Decreasing Trade: May End Rate War Between Rail Lines
Travel between Seat Victoria and Vancouver shows a slackening rate war as traffic reports indicate 62,194 passengers from Victoria and 62,068 to Vancouver. Businessmen anticipate new overtures to patch a truce amid rising passenger travel to the mountain cities and cooler weather. The Canadian Pacific and Sound Navigation company are poised to reassess profits and cut fares to revive demand.
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Seat Victoria
Vancouver
Sound Navigation Company
Companien
Nema
Will
Ftte
Huntiah
Columbia
Democrats Name the Candidates for State Offices
United Press reports George P chairman of the democratic central committee named three candidates for the democratic ticket. John Schram of Seattle is set for state treasurer, W A Holeheimer of Seattle for attorney general, and W H Carson of Clear Lake Skagit County for state auditor.
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United Press
George P
Democratic Central Committee
John Schram
Seattle
W. A. Holeheimer
Seatte
W H. Carson
Clear Lake
Skagit County
Seattle Vaudeville and Opera Listings Span The Week
The program features Pollards at Grand Opera presenting The York and Carmen with Emma Bunting. Sunday matinee A Wife's Secret starring Mrs William Russell. New occult drama Idols at Lols theatre stars Hindu seer. Three Musketeers to follow. Orpheum crowds swell with Wilbur Mack Nella Walker sketch and other acts. Pan tages showcases Antonio style acts. Daredevil Davis performs leap the gap daily.
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Duction
Carmen
Emma Bunting
William Russell
Elizabeth H
Charles Eugene Rank
Lols Theatre
Orpheum
Seattle
Ite
Wilbur Mack
Nella Walker
Mack
Prodigicn
Photograph of Zeppelin Wreck Sells in Paris Fast
A single photo of Count Zeppelin's airship wreck was taken after it caught fire and fell. A Frenchman wrapped the photo and lifted for Paris by the first train. The image is reproduced above, illustrating the scrap heap from the experiment and construction costs.
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Zeppelin
Paris
Park Show Spotlight Dims as White City Pulls Back
Lana park hosts open air acts with the Martells in a bicycle routine drawing crowds. Manager Gorham cancels the Merry Widow Ballet Oiria for not meeting White City standards and secures a new free attraction for next week seen as an improvement. Concessionary shows remain popular with guests.
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Lana Park
Martells
Gorham
White City
Merry Widow Ballet Oiria
Pumpkins and Children Grow in Yakima Valley
In Sunnyside Washington on August 26 residents note pumpkins thriving in the Yakima valley where crops once deemed worthless now yield giant pumpkins weighing hundreds of pounds and, alike, children grow healthily in the same rich land.
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Sunnyside
Wash
Yakima Valley
Washington
Buffalo Transport Arrives With Cargo for Atlantic Fleet
Transport Buffalo arrives at Bremerton to load 306 tons of flour for the Atlantic fleet. It will transfer to Crook at San Francisco for shipment to Manila, supplying vessels in the fleet.
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Colorado
Bremerton
United States Army
Buffalo
Frank M. Hoetwick
Beattie
Crook
Frisco
Manila
Chinam en smuggling ring found in ore car near Alamogordo
Six Chinamen were found secreted in a carload of ore from Los Angeles bound for Brighton Pennsylvania at Alamogorda New Mexico. They had been concealed after removing part of the door and sealing the car. This is the third such smuggling case exposed at Alamogorda in two months.
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United Press
EL Paso
Tex
Los Angeles
Brighton
Spectacles At One Dollar And Up
Schuchard Optical Co offers affordable spectacles starting at one dollar with prompt service. Located at 1207 Second Ave the shop touts low prices and quick turnaround for eyewear.
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Schuchard Optical Co
Second Ave
Bank promises daily practical service to patrons
We offer a bank focused on patrons needs. Our daily practical service meets exacting demands for everyday use and special occasions. We invite you to experience how the bank serves its customers.
Rat Extermination Benefits City Economy And Health
A citywide rat control effort saves about five dollars for every one dollar spent. Authorities cite Dr Calmette and experts noting rats spread bubonic plague and cause vast property losses. The piece highlights rapid rat reproduction and widespread damage to ships, stores, and farms worldwide.
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Humrane
Calmette
England
Humber
Rata
Steals Ring From Secret Closet in Medina Residence
James Holmes a carpenter was arrested after confessing to stealing a ring valued at 1060 with three diamonds and 38 chipped gems from a secret closet at Capt Johnston's Medina home. Detectives Barbee and Kennedy took him into custody as he boarded a car heading to J Gregg's residence where the closet was built. A tin box with 30 small gems was recovered after he discarded it en route to the station.
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James Holmes
Lee A. Barbee
Frank Kennedy
J. Gregg
Capt. & W. Johnston
Txloo
Hhs
New Country
Medina
Holmes
Greeg
Johnston
Portella sought in Jenkins murder case in Vancouver
Vancouver police hunt Jack Portella a Black suspect in the murder of Mrs. Jenkins. The motive remains unknown. A Black woman living with Mr Jenkins is the only witness. The body bears thirty knife wounds.
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Vancouver
B.C
Jack Portella
Jenkins
Delaware Republicans Nominate Full State Ticket
Delaware Republicans convened yesterday at Dover and named a complete state ticket. William H. Heald of Wilmington was chosen for congress, Simon B. Pennewill for governor, John M. Mendinhall for lieutenant governor, Frank H. Davis for attorney general, Charles H. Maul for insurance commissioner, David Cadell Moore for state treasurer, and Theodore F. Clark for auditor of accounts.
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United Press
Dover
Dela
State of
Delaware
William HM. Heald
Wilmington
Simon
Pennewilli
Sussex
John M. Mendinhall
New Castle
Frank H Davis
Kent
Charlee H. Maul
David Cadell Moore
Theodore F. Clark
Wagner & Wilson Lumber Mill Destroyed By Fire
A lumber and shingle mill near Mosroe, operated by Wagner & Wilson, burned last night. Loss estimated at 76,000 with 25,000 insurance. The facility will be rebuilt.
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Everett
Wagner & Wilson
Mosroe
The Grand 400N Cort Presents The Week of Wonders
The theater advertises a slate under manager The Grand 400N Cort featuring Ian Opere Company and a Friday to Saturday schedule. Prices range from 5 to 50 cents with a final balance show tonight and Saturday matinee advertised.
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Ian Opere Company
Massive merger links major Northwestern power plants
Reports from New York indicate a sweeping merger of Northwestern power plants led by Stone & Webster. The deal would transfer King Pierce Whatcom Skagit and Snohomish holdings worth about 7.5 million dollars to a holding company with proportional shares for each involved organization.
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Northwestern Power Plants
New York
Stone & Wabster
King, Pierce
Whatcom
Skagit
Snohomish
Seat- Seagempie Pelle
Imie Falls P . Sound Electric Co
Puget Sound Electric Railroad
Seattle and Tacoma
White River Power Co
White River
Northwest
Stone & Webster
Tenth Ward Republican Rally Slated at Sherrick's Hall
The Tenth Ward Republican club will host a candidates rally Friday evening August 28 at Sherrick's Hall University Station. Legislators from the 42nd district and all county and state candidates have been invited to attend.
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Tenth Ward
Republican Club
Sherrick’s Hall
University Station
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