Secret fraternal parade draws thousands to Pacific city
The city hosts a massive Pacific North secret society parade with an estimated 5 000 marchers, 15 bands and many uniforms. Queen Florence and Morris the grand marshal lead diverse orders from Knights of Pythias to Foresters and Woodmen. A grand prize drill at Pioneer Place and a late-night procession thrill residents amid robes and banners.
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Elke
Pacific North
Tacoma
Morris
Florence
BR P. Edson
Raiment
Knights of Pythias
Woodmen
Knights of the Maccabees of
Beattie Hive
Ladies of the Maccabees
Roe Carri
Hon
Thumm
James Hamilton Lewis
Geo. H. Hollow
C. C. Larned
Band of Music of Foresters
Foresters of America
Oriental Court
Leothett Pea Hur
Federation of Rhood
Fraternity Day Parade Prizes Awarded to Secret Societies
The Fraternal Order of Eagles won first prize of 125 dollars for the largest parade group. Seventy thousand World Society placed second with 640 marchers and a 100 dollar prize. Ancient Order of United Workmen had 292 men in line. others included the Pememees of Aanersen- Dae 188 and the Maod. The event ended after about an hour as the long parade proceeded along First Avenue South and nearby streets.
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Order of Eagles
Seattle
Order of United Worksmen
Pememees
Aanersen- Dae
Maod
Beattie
TeGeda
First Avenue
Jackson
Second Avenue
Avenue
Pike Street
Merchants in Beattie Favor Public Market Debate
A Beattie news discussion captures merchants and brokers weighing a proposed public market. Local business leaders argue prices are on par with national cities, while some warn a market could cut transport costs and curb street peddling, affecting their profits and operations.
Fatal Accident Aboard Flagship K Near Thatcher Is
In Rockport Massachusetts on August 22 a fatal accident occurred aboard the flagship K at anchor off Thatcher's Island. A davit rope broke while hoisting a heavy boat, causing it to fall on sailors below. Two seamen were killed and three others injured.
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Rockport
Mass
Thatcher
Seattle and Vicinity Tonight Weather With Warmer Winds
A brief Seattle vicinity forecast notes tonight will bring lighter air from the west to north with mild temperature changes. Wetting patches not expected as winds ease after dusk.
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Seattle
Vicinity
Ught
Moroccan Sultan Narrowly Escapes Auto Accident
Tangier Aug 22 The sultan of Morocco and his chauffeur survived a serious car crash when the vehicle left a road veered into a stone barrier and wrecked the machine. Both occupants were thrown violently but only shaken and bruised.
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Tangibpr
Morocco
Thartes L. Pair
Chine
Tador
Ringling Brothers Circus Arrives in Beattie For Parade
A big Ringling Brothers circus arrives in Beattie Sunday morning with tents set on Harrison Street and Nob Hill. A parade is scheduled for 10 o clock Monday marching from Harrison Street to First Avenue and Cedar Street, drawing crowds from Seattle area for the event.
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Seattle
Beattie
Harrison Street
Nob Hill
Nevill Avenue
Ieedar Street
First Avenue
le Yester Way
Becond Avenue
Union Street
Cedar Street
Show Grounds
Ringling Circus
Faith in Sweat Box Faith in Sweat Box
Chicago police edge toward a confession in the case linking Edward Counselman to William Bartholin in the Minnie Mitchell murder and Bartholin’s mother. Authorities describe Counselman as nearing a nerve breakdown under interrogation and sweat box pressure.
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Chicago
Edward Counselman
William Bartholin
Minnie Mitchell
Bartholin
Counselman
Kills Her Own Child Case Reported in Davenport
Mrs Myatt and her husband were brought to jail by Sheriff Gardiner charged with murder. Myatt confessed to killing her infant son claiming prior belief her husband was unaware. She alleged mental imbalance and that she did not know her actions. The infant’s body was found after her claim that an unknown assailant killed him.
Man Injured by Circular Saw at Tacoma Plant
Franklin Anne Jan, an employee of St. Paul and Anderton, were injured at a Tacoma plant when a circular saw struck An ne J an on the head and teeth of the saw punctured the skull. Surgeons expect recovery. Anderton fell onto the saw table, narrowly avoiding complete severing of the head.
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Tacoma
Franklin Anne J
St. Paul
Yeyo
Anderton
Not Crazy After All Madrid King Defies Counselors
Madrid Aug 22 The king attracts dignitaries and nobles as his eccentric acts cause heart palpitations. He refuses to marry, slights councillors, rejects advice, proclaims broad sectarian views, and remains defiant to all.
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Madrid
Butchers and Frye Bruhn Strike Leaders Plan Campaign
Striking workers from Frye Bruhn packing house organize new campaign. Union representatives from Hutchers Meat Cutters and Stationary Engineers meet at Western Central Labor Union to map nightly actions and leverage every development in the labor dispute.
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Frye- Bruhn Packing House
Oer
Hutchers
Egineers
Western Central Labor Union
End to Coal Strike Hopes for Arbitration
New York report says little has changed to end the coal strike yet a weekly rise in coal prices and public demand for a labor settlement may push toward arbitration soon President Mitchell plans a conference with J P Morgan on his return from the West Morgan and Mitchell have met before and secured respite in past talks with optimism for a similar outcome.
