Poindexter Leads in Star Straw Poll Amid Mixed Returns
The Star reports Poindexter ahead of the field in a straw vote based on 225 postcard ballots. Burke leads Wilson in precinct returns, with Ward notes showing Burke paths and Wilson trailing. A Bend, Oregon dispatch notes stockmen pursuing rustlers after missing stock and a two-day head start.
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Wake
Wilson
Star
Poindexter
Miles Freter
Wes Burke
Wilson John B Humy
Peturne
Btaria
Humphries
Gible
Gar
Pand Wilson
Burke
India
Star Pol
A Burke
Rocknet
Bend
Ore
Silver Lake Country
American Lake soldiers go to fight fire
In Oregon forest reserves fires threaten large timber areas as two companies from American Lake head south to help suppress blazes near Butte Falls and in the Siskiyou region. Thunderstorms and wind fanned the flames while investigators probe lightning and potential arson among crews.
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American Lake
Uested Pree
Portland
Ore
Oregon
Butte Falls
Medford
Crater
George H. Cecil
Siskiyou National Forest
Macduff
Grants Pass
Cecil
U S Sends Soldiers And Guns To Hawaii
Secretary of War Jacob M Dickin son announced the formation of the department of Honolulu to oversee a substantial garrison in the Hawaiian islands comprising two infantry regiments one cavalry regiment one field artillery unit and six coast artillery companies The defenses have been strengthened and new accommodations for the larger force are ready
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Manila
Jacob M. Dickinson
Department of
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Sheep Skinner Contest At Fortuna Park Picnic
William Darcey of Yakima Sheep Co and Oscar Beyer of National Meat Co claim to skin a sheep in under two minutes. The Butchers Union plans a Sunday barbecue at Fortuna Park with a purse for the fastest skinner, roasted ox and twelve sheep, games, dancing, and steamers from Leschi. Charles A. Myers oversees the event.
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William Darcey
Yakima Sheep Co
Oscar Beyer
National Meat Co
Butchers’ Union
Fortuna Park
Leschi
Charles A. Myers
The
Emperor Francis Joseph Reaches Eightieth Birthday Milestone
In Ischl Austria on August 14 Emperor Francis Joseph celebrated his eightieth birthday with public festivities. He attended mass and a morning reception attended by 74 dukes and archdukes. A birthday dinner in the afternoon drew the largest gathering of royalty in Austria’s history.
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Ischl
Austria
Emperor Francis Joseph
Hungary
Francis Joseph
Waiters Injured in Knife Fight Turmoil
Tacoma report says two waiters Hert Caley and Bert Quinn were seriously hurt in a knife battle near 13th and East streets early yesterday. Two women Eva Caley and Zona Rogers claim an unknown man attacked them, but police suspect the tale is a jealous squabble.
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United Prews
Tacoma
Hert Caley
Bert Quinn
13Th Et
Eest
Eva Caley
Zona Rogers
General Delivery Offices Reduced to Five Windows
To cut mistakes and lost mail the city reduces the number of general delivery windows from many to five after children at 16 stations repeatedly called for neighbors mail. Officials feared valuable mail would be lost as youths sought activity.
Roosevelt and Taft Clash Over 1912 Delegates
The Sun reports a rift between Roosevelt and Taft amid New York political maneuvering. Roosevelt allegedly agreed to allow Griscom to present his name as temporary chairman at Saratoga, in exchange for Taft's support in the state fight and delegates in 1912. Officials note discussions between Woodruff, Ward, and Sherman followed Roosevelt’s defeat of a direct primary bill.
