Government graft probe widens across departments
Aug. 22 report from Washington outlines graft in the Interior and Agriculture departments, the Government Printing Office, and the Land Office. It cites convictions and investigations involving Congress members, senators, and military officers tied to patent and ordnance schemes, calling for open data and criticizing secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ayaiLson Gardner
Washington, D. C
Government Department
Government Printing Office
Land Department of the Interior Department
Agricultural Department
Hitchcock
Interior Department
United States
Mitchell
House
Joe Bristow
Postoffice de Wice
Postoffice Department
Postmasyou
Bureau of Crop Statistics
Darwin
Lamarck
Dana
Wyrville Thompson
Archibald Getkie
von Zittel
Moore
Professor Moore
Ordnance
Army
Navy
Congress
Bluemont Station
Professor Bigslow
Yerxa's Wholesale Food Listings Offer Various Goods
The notice details minimum order amounts of $15.00 with 16 cents cartage for smaller orders. It lists items including cantaloupes in bushel crates, Japan tea at 75 cents, Fancy Town Creamery Butter, Yerxa's Creamery Butter, Extra Flour from the Pacific coast, capable of making 300 one-pound loaves per barrel, and sugar as a wrapped product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerxa
Blue Grane
Yerza
Pacific Coast
Pohid Cane Baker
Shanghai officials end boycott on American goods
Shanghai sources report the viceroy and provincial governor have agreed to suppress the boycott against American goods, ending a period of pressure on imports and trade in the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Irrigation Company Sparks River Disturbance in Yakima
The Washington Irrigation Company faces action as the Indian agent warns to halt explosive blasting on the river within the Yakima Indian Reservation. He threatens to request U.S. troops to guard the dams if the activity continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Irrigation Company
Dames
Yakima Indian Reservation
United States
Druggists Face Complaint Over Poisonous Drugs Sale
Prosecuting attorney files a complaint against R Wick for dispensing poisonous drugs at 2332 East Madison with T W Lough of the state board planning enforcement. Lough announces a campaign to warn pharmacists, then threatens wholesale arrests if warnings go unheeded. enforcement to start around August 15.
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R. Wick
East
Madison
T. W. Lough
State Board of Pharmacists
Wick
Trate
Lough
Sho
Washington Zinc Company hailed as richest zinc vein claim
A local assayer reports ore from the Washington Zinc Company mine near Arlington containing 17.20 percent zinc value 19.84 per ton. Shares at 15 cents may rise soon as ore shipments begin and investments grow with expected smelter contracts and heavy property improvements noted by mining experts.
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Washington Zinc Company
New York Track
Arlington
First Gardus
Joplin
United States
Washington
Geta
Eee
Last Days of Pompeii Thrills at Third Avenue and Star Theatres
The Last Days of Pompeii pyrotechnic spectacle drew about 5 000 attendees Monday night with a vivid eruption and earthquake scene. Arnoldo and his animal troupe, plus Drake company acts, delighted crowds while His Double Life at Third Avenue drew strong praise for its thrilling yet humorous presentation.
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Pompeii
Vesu
Star
Arnoldo
Drake
McGrath
Huntress
Lealie Pomeroy
Taylor Company
Third Avenue Theater
Atlantic City addition near Seattle offered at bargain prices
The notice promotes cheap lots and house and lot packages in Atlantic City near Seattle with prices from $550 to $675 and easy terms. It highlights lakefront location, six foot sidewalks, city water, low fare streetcar, and free lake boat rides today with 200 lots sold in the last 300 days.
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Atlantic City
Lake Washington
Lake Front
Seattle
Washington
C. D. Hillman
Puget Sound Navy Yard Tour Details for Tourists
The Puget Sound navy yard, the Pacific coast’s largest, offers ideal short trips for visitors. Fast steamers depart Pier 2 at 9 10 a m 1 15 2 30 and 6 30 p m with round trip fare of 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Navy Yard
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Pacific Coast
Manly county circle debates tricks to calm wives
In a light county office gathering, the married men’s circle discussed methods to appease impatient wives after dinner delays. Fire Warden John Wooding shared a home tip about testing safety by tossing his hat inside first, prompting laughter from Commissioner Baker and reporters present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Beckingham
Chuck
John Wooding
Baker
Milk ordinance debated by health board over evaporated cream
Health Officer Ladiow led a Monday discussion in the Globe block about a proposed milk ordinance affecting evaporated cream and condensed milk makers. Oregon Condensed Milk Co president Dr J P Tamieste pressed for stricter rules on solubility and lime sediment to protect nutrition and ensure proper can contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladiow
Globe
Board of Health
J. P. Tamieste
Oregon Condensed Milk Company
Minister Denies Wife Charges In Divorce Case
Rev. William Dunlop pastor of Pilgrim Chapel Renton and his wife sought a divorce on grounds of infidelity. He appeared before Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh and said his wife made false statements to obtain the divorce as she pressed her case in zeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dunlop
Pilgrim Chapel
Renton
Mackintosh
Minister Denies Guilt in Separation Action
The minister states he and Amy, his wife, lived apart under a written agreement with monthly payments. He acknowledges arrears due to circumstances beyond his control and contends he is not responsible for the charges in the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Self
Amy
Clallam County Starts Wagon Road Survey
Clallam County begins survey work on the Clallam Jefferson Chehalis state wagon road. More policemen have been added to the Walla Walla police force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clallam County
Clallam-Jefferson-Chehalis
Walla Walla
Health Restored at Little Cost by Columbian Treatment
Mr. M. W. Fray of Georgetown Washington describes a fifteen year catarrh sufferer cured by the Columbian treatment at a small cost. He says breath returns, throat heals, indigestion ends, headaches fade, sight improves, and energy returns as he becomes a "new man."
Health Is Here for Weak and Nervous Women
Mrs. Peter Anderson of South Park describes years of illness and distress including stomach troubles vomiting headaches and constipation. She recommends consulting the Columbian physicians to seek relief and restore health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Anderson
South Park
Whsch
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Houghton & Hunter Jewelers
First Avenue
the Maker Dental Co
Ballard Cartine and Depot
Columbia Cash Market
Kline & Rosenberg
Spelger & Hurlbut
Rogers
Geneva
Gillette
Spelger & Hurlbut Second and Union
Wooster
Prosecuting Attorney's Office
the Jenkins Shoe Co
Marion
Standard Furniture Co
L. Schoenfeld & Sons
First Ave. seatTiie
Tagoma
Tokio
Imperial Navy
Columbia Meal Institute
Louise K. Hunstad
Fifth Avenue North
Columbia Medical Institute
B. F. Smith
Stewart Street
Institute
WM. McHarrie, M. D
Pam
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