Governor McGraw denounces reporter amid county commission row
Gov McGraw slams Edwin Kelowy of the Times during a heated exchange over a Moore canal plan article. James A Moore intervenes as the governor defends his stance, with tensions rising among county commissioners and two factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. McGraw
the Times
Inetinet
Trey John Ft
McGraw
Hewe
Edwin O. Kelowy
Board of Commissione
Gov. Methaw
Chamber of Committee
Moore Canal
Gov
James A Moore
Gov McGrew
County Commission
Pennsylvania club to appoint officers this Monday
A Pennsylvania society will meet in the club room on Monday at six oclock to choose officers. Mr Reed is mentioned in relation to the organization and its duties during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Reed
Bellinghan Arrests Stir Seattle Girls Case
A muddled report describes arrests of individuals connected to a Seattle area incident involving a group of girls found wandering the streets. Details remain unclear as the court case progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bork
Mob Rears To Lynch Suspects In Atlanta Incident
A mob of about 56 men and boys gathered in Atlanta on August 24 to demand the lynching of a Lawrence girl, aiming to seize and punish alleged suspects amid tensions and fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Lawrence
Garland acquires Mexican company amid western venture
A recently bought Mexican firm was found by Garland on arrival in Puget, while en route south to Diego. The events unfold as Garland completes the purchase last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puget
Garland
Hee
Diego
Broken in Broad Daylight at Hed Drag Store
Reported theft at Bartells Hed Drag Store 610 Second Ave Drives. Ongoing search for electric hats and belts. Saturday sale advertised with unclear pricing.
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Bartells’ Hed Drag Store
Second Ave
unclear OCR fragment about a deposit book and earnings
Fragmentary text mentions a deposit book, a client partner, earnings, and day earning prospects. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable from the readable portion.
Overnight Entries at The Meadows Race Card
Entries listed for Saturdays races at The Meadows across seven furlongs to one mile and a half. The fields include 2-year-olds up to 4-year-olds plus older in multiple purses. Notable entrants include Virginia, Boy, Black Cloud, Our Battle, and Fisher Boy among others in seven races with detailed post positions and weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welling
Virginia, Boy
Thaddeus
Lady's Heauty
Doug Mumofs
Pool Toro Sock
Crodesnesen Adel
Grace Bt. Clair
Ruby
Sheridan
King County considers rolling stock and tax roll corrections
Prosecuting Attorney Kenneth Mackintosh presents opinion that private carrier rolling stock entering Seattle is not assessable in King County. Board to remove certain nonresident certificated properties from rolls while retaining resident assessments. Board revises improvement valuations and raises Seattle Brewing & Malting Co. tax. Evening session planned to hear Beattie Electric company on its amendment.
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Seattle
King County
County Board of Equalization
Kenneth Mackintosh
Mackintosh
Recidente
Seattle Brewing & Malting Company
Beattie Electric Company
Petition to commute death sentence for Adolph Webber
A petition was filed with Gov. Earl Warren today to commute the death sentence of Adolph Webber, the Placer county murderer. Jurors will affidavits claim they would not have voted for death had new evidence been allowed. A neighbor says he was not called as a witness because he would not testify for the prosecution.
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Sacramento
Cal
Pardee
Adolph Webber
Placer County
Webber
Union Pacific Stock Soars in Market Move
Union Pacific stock rose near the close in New York on August 24 racing higher by about four points. B. H. Iriman and associates reportedly earned over $3,000 from the surge as the high mark touched 189 with two hundred shares forecast to rise.
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New York
Union Pacific
B. H. Iriman
Track laying and grading on Colorado 1 begun
The work on Colorado 1 for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad began yesterday afternoon with two assistant franchise inspectors from the city assigned to oversee the project.
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Colorado
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Mysterious league forms to oppose municipal ownership
A Seattle group calling itself the Seattle Economic League announced its formation after months of secret meetings. The new group, led by J M Frink and Georges W Stetson with officers from streetcar and utility firms, vows opposition to municipal street railway plans and Cedar River water bonds.
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The
League
J M. Frink
Old
Seattle Street Railway Company
Seattle Med Tric Company
Georges W. Stetson
Stetson Post Company
Burrat & Goets
Seattle Eieetric Company
Charlies O
Osner & Melhorn
H.R
Seattle Light Company
John H. McGraw
George P. Meacham
J. R. Mason
Kt Kinnear
John Hi. McGraw
Seattle
Olympia
M. Kinnear
Georgetown Water Company
Georgetown
Meat Maulers of the Matrimonial Market
Milwaukee crowds a bachelor butchers boom as president Joseph Seng urges master butchers nationwide to bring marriageable daughters to the 20th annual convention in Milwaukee August 21 to 23. He claims Milwaukee has the nation's highest bachelor rate and predicts weddings will result from convention friendships. A Indiana woman’s photograph stirs interest among eligible butchers.
