Contests for Queen of Industrial Exposition Tightens
Votes tallied at 10 o clock show Miss Lester still leading with Miss Carey of Vancouver rising to second tied with Miss Bonner of Tacoma. Others include Miss Nemechek Seattle and Miss Garnler, Mrs Mason Elma, as preparations for next Monday opening continue with carpanters decorators and electricians at work. The Nat Reiss Southern Carnival train of 20 shows arrives Sunday bringing a spectacular display of electric attractions and nerve defying acts.
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Miss Lester
Miss Carey
Vancouver
Miss Bonner
Tacoma
Nemechek
Garnler
Mra. Mason
Misser
Seattle
Mise Carey
Mine Neme
Nat Reiss
Southern Carnival Company
Carnival
Savala
Reiss
New York
Europe
Botkin Sentenced to Life Despite Call for Hanging
Cor delia Botkin was denied a new trial and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Mrs. John P. Dunning. The court said she should have been hanged and the jury erred in choosing life imprisonment. Also noted, the American bark Challenger sailed from Port Townsend with 1,200,000 feet of lumber bound for Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Dunning
Challenger
Port Townsend
Sydney
Australia
Water rate cut blocked by committee and sinking fund plan
The special committee investigating Daulton's water rate reduction bill is set to report to the council tonight. Water Superintendent Youngs submits a year ahead expense estimate showing over half a million dollars needed to run and extend the system. Democrats oppose funding a sinking fund from the water fund, insisting bond payments come from the general fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daulton
Youngs
Ahield
Jefferson Due to Arrive With Gold Shipment
The steamer Jefferson is due to arrive from Skagway Alaska tomorrow morning carrying 837 passengers from that port. Officials say a large shipment of gold is included though the exact amount is not stated.
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Jefferson
Alaska
Skagway
Alaska Steamship Company
Dolphin Goes North From Alaska Ports
The Alaska Steamship line's Dolphin sailed for Skagway and southeast Alaska with about 1 percent occupancy. Passengers included Mrs. F. A. Danguan, owner of Fairbanks millinery and dry goods, Mr. W. H. Hanmen delivering supplies to Fairbanks, John Stanley a former Skagway mayor, and Jack Horne who runs stores from Eagle to Yukon mouths. The ship also carried perishables and freight toward Dawson.
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Alaska Steamship Company
Dolphin
Skagway
Alaska
Interior
Mre. F. A. Danguan
Tanana Country
Fairbanka
John Stanley
Sophie Smith
Jack Horne
Eagle
Yukon
Dawson
Divorces and alimony awarded in city court
The court granted Mary Anderson temporary alimony of 4 dollars weekly and 20 dollars attorney fees pending divorce hearings. Nellie Clark received 6 dollars weekly alimony and 26 dollars costs. Letitia McLavchie and Martha Mall were declared in default in their divorce actions. Benjamin Winfield Lawson was granted a divorce from Mary A Lawson on grounds of desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Anderson
Gua Anderson
Nellie
Clark
Kimmett
McLaughie
Morris Dall
Tallman
Letitia McLavchie
Marah Mall
Benjamin Winfield Lawson
Mary A. Lawson
Prisoners Escape Penitentiary Break in Pendleton
Five inmates at Pendleton jail tunneled through a concrete floor during the night and fled the facility. The escape occurred in Pendleton Oregon and no recapture had been reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Ore
Village of Lio Wiped Out by Fire in Idaho
A blaze in Idaho on August 22 destroyed the entire Village of Lio starting in a barber shop. Water was unavailable to combat the flames, with losses estimated at 910,600 to 110 and up to 30,000 in property. The town will be rebuilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Lio Haw
Judge Tallman Returns From Cincinnati Grand Lodge Visit
Judge Boyd C. Tallman returned from Cincinnati after attending the grand lodge meeting at Hikes. He said Cincinnati did everything possible to make the visit pleasant for the Fike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd C. Tallman
Cincinenati
Man on Trial To Be Examined Over Dog Beating
Frank Topeck was arrested Friday for beating his dog and will be examined by the vanity commission tomorrow morning. On trial Saturday before Justice George he rambled and spoke to the court as boss and old man. He is taken to the county state for mental poise and has shown remorse, begging to go home to the dog. He refuses water, claiming he never drinks anything but.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Topeck
Vaupell
Vanity Commission
Topeck
Justice George
George
Oregon Railroad & Navigation depot robbed in Moscow
Three leather mail pouches were cut open at the Oregon Railroad and Navigation depot in Moscow on Saturday night. The robbers absconded with contents. no registered mail was taken. There was no crew to the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Idaho
Oregon Railroad & Navigation
Unknown girl leaps to death from viaduct
An unidentified young woman died by jumping from a high viaduct. Police and investigators are examining the incident as a possible suicide. The body was found at the scene with authorities awaiting autopsy results. Further details were not disclosed.
