GOSGROVE CLUB ORGANIZES FOR COSGROVE NOMINATION
The Arlington hotel hosts the King County Republican club meeting as G. Cosgrove leads a campaign outline. Officers elected include Holmes as president and Loren Orin as secretary, with an executive committee and various names listed for leadership roles.
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G. Cosgrove
King County le S Club
Cosgrove
Arlington Hotel
Republic
Holmes
Stewart
Fol Hee
J. M Frinketh
Theodore N. Haller
K. C. Beaton
Capt . J. Chase
George Ben R. Hoge
M. A. Brown
Eugene Kiemptner
J. A. Frederick
C. W
Loren Orin
John & Mening
J. T. Kiette
Sre
John Burrows
R Badger J. Wright
B. Roy Anderson
Harry Bruskowith
S County Republican Club
Jonn C. Hig
Fire at Sand Point Brought Under Control
A tree fire near Sand Point Idaho yesterday was contained with practically no damage to the town. No injuries reported and authorities say fire suppression efforts were successful.
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Sand Point
Idaho
Famous Tunnel Builder Killed in Colorado Accident
Charles B. Higbee aged 52 of Denver, a renowned tunnel builder, was killed at Shoshone camp of the Central Colorado Power company near Colorado Springs when a derrick broke and a guy struck him on the head, causing a fatal skull fracture. He died within ten minutes from cerebral hemorrhage.
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United Press
Denver
Aus
Charles B. Higbee
Shoshone
Central Colorado Power Company
Colorado Springs
Col
Candidates May Yet Withdraw From Primary Ballot
County Auditor James P. Agnew states declarations of candidacy may be withdrawn from the primary ballot process up to the moment ballots are sent to the printer. Thus far Bowes for county clerk and W P McElwain the Republican candidate for the 41st district representative are out of the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Agnew
Bowes
W. P. McElwain
Cup for Tennessee Navy cruiser wins merit cup at Magdalena Bay
Spokane presented the silver trophy to the cruiser Tennessee for the highest final record of merit in turret gun marksmanship at Magdalena Bay. John Scott, former railroad president, died at his Tompkinsville home at 61 from cancer.
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New York
Ave
John Scott
Tompkinsville
L. 1
Tax Levy Decreased Across County Districts
The county board of equalisation expects this year’s tax levy to not exceed 31 mills, down from 4 to 49 mills last year. The reduction comes mainly as assessed values rise from about 210 million in 1907 to 259.5 million in 1908.
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County Board of Equalisation
Fires Threaten Banff National Park Region
Fires rage near Banff and surrounding lands in the national park district of Canada. Authorities warn of potential widespread damage as flames advance through forests and threaten key park areas.
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Vancouver
B.C
National Forest Park
Canada
Receive Cup for Marksmanship
A Silver trophy cup awarded to the U S cruiser Tennessee for the highest final record of merit for turret marksmanship was presented to the officers and men of the cruiser at the Puget Sound navy yard yesterday by a party of Spokane officials.
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U. S
Tennessee
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Spokane
Veterans Hold Annual Picnic at Woodland Park
King County Veterans association held its annual picnic at Woodland Park yesterday. Rev. W. H. Harrington from Green Lake post was elected president for the year, with Mrs. Emma Gibbs of Miller corps as secretary and Mrs. Ella D. Zimm of Stevens corps as treasurer. After the officers were chosen a camp fire and veteran addresses followed.
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King County Veterans’ Association
Woodland Park
W. H. Harrington
Green Lake Post
Emma Gibbs
Miller Corps
Ella D. Zimm
Stevens Corps
Athletes Return From London Details
Twelve American Olympians arrived in New York from London amid a large welcome. The standout figure was J. C. Carpenter, who had been disqualified in the 400 meters for alleged fouling. Carpenter denied the charge but chose not to challenge the ruling.
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New York
London
J. C. Carpenter
Carpenter
Swindler solicits funds for widows and orphans
A smooth appearing man seeks donations for railway yardmasters widows and orphans claiming to represent a benefactor. Police search for the suspect as several contributions are reported. Western Iron company donated yesterday to the fund.
