Dreyfus Case and Global War Talk Stir Readership
An editorial roundup covers Captain Dreyfus’s Rennes courtroom appearance and the theater of reactions across nations. It lampoons public posturing, notes Allied and colonial politics, German and Canadian tensions, and jokes about war eagles and extradition reach. It also mentions Klondike fortunes, Wyoming finds, and a call for a plain acquittal in France.
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Rennes
Army
Kan
Alaskan
Canada
Lynn Canal
Weather Threatens Walla Walla Wheat Harvest Amid Rain Damage
Walla Walla Washington reports heavy rain causing 10 to 20 percent damage to standing and stacked wheat. Farmers fear poor harvest outlook as damp conditions raise concerns of a wet season and memories of prior crop losses. Threshing resumes after a brief clearing, but more rain is forecast.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Griffin Launches Negro World Weekly Prospectus
D W Griffin a young colored journalist and former Western Sun editor plans a new weekly titled the Negro World. He is described as capable and expected to succeed in this venture in this city.
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D. W. Griffin
Western Sun
Griffin
Mayor Nickells Indicted Over Bribe in Million Dollar Suit
The grand jury charged Mayor Johnson Nickells with soliciting a $12 400 bribe for approving an ordinance ratifying the settlement of a million dollar suit. He was arrested and released on $750 bonds with W H Paulhamus, the mayor and Mrs Nickells as sureties. Two Sandbergs faces related liquor selling charges and one Sandberg employee is named in a separate indictment.
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Tacoma
Johnson Nickells
W. H. Paulhamus
Bandberg
Kean
War Department plans wind up insurrection with troops
Secretary of War Root states the policy is to provide Gen Otis with all needed troops to end fighting quickly. Nineteen new regiments are not due to rising strength but to implement the announced policy. Recruiting efforts are being hurried and War Department attaches are pushing the program.
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Washington, D.C
War Department
Otis
Advance in Meat Prices Across New York Retailers
Retail meat dealers in Greater New York plan to raise prices 2 to 3 cents a pound on all meats. They warn that without the increase many market men face ruin due to rents and weight losses in transit. A Retail Butchers' Association meeting will consider a resolution to implement the price rise for an indef inite period at the August 2 gathering.
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New York
Retail Butchers’ Association
Gentries Dog and Pony Show Heads to Second and Hattery
H Gentrys exhibit under a waterproof tent at Second and Hattery streets will run four nights next week with 15 cent shows and 240 p m matinees. The show features 124 dogs 57 ponies 25 monkeys and two small elephants with new acts and a bright up to date program led by trained animals. A standout feat is a sky terrier named Raga climbing a ladder and diving into a net from the tent dome showcasing unusual courage.
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H. G. Gentry
Second
Hattery Streets
Prof. Gentry
Seattle
Gentry
Acta
Raga
Weather Worsens as Drought Grips England
Bright warm weather prevails in England with wells and springs running dry raising concerns of a serious situation unless heavy rains arrive soon.
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England
London
Gold In Nome Draws Attention Amid Litigation
H S James of Pierce County reports gold shows in Nome district from Cape Nome to Snow Gulch. He notes bedrock untouched and claims awaiting development. John B Lawson of San Francisco corroborates gold potential but litigation over claim jumping stalls activity.
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H. S. James
Pierce County
Cape Nome
Steamer Alliance
Tevena
Star
John RB. Lawson
San Francisco
James
Snow Gulch
Suit for stock at Golden Tunnel Mining Company
N Boardman files suit in superior court to force A W Hager manager and G T Gardner secretary who hold a controlling interest to issue him 93.143 percent of stock in the Golden Tunnel Mining Company.
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N. Boardman
Golden Tunnel Mining Company
A. W Hager
G. T. Gardner
Observations on Forgiveness Love and Gender Roles
An opinionated snippet contrasts women's social power with men's vulnerability. It suggests women teach forgiveness and love, while a man’s boldness invites danger. The piece notes a woman’s youth tied to attracting men and mocks male bravado in domestic life, referencing the New York Press.
Fined and jailed for watch theft
Clearge Smith and F Bassler were fined 100 dollars each and sentenced to 36 days in the county jail yesterday for stealing a watch from Charles Bryan Tuesday night.
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Clearge Smith
F. Bassler
Charles Bryan
Slavin Plans Klondike Equipment Purchase
Frank P. Slavin is in the city to buy mining machinery for the Klondike, including thawing machines and four 12 horsepower boilers, plus six 10 horsepower engines.
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Frank PF. Slavin
Klondike
Ross Fails to Pay Alimony in Court Warrant Issued
Late yesterday Judge Moore issued a warrant for Albert V. Ross after Emma Ross, his ex wife, filed a complaint alleging he refused to obey alimony orders. Deputy Levisee could not locate him, with reports he planned to flee to San Francisco. The divorce decree required 8 1/2 dollars monthly until the daughter reached 12, then 30 dollars a month.
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Moore
Rose
Amethyst and Jade Spark Summer Jewelry Trends
Fashion notes reveal flexible gold fan chains with crystals in peoria turquoise or amethysta used as summer adornment. Witch-lock safety pins and circular hair pins feature precious stones, while purple toned amethyst reigns in real and imitation form. Jade bangles in sterling silver offer a striking bracelet option.
Seattle Attorney Bates Injured in Baker City Accident
Dant W. Bates of Seattle is hospitalized at St. Vincent's in Portland with a broken leg from a stagecoach accident near Baker City. He was being taken to Baker City when he fell, fracturing his leg between knee and ankle. He rests comfortably and expects to move about soon.
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Portland
Ore
Dant W. Bates
Seattle
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Baker City
Basse
Washington and regional notes fill county headlines
Whatcom County levy reaches 260164 dollars while new public improvement club forms in Commopolite. New Whatcom hosts a flax mill, Hop crop estimated at 30000 bales, and 1500 dollars raised for Snohomish fair. Everett press men vs bankers in a baseball game. Tramps burn Wallula express office. oyster farmers meet at Oyster Bay. Gray's Harbor fishing opens with promise. 30 telephones installed in Fairhaven. Salmon, hay losses in Chehalis valley, Sunday closing law calm in New Whatcom. Cheney bananas, Mukilteo ripening bananas, Aberdeen river works eyed. International shingle mill near Maine under new ownership. big Northwest stock show planned in Spokane. Clapp barn fire. Mille's 5000 sheep sold at 82 per head. Grav's Harbor health record cited with two deaths in four months. Kittitas assessor reports 4908450 valuation. county valuation up from prior year. tax rolls completed.
New York Jewelry Co Offers Diamond Ring and Prizes
At the Emperions 817 Second Avenue the store advertises a sale to boost attendance. They will give away a handsome diamond ring and MW other presents with seats reserved for ladies.
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New York Jewelery Co
Second Avenue
Special Sale-Fine Note Paper in Boxes at Moore Co
Denny Coryell Co lists Special Sale for fine note paper in boxes. Contact at 716 Lat Ave for Moore tT nv and Kore Drege Co pits but details are unclear in the fragment.
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Moore Tt
Denny-Coryell Co
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