Monorail promises fast Newark to New York transit
Aug 11 report notes a monorail concept by H H Tunis with cars 47 feet long and two tandem trucks on a single rail. The system would use overhead L shaped rails and aim speeds of 60 to 100 miles per hour with four elevated tracks in Newark to cut Newark City line travel to ten minutes from the present route.
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New Fork
M Geal
Cara
Ob & Gore
New York Rapid Transit Commission
Mopornayetem
Woodbury Lang
Chas
Stewart Smith
Jersey City
New York
McAdoo
North River
Newark
City
New Jersey City
Ean
H. H. Tunis
Baltimore
Newark New Jersey
Germany
Robber Captured After Desperate City Escape
An officer will arrive in four days from Roechfort to George Burton who was arrested here after a bold robbery attempt. The suspect escaped from eastern authorities during transport and faces a long sentence.
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Roechfort
George Burton
Alian Geors
Millnois
Convention in Min pelts Greek leterrater dentists
Delta Sigma, a group of dentists from various regions, announced plans to establish a new chapter in Seattle after a recent convention in Min pelts. The decision involves organizing rep dentists and formalizing local activities under the national fraternity.
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Delta Sigma
Seattle
Navy officials inspect Moran yard to review shipyard
Rear Admiral W. L. Capps and Admiral W. S. Cowles visited Moran's yard yesterday with Moran representatives. The shipyard was formally inspected and officials reported nothing significant in the visit.
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W. L. Capps
Navy Bureau of Construction
W. 8. Cowles
Bureau of Equipment
Moran Company
Iater
Swede Annie Found Dead in Sandpit Shack
A woman identified as Swede Annie was found dead in a shack on the sandpit near the intersection of First Avenue South and Stacy Street. Mike Merphy discovered the body and alerted police. the remains were taken to Bouney-Watson's. Officials believe death may have been the result of trouble and aggravation.
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Sandapit
First Av. South
Stacy St
Mike Merphy
Bouney- Watson's
Itte
Freight Car Robbers Charged in Major Theft Ring
Detectives arrested Marty Owens William Cox Dennia Iitehop and F Hyan in connection with a systematic theft of freight cars and sheds for the Great Northern and Northern Pacific. Officers found a large assortment of stolen goods in their rooms. all suspects were employed by the companies.
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Great Northern
Puyallup River Driftwood Clearing Contract Awarded
The state awarded James K R O Farrell of Orting a contract to clear 6009 feet of riverfront driftwood near the state soldiers home on the Puyallup River. Work includes removing obstructions and splitting logs into four foot lengths for the home heating plant at a cost of 5106 dollars.
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Olympia
State of Control
James KR. O'Farrell
Orting
Puyallup
Italian Queen Expected to Present King Victor with Fourth Child
Rome reports Queen Helene to present King Victor with a fourth baby in the fall. The Italian people await the coming child as Europe’s next royal infant.
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Rome
Europe
Helene
Victor
Washable frock of oyster white linen tub frock
A simple washable linen frock described as oyster white with pale green trim. Designed for rough wear, it features a plain white field with subtle green watching accents.
Young man saves himself from death on ferry
Despondent clerk ER M Reid attempted suicide by jumping from the West Seattle ferry railing. He grabbed a bottle of chloroform to swallow it but fellow passengers stopped him and officers held him until morning then released him after he claimed to be drunk and mentally unbalanced.
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M. Reid
Seattle
Yelanders
Reid
Washington Leads in Building Operations
Seattle Tacoma and Spokane showed gains in building operations for July versus a year ago while San Francisco and Los Angeles fell heavily according to the American Contractor. Seattle gained 4 percent and several eastern cities posted percent lows. The total average for 66 cities declined by 11 percent.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Baltimore
Buffalo
Indianapolis
Kansas City
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Little Girl Plans Death-Row Rescue in Chicago Saga
In Chicago Aug 13 hypnotist Herman Mitik jailed on Vreal family murders weighs fate with death cards offering two outcomes a death sentence or a new trial. Daughter Birk seeks help from settlement worker Mrs Haymond Rebina to secure a retrial while lawyers fight for relief as Mitik endures night watches and anxious prayers.