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Milwaukee
Joseph Seng
Butchers’ Assecration
America
Ikis
United States
Beng
Walt
Fromm
Indiana
Open Letter to Mr Frink Urges Fair Tax on Utilities
The Seattle Star prints an open letter to J. M. Prink of Beattie Economic Club urging the county board of equalization to reassess public service corporations. It cites Seattle Electric, Seattle Lighting, Puget Sound Electric Railway, Sunset Telephone and other franchises as undervalued, with property taxes argued to be 10 to 30 percent of real value. The letter notes reduced assessments and asks for club action before adjournment to ensure fair valuations and public service accountability.
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Rolla
Sorvenor
County Board of Equalization
Board of Equalization
Seattle Electric Company
Seattle Lighting Company
Puget Sound Electric Railway Company
Seattle
Georgetown Water Company
Beattie Electric Company
Old Limite of Beattie
Sunset Telephone Company
Cv Board of Equalization
Seattle Star
Steamers Line Up Sailings From Seattle Ports
Steamer San Mateo to sail late today for St Michael and Nome with full cargo. Steamer Jeffie due tonight from Skagway. Bark Ferris 3 tied to Everett firm for lumber car to San Francisco. The Montara to return to Seattle SF trips then repairs. Queen and City of Puebla arrive and depart with passengers and freight. Texan arrives to load for Honolulu and New York.
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San Mateo
St. Michael
Nome
Jeffie
Skagway
San Francisco
City of
Puebla
Rosecrans.ia
Seattle
Obto
White Star Steamship Company
Texan
Honolulu
New York
Cook Wanted for Murder on Norwegian Schooner
Julius Johannsen, the cook of the Norwegian schooner Northern Lssen, is sought in San Francisco on a murder charge. Police and the ship’s crew cite his hip disease and say he has not been allowed to land since departure. Detective Adama seeks more information before arrest.
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Julius Johannsen
Wall
San Francisco
Johannsen
Thomas Lenahan
Martines
Adama
Adame
Hotel Lincoln 5 Sold for 275000 in Realty Boom
The Hotel Lincoln sold for 276000 through M B Crane Co to a syndicate led by Oregon capitalists. The deal includes the northwest double corner of Fourth Ave and Madison St and the brick hotel built in 1901 with remodels, plus all furnishings. Nearby sales on Fourth Ave and a church property change hands were also reported.
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Lincoln
M. B. Crane & Co
Oregon
Fourthay
Madison St
Fourth Av
Colum
Bia
Fourth
Jamen
Baptist Church
Fourth Ay
Cherry
James Eta
Senator Clapp
Madison
Marion
Ferguson Hotel
Thirday
Spring
Senecasts
J. D. Trenholme
Geo. B. Meacham & Co
Water Shutoff Scheduled Between Sunnyside and Fifteenth
Water will be shut off tomorrow Saturday from 5 a m to 5 pm between Sunnyside and Fifteenth at northeast and between Lake Union and East Fifty eighth at.
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Sunnyside
Fifteenth
Lake Union
East Fifty Eighth
Northwestern Steamship President Aboard Steamer Northwestern
John Rosene, president of Northwestern Steamship Co and allied bodies, sails on the Northwestern bound from Nome to St Michael and expected to reach Seattle tomorrow.
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John Rosene
Northwestern Steamship Company
Aeouth
Northwestern
Nome
St. Michael
Beattle
Lingerie Lace Blouse Described with Val Display
A detailed description of a lace lingerie blouse highlights the fine batutte with Val enciennes inserts. The feature showcases lace on the front, with val incorporated into the batate. Perpendicular and horizontal lines hold the lace, while double flounces and elbow banded sleeves add dressy detail.
U. P. Favored for Fourth Avenue Entry
At tonight's corporations committee meeting in the city, the Union Pacific is expected to be granted Fourth Avenue access for an entrance. The committee plans to recommend the franchise ordinance in full after a clause by clause review by the city engineer and committee members to ensure legality and compatibility with other franchises.
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Corporations Committee
Union Pacific
Fourth Ave
Congregation Names New Pastor Arthur Vall
Ballard church selects Rev Arthur Vall as pastor designate. Vall previously served as state evangelist for Western Washington and led University Place church in Seattle. He assumes duties next week. Dr Martin to speak on Infant Baptisms this evening.
Norfolk seaman Raynor Wella sentenced for AWOL
In Norfolk Virginia Raynor Wella the millionaire seaman was convicted of being absent without leave and sentenced to ten days of bread and water in irons.
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Norfolk
Raynor Wella
Have You Ever Seen a Battleship
A promotional notice invites readers to visit the United States Navy Yard on Sunday to view the White Squadron. It suggests the Port Orchard route with boats from Pier 2 at 6 30, 11 38, 1 16, 2 30, 6 30, and 7 30 p m, signaling a round trip voyage between Seattle and Bremerton.
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United States Navy Yard
Seattle
Bremerton
Port Orchard
Pier 2
Walters on 11 day vacation. streets office manned
A. L. Walters, superintendent of streets, is out of the city on his annual 11 day vacation. His office is in charge of Assistant Street Superintendent BD BK Thomas.
