We Will Never Talk With Mars Says Scientist
The Case School of Applied Science expert argues communication with Mars is impossible. He notes current distance about 48 million miles and 15 years until a close approach, despite powerful telescopes and spectroscopic data. He cites Percival Lowell and Martian geography while stressing no reliable code could enable intelligible contact.
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School of Applied Science
Cleveland
Earth
Mars
Canala
Railroads Valued Conservatively in Washington Assessments
Tax Commissioner Frost notes Washington state will assess railroad property at about 36 percent of value, with both rights of way and rolling stock included. The state tax commission plans to adopt King County methods for franchise value assessment, aiming for uniformity in 1908.
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Washington
Frost Dn
The
Star Today
State’tax Board
King County
Fie
State Railroad Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
State of Washington
State Tax Commission
Superior Coal and Improvement Company
Seattle
Northern Pacific Railroad
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Jury disagrees in Sun closing law case at Wilock
In Olympia Australia the jury for A C Allison, a cripple who kept a candy stand open last Sunday, was discharged after five acquittals and one conviction on violating the sun closing law. The trial will be moved and the defense appeals to public sympathy as sales suffer from travel and Sunday restrictions.
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Olympia
Aus
Sun i
Wilock
A. C. Allison
Tomwater
Inspectors Work Hard On Water Service Complaints
Inspectors and clerical staff focus on house canvass as water pipe issues and complaints rise. Officials report volumes and the strain on the water office while residents voice concerns about service and repairs.
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Jim
Railroad workers plead guilty to petty larceny in court
Seven railroad employees including W. P. Salk S Moll Robert Sutherland Dennis Bishop William Cox and Ryan and Henry Owens arrested for stealing from the W. N. P. freight depot pleaded guilty to petty larceny in Justice Carroll's court. J. B. Prost was held on a 9600 bond to keep the peace after Frost allegedly threatened his wife.
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W. P. Salk
Moll
Robert Sutherland
Dennis Bishop
William Cox
Ryan
Henry Owens
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Engineer Killed in Sudden Death Near Water Tank
An engineer died yesterday afternoon near Sitathen Galt to Auburn road about ten miles from Sit Thien Galt. The incident occurred without supervision as a fireman reportedly failed to notice the engineer collapse. Shields resided in Tacoma and the body was transported there for coroner Wiltaie to investigate.
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Lean
Sit Ge
Yin Bane
Sitathen Galt
Auburn
Shields
Tacoma
Wiltaie
Remarkable Picture of E. H. Marr Iman Today
A striking contemporary image captures E. H. Marr Iman in a formal pose, highlighting his present appearance and attire. The portrait emphasizes his dignified bearing and the era’s photographic style, reflecting a notable figure's public image.
Miners Seek 26 Percent Wage Increase and Eight Hour Day
Delegates at the district convention presented a 26 percent wage increase for all mine work for the coming year. They demand an eight hour day with no work on Sundays or legal holidays unless repairs are needed. Wages would range from 3.60 to 4.26 per day, with most miners earning 4 per day and payments twice monthly in cash rather than checks.
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London
Mara
Vancouver Island
C. BR. Claghorn
Tacoma
Menus
Roslyn
J. G. Green
United States
Licensed to Wed Herbert C Harsiey and Carolyn M Osborne
A marriage license was issued to Herbert C Harsiey, 29, a Ketchikan man, and Carolyn M Osborne, 20, of Seattle. The couple plans to wed in the near future in Alaska.
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Herbert C. Harsiey
Ketchman
Alaska
Carolyn M. Osborne
Seattie
Births Registered at Seattle General Hospital
Birth notices list a son for Haselbauer To wife of A Hasel bauer at Seattle General Hospital on August 9. A son for Ryan-To wife of W Ryan at 2427 Union St on August 12. A daughter for Hain-To wife of C H Bain at 404 Piam St on August 12. Lee-To wife of C B Lee at 1020 Sore ot Angest 1 with a dang.