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Beattie Gear
Chicago
Herman Mitik
Vreal
Cook County
Sherttt Straveheim
Duiek
Een Hela
Poe
Little Birk
Haymond Rebina
Mra Robins
Billek
Barnes Ate - Oma
Charter commission proposal discussed at Seattle Commercial Club
At a Seattle Commercial Club meeting J R Manning urged forming a nine member charter commission to review the city’s fundamental law. The plan calls for five council members, two from the club and two from the chamber of commerce. A quorum was lacking so the discussion was postponed to next week.
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Seattle Commercial Club
J. R. Manning
Commercial Club
Chamber of Commerce
Northwestern Paper Box Company Formed in Seattle
The Northwestern Paper Box Manufacturing company of Seattle with a $10,000 capital filed articles in Olympia. Corporators listed include G. W. Gregory H. M. Stemmons D. I. Wood W. F. Parker and Alex Meleish.
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Olympia
Northwestern Paper Box Manufacturing Company
Seattle
G. W. Gregory
H. M. Stemmons
D. I. Wood
W. F. Parker
Alex Meleish
Via Corporators
Palace Meat Market Ad Highlights Fresh Meats and Fish
A local advertisement promoting Palace Meat Market at 504 Secondary Street offers the hottest and freshest meats poultry and fish for nearby shoppers seeking quality products and daily specials.
Standard Oil to Build New Wharf on East Waterway
Standard Oil plans a new wharf on its East Waterway property at Railroad avenue and Whatcom street to handle oil burning steamers and fuel discharges for tank ships. Officials recently bought adjoining lot for 100000. Currently 28 ships operate from the wharf.
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Standard Ol! Company
East Waterway
Railroad Av
Whatcom St
Everett Fire Chief Grafton Improves at Home
Fire Chief Grafton, injured responding to a fire alarm, was moved from Providence hospital to his home yesterday. He is in severe pain and not recovering as quickly as hoped. Dr. Lee Baker is listed with a Seattle address and contact. Oriental Dillard and Pool Parlors advertise new tables including a 6x10 pool table in Seattle.
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Grafton
Providence Hospital
Oriental Dillard and Pool
Seattle
Schilling's Best Coffee Ad Promotes Brand Preference
An old grocery ad urges shoppers to choose Schilling's Best coffee, suggesting customers switch from rival brands if not satisfied with flavor or quality. The message underscores brand loyalty and in-store promotion.
Senator Borah to Visit Seattle for Pettibone Trial
Senator Borah of Wahoo will travel to Seattle with his wife, staying at Mt. Francia hotel after coming from San Francisco. He plans a brief visit before resuming the prosecution in the Pettibone case, following the W D Graywood trial.
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Senator Borah
Wahoo
W.D. Graywood
Seattle
Mt. Francia Hotel
San Francisco
Holy Names seeks recognition for Seattle Spokane normals
Representatives from the Academy of the Holy Names in Seattle and Spokane urged the State Board of Education to accredit their new normal courses, seeking equal status with state normal schools. The board postponed action pending operational details and will seek Attorney General advice. The second trial of Louis Glass for bribery of supervisors began in Frisco.
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Olympia
Academy of the Holy Names
Seattle
Spokane
State Board of Education
Louis Glass
Friaco
SCHOONER HAZEL ARRIVES WITH LIZIE COLBY CREW
The Hazel brought news from the north to Nome on Saturday. Olaf Hansen and six crew members from the Lizzie Colby of Seattle were rescued after the schooner wrecked on an uncharted rock in Anadir bay Siberia on June 26. No lives were lost though property damage totals about 50000. The Lizzie Colby sailed from Seattle February 26 and has traded along Kamchatka. Americans in Vancouver are to be registered.
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Hazel
Nome
Olaf Hansen
Lizzie Colby
Seattle
Anadir Bay
Siberia
Ufe
Lizzie Cathy
Kamchatka
Guns for Rent Piper and Taft Ad
Classified notice for guns for rent from Piper and Taft located at 1024 26 Second Ave. Ad promotes rental firearms.
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Piper & Taft
Navy Yard crowded with battleships at Puget Sound
The Pacific squadron rests at Bremerton with more ships than ever in Puget Sound. Ne braska Oregon Wisconsin, gunboats Chicago Houston Albany Charleston Buffalo, training ship Philadelphia, prison ship Nipsic, torpedo boats Paul Jones and Goldaborough fill the harbor and the immense drydock. Boats leave Pier 2 Round strip fare is 50 cents.
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Pacific
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