Georgetown Fire Scorches Suburb In Morning Blaze
An estimated $20,000 fire heavily damaged Georgetown Seattle area structures after igniting in the hall of Lafe Hamilton's store. Three buildings burned, with fraternal groups like Masons and Odd Fellows losing paraphernalia. Rainier firefighters aided but hose lines were limited.
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Seattle
Georgetown
Lafe Hamilton
Masons
Odd Fellows, Eagles
Woodmeen
Warkmen
Foresters
There’ll Be a Hot Time on the Pike in Seattle
Electric lights line Pike Street from Second to Fourth avenues for July Fourth celebrations. Arlington of Chicago will perform two chute ascensions and a telectrope walker act during the parade. Mayor Humes will review from a stand at Second Avenue and Pike, with J B Moellenbeck given a welcome. Excursions to Seattle from Victoria Whatesm Everett and Puget Sound points planned for the Fourth.
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Pike Street
Eeet Aeenth
Fics
Certe
Cos Et
Mir
Br J. B Moellenbeck
Victoria
Whatesm
Everett
Puget Sound
Seattle
Deckhands Strike Persists Against Black Ball Line
A conference between the deckhands union committee and Black Ball Line manager Charles F. E. Peabody failed to reach an agreement. Peabody offered to pay increased wages on all Royalio ships, but no settlement was made.
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Charles FE. Peabody
Peabody
Famous novelist Anthony Hope wed in London ceremony
The wedding of Miss Fltea Sheldon of New York to Anthony Hope Mawking, famed novelist, drew many literary and theatre names to St Bride's in London. The groom's father performed the ceremony, the bride was given away by her father, and a luncheon followed before a continent honeymoon.
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London
Alexander
William Vereham
Henry Ainey
Ethel Barrymore
Forbes Robertson
Charles Wyndham
George M. Hicne
W. T. Stead
Old St. Brideshaven
Fleet Street
Mise Fltea’ Sheldon
New York
Anthony Hope Mawking
Charlee TI
Sheldon
Heide
Susanne Sheldon
Henry Almler
Gettysburg Anniversary Events Mark Fortieth Battle Commemoration
Gettysburg Pennsylvania July 1 thousands of veterans and families gathered to mark the fortieth anniversary of the 1863 battle. The program at Reynolds’s Woods featured addresses by Generals C Howard and H S Hulde koper and concluded with the unveiling of a bronze statue honoring John Burns, the elderly figure wounded three times in the battle.
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Gettysburg
North and
Howth
Gettyeburg
Reynolds
C. Howard
H. 8. Huldekoper
John Burns
Confederation Day in Canada Celebrated Nationwide
July 1 marks Confederation Day in Canada with public rejoicing. The Dominion of Canada was created years ago with about 2 000 population, now showing slower growth but strong wealth, prosperity and foreign trade gains. Savings banks deposits have risen more than twelvefold over the period.
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Canada
Dominion of Canada
Dominion
Summer School of Forestry Opens in Milford
Milford Pa July 1 in view of forest fire ravages in New York and New England the extraordinary summer school of forestry opens to train workers and students in fire prevention and forest management with officials outlining a program of lectures demonstrations and field work.
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Milford
New York
New England
Floods Sweep Central Weetere States and Gulf to Northwest
A report notes extensive floods affecting central Weetere states and Gulf states extending toward the Pacific Northwest. The Summer School of Forestry opens today to discuss meteorological conditions and the broader impact of flood destruction on regional forestry and infrastructure.
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United
Tornado Kills Eight in Wilder Minnesota
A tornado swept Wilder Minnesota at night killing eight persons and injuring several others. Farm houses and outbuildings were destroyed, crops damaged, and the storm's path was about four rods wide and eight miles long.
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Wilder
Minn
Accident at Sea Repairs for Steamer Banta Barbars
Steamer Banta Barbars with Captain Frank Zaddert was to Moran's for repair after its tall shaft broke last Monday. A tug named Ss hada towed her to The Banta Herbera Ora Olympia with a lumber cargo when the accident occurred near Santa Barbara.
