Mount Baker Shows Signs of Volcanic Activity
Clouds of steam hover on the northeast side near the summit of Mount Baker as a party of Bellingham and eastern visitors at 10 460 feet report three steaming apertures and cracking sounds. Sulphur marks bolster fears of active subterranean heat while witnesses Dr F E T Marten Orne Stemple Paul Ashby and Wilder Jones weigh the possible eruption.
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Bellingham
Wash
Mount Baker
F E. T. Marten
West Virginia
Orne Stemple
Paul Ashby
Wilder Jones
Fireman Dill Rescues Four Children in North Clark Fire
Chicago firefighters battled a blaze in the barns of a department store on North Clark Street. Lieutenant William Mayer suffocated from smoke while aiding the rescue and his body was recovered by fellow firemen. A family in the barns, led by foreman Louis Nelson, was believed trapped as the fire spread.
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Chicago
North Clark Street
William Mayer
Louis Nelson
Mayer
Wonders Never Cease at Lang’s Purest Relics Ad
An old classified style ad proclaims Lang’s offers a deep cut on durgs with items like Rondon's Catarrh Jelly Williams Shaving Soap and Dr Merck products. It lists Blood and Skin Remedy and German Ecsoma Ointment as available, signaling a broad patent medicine catalog.
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Lang's
Williams
Firefighter Perishes After Fire Traps Man in Haystack
A firefighter on the third floor in the rear dove in without backup to rescue residents. He seized an axe and rushed into a burning building as smoke thickened. The family escaped before Mayer, age 50, collapsed and died in the room.
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Mayer
Thief Steals Five Medals From Champion Swimmer
W H Lacey, holder of five Duchess of York awarded swimming medals, had his medals stolen from his Third Avenue apartments Thursday morning. A pass key enabled the entry and no alarm was raised by the management or other residents. The medals, gold liver and bronze for supreme swimming and diving in England, are not easily replaced and remain missing.
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W. H. Lacey
Duchess of York
Third Avenue House
England
Lacey
Peace talks in Portsmouth spark Russian dismay over concessions
In Portsmouth officials close to the Russian government express deep disappointment as talks concede Manchuria and Saghalin, warning the surrender harms Russia’s far eastern growth and naval prestige. Prince Oukhtomeky calls the result a Japanese moral victory while a diplomat labels it a splendid win for M. Witte.
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ST. Petersburg
Portsmouth
Hich
Russia
Far East
Manchuria
Japan
Oukhtomeky
The
Viedomosti
M. Witte
Bird's Eye View of the War Chronology 1904 1906
A compact chronology lists major events in the Russo Japanese War from February 1904 to August 1906. It notes Port Arthur actions, battles at Dalny Nanshan the Yalu Haicheng and Mukden, naval battles in the Sea of Japan, and the August 1905 peace process with Roosevelt.
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Togo
Port Arthur
Czar
Seoul
Mikado
United States
Vostok
Kamimera
Petropaviovek
Makaroff
the Yalu
Dalny
Nanehan
Oku
Wofangkao
Stackelberg
Haicheng
Poattion
Kemimura
Vladivostok
Rurik
Port Artie
Jiaoyang
Kuropatkin
Oyama
Sha River
Ruseiane
Nogi
Hun River
Oripenberg
Baer
Mukden
Keropatkin
Sea of Japan
Roosevelt
Oveter Bay
Flest
Indemnity Suspicion Ties Russia Japan Payment
A newspaper note questions whether Russia will pay Japan a large sum as indemnity, hinting secrecy and linking the payoff to traffic arrangements on the China Eastern and Siberian railways. The suspected concession to Russia is described as highly valuable, suggesting Russia would pay generously.
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Russia
Japan
Hea
Siberian
Terms of peace agreement on Far East terms and land retentions
First recognition of Japan influence in Korea and moves to evacuate Manchuria. Russia to retrocede privileges, Manchuria sovereignty to China, and open door respect. Surrender of Liaotung leases including Port Arthur. China to police rail, fishing rights for Japan north of Vladivostok, division of Sakhalin with no cash indemnity. Russia retains interned ships and pays no indemnity.
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Japan
Korea
Manchuria
Russia
China
Liaotung Peninsula
Port Arthur
Dalny
Blonde Andd Willett Islands
Will Float Loans New Russian Investment Inquiry
New York reports say a joint loan program is being discussed with Russian partners as part of foreign investment efforts. Officials confirm preliminary talks underway but no final agreement has been reached.
Japan to receive large indemnity reimbursement says London
London reports Japan will get about 200000000 dollars as reimbursement for caring for Russian prisoners and for railroad concessions. The expected indemnity prompts fears of money market stringency after peace.
