Sailor dies after fight with handcuff blows in Seattle saloon
In Seattle, Teetant Tierney dies from a skull fracture after Policeman William H. Bearing uses handcuffs in a basement fight at the Char House saloon near Oak Street and Washington. Tierney, a seaman with Alaska experience, struck first. Coroner Hoye confirms fatal injuries and no liquor in his stomach. Tierney’s killer, Bearing, was taken to police headquarters after the incident. An inquest is planned.
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Ierney
Wiliam H. Rearing Gearing
Char House
Ooel Rental Avenue
Washington Street
Tierney
Ney
Tier
Sewona Barty
Hoye
Seattle
Alaska
Minnesota
Searing
Police
Robbed in the Arcade Leads to Woman's Arrest
OQllie Bennett a drink seller in private boxes at the Arcade concert hall was arrested after William Brannan accused her of stealing money. Brannan said he bought drinks but found his $26 pocket money reduced to $2. m
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Oqllie Bennett
Arcade
Wiliam Brannan
New York
Brannan
Bennett
Terrible Outrages in Macedonia Reported by Bulgaria
Bulgaria presents a memorandum to the powers detailing three months of Turkish abuses in Macedonia. It cites murder torture arson and other crimes by Ottoman soldiers and officials, with dates places and names drawn from official Bulgarian sources and consular agents. The government promises the statements are true and challenges any refutation.
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Sofia
Macedonia
Goeminad
Seattle
Royal
Macedonians Favor Prince Hort a for King
Reports say Macedonians favor Prince Horta son of Ferdinand I of Bulgaria as their sovereign after liberation from Turkish rule. A Sofia meeting displayed a portrait of Prince Berle and his brother in national attire, signaling strong support for a new ruler amid ongoing tensions.
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Htalkane
Prince Horta
Ferdinand I of
Bulgaria
Sofia
Prince Berle
Heng
Chamberlain’s Life Fight Sparks British Politics
In London on August 2, Joseph Chamberlain led a push for protection and a customs union with colonies. The speech is called the era’s most sensational policy move, as critics and allies watch how the Balfour government and Conservative forces cope with new protectionist momentum amid party splits and a looming election.
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London
Bngliand
Joseph Amberlain
Colonion
Amberlain
South Africa
Ne- Ware
Realizolverein
Jeved
Hugh Dee
Winston Churchill
Chamberlain
Battle Royal Delivers Slow Victory at Athletic Park
In a tangled game at Athletic Park Dug's Babee toppled Los Angele while Hickey and Hildebrand stood out in a rough affair. Urnae's disputed calls marred the contest as Wildebrand faced pressure from the Seattle crowd and Kelley’s mates.
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Babee
Athletic Park
Los An
Wildebrand
Leo-Loos
Jack Mickey
Charley Kelley
Hickey
Bridges Destroyed As Flood Cuts Traffic Between Cities
The James Street wagon and car bridge collapsed this morning in Kansas City Missouri, creating three ruined spans. The new gas main and telephone cables were carried away with the structure, leaving all other crossings highly endangered. River rise forces river traffic to operate by boat between the cities.
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Kansa City
James Street
Gas Maine
Killed Trying to Escape Arrest in Ouray
A resident of Ouray Colorado EM Hill was struck and killed by a switch engine on Marion street while fleeing arrest. Hill had tried to pass a counterfeit $26 bill at Snug Harbor saloon. a chase followed and he dashed across tracks, is now dead. Nolan, suspected accomplice, was arrested later for attempting a similar bill.
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EM. Hill
Ouray
Col
Marion Street
Hill
Snug Harbor
Nailroad Avenue
University Street
B. Kelly
Behaneman
Hil
Railrond Avenue
Kelly
Scaneman
Mir
Ronney-Watson Morgue
Nolan
Wickman
Caledonian Club Plans Dance Aboard Belford Ship
The Caledonian club will host a dance aboard the Belford, a ship anchored near the harbor. Captain McKinnon, famed Beatch master, arranged the event and had the main deck scrubbed and polished ready for Highland entertainment.
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Caledonian Club
Belford
Fearbor
McKinnon
Veterans Flood San Francisco For Grand Army Encampment
San Francisco hosts the thirty-seventh Grand Army of the Republic encampment with thousands of visitors. City decorations on Market Kearny Geary and Third Streets feature a canopy of electric bulbs and tall frosted columns. Headquarters at Palace Hotel and grand headquarters events accompany campaigns for commander in chief with Gen Miles a likely backup option.