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Roosevelt
Lloyd C. Griscom
Griscom
Saratoga
New York State
Taft
Woodruff
New York
the Sun
Ward
Sherman
Loeb
Loeb Coll
Prevent
Roonsevelt
Roosevelt aides in Oyster Bay hold secret talks at Sagamore Hill
Mysterious conferences unfold at Sagamore Hill with Roosevelt’s former lieutenants arriving. Lloyd C. Griscom and Wm. Loeb Jr meet Col. Roosevelt amid cautious comments as Taft appointees loom large. Cocks and others visit, signaling a fight aimed at the state convention.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Sagamore Hill
Roosevelt
Kim
Lloyd C. Griscom
Wm. Loeb, Jr
Loeb
Col. Roosevelt
Wa. W. Cocks
New York
Griscom
Westlake Improvement contract bids and dirt pay plan
Holt and Jeffery won the Westlake contract for 832 007 10 dollars with 741 000 cubic yards to fill and 287 264 yards to cut. The city pays 26 cents per yard for about 760 000 yards, totaling 105000 dollars. The piece references Denny Hill regrade and shows dirt pricing favoring the contractors.
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Grant Smith
Stilwell & Co
Westlake
Holt & Jeffery
Grant Smith, Stilwell & Co
Weatlake
Denny Hill
Grant Smith, &Tilwell & Co
T & Jeffery
American aviator Moissant lands in England after Paris to London flight
John Moissant, a Chicago architect of Spanish parentage, and his mechanic made a Paris to London attempt landing at Tillmanstone after a strong east wind. Despite inexperience and gear trouble they continued toward London, earning unlikely praise and a potential Daily Mail prize.
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United Preen
London
John Moissant
France
England
Moissant
Tillmanstone
Chicago
Daily Mail
Lkely
Mail
Molesant
Eport
Molssant
Man-Tailored Suits Coats and Skirts for Women
The Hoffman Cloak and Suit Co. advertises a large sale of women’s tailored garments in Seattle. Men tailors craft haircloth and canvas-stayed suits, coats, and skirts in various fabrics with prices from 6.00 to 27.60, featuring sample fall pieces and raincoats, plus piece goods and accessories across departments.
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Kruger
U. S
West of England
Cotha
Beat Men
Mexican Liberals Warned Extradition May Follow Publication
In Los Angeles and the Mexican colony a heated reaction followed Juan Isabels warning that printing revolutionary literature by Magon Rivera and Villareal could trigger U S extradition demands. Anticipation builds for a new issue of Regeneration to be issued September 3 with 16 000 copies ready for distribution.
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Los Angeles
Magon
Rivera
Villareal
Arizona
Juan E. Isabel
Mexican Congresse
Diaz
Mexico
Isabel
United States
L. Gutierresz de Lara
Inabel
Kansas Club Secures Murdock to Speak at Picnic
The Sunflower club of Kan 48 announces Victor Murdock insurgent congressman will address the picnic at Woodland Park on Wednesday August 24. Local Kan sasans plan to attend and hear their famed fighter.
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Sunflower Club
Sons and Daughters
Kan#48
Victor Murdock
Kansas
Woodland Park
Man stabbed by a Negro woman in street quarrel
Wade H Wickliffe was stabbed in the shoulder with a pocket knife by Mamie Clark during a drunken quarrel behind a saloon at 616 Weller. Patrolmen Ashland and Thomas arrested them before serious harm occurred.
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Wade H. Wickliffe
Mamie Clark
Ashland
Thomas
Weller At
Dissolution Sale At Hata Shoes Men’s Furnishings
In order to make settlement the stock of high grade men’s furnishings will be sacrificed at less than manufacturer’s cost. The store will be closed Thursday and Friday to rearrange stock. The sale will commence Saturday August 20 at 8 30 a m. Look for advertisement.
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Spelece & MaThut
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Ohio
T. AL
JI Biers
Paria Molesant
Paris
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Fiers
Upchurch
Kreger
Seattle
Hoffman Cloak & Suit CO
Second Avenue
Will Railroad Liberals
United Frees
Kansas Club
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Chippewa
Albion
Four Mile Rock
Jackson
Vashonian
Phil Rosenbloom
Rochester Clothing Company
Raymond & Hoyt
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Pike
Rock Island Lines
Third & University
Edison, Victor and
Chickering
Panos
Port Ludlow
Puget Mill CO
Trip
Colman Dock
Ludlow
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Fort Flagler
Seattle Spirits
Fort Worden Military Band
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