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Banta Barbars
Frank Zaddert
Moran's
Mon- Gay
Neah An
Yester Acaon
Sshada
Banta Herbera Ora Olymnotia
Happenings In North Seattle Include Arrests And Acquittals
Happenings About Town reports Guaste Floyd Jeesie Morris and Jen nie West arrested in North Seattle on charges of tottering about saloons. A 14 year old girl and her sister were found in North Seattle and sent to the police station while claiming plans to go to Bremerton. Jamen Webster, a street car conductor, was acquitted of embezzlement by Justice Cann after being accused of diverting funds to cover Mrs Mitchell funeral costs. The state board of accountancy held its first meeting, electing W. C. Chidester as chairman F. P. Greene as vice chairman and B. G. Shorrock as secretary treasurer. The board, created by the legislature, handles examinations for certified public accountants.
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Guaste Floyd
Jeesie Morris
Jennie West
Seattle
Bartier
Musse Hoirniese
Bremerton
Jamen Webster
Fred Mitchell
Justice Cann
Webster
Certified Public Accountant
Gamma Sigma convention opens with broad national delegation
Gamma Sigma Chicago July 1 The Gamma Sigma society begins its thirty fourth annual convention with delegates from numerous colleges and high schools nationwide.
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Chicago
Gamma Sigma Society
Neeeiety
Money orders now exchangeable with Liberia and Transvaal
Washington dispatch notes that effective today a direct exchange of money orders between the United States and Coata Wea Liberia and the Transvaal colony becomes possible. Previously money orders could not be exchanged with these regions.
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Washington
United States
Coata Wea
Liberia
Transvaal
U S Patent Commissioner Travels Europe on Patent Office Tour
New York July 1 The United States commissioner Frederick Allen departed for Europe aboard the steamer Tip for five weeks to study patent offices in Great Britain Germany and France. He aims to learn methods that could improve the U S patent system and will also visit Switzerland to report on industrial property offices.
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New York
United States
Frederick Allen
Europe
Paul
Great Britain
Germany
France
Alten
Switerrland
Informations Bureau
Seone
Centralia Murder: City Marshal Shot and Killed
Special to The Star reports City Marshal John Parsons of Centralia Washington shot and killed by a man named Smith. Smith lingered near the Arbor Hotel for days, then fired on Parsons on Tower Avenue about a block from the hotel. Parsons died instantly after the fatal shot. The incident follows Smith’s earlier movements around the hotel and on a logging road under construction. The star notes a campfire gathering planned by poet A J Miller at a local hall in commemoration of the event.
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Centralia
Wash
J. Smith
John Parsons
Smith
Arbor
Fvandze
Mervhale Shiel
Golfing Mentor Bertie Way Proclaims True Skill And Luck
Cleveland report features W. Ht Way, a European trained golfer noted for calm demeanor and teaching patience. He emphasizes keeping focus, avoiding overreliance on distance, and blending skill with luck. He recalls starting golf at six and a Devonshire bred bull pup tied to his shop.
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America
Dawbrook Hunt Club
Detroit
Prent
Slwaye
Devonshire
Cupid Took No Chances In Seattle San Francisco Marriage
Frank Tr Manning of Seattle and Miss Dorothy Bloom of San Francisco wed secretly in San Francisco on a Friday night. Bloom’s parents objected only to her not yet being eighteen. The couple wed to avoid a possible separation over a Portland job offer, with witnesses from the bride’s household present at Rev. Guthrie’s.
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Frank Tr. Manning
Seattle
Dorothy Bloom
San Francisco
Mis Bloom
Mr. Manning
Portland
Mr. Mas
Ro Mixes Ricoman
Mias Wioom
Mias Aliee Hoyt
Sherman Jones
B. K. Guthrie
Manning
HM. W. Rhem
Dope Chart Guide for Today's Horse Races
A race day form sheet outlines each horse name weight today last race record jockey weight last race date track condition and distance. By analyzing this chart fans and bettors gauge each entry’s chances across today’s races.
