Willett Galls Changes Suit Over Malicious False Claims
Attorney Willett Galls filed suit against Mary F Ready and Mre N Rh alleging malicious false warrants connected to a Twelfth Avenue brand lease. Carlson owned the apartment house. Readys claimed profits from a lease assigned by Carlson, with a court order setting rent at 200 plus 360 for vacancies, while verdicts varied for Beatys.
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Mary F. Ready
Mre N Rh
Twelfth Av
J. B
Carieon
Albertson
Carlson
Beatys
Residents Deserting Wallace as Forest Fires Rage
Ida Wallace reports near total evacuation as fires push toward the city. Wind waves smoke obscures visibility while fire crews mobilize from Wallace and Spa with aid requested from Fort Wright and USA troops to counter the blaze.
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Wallace
Ida
Spa
Creek District
Alf
Fort Wright
Wise Words of Famous People Compilation
A collage of quotes from Benator Cummins in Maines praising public service, Kester in ConCordville Pa remarking on earning good outcomes, EO Roosevelt in ten Pa urging amusements, Victor Murdock in Kansas defending free government, and Elbert Hubbard critiquing religious dogma. The text preserves era tone and names but contains fragmented phrases and OCR quirks.
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Benator Cummins
Maines
Kester
Con Cordville
EO Roosevelt
Victor Murdock
Wich
Kas
Kansas
Peool Free Government
Elbert Hubbard
American Flies 6750 Feet High
United Press reports J Armstrong Drexel, American millionaire, set a world altitude record of 6750 feet in an aero plane at London on August 12. Hubert Latham won the French prize with a 260 mile flight around Paris in three hours, crossing over the Eiffel Tower. Weymann, flying a Farman, qualified for the Mezieres cross country race after proceeding from Rhelmes despite yesterday’s gale.
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United Press
London
J. Armstrong Drexel
Paris
Eiffel Tower
Hubert Latham
Chalone-Sur Maine
Say
Latham
Mezieres
France
Weymann
Farman
Rhelmes
Nancy
Paindeater Ahead in Star Straw Vote
In the Sixth Precinct of the Third Ward the insurgent candidate Paindeater leads with at least fifty percent of the total vote.
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Paindeater
STAR
Third Ward
Vote Count Details From Ashton Freeman Humphries Poindex Wilson
In the tally Ashton Freeman and Humphries Poindex led among listed names with Wilson and total figures noted. The fragment outlines a voting record with several individuals associated to a total count, but lacks complete context or dates.
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Ashton
Eee Freeman
Humphries Poindex’ Wilson
Total
Poindexter Leads in Sixth Precinct Straw Ballot
The Star reports preliminary results from the Sixth precinct of the Third ward showing Poindexter with about 50 percent, Burke well ahead of Wilson for second, and Humphries, Ashton and Freeman far behind. A sample of 400 mailed cards from 221 voters yielded 129 responses: 95 Poindexter, 24 Burke, 6 Wilson, 4 Humphries. Further precinct tallies will follow daily.
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Burke
Wilson
Humphries
Ashton
Freeman
Star Office
Bank Clearings and Balances by City Today
Clearings balances listed for Seattle Tacoma Portland and Spokane show totals and daily changes. Seattle $2,195,577.43 with $216,522.68. Tacoma $1,007,055.00 with $94,312.00. Portland $1,688,068.00 with $122,196.00. Spokane $754,788.00 with $50,887.00.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Roosevelt backs insurgent in California primary
A letter from former President Theodore Roosevelt endorses William Kent in the Second California district race. Roosevelt states he does not believe Kent acted improperly in fencing government lands, a issue used by opponents. The letter accelerates the campaign as voting proceeds.
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Kentfield
Cal
Theodore Roosevelt
California
William Kent
Roosevelt
Kent
Second District
Republican Loyalist Endorses Revelle at New York Block HQ
An elderly voter, cane in hand, declares lifelong Republican support for General Scott and now Tom P. Revelle. He vented opposition to Jon Cannon and pledged to vote the Republican ticket in 1910. Dozens from outer wards gathered at Revelle’s headquarters on New York block to back his challenge.
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General Scott
P. Revelle
Revelle
New York
Jon Cannon
Mr. Revelle
United States Congress
Wardlaw Sister Dies in New Jersey Jail Amid Murder Case
Misa Virginia Wardlaw, jailed in Newark on the Snead murder indictment, starved herself to death in custody. Doctors say her death mirrors that of the victim Macy Snead, amid claims the trio influenced the victim. The fate of sisters Caroline and Mary Snead remains uncertain as authorities weigh further charges.
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Newark
N. J
Misa Virginia Wardlaw
Mystteriouus
Ocey Snead
Macey Snead
Wardlaw
Caroline B. M
Mary Snead
Hindus Immigration Toned Down by U S Official
Assistant Secretary Benjamin B Cable of the Department of Commerce and Labor announced strict limits on Hindu immigration. He expressed regret at lacking power for an outright ban but said the department could widen legal restrictions to curb a Hindu influx, citing Calcutta reports of arrivals to the Pacific coast. He warned of potential use of broader measures if a Hindu flood continues.
