Garbage collection plan blocked amid council clash
A municipal garbage collection push faced opposition as a committee prepared to vote on including a 310000 cost for 11 months in the next tax levy. Supporters, including Schlumpf, argued private wagons were inefficient, while opponents pressed delays until tomorrow. The plan would take effect February 1, 1911, with citywide funding via general taxes.
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The
Star
Fred D. Sawyer
Munich
Schlumpf
O. Aer
Harry Dean
Ralph Co. R. Hepler
J. A
Rainier Valley
Com Club
Howard Waterman
Jose
Alien Dale
Mt. Park
Methodists Lift Ban on Dancing in Conference Action
Victoria B C August 26 The Methodist church discipline restrictions including dancing and theatre going were swept away by the general conference yesterday afternoon. A general admonition on conduct replacing specific rules was adopted, seen as a historic shift in Methodist discipline.
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Victoria
B. C
Freight wreckacy kills three in Missouri Buckwater crash
Aug 26 in IILE Missouri. Finter Kuhn and Frederick were killed when a freight collision on the Missouri Pacific line near Buckwater injures several stockmen.
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Iile
Finter
Kuhn
Frederick
Missouri Pacific
Buckwater
Greek miner tries to lasso high voltage poles at Cascade mine
Wellington reports Greek miner Alex Deucax humorously attempted to lasso electric light poles while strolling from the Cascade mine shaft with a coil of wire. The exposed light wires carried 14 000 volts. Deputy Coroner Hill escorted Deucax to Huatter worth's in Seattle.
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Wellington
Alex Deucax
Cascade
Hill
Deucax
Huatterworth’s
Seattle
Weather forecast for showers tonight and Saturday
A forecast indicates showers tonight and Saturday with light westerly winds.
Taft a Liar La Follette Taft a Liar
La Follette's magazine prints an editorial blasting Taft over campaign meddling in Wisconsin. It accuses the administration of attempting to read Republicans from the party and of supporting actions to defeat progressive Wisconsin senators and representatives.
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Madison
Wis
la Follette’s
Wisconsin
Beverly
Taft
Wickersham
Chicago
Sherman
Cannon
Senate
Milwaukee
Another Girl Murders Man Who Betrayed Her
Katherine Fritsche killed her lover Frank Mischler after accusing him of betrayal. She later stabbed herself with a hatpin while attempting suicide and refused to see Mischler’s body. The case followed Mamie McLaughlin’s acquittal under the unwritten law defense. The Picayune editorialized in support of the unwritten law as a remedy for wrongs against women and men.
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New Orleans
Katherine Fritsche
Frank Mischler
Mischler
Mamie McLaughlin
Hugh Smith
the Picayune
Made in Washington Day Urges Local Purchases
A call to spending on Made in Washington articles urges readers to buy locally to boost state wealth, fund salaries and lower taxes. The appeal emphasizes improving Seattle and Washington through daily purchases, even if the item costs a nickel.
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Washington
Seattle
Council clashes over alleged city contract profits tied to double costs
The article reports Councilman Murphy and Councilman Goddard trading accusations about council members profiting from Erie city improvements. It notes suspicions of inflated costs, possible contracts influenced by hidden interests, and a fight over proof, with calls to identify who is getting rich and how.
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Kung
Murphy
Goddard
Exin
Erie
God
Notable Seattle Landmarks and People in Brief Inquiries
A jumble of trivia covers Seattle post office crowds cathedral towers notable locals and famous figures from politics art and science. It mentions Billy Potts Rufus Wilson Oliver La Farge Kane Kelliher Renick Judge Ronald Moritz Thompson and William Carson among others with varied claims and anecdotes.
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Seattle
Billy” Potts
Rufus FR. Wilson
The
Poindexter Committee
Oliver H. P. la Farge
John la Farge
President Kane
State University
Indiana
Daniel Kelliher
Frank H. Renick
Ronald
California
Moritz Thompson
Seas
England
New York
New York Wife Wins Alimony After Frugal Weekly Pay
In New York on August 24, Vincenzo Calderone a lemon importer and fireworks manufacturer faced an alimony suit brought by his wife. His lawyers argued 50 cents a week should satisfy the claim. Judge Page indicated he would see the wife receives more.
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New York
Vincenzo Calderone
Physician Dr Walter Atlee Dies After Long Charity Work
In Philadelphia on August 26 Dr Walter F Atlee a renowned physician died from lung congestion. He kept treating charity patients until just before death and gave funeral directions before collapsing.
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Philadelphia
Walter F. Atlee
Harvest Queen turns turtle. all aboard rescued at sea
The steamer Harvest Queen capsized mid ocean off Fayal in heavy seas. All passengers and crew were saved by the liner Koenigen Louise, which picked them up near the Azores after lookouts spotted small boats. Some passengers were delirious from exposure and thirst. In North Yakima, the street car system shows $1,000 spent on improvements in 14 months as daily riders rise from 1,600 to 3,500.
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Bremen
Azores
Fayal
North Yakima
North Bend Forest Fires Contained With Refugees Fleeing
King County fire crews report North Bend under control as volunteers battle flames around the city power plant and along the Great Northern line. Refugees arrive by train or walk to safety while bridges burn and railroad service suffers. Ferndale also blazes with significant losses to stores, homes, and timber interests.