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Haselbauer
A. Haselbauer
Seattle General Hospital
Ryan
W. Ryan
Union St
Hain
C. H. Bain
Piam St
Lee
C. B. Lee
Sore
Angest
Obituary Notices From Local Hospital and Homes
A string of death notices lists individuals including Cameron Maggie aged 46 Aug 9 Providence hospital Collier Rosa Collier 80 Aug 11 Bay at Barnes Mayford G Barnes 29 Aug 13 Providence hospital Johnson Mrs Anna Johnson 77 71 1519 First Av Aug 12 734 Lakeview Av Larson James Larson 62 Aug 12 Green Lake hospital
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Senn Wate
Tatey
Ieee Mionle
HH. Pachmann
Cameron
Maggie Cameron
Providence Hospital
Collier
Rosa Collier
Bay At
Barnes
Mayford G. Barnes
Johnson
Anna Johnson
Lakeview
Larson
James Larson
Green Lake Hospital
Seattle preacher seeks aid for destitute in Pike Union alley
In central Seattle Rev. M A Matthews appeals for help for Mrs Minnie Hamilton her imbecile daughter and the latter s five year old child living in a two dollar a month stall between Pike Union and Fifth Sixth avenues the hovel s poor condition and past neglect are noted The plan is to raise funds to buy a tent on donated land near Lake Washington and relocate the three for fresh air and relief.
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Seattle
Pike
Unionsta
Ava
M. A. Matthews
Minnie Hamilton
Amelia Ruttan
Matthews
Lake Washington
Taft Returns to Capitol Faces Packed Schedule
Secretary Taft arrived in Washington and immediately began handling a large influx of state matters. He is expected to be extremely busy between now and his departure for Seattle en route to the Orient.
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Washington
Taft
Capitol
Seattle
Funeral for Charles Brownfield Held at North End
The funeral for Charles Brownfield, longtime superintendent of the city water department plant and property at Cedar Lake, was held this morning at 10 o clock. The Modern Woodmen conducted the services, and the city offered no representation as no notification had been sent about the time.
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Charles Brownfield
Cedar Lake
Northend
Japanese Colonization Plans Move Southward
The government authorizes three Japanese colonization schemes in August 14 dispatch. Hundreds of Japanese men will be brought to South America to pursue commercial work including farming and fruit growing, with many focusing on mining interests.
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Janeiro
South America
Arrest of John Mc Donald in child abuse case at Tenino
Olympia reports John Mc Donald, 66, long time Postal Telegraph worker, was arrested at Tenino on a charge by his wife alleging he has been criminally intimate with their 13 year old daughter. He will have a preliminary hearing there. he recently was discharged after a drunken incident near pension eligibility.
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Olympia
John McDonald
Tenino
Postal Telegraph Company
Otter Reports Heavier Whaling From Kyuquet
The steamer Otter notes whaling from Kyuquet is at peak intensity with an average of 30 whales killed per week.
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Otter
Kyuquet
Gover shoots at woman then kills himself near university
M. Gover, a former police member, attempted to murder a girl who spurned his love and fatally wounded himself moments later on Hemlock near the university. The girl escaped injury as Gover then shot himself in the heart just before 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Schmitz For Mayor Backed By Labor Leader
San Francisco August 14 Chairman Egan a union labor leader praised Schmitz after yesterday's primary. He endorses Schmitz for the mayoralty and says the labor party supports him. Egan notes Schmitz has wage strong foes and may not be renominated for attorney.
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San Francisco
Egan
Schmitz
Shipping Traffic Around the Sound Report
The Meteor will arrive in San Francisco tomorrow with cargo. The President departed last night for a four trip around the sound to pick up cargo. The William Bowden sails to San Francisco for Seattle. The Maverick left San Francisco for Seattle today. The Jefferson is due to weigh from Sitka after the season’s last excursion. The Hyaden leaves tomorrow for Nome with a large cargo. Roy Lilico’s new Imanch e Pumet launched yesterday. The Pennsylvania arrived yesterday from Nome.
