Seeing Seattle Car Destroyed by Fire in Pike Street Display
A touring car from the Seeing Seattle Auto company was destroyed by fire on E. Pike Street before 6 p.m. The blaze sent a 20 foot flame column and black smoke, scorching the Worthen & Co. drug store building front and setting the awning ablaze. The untowed machine sustained about $2,000 in losses with no cause yet determined.
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Seattle
E. Pike
Rity
Ular
Worthen & Co
Car renamed as Baby Rep carries 12 riders for 1000
A vehicle labeled a Baby Rep was insured for 1000 dollars and advertised a carrying capacity of 12 people.
Ellis Gets a New Job
Wade H. Ellis the attorney general of Ohio has been offered by the president and accepted the role of assistant attorney general Milton Purdy's current post will be vacated by Purdy as Ellis takes over duties once his Ohio responsibilities ease in coming weeks the transfer occurs in Washington D C on August 27.
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Washington, D. C
Wade H. Ellis
Ohio
Milton Dp. Purdy
Killa
Northwestern Steamship Delayed by Fumigation and Freight
The steamship Northwestern under Capt Truebridge did not depart until 7 this morning due to fumigation and late freight offerings. Much of the freight, totaling 1500 tons, is bound for the interior and will be transferred to the Northern Navigation river steamers at St Michael. The passenger list shows 60 aboard.
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Northwestern
Truebridge
Interior
Northern Navigation Company
St Michael
Robbery Plot Led by Clerk to Aid Friends Unfolds
John Black a young clerk, with Walter Thomas and J F Hogan, plotted theft from Crane Company to aid two intimate friends. Detectives arrested them, and they admitted guilt to the manager. They confess 106 pound sacks of solder valued at 26 dollars were sold for 24 dollars to Sullivan Brom and a further loot disposed of at Richard F Graham’s shop. Goods were cached after removal from the warehouse.
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John Black
Walter Thomas
J. F. Hogan
Byrne and
Adama
L. B. Peeples
Establieh Meot
Becond Nv. 8
King At
Sullivan Brom
Richard F. Graham
Madison
Wee
Thomas
Hogan
Mack
Hinck
Page withdraws from prosecuting attorney race
T. D. Page, candidate on the Republican ticket, formally withdraws from the race and allows supporters to back any candidate. He says he relinquishes ambition to ensure the best man wins by direct majority rather than a plurality.
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T. D. Page
Pagenaur
Hearing Postponement on Utility Franchise Revocation
The hearing on the recommendation by A V Boullion of the public utilities superintendent to revoke the Seattle Kenton and Southern franchise has been postponed to 2 PM on September 9. Councilmen were absent, causing continuation of the session.
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A. V. Boullion
Public Utilities
Seattle, Kenton & Southern
Wnt
Water Shutoff Notice for District Between Bixth and 12th Avenues
Water will be shut off in the district between Bixth av and 12th av from Wel ler to Atlantic et on Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Bixth Av
12Th Av
Weller At
Atlantic
Suit 18 Dismissed Over Stable Erection Dispute
Judge Tallman dismissed the injunction brought by A. B. Walsh and others against the Western Washington Fair and Driving Association to stop a stable from being erected near Walsh's property. Dismissal granted by mutual consent of all parties.
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Tallman
A. B. Walsh
Western Washington Fair and Driving Association
Walsh
Suit Filed Over Use of Hero Name by Handicapper
Darnell the well known horseman sues Willie Buchanan a handicapper for 66000 damages claiming his name was used in an advertisement in a racing paper. He seeks a restraining order prohibiting further use of his name.
Divorce Granted in Stage Struck Spouse Case
Buda May Wilson was granted a divorce this morning from Alexander Wilson by Judge Boyd J Tallman. He was accused of beating and cruel conduct, failing to support his wife and child. Custody of the child and $20 monthly alimony awarded to the wife.
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Buda May Wilson
Alexander Wilson
Boyd J Tallman
Wilson
Wommmanh
Boyd J. Tallman
Katherine H. Moots
Felix J. Mootz
Washington state tennis tournament played in washout
Rain disrupted the morning schedule and forced the Washington state tennis tournament to move the matches to this afternoon. The delay reshaped the day as players faced a condensed timetable and potential fatigue from the shifted start.
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Washington State
Hains Worried Over Next Move After Press Frenzy
Captain Peter C. Hains, who killed William F. Annis, faces confusion from sensational coverage and ongoing lawyer consultations. Queens District Attorney Darrin plans to meet with District Attorney Jerome for guidance on his next steps.
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United Press
New RK
Peter C. Hains
William F. Annis
Darrin
Queens County
Jerome
Hatleyville mining disaster claims 31 lives
United Press reports a Hatleyville coal mine explosion near Guthrie Oklahoma killed 31 miners with six to eight still missing. Rescuers say flames and choking air hinder salvage and only charred remains are expected. Gas ignition from a barrel is cited as the cause.
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Guthrie
Okla
Hatleyville
American fleet sails from Sydney after warm farewell
More than 200000 people wave farewell as battleships depart for Melbourne. Premier Bent of Melbourne sends a cordial welcome to Admiral Sperry aboard the Connecticut, while Sydney residents cherish the pleasant visit and the good will it generated.
