Knights Templar visitors to Seattle from across the nation
More than 2000 Knights Templar from across the United States pass through Seattle en route to the San Francisco tri annual conclave. Washington commandery hosts at the Butler, with 125 officials in attendance and local committees guiding receptions for many arriving commanderies arriving August 24 through September 2.
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Knights Templar
United States
Seatte
Washington Commandery
Butler
McGrath
San Francisco
Knights Plat
Seattle
William
Metlieh
P. GC
Cincinnati
George M. Moulton
P.O M
Illinois
Albro BE. Chase
Maine
Edwin Chamberlain
G. M
Texas
Will H. Brewster
P. E C
Vermont
George W. Fels
Nebraska
Moran Bros
Seattle Commandery
Corinthian Chasseaur Commandery
ER. W. Craven
H. A. Kyer
C. E. Patten
Pilgrim Commander
Tom Claffey
S. B. Limerick
H. A. Raser
Reston Commandery
Chas A. Cook
Frank Hammond
A. B. Graham W. V. Rine
Yellowstone Park
Avauet
Joseph Winship
Hamilton and
Holy Sepulchre
Colorado Knights Templar
St. John and Calvary
de Molay
Hoston
Washington
Tacoma
Scranton
Williamsport
Mary
Zubrick challenges Turner for 149 pound bout in Buffalo
Warren Zubrick of Buffalo challenges Rafe Turner to a 149 pound boxing match. Zubrick, noted for a strong reputation, previously fought Frank Erne and matched near win in a foul loss, beat Kid Williams in a Frisco prelim, and impressed observers like Tommy Burns who would back him for a Turner clash.
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Warren Zubrick
Buffalo
N. Y
Rafe Turner
Zubrick
Frank Erne
Frisco
Williams
Wil- Mama
Young Gibbs
Seattle
Tommy Burns
Buffalo Lad
Turner
Notable wedding reunion at Trinity church in San Francisco
In San Francisco Aug 2 a reception and banquet at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church honors Rev Dr John A B Wilson who has united about 2000 couples in marriage over his career. He expects many to attend from across the state to answer the toast Is Marriage a Failure as guests gather tonight.
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Ban Vwrancisco
Cal
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
John A. B. Wilson
Wilson
Meny Narta
Stata
How the Rev James Lost a Wife
In Ritzville on August 5, Mrs Mabel Morris James, wife of Rev Frederick J James, testified in superior court that the Methodist minister was cruel and often ordered her to harness the family team while he studied. She described a pattern of anger and doors slammed in her face, leading to the dissolution of the marriage.
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Ritzville
Mabel Morris James
Frederick J. James
Adama County
Superior Court
Frederick J
James
Banquet to Honor Lealie M. Shaw in King County
B C Hughes to act as toast master at a Saturday banquet tendered by the Young Men’s Republican chair of King County. Speakers include Gov. H G McBride Mayor R A Bal linger Will E Humphrey and A B Mead. All Republicans invited. Dinner at Washington hotel.
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B. C. Hughes
Lealie M. Shaw
King County
H .G. McBride
R. A. Ballinger
Will E. Humphrey
A. BE. Mead
Washington Hotel
Boats Stolen From Leechi Park, Police Probing
Mrs Budiong reports four boats stolen in two weeks from Budiong's boat house at Leechi Park. She says youths hire the craft, vanish with them, possibly via north and south waterways to salt water, then sell them cheaply in the city or other Sound towns. Police are investigating.
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Mra. Budiong
Budiong
Leechi Park
Roanoke Liner Delayed Sails Saturday After Court Bond
The Nome liner Roanoke's departure to Nome is postponed to Saturday due to heavy freight. The ship was detained in federal court on Tuesday by Northwestern Iron Works but released yesterday on a 6000 dollar bond.
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Nome
Roanoke
Northwestern Iron Works
Wedded at Rectory in St Mark’s Ceremony
Robert Moore and Wilda Bradley were married at St Mark's rectory at 8:20 last evening by Rev J P D Llwyd. The groom is a prosperous young contractor in the city and the bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Bradley of Seattle, with relatives of both families present.
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Robert Moore
Mins Wilda Bradley
St. Mark's Rectory
J. P. D. Llwyd
Mr. Moore
Minas Bradley
Thomas F. Bradley
Seattle
Court grants decree after recount of testimony
Reverend Jamon restated votes and learned counsel argued flaws with his wife’s testimony. Jude Neal accepted her view of the case and granted the decree.
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Jamon
Jude Neal
Horn Goes East on Mining Tour and Theft Report
Gen. WJ Horn of the Northern Pacific, touring coal miners, leaves for Roslyn BC then St. Paul. A burglar hits V. Kihara at 71 Sixth Avenue South, entering through a rear window and stealing 100 dollars and a certificate of deposit for 565 dollars from Sound National Bank.
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WJ. Horn
Northern Pacific
Roslyn
St. Paul
V. Kihara
Sixth Avenue South
Sound National Bank
Disguised British Minister in Recall Scare Chronicle
The article recalls how recalling ambassadors has led to strange adventures from brigand encounters to disguises. It cites cases from Constantinople to St. Petersburg, including a British minister returning in a workman’s outfit after a storm and a failed attempt to pass a hostile Berlin crowd.
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Constantinople
St. Petersburg
Cit
Thair
Ivalrously
Berlin
Accused Of Murder She Inspects the Gallows
Agnes Myers, jailed in Kanbam City on murder charges, draws public attention as she calmly questions the gallows during arraignment. The case centers on the death of her husband Clarence Myers and a confessed plot by Frank Hottman, whose statements may be coerced.
