Aero Plunge debuts at Pay Streak amid Seattle fair gains
The Aero Plunge attraction opens at the Pay Streak on Lake Union featuring crude yet ambitious wood towers and dual cables. Manager Fred Sargent says the Seattle ride is a trial but signals a new era in amusements as it aims for steel permanence and wider appeal. Separately, Frank Alton, known as a bachelor in Seattle, is set to marry Hattie Ottenheimer in Chicago next week before returning with his bride to Seattle.
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Lake Union
Fred Sargent
Seattle
Coney Island
Riverside
Chicago
Windy City
Frank Alton
Williams’ Thirst
Occidental
Yester Way
Alton
Dawson
Frisco
Cupid
Hattie Ottenheimer
College professors rebuked for anti marriage contract view
A report to the American Prison Association condemns some college professors who argue marriage contracts are not more sacred than ordinary goods. Chairman Corwin Shank read the findings, urging the association to go on record against such teachings.
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Corwin 8
Shank
Willie at Sea and Sky Aboard Wireless Dreamers
In a lively schoolroom vignette, William Willie is absent for a swim as his wireless work at sea and aeroplane projects draw him away. The tale notes his daily focus on resonators airships and experiments with Marconi Hoison Maxim the Wright brothers and the U.S. army as he pursues a flying machine.
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Willie
William
Marconi, Hoison
Hiram Maxim
Wright Brothers
United States Army Department
Indian Teachers to Gather at Fair for Native Arts
About 300 government Indian schools with 96 000 pupils will meet August 28 in the Auditorium under Miss Ketelle Reel of Washington DC, superintendent of Indian schools. They will discuss education of Indians, industry, and preservation of native art, with rug weaving and basket weaving demonstrations.
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Mins Ketelle Reel
Washington, D.C
General Superintendent of
Mins Reel
Maccadees Week Concludes With Drills At Fair
The Maccabees week ends at the exposition with drill contests and a ball. Portlipd leads the uniform rank and Tacoma wins the ladies division. The uniform ranks camp nearby, with spectators and participation continuing through the week.
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Tacoma
Curley and Carroll Edge Toward Wrestling Pact
Jack Curley and Joe Carroll drew up a contract for a wrestling match. The principal will be Charles Oleon of Indianapolis Curley's man and Henry Ordeman will wrestle to win for Carroll. The match is set for Friday August 27 at the Grand Opera House. If Ordeman wins he will wrestle Reller.
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Jack Curley
Joe Carroll
Charles Oleon
Indianapolis
Curley
Henry Ordeman
Grand Opera Home
Ordeman
Reller
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