Bryan versus Sullivan dominates Illinois convention fight
At the 1904 Illinois state Democratic convention in Peoria the clash between William Jennings Bryan and Roger Sullivan split factions and pitted Hopkine and Sullivan against Thompson and Dentap. Bryan attacked the machine as corrupt while Sullivan defended his national committee role and opposed Bryan’s push to unseat delegates.
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William Jennings Bryan
Illinois
Peoria
William Bryan
Roger Sullivan
Bryan
Sullivan
P Maton
Erite
Roger ‘ Sulli
Ioha P Hopkins
Roger
Charce
Millard Fillmore Dealap
Owen P. Thompeon
Jack Wnville Bott
Hopkine Sullivan
Ador
Hearst
Hanes
St. Louis
H Lewis
Hophine
Thompson
Mineola
Roger ©. Sullivan
Democratic Majority Rule League
Presiment
Millard Fillmore Dentap
Ryan
Theodore Nelson
Hinots
Prian
Nelcom
Springfield
Hopkine and Sullivan
Guggenheim Discusses Seattle as Pacific Coast Hub
Industrial magnate Daniel Guggenheim visits Seattle and predicts it will become the Pacific coast’s great city, with Alaska investments expanding and mining operations growing. He notes plans for canal terminus sites, real estate, and ore shipments to support future enterprise, then travels to Portland and beyond.
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Seattle
Guggenheim
Beattie
Mr. Guggenheim
Ineniel Guggenheim
Tia
Portland
Lake City
Denver
New York
Toast Meeting for MW Promises Intriguing Program
The municipal ownership toast meeting, set for tomorrow evening at the Labor Temple, features a lineup of speakers delivering a series of toasts on topics from bonds and taxation to electric service and franchise matters. Judge Wood serves as toast master guiding discussions.
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Labor Temple
J. P. Ritchie Noted From Oklahoma In Fragments
Fragmentary text mentions J P Ritchie of Oklahoma and a reference to the northwest corner of Ninth and an unclear scene at 32 eee and Gove with no coherent context.
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J. P. Ritchie
Oklahoma
Ninth
Auto Three Hit by Trolley Car at Union and Second
University car No 272 outbound collided with an automobile driven by W C Ruckman yesterday around six o clock at Second Street and Union Avenue. Ruckman tried to cross the track but was unable and the trolley struck the auto broadside, causing minor damage to the auto and no serious injuries. Ruckman was alone in the car and was removed to a garage by another vehicle.
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University
W. C. Ruckman
Second
Union
Ruckman
Arrose
Steamer Manchuria Anchors on Reef Near Makapua Head
Honolulu Aug 22 Steamer Manchuria remains aground on a coral reef near Makapua head. All attempts to refloat her have failed. Reports say she has sustained no further damage from pounding, but unless she is refloated soon she will likely break up.
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Honolulu
Makapua Head
Seattle to Yukon River Passenger Rates Set
Passage rates from Seattle to the lower Yukon via Dawson will be posted in mid September. The Dawson route remains active until September 30, after which navigation on the lower Yukon becomes problematic.
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Seattle
Yukon Rivers
Dawson
Locomotive for Swanitz Railroad Aboard Santa Ana
The steamer Santa Ana sails westward Friday carrying freight including the first locomotive for Colonel Swanitz's railroad now under construction from Valdez.
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Santa Ana
Colonel Swanitz
Valdez
Saratoga Set to Break Speed Records on Alaska Run
The Saratoga sails to St Michael and Nome next Saturday as officers aim to lower all records between Seattle and Seward peninsula. The log shows a speed of 16 knots and the ship will maintain that pace on the voyage.
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Saratoga
St. Michael and
Nome
Seattle
Seward Peninsula
Skeletons Found in Cave Near Carmanah Identified as Pio Crew?
