George H Sparling Candidate for Coroner
George H Sparling of Seattle runs as sole candidate for coroner on his slate. A Fifth Ward Republican, he is a University of Washington graduate with a Michigan degree, a former surgeon in war hospitals, and has ties to the United Mine Workers. Endorsements noted from local associations.
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Sparling
Cana Reaident
Seattle
Spar
Sears
Newcastle
Fifth
The
of Washington
the of Michigan
War Hospital Association
United Mine Work
County Central
Websters to Clash With Knights of Columbus at Dugdale Park
Two fast Seattle amateur teams meet tomorrow at Dugdale's park as Joe Schlumpf's Websters face the Knights of Columbus. A $100 side bet hinges on the result with Sehmuts or Agnew slated to pitch for the Websters and Reardon handling the load for the Knights.
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Seattle
Dugdale's Park
Joe Schlumpf
Websters
Knights of Columbus
Sehmuts
Agnew
Reardon
Knights
Wheat Market Shows Buyer Advantage in Chicago
The wheat market behaved splendidly today from a buyer's standpoint with Northern wheat dropping 6 cents a bushel in 30 minutes. This movement suggests strong demand and quick price adjustment during trading in Chicago.
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United Now Chicago
Northern
Lawyers Play Baseball in Vancouver Battle at Dugdale Park
The Seattle Lawyers baseball team faced the Vancouver bar in an afternoon game at Dugdale’s Park. A large crowd gathered for the 3 30 p m start as the Seattle contingent, composed of former college players, sought revenge for past defeats.
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Vancouver
Seattle Lawyers
Dugdale's Park
Seattle
Insurance Agents Oppose Shively Candidacy
A disorderly early draft notes a Resolution condemning the candidacy of a deputy insurance commissioner and mentions five agents opposing the state insurance official. The fragment hints at political infighting within the insurer community.
Water rent notices and insurance ballot notes from Seattle
Notice to water consumers warns payment due dates for properties north of Union and west of Galer. Republican nomination for insurance commissioner discussed with a Seattle life and fire agents group opposing J H Shively. Romanian laborer Peter Ronkife was buried by earth at Madison Street, broken legs, taken to Pacific Hospital.
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Sec
Union Union Streets
Shively
Life and Fire
Seattle
J. H. Shively
Reuben
Peter Ronkife
Thirday
Madison St
Pacific Hospital
Bryan in Chicago delivers tariff talk amid platform dispute
William Jennings Bryan arrived in Chicago from Des Moines and spoke at the Auditorium Annex where a temporary platform collapse interrupted his rally. He urged tariff revision and accused Republicans of favoring protected interests while calling for tax justice and proportional contributions.
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United Press
William Jennings Bryan
Des Moines
National
Auditorium Annex
Bryan
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Special Sunday Exhibition by Prof Moran on Swimming
An exhibition at the river with Prof Moran performing fancy swimming and an underwater appearance as he swims the Narrows with hands and feet tied. Boats depart from plier 2 at the foot of Yester way each hour. Round trip costs 50 cents.
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Moran
Narrows
Plier 2
Yester Way
Yosemite Orneee
University
Hoods Canal
University Street
Brinnon
New Steamship H. Bt. Kennedy Under Construction
Portland reports the new steamship H. Bt. Kennedy for the Port Orchard route has its framework completed and rivets begun on steel plates. At 190 feet length with a 28 foot beam and 12 foot depth, she will be daylight powered and dedicate space for social halls instead of extra staterooms. The Kennedy is slated for commission on April 1, 1900.
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Portland
H. Bt. Kennedy
Port Orchard
Kennedy
Women faint in scramble at McCarthy stock sale
A chaotic morning at the McCarthy Dry Goods receivership sale drew a dense crowd of bargain hunters. Four women fainted amid the rush, while others adjusted their attire in nearby stores and mirrors as the crowd pressed toward discounted stock.
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McCarthy Dry Goods Company
Merry
Nettie
Bank Statement Summary From Oakans Weekly Report
The weekly bank statement shows increases in reserves on deposits and deposits overall, plus increases in specie and legal tender. Loans and discounts fall, circulation declines, and total loans stand at 1,286,591,200 with reserves up and liabilities up from the prior week. A stray note mentions a runaway boy headed for Luna Park, prompting a light aside about Uncle Hiram.
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NEW Oakans
U. S
Luna Park
Hiram
Champions Return from London Olympic Weight Throw Trio
Matt Mc Grath John J Pianagan and Ralph Rose arrived in New York aboard the Cel tic from England and were greeted by friends They toured Ireland after the Games and will attend a large reception next Saturday The champions expect to stay in the east a month or two and hope to win national titles before returning to California They praised the London games despite complaints of British judges
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United Press
New York
Matt McGrath
John J. Pianagan
Ralph Rose
Celtic
England
Ireland
London
Rowe
East
California
Baogtish
Phillips Denies Agnew Story In Local Sheriff Race
Charles W. Phillips campaign denounces a rumor that he will withdraw before the primary to back Agnew. The denial calls the rumor false and unfounded, urging voters to judge the candidate on merit. Local context mentions campaign figures Gray and Morganstern and a retail note about gym shoes.
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Charles W. Phillips
Agnew
Nillips
Charlies HH
Phillipeto
Kb County
Dames Row
MW. Gray
R KR. Morganstern
First Ave
Returning guardsmen visit Seattle
Eighteen hundred soldiers from North Dakota Montana and Idaho at American Lake are on a two days leave. About 1 500 are in Seattle as orders to break up the encampment are expected shortly.
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Fighteen
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
American Lake
Seattle
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Mathews Park
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van Horn-Young Realty Company
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J.E. Orr Company, Inc
Alaska Building
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Charleston
Bremerton Development Co
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Seattle Ageate
Nature
Northwest Trust & Safe Deposit Company
Seattle, Wash
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Hartman Albrandel Myer Avo Aa Omita
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Preside
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Casline
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Spokane
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1814
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Pioneer Square
First Avenue
F. M. Spinning
Seatile
Westonney
G. Levell
de Annes
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Dancing Pavilion
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Second Ave
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Quaker Drug Co
Emergency Laboratories
West Twenty-fifth Street
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