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North Bend
Monckton
Ridges
Barneston
Hemlock
Enumclaw
Cumberland
Rayne
W. A. Rows
Great Northern
King County
The
Star
Northern Pacific
Seattle
George M. Swartabaugh
Forest Rangers
A. M. Humphries
Sixth
Av. W
Simons
King
Pierce
Ferndale
Bellingham
M. T. Stevens
Cedar River
Team of Butler Horses Frightens and One Breaks Leg
A team of horses owned by Ray Butler on Ninthay Street ran off after being startled this morning. One horse fell and broke its leg while Mac Reagan supervised the drive.
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Ray Butler
Ninthay. S
Mac Reagan
Roosevelt backs Progressives in New York direct primary clash
In Carroll Louisiana Aug 26 Col Roosevelt said the main issue is opposition to bossism and corruption, with progressives favoring direct nomination on Hughes plan but prioritizing popular rule. He spoke after a conference with Senator Cummins who joined the train at Ames.
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Cummins
Ames
Bank Clearings Report for Cities Today
Seattle and Tacoma clearings reported today with totals of 1 796 391 92 and 385 593 17 dollars respectively. Balances shown 846 366 00 and 128 908 00. Spokane records today list clearings 551 176 00 and balances 54 269 00.
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Seattle
Federal Officials Chase Northwest Land Swindler
Federal authorities move to arrest C. D. Hillman a Seattle real estate operator charged with conspiracy to defraud by using the mails. The warrant lists three associates including Sam S. Sutter and T. E. Keeley with ties to the Venus steamer and Everett offices. The case centers on the Birmingham townsite supposed mill and factory plans for 12000 acres at Port Susan and a scheme marketed via blind advertisements.
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United States
Northwest
C. D. Hillman
Rator
Hillman
Todd
United States Post Office
C. J. Backus
Sam S. Sutter
Venus
T. E. Keeley
Everett
H. C. Peet
Great Northern Land and Loan Co
Arcade
C.D. Hillman
Seattle
Seattle Star
Port Susan
Birmingham
City Briefs and Notices Enter the Record
Councilman Goddard hires Kid Herman as trainer. Leonia Browne leads crusade against divorce evil. Judge Humphries appears without secret society emblems on his coat. Frink seeks honorary Machinists union membership. Yandel plans aviation meet with Hamilton as aviator. Doty becomes Rainier brewery general sales agent. Dad Russell plans Shakespeare revival at Seattle theatre. Lou Church invites Justice Brown on tour. Joe Smith vows to stop using the word plunderbund.
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Goddard
Kid Herman
Leonia W. Browne
Judge Humphries
Secret Society
F. M. Frink
Machinists’ Union
C. B. Yandel
C. K. Hamilton
Boyd W. Doty
Rainier Brewery
Dad” Russell
Seattle
Lou Church
Justice Brown
Boy Recovers Wireless Distress Call From Roanoke
In East Portland, a boy picked up a wireless distress call from the North Pacific steamer Roanoke and alerted authorities. A tug responded, smoke on the Columbia delayed operations, the stern swung inshore, the rudder couplings broke, and the Roanoke was towed back to port.
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Portland
Ore
Roanoke
Columbia
Girl Fanatic Dies in Holy Roller Band Near Los Angeles
Alice Griffin aged 16 the youngest member of the Holy Roller band died from starvation in an old cabin on the outskirts of Los Angeles She was the second to die with John O Neil the leader having died last Saturday J B Butler and Mrs Nellie Boyle tied to the group are reported improving
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Los Angeles
Cal
Alice Griffin
Holy Roller
John O'Neil
J. B. Butler
Nellie Boyle
Forest Fires Kill 160 Across Idaho Washington and Montana
A revised tally shows 160 deaths from forest fires last weekend across Idaho Montana and Washington. The count lists 100 forest employees in Idaho and Montana, 50 settlers and firefighters in the St. Joe valley Idaho, 3 at Newport Washington 4 at Wallace Idaho and 3 at Mullan and Spokane.
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Idaho
Montana
Washington
United States Forest
St. Joe Valley
Newport
Wash
Wallace
Mullan
Spokane
Youngster Steals From Salvation Army Captain at Clear Lake
Bertrand Young, 12, of Clear Lake, admitted taking 21.60 dollars from the pocketbook of Capt. Edna Anderson of the Salvation Army two days ago. Police arrested him today after finding he had spent 5 dollars.
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Bertrand Young
Clear Lake
Edna Anderson
Salvation Army
War Between Seattle Police and Fort Lawton Declared
A formal clash emerged as Fort Lawton and Interbay delegations protested the removal of special policemen in the district. The incident stems from the Bledser assault last June and a drunken soldier incident on the reservation. The mayor and council members debated promotions and morgue provisions amid tensions with federal troops.
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Seattle
Fort Lawton
Interbay
Finance Committee
Bledser
Gill
Wolf
Schlumpf
Wappenstein
Sawyer
United States Army
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Joe Smith
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Bulletin
FT. Lawton
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