Convicts Tracy and Merrill Escape After Holds Laird
Alexander Laird a 70 year old rancher between Belmore and South Union reported to police that convict Tracy held him from 1 to 5 pm yesterday in a cabin near his home. Tracy cooked his food threatened pursuit and then freed him before fleeing toward Elma with Merrill. Officers believe the pair aim for the Elma logging camp and may seek aid from Merrill’s brother. Nearby watchers remain alert for the fugitives.
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Olympia
Alexander Laird
Belmore
South Union
Tracy
Laird
Merrill
Aperial
Treacy
Merrilare
Eima
Wan
Elma
Buffalo Lake Death Leads to Chinese Laundryman Arrest
The body of 1 year old Marvin Murphy was found in a lake near Buffalo New York. Police and detectives arrested Charlie Wee a Chinese laundryman on murder charges based on strong circumstantial evidence.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Marvin Murphy
Charlie Wee
Lydon Insane Time Likely for Waking Brutal Assault
John Lydon, arrested yesterday for assaulting his wife, is considered very likely to be committed to the insane asylum. He has a history of two years as an inmate at that institution, though he has been comparatively rational in recent times.
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John Lydon
Lydon
Licenses To Wed Issued To Four Couples
Marriage licenses issued to Marty Corbett 22 and Sarah Northland 18 of Seattle. William Allen 24 of Dawson and Anna Temple of Seattle. Charles Ivenson 33 and Margaret Lisbum 19 of Everett.
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Marty Corbett
Sarah Northland
Seattle
William Allen
Dawson
Anna Temple
Legal
Chas, Ivenson
Margaret Lisbum
Everett
Crowninshield Greets Choate Aboard Battleship
Rear Admiral Crowninshield received Ambassador Choate and others aboard the battleship Luilnot at Gravesend. The visit featured an elaborate dinner and was described as a momentous affair.
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London
Crownishield
Ambassador Choate
Luilnot
Gravesend
Gompers Heads to San Francisco for AFL Meet
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor and Vice President OConnell depart Washington for San Francisco. The executive committee is set to meet in San Francisco on July 21.
Escapees Turned Up. Ravisher Still Free
Joseph Herbert, who escaped the county jail yesterday, was captured at his home near Washington at 2 this morning. Bill Edson, who abducted Irma Pfohl, remains at large as a vigorous search continues.
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Washington
Ind
Joseph Herbert
Bill Edson
Irma Pfohl
Liberty
Steffen Case Dropped Over Unlicensed Sale Charge
The charge against William Steffen for selling liquor without a license was dropped. Prosecutor De Huuler cited Steffen’s cessation of molling liquor at the Madison Park pavilion and noted no intent to prosecute. Bail had been forfeited previously on a related charge. a bench warrant case was also dismissed.
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William Steffen
Steffen
de Huuler
Madison Park Pavilion
Garonne Arrives After Nome Voyage Bearing Passengers and Gold
Steamship Garonne under Capt. John Alwen reached port from Nome via Golovin Bay and St Michaels with five passengers including two from Golovin Bay and 116000 dollars in gold dust. The vessel carried news of the Oregon’s bad condition after a board of survey and possible beaching at Dutch Harbor for repairs.
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Garonne
John Alwen
Oehook
Nome
Golovin Bay
Michalle
Portland
Michael
Matter Place
Board of Survey
Alx
Oregon
Thompson
St. Michaels
Ashe
Dutch Harbor
Rovatry
Paine
Newsebay
Corwin
Elihu Thompson
Michaels
Indiana
Lyra
Unimak
Alwen
Michais
But i Paseengere
Burglars Hit Enumclaw Lumber Office and Homes
Burglars broke into the White River Lumber Company station office in Enumclaw and damaged private residences, taking cash and valuables including watches and jewelry. Loss estimated at seven hundred dollars with no clue to suspects.
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Enumclaw, Wash
White River Lumber Company
C. Reber
Keber
Carpenters Plan Mammoth Fourth of July Parade
The Carpenter union announces a large July 4 labor parade with all union and non union carpenters invited. Carpenters are asked to assemble at Carpenters' Hall at 10 o clock in the morning for instruction prior to the event led by W A McDonald president of the Carpenters Union.
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Carpenters’ Hall
Carpeenters
W. A. McDonald
Carpentere’ Union
Caledonian Society postpones Decatur Beach picnic
The Caledonian Society announces the Fourth of July celebration and picnic at Decatur beach is indefinitely postponed due to uncertain weather conditions. Mathew Dow serves as president.
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Caledonian Society
Decatur Beach
Caledonia Society
Mathew Dow
Markets Open Slow Amid Rain and Cooler Weather
The market opened quiet as rain and cooler weather linger. Strawberries bring 1.4 to 1.8 per crate, raspberries at 1, apricots and peaches in good supply, first watermelons at 5 per dozen, butter and eggs higher, potatoes abundant, and hay market soft. Boats depart Colman dock at 6:90, 9:00, 10:00 p.m. and 9:16, 2:30, 4:20 p.m.
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Pratt
Wisconsin
Sor
Colman Dock
Vestec
Norfol D. B
Army post funds and Seattle rail line push urged at Chamber
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce discussed priorities this morning including securing 876000 for Fort Lawton, addressing lack of streetcar service to the post and unfulfilled promises by Went Street Electric and Beattie Electric. The group also eyed luring the National Bankers Association and a first class hotel to Seattle.
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Seattle
Chamber of Commerce
Army Post
J. W. Cline
Washington
Fort Lawton
Chamber
Went Street
Chaber
State Bankers’ Association
National Bankers’ Association
Beattie
Tourism boosters eye Denny hotel to draw Seattle visitors
A proposed large hotel like the Denny would draw more tourism by removing noise from the business district. Capt A. Fick returns from Southern California noting many travelers cut Seattle from their itineraries. Jowiah Collins reports plans for entertaining Gov Bavage and Nebraskans during keel laying of the battleship Nebraska at Moran Bros. Letters from Senator Foster and Congressman Jones pledge cooperation on state improvements in Alaska. United States Consul General Williams in Singapore highlights growing American trade and opportunities for commerce in that region.
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Denny
Eure
A. Fick
Uthern California
Seattle
Jowiah Collins
Gov. Bavage
Nebraska
Moran Mros
Yarda
Foster
Jones
Alaska
United States
Willams
Bangapore
Northwest's Largest Stock of Talking Machines and Records
A catalog note proclaims the Northwest hosts the largest stock of talking machines and records, promising a vast array of phonographs and recorded music for sale.
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Northwest
Riverett Races on July Fourth Exe Excursion
The notice advertises travel to Riverett races by steamer City of Everett or Greyhound from Colman Dock on July 4. Excursion rates are listed for passengers, with details on departures and fares.
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City of
Everett
Colman Dock
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