Murdered by Hoboes Near Covington
Adolph Schreiber, a mill worker from Lester, was found dead near Covington after a brutal boxcar robbery. He was shot twice in the arms and later left paralysed, with $15 taken. He died from wounds and exposure after twelve hours. his body to be shipped to Hutterworth’s and his mother in San Diego notified.
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Adolph Schreiber
Covington
Schruber
Schreiber
Ting
Lester
Tacoma
Fred
Hutterworth’s
San Diego
Cal
County Board Bans Japanese and Chinese Labor on Roads
County commissioners pass a resolution forbidding Japanese or Chinese labor on small road improvement contracts. The action targets labor sources and raises questions about racial exclusion in public works.
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Board of County Commissioners
Striking Iron Trades Benefit Excursions Run to Tacoma
The Western Central Labor union’s Machinists strike committee operates the Skagit Chief for daily excursions to Tacoma run by the Elks carnival. The boat departs Yester dock at 9 am and returns from Tacoma at p.m. Tickets 70 cents via committee on the dock. F Stacy Whitney, secretary of the State Labor congress, secured Van Excursion Co. aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Central Labor Union
Skagit
Court notices and divorce filing amid estate sales
John A Hobin as administrator of rr auction seeks $2000 from the deceased saloon at 1219 Western Ave. G H E receiver of Wash National Bank reports $5994.45 in hand from bank property sales. James A Woodruff seeks a divorce from Clara Woodruff on desertion grounds.
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John A. Hobin
Western Avenue
Wash- National Bank
James A. Woodruff
Clara Woodruff
Detective Arrests Carpenter After Runaway Suspect
Detective Sam Corbett arrested Lawrence a carpenter after a pursuit from Third Avenue and Gar Street. Lawrence fled with lumber, was chased, and fired a shot into the air to deter the officer. The carpenter taunted the detective before Lawrence was jailed.
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Sam Corbett
Lawrence
Carpenter
Corout
Third Avenue
Garstreet
Corbett
G'Wan
Arpenter
Carnival Tacoma Carnival Schedule and Events
Aug 16 Tacoma carnival events listed with trains from Portland arriving at 5 30 am 10 am 11 15 am 12 15 pm and 1 30 pm Elks ball game at 2 pm parade forms at Tacoma avenue Marshal of the day C O Baten and staff listed Army band concert at 8 pm opera company at the Lyceum theater fights at the auditorium 9 pm
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Tacoma
Our
Portland
Spon Grays Markor
Seattle
Wiks
Elks
Eleventh Street
al Gates
Tacoma Avenue
C. O. Baten
Peter Daly
Ted Aiden
J. A. Fradette
J. Her
G. V. Hill
Found Dead in His Bed at New Western Hotel
Thomas Cook aged 69 was found dead in his room at the New Western hotel shortly after 1 today. He had heart disease and had been a guest at the hotel periodically for four years. No relatives are known. A $150 certificate of deposit was found on him. Coroner Hoye notified and body removed to Bennie and Stewart's margur.
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Thomas Cook
New Western
Hoye
Bonney & Stewart
Margur
Mr. Cook
Paving the Spring Street Project On Tomorrow’s Board Agenda
The board of public works will open bids for numerous street improvements at tomorrow’s meeting. A proposal by J W Clise to pave Spring Street from First Avenue to Railroad Avenue with wooden blocks will be discussed.
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Board of Public Works
Star
J. W. Clise
Spring Street
First Avenue
Railroad Avenue
Pioneer Alaska Travelers Weesner Family Sail to Douglas
The Dolphin will carry north to night one of Alaska’s earliest pioneers Mrs EE W Weesaner and her traveling companion sail for Douglas city where the Weesners have long lived among the Indians. They worked with the Friends Church of Iowa and later helped secure government Indian education schools. Weesner had visited friends in Oregon for several weeks.
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Alaska
Steamship arrivals and Pacific shipping notes
The Dolphin awaiting Skagway trip carrying 75 passengers and cargo. Halibut schooners Shamrock and Penguin brought about 14,000 pounds of fish. halibut scarce as season nears closure. Majestic repaired after engine damage and resumes regular run. The Mexico sails to Vancouver with full cargo bound for Dawson and White Horse navigation. Capt. John O'Brien aboard. Coronado heads to this port skipping San Francisco due to strike. Nelso sails to Valparaiso with flour grain tea and matting.
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Shamrock
Penguin
Cape
Mexico
Be.fe. Caine & Co
Vancouver
Michael
Yukon
Dawson
Dawson & White Horse Navigation Co
John O'Brien
Dolphin
Renton Hill Club Learns Details of Cedar River Water System
Engineer R H Thomson spoke to the Renton Hill Improvement Club on the Cedar River water system. He explained the water shortage causes, discussed a proposed standpipe on Kenton hill, and favored adding pumps at Lincoln Park to boost distribution. Residents were assured a careful review of the standpipe question.