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Washington
Benjamin B Cable
Department of Commerce and Labor
Cable
Calcutta
Pacific
America
Mate
Grain Firm Accused Of Forcing Out Shareholder
Margaret Palmer sues Spokane Grain Company officers for 7000 dollars claiming they drained her 3200 shares worth ten thousand by false insolvency statements in August 1907. Defendants include B F Shields president C J Shields vice president and W H Livengood secretary.
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Spokane Grain Company
Margaret Palmer
B. F. Shields
C. J Shields
Paration
W. H. Livengood
Comppany
Boy who flew Niagara kite dies at 78 in Minneapolis
Eugene Childs, the boy who helped engineers span the Niagara Gorge with a suspension bridge by flying a kite, has died at age 78 in Minneapolis where he had lived since 1884. He earned his nickname Captain for Civil War service and grew up near the gorge.
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Minneapolis
Niagara Gorge
Eugene Childs
Mayor Gaynor’s Condition Rises and Falls Amid Possible Operation
Hoboken N J Aug 12 The mayor’s condition remains grave with little hope of recovery. A plan for surgery is considered as doctors debate using X rays to locate the bullet. Bullet lodged in the pharynx behind the nose, infection fears persist, but a bulletin at 12:30 reports comfort nourishment and steady improvement.
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United Press
Hoboken
N. J
Gaynor
New York
McKinley
Buffalo
St. Mary's Hospital
Arista and Dowd
Rufus Gaynor
Labor Party to Open Fire at Labor Hall
Tonight in the Labor Temple the labor party will fire its first gun in the campaign for fall elections. Charles Perry Taylor of Tacoma and other prominent labor leaders will address the gathering as the new party, organized by city and county trades unions, prepares for a vigorous campaign.
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Organized Labor
Charles Perry Taylor
Tacoma
State Federation
Want ads drive tenant and buyer searches in The Star
In The Star classified pages, readers are urged to place want ads by phone to secure tenants buyers or help. The main line numbers 9400 Ind 441 are cited as contact points for placing ads and inquiries.
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The
Star
Stuns Customs Men With Gorgeous Gowns From Mrs Wheeler
Mrs. Post Wheeler wife of the American embassy official returns from St Petersburg with an array of gowns that overwhelmed customs. The lavish dresses include harebell blue linen with white embroidery, a satin and mousseline ensemble with silver roses, and a hyacinth blue Doncet gown with gold work and Venetian lace. Catalogues not provided. Massachusetts reports 236 478 lost to forest fires last year.
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New York
Post Wheeler
St. Petersburg
Tokyo
Customs Office
Loeb
Tinic
Aldrich Seeks Taft Backing in Rubber-Tariff Clash
Senator Nelson W. Aldrich met President Taft at Beverly during a breakfast conference. Aldrich hinted he would issue statements countering Bristow’s charge that he benefited from rubber tariffs. The talks, also drawing in other officials, set the stage for a wider partisan debate as insurgents press for Aldrich’s explanation and Taft’s stance.
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Rubber Trust
Taft
Beverly
Mass
Nelson W. Aldrich
Rhode Island
Rabber
Aldrich
Bristow
Secretary of the Treasury
Mace Veigh
Hitchcock
Ohio
Wareren Harding
Buck
Washington
Inter-Continental Rubber Co
Kansas
Wm. B. McKinley
Congressional Campaign Committee
Inter-Continental Company
Guggenheim Syndicate
United States
Taft interior portfolio rumor linked to Ballinger crisis
Washington August 12 persistent rumors claim President Taft offered the Interior post to Richard Achilles Ballinger's Ohio State successor W C Thompson. Crane's West trip is said to push Ballinger resignation while Thompson gains progressive and regular Republican backing amid cabinet speculation.
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Washington
Taft
Interior Department
W. C. Thompson
Ohio State University
Crane
West
Richard Achilles Ballinger
Thompson
Buggy Hit by Express Trains Woman Hurt in Spokane Incident
Mrs. J. W. Brady was struck by the Shasta Limited while crossing at First Ave S and Spokane Ave. The train dragged the buggy, threw it aside, and left Brady with a torn ear and a broken rib. She was taken to City hospital and is expected to recover. The buggy was demolished and the horse escaped unharmed. Brady resides at 6217 W Andover St West.
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J. W. Brady
Nv. S
Spokaneav
Shasta Limited
Seattle
San Francisco
City Hospital
Brady
Andover St
Mighty Few Babies Coming to Frisco
San Francisco faces depopulation with a steady drop in births per year. Health Officer McNutt reports a decline of over 1 percent annually, leaving 1910's birth rate at 13.20 percent. A board of health committee will study the issue as baby clothing stores wind down.
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McNutt
Board of Health
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