Five escape in overturned auto on Almota grade
Five persons escaped injury when an auto descending the Almota grade near the Stine place overturned. The brake failed on the steep hill, sending the car into a high bank and turning turtle. Hargrave leaped free while Mrs Balsiger, Miss Lindsay and Miss Hatfield were pinned or trapped as the vehicle collapsed.
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United Press
Wash
Ava
Almota
J. P. Stine
J. A. Balesiger
North Yakima
Seattle
Virgil
Hert Hargrave
Colfax
Stine Place
Hargrave
Mra. Balsiger
Miss Lindsay
Miss Hatfield
McCroskey
Mra. Bala
Delegate Wickersham platforms reform in Alaska bid
Announcement outlines positions for local self government in Alaska, an elective territorial legislature, eight hour workday, mining reform, and laws to protect fisheries, improve mail and telegraph service, roads, education outside towns, and labor lien statutes.
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Alaska
Association
Fairbanks
Alaskan policy urged on rail and districts plan
The text calls for encouraging railroad construction in Alaska and a trunk line from the coast to the interior under government supervision with controlled rates. It opposes dangerous combinations in transportation and mining and proposes creating a fourth judicial district by separating the Valdes southern district.
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Dumpa
Alaska
Interior
Valdes
Thomas in Bad Auto Accident
R Thomas a former banker and race horse owner was seriously injured in an auto accident in Long Branch New Jersey. His chauffeur and Dantel Connolly the carriage driver suffered injuries as the carriage occupants were thrown to the ground.
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United Press
Long Branch
N. J
R. Thomas
Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Horace Johnston
Dantel Connolly
Portland Cricketers Meet Seattle Tacoma XI at Woodland Park
Lovers of cricket follow the Portland team at Woodland Park as they select a Seattle and Tacoma lineup for a 3 PM match. The Seattle Tacoma squad features top Northwest players and a tight contest is expected. After the game Portland travels to Victoria and Vancouver to face strong local teams.
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Woodland Park
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Seattle Tacoma
Northwest
Victoria
Vancouver
Labor Leader James Kier Hardie Travels to Canada and U S
Glasgow August 15 James Kier Hardie chairman of the Labour Party in the House of Commons sails for Canada to organize labor interests into a body like Britain’s He will also visit the United States for a similar purpose Kier Hardie has long championed labor reforms and helped pass key working class laws in England
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Glasgow
James Kierhardie
House of Commons
Canada
Dominion
United States
Kierhardle
Pullman shops to be rebuilt in Chicago
Labor circles were stirred by the announcement that the Pullman Sleeping Car company shops in Chicago will be razed and rebuilt on a larger scale. Operations are to begin within a few weeks, likely employing hundreds of artisans and easing the city’s labor situation.
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Chicago
Pullman Sleeping Car Company
C. D. Hillman
U. S. Navy Yard
Bremerton Dock
Griffin
Erickson
Bremerton
Seattle
Wash
Brewers and Y M C A Clash Over Fleet Fund Surplus
In San Francisco the Young Men's Christian Association and the Brewers' Protective Association dispute a $4728 surplus from the fleet reception fund. The conflict reaches a crucial point as the fleet reception committee acts today to settle the matter.
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San Francisco
Young Men's Christian Association
Brewers’ Protective Association
Dominion to Intervene in CP Strike Move
The Dominion government via the railway commission will intervene in the strike affecting all mechanical trades at Canadian Pacific. Officials anticipate an amicable settlement within forty eight hours as J HM MoVey speaks on the progress and prospects.
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United Press
Winnipeg
Man
Dominion
Railway Commission
Canadian Pacific
J. HM. MoVey
Cheap Rates East The Oregon R ER and Navigation Co
The Oregon R ER and Navigation Co will sell round trip excursion tickets August 21 and 22 good ninety days. Pull particulars at Union Ticket offices 608 First Av. B. Ellis, General Agent.
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Oregon R. ER. & Navigation Co
Union Ticket
B. Ellis
Oon
Local strike charge shrouded in secrecy details
Report notes a charge connected to a local strike, details left to last night’s train trip of iG Baston. Authorities observe strict secrecy on Baston’s destination and purpose, with little public information about his movements or the incident.
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Ig Baston
Band Concert By SeaWie Marine At Woodland Park
Conductor HN Smith has arranged a program for the SeaWie Marine Band at Woodland Park tomorrow afternoon. The concert includes Sweet Sixteen s, Chimes of Normandy, The Eastern Star, Souvenir De La Saivse, La Paloma, Fond Recollections, Mill in the Forest, Potpourri, Operatic Selections and the 22nd N Regiment march.
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HN. Smith
SeaWie Marine Band
Woodland Park
Normandy
Opening of baths supervised by Frank Friedman at Seattle establishment
The gentlemen's department of the bath house will reopen tonight after alterations under Mr. Frank Friedman, a Caria bad graduate. Friedman ran first class baths in San Francisco before the fire and in Portland recently, with strong recommendations from city leaders. Patronage urged by the Tourist Hotel Company at Main Street and Occidental Avenue.
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Frank Friedman
Cariabad
Germany
Friedman
San Francisco
Portland
Aue Tourist Hotel Company
Main St
Occidental Ave
Seattle
Washoss
Bond Proposal Seeks 600000 For City Lighting Plant
The city considers a bond issue of 600000 to complete extensions and development of the municipal lighting and power plant. Supt L J Youngs met with city council members to discuss the project and funding needs.
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L. J. Youngs
Visit shows ideal site for winter apples in state
The note highlights a summer effort proving the location soil and climate suit growing the best winter apples in the state. It touts the smallest terms of any irrigated enterprise and a non forfeit ure clause in every contract. Begin foundation for a home today.
Finance committee outlines bonds for lighting plant upgrade
Yesterday the finance committee and Chairman Sawyer along with Station Counsel Calhoun discussed issuing bonds for plant improvements. They expect lighting system receipts to total about 450000 annually with 275000 in profit. Additional bond funds would raise total plant investment to 2000000.
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Sawyer
Calhoun
Vegetables for Army Contract Details Revealed
A government purchase contract concerns the supply of vegetables for military use. The agreement outlines quantities, delivery points, and payment terms, with involved agencies and vendors specified for fulfillment.
Potatoes and onions slated for Alaska army posts
In a planned delivery within a few days, 227300 pounds of potatoes and 37600 pounds of onions will be shipped by government officials to army posts in Alaska and the extreme north for soldier use. Puallup reports the death of W. H. Culver, president of Harold Steel Range Co and Pierce county pioneer, from apoplexy at Meeker Junction office yesterday.
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Alaska
Puyallup
W. H. Culver
Harold Steel Range Company
Pierce County
Meeker Junction
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