Knives and Pistols in Street Fight Leaves One Dead
Joe McGowan lies gravely wounded after a knife attack by Robert Miller following a dispute over $2. Miller, shot in the hand, fled the city. Police Detec tives Barbee and Phillips took charge. McGowan was taken to Providence hospital.
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Joe McGowan
Robert Miller
Twenty-seventh Avenue
Irving Street
McGowan
Miller
Barbee and Phillips
Annie Rowe
Renton
MINE AT NO 4 SHAFT BURNS FORCING FEEDING WORK
Sulphurous fumes from the No 4 shaft mine in Victoria British Columbia make for workers and residents unsafe. The mine management orders feeding of the fire. Pumps cars and other equipment are removed while a ditch is dug to allow drainage and later reentry above the fire level. Output from No 2 slope and shafts 5 and 6 will sustain shipments to San Francisco and other markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Times
Cumberland
Comox
San Francisco
Bond requirement for Lake Washington pumping plant
Council debate over a proposed city lease bond for the Lake Washington pumping plant. The Seattle & Lake Washington Waterway company would require a surety company bond, a provision urged by Councilman Vincent. Mr. Byers opposed, arguing the city acts as subagent for surety firms and that other bonds should be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle & Lake Washington Waterway Company
Lake Washington
Vincent
Byers
Burglary Hits La Conner Businesses Sparks Reward
Burglars entered the Miles Fulks warehouse and T. C. Raydes slaughterhouse near La Conner Sunday night stealing hides, revolvers, rifles and provisions. A $75 reward is offered for the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Fulks
T. C. Raydes
la Conner
Atwood and Swormsted Wed in City Ceremony
Mr. Frank Atwood and Miss Emily Swormsted were married Saturday Aug. 10 by Rev. J.B. Weber. The ceremony took place at the residence of W. H. White on Washington street and Twenty-fifth avenue in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Atwood
Emily Swormsted
J.B. Weber
W. H. White
Washington Street
Twenty-fifth Avenue
Cable work under Maj Glassford to link Skagway Juneau
Maj W A Glassford takes charge of laying the government cable between Skagway and Juneau aboard the Cottage City. He brings a crew of workmen and is expected to complete operations in under a month. Glassford’s prior cable service in the West Indies is noted as experience. He arrived in Seattle from a Colorado post and dined at the Brunswick.
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W. A. Glaseford
Catle
Skagway
Juneau
Cottage City
Maj
Glassford
West Indies
Seattle
Colorado
Brunswick
Opening of Public Bids for Street Improvements
Bids will be opened by the board of public works on Saturday for street improvements including curb and planking on Madison Street from Ninth Avenue to Terry Avenue, water main on Sixth Avenue from Aloha Street to Galer Street, grading Harvard Avenue from Union to East Pine, East Pine from Harvard to Fourteenth Avenue, sewer on Boren Avenue from Olive Street to unspecified end, water main on Twelfth Avenue from Yesterway Union, and cement sidewalks on Twelfth Avenue and Berth from East Madison Street to Berth.
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Board of Public Works
Madison Street
Ninth Avenue
Terry
Missing John H McCaull Sparks Washington Search
Capt P H McCaull and wife and daughter arrived from Washington to aid officers in locating John H McCaull formerly a quartermaster's clerk on the transport Egbert. Missing nearly two weeks, he is believed short about 5000 dollars. authorities report full cooperation from the family. Capt McCaull, recently retired from quartermaster service, served with distinction in the Philippine and Chinese campaigns and is well known in Virginia and Washington.
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P. MH. McCaull
Washington, D. C
McCaull
John H. McfCaull
Egbert
Young McCaull
Capt. McCaull
Quartermaster's Service
Delay in South Paving Pushes Work to Next Year
The city delays paving south of yesterday due to Denny Clay Co shortfalls in brick supply. Officials will only accept Denny brick and plan to cover foundation with sand for winter to keep traffic moving as foundation work proceeds. Demand for gutter bricks in asphalt paving at the first hill exceeds manufacturers' capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny Clay Co
Denny Company
Elks Queen Crowned Amid Carnival Parade
The Elks carnival parade moved from Mins Rowe’s residence to the grounds for the coronation. The queen wore a cream white satin robe with Venetian lace and a purple velvet train, gold braid edging, and a pearl tiara. J E Holton served as grand marshal for the coronation procession.
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the Elks
Mins Rowe
North
G Street
Seventh
Ninth
Pacific Avenue
Seventeenth
Tenth Street
J E. Holton
Officials Return From Eastern Trips
Judge Bell and County Treasurer McConnaughey came back yesterday morning from an Eastward journey while Auditor Lamping also returned this morning from an Eastern trip.
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Bell
McConnaughey
Lamping
Visit Navy Yard and Battleships Steamers Depart Daily
Steamers leave Columbia dock daily with round trips at 6 20 am 1 16 pm 2 15 pm and 6 4 pm. Rates listed as 10 20 dollars for the trip. Passengers travel to the navy yard aboard the battleship steamers.
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Navy Yard
Columbia Dock
Have the News in Camp
You can have the Star mailed to your camp address at the same price it is delivered in the city 25. 4 month To battleship. Steamer Athlon. M'SORLEY & HENDERSON harness and saddlery 212 Occidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’sorley & Henderson
A W Grane Resigns From Police Department
Detective Arthur W. Crane tendered his resignation to Chief of Police Sullivan. He has served eight months in the department and will take effect August. Crane is described as a faithful official by his superiors and retires to pursue private business.
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Arthur W. Crane
Sullivan
Crane
Bids Opened for Lake Washington Canal Excavation
Bids were opened at noon yesterday for canal excavation on Lake Washington. United States Engineer Meilie reports bids from Beattle Bridge Co and Puget Sound Bridge & Piles Co both tied to Tacoma financiers, with others including Hendrickson & Fortinar and Erickson among bidders. Estimated quantity is 96,000 cable yards.