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Bran Francisco
Grand A of the Republic
Market Street
Market
Kearny
Geary
Third Streets
Tia Ascasiety
Mechanics
Palace Hotel
Stewart
Black Favored as Next Grand Army Chief by Veterans
In Washington on June 17 1900 discussions favor John C Black for commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. Miles faces opposition from some veterans and current administration critics while Torrence of Minneapolis backs Black. Black born January 27 184, served in the Civil War, was a U S petition commissioner and district attorney among other roles.
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Illinois
John «. Black
Connecticut
Hulk
Washington
DD. C
Ann
Milew
John
Black
Grand Army of the Republic
Torrence
Minneapolia
Gen
Miles
Sol
Ders
Couree
Pryvate Daleel
Vetrane
John Cables Black
Bexmaton
Mise
Wabash College
Crawfordeville
Ind
Knox College
United States
L. Hirnods
New York to Anchor in Harbor for Several Days
The cruiser New York will anchor in New York Harbor for several days to open a city feature. The report notes the arrival as part of an ongoing roomlog Tranamisstesipp conmrems event.
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New York
Will she give Italy a male heir in the throne event
Rome ponders what action Italy would take if the royal family produces a male heir. the expected heir could signify Garibaldian victory in a long strained rivalry, a fragile national pride test amid a uncertain legitimacy dispute.
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Rome
Garibald
Russia
Plena
Loubet
France
Mediterranean
Siwash Edge Portland In Final Nervy Victory
In a tense train game at Creation Park Beattie’s Siwash beat Portland 4 to 3 after a back and forth battle. Siwash tied in the eighth and ninth innings as Francia and Thielman sparked late offense, with Mohler delivering the deciding hit in the ninth.
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Beattie
Portland
Siwash
Thies
Sammy Vigneeux
Sammy
Francia
Jake Thielman
Felding
Sinagh
Butler
Siwneh
Mohler
Beore
Loninga
Talent Wow The Meadows Race Card Impresses Crowd
Bookmakers cashed in as talent backed winners from top to bottom at The Meadows. Multiple heats featured fast times and a large attendance marked the day. Dr. Sherman led a five and one half furlongs race with Judge Napton, Vince, Annie Maurie and Col. Bogey in pursuit.
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Woreoully
Dr. Sherman
Judge Napton
Vince
Drg
Annie Maurie
Col. Bogey
Qeon T
Minty's Pride
Glendenning
Morengo
Auge
Aix furlonge-Bileefal
Ballie A Secon
Nanon
Plen
Col van
Rosario
Union Labor Holds Jubilee in Bridgetown
The New Jersey State Federation of Labor holds its twenty fifth Jubilee convention in Bridgetown New Jersey with record attendance. The gathering was convened at 10 o clock in the courthouse. President Cornetlle Wood reviewed the year’s work and praised wage increases reduced hours gained recognition and other benefits secured for members.
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Bridgetown
N. J
New Jersey State Federation of Labor Ie
Onder
Court House
Cornetlle Wood
Portland Robber John B. Hell Arrested for Moore Home Theft
A suspect, named John B. Hell or Kell iy Beattie, was arrested in Portland after allegedly stealing Dr. C. M. Moore's silverware from his home in Beattie and priorly hitting multiple residences. Police say Hell carried Moore spoons when captured. officers search local gallery for a portrait.
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C. M. Moore
John BK
Portland
Dr. Moore
Tile Pontemaion
Poe
Beattie
Kell Iy
Bullivan
Rege
Hell
Porteland
Footpad robbery on Sixth Avenue ends in gunfire
Joseph W. Lowry was robbed of $2 by an armed highwayman between University and Seneca on Sixth Avenue Saturday night. Lowry fired at the robber but missed. police were notified. The note also reports the Invincible awaiting arrival at Eagle Harbor from San Francisco, towed by Tatoosh and Bea Lion, and a port mill company vessel conversion due to ship to schooner rig for greater lumber capacity and cheaper handling.
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Sixth Avenue
Bettween University
Seneca
Lowry
Eagle Harbor
San Francisco
Tatoosh
Bea Lion
Shete
Port Blakeley Mill Co
Hall
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