Nation for Socialist Campaign
The Socialist Party plans a nationwide "Red Special" train tour with Debs as standard bearer. The route includes Omaha Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle and a southern leg to Baltimore Pittsburg and Boston. The trip aims to boost membership, raise funds, and seek a million votes with a 50 cent assessment per member.
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Debs
Gulf
Mahlon Barnes
Nave
Socialist Ta Gincussing
M “Red
Pacific
Kan Omaha
Denver
Salt Lake Angeles
San Francisco
Seattle
Putte
Fargo
J. Duluth
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Buffalo
Boston
York
Baltimore
Pittsburg
M. Lauleville
Perty
Storm sweeps Chicago floods city and halts river traffic
Aug 12 Chicago reports a terrible electric storm crippling the city power and bridges. The drainage canal power plant was ruined and cannot be repaired until tonight. The storm flooded cellars and shut off light and power, with downtown cellars flooded and lightning striking several spots.
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United Press
Chicago
Drainage Canal Trustees
Mazamas Climb Mount St Helens Reach Summit
Cabtle Rock report says twenty six Mazamas reached the summits of Mount St Helens last Saturday in a coordinated ascent. The party included climbers from the Mazama organization and participants from nearby communities.
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Cabtle Rock
Mount St. Helens
Seattle Claims Champion Hens In Poultry Record
Seattle holds a world record for three hens mothering 63 chicks across three settings. On March 3 Mrs James Jewett of 928 23rd Ave weighed in the first brood hatched March 24. One hen tends 26 chicks, averaging six pounds per bird for their age.
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Seattle
James Jewett
Do the Eagles like Seattle
J A Parry of San Francisco notes Seattle’s decorations and reception with gratitude. F B Hering of South Bend expresses pleasure with Seattle and its citizens and enjoyment of being in the city. J B Sheehan of Boston chairs.
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Eagles
Seattle
J. A. Parry
San Francisco
Cal
F. B&b
Blurry Credentials Committee Praise From Northwest and West
A fragmented snippet quotes several regional officials praising Seattle and their hopes for appreciation. Edward Hirach of Baltimore thanks supporters for efforts to entertain, Leo J. Stock of Fresno expresses fondness for his old hometown, and Theodore A. Bell of Napa weighs in with a brief message.
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Edward Hirach
Baltimore
Preas
Notable visitors praise Seattle hospitality and City reception
The excerpt records compliments from Bernard J. Monaghan of Philadelphia and Conrad H. Mann of Kansas City toward Seattle. They applaud the cordial reception and generous hospital ity, expressing gratitude and regret at leaving the city.
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Conrad H. Mann
Kansas City
Fread
Bernard J. Monaghan
Philadelphia
Seattle
King Edward Enters Ischl Amid Flower Parade
King Edward of England entered Ischl amid lines of women scattering flowers. Emperor Franz Josef greeted him at the station. They discussed the serious Turkish situation and later dined at the imperial villa. A 6,000-voice chorus serenaded them.
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United Press
Ischl
Austria
Edward
England
Frans Josef
Turkey
Isehl
Hunters Seek Bigger Game in Oregon Mountains
Kelamath Falls reports Averall and Roland, two sons of KE Harriman, left Pelican Lake to pursue bigger game in the mountains after finding fishing there tame.
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Kelamath Falls
Ore
Averall
Roland
KE. H. Harriman
Pelican Lake
Wayward Girl Returned Home After Elopement
Alovina Moe, a 15 year old who ran away with Ffurte, a Filipino logger, was brought back this afternoon by her father A K Moe proprietor of the Union hotel in Bellingham. Moe will have a warrant issued for Dourte who is under arrest.
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Alovina Moe
Helling
Ffurte
A. K. Moe
Union
Bellingham
Moe
Dourte
Americans Tortured in Mexican Jail Case
Pittsburg based victims Moffatt and Maloney, two Americans accused of robbing a bank messenger, were reportedly subjected to nail-torture in a Mexico City jail. Strapped to barn posts they endured forceps tearing of finger nails until they disclosed the whereabouts of two presumed accomplices.
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Pittsburg
Mexico City
Moffatt
Maloney
Acceptance Speech Draws Lincoln Audience Record
A large crowd gathered in Lincoln for an acceptance speech that drew a record attendance. The speaker addressed supporters and outlined goals for the new chapter, emphasizing unity and progress for the city.
Noticification program for William J Bryan nomination
In Lincoln Nebraska the schedule outlines Bryan nomination events with Kern and the notification committee. Dawn salutes ring 44 guns, breakfast honors Bryan and committee, a conference, luncheon, a parade to the capitol grounds, Henry D Clayton of Alabama delivers the notification address, Bryan replies, and a capitol reception, ending with a Fairview farm gathering.
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Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Union
Bryan
Kern
State Capitol
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Capitol
Fairview Farm
Bryan Accepts Democratic Nomination Before Lincoln Crowd
William J. Bryan accepted the Democratic presidential nomination on capitol grounds in Lincoln Nebraska amid a record crowd. Henry D. Clayton delivered the notification and Bryan’s speech pledged faith in Democratic principles while challenging Republicans to answer for federal abuses.
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Lincoln, Neb
William J. Bryan
Capitol Grounds
Democratic Party
Henry D. Clayton
Denver
Republican Party
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