Railroads clash with federal courts over state traffic control
Governor Claude A Swanson argues that federal judges threaten state sovereignty by blocking Virginia’s railroad rate orders. He claims a nationwide rail tie to curb intrastate traffic, urging states to resist federal overreach and preserve state control of transportation policy.
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Virginia
BHIG
Claude A. Swanson
Supreme Court of the
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Richmond
Famous Billy Edwards Gone
New York May 21 A Seattle Star exclusive reports former world lightweight champion Billy Edwards died after a battle with Brights disease. Known as Hilly Edwards he arrived in 1865, won the lightweight title in 1868 by defeating Sam Collyer, and later served as a bouncer at the Hoffman House barroom since 1882.
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Seattle Star
New York
Ave
Raw
Una
W. H. Edwards
Hoffman House
Ise
Pright
Hilly” Edwards
Plaidmore
Sam Collyer
Little Hilly
Men Big
Char
Edwards the floor manager and betting king of Madison Square
He Mitchell, at Madison Square Garden, left boxing in 1882 to become floor manager at the Hoffman house. Edwards often expelled troublemakers from the street, and his refined appearance hid a keen ability to deter mischief. Over the years he befriended many swell sports and reportedly held up to 250000 in wagers during elections or major sporting events. Edwards was 63.
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Mitchell
Madison Square Garden
Hoffman House
Edwards
Charges Checks Are Worthless
Thomas Purdy was arrested yesterday afternoon by Detectives Barbee and Kennedy for passing a $40 worthless check on a Pendleton bank. He was a guest at the Savoy at the time. The report notes other checks are outstanding. An aged divine sometimes relied on probationers. A young man once preached in the old minister’s stead and faced praise from him with the quip that he preferred no compliments.
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Thomas Purdy
Barbee and Kennedy
Pendleton
King of the Butler
Purdy
Savoy
Glasgow Mail
Japanese poachers plan raid on Pribilof seal rookeries
Sitka reports a bold Japanese raid plan to exterminate seals on St Paul and St George islands, loot salt houses, and seize thousands of skins worth millions. U S cruiser Buffalo ordered north. Japanese crews reportedly aiming for early fall strike before winter.
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Seattle Star
Sitka
Alaska
American Pribilof Islands
Bering Sea
North Pacific
United States
Beatle
San Francisco
Buffalo
Teanda
St. Paul
St. George Islands
Pacific
North American Trading & Transportation Co
Japa
Copper Island
Pribilot Islands
Hering Sea
Pribnof Islands
Licensed to Wed Couples Across Multiple Regions
A list of individuals from Washington and nearby states records marriages or licenses, naming partners with ages and hometowns such as Seattle Tacoma Beattie Victoria Kerr Puyallup Spokane and other locales. Entries include both legal ages and local ages for multiple couples amid a regional licensing notice.
Births Reported for August From Local Addresses
Hirth families announce newborn daughters and sons with birth dates from August. Pearson wife of C Pearson at 403 B Pikest August 18 a daughter. Russell wife of R Russell 221 Kirby Ave August 11 a daughter. Roddard wife of H H Roddard 805 KB Denny Way August 19 a daughter. Larson wife of L Larson Seattle August 18 a daughter. McPherson wife of T W McPherson 918 EB Madison St August 2 a son. Moberg wife of Oscar (text cut) newborn listed.
Palace Meat Market Ad Promises Fresh Meats and Fish
Local advertisement for Palace Meat Market at 502 Second Ave touts the choicest fresh meats poultry and fish in the city with an inviting invitation to try it.
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Palace
Moberg Family Announces Newborn Son Bradley
Moberg announces birth of son Bradley to wife L Prad ley. Born at Home on August 19. Details: 417 Halliway residence, date July 22 in the record.
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Moberg
Halliway
Bradley
L. Pradley
Deaths Registered Today in Local Notices
Deaths recorded include Hand Infant August 13 809 Spruce Street Shined Hill man City Kibbe Infant August 18 2009 Yesterday Genedane Cox 21 n 16 Wayside Emergency Hospital cautionary grocer obituary style entry listing infant and adult deaths with locations and dates from the city hospital notices
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Hillman City
Kibbe
Genedane Cox
Wayside Emergency Hospital
No Wedding Bells for Edeson and Ethel Levy
New York August 21 80 Actor Robt Edeson will not marry actress Ethel Levy after all. Ethel had planned marriage even while divorcing George M Cohan and filled dressing rooms with his pictures. Edeson now declares all is over between them as the stage world questions why. Crown Prince Gustavus of Sweden recently cut his private stipend to cover a $125000 deficit in a hid budget.
