Growth of vote in industrial expo queen race
Miss Lester of Seattle moves to second place behind Miss Bonner of Tacoma as votes steadily come in for the August 29 industrial exposition queen contest. Vancouver leads with Miss Carey gaining, while Mrs. Mason and Miss Garnier trail in the tally. Labor Day parade plans progress with unions counting on 16 000 workers and floats reflecting trades.
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Miss Lester
Seattle
Bonner
Tacoma
Miss Carey
Vancouver
Shingle Weavers’ Union
Mason
Elm
Bima
Mise Garnier
Griffith Promoted to cashier at Union depot
Chester T. Griffith, who joined Nor Pacific six years ago as a messenger boy, was yesterday appointed cashier at the Union depot by General Agent Nadeau, succeeding J. F. Kelsey who resigned. Body found in Idaho cabin. Ernest Jones reported dead from mountain fever. relatives unknown. Underwear sale advertised by Brooks & Co.
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Chester T. Griffith
Nor- Pacific
Union Depot
Nadeau
J. F. Kelsey
Grangeville
Idaho
Ernest Jones
Monumental Creek
Lou Bates
Miss Kate Explains Runaway Case In City
An uncle of Katy McDermott 16 who was believed to have run away brought bail for both the girl and R Holmes a young man arrested with her Relatives of the girl and Holmes denounce the arrest as the work of the girl s brother The girl said she was earning her own living and that her parents know where she is The case will probably be dropped.
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Katy McDermott
R. Holmes
Holmes
Mise McDermott
Peterson and
LaCount
Seattle painter Frank Ireland fined after assault charge
Frank Ireland the Seattle scene painter was arrested on a charge of assault and fined 25 dollars at Port Townsend yesterday. The report also notes a monster cougar in Hartline, a serious shotgun accident near Mud Bay, and other local incidents including drownings and a bank fire.
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Frank Ireland
Seattle
Port Townsend
Fire destroys separator on Charlies Kingsley farm
Fire destroyed the separator at Han cock Bros. on the Charlies Kingsley farm south of Preacott on Saturday evening. Officials say spontaneous combustion of emut in a header box caused the blaze and the loss is estimated at $2,000.
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Preacott. Wash
Hancock Bros
Charlies Kingsley
In Auckland Inebriates Home Refuses Admission
The government Inebriates home in Auckland, New Zealand refuses admission to an habitual drunkard after the stipendiary in charge cites protest letters from inmates. They complain the applicant is not a gentleman.
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Auckland
N. Z
Remorse Prompted Death of Chicago Girl
Mr and Mrs William Fagan of Green Lake learn their daughter Margaret Fagan died by her own hand in Chicago. A Chicago Star special says remorse over family sorrow drove her to jump from the Dearborn Street Bridge into the Chicago River despite rescue efforts. Her identification was made by brother John 8 Fagan, a machinist of 7106 Drexel Avenue.
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William Fagan
Green Lake
Margaret Fagan
Chicago
Star Today
John 8. Fagan
Drexel Avenue
Dearborn Street
Chicago River
Girl Missing From Vashon Island Camp
Norma Hoyt, 17, vanished from a summer camp on Vashon Island last Thursday. Friends feared drowning, but others suspect another cause. Police notified and search efforts planned. She lives at 17 South K Street in Tacoma.
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Tacoma
Norma Hoyt
Vashon Island
Leff
South K Street
German Forces Report Battle With Hereros in Southwest Africa
General von Throtha's Southwest Africa command reports a two day battle with the Herero rebels August 11 and 12. Natives were driven back on the second day and Hamakari town captured. German losses numbered 24 killed and 61 wounded.
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Berlin
von Throtha
Africa
Hererrom
Hamakari
Stolen Boatload of Lumber Leads to Arrest
John Bodean was arrested by Patrolmen Kelly and McClure after stealing a boatload of lumber from Hardwood Lumber Company on Railroad Avenue near Connecticut Street. He confessed and may be charged with grand larceny. about 600 feet of quartered oak valued at 10 cents per foot were recovered, with lumber stored in a boat.
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John Bodean
Kelly
McClure
Hardwood Lumber Company
Railroad Avenue
Connecticut Street
Hadean
Anne
McClare
Bodean
Cigar Stand Break-In Foiled by Patrolman
A thief attempted a robbery at a cigar stand at Yee lor Way. Patrolman Kelly spotted a man fleeing and ordered him to halt. the suspect surrendered and was taken to the station for questioning by Captain Ward. He gave the name Fo Smith and is held pending investigation.
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Yeelor Way
Kelly
Ward
Fo Smith
Will of Henry George's widow filed for probate
The will of the widow of the late Henry George was filed for probate in New York on August 16. Real estate and personal property totaling 50 000 dollars is divided among three children Henry, Richard and Mrs Anna Demille.
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New York
Henry George
Henry
Richard
Mra
Anna Demille
Victoria Lacrosse Team Plans Return Game in Seattle
The local lacrosse squad prepares for a return match to be played in Victoria within two weeks. In the previous game at Recreation Park Victoria fielded a depleted lineup missing three or four top players as Seattle Everett withdrew at the last moment, sending as many Victoria players as could be gathered.
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Victoria
Recreation Park
Seattle
Everett
Charge Reduced In Antifler Case By Superior Court
Upen petition of J Antifler through attorney Judge Bell of the superior court reduced bond from 2500 to 500 and changed charge from assault with intent to kill to assault and battery. Ridgefield Conn Aug 14 Rex Governor Lounsberry died at his Farmington residence this morning.