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Japan
Europe
North America
Ruseta
London
Global markets rise after accord as bonds jump
London and Oyster Bay reports describe swift market reactions to an agreement. Russian bonds leapt about 3 percent, while other securities moved from fractional gains to multiple points. Messages to President Roosevelt pour in from Emperor Wilhelm and King Edward praising his role in peace.
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London
Hive
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Wilhelm
Edward
Peace treaty drafting by Japanese and Russian officials advances
In Portsmouth New Hampshire on August 20 special councillors from Japan and Russia move forward on the peace treaty. Dr Marstens for Russia and H W Dennison for Japan outlined the work last night and were at their desks early this morning with secretaries preparing the final draft.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Japan
Russia
Dr. Marstens
H. W. Dennison
Michigan Club Holds First Reunion and Picnic
The first annual reunion and basket picnic of the Michigan club will take place at Woodland Park on September 2. In July the club organized with 200 members and elected officers, with an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 Michigan people living in and around Seattle. the picnic could add several hundred new members.
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Michigan Club
Woodland Park
Michigan
Seattle
Suit Filed Over Alaska Mining Property Sale
Charles Pearce former manager of the Alaska Perseverance Mining company has started suit in Juneau Alaska for one third of the property value. The worth is stated at 5 600 000 dollars and Pearce claims William T Jerome district attorney of New York is a figurehead controlling only one share of stock. He alleges a contract for one third of the profit over 200 000 dollars and says Sutherland of the new company worked him out.
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Juneay
Alaska
Charles Pearce
Alaska Perseverance Mining Company
William T. Jerome
New York
Sutherland
Yellow fever outbreak reported in Pensacola
Surgeon General Wyman was notified that Pensacola has yellow fever with three cases quarantined. Confirmation by the Marine Hospital Service followed the mayor of Pensacola's announcement that the illness had broken out in the city. All three patients are convalescent.
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Washington
Wyman
Army
St Barrancas
Fla
Pensacola
Marine Hospital Service
Allis-Chalmers Chief Loses 50000 In Oriental Gambling
William P. Allis president of Allis-Chalmers and director at Wisconsin National Bank loses 50000 while gambling in an Oriental house at Milwaukee. Police demand return. a civil suit may follow. A raid by District Attorney McGovern halted local gambling.
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Milwacker
Wis
William P. Allis
Allis-Chalmers Company
Wisconsin National Bank
Han
Polies
Allis
Bigedow
Jansen
McGovern
Allie
Doctor Refused Aid Until Fee Paid in Advance
John Carlson proprietor of the Vega lodging house alleges Charlie Anderson died after Dr. W. McDowell refused to attend without a $2.50 deposit. McDowell admits demanding payment before calls in the lower town but says the patient suffered a spell of fits and the case was not serious. He says city help should cover charity cases and that callers often disappear before payment.
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John Carlson
Vega
Washington
Charlie Anderson
Carlson
Dr. W. McDowell
Colman Building
Anderson
McDowell
Cartson
Washington building may be closed for paint lien
Rasmussen & Co claim 428 dollars for paint used on the Washington building at the exposition. The sheriff may take charge of the structure and exhibits. Bronaugh & Bronaugh, attorneys for Rasmussen, say Carrell & Tinne of Seattle contracted to paint the building and left without paying. A mechanics lien was filed yesterday.
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Washington
Bila
Portland
Tinjase
Rasmussen & Co
Washington Building
Jerry Brown
Bronaugh & Bronaugh
Rasmienen & Co
Bronaugh
Carrell A ‘Linne
Seattle
Carrell & Tinne
Star Theater Bill Showcases Acrobats and Comic Talent
The Star theater lineup this week draws crowds with the Diericx brothers performing remarkable acrobatics and Steve Jennings the man with the cane. Also featured are Ida Russell, Rome, Maro and Juliet, and Thos W Ray the song illustrator, all touted as top acts in a strong bill.
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Star Theater
Diericx Brothers
Steve Jennings
Ida Russell
Comedienne
Rome
Maro
Juliet
Thos
W. Ray
Campaign for City Ownership Gains Momentum in City
Judge John E. Humphries outsizes speakers to back municipal ownership of public utilities. A two meeting plan at Germania hall is set for September 15 with mass meetings citywide to follow. A municipal league will organize with precinct officers as sentiment grows for cheaper telephone and transit services and lower utility rates.
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John E. Humphries
James McNeny
HM. Peterson
Herkimer Johnson
John R. Parker
Frederick Bureh
John C. Murphy
A. J. Speckert
W. T. Scott
Joe Smith
Nicholas Schmitt
Germania
Ganized
Humphries
Seattle Electric Company
Murder Attempt Tied to Drunken Row at Queen Anne Ave
Fred Jorgenson, an unemployed man jailed after a drunken dispute at 102 Queen Anne avenue, was involved in an attempted murder at 2 50 Wednesday morning. James Adena, a marine fireman, claims Jorgenson fired twice from a revolver at him but missed due to his intoxication. Patrolmen Anderson and Newman arrested Jorgenson. Joe Harrison and Mrs Carroll witnessed the incident.
