Railway Heads Leave Seattle After Inspection Tour
Heads of several railroads visiting Seattle for their annual inspection have departed after expressing satisfaction with the city’s facilities and business. Notable figures like Judge Lovett and E. H. Harriman’s son Arevill Harriman, along with Howard Elliott of the Northern Pacific, left for California and a broader system tour. Louis Hill remained for a few more days while Canadian Pacific officials B. Ussher and H. W. Brodle prepare to depart after their local inspections.
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Seattle
Judge Lovett
Arevill Harriman
E. H. Harriman
Wm. Sproule
J. D. Farrell
Harriman Lines
California
Howard Elliott
Northern Pacific
Louis Hill
Rear Northern
BE. B
Ussher
H. W. Brodle
Canadian Pacific
Card Game Quarrel Ends in Fatal Shooting near Galena
In Galena Oregon Territory Aug 29 W G Settle shot and killed Bert Crowley after a quarrel over a card game in the mountains near Galena A posse is pursuing Settle as of today authorities report
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Galena, Or
W. G. Settle
Bert Crowley
Here
Galena
Settle
Opium Seized in Suitcases Arriving Via Nogales
Frank Martin and Jesus Hernandes were arrested in Tucson after applying at a local express office for two suitcases shipped into Arizona via Nogales. The bags contained 80 tins of opium.
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Tucson
Ariz
Frank Martin
Jesus Hernandes
Arizona
Nogales
Butter Kings Face Short-Weight Charges
After days of investigation by Chief Inspector Rhinehart the coast’s two leading butter merchants John B. Agen and H. M. Kiock were charged with short weight in butter packages. Some cases showed shortages from one to three pounds. Their trial is set for this afternoon in police court.
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Rhinehart
Weights and Measures Department
John B. Agen
H. M. Kiock
Chamber exhibition to be rearranged for Made in Washington Day
The chamber of commerce exhibition in the Central building will be rearranged this week in preparation for Made in Washington Day observances scheduled for next Saturday.
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Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Progressive primaries draw high voter interest in Puget Sound
Progressive voters rally as filings close at midnight for four governorship candidates four congressmen seats and a handful for at large posts. The contest features Landon Hodge Paulhmann Lawrence Case and others with campaigns starting after the final list is set. Volunteer workers organize precinct efforts across King County with contact details provided.
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Womans Organization
Bob” Hodge
W. H. Paulhw Man
John C. Lawrence
Otto A. Case
Submitting Paper Delivery Complaints To The Seattle Star
Readers are urged to report missed or delayed deliveries to the Circulation Department at Alameda, Cal, with a phone number Main 8400 for prompt service. An unrelated note recounts Rev. L Mears nearly catching a burglar, whose valuables were taken and tacks on the floor explained the cry.
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Seattle Star
Per
Eny
Alameda
Cal
Rev. L. Mears
Mears
Damage suit over auto collision seeks $16000
Nicola Mesciarelli sues Robert Harriett and Frank Wee Terman for $16000, alleging they owned the car that struck him on June 30. The plaintiff claims the vehicle was traveling 36 miles per hour at the time of the accident.
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Robert Harriett
Frank Weeterman
Nicola Mesciarelli
Rev. L M Galbraith Preaches After 25 Years Away
Henry Galbraith kept his vow not to enter the church yet heard his son Rev. L M Galbraith preach upon returning to Sweet Home Oregon after a 25 year absence.
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Divacin Sweet Home
Henry Galbraith
L M. Galbraith
City lines up water rule for visiting circuses
In North Yakima officials demand an ordinance forcing visiting circuses to buy city water after investigations show a circus used ditch water for lemonade, endangering public health. In Los Angeles the Sunset boards report 12930 telephone calls restored in 1911 with 50 percent business, 10 percent lovers’ calls, and the rest miscellaneous.
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Los Angeles
Sunset Boards
Yakima
Wash
Mountaineers' Club Dinner Hosts Notable Climbers
Professor Heracle Parker of Columbia University Belmore Brown of Tacoma and Miss Dora Keen, who spent weeks on Mount McKinley, will attend a Mountaineers' Club dinner in Seattle at the Seattle Commercial Club rooms tomorrow night.