Victoria British Columbia August 22 Lighthouse Keeper Daykin reports eight skeletons found in a Carmanah area cave along with a pon toon and a ship's boat. He notes the cave acts as a mantrap and the boat could not be retrieved due to rock obstruction. the men likely starved.
Pacific Coast Skeleton Find Drives Valencia Case Action
The Pal Trades assembly committees will sail to Vancouver Island to recover eight skeletons found near Carmanah Point if identified as Valencia victims. They await word from the revenue cutter Grant and try to locate it by wireless to issue orders. The discovery remains unconfirmed by the Pacific Coast Steamship Co. and no details reached officials.
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Pal Trades Assembly
Vancouver Island
Valencia
Carmanah Point
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Banquet Tonight for K County Republicans
The K County Republican club holds a banquet at the Leseht park pavilion tonight. John F. Miller serves as toastmaster as speakers include Senator Levi Ankeny Governor Albert B Mead Congressmen Cosgroen and Humphrey Senator Samuel Piles F C Harper John L Wilson William White John M Perry A Ballinger J M Wiestling and J B Knickerbooker.
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K County
Republican Club
Leseht Park
John F. Miller
Dreesen
Levi Ankeny
Albert B Mead
Poster Kieber Postpones Billboards Until Notice Arrives
Poster Kieber, a local billboard advertising agent, stated this morning they would not desist from finishing their downtown district billboards until they received official notification.
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Kieber
Dtetriet
Army officer to inspect Seattle commissary and quartermaster
Lieutenant Colonel Chamberlain of the inspector general's department United States army will be in Seattle tomorrow to inspect the commissary and quartermaster's departments.
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Chamberlain
Inspector General's Department
United States Army
Seattle
Measles Breaks Out Among Navy Troops at Fort Lawton
Four cases of measles reported among Third Section men at Fort Lawton. Aboard the transport Buford from Alaska the illness was first noticed. The cases are mild and all patients are quarantined.
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Fort Lawton
Alaska
Buford
Thaw pleads insanity in murder case
New York August 22 Harry Thaw's defense team chooses emotional insanity plea. Evelyal Thaw designated as principal defense witness to argue that Thaw was insane at the time of the killing but sane now.
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New York
Harry Thaw
Evelyal Thaw
Thaw
White Ther
Hoveric Arrives with 6000 Tons of Ratte for Canadian Extension
The British steamer Hoveric arrived at the Great Northern docks today carrying 6000 tons of ratte destined for use by the Great Northern on a Canadian extension project.
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Hoveric
Great Northern
Steamer Humboldt Arrives From Alaska With Gold Treasure
The steamer Humboldt is due this afternoon from southeastern Alaskan ports. Officials report a gold treasure on board valued at $465,000.
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Humboldt
Bertha Arrives in Port After Rough Northbound Voyage
Steamer Bertha reaches port from the westward with a large list of passengers and an ore shipment from Ellamar bound for Tacoma Smerter. The voyage northbound was rough and forced the Bertha to anchor, delaying eight days by the break in the voyage.
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Bertha
Moon
Ellamar
Tacoma Smerter
Saloonkeeper Fined for Aiding Underage Rowdy Group
MH Brookins, a saloonkeeper, was fined 850 by the Peace for allowing a group of boys aged 16 to 20 to gather at the saloon for intoxicating liquor. The case notes reference disorderly behavior and violation of local liquor laws.
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Brookins
Bete of the Peace
Davia
Aling Boya
Milkman Clarence Young Pleads Guilty to Theft
Clarence Young a milkman was arrested Monday for stealing a pint of milk valued at one cent and a milk bottle worth seven cents from A B Bradford. He was arraigned before Justice Tavin yesterday, pled guilty, and fined 26 dollars.
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Clarence Young
A. B. Bradford
T&vin
Funeral rites for Mary F Piepo held after Ravensdale murder
Funeral services for Mary F Piepo, killed in Ravensdale Saturday night, were held this afternoon at the Sacred Heart church. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery.