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J. Antifler
Judge Bell
Superior Court
Ridgefield
Conn
Lounsberry
Farmington
Heart Cure Narrative Promises Sudden Death Prevention
A testimonial notes dizzy spells and chest pains from heart disease urging help from Dr Miles Heart Cure. Minnie K Johnson of Olivia Minnesota claims six years of heart trouble improved after using the remedy, with a guarantee refund if not beneficial.
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Dr. Miles
Minnie KB. Johnson
Olivia
Minnie Firat
National Grange to Welcome Washington and Oregon in 1904
The National Grange plans a hearty Portland November visit with a joint display of farm and garden products by Washington and Oregon. Masters Meera Leedy of Oregon and Wing of Washington lead the effort to boost state grange attractions and membership in 1904. The meetings aim to impress and energize the order for the coming year.
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Washington
Oregon
Portland
Ore
Meera
Leedy
Wing
Tecoming
Crowded North Battle County Assessor Hearing Sparks Protests
Citizens packed the courthouse in Queen Anne district to challenge property valuations. Councilmen Mullen Zbinden and Bowen supported higher taxes while critics like Ex Gov McGraw and Judge John P opposed overassessment. Some appeals granted or kept to the assessor's figures as the Comstock addition review continued. In literary news Edmond Rostand and Rosemonde Gerard are highlighted for Rostand's verse love letters and his wife's poetry credits.
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Peter
Court House
North Beattle
Mullen
Zbinden
Bowen
Queen Anne Bill
Edgeways
Comstock
McGraw
John P
Kinnear
Comstock Addition
Queen Anne
Evans
Biewitt & Law
Justice Gordon fines Watson for petty larceny
Justice Gordon fines Alexander Watson 190 dollars and orders him to pay court costs after a petty larceny conviction for stealing a cheap pair of shoes from A A Brown on August 14. The story notes the conviction stands. Woodmen of the World camps between sound region gather in Seattle tonight for an entertainment and banquet at Second Avenue and Pike Street. The steamship Santa Ana departs for Valdez and Seward tonight with a large passenger list.
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Gordon
Alexander Watson
A A. Brown
Pettit
Watson
Sound
Seattle
Questa of Seattle
Second Avenue
Pike Street
Santa Ana
Valdex
Seward
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Adette Seattle Notice
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary issues It promises relief from back pain frequent urination and night disturbances and offers free sample bottles and a book by mail Addressed to readers of The Seattle Daily Star it urges mentioning the Seattle paper.
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Dr. Kilmer& Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Seattle Daily Star
Dr. Kilmer
Missing 12 year old girl prompts police search in city
Morning at 9 o clock a San Francisco train carries 260 first class and 100 second class passengers. Mabel Sander, 12, borrowed 60 cents from a drugstore near Firet avenue and Bell street yesterday afternoon and has not been seen since. Ab Ming, former Monod hospital cook, arrested on suspicion of stealing from the hospital. Joe Dixon charged with larceny from the person of Charles Lemieux on June 18, alleged to have stolen 166 dollars. Fred Adams charged with criminal assault on Leone Moren, occurring June 30, information filed in superior court by Prosecuting Attorney Beott.
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San Francisco
Mabel Sander
Firet Avenue
Belltreet
Ab Ming
Monod Hospital
Hele
Joe Dixon
Charles Lemieux
Beott
Fred Adams
Leone Moren
One More Chance Two Times
Emily Carroll was convicted of vagrancy by Police Judge George and sentenced to three months in county jail. Once from Eastern Canada she wed a man named Carroll in an unhappy union and has since become a constant waterfront loafer. An arrangement with the Crittenton home will offer her a chance at reform. Authorities view her as more sinned against than sinning.
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Emily Carroll
George
Canada
Carroll
Crittenton
You'd Better Look Hats Cut at EF N Brooks & Co
A local ad notes men s 3.00 hats reduced to 1.60 at EF N Brooks & Co s 1331 34 avenue. It also mentions a delivery service for The Ster via Sunset Main 1054 and independent line copies by special messenger if not received by 7:00.
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EF. N. Brooks & Co
Avenue
The Bad Effect of Grieving
Cynthia Grey argues grieving harms the mind and body and harms others. She asserts mourning is selfish and damages health, strength, and cheer, urging readers to consider living friends and duties over sorrow for the departed.
Joseph Jefferson Improved After Illness at Buzzard Bay
Joseph Jefferson's condition has improved at Buzzard Bay as he contends with indigestion. The update comes from the Herald noting his health status.
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Buzzard Bay
Joseph Jefferson
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34 Avenue Arcade
Rian Tea and Coffee CO
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Miss Kate
Hartline
W H. Bile
Collie Huntley
Mudbay
New Westminster
William Loftus
Fairfield
Clarkston Bank
Little Walter Tomlinson
W. L. Tomlinson
Spokane
North Yakima
Aberdeen
Order of Red Men
Frank Lafonde
Everett Peninsula
J. H. Dodge
J. W. Abbott
Pacific Coast States
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Tacoma Eastern Road
Eatonville
Ashford
Pacific Packing & Navigation Company
Lake Whatcom
William McKenzie
Katie Bast
Nottingham
Wesere
Douglas
Kid
Ruasia
Hererros
George Will
National Grange
Queen Anne Hill
Mme. Rostand
Buch
Edmond Rostand
Cyrano de Bergerac
Rostand
Albert Hansen
Rich Jawelry
Firat Ave
Crittenden
Raymond & Hoyt
Paris
McCarthy Dry Goods Company
Cynthia Grey
JO Jefferson
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