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Prof
Heracle! Parker
Columbia University
Belmore Brown
Tacoma
Rotary opposes ferry night service cut and fare hike
At its weekly luncheon the Rathscheller Rotary club declared opposition to discontinuing night ferry service or increasing rates. It also endorsed extending service to the east side of Lake Washington to ensure equal access for all residents. Lady Stirling Chapter D A R to open year with first meeting at Mrs H L Bredes home 1804 16th Ave next Tuesday.
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Rotary Club
Rathscheller
Kirkland Ferry
Lake Washington
Lady Stirling
H. L. Bredes
Rail tunnel fall suit against O. W. railroad claims injuries
E. P. Phillips sues the O. & W. railroad for 1925 dollars alleging a fall through a tunnel roof at Yesterway and Fifth Avenue last June caused injuries.
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E. P. Phillips
Yesterway
Fifth Av
Sait
Seattle Teachers to Be Paid at Institute Meeting
Teachers of Seattle will receive 82782 dollars and 22 cents at the teachers institute gathering held at Broadway High next Saturday.
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Seattle
Teachers’ Institute
Broadway High
Grizzly Breaks Free on Ferry Sparks Fear and Gales of Scream
An affectionate grizzly bear escaped its cage on a ferry boat in San Francisco. The bear attempted to make friends with passengers causing a wild scream from the women before Kruin claimed the deck.
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San Francisco
Kruin
Man Jump From Milwaukee Train Near Auburn
Henry Reinberger age 21 leaped from a Seattle bound Milwaukee train near Auburn as it ran about 45 miles per hour. He was found nearby in a violent mental state and taken to the city jail for custody.
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Henry Reinberger
Auburn
Veterans Challenge Visiting Vets to G A R Encampment Ball
Sawtelle veterans at the National Soldiers Home invite visiting veterans to a ball game at the G A R encampment. Clarence West, the club’s 67 year old pitcher, joins the event with ambidexterity suggested. First official Bellingham Skagit interurban train slated for Saturday. Bellingham Chamber of Commerce invites public and groups for the inaugural run. Seattle Chamber hosts Flying Legion luncheon at Arctic Club tomorrow noon. The Tillkums perform songs and yells to relieve formality.
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Bellingham-Skagit Interurban
Bellingham Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
British-India Navigation to open Calcutta Seattle freight line
British-India Navigation Co plans a Seattle to Hong Kong to Calcutta freight service. The new Orient route will connect Seattle with Asia via Hong Kong, strengthening trade links.
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British-India Navigation Co
Orient
Calcutta
Seattle
Hong Kong
Seattle Exposition Booklets to Advertise City Travel
The Oregon & Washington railroad will issue 10 000 booklets describing Seattle to attract conventions and tourists. They will be mailed in seven major Eastern cities. Meanwhile the Mountaineers club will tour seven San Juan islands on a three day trip ending at Mt Constitution with about 100 participants. Emilio Fili Pinini, famed for bull ring memories, is hospitalized with three broken ribs after a failed impersonation on his ranch near San Rafael California.
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Exploitation and Industrial Bureau of the
Chamber of Commerce
Oregon & Washington Railroad
Seattle
Mt. Constitution
Mountaineers’ Club of
San Juan Islands
San Rafael
Cal
Emilio Fillipini
la Belle
Mex
Toreador
Emilio
Pueblo man demands 419 million from Rockefeller in Wisconsin
An insanity examination was ordered in the case of Joseph Cohn of Pueblo who created a scene at the Standard Oil office in La Crosse Wisconsin on Friday demanding 419 million dollars he claimed John D Rockefeller owed him. He claimed documentary proof but did not produce it and is held at the police station.
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Crank
John D
Wis
Joseph Cohn
Pueblo
John D. Rockefeller
Cohn
That Convenient Phone Lullaby Poem
A light verse on modern telephones describing daily uses from ordering goods to calling loved ones. The poem playfully notes how phones connect groceries, medicine, and even bedtime rituals, urging exercising by phone and ending with a wistful lullaby mood.
Textile Ad Spotlights Patterned Bordered Fabric
An advertisement promotes inch width patterned fabric with bordered effects priced at 39 cents per yard. The snippet emphasizes decorative borders and affordable material for craft or sewing projects.
Womens Merino Union Suits Description and Price
Medium weight ankle length union suits with high neck and long or elbow sleeves offered at 1.50 dollars. Also available low neck sleeveless styles in knee or ankle length.
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