Mystery of Green Lake deaths solved in upturned boat
Bodies of a man and woman, believed to be T. P. Newton and his San Francisco wife, were found clasped in death at Green Lake's northwest shore. The coroner noted a possible self inflicted end while pursuing unclear motives. A brass ship tag and a medal identified the deceased, with the man described as about 50 and the woman around 40. A separate fatal trolley accident occurred when a child ran into a moving car, crushed beneath the car’s motor.
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Green Lake
T. P. Newton
San Francisco
Joe Wilson
Pueblo
Denman High Gehecl
Amanda Smith
Veesel
Seattle
Game Seupie
A. Adams
Fourth Avenas
Pike Street
Toalapas
San Franciso
Gevrener Wiltsie
Butterworth’s
Thomas Wilson
Green
Fourth Avenue
Adame
San Rancieco
F. Pairtetd
Wiltsie
Butterworth
H. Wolff
Fairfield
Chas McLaughlin
Fremont
George S At It Again Against Irrigation Tricks
Report notes George's antics with pets and a plan to misuse water from irrigation to spray across tracks. Citizens recall the sprinkler spray leaving lawn dresses damp and a water waste impression. Local authorities mention stopping the water misuse citing business ethics and restraint.
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George
City council bans feather dusters as nuisance at carnival grounds
The city council last night declared feather dusters an nuisance and ordered Chief Sullivan to arrest anyone tickling a stranger under the chin with an instrument of annoyance. The council approves confetti but fears eye injuries. After adjournment, members visited the carnival grounds and the opium den and German village as guests of the carnival committee.
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Srgionty
Sullivan
Pontoon Disaster on Amur River Drowns Soldiers and Camp Followers
VIPNNA August 19 report says a pontoon carrying infantry across the Amur River sank. Five officers, 30 men, and 70 Chinese camp followers drowned. Also noting Mr and Mrs Wilmon Tucker welcomed a son on August 17. Tucker, a prominent lawyer, anticipates a firm name change.
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Vipnna
Amur
Pashkova
Extra Session Rumors Stir As Cuba Reciprocity Weighs
Washington Aug 1 The extra session gossip surfaces with guarded informally spread details. Speculation centers on the president's plans and the possible return to Washington to push a Cuban reciprocity proposal.
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Washington, D.C
Ti le
City council weighs railroad tunnel and terminals plan
Judge Burke warned that accepting city engineer Thomson's report could block Great Northern and other railways from building a proposed tunnel and new terminals south of King Street. Council members delayed action, set Monday meeting, and noted tide land owners present but nonparticipating as Thomson's plan would alter streets south of the city, hampering railroad arrangements.
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Lurke
Northern Railway
Best
Great Northern
King Street
Thormeon
Cty
Thomson
Burke
Wagner's Big Band to Play at Carnival Grounds Tonight
Wagner's First Regiment band enlarges for the carnival season and will present a program of excellent music at the carnival grounds tonight. Lieut Wagner booked top talent including cornet soloist Herr Rodenkirchen, famed for twelve years with Thomas' orchestra, and soloist Herr Mundweller of San Francisco. The program opens with a march titled New England's Finest.
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Wagner
Chris Rodenkirchen
Herr Rodenkirchen
Thomas’ Orchestra
Joboe
Herr Mundweller
San Francisco
Ieow
New England
Public Market Scheme Meeting Gains Support in Beattie Area
James Mart of Auburn argues for a public market to aid farmers within 26 miles of Beattie, criticizing city speculation and urging Tacoma style access. He cites Seattle market success and Tacoma’s setup, insisting a low price market benefits rural residents and city consumers alike. He warns against multiple commissions and supports a self sustaining market connected to White River Valley farmers.
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Beattie
James Mart
Auburn
Hart
Seattle
White River Valley
King County
Mr. Mart
Tacomsey
Tacotea
Seat
Tacoma
Taroma
Aular Chord
Warnke washery prep sparks tense in Duryea
In Wilkes Barre Aug 19 forty workers arrived to restart Warnke washery at Duryea amid fears of strikers actions. Authorities increased coal and iron police and armed readiness. Twenty four deputies arrested last week faced judge Halsey with three held on $200 bail each as sheriff pledged protection of the washery.
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Wilkesbarre
Warnke
Duryea
Atepe
Coal and Iron Police
du Inet
Halsey
Jude Halsey
Dollie Erisman Loses Hair at Carnival in Suspected Theft
Dollie Erisman a 12 year old girl lost her long hair at the carnival grounds last night. Detectives will investigate a tall man in a slouch hat seen nearby as residents note that human hair brings high prices to dealers. The family plans to raise the alarm and urges caution in crowds.
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Dollie Erisman
Marion Street
Andrew Erisman
Dollie
Heattie
Baltimore Sells City Garbage for Farm Fertilizer and Hog Feed
Baltimore disposes of its garbage by selling it to farmers as fertiliser and feed for hogs. The note lists performances and intermission details from a local event featuring Maximilian Robespierre and Wagner selections with pieces like Lohen and Humpty Dumpty, as described in the fragmented program.
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Baltimore
Duchess Consuelo Marlborough Arrives in New York
August 19 New York Duchess Consuelo Van derbilt returns to America her first visit since marriage seven years ago. Accompanied by her mother and Mr and Mrs W K Vanderbilt Jr the party mourns the death of Charles Farr and his wife gossip links the duchess to a financial errand amid rivalry with Lady Ourson.
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New York
Duchess of Marlborough
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Ngland
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Charles Farr
America
Ourson
Social Rivalries Rise After Influx of Chicago Socialite
Former Miss Lester of Chicago is described as intense. The Carsons return from India staging a clash for social supremacy, with large funds needed to prevail. Captain Hanson’s Danish ship Cimbria arrives at Puget Sound seeking a crew after desertions. six crewmen deserted here, leaving only one aboard. The Cimbria heads to London with spars from Port Blakeley, but awaits a full crew in Townsend, a recurring hoodoo in Puget Sound.
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Lester
Chicago
Carsons
India
Port Blakeley
Lonedon
Cimbria
Patterson
Townsend
Hanson
Puget Sound
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Myron Wilson
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First Avenue
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J. Adier Bros. & Co
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IR. T. Shannon Grocery Co Wholesale and Retail Outfitters
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