Bryan welcomed at birthplace
United Press says William J. Bryan visited his birthplace with thousands at the depot and a luncheon at Theo A Bell’s club. He shared boyhood memories and outlined Democratic policies, arguing for “Shall the People Rule.” A Californian speaker assailed Republicans and predicted Bryan could carry the Pacific Coast if Democrats unite.
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United Press
Home Sweet Home
William J. Oven
Theo. A. Bell
Calwan
Brgan
Byran
Bryan
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Pacific Coast
Pickpocket Steals From Officers Near Sparks
United Press reports Irene Deff, known as a pickpocket, robbed a bartender of 90 dollars in Reno then fled a streetcar. Constable Malay chased, and the suspect jumped from a speeding car and hid, later captured at a road house. A diamond ring slipped from an officer during search at the station.
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United Press
Irene Allas
Irene Deff
United States
At - Pickpocketa
Sparks
Yester
Malay
Hoat Vas
Maxwell
Reno
Family Troubles Tie Up Police Amid Vanishings
Police report a spate of domestic troubles with two wives leaving husbands and a clerk vanishing. A wife accused of taking funds and a passport to Russia. Ethel Shankland, 509 John St, vanished after church. Melvin A. Ricker arrived from San Francisco seeking funds and her husband at 1314 Sixth Ave. The cases fill HB hours with frantic police inquiries.
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Jmay
Honor
Joe Rosa
Band
Ikanov
Jack
Russia
Platkanov
Ethel Shankland
John St
First Presbyterian Church
Miss Shankland
Fryefrehn Company
Melvin A. Ricker
San Francisco
President
Police Department
Death linked to liquor bottle in Seattle incident
A Seattle report details an investigation into a fatal incident tied to a bottle of alcohol sold in a Dix Drox store in South Seattle. Witnesses describe tampered labeling and questions about responsibility as police gather evidence.
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Carroll
Ron Company
Dames E. McKelvey
St. Chand
BO Wood
Rain
Wee
Crow Miling
Dix Drox
Seattle
N. P Die
Dix
Vigilantes seize control of town in Marysville case
In Marysville California vigilantes have taken charge amid fear and excitement. Jeffians claim to have uncovered several incendiary diary attempts and unsigned threats aimed at destroying the business district. The organized group vows drastic action to remove undesirables from the town.
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Marysville
Cal
Examinations Announced for Washington and Lincoln High Schools
Announcement lists next week exams at Washington and Lincoln High Schools. Entrance tests Monday August 31 at 9 20 geography and 2 20 history. Arithmetic and language on Tuesday. Deficiency tests Monday August 1 Latin Spanish 10 50 German 1 p m. Greek and commercial subjects 2 30 mathematics. Tuesday September 1 French 9 20 English and commercial English 11 00 sciences and commercial geography 2 90 history and economics.
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Washington and Lincoln
Lpamn
Buckley Withdraws Support to Cowan in Coroner Race
Dr Daniel Buckley withdraws from the coroner nomination on the Republican ticket in favor of Dr Charles B Cowan. Buckley urges supporters to transfer their backing, citing lack of time for a proper canvass. Cowan welcomes the endorsement and pledges businesslike, efficient handling if elected.
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Daniel Buckley
Charles B. Cowan
Cowan
Puckley
Southern North Carolina Floods Cause Losses and Disruptions
Reports from Melrose and Tryon, North Carolina describe a foot and smaller slides with a 400 foot washout. Rains in central and western NC bring heavy damage, possible fatalities, and disrupted rail service as bridges fail and utilities are cut. Hillsboro residents flee homes as floodwaters rise. In Georgia, Oconee bridges collapse and power and communications are knocked out with widespread property damage.
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Melrose
N.C
Tryon
Pelzer
Piedmont
Durham
Hillsboro
Athens
Oconee
Blackmailers Must Serve Time in Jail in Oregon Case
Salem Ore Aug 26 In an opinion Chief Justice affirms the verdict in the state vs Belle Waymire and Eke Radding. The defendants were convicted of placing Mayor Harry Lane of Portland in an indecent compromising condition. Waymire is sentenced to four months and Radding to six months in jail. They are out on heavy bond.
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United Press
Salem
Ore
Belle Waymire
Eke Radding
Harry Lane
Portland
Waymire
Radding
Slap at State Enlivens Second Day of American Bar Session
A mild rebuke to Washington by an Oregon representative and a long, tedious day of reports marked the session. George Turner of Washington defended Whitman’s ride, while Fred W. Holman of Portland challenged the tale as inaccurate. Debates over bar study requirements and exam boards arose before committees presented on commercial and international law and the Hague conference. Tonight promises a key vote on limiting the supreme court’s jurisdiction amid anticipated contention.
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Washington
Oregon
American Har Association
Whitman
United States
George Turner
Pacific Northwest
Turner
Fred W. Holman
Portland
Holman
Committee On Commercial Law
Association
Commission On Uniform Estate Law
Committee On
Names of Signatories on Historical Document
A list of signatories including Rev. MH. HM. Gowen, Frank H. Lord, Prof. Wilson of Jenkins Institute, and Rev. J. P. Liwyd appears on the archival item, indicating a collaborative effort or formal statement. The document extracts reflect clerical and academic figures connected to the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HM. Gowen
Frank H. Lord
Prof. Wilson
Jekins Institute
J. P. Liwyd
Money order thief nabbed after Seattle pass
Thomas Burns alias J Wilson, a 39 year old San Francisco brakeman, was captured in Stockton California after allegedly passing a stolen 44 money order from Seattle station 15. The cashier alerted police. Burns attempted an escape but was recaptured and jailed.