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A. L. Walters
BD BK Thomas
Fall Styles Announced by E. N Brooks Co
E N Brooks Co unveils new fall styles at its store locations on 1331 and nearby. The announcement highlights fresh fashions and seasonal offerings to attract shoppers.
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Gott
Sturt
E. N Brooks @ Co
Horse Owners Buying Stable Supplies From Tom Henderson
Horse owners spend on saddles harnesses bogey whips and other gear from Tom Henderson the caddy shopkeeper at 212 Occidental Ave. He offers handmade harnesses and stable items to riders and farmers in the district.
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Tom Henderson
Occidental Av
Heavier Weight for Gane and Nelson Says Training Returns
Goldfield Nerv. Aug. 24 Joe Gane reports weight at 135 pounds and to resume heavy training until next week. Nelson rested but now plans to restart workouts. weight gain is thought to reflect acclimation. Gane won a poker game but withheld winnings.
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Goldfield
Nerv
Joe Gane
Nelson
Run Down by Train Near Brooklyn
William Milla a section foreman for the Northern Pacific was struck by a passenger train at 10 this morning near Brooklyn while moving a velocipede. His left leg was broken and he was taken to Seattle General Hospital.
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William Milla
Northern Pacific
Brooklyn
Seattle Ceneral Hospital
Ship Ernest Legrouge Handled From Hamburg to Seattle
A wire reports the vessel Ernest Legrouge sailed from Hamburg bound for Seattle with a cement cargo. Spink sells sash cord No 6 at 490 and No 7 at 690.
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Ernest Legrouge
Hamburg
Seattle
Ex- Spink
Ose
City to Begin Cuts in 1907 Estimates
Councilman Crichton, chair of the city council finance committee, announced this morning that work to cut the 1907 department estimates would start at the adjournment of the board of equalization.
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Crichton
Board of Equalization
Steamer Hurmbeldt sails for Southeast Alaska ports with 45 aboard
The steamer Hurmbeldt sails tonight carrying 45 passengers including Lieut. Schick bound for Fort Gibbon. Many travelers head to Fairbanks for winter stay. An ad notes saddleryman Tom Henderson at 212 Occidental Ave offering a large stock and low prices.
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Hurmbeldt
Alaskan
Lieut. Schick
Fort Gibbon
Fairbanks
Canal Resolutions Put To Public Vote
County commissioners passed canal resolutions to submit the canal question to the public with no stated liability for damages. They require protection for the United States, King County, and James A Moore before work begins, with the Chamber of Commerce to provide protection. Waivers from property owners are already secured.
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United States
King County
James A. Moore
Chamber of Cammerce
Mwell
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Moore
Chamber of Commerce
County Commissioners
Prosecution Dropped in Rainier-Girand Hotel Case
The case against the Rainier-Girand hotel bartender Kennedy was dropped after the prosecuting attorney refused to reissue a complaint. He argued the money allegedly taken from Morrison was legally earned by a game of chance, thus Kennedy cannot be prosecuted.
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Rainier-Girand Hotel
Kennedy
Morrison
Kenney
Hydrants and Water Mains Topic for Fire Chiefs Meet
Chief Ralph Cook will present a paper on hydrants and water mains for fire service at the Pacific Coast Association of Fire Chiefs convention in Calgary Alberta from August 23 to 36. He was granted a 10 day leave of absence by the mayor today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Cook
Pacific Coast Association of Fire Chiefs
Calgary
Alberta
Cook
Moore
Prominent Woman Visits Seattle for Perfume Sale
Miss Genevieve Petite of Econome arrives in Seattle to attend a major perfumery sale at Bartells Red Creme Drug Store on Second Ave. The event advertises discounts with brands like Colgate's La France and Hallan Violet at reduced prices tomorrow Satur day.
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Genevieve Petite
Econome
Seattle
Bartells Red Creme
Second Ave
Colgate
Pensud
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Hart
Odd Fellows
Henry EB Reed
Pacific
Portland
PENN
Society
Bellinghan
Feders
Yesterda Miller
Hows Trenh
Georges Thers P
B.D
W. B. Hutchinson Co
Olympia Club
Bearding
Piresay
Seattl Economie League
Taxpayers’ League
Bacelor Butchers
Hubbard Somner
Charles Munkwitz
Charles Elkhart
Charles Seymour
MR. Frink
J. M. Prink
Beattie Economic Club
Seattie Economic Club
Beattie, Waeh
Rosene
U. P
Concent Belle
Sullivan
Marie Esher
Dr. Kismet
Bert Arthur
el Verracco
Paddy Lynch
Ballard Notes
Millionaire Sailor
Walters
braith-Bacon Company
Bull Dogs
Navy
Humboldt
Occidental Ave
Northwest
Chamber
Eagle Clothing Co
First Ave
the Crown Clothing Co
Crown Clothing Co
First Avenue
Arthur B. Callaham Clothing Company
Ore
Callaham
Post Office
Crown Clothing Company
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