Fatal fall from viaduct in Cleveland
An unknown 20 year old girl leaped from the center of a 100 foot high viaduct in Cleveland this morning. She was found unconscious and died after being taken to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Pioneer Dead in Prola at Age 73
Joseph Mackey 73, a native of Ireland and pioneer, died in Prola Washington yesterday. He is survived by his wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prola
Wash
Joseph Mackey
Ireland
Roosevelt resumes routine at Oyster Bay with tennis and riding
President Roosevelt and his clerical staff resumed work at Oyster Bay this morning. The executive force opened early, and the president played tennis with the boys in the afternoon. He took a swim and drafted part of his acceptance letter, then planned horseback riding with Mrs Roosevelt that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Ava
Roosevelt
Mra
City Jail Improvements Funded as Dredger To Operate
The finance committee approved 4500 for temporary jail improvements and new vaults for city records. Steam Dredger No 1, bought by Captain BR A Swift, will operate tomorrow. It is moved from King and Winge where overhauling and painting are finishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. A. Swift
Swinomish Trading and Transportation Company
King & Winge
Stockholders Meeting for Wauconda Gold Mining Co
A special meeting of Wauconda Gold Mining Co stockholders will be held at 49 Hinckley Block Seattle Washington on Monday September 5 1904 at 730 pm to elect a Board of Trustees and ratify a lease of the company's property dated April 19 1904 Secretary CHAPMAN notes the action.
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The
Wauconda Gold Mining Co
Hinckley Block
Seattle
Wash
B. Chapman
Sinking of Pacific Packing Mary J D Hulme Tender
The Maritime Exchange reports the sinking of the Pacific Packing and Navigation Company tender Mary J D Hulme off Nusabag on Alaska. The 140 gross ton vessel, 98.2 feet long, 23 feet beam and 10 feet depth, built in Kilensburg Oregon in 1881, was used to tow barges to Nushegak cannery. No lives were reported lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maritime Exchange
Pacific Packing and Navigation Omopeny
Mary JD. Hulme
Nusbagon
Alaska
Nushegak
Bhe
Kilensburg
Ore
Bellingham Hires New High School Principal
Professor Edwin Twitmyer, long time head of the local high school Fo, renowned Northwest educator, has accepted the Bell ingham high school principalship. He will start his new duties on September 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Twitmyer
Northwest
Bellingham High School
More Trouble For Abdul
Turmoil erupts in Spede as Turkish troops are sent to Beene to restore order amid rising unrest in Abdul’s domain. Residents face checkpoints and curfews as authorities seek to quell violence and stabilize the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helgrade
Spede
Beene
James Dunne Charged in Assault Case Involving 15-Year-Old
James Dunne is formally charged with a criminal assault on Beth Tanner, a 15 year old resident of 2206 Washington Street. A complaint was filed with Prosecuting Attorney Scott. He was arrested shortly after the Saturday incident by Officer Melvin and is in custody awaiting a hearing before Justice George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dunne
Beth Tanner
Washington Street
Scott
Dunne
Melvin
George
Worcester News Update on Mayor Hearte's Health
Worcester Mass August 22 Mayor Hearte rests comfortably this morning and grows weaker, notes show gradual decline as tests continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mase
Maple Valley Man Arrested for Assault on Conductor
Lawrence McCoy of Maple Valley was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Hodge on a warrant charging assault and battery. Witness J W Griffith conductor for the Columbia and Puget Sound railway says McCoy dragged him off the car and beat him as the train left the station. McCoy escaped before the train stopped. The case will be heard before Justice C Christenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Griffith
Columbia & Puget Sound Railway
Scott
Griffith
McCoy
C. Christenson
Infant Edwin Hort Dies of Cholera Infantum
Edwin Hort seven months old, son of Mr and Mrs Charlies Hort of 115 Maynard avenue, died this morning after a short illness. With no doctor present, Coroner Hoye dispatched Deputy Coroner Arnold to investigate. The child succumbed to cholera infantum as the Horts, in poverty, failed to obtain medical aid or know about city charities. Mrs Hort, shocked by the loss, said she believed her son was improving. A twin and another son have been placed in good hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Hort
Charlies Hort
Maynard Avenue
Hoye
Arnold
Fire at O'Brien destroys Dr Van de Vanter home
Fire last night gutted the residence of Dr Edward Van de Vanter in O'Brien. Estimated loss runs about 5000 dollars with the structure partially insured. The Van de Vanter home was among the finest in the White River valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward van de Vanter
O'Brien
Dr. van de Vanter
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