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New York
Mitchell
J. Serpont Morgan
Morgan
Collision Kills Horse in Grant Street Road Accident
A horse died after a collision between line car No. 413 and a Queen City Box factory wagon yesterday at 4 PM on Grant Street road in front of Bay View Bottling works. The wagon was smashed to pieces.
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Queen City
Fog slows coast defense amid uncertain siege near Rockport
Fog hung over the coast from Monday hindering fleet movement and any potential attack near Rockport Masa. Dispatches came ashore but no sign of territorial gain emerged. The Queen sailed to San Francisco with 225 passengers and 1400 tons of freight. Umatilla due tonight from California with 198 passengers and full cargo.
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Rockport
Masa
Hilebury
San Francisco
Seattle
Umatilla
California
Seattle Electric Company defends fender safety stance
George W. Dickinson of Beatle Electric Company says current fenders are best and will not be replaced without proof of superiority. He notes coroner’s inquest and Fremont incident as context but claims no immediate action. He cites street gradients and grade crossings as barriers to new designs while acknowledging potential adoption if a superior Fender is demonstrated.
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George W. Dickinson
Beatle Electric Company
Coroner's
Btar
Fremont
Edo
Ee Mere
McLaughlin
Seattle
Hille
Steep Ma Dickinson
Seattie
Beattie Electric Company
Heleco
Board of Supervisors
Pette Melalin
Gate City
Misaton
San Francisco
Uger
Miseston Street
Dickin Jones
Cleveland
Ohio
Buffalo
N. Y
Dawson Steamship Rates Cut Sparks Travel News
Steamship Samnne carried 10 passengers and 800 in treasure after arriving at 4:08. A rate war is described as Dawson seeks funds over the next two weeks. Passengers paid from 30 to 20 dollars for first class and 20 to 10 dollars for second class. The Columbian was halted at $18 for first class as the cut provokes further reductions.
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C . Baughman
Tees
Fearful mother and son case near court
The witness Mrs Parthotin testified that the old lady feared her son and believed he could kill her as he was degenerate and capable of crime. Separately YWCA officers invite friends who lunch at their rooms to come before or after noon to accommodate management as regular patrons include city women. wording notes crowding and service timing.
Retirement of Dr. Graves as University President
Dr. Frank P Graves resigns as head of the University of Washington effective immediately with a leave of absence and salary until January 1. Regents have not yet chosen a successor and will seek input from college men nationwide as they consider an acting president and permanent replacement. McDevitt elected registrar at 900 dollars yearly and William Markham made secretary of the board of regents at 1606 dollars annually.
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Frank Pierrepont Graves
University of
Washi
Ana Breve
Actin
Graves
Iiam McDevitt
William Markham
Board of Remente
F. W. Cosgrave
Coal Price Increases Notify New York Market
The coal combine announced a general price advance of a dollar per ton. New price schedule lists stove coal at $10, furnace coal at $11 to $11.75, washed chestnut at $9, clean mined chestnut at $10, pen coal at $60, washed coal at $8.46, washed pen No 1 at $5.45, washed pen No 2 at $4.40, washed pen No 8 at $4.20.
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New York
Avg
MheThe Coal Combine
Bartholin Inquest Finds Strangulation Death
In Chicago on August 22 the coroner's jury ruled Mia Bartholin died by strangulation in July. The verdict recommends arrest of William Bartholin as principal and that Oscar Them and Sea ward Counselman be held as accessories. Neighbor Mrs. May Brown cited.
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Chicago
Mia
Bartholin
Willam Bartholin
Oscar Them
May Brown
Oil Symptoms Reported at Whatcom Plant
A report from Whatcom notes oily deposits in the Pacific area where a machine leaked oil. Driers observed the substance as it spilled onto the floor and balers directed it into a catchbasin. Gas pressure present in the well is also mentioned. A separate item states a son was born to Mrs. Gerber, wife of M. Gerber, proprietor of Lion Clothing.
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Whatcom
Pacific
Weil
Gerber
M. Gerber
the Lion Clothing House
Mrs. Gerber
Dawson Library Offer for City Public Library
Carnegie donor Dawson Avenue proposes $225000 for a city public library with annual maintenance of at least $2500. City vote on the proposition soon. acceptance believed likely.
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Dawson
Anet Carnegie
Girl Wife Runs Away From Elderly Husband
Mrs. F. P. Shelton, 16, left her Mason county home to seek protection in Seattle after claiming her elderly husband threatened to kill her if she tried to leave. Shelton allegedly coerced the teen into marriage and has purportedly abused her. mother and daughter planned to stay in Seattle briefly.
Ritz Hotel Manager Denies Secret Funeral Shipment
In Paris on August 22 the Ritz hotel manager handling Charlie L. Fair and wife funeral arrangements denied any plan to secretly ship the bodies to the United States today. He cited incomplete administrative details and pending official clearances.
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Paris
Ritz’ Hotel
Charlies L. Fair and Wife
United States
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California Com Co
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Sultan
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Lion Clothing House
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