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R. IH. Thomson
Renton Hill
Lincoln Park
Volunteer Park
Renton Hall
Thomson
Minnie Miller Assault Case Tells Paria House Tale
In Judge Cann’s court Minnie Miller, an inmate of the Paria house in San Francisco, testified about being struck by Walter Anderson who later admitted he owed money. Anderson was arrested for assault and battery, fined $4 and costs, and sent to county jail.
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Judge Cann
Paria House
Tenderloin
Minnie
Ribback
Walter Anderson
Anderson
Minnie Miller
Paris
Love
Arma
Hibback
Better Obey the Game Law
The article notes dispute among sportsmen about a new game tax law requiring $1 per county pursued by hunters. Authorities advise compliance and vigilant coordination with game wardens and their emissaries to avoid legal trouble.
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Gama
Fire destroys shed of FPF T. Bronson near Brighton Beach
A brush fire near Brighton Beach station last night razed the shed of FPF T. Bronson, housing his cooking utensils bedding and a room. The loss is estimated at 19 dollars. Dynamite stored in the shed exploded, tearing off the roof. About 9000 feet of lumber nearby was saved by prompt neighbor intervention.
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FPF. T. &. Bronson
Brighton Beach Station
Bronson
Maud Ward Missing Telex Sparks Vancouver Alarm
A telegram announced that Maud Ward an 18 year old girl who ran away from Vancouver would arrive on the steamer Mainland er Detective Ham Corbett met the vessel and brought a tearful young woman to the police station She declined to explain her departure and was placed with a matron awaiting her father after checks showed she came from a well dressed family.
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Maud Ward
Vancouver
Ham Corbett
Free Delivery Hope Delayed In Seattle Suburb
Suburban Seattle residents face no further delays on a mac adam road project as six workers start the driveway work and plan to finish in about two months. Postmaster Werner presses for free delivery but awaits a government postal surveyor report possibly arriving late this year or early next. Georgetown talks new road law and a Seattle chamber rally to discuss its effects.
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Seattle
Werner
Stewart
Georgetown Ia
Ite Meftia
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Woodmen of the World Set August Celebration in City
The Woodmen of the World plan an August celebration marking the eleventh anniversary with 1100 candidates expected and more. A large event at Woodland Park includes a torchlight procession, grounds setup, and a day of programs with music races and athletic events.
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Woodland Park
United States
Tacoma
Econet
Elmer F. Conner
Geo. K. Rogers
Chile
Hotels arrivals list mixed with names across multiple cities
A long OCR style roster lists guests and residents visiting or staying at Hotels Brunswick Northern Butler Beattle and Beattle area venues. Names include merchants lumbermen mining men hotel keepers and officials from Portland Vancouver Spokane Seattle and other towns. The fragmentary text mentions families couples post masters and prominent businessmen with scattered locations such as Port Townsend Nanaimo Wenatchee Spokane and Marysville.
Traveling Salesman Arrested on Embezzlement Charge
Jerome Harris a traveling salesman was arrested this afternoon by Officer Tenant in Tacoma on a charge of embezzlement.
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Jerome Harris
Tacoma
City Engineer Says Cedar River Water Abundant for City
Thom son stated the Cedar River watershed holds vast water ready for any demand. He said a dam could impound enough to meet six hundred million gallons daily, surpassing the City of London’s 24 hour usage, with no practical supply limit.
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Cedar River
Thomson
London
Daily Excursions to Navy Yard Steamers Schedule
Steamers from Columbia dock at 6 30, 6 30, 10 20 am, 1 16, 2 16, and 6 30 pm for round trips.
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Navy Yard
Columbia Dock
You Get The Best You Get The Best Fruit of Science
Aron's wines and liquors offers a one day port wine deal for 1.00 per gallon on Saturday only. The promotion promises quality and a superior taste. Orders placed by Monday will be filled at the same price and terms.
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Aronson
Anarchists Plan Theater Tragedy in Paterson
In Paterson on August 18 a theater bill advertises a play titled The Assassination of King Humbert depicting an anarchist named Kreed. The city’s residents protested the exhibit to the mayor, citing Paterson already has an international reputation.
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Paterson
N. J
Thin City
Humbert
Hreed
Italy
Kreed
Ruling Defines Status of American Seafarers and Inland Vessels
A treasury ruling states Americans shipped in the United States on British transport become British seamen and should not be returned or cared for by the United States. The navigation department also rules that non self propelled freight boats and river barges carrying passengers require no documentation. The Ai-Ki Pacific Coast Co. ship, scheduled to sail tonight, was used in loading and will depart tomorrow morning.