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Kanbamb City
Mre
Agnes Myers
Aines
Clarence
Clarence Myers
Blackull
Mra Myers
Frank Hottman
Walla Walla
Wash
Myers
Hottman
Mrs. Myers
Eulien
Hemen Dies After Runaway Accident in City
Frank P. Hemen of 2019 First Avenue died at Providence hospital after a runa way crash. The 60 year old retiree suffered broken ribs and brain concussion from the trampling by an agitated horse along the sidewalk in front of the Ronney Watson morgue. His wife and two sons survive, and funeral arrangements were not yet made.
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Eane
Hemen
Aku
Ronney-Watson
Hooney-Watson Company
May veto fire law risks new ordinance override
The council’s fire limit ordinance may fail without council reenactment over a mayoral veto. Mayor Pallinger and Inspector Place probe the measure while the chief inspector objects, citing risks of three story wooden buildings in the second fire limit versus the two story cap. City Engineer Thomson reportedly shares concerns.
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Pallinger
Bulldst
Piece
Thomson
Robbery Report From Avon Office Stamps and Cash Taken
Avon Idaho August 25 The local office was robbed of seventy dollars in stamps and ten dollars in cash while the custodian, Mrs Reney, was away yesterday. The incident involves a theft during her absence and occurred at the Scripps News Association office in Avon.
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Avon
Idaho
Reney
Ringling Bros Big Show Enthralls Seattle Audiences
The Ringling Bros circus dazzles Seattle with "Jerusalem and the Crusades" pageant and a host of acts. Baby Boo the elephant draws crowds, while 40 elephants and a trained seal band entertain under the big canvas. Clowns, dancers, acrobats, ponies, and trick sowns headline a wide array of tricks and feats. Northwest Safe Deposit and Trust Co was named administrator for the estate of Frank Warman by Superior Judge Tallipan this morning.
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Ringling Bros
Jerusalem
Baby Boo
Big Sea
Seattle
Northwest Safe, Deposit and Trust Company
Frank Warman
Tallipan
Fat Fryer Palmer Heard From Again
Davenport, Washington reports that a Palmer letter claiming to be from the state Republican committee requests a $75 donation for campaign purposes. Postmaster L. A. Inkster made the letter public, noting Palmer is listed as secretary. The scene fuels Republican discontent after the Tacoma convention.
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Palmer
Davenport
Wash
Ucket
Kloh
Valover
State Republican Committee
L. A. Inketer
Inketer
Reputy
Washington
Tacoma
Iitherto
Turner
Case Postponed in Encheatment of Lou Graham Estate
In Superior Court this afternoon Special Attorney H H Baton moved to continue the encheatment case of the Lou Graham estate to next week. The main issue is whether the estate escheats to the county or to the state, with Eaton seeking to claim a half interest under a contract with the county commissioners. The county plans to test the contract’s validity and may refuse to surrender any portion if the county receives the property.
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Lou Graham
Superior Court
H. H. Baton
Katona
Trial of Mrs Herehko Ends Without Evidence
Mary Herehko held in county jail for aiding the Zedick brothers in the brutal killing of her husband John Merchko at Franklin. Testimony inadequate. judge dismissed for lack of evidence. Zedick brothers found not guilty at preliminary hearing.
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Mary Herehko
Joli
Zedick Brothers
John Merchko
Pranklin
Wea
Talimane Court
Japanese advance in eastern front near Liao Yang road
Central News dispatch from Liao Yang reports Japanese forces moving east against General Kuropatkin. The vanguard of eight companies clashed with Russians at Lisdeleniang but did not break through. Fighting continues today along the Liao Yang road.
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London
Liao Y
Kuropatkin
Liao Yang Road
Lise Dleneiang
Man Loses Money after Shop Purchase in Seattle
Gasons and his wife arrived in Seattle from Hillman City last Saturday to buy goods. Gasons discovered his $4 pocket cash and a $225 certificate of deposit had vanished after entering the Eastern Clothing store. He halted the certificate payment at the bank and alerted police. Detective Byrnes is on the case.
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Y. Gasons
Seattle
Hillman City
Gasons
Eastern Clothing
Gasens
Byrnes
Fetxer Wins Breakthrough Cook County Divorce Record
Mrs Mary Fetxer secured a divorce from John Veteer Union Traction Pay chairman on desertion. She awarded 46900 alimony and a 20000 dollar check in court before Judge Bretano. The ruling set a Cook County divorce record.
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Chicago
Mary K. Fetxer
John Veteer
Union Traction Com- Pay
Cook County
Bretano
Read of Garden of Eden title dispute and fraud suit
Andrew Humes 70 sues C. D. Hillman for 400 dollars claiming Hillman promised a clear title to four Garden of Eden lots but produced only an abstract the plaintiff alleges is fraudulent. Humes paid cash and seeks restitution plus legal costs.
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C. D. Hillman
Garden of Eden
Hillman City
Humes
C. A. Reynolds
Hillman
Homes
They Want Reforms They Want Reforms
Portland Aug. 36 mining congress adopts resolutions for Alaska claiming reform to allow one man to file two mineral locations on any one creekone by power of attorney aiming to curb wholesale staking. It also seeks an assay office at Portland and fixes land patent records to align with mining documents. Powers of Salt Lake advocates permanent headquarters at Salt Lake City.
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Committee On
Congress
Portland
Powers of
Salt Lake
Galt Lake
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