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Lake Washington Canal
United States
Meilie
Beattle Bridge Co
Cece Dee
Errickson
Rydetram & Goerig
Tacoma
Puget Sound
Seattle
Hendrickson & Fortinar
May divorce case continued over insufficient evidence
Judge Bell yesterday continued the divorce action of Fa cher May against Thomas K May. Mrs May accused her husband of habitual drunkenness, but her testimony was uncorroborated and she must supply further evidence to prove misconduct.
Solen Home Robbery Shocks Seattle Resident
A masked burglar entered 10% Western avenue at night and stole valuables from Solen while he watched. The thief pointed a revolver at Solen as he fled, cursing violently. Solen told police he could not shoot, saying he was too rattled to hit a barn. The case is under investigation.
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Seattle
Teeterday
Solen
Western Avenue
Mr. Solen
Bam Corbett
Koten
University Buildings Plans and Costs Revealed
City engineer issued permits totaling over 107000 for UW campus improvements. Projects include a three story science hall estimated at 964494 a two story power house at 12814 and a 1500 foot conduit for concrete work at 9996 with steam piping at 11946. M J Heney denies interest in Valdez to Bagie city road.
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University of Washington
M. J. Heney
White Pass
Yukon
Valdez
Bagie City
Mont Thomas Street Improvement Notices Sent
City clerk issues assessments to property owners for Mont Thomas Street work from Hoylemion Avenue to HM Nagle’s area. Total amount assessed to property owners is 4805.95 dollars.
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Mont Thomas Street
Hoylemion Avenue
HM. Nagle
Timber cruiser and sleeping car porter jailed after waterfront incident
RE BE Gibbons and J BE Wiley are in the city jail after a waterfront clash last night. Gibbons says Wiley grabbed his hat and ran, Wiley says Gibbons drew a gun. They likely face orderly conduct charges.
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RE. BE. Gibbons
J. BE. Wiley
Gibbons
Wiley
Arrested the Right Man in Vancouver Case
Detective Wylie of the Vancouver police reports Fred Walker, a notorious burglar and highwayman, in custody in Beattie. Walker was arrested days earlier by local police and later wanted by Vancouver. On June 22, 1908, he broke into Kline and Rosenberg on First Avenue and escaped with three cars. Vancouver records note six burglaries linked to him.
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Wylie
Vancouver Police Department
Beattie
Fred Walker
Walker
Vancouver
Kline & Rosenberg
First Avenue
Wylie Saya
Chauncey Olcott to Open at the Grand Next Friday
Chauncey Olcott, a leading singing comedian, returns to the Grand for a five month New York run conclusion. He debuts his new play Garrett O’Magh by manager Augustine Pitou, praised as America’s top tenor ballad singer and former Lyric Theatre principal in London.
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Chauncey Olcott
Mr. Olcott
New York
Garrett O'Magh
Augustua Pitou
America
Pitou
Lyric Theater
London
Transformation Scene Shines at The Searchlight
The Searchlight on 19054 Second Avenue features a weeklong transformation scene described as wonderful. Local patrons are invited to experience the evolving display and its artistic merits.
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Second Avenue
Local vegetables and fruit arrive slowly on Western Ave
West Western Ave reports vegetables coming into markets at a slow pace. Blackberries and raspberries arrive daily from Wenatchee. Business remains steady despite the San Francisco tie up. Carloads from the south arrive daily. large consignments of citrus and vegetables head to Alaska. Quotations barely change. butter and eggs stay quoted.
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Wenatchee
San Francisco
Alaska
Feeding Horses on City Street Leads to Arraignment
William Stutsman an expressman faces arraignment before Judge George this afternoon on a charge of feeding his horses on a public street yesterday. A complaint by John Wright states Bruteman fed at Mary J. Weight’s residence near Fourth Avenue and Union Street under an old ordinance, possibly the first arrest under it. Stutsman has engaged able attorneys and will fight the case bitterly.
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William Stutsman
George
John
Wright
Bruteman
Mary J. Weight
Fourth Avenue
Union Street
Stutsman
Skagit Chief Ferry Runs Yesler to Tacoma Daily
Every morning at 9 o'clock the Skagit Chief departs Yesler wharf for Tacoma and returns from Tacoma at 1 p m. The round trip fare is 70 cents. A Sunday steamer leaves at 10 a m and launches are available for charter. Tel Weat 391.
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Yesler Wharf
Tacoma
Daily Excursions to Navy Yard Steamers Schedule
Steamers from Columbia dock offer round trips at 6 90, 9 20, 10 50 a m 1 46 2 15 and 6 40 p m. Electria fans by Kilbourne Clark Co 816 Second THE Star will be sent to campers statewide at no extra charge.
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Seattle
Puget Sound
Washington
Navy Yard
Columbia Dock
Electria
Kilbourne & Clark Co
New Road Law Full Text Promises County Tax Overhaul
The document presents a comprehensive road tax and collection framework. It details poll taxes for male residents, delinquency procedures, and enforcement by county commissioners. It outlines district division, levy rates, fund allocation, bid procedures, and contractor requirements for road and bridge work.
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Witeide
Cape of Sojourner
Dewegsure Ehall
Ecm
Boards of County Commissioners
Coenties
Tate
Renner
Beatiet County Commie Eloners
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Second Ave
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Rhodes Bros
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First Ave
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Lee
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Columbia
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Peattle
Remington Typewriters
CoNnEes General Dealer
Cherry Street
Yesler Way
J. K. Stevens
Seattle Daily Star
Capital Milling CO
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Star Paint CO
Pike
Yesler Wat
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Seattle Transfer Co
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