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Mary Fpiepo
Ravensdale
Bucred Heart Church
Calvary Cemetery
Lumber Land Valuations Boosted by County Board
King county will tax 110000 acres of Weyerhaeuser timber in a slated annual levy based on about 12.50 an acre after the board of equalization raised assessments by 20 percent following a hearing. Assessor’s initial value hovered near 10 an acre amid a disputed classification. The board held its first night session to hear small property owners plus the Columbia River Sound railroad and Pacific Coast company, with J C Ford arguing for lower valuations on title lands.
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King County
Weyerhaeuser Timber Company
County Board of Equalization
Peter
Columbia Uger Sound Railroad
Pacific Coast Company
J. C Ford
Body of Mrs Rows Brought From Valdes On Berton
The body of Mrs Rows, who died at Valdes, arrived on the steamer Berton at noon today. It was taken to Butterworth & Son's undertaking parlors. No cause of death has yet been reported.
Filipino police doughbird taken for illness in Manila
Martin Shea an ¢i-Manila policeman was picked up by Patrolman Osborne on first day last night suffering from an illness contracted in the Philippines. He was taken to the Whyside hospital.
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Martin Shea
Osborne
Philippines
Wee
Whyside
Mayor Harper Letter Sparks Graft Charge In City
Vincent Harper sent a sharp note to Mayor Moore implying city officials ignore graft. The letter followed Dr Hermon Titus being jailed for obstructing the sidewalk while trying to address a crowd at Second and Pike. Harper’s scathing tone suggested arrest outcomes and street-clearing pressures, with Moore declining further comment.
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Vincent Harper
Moore
Poliee
Oratera
Hermon Titus
Titus
Becond and
Pike
Five Acres at West Seat for Quick Cash Sale
Magnificent view of Bound ideal for platting. Owner must sell quickly. Address D-31 care Btar for particulars. Five acres at West Seat offered for 3000 dollars cash with a direct sale prompt.
Mayor cites unknown knowledge and defends Chief Wappenstein
The mayor discusses a letter attacking Chief Wappenstein and states it will not be heeded. He asserts the issue of keeping the streets clear will be handled through Chief Wappenstein, who will direct the response to the challenge.
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Wappenstein
Missing messengers report underhanded money delivery
Rh. M. Cooper reports a $30 gift intended for David Bratcam of the A. 20. T to be given to Captain Kug nut at Third and Pine. The boy did not deliver the money or return to the office since 11 yesterday forenoon. He was later seen with David Askew on the waterfront. Askew also failed to return to the office.
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Rh. M. Cooper
Stratford
David Bratcam
Kugnut
David Askew
A. DT. Messenger
Fire at Metabrook Hotel Hits Curtains From Faulty Wiring
A morning fire at the Metabrook hotel started when a heated wire near a window ignited curtains. Investigators say Sunset Telephone wires attached to a kitchen smoke stack overheated and damaged insulation, causing live contact with wood. The company will be required to redesign the wiring immediately.
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Metabrook
Seconday
Sunset Telephone Company
Ihe
Real Estate Split Lets Small Investors Buy Dexter Horton Building
The Trustee Company divides ownership of the Dexter Horton Building into 250 Unit-Interests allowing investments from modest sums. Investors may buy fractional units such as one tenth or two tenths, receiving proportional returns. Full details available at The Trustee Company office in the Lowman Building.
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Dexter Tipton Hank
Beattie
Dexter Horton
Seattle
Lowman Building
Ballard Man Kills Maniac on Milwaukee Train
A Ballard man Andrew Wilson shot and killed an escaped maniac aboard a train at Sparta as it headed to Milwaukee. The attacker wounded two passengers and five others were injured before Wilson fired. Wilson, with his wife and other Ballardites aboard, was returning to New York for the Eagles convention.
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Severa Ballard
East
Wisconsin
Sparta
Andrew Wilson
North
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Lansing
Mich
New York
Paul Kirkendall
Chiia Pederson
Leary Av
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