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Seattle Star
New York
Robt
Edeson
Ethel Levy
Ethel
Geo. M. Cohan
Robert
Edesos
Gustavus
Sweden
Clowry Leads Fight in Telegraph Labor Dispute
New York August 21 Robin Clowry president of the Western Union Telegraph Co has faced strikes before in 1883 as general superintendent of the Western division. He persuaded many to stay loyal then and is pursuing a similar strategy now born near Joliet Illinois he is approaching 69 and began life as a messenger boy like Andrew Carnegie he served as a civil war telegrapher and was brevetted a lieutenant for faithful service.
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Seattle Star
New York
Robin Clowry
Western Union Telegraph Co
Inet
Wamttern
Chicago
Clowry
Will County
Ilinoia
Jolie
Thomas Clowry Acknowledged Telegraph Executive And Director
Obituary notes the late Thomas Clowry a prominent telegraph and communications leader active in the United States Canada and Mexico. He served as president and director of multiple companies including American District Telegraph New York American Telegraph & Cable Co and International Ocean Telegraph Co with residences in New York and a Omaha marriage to Caroline Estabrook in 1865.
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United States
Canada
Mexico
Western Union
American District Telegraph Co
New York
American Telegraph & Cable Co
American Union Telegraph Co
New Jersey
Gold & Stock Telegraph Co
International Ocean Telegraph Co
New York Mutual Telegraph Co
Pacific & Atlantic Telegraph Co
Southern & Atlantic Telegraph Co
American Speaking Telephone Co
Eastern District Messenger Co
New Sub Postoffice Opens in Seattle at Pike and Westlake
A new post office station numbered 17 opens at the New Quaker drug store corner Pike and Westlake in Seattle. Since opening, it has experienced a rush of business.
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Seattle
Quaker
Pike and Westlake
House Returns Chief Deputy Collector from Vacation
Chief Deputy Collector 8 B House returns today from a two weeks vacation spent in British Columbia and Port Townsend.
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Firntish Columbia
Port Townsend
Minstrels and Plays Street Theaters Feature Week
Amusements listings show Richard and Pringtes Georgia Minstreles at Grand Pa day Saturday night. Burgess company presents The Gambler at Seattle all week. Dora Thorne dramatization at Third Avenue by Taylor company. A Military Maid at Lyric with new songs. Lola hosts Zimmer man impersonator act until Monday. Blinky the Jail Bird at Star theater this week. Luna Park features Whang Ho canoes of Venice and Hungarian band. Scenic Park promotes Zat Zamse Mexican knife throwers and outdoor Lake Washington attractions.
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Third Avenue
Dora Thorne
Bertha M. Clay
Taylor Company
Whang Ho
Venice
Luna Park
Scenic Park
Lake Washington
Coney Island
Lois Theater
Sunset
Main
William Zimmerman
Dogs and Cats
Springold & Co
Lawrence & Cummings
Norma van Cleve
Elwell
Pantagescope
Lyric Theater
Fanny
Pacific Coast
Erich von Enerl
Zola
Lawson to tell of the system at Marshfield banquet
Thomas Lawson president of the Marshfield Agricultural Society will speak at the annual banquet in Scituate about his experiences as an honest tiller of the soil. He is expected to expose the effects of the system on farmers nationwide. The Ninth Ward Republican club organized electing officers for the coming year with R F Bennett as president and others named.
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United Press
Scituate, Mass
Thomas Lawson
Marshfield Agricultural Soeciety
Ninth Ward
Republican Club
R. F. Bennett
W. M. Lovejoy
C. F. Gage
W. M. Murphy
Pin-money mystery and Jewish population figures debate
A bygone note discusses pin money and a British statistical report listing Jewish populations in several colonies. It compares these to New York and notes ship longevity with the Scandinavian average of about 30 years reflecting on maritime life expectancy.
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Cape Colony
India
Australia
Canada
Ireland
New York
Campbell sermon on socialism sparks Labour interest in parliament
In London on August 21 the Labour party reacts to Rev E J Campbell who says socialism is Christianity in practice. He argues land reform and lower transport costs are key to reducing social evils and suggests contesting the next parliamentary opening.
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Seattle Star
London
Labor Party
England
E. J. Campbell
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Seatte
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Beattie
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Rhoda Baldwin
Kingston
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Wenatchee
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Buckley
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Local Age
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Claud B. Miller
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Portland
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Blinky
Star Theater
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Third and Pine
Shamus O'Brien
Oliver Theater
Jay Harrington
John Cort
Richards & Pringle
Georgia Minstrels
First Avenue
Jackson Street
Pier 2
Batti
Schilling
Old Bail Park
Fifth Ave. North
Mirza Golems
Flying Jordans
the Bedinis
Daisy Hodgins
Potty
Sherman, Clay & Co
Flere
Hunter
Rosa
Baltimore
Anderson
Keystone
Keystone Liquor Co
Tet Ave
Holt
Osteopath
Arcade
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