Stonewall Jackson Surprises War Plans and Six Local Incidents
Telegraphed McClellan predicts Stonewall Jackson will strike unexpectedly as he runs a disruptive war strategy. In local items, a San Francisco wife obtains a divorce after using family crockery as ammunition. a guard is shot dead during an escape attempt at Rawlins Prison. a tornado kills two in Appleton Minnesota. Harry Collier, jailed for horse theft, escapes and is recaptured. a farmer’s house burns after visit home. 500 suffragettes plan a Sacramento visit aboard a yellow special. Benny Hingleman, 16, pockets a judge in New York court as part of a pickpocketing case.
Miss Jeannette Marks Celebrates Tenth Year at Mt Holyoke
Miss Jeannette Marks marks ten years as associate professor of English at Mt Holyoke College. A noted American writer and scholar, born August 16 1875 in Chattanooga Tennessee, she has studied English and American poetry extensively. The item shifts to a San Francisco incident where W E Travis of a taxi company threatens a farmer with bodily harm amid a dispute.
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Jeannette Marks
Mt. Holyoke College
Miss Marks
America
Chattanooga
Tenn
San Francisco
W. E. Travis
California
Slap for Travis and Fire Chief Clash Leads to Arrest
A San Diego story notes Travis apologized at the police station after a hiccup over a speed limit. In San Francisco a would be store thief ends up in police hands following a sharp attempt with a stiletto. Jack London allegedly faced off with William K Murphy in Eureka. Seattle invites Taft for a coast trip. The Loyal Order of Moose aims to keep next year’s convention in Seattle.
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San Francisco
Pasquale Rocco
Rocco
Jack London
William K. Murphy
Eureka
Washington
the Loyal Order of Moose
Detroit
Seattle
Postmaster Seeks Advertising Stamps for Panama Expo
Postmaster Russell, prompted by Seattle’s business groups, asks the Postmaster General to supply cancellation stamps to promote the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. The Abesinia, a German freighter, arrived in Seattle after 150 days at sea, with Captain M Schultz reporting the drowning of Second Officer Hartman during the voyage. Edward O Sisson resigns as head of the University of Washington education department to join Reed Institute at Portland, effective next year. City Engineer Thomson notes West Brandon street grading may wait. Andrew & Peterson bid satisfactory but work not urgent.
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Russell
Seattle
San Francisco
M. Schultz
Hamburg
Schultz
Hartman
Edward O. Sisson
UV. of W
Kane
New
Reed Institute
Portland
Sissons
Thomson
West Brandon Street
Andrew & Peterson
Prince of Wales Earns 42 Cents a Day in Training
King George's eldest son begins a three year naval midshipman stint earning 42 cents daily. He endures strict discipline, duties aboard a torpedo boat, and learns navigation and gunnery while awaiting orders from superiors.
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Prince OF Wales
George
Tower Foot
Watch
Queen Mary
King George
Princess Wary
Hindustan
Wealthy homeowners contest city morgue location
Judge Dykeman issued a temporary injunction blocking a permit for the Bonney Watson Co to build a crematory and morgue on Summit Avenue. Wealthy residents opposed the site near First Hill, prompting council debates and a later boundary measure.
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Dr.ao
Dykeman
Cullom Plans Return After Long Senate Tenure
Cullom, the oldest senator, vows to run again despite long tenure since March 4, 1883, saying he works hard and feels better. Moments after, he paced and trotted to avoid a moving picture camera. Harry Miller of the Odd Fellows died at his home, 1918 Eighth West, leaving a widow and daughter.
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Senate
Ceblom
Harry Miller
The
Odd Fellows
Eighth West
Corset Specials Cut Prices on Popular Models
Retail ad notes closeout corsets in broken sizes with many good models from popular makes offered at keen reductions from regular prices.
Cotton Eiderdown Yardage Display on First Floor
A 32 inch bordered cotton eiderdown offered in tan brown old blue green gray and navy at 50 cents per yard. Location noted as first floor.
Artistic Drapery Materials Overview
Curtain nets in fish net filet and Cluny designs offered in 44 and 48 inch widths. Described as serviceable and soft draping with prices at 15, 25, and 45 cents per yard.
Women’s WH Cotton Vests at Basement Sale
Women's white cotton vests on sale in basement clearance. Sleeveless style with drawstring at the top. Limited stock and budget price.
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Batiste
Nasement Sale
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Gen. Halleck
Stonewall Jackson
McClellan
Gen Jackson
Stonewall
Albert Genster
Rawlins
Wye
W. A. Garrick
Appleton, Minn
Redding
Cal
Harry Collier
Enfield, Conn
Wiliam Alexander
Sacramento
New York
Denny Hingleman
Benny
Travis
Migman
Gleeson
San Diego
Clarence Greenfall
Almgren
Taft
King County Pharmaceutical Society
Harvey W. Wiley
Patrick Hackett
City of Paris
Frisco
Europe
White River Valley
Green River
Tacoma
County Equalization Board
Rufus R. Wilson
D. W. King
Wenatchee
Hay
N. W. Development League
Twin City
St. Paul
Rochester Orchard
Rochester Pear Orchard
Rochester
Chehalis Valley
American Home Investment Company
Mehihorn Bidg
Second Ave
Broadway
Park Weed Willie
Willie
Erickson, Hesketh
Othors
Cullom
Shelby M. Cullom
Illinois
Meek Trunk& Bag Co., Inc
Piret Av
Madieon
Tnd
Froptless Bank
Centralia
Aberdeen
American Home Investment Co
Mehlhorn Bridg
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Frederick & Nelson
Ladies’ Home
Journal Patterns
Clark
Neil
Hasement Sa
McDavy
Arcad
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