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Western Iron Company
Local Laborer Arrested On Theft Charge
John Finnegan a laborer was arrested this morning by Officers Mayon and Holmes on a theft charge. His roommate J McGrew claims Finnegan stole 20 from him last night.
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John Finnegan
Mayon
Holmes
J. McGrew
Mrs Myrtle Boyer Dies of Tuberculosis in Walla Walla
Mrs Myrtle B Boyer wife of David L Boyer of this city died at Walla Walla Monday night from tuberculosis. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock Sunday at Walla Walla.
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Myrtle B. Boyer
David L. Boyer
Walla Walla
Walla Alla
Inquest to Probe Fisherman Way Death by Train
An inquest into the death of fisherman Way, killed by a Great Northern freight train on Railroaday, will be held at 0:80 tomorrow morning at Bonney Watson undertakers. Coroner Carroll will sift claims of employer negligence as the railroad seeks to show Way was intoxicated and crossing while drunk, while witnesses dispute this. Evidence from two men suggests intoxication, though several others deny it. the railroad may argue a rear trainman contributed to the death.
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En Way
Great Northern
Railroaday
Bonney Watson Company
Carroll
Way
Railroad Company
Kirkland School Urges Lake Washington Bird Preserve
Teachers and students of Kirkland school push to set Lake Washington aside as a bird preserve. A circular letter urges public support and a petition to the next legislature to ban bird shooting within one mile of the lake shore.
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Kirkland School
Lake Washington
Ex Cabinet Member to Visit During Har Association Meeting
Gen John W Noble former Interior Secretary under Harrison will visit Des Moines attorney Joseph Shippen during the National Har association meeting from August 20 to September 1. A Des Moines petition signed by 15 residents asks restoration of a removed corner stone at the section corner between sections 17 and 22 in township 22 range 4 enet to resolve property line confusion. county engineer to investigate cause of removal.
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John W. Noble
St. Louie
Interior
Harrison
Joseph Shippen
National Har Association
Des Moines
Enet
Michener Denies Ballot Box Fraud Charge
A. H. Michener attorney notary public and private secretary to Congressman Hayes faces charges of attempting to remove ballots from precinct boxes during the Tuesday primary. He was arrested yesterday on a warrant by Adolph Greninger and released on $2,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
San Jose
Cal
A. H. Michener
FE. A. Hayes
Michener
Adolph Greeninger
New Victoria BC Council Inaugurated By United Commercial Travellers
Saturday evening a new council of the United Commercial Travellers of America will be instituted at Victoria BC with a charter membership of 60. In Rome Arch bishop Farley travels to Switzerland and may be named a cardinal in dispatches.
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Council of the United Commercial Travelers of America
Victoria
B.C
Rome
Farley
Switzerland
Archhbishop
U S Civil Service Announces September Exams
Announcements from the United States Civil Service Commission list examinations to be held in September for the positions of negative cutter and lithographic draftsman engineer draftsman Lanston operator fermentation clerk and assistant in dairying.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Call Issued for State Prohibition Convention in Seattle
The state Prohibition Party issues a convention call for Seattle gathering at 10 a m on Tuesday September to nominate presidential electors and state officers. A county convention is urged to meet then to pick county and legislative candidates, with 464 delegates total. Leo Cameron, Ballard bartender, faces trial next Wednesday after being shot during arrest resistance. he was later rearrested and bailed.
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State
Prohibition Party
Seattle
Con Rens
Leo Cameron
Ballard
Evans
Hoapital
Danish Republican Club Organized With 150 Members
Last night the Danish Republican club formed with a membership of 150. T. B. Nielson was elected chairman and Andrew Johnson secretary. A meeting is set for tomorrow evening at Washington hall on 14th Ave and First to make the organization permanent.
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T. B. Nielson
Andrew Johnson
Washington Hall
Pianos sold at half price after disputed shipment sale
D B Johnston Co advertises a rapid sale of 27 brand new pianos at 232.60 to 198 each with easy terms. Payments start with 6 cash and 6 monthly, five year guarantee, delivery free in the city at corner Third and University. Act quickly before Saturday.
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D. 8. Johnston Co
Third and University
Johnston Co
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