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Treasury Department
United States
Department of Navigation
Pacific Coast Co
Eall
Everett City and Greynound Excursions to Tacoma
Readable fragments advertise excursions from Everett to Tacoma and a festival display entry on this page. The notice hints at event travel and a festival scene with display advertisements and schedules. The text remains fragmentary but identifies the municipal excursion and a local event listing.
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Everett
Greynound
Tacoma
Greyhound
Skagit Chief Sailings From Yester Wharf to Tacoma
Daily schedule for the Skagit Chief with morning departures from Yester wharf at 9 o'clock and returns from Tacoma at 10 p.m. The round trip fare is 70 cents. A Sunday steamer operates with a 10 a.m. departure.
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Yester Wharf
Tacoma
Heturning
Admiral Behley Holds Long Conference With Attorney
Washington Aug 14 Admiral Behley held a lengthy conference with his attorney today. The general outline for the defense was prepared, but none of the interested parties will discuss the matter for publication.
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Washington, PD
Behley
Nellie Coleman Due From Nome Arrives This Evening
The schooner Nellie Coleman is due to arrive from Nome at 6 p m today. It left Port Town at 11 80 this morning and repairs on the Garonne have been completed by Moran ros. The vessel will be pulled into the stream briefly while the Haitiah American company decides on the final owner and route.
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Portland
Beattie
Woodland Parkle
Port Townsend
Nellie Colmante
Nome
Garonne
Moran Ros
Merin
Rail and bus schedules for Pacific Northwest travel lines
A dense listing of trains and routes between Seattle area hubs including Mt. Vernon Beattie Olympia Tacoma and Vancouver with departure and arrival times for multiple daily services. The notice also references overland flyers and seasonal excursion options plus a local harness shop ad and a returning traveler note.
Viet Navy Yard and Battleships Steamers Leave Columbia Dock
Schedule shows daily departures at 6 40 am 9 30 am 4 30 pm and 1 15 pm with round trips. The star will be sent to campers statewide at no extra charge.
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Viet Navy Yard
Columbia Dock
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Skagway
Majestic
Coronado
San Pedro
Newburg
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Mr. Bronson
Woodmen OF the World
Thir City
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Suman
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Young
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Ga. King
Fallace
Idaho
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J. L. Kiernan
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Maple Valley
D. J. Cain
Cain's Spur
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D. HH. Brown
Ay Hotel Perkins
Henry Rothschild
Rothechild & Co
Stevens Mre
Y. BR. Raymond
Nanaimo
C. J. Frow
Wenatchee
J. L. Tacoma
A. #. Turner
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Dr. J. Taft
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Spokane
the Butler
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Goodnew
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G. N. Ry
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Pacific-American
Fisher. Tea Co
Whatcom
Patrick Clark
the Beattle
T. BK
Guam
Frank Kester
Artington
W. KR. Manson
Erett
D. M. Mr Fants
Port Flagter
Robert Hunt
Orilla
Capt
L.B. Hastings
C. W. Hunt
Leopold PF. Schmide
Capital Brewing Co
Olympia
WF Duntop
Wm. J. Morton
New York
Monahan
J. K. Armaby
Chicago
J. R. Gandolfo
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Burley & Co
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Cripple Creek
Gertrude Martain
the Diler
Anna Hanson
Snoqualmie
RK. F. Smith
Oklahoma
J. H. Myles
Port Gamble
John Jorce
Healer Lamber Co
Cherry Valley
T. B. Marka
Snohomish
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Wash
Columbia ST
Nellie Coleman
Travelers’ Railway Guide
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Pacific
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Mt. Maum
Atlante
Paul
Hurlineton
Lawes
Mt Levarbe
Kanane
Meattry
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Xopax
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Man
Jenoem Mandar
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Overland Flyer
Peul
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Columbia
Puget Sound
Hamond
Pranktin
Aye Camp Addremn
Mborley & Henderson
Harness and
Occidental
John P. Bweeney
Ofice Hotel
Haynes, “Or. Colon
Pane
And
Second Ave
Rien Marche Biock
Tel
Green
Funeral Directors
Yesler Way
Broadway
Dr. J. & Stevens
BeyvisTron
Soars
Mnion Aay
Thia
Rhodes Bros
Seattle Transfer Co
Remington Typewriters
NILES
General Dealer
Cherry Street
Treen Shoe
Star Paint CO
Pike
Weil
Uita
Sox
Wineberg
Kessler
Seon
South
Elks’ Carnival
City OF
Colman Dock
N. P. BR. BR
First Ave
THE
Reliabe
Mantel
Miles & Piper CO
Corner Spring Street
Ogden
Brunner & CO
California
Pike Street
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