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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1906
Page
8
George A. Piper former political boss won the republican caucuses in the Thirty-fourth senatorial district for the state senate nomination. Irving T. Cole and M. J. Carkeek backed by rivals combined in parts of precincts but energy from workers could seal Piper’s win before Friday primaries.
Reche, with backing from Interests and the Nevelle faction, staged the best showing in the ecaucuses and appears poised to win. Sweeney managers tried to pull the Third ward into the contest, but Robert Booth, a ward leader for state senator, said his supporters will stay nominal and let the Seventh ward settle its own dispute.
The first Dawson burglary in months occurred early Sunday when Cooke and Brownlie of Del Monte Waloon reported a thief stolen 178 dollars in bills. Police are pursuing leads but no arrest yet. The new St Marys hospital costing 45000 was opened Saturday with Dr Barrett funding an advanced operating room. An Moosehide Indian woman fell into flames at Twelvemile river camp and was moved to the insane asylum after mental collapse. Miner Charles McDermott was injured August 12 when a drift cave in at Honanga 43 above.
An OCR fragment lists pairs of blankets and bed coverings with values and descriptions. It notes wool blends, aloe wool, gray and white colors, heavy weights, borders, and textures, referencing double beds and cotton options.
A loom valued at $60,000, being installed for a cathedral renovation, burned this morning as a fire attributed to arson by a fanatic is under investigation. The bishop’s secretary reported the blaze to authorities, labeling it incendiary.
A chair described as having a T-bolt construction, a refined wood seat, and a shaped top. The item notes craftsmanship and specific joinery details suggesting a vintage or workshop-made piece.
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