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Meteor
San Francisco
President
William Bowden
Seattle
Maverick
Jefferson
Wight
Sitka
Hyaden
Schubach and Hamilton
Nome
Roy Lilico
Pennsylvania
Merger seals $10 million deal in Midwest paper field
A merger of all the paper interests across Wissenetn Minnesota and Michigan, totaling about $10,000,000, was finalized today by John Hanrahan of New York. The agreement centers on Appleton Wisconsin reporting.
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Appleton
Wis
Wissenetn
Minnesota
Michigan
John Hanrahan
New York
Restaurant Keeper Resigns Position In Local Association
A. H. McCormick of the Del Monte cafe resigns from office within the recently formed Restaurant Keepers association. W. M. Crowley, formerly of Los Angeles, fills the vacancy after a regular meeting held last night.
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Restaurant Keepérs’ Association
A. H. McCormick
del Monte Cafe
W. M. Crowley
Seattle
Los Angelea
Rev Phoebe Hanaford Urges Parents to Carry Weapons
Seattle Star exclusive reports Rev Phoebe A Hanaford a national figure signs a statement urging fathers and mothers to carry firearms to defend their children amid a wave of attacks on young girls in the city. The Aug 14 dispatch notes the epidemic prompts talk and Hanaford’s call for precautionary measures by parents.
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Seattle Star
York
M Rm
Phoebe A. Hanaford
Anglers Offered Cheap Fishing Rods by Piper Taft
An advertisement from Piper and Taft at 1024-26 Second Ave offers fishing rods at low prices, urging buyers to act now for good gear at a discount.
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Piper & Taft
Public Market Favored by Brokers and Clergy
A Seattle report notes broker L. W. Hentworth and Mr Smavensworth backing a Pike Street market to balance supply and demand, cut waste, and lower consumer prices. They cite Denver and eastern markets as models and urge expansion to boost fruit and vegetable distribution. Dr. Alexander is mentioned separately as elected head of Union College.
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New York
Geo. Alexander
University Place Presbyterian Church
Famous Union College
United States
L. W. Hentworth
Colman
Pike Sf
Yesler
Mr. Smavensworth
Denver
Commission
East
Leavensworth
Seattle
Auto meter records speed of any vehicle from curbside
A inventor introduces an auto meter as a giant speed register that lines up with any vehicle and shows if the speed limit is exceeded. The device aims to curb fast driving by other motorists and help enforce road laws.
Rioting in Belfast Leaves One Woman and Two Men Dead
In Belfast during rioting one woman and two men were killed while many rioters were arrested. In Oakland yesterday Police Officer Burke shot and killed A. E. A. Duman a switchman wanted for theft.
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Belfast
Ireland
Oakland
Burke
A. E. A. Duman
New York Exchanges Open With Light Trading
New York City August 14. The exchanges opened slowly this morning with exceedingly light trading and a sharp decline. The steamer City of Seattle sails tomorrow for Skagway.
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New York City
New York
City of
Seattle
Skagway
Society figures tragedy ends in carbolic acid act
Denver readers learn Eva Collins and Michael Donahue attempted a death by own action in a restaurant by drinking carbolic acid. Donahue died instantly while Eva Collins may recover. Sidney Stowell, a bank cashier, had earlier killed himself in a related act after Miss Collins’s sting.
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Denver
Eva Collins
Michael Donahue
Donahue
Miss Collins
Sidney Stowell
City Engineer R H Thompson Heads to Friday Harbor
City Engineer R H Thompson departed for Friday Harbor to take several weeks off from duties for the municipality and rest from work commitments.
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R. H. Thompson
Friday Harbor
Buffalo Gasoline Engine for Boats Promoted
Geo. H. Woodhouse Company at 112 University Street advertises a Buffalo Gasoline engine as the ideal boat motor and highlights its being the best choice with a complete stock on hand.
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Geo. H. Woodhouse Company
University St
Fuel famine safe investment claim prompts debate
A provocative claim argues that a fuel shortage becomes a safe investment better than life insurance, promising a steady income for life. The piece questions feasibility and compares it to traditional protections.
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