Portlanders Edge Siwashes In Tight One
In Portland, the Portlanders defeated the Siwashes by a single run in a close game. Both teams featured strong pitching, with Meid and Ike Putter delivering solid efforts for Seattle, while the offense produced a tense late rally.
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Portland
Jane
Aramy Vignesun
Mormons Open Season Amid Travel Schedule Scramble
The Mormons begin their season with a game in Spokane against Bure and aim for a clean, undefeated start. Officials discuss adjusting travel plans and a fair schedule for upcoming trips as teams navigate a congested Pacific coast contest slate.
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Rmony
Portiangub
Spokane
Bure
Yesterday's Races at Frret Racecourse Summary
Five furlongs selling for older horses led by Sark at 7 to 2 with Gee up, Nona B. second, Axmmeter third. time 1 2 1 2. Four furlongs two-year-olds and up saw Minamoto at 6 to 1 with Hildebrand up, Gel Bower second, Ttone-64 third. Four and one half furlongs for four-year-olds and up had Mee nee 6 to 1 with Bee up, Tarsus second. One mile and seven furlongs for four-year-olds and up had Homage second, Fillbuster third, time 1 14 6 12. Five furlongs for older runners showed Altmoner 4 to 6 with Frawley up, Teupiet Af second, Joh H W. Cave third. Sixth race seven furlongs for three-year-olds and up saw Barendos second with Hildebrand up.
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Wilbert
Little Mineh Jr
Booth
Bol ‘Li
Rosewater
Misty Pride
McKinnon
Heattie
CORTE
Hell Mount
Alta
Thompaan
Beattie Muddy
Pettigrew
Heep
Burdock
Alarie
Beattie
Botan
Yellowstone
John Boggs
Col. van
Mirtle
Frawley
Aletina
Pat Tucker
Hercules
Seattle
Almaner
Groves
Dagan
Cottle
Baul
Taeus
Henderson
Jerid
Coal
Yan
Dr. Sherman
Binger
Linton
Frank Pearce
Judge Voorhies
Monda
William F
Seereeer
John Noner
T. Sheehan
Alopmy
Eeveur
Cuntebank
Hilderbrand
J. T. Sheehan
Chandler Lé
Dugan
Sig
Carrie
Bonner
Oakland
John Bogs
Beattle
le Tate
Howson
Iil
Linton 'Denile
Oorhien
Mile
Battle
Ty Kelly
Rosati
Cleveden
Fay
Ane
Kuliiven
Heattle
Seba Seeenwe
Chandler
Uriffere
Mr Fine Rose
Poshanas
Wilbert Ene
Poorlands
Asneee
McMahon
Miles
Feattle
Patlivan
Bane
Vareon
Linton Veece
Ferionas
Glenden
M de Tetaian
Ullivan
Frret Rach
Sheetolde
Sark
Gee Up
Nona B
Axmmeter
Minamoto
Hildebrand
Bower
Esas
Tarsus
Homage
Fillbuster
Tiret
Altmoner
Teupiet
Joh H W. Cave
Diere
Ira
Furat
Barendos
War In Ring Leaves Fighters Confident for Rematch
The bout ended without a knockout as both fighters tested each other with glancing blows. Neither man sustained a visible injury, though Yanger claimed a right-hand blow in the seventh round. Both camps expressed belief they could land a decisive punch if granted a rematch.
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Gregny
Yanger
Bark Diamond Head Crew Protest Quarantine Fine
Honolulu quarantine officers ordered the Diamond Head to undergo ballast purge and fumigation after it failed to keep six feet from the dock. Protests from owners cite delays and expenses caused by the port Townsend inspection and compliance actions.
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United Sates
Honelulu
Diamond Mead
Honolulu
J. H. Oakley
Port Townsend
Chicago's First-Born Beaubien Retires From Police
Chicago on July 1 marks Alexander Beaubien's retirement from the police force due to age. He is identified as Chicago's first born, born when the city was a frontier post with Fort Dearborn nearby and hostile Indians. His father was a trader in the small early settlement.
