Western Washington fair to showcase stock near Seattle
Prominent stock farms within 400 miles of Seattle will attend the first Western Washington fair in Seattle from September 7 to 12. Oregon Agricultural College director Dr. James Whittycombe will judge livestock to ensure fair play. A cowboys troupe will perform rough riding and steer roping daily, with a forfeit for any horse they cannot rope and ride in time.
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Seattle
James Whithycombe
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Northwest
Foresters of America Hold Picnic at Wildwood Park
Several hundred people enjoyed a Foresters of America picnic at Wildwood park yesterday. The event featured games with a ball throwing contest for women and was highlighted by social recreation and community participation.
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Foresters of America
Wildwood Park
Record of Ballard Woman Throws 160 a
Mrs. R. Johnson of Ballard wins with a surprising throw of 160 a. The brief item notes her athletic achievement in a local event.
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R. Johnson
Ballard
Champagne Party Caught in Raid
William Jensen proprietor of the Bismarck Inn at First Avenue and Madison Street was arrested yesterday for violating the Sunday closing law and released on 200 bail. Police Sergeant Wilkes and three patrolmen interrupted a lively gathering as champagne was opened. Waiter William Reardon was also arrested with 100 bail.
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William Jensen
Bismarck
First Av
Madison St
Wilkes
William Reardon
Making Plans for the Big Congress in San Francisco
Arthur F. Francis of Cripple Creek Colorado permanent secretary of the Transe Mississippi Congress established headquarters in the Ferry Building Board of Trade rooms. The congress will convene October 6 to October 10 with expected attendance of at least 1000 delegates from outside California and 1000 from within the state.
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Ban Francisco
Arthur F. Francis
Cripple Creek
Colo
Board of Trade
Ferry Building
Cosgrove Campaign Speech Planned at Madrona Hall
Samuel G. Cosgrove, Republican gubernatorial hopeful, will speak at a Cosgrove club meeting tomorrow night at Madrona Hall 2let Ave and Jefferson St. Speakers include John C. Higgins Henry Watson Cornell and Howard Waterman.
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Samuel G. Cosgrove
Cosgrove Club
Madrona Hall
KE. Jefferson St. John C. Higgins
Henry Watson Cornell
Howard Waterman
Cosgrove
Reunion of Clallam County Residents in Woodland Park
All former Port Angeless and Clallam County residents living in King County will join a basket picnic reunion at Woodland Park Seattle on September 2 starting at 10 in the morning. An excursion will run from Port Angeles to accommodate attendees. It is expected about 500 former Clallam County residents will participate.
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Portangelee
Clallam County
King County
Woodland Park
Seattle
Port Angeles
Mary Forrest Sues Southern Pacific for 50000 Damages
In Santa Cruz on August 24 the Superior Court began hearing a $50,000 damage suit filed by Mary O Forrest against Southern Pacific over the death of her husband, an engineer, killed in an accident at Big Trees. The case, among the largest in the state, draws strong public attention.
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Santa Cruz
Cal
Mary O. Forrest
Southern Pacific Railroad
Mayor to Enforce Law on Unescorted Women in City
Fallen women must stay off the streets as Mayor Miller vows strict enforcement. Police have yet to remove “undesirable” women from uptown districts, though complaints allege patrolmen neglecting duty. Several lodgings harbor large numbers of the class, mainly on upper Piratay and Third Ave. An investigation is to be begun to address the alleged lapses.
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Eity
Miller Toay
Clase
Upper
Piratay
Becondan
Third Ave
Pike St
Jackson At
No Cheap Shows Near Exposition
The city council introduced an ordinance at a special meeting prohibiting amusement devices side shows and other entertainment within 2000 feet of the University of Washington tract and Alaska Pacific Yukon exposition grounds. The measure responds to petitions from residents who oppose numerous cheap tents near the exposition during the year.
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University of Washington
Exposition Grounds
Landslide Destroys Power Plant Cuts Walla Walla Utilities
A major slide near Walla Walla floods the Northwestern Gas and Electric power house, plunging the city into blackout and leaving streetcar service halted. Crews work to resume operations within about 48 hours as water fills the river channel and backs into the plant.
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United Press
Walla Walla
Three City
Northwestern Gas & Electric Company
Deliberations Postpone Stock Certificate Act One Year
After two days of study, the commission on uniform laws sent back the model stock certificate law to the subcommittee. It will receive another year of consideration as final action is postponed.
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Commission On Uniform Laws
Cadets to be Examined for Revenue Service Positions
Eleventh hour candidates for the examination of cadet and cadet engineers in the revenue cutter service may be examined by Lieut W Be W Mall, the examining officer. They may be examined regardless of filing, if deemed qualified. The test is at the federal court rooms Fourth and Marion at 8 30 tomorrow morning with a physical examination by the department at Washington.