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Sydney
N. W
Melbourne
T. Bent
Sperry
Candidate for State Senate suffers 12 foot fall in San Jose
The candidate for state senate, identified as Tor Takes, fell twelve feet to a skylight or building in San Jose, sustaining bruises. The incident involved only minor injuries and no further details were provided by United San Jose sources.
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United San Jose
Gal. T. Lewin
Tor
Mack Refuses Three Hour Conference on Labor Talks
Washington dispatch reports that Samuel Gompers pressed for a lengthy session with labor leaders. The unnamed national figure declined, saying only a brief talk would occur, signaling tension over access and policy remarks.
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Washington
Man K Mack
Acratic
National
Samuel Gomperspy
I Gompers Bas
Pers
Woodmen of the World officials host small town gathering
Home camp No 286 Woodmen of the World entertained about 150 guests at the hall last evening. The Highlands quartet was the star feature of the program. Cards were played and refreshments were served.
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Highlands
Union Delegates From West Coast Meet In Seattle
Delegates with authority to act for San Francisco Oakland and Portland unions convene in Seattle to discuss the longshoremen strike with the Puget Sound Shipping association. Attending are J A Madsen of Portland grain and lumber handlers James Sheehan of Oakland Local 22 and Conrad Harrington of San Francisco coal shovelers and freight handlers.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Portland
Seattle
the Sound
Puget Sound Shipping Association
J. A. Madsen
James Sheehan
Workiwanen's Republican Club to Meet at Labor Temple
A business meeting of the Workiwomen's Republican club is set for tomorrow night at the Labor Temple. Only members will be admitted and all members are urged to attend.
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Workiwamen’s Republican Club
Labor Temple
Woodmen and Woodcraft Drill Teams Plan Vashon Island Excursion
The Home Camp No. 286 Woodmen of the World drill team and Seattle Circle No. 649 Women of Woodcraft will operate a chartered steamer Yonemite for an evening excursion around Vashon Island. The vessel will depart Pier 6 at p. m.
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Home Camp No
Woodmen of the World
Seattle Circle
Women of Woodcraft
Vashon Island
Yonemite
California Republicans Convene in Oakland for State Convention
Delegates from all parts of California gather in Oakland for the state Republican convention. The main business is the selection of presidential electors as the meeting begins this afternoon.
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California
Oakland
Comrade Ben J C Levy Endorsed for King County Treasurer
A Seattle paid endorsement dated June 17 1908 from Sons of Veterans for Benj C Levy seeking Republican nomination for King County treasurer. Levy a Civil War veteran and seven and a half year chief deputy in the county treasurer's office is praised for public service and urged to supporters to back his candidacy and seek broad endorsements.
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Ben J. C. Levy
Sons OF Veterans
Seattle
Wash
Benj. C. Levy
King County
Washington
Levy
Sons of Veterans’ League
Hon. C. Levy
Cannibalism Report Tells Of Lamuts On Korko Din
A Yakutska newspaper details a cannibalism case among Lamut tribes on the Korko Din river in extreme northwestern Siberia. A famine driven nomad killed and consumed his brother's wife and four children.
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Star Species Service
ST. Petersburg
Yakutska
Korkodin
Siberia
Crazed man shoots two dead in Mount Olive
In Mount Olive Mississippi Gus Bullock a Black man driven by cocaine frenzy opened fire wounding a second man and killing two white men. A posse pursued Bullock to his cabin on the town’s edge and shot him dead.
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Mount Olive
Miss
Gus Bullock
Bullock
Campaign fund found in coach pocketbook incident
A United Press report describes a discovered pocketbook in a Pullman coach. An African American porter found the wallet and identified it as belonging to a candidate. The porter handed the money to the official and received a $10 reward.
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United Presa
Kansas City
William
Attet
Soldier Dies From Morphine After Knockout Drops
Norman Gregory a private in the 147th Coast Artillery died from morphine poisoning after police found him unconscious on the Barbary Coast in San Francisco. Authorities believe the death resulted from knockout drops given in a local dive.
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United Press
San Francisco
Norman Gregory
147Th Coast Artillery
Barbary
Modesto Nomination Report Incomplete
Modesto report shows congressman James nominated by a local election in 2nd district. text is garbled with missing details and unclear election context.
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Modesto
Cal
James
Astoria Diver Dies in 150 Foot Dive
A Sullivan perished during an aquatic regatta when diving from the Donna Francesca’s yard, 150 feet high, in Astoria. He vanished after plunging into the sea as boats circled, and no body was recovered. The overdue bark Olivia, 147 days out from Kaipara to Hull, reached its destination and was quoted for reinsurance at a specified rate.
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Astoria
Ore
A. Sullivan
Olivia
Kaipara
N. Z
Hull
Eng
Crown Clothing Co Offers School Day Suit Specials
Prices on boys clothing at Crown Clothing Co 1121 First Ave include regular $3.00 suits for 1 50 and $4.00 suits for 2.00 and $5.00 suits for 2 50.
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Crown Clothing CO
First Ave
Fragmented input notes from AKO event
Ambiguous fragmentary text mentions a person named Arthur and Fi but lacks clear event, date, location, or organization details to form a coherent summary. Cannot derive a specific news item from the provided fragment.
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