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Chicago
Great Western Metropolis
Alexander Beaubien
Beaubien
Right Goods at Right Prices for Everyday Needs
Catalog-style note lists camping blankets cushions gowns gloves and parasols with values from 25 cents to 6 dollars. Mentions silk taft rib bon, wool etamine skirts, embossed lawn embroidery trim, Goodyear oxford shoes, American Lady corsets, feather pillows, and assorted accessories. Prices shown as values with discounts hinted.
Pre game results from the Pa sie National league
A game yesterday saw Butte lose to Helena 8 to 1 in Helena. The uneven matchup featured Helena taking early control and expanding the lead as the contest progressed.
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Butte
Helena
Assay Office Reports Fiscal Year Gold Dust Deposits
The local assay office reports 11,200,000 in gold dust deposited for the year. Major sources are the Klondike and Yukon, with Neme also contributing. October was the peak month at 2,807,100.48. April the low at 66,090.24. Estimated receipts for June end at 108,500.
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Kiondike
Yukon
Neme
Manhunt for Segall ends in Whatcom capture
In Grayson County Texas Sheriff W. B. Russell pursues Segall who faces charges of assault with intent to murder and possible murder for beating R Jones and others after church disturbance. Segall’s chase spanned months before his arrest near Whatcom with accomplice William Penney.
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Russell
Grayson County
Texas
T. Eh. Beday
Lone Star State
William Penney
Segall
R. Jones
Whatcom
Beattie House Case Seeks Damages Over Car Derailment
In a complaint filed in Superior Court Susan Starrett seeks twenty thousand five hundred dollars for injuries from a January derailment of a Havennap car. She was a passenger and alleges she was violently thrown across the car, sustaining injuries that required a serious operation and left her bed-bound.
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Beattie House
Susan
Labor Meetings Tonight Across City Halls and Unions
Listings announce labor gatherings at multiple venues. Plumbers at Olympic hall L10¢% Second avenue, Painters-Carpenters at ist Fourth avenue, Tatlers Hinckley block room 4, Tite Layers and Sipcere-carpen ters hall 1620 Fourth avenue, Western Central Labor Union hall 186 second avenue, Placksmithe-Waitrerses hall 1420 second avenue, Electrical Workers No. Ti-Ma sonic Vicrary at Becond avenue and Pike Street.
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Olympic Hall
Second Avenue
Carpenters’ Hall
Fourth Avenue
Hinckley
Carpenters
Western Central Labor Union
Western Central Labor Union Hall
Placksmithe
Waitrerses
Electrical Workers No
Masonic Vicrary
Becond Avenue
Pike Street
Woolley to Speak at Methodist Protestant Church
John G. Woolley, prominent prohibitionist lecturer and 1900 Prohibition Party presidential candidate, will speak this evening at the Methodist Protestant church.
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John G. Woolley
Methodist Protestant Church
Woolley
Prohibition Party
Featherweights Fight A Draw At Mechanics Pavilion
In San Francisco last night Yanger and Hanton battled at the Mechanics' Pavilion, the bout ending in a draw after ten rounds. Referee Addreih’s decision drew popular approval as the early rounds showed sharp, clever action and close exchanges.
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San Francisco
Yanger
Hanton
Mechanics’ Pavilion
Feathers Wight
Addreih
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Rainier Fire Company
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Beattie Fire Department
Hamilton
Etere
Rengdinavian
Deckhands’ Union
Anthony Hope A Benedict
Summer School OF Forestry
Santa Barbara
Gamma Sigma
Johal’. Miller
Thien Hall
Bertie” Way
Golp
Cleveland
Ohio
Euclid
W. Ht
Mertie
Agath
Achool
North Devonshire
Cupid
Papa
Los Angeles
Petit Lake
Angeles
Ee Ae
Bark Diamond Head
Rvwmrow and
Tewart & Holme
Fieet Avenue
Tel
Rainier Fee! Co
Harvey & Sons
Dams
Adams
Royal Baking Powder
Second Ave
Cor Madison
Adan
Shuttle
Ream O
Hammond Milling Co., Searme
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