Horse Racing Surges in Popularity Over Russian Revolution
At St Petersburg and Moscow all appears normal despite unrest. About 3,000 race horses are quartered in Moscow with daily meets drawing around 46,000 spectators. The Moscow grand stand seats 25,000 and purses total 450000 at Moscow and 600000 at St Petersburg. American trainers and jockeys lead the sport, and handicapping is based on money won, not records, fostering frequent wins and high interest in Russian tracks.
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ST. Petersburg
Moscow
Russia
Europe
St Petersburg
Moscow Racing Club
Frank Clayton
William Clayton
Frank
Starr
Harria Brown
Fred Keyes
Red Mickey Holds Forth in Tacoma Strike Stand
Aug 25 report says most messenger boys are returning to work. Red Mickey, leader of the strikers, says the fight continues and accuses new workers of asking police directions to Provident Building. He warns the company over service and predicts a return of Postal operations soon.
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Tacoma
Messen
Red Mickey
Provident
Rattlesnakes Invade Wheat Fields Along Columbia River
Serpents have appeared in upper Columbia river country harvest areas forcing precautions. Workers count up to 50 rattlers in a single wheat field and snakes occupy vacated buildings. Lake Chelan prospectors discharge shots to dislodge snakes, and campers display rattlesnake pelts as proof of hunting prowess.
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Columbia River
Walla
Lake Chelan
Star Letters Beneath Nagging Wife Question
Aug 24 1906 Dear Star Editor thanks for hints in The Star. The writer praises Mr Adier and argues women deserve rest at home while nagging husbands should be quiet. Old subscriber Mrs G K signs off.
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Ballard
Star
Mr. Adier
Promoter Captain Nathan Appleton Nearing Death
Boston Aug 25 Capt Nathan Appleton author traveler and Panama promoter lies dying. Interesting note on his career as a promoter and author and his influence in promoting major ventures. G H Brown Plumbing Co 221 Pine Street advertises reliable plumbing services in the city.
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Boston
Nathan Appleton
Panama
G. H. Brown Plumbing Co
Pine
Mystery Surrounding Gold Thefts Solved
Dewcon reports the gold dust robbery from the steamer Tanana last month has been solved. Robert Miller led a gang including George Rapheel A Kelso and H B Kelso, with two independent thefts from Washington Alaska Bank and Fairbanks Bank recovered. Suspects were arrested aboard the Seattle No and gold seized. authorities expect to locate the remaining balance.
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Daweon
Tanana
Dewcon
Seattle No
Palrba
Fort Gibbon
Charlie Tague
McDonald
Treneferrimae
Stmount
Gibbon
Pairbanks
Tague
Rapheel
Kelso
Manitoba Professor Returns With Diamonds From Within Province
Professor Reuben Andrea, famed in Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie, arrives with a handful of rough diamonds he says were found somewhere in the province. Local jewelers declare the stones to be of first water and of high quality.
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Winnipeg
Reuben Andrea
Portage la Prairie
Public Notice Of Property Purchase Adjustment
A notice states $160 intended to be applied to the purchase price of certain property. The case will be heard August 27.
Union Pacific Seeks Wide Street Vacations in Seattle Area
J D Farrell for Union Pacific delays final Fourth Ave franchise settlement as petitions seek street vacations totaling 1 217 200 square feet. Vacations cover Fourth Ave South areas from Vermont to Washington, two blocks near Main and several side streets for switching. If damages arise, UP may abandon plans and pursue alternate routes.
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J. D. Farrell
Union Pacific Railroad
Thin City
Union Pacific
Vermont
Washington Sta
Sixth
Fourth Ave
Main
Jackson, King, Weller and Lancers
Seattle Boulevard
Fourth
Fifth
Stath Ave
Henrietta St
Beattie
Ladd
Incinnity
Portland launches drive to curb clairvoyants in city
Portland officials plan a campaign to remove clairvoyants palmists trance mediums and similar practitioners deeming them vagrants. The effort follows a judge’s ruling in Alberteon county that such performers are not legitimate.