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Thomas Burns
J. Wilson
Stockton
Cal
Station 15
Seattle
Byrne
Liberty
San Francisco
Wee Coyle Returns From Alaska Fit for Fall
Wee Coyle, famed Seattle high school quarterback, came back from Nome district where he worked with the Alaska road Commission. He weighs 12 pounds more and has not yet chosen a school. Coach Doble at the University of Washington and Dartmouth are said to be eager to have him. Penny Westover, fullback on the ...
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Wee Coyle
Settle High
Sun
Nome
Alaska Road Commission
Coyle
Wee
Doble
University of Washington
Dartmouth
Penny Westover
Tramp Athletes Tell Fake Story Across Cities
Two men calling themselves Hayes and Jackson claim Seattle Athletic Club membership and a 160 day 2500 wager while walking from Seattle to Chicago and back. Officials say they are not club members, have no verified travel, and rely on voluntary contributions. Fire and debris rescue workers fear for trapped men in a coal mine disaster as authorities guard families at the scene.
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Hayes
Jackson
Seattle
Chicago
Seattle Athletic Club
la Grande
Ore
Ingils
Lonnie Austin
Yakima
Ellensburg
Spokane
Butte
Halleyville
Franchise hearing postponed on Sunset and Independent lines
The corporations committee of the city council postponed the hearing on revoking the Sunset and Independent telephone franchises to September 9 afternoon. Representatives from both companies sought more time to respond to charges cited by A. V. Bikoullon, utilities head, as grounds for revocation. Also under discussion is the Seattle Renton and Southern old line franchise with Rainier valley residents set to attend urging compliance with the franchise terms.
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Corporations Committee
A. V. Bkoulllon
Department of Public Utilities
Seattle, Renton & Southern
Renton
Railroad Company
City Hall
Rainier Valley
High Team Plans Northward Return in Three Weeks
A prominent team from the prior season is active in the north and expects a release or arrival in roughly three weeks, signaling a forthcoming public appearance or project kickoff.
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North
May Postpone Jap Exposition
Tokyo reports heavy opposition to President Kaneko over spending and parliamentary appropriations. A Finance denial from the agriculture and commerce minister promised the 1912 exposition would proceed as planned, but tensions threaten schedule.
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United Press
Tokio
Kaneko
Postponement Hint Circulates Over Tokio Exposition
Reports suggest a postponement of the exposition in Tokio could occur, despite today’s denial. The possible delay weighs on planners and visitors awaiting official confirmation.
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Tokio
Explosion Traps Miners at Haileyville Mine
An explosion at Haileyville mine in Guthrie area traps between 25 and 30 workers. Fire reported in the mine, details limited as rescue operations unfold.
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United Press
Guthrie
Okla
Haileyville
Stork Calls On Star Employes In Busy Week
President Teddy's ally the Stork has visited The Star staff as a wave of births hits the office. A baby girl arrives for G. B. Costello, another girl for A. T. Schmidt, and a boy for Elmer Woodman. The staff weighs a twins prize amid growing baby news.
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Teddy
the Stork
The
Star
Press Club
G. 8. Costello
A. T. Schmidt
Elmer Woodman
Blacklisted Longshoremen Load Walwera At Mukilteo
Captain Louden of the British steamer Walwera began loading 47 blacklisted members of Tacoma's Lamber Handlers' union No. 1 who had been fired for refusing a sympathetic strike. The crew was transported from Tacoma to Mukilteo and will be housed aboard the Waiwera during the port stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louden
Walwera
Mukilteo
Wessel
Lamber Handlers’ Union No. 1
Tacoma
Waiwera
Frank McDermott Praises Steflacoom Insane Asylum
Frank McDermott president of the Hon Marche writes to Matt Piles of the state board praising the Steflacoom Insane asylum. He commends the management for welfare of inmates and notes the orderly clean conditions throughout the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McDermott
Hon Marche
Matt Piles
Steflacoom
McDermott
Tivoli Theatre Changes Hands in Seattle Lease
Russell and Drew, proprietors of the Seattiy theatre, secure a lease on the Tivoli theatre at Third av and Priest until 1910. The Third Av theatre will host a stock company under R B French starting September 6 with melodramas priced 15 to 36 cents. Over $7,000 has been spent on fittings. minor improvements are planned before September opening.
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Russell & Drew
Seattiy Theatre
Tivoli Theatre
Third Av
Priest
Third Av. Theatre
R. KB. French
Open Championship of the United States Golf Tournament
Prize hunting golfers from across the nation gathered at the Myopia Hunt Club in Hamilton near Boston to compete in the open championship. Today’s 36 holes drew a large crowd, and tomorrow another 36 holes will be played for a total of 72 holes to determine the winners.
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United Press
Boston
Mass
Myopia Hunt Club
Hamilton
United States
Northwest Society Lectures Planned By Seattle Group
Announcement from the Northwest Society of the Archaeological Institute Seattle branch notes membership rising from 31 to 73 since February. Field work is planned for next year and lectures are arranged for fall and winter.
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Northwest Society of the Archaeological Institute
Seattle
Poslam Goes to Druggists for Eczema Cure
The Poslam eczema cure shifts distribution from labs to druggists nationwide and reports phenomenal sales. Leading stores like Quaker Drug Co in Seattle carry the 50 cent size and the $2 jar, with first application relieving itching and healing soon after. Free experimental samples offered by Emergency Laboratories at 32 West Twenty-fifth Street New York City.
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Quaker Drug Co
Seattle
Emergency Laboratories
West Twenty-fifth St
New York City
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