Washington dry law proposal advances in legislature
A p ad summary explains a local option bill for Washington state: counties and cities split into wet or dry units, with elections on petitions by 29 percent of voters. It imposes strict penalties for liquor offenses, allows private gifting in dry areas, and names Senator Will Graves as a key supporter. The measure replaces the McMasters bill and faces passage in the house.
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Pay Streak space shortage at Alaska-Yukon exposition
J A W Lewis director of concessions dodges applicants for space on the Pay Streak. No space available as attractions surge, with over feet of offerings awaiting room and inspectors pushing completion of Pay Streak work.
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Teason
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Felled by a pulley injures laborer at Franklin and Blaine
J Allen a laborer was struck on the head by a falling pulley block while moving a house at Franklin and Blaine avenues. He is married and living at 1217 Franklin av and was taken to Pacific hospital. The Cosmon liner shifted to Port Ludlow to load lumber and will clear for San Francisco, the South American west coast and Hamburg.
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South American
West Coast
Hamburg
Pennsylvania train wreck near Delmar kills seven
A southbound Pennsylvania Railroad No. 49 section collided with two locomotives in Delmar Delaware yards. Seven men died, many injured, and a fire consumed the wreckage. A horse named Princesa Trixie, owned by a theatrical company, was also killed. Trafic halted briefly as cleanup followed the crash.
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Merger Blocked as Roosevelt Actions Questioned
Washington report notes a three to two vote by a subcommittee on the merger of Tennessee Coal & Iron and United States Steel. it says the president was not authorized to permit the absorption nor to direct the attorney general not to interfere with the merger. A separate note mentions a city invitation form for the AY P exposition to be decided by the city council finance committee.
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Genealogy of the Thornton Washington line in Missouri
Genealogical notes trace the Washington family from George Washington through Samuel Washington and his descendants. Key figures include Thornton Augustin Washington of Garden City, Missouri, his father John Augustin Washington, and Dan tel Washington who moved to Virginia and fathered the present Thornton Augustin Washington and two daughters.
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Descendant of George Washington Discusses State Affairs
In Garden City Missouri a 56 year old laborer Thornton Augustin Washington, claimed direct lineage to George Washington. The piece imagines how different history might have been if May 1782 had favored him, and frames Washington as a hypothetical national ruler in a playful, satirical tone.
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Washington Rejects Call to Crown Him King
In May 1788 Col Nicola of Pennsylvania led a royalist push to have George Washington declare himself king of the United States. Washington considered the plan then rejected it and publicly rebuked Nicola for the idea.
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Washington Dynasty Tale: Refusal and Royalist Pressure
The passage discusses a great grandfather who refused the crown amid royalist pressure and a devoted army. It notes George Washington’s refresher and suggests Thornton Augustin Washington, sixth in line, was sent away, affecting the family’s succession prospects.
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Bold Bad Men Caught in City Dragnet
George Moore and H A Brown, both with criminal records, were detained yesterday after being spotted by Captain Charles Tennant on Washington Street. They offered no explanation and were taken to the station for investigation. Moore previously served 90 days in Portland under the alias Leo Frill and 63 days locally. Brown served 100 days and paid a $100 fine after a 3 year ago sentence in Judge Gordon's court. Police believe these two may be linked to recent burglaries and holdups. The city council will hold its regular meeting at the regular place tomorrow night. There is no meeting tonight due to Kingston's birthday holiday.
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Washington Birthday Celebrations Bring City Together
The city decorates for George Washington's birthday with flags and bunting. The National Guard conducts a 1 P.M. ceremony led by the Lawton band and John Stringer, marching from downtown to the old armory. A banquet of the Sons of the American Revolution gathers at the New Washington hotel with colonial costumes.
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Imaginary Piano Plays In Jail Sparks 20 Counts
City detectives Clark and Adams pursue indictments against Edward Stubby for defrauding jail mates by claiming a terminal illness and seeking money from relatives. Stubby spends time in jail pretending to play an imaginary piano to feign insanity and avoid harsher punishment as the grand jury nears. Russell from Tacoma attends a joint clerks and bankers meeting in Seattle to discuss postal conditions.
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Prisoners stage jailhouse marathon in comic chaos
Jailer John Roberts found inmates in four cells jumping and imitating running in a mock marathon. Sheriff Bob Hodge investigated as prisoners explained they organized a jail race, with ten captives aiming to outlast each other for a prize of ten sacks of makin's.
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Seven Dead In Kansas Cyclone At Reece
Seven people killed in a cyclone at Reece near Wichita Kansas, with reports filed from Ola. The disaster struck the area causing multiple fatalities and prompting emergency response efforts.
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Tug Blanch Sinks After Water Intake
The tug Blanch, tied at Beattie Lumber land ing, filled with water and toppled to its side as the tide fell. It remains partially submerged with theft tide now covering the deck while Crosby Tug Boat Co plans to lift it at next high tide. No injuries reported.
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Return of Atlantic Fleet Dazzles Old Point Crowd
At Old Point Comfort Virginia the Atlantic battleship fleet returned amid cannon fire bells and cheers from thousands. The Mayflower anchored as Admiral Sperry led a review with Roosevelt praising the voyage and navy pride. A wedding between Miss Gaydys Hallie and Midshipman Alfred M occurred aboard the Connecticut before farewell visits.
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Washington
Georgetown Angers Over Seattle Annexation Bid
Georgetown residents rally at a mass meeting in Olympia to oppose a state bill aimed at annexing the independent suburb to Seattle. Local business leaders insist the measure serves Seattle and undermine Georgetown’s autonomy.
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New York Doctor William T. Bull Dies of Cancer
Dr. William T. Bull of New York dies in Savannah after a long battle with cancer. The report notes his life spent in medical efforts to help others, marking a notable end to a physician’s public struggle. In Los Angeles, events mark Washington’s birthday with outdoor sports, art and bank closures observed nationwide.
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