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Revenue Cutter Service
Registration Books Open At City Hall For Election
City hall registration books will be open daily from morning until evening until the election. The measure was passed in special session by the city council. Councilman Mullen urged extending registration and Comptroller Carroll discussed hiring clerks to handle the listings. Several ordinances were also introduced regarding local improvements and department funding.
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Niu
Mullen
Carrol
Lumber Steamer Waiwera Tied Up at Mukilteo
The British steamer Waiwera has been at Mukilteo since August 1 awaiting lumber loading for Australia. Charterers J J Moore & Co sent work to Rothschild & Jones who were told by the union council they could not load the vessel due to a disputed contract with Watta firm. The steamer Captain has held the vessel since August 1 but is expected to begin loading tomorrow.
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Mukilteo
Australia
J. J. Moore & Co
Rothschild & Jones
Puget Sound
Longshoremen's Union
Vensel
Hamilton
Watta
Rothechild
Four Puget Sound wheat fleet ships reach Falmouth
Four weasels of the Puget sound wheat fleet arrived at Falmouth England on Saturday. The Bonchamps departed April 6 and the other three ships Be gura Eygliehorn and Jacobsen sailed in late March. The Palmyra from Antwerp for Valparaiso was reported lost as overdue.
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Puget Sound
Falmouth
England
Bonchamps
Begura
Eygliehorn
Jacobsen
Palmyra
Antwerp
Valparaiso
Health Board to Inspect Bakeries and Schools
Health Commissioner Crichton will order close inspections of bakeries and bakery restaurants focusing on cleanliness and ventilation. Noncompliant establishments will be required to make changes. The health department also plans another inspection of city school buildings ahead of September's school openings.
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Crichton
Health Department
Italian Cruiser Puglia to Arrive Tonight in Harbor
Advices from Vancouver indicate the Italian cruiser Puglia will reach port this evening and remain three days. At the Italian American club, committees are formed to plan a banquet for the officers with pirates to be laid for about 45 and the night prior to the ship’s departure.
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Conall
A. J. Ghigtione
Vancouver
Puglia
Pugna
Protest Against Community Barn Protests Grow
Residents accuse a Second ny and Blaine street community stable of causing typhoid fever and threaten an epidemic. Property owners filed a protest against a permit for an addition to the stable and plan to present detailed objections at the Board of Public Works meeting.
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Second Ny. W
Blaine St
Board of Public Works
Americans after Zeppelin’s plans
Count Zeppelin was visited by agents of a hidden American syndicate offering 4 million dollars for the airship lost at Echterdigen and 1 million for the plans. He refused, saying he remains committed to his project.
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United Press
Geneva
Switzerland
Count Zeppelin
Echterdigen
Zeppeln
West Seattle saloon referendum set for November 3 vote
Councilman Max Wardall introduced an ordinance at a special meeting to revoke four West Seattle saloons in a November 3 referendum aligned with the county election. The venues include the Reception Bar run by John Hartig, King & Owens saloon, and Mahnken & Co liquor resort. Eddie Householder’s return with Aberdeen prompts a noted comment on moving the right field fence back 100 feet, with Brinker in Mahon’s place strengthening the Black Cats batting order.
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Max Wardall
West Seattle
John Hartig
King & Owens
H. F E. Mahnken & Co
Eddie Householder
Aberdeen
Eddie
Brinker
Mahon
Black Cats
Seattle Tacoma Route Fare and Schedule Highlight
Seattle to Tacoma route offers a 350 round trip fare with a 50 cent discount. Four round trips daily depart Seattle at 6:45, 10:25 a.m., 2:05 and 6:45 p.m. From Tacoma departures are 6:35 a.m. 12:16, 3:65 and 7:30 p.m. Agent AU Geeley Jr provides contact details in Seattle and Tacoma offices.
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Seattle-Tacoma
Seattle
Tacoma
Geeley, Jr
Auto crash injures five near Athandra Mont
An automobile accident four miles from Athandra Montana yesterday afternoon left Henry M. P. badly injured. Mrs Hutte sustained a head wound and Mrs D. Aydena of California also reported injuries. Several others were treated at the scene.
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United Press
Helena
Athandra
Mont
Finland on alert as rumors of Russian revolt stir nation
Reports from Helsinki describe Russia threatening Finland with renewed harassment and possible mobilization. The public mood grows tense as officials deny immediate action while excitement spreads across the country.
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Helsingfors
Ruseia
Finland
Church women seize case of gambler in Reno
In Reno on August 28 a female gambler involved in roulette activities faced action as church women press the case. Sheriff declined to comment on details. Treasury leaders reported receipts of 1,934,000 and 62,230,000 in today’s statement.
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Reno
Nev
Nan Rooney
Treasury
Washington
Aug
University grounds sale ends at ten cash and six par
A fragmentary notice advertises a lawn or grounds sale at International Bond & Realty tied to 1908 American Rank. It notes a low stock of items priced around ten cash and six par, urging fast action as few units remain.
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University Grounds
Internation Bond & Realty
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