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Alberteon
Euperter
Portland
Princeton Returns With Admire’s Body From Vancouver
The Princeton traveled from Vancouver to bring the body of Admire. Forest fires at the head of the bay were partly contained by a large firefighting force called out by the fire warden. The Beattie logging camp suffered its cook house and trappings destroyed by fire. A ball game is planned for next Sunday between the navy team and the Hellene. Ray Gould has been appointed by the government as immigration inspector and is en route to Galveston, Texas.
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Bremerton
Ave
Princeton
Vancouver
Admire
Beattioa
Charleston
Water Company
Navy
Hellene
Ray Gould
Government
Galveston
Tex
Deaf and Dumb Boy Held as Thief in North Yakima
A 16 year old boy known as Dunty Sparka, deaf and dumb, is held by North Yakima police on a charge of emulating Dick Turpin. Police suspect him after W L Sideway reported two gold watches and other items taken near Casey River. After several failed attempts to obtain confession, he finally broke down and signed a lengthy confession.
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North Yakima
Dave Peyser Appointed Labor Day Program Solicitor
Labor Day officials appoint Dave Peyser a renowned advertising man to head the official program. Last year’s edition was large with labor movement articles. this year the 16 page program focuses on the Beat tle and Third Avenue theaters.
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Labor Day Committee
Dave Peyser
Beattle
Third Avenue
Wisconsin Battleship Repaired at Bremerton Navy Yard
Senator Piles reports from Washington that the battleship Wisconsin will be repaired at Bremerton Navy Yard. The Wisconsin is among the largest battleships afloat and is now assigned to the China Station. The timing of its next major engagement remains undetermined.
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Seniator Piles
Weahington
Wisconsin
Bremerton Navy Yard
China Station
Three Weeding brothers imprisoned for launch robbery
Martin, Ray and Harry Weeding were arrested at the water front last night and jailed for robbing a launch owned by the Lillico boathouse.
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Martin
Ray
Harry Weeding
Lillico
Union Bay Land Sold to McLaughlin Group
Union Bay properties known as the McNet and Lurber farm accumulate 106 acres, mostly improved, were sold yesterday to Joseph B. McLaughlin and partners Murphy and Frank F. Mead for 200000 dollars. The new owners plan to replat the property for residential use.
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McNet
Lurber
Union Bay
Joseph BR. McLaughlin
Page, Murphy
Frank F. Mead
Cutter Perry Honored on Fire Island Peak
Washington August 25. Perry Peak is the new summit formed on Fire Island among the Aleutian volcanic islands. The Cutter crew made the first ascent and were honored by the treasury department for their achievement.
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Washington, D. C
Perry Peak
Fire Island
Volecaniec Islands
Aleutian
Treasury Department
Altha Stuart Seeks Receiver for Realty Security Co
Altha Stuart applies to the court for the appointment of a receiver for Realty Security Company of Seattle, alleging insolvency and unfair dealing. She charges the firm with misappropriating funds and other improper conduct.
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Altha Stuart
Realty Security Company
Seattle
SICK MAN OF EUROPE. SULTAN ABDUL HAMID RELAPSES
Aug 25 report from Constantinople states Abdul Hamid the sultan of Turkey has suffered a relapse and is believed to be very sick.
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Constantinople
Abdul Hamid
Turkey
Are You Going to the Dance Tonight at Leschi Park
Fragmentary line reads Are You Going to the Dance Tonight followed by venue hint Leschi Park with a note about a newly laid maple floor in summer. It mentions Wagner orchestra as a partial detail lacking clear context.
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Leschi Park
Michigan
Wagner
Piper & Taft Sporting Goods Ad Promises Low Prices
An advertisement from Piper and Taft at 1024-26 Secondary promotes a large northwest stock of sporting goods from fishing gear to rifles and bicycles, claiming high quality and low prices for economy seekers.
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Sporting
Piper & Taft
Northwest
Ove
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