Balloonist Plunges Over Mediterranean in Fearful Escape
Capt. Kindelan of the Spanish military engineer corps ascended in the Marie Theresa balloon and was blown out over the sea. After attempting to hook a rope and being separated from the craft, he jumped with a life belt and swam until rescued by the British ship West Point. The balloon was lost, but he survived.
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Kindelan
Mediterranean
Spanish Military Engineer Corps
Marie Theresa
Capt
West Point
Market ordinances referred to council committees
Ordinances for the public market were advanced at night by Councillor Reveille and sent to the appropriate committees. The Vashon Island Growers Association seeks to erect a corrugated live structure in Pike Place, and Alice Ne Svaseher of Vashon asks the public market be built on the Waterfront. Also sent to the same committees are ordinances favoring a band and authorizing the superintendent of streets to temporarily cover a portion of Pike Place.
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Counc! Reveille
Te Vashon
Growers’ Association
Pike Place
Alice Ne Svaseher
Vashon
Penhl Ao
Boulevard First Step Taken Against Queen Anne Drive
City council last night passed the Queen Anne boulevard bill proposing a scenic drive around the hilltop. The planned route will run four to five miles and cost about $200 000.
Council settles park licenses and fees for year
The city council approved a one year license scheme for parks and amusement centers with multiple attractions. Luma Park and the White City at Madison Place will pay 500 dollars while Eden Muse in the downtown district will pay 400. The license is experimental for the year.
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Luma Park
White City
Madison
Light Department Seeks Large Funds for Improvements
Superintendent L. B. Youngs notes September estimate allocates substantial sums for new materials and work. The plan includes transformers, poles, meters totaling 25 000 dollars, two cars of wire 25 000 dollars, transmission line No 2 at 10 000 dollars, and no rust lamps at 2 000 dollars.
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L. B. Youngs
Light Department
Man from Bellingham Arrested in Aberdeen Flight Case
W C Metcalf of Bellingham was arrested in Aberdeen after fleeing with a 19 year old girl. He says she joined him on a trip to California and back to Portland and he claims he does not know where she went next. He left behind a deaf and dumb wife and eight children and the arrest concerns jewelry including rings.
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Aberdeen
W. C. Metcalf
Bellingham
Metcalf
California
Portland
City to Pay or Injury Claim Filed by Nayter
Richard Nayter assistant secretary of the Manufacturers' association filed a city damages claim for 660 dollars after a splinter injured his foot on a railroad crossing. He asserts an obstruction caused the injury and seeks compensation for lost time while recovering.
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Richard Nayter
Manufacturers’ Associaton
Hayter
Greek King Arrives In Paris During Journey to Copenhagen
The king of Greece, traveling en route to Copenhagen, has arrived in Paris, according to United Press dispatches from the city.
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United Press
Paris
Greece
Copenhagen
Morris assures full repayment by Oregon Trust bank
Portland reports cashier W. Cooper Morris of the defunct Oregon Trust & Savings bank arrived in from the coast and said he is tired but confident the bank will repay every dollar. Morris declined a long statement but stated he is confident the bank will honor all claims dollar for dollar.
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Portland
W. Cooper Morris
Oregon Trust & Savings Bank of
Thin City
Eoat
Calhoun Not Worried Over Typhoid Fever Spread
Health Officer Calhoun estimates about 250 typhoid fever cases in the city. Deaths have been few so far but August is expected to set a record for monthly deaths. The rise is attributed to population growth rather than hygiene, with the current month’s deaths likely over 200.
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Calhoun
Thin City
Barber fatally attacked after accidental cut in alley
In Sault Ste. Marie Michigan August 2 unknown date barbershop incident led to a fatal confrontation. Barber Hol Hines gashed patron while cutting hair and was later beaten to death by blacksmith Thomas Ryan in an alley fight.
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Sault Str
Mars
Mich
Hol Hines
Thomas Ryan
Hines
Investigation of eight-member council budget probe begun
Boston district attorney Moran has opened an inquiry into the accounts of eight executive council members. Authorities allege city funds were used to pay for elaborate luncheons at weekly meetings.
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Boston
Mass
Moran
Detectives Monitor Anarchist Congress As Threats Rise
In Amsterdam on August 7 a multinational police force watches delegates at the anarchist congress. Violent speeches are reported including Emma Goldman urging what is described as a reign of terror.
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United Press
Amsterdam
Anarchist Congress
Emma Goldman
City Plans to Open Several Streets and Navy Yard Fleet
The city proposes opening Twenty-second Ave North from Boat Mercer to Madison Heights, Minor Ave and Howard Ave North from Green's addition north line to Moanokeet, and Louise St from Denny Fuhrman addition west line to Lake Union shore. Also plans fleet of battleships at the navy yard.
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Wenty- Second
Railroad 16 Found Guilty In Eight Hour Telegraph Law
Burlington Railroad Co. convicted in Chillicothe Missouri for eight hour telegraph law violation and fined $200 by Justice Creat. Appeal filed. In national news, discussion centers on Mr. Cortelyou secretary of the treasury and rumors about his wife Mrs. Cortelyou shaping his fortunes, which she denies citing her and others' efforts.
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Chillicothe, Mo
Burlington Railroad Co
Justice Creat
Name on Coffee and Bent Branding Returns
A trade motto underscores customer choice with a money back guarantee on Schilling's Bent coffee. The grocer promises refunds if customers dislike the blend, hinting at brand accountability and direct consumer appeals.
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Schilling
First perfect dates harvested in Texas at Laredo home
In Laredo Texas on August 27 the first perfect dates ever grown in Texas are being harvested from two trees at the home of Fred Woolfley.
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Laredo
Tex
Texas
Fred Woolfley
Mob lynches double murderer in Maple Kentucky
Will Clifford, an African American man who confessed to abducting and killing Mrs. Mary Cowan and to another murder a year earlier, was hanged by a mob at Maple in Kentucky after his confession.
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Memphis
Tenn
Will Clifford
Mary Cowan
Maple
Miners' Strike Suspects Sent to Grand Jury in Hibbing
In Hibbing Minnesota Judge Brady discharged nine of twenty seven striking miners brought before him. The remaining arrests were sent to the grand jury. The Frigid scene centers on labor unrest as authorities process the group.
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Hibbing
Mian
Brady
Edelien
Firet
Brady Diachare
Pigeon Wi nona Belongs to Harry Lathrope in WarSaw
An English homing pigeon named Wi nona owned by Harry Lathrope of Warsaw is described in a brief dispatch dated August 27. The report notes the bird's origin and ties to its owner in Indiana.
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Warsaw
Ind
Harry Lathrope
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