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Fred Jorgenson
Queen Anne Avenue
James Adena
Jorgenson
Anderson
Newman
Adena
Joe Harrison
Mra
Carroll
Day Three of Educational Congress In Portland
Attendance rises as Prof. Br D. Rossier of Monmouth Normal School presides during a session on Normal School and Education and the Training of Teachers. Prof. Yoder of the University of Washington speaks on Social Conditions and Elementary Education with Prof. Sheldon of the University of Oregon steering the discussion. Prof. M M Lieperger from New York addresses Manual Training, followed by a discussion led by B W Johnson of Washington.
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Portland
Educational Congress
BR. D. Rossier
Monmouth, Ore
Yoder
University of Washington
Sheldon
University of Oregon
M. M. Lieperger
New York
B. W. Johnson
Washington
Deacons Expose Dead Body in Reading Church Grave
Four deacons of Huff's church in Reading are arrested after allegedly digging through a cement wall and exposing the body of a son of Peter 1st to the weather. Named are James Nester August Reinert Daniel Conrad and John OCracelly. Werst, a church member, filed the complaint with Alderman Miller claiming cemetery rules were followed though the grave was dug.
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Reading
Peter
Huff's
Werat
James Nester
August Reinert
Daniel Conrad
John Ocracelly
Werst
Alderman Miller
Discovery of body in grave prompts distress claim
The witness described finding the cement wall removed exposing the body as water filled the grave and said the discovery caused him great distress. A special legislature act sets the minimum penalty for the offense at six months in jail and a $100 fine.
Man killed by son in deer hunt near Mount Baker
Emery McGinnis, 47, Bellingham businessman and early Fairhaven pioneer, was shot and killed by his son Everett during a deer hunt in the foothills of Mount Baker. The tragedy, reported by Willis Watrous, leaves a wife and seven children. McGinnis, born in Indiana in 1858, came to Fairhaven in 1883.
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Bellingham
Wash
Emery McGinnis
Everett
Mount Baker
Willis Watrous
McGinnia
Indiana
Fairhaven
Mc Way
Cleveland
Government timber testing station planned at University of Washington
Government experts W. K. Matt and L. D. Hunt visited the UW campus to arrange equipment for a new timber testing plant. The station is one of five in the United States and will serve the lumber and building industries with ties to the Pacific Coast Lumbermen's association for timber supplies. Hunt is the Pacific coast representative, with headquarters at the University of California, while Hart oversees work nationwide.
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University of Washington
W. K. Matt
L. D. Hunt
Mir. Hunt
Pacific Coast
University of California
Hart
United States
Prof. Fuller
School of Engineering
Pacific Coast Lumbermen's Association
Remarried Former Wife City Comptroller Riplinger
John Riplinger the city comptroller was remarried to his former wife Adam Riplinger on Tuesday evening with Rev. W. A. Major officiating. The couple then left for Portland for a short visit to the fair and will reside at 720 Fifteenth North.
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John Riplinger
Adam Riplinger
W. A. Major
Portland
Fifteenth N
Other officers may be tried in Bennington case
Secretary Bonaparte announced a court martial to try Commander Young and said he is dissatisfied with the court of inquiry’s exoneration. He hinted that other officers of the gunboat may also face trial and that he is finishing a special report on the Bennington case with recommendations to reestablish a naval engineer corps.
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Washington
Bonaparte
Navy Department
Young
Bennington
Naval Engineer Corps
Ballard Council Advances Water Inquiry and Repairs
The Ballard council heard another locality to study for an independent water supply. The gar bage scow contract went to Harry Gibbs for 3 dollars per trip and the scow will be repaired. Bids were opened for grading and grubbing Post street. H D Masterson won at 9120 dollars. Mayor Zook noted Commissioner Jacob T s death and appointed a committee to draft resolutions. Water mains petitions were referred. a 4 acre land offer for a city park was tabled for Friday. Buffalo notes: Jay the autoist recovering after a lapse, Dr Bixby optimistic.
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Ballard
Harry Gibbs
Post Street
Sixth
Tenth Avenues
H. D. Masterson
B. B. Cox Investment Pany
Meadow Point
The
Sound
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Wail Invest
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Big Monarch Shoe & Clothing Company
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Union
Sol Caro
Madison Iron & Steel Company
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Messrs
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Wiley
Pittsburg
Main
Fire and Water Committee
Buffalo
Jay
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