Fairbanks Heads West on Western Trip
Vice President Fairbanks departed Indianapolis last night for a long western tour. He will speak at an event in Beattie Minnesota on Thursday and continue to Yellowstone Park. On July 19 he addresses the International Christian Endeavor societies in Beattie.
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Scripp
Indianapolis
Ind
Fairbanks
Tie
Erque Falia
Minn
Yellowstone Park
International Christian Endeavor Societies
Beattie
Disappearance of Clergyman and Heiress on Long Island
The Rev John Cooke and Florimet Whaley, aged 18 from Hempstead, vanished together after rumors of elopement. Friends and authorities traced their movements through July, with no public scandal and family distress noted. Letters from Whaley indicated infatuation and deliberate departure.
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Smegerar
Hempstead
L. I
Powee Ieee
Agpetil
Jee Caody Cooke
Flor
Whaley
Ede
Gene
Weyers
Cooke
Wespecker
S& Georges
Fourth of July Celebrations Stir Seattle Wardens
The city prepares for fireworks and crowds as Fourth of July events draw families and visitors. Public celebrations are expected to be vigorous with Japanese Seattle contributing a Queen Anne hill display while railways ready for increased traffic and vendors.
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Seattle
Adelbert Arrives in Denmark Aboard Hohensollern
Prince Adelbert reaches Copenhagen aboard the royal yacht Hohensollern and is greeted by the Danish royal family. The welcome ceremony underscores friendly ties between the two nations.
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Adelbert
Hohensollern
Riots in London Kill Two Jews and Wound Children
Odessa dispatch reports an anti Jewish riot started by the black hundred in London during the night. Two Jews killed and several children wounded as violence erupts in the capital.
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Scripp
London
Odessa
Levee Collapse Destroys Vast Farmland In California
A July morning levee failure on the Huena Vieja lake south bank near Bakersfield inundated about 70 feet of land, with over 1 million dollars in damage. Wheat, alfalfa, crops, farms, houses, and machinery were hit as hundreds of feet of Sunset 611 track were destroyed and the area cut off from the outside.
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Bakersfield
Cal
Huena Vieja Lake
Anderson Arrested on Felony Non Support Charge
George Anderson was arrested today on a complaint by Humane Officer Vaupell for non support, a felony since the recent legislative change. He is the first man to be tried for the crime, accused of leaving his wife on June 7.
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George Anderson
Vaupell
Anderson
Maurice McMicken
H. P Rude
J. KB. Crichton
Rude
Mother's prayers for pardon answered
Washington July 3 The prayer of Mrs Vaughn of Low Anglea that her son Henry of Dellan Texas would be released from the Atlanta Ga prison where he is serving a two year sentence for perjury in bankruptcy proceedings was answered when Roosevelt signed a pardon Vaughan was consumptive.
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Washington
Vaughn
Low Angelea
Henry
Dellan
Texas
Atlanta, Ga
Roosevelt
Vaughan
Blethen Freed Over Fire Hydrant Violation Charge
Justice of the Peace Gorden dismissed the case against Clarence Blethen who had been charged with violating a city ordinance by stopping his auto before a fire hydrant. Blethen testified he did not see the hydrant due to a telephone pole blocking his view.
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Justice of the Peace
Gorden
Clarence 5
Blethen
Hiethen
Everett Car Struck by Lightning
A trolley car in Everett was struck by lightning last night. A loud crash followed by flames and smoking woodwork sent passengers fleeing, but no injuries were reported.
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Everett
Star
Bekins Tells His Side of Case
A Chamber of Commerce committee heard complaints from local merchants about Bekins Moving and Storage Co. Daniel Bekins, manager, testified this morning defending the firm. He claimed poor recollection on questioned cases and noted the company handled about 10 000 moves with an average of two complaints per month over four years.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bekins Moving & Storage Co
Daniel Bekins
Licensed 10 Wed Couples Linked in Listings
A long list records multiple pairs with ages and residences including Seattle Auburn Mukilteo Port Orchard and Tacoma. Names include Rodney Linn Ruth Nelson Edwin Harrs Vidella Townsend George Hart Annie Gove Emma Turley William Vosburg Edna Wiley John Henrickson Maria Wigelius Kumataro Nakashima Kuni Kobashi Fred Hoppstaddter Mary Matthews George Waterman Lois Lovejoy Elmer Ward Elena Clausen John Hamm Alfie Vance Joe Mullan Alice Gauley F C Britiseh Marie Martin Arthur Brush Agnes Murphy Bilas Starr Cay de Olwen Paul Whitney Amanda Christianson.
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Rodney
Linn
van Zandt
Ruth M. Nelson
Clipper
Edwin BE. Harrs
Vidella A. Townsend
Seattle
George W. Hart
Annie D. Gove
Auburn
Charlies Burge
Mukeltee
Emma Turley
Port Orchard
William Worthington Vosburg
Edna W. Wiley
Tacoma
John Henrik Henrickson
Maria W. Wigelius
Kumataro Nakashima
Ma Jaya
Cal
Kuni Kobashi
Japan
Fred Hoppstaddter
Youngstown
Wash
Mary Matthews
George
Waterman
Startup
Lois A. Lovejoy
Elmer Eugene Ward
Elena Clausen
John
Local Births Reported for Several Families
A list of newborns announced today includes a daughter for Hyland and his wife at 1017 Summit Ave on July 2, another daughter for Joly of Seattle General on July 4, a son for Loken at 2033 Ganest on July 2, a son for RK Nelson at 615 Thomas St on June 22, and a daughter for Scott at 91 Virginia St on June 28.
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Hyland
Herbert A. Hyland
Summit Av
North
Jolly
Rimer B. Joly
Seattle Generaleen
Lokene
Adolph N Loken
Ganest
Nelson
Charles RK
Thomas St
HeattTo
Thomas Scott
Virginia St
Death notices list several local residents
Deaths were reported today for Frytr KBvelyn Fryer age 19 who died June 27 at Providence hospital Long Mary W. Long age 76 who died June 28 at 414 North 63rd Parmelia D. Fay age 70 who died June 30 at 3200 Thirday Golden Mike Golden age 49 who died June 30 at Minor hospital
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Frytr
Kbvelyn Fryer
Providence Hospital
Long
Mary W. Long
North 63Rd
Parmelia
Firecrackers Sold At Piper Taft’s Store
Variety and sizes of firecrackers offered at Piper Taft’s, 1224 2nd Avenue, for display and purchase.
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Pipers
Taft's
2Nd. Ave
Graft charge in big franchise fight rumbles on
The long battle over a blanket street railway franchise pits council members and reformers against franchise backers. Allegations involve bribe offers to councilmen, procedural fixes, and clashes over fare regulation, wages, and municipal ownership attempts.
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Ahip
Exten Ladders Which Are De 8 to Reach Skyscrapers
A historical note describes extendable ladders ranging from eight to reach tall skyscraper heights. It highlights design aims for safer ascent, stability, and portability for firefighters and construction crews working at high elevations.
Innovative German Lampe Fire Tower Aids High Rise Firefighting
Inventors push modern devices to meet urban fires. A German designer named Lampe proposes an elaborate extension fire tower to be raised before skyscrapers enabling rapid upper floor access. When closed it folds into a track. when extended it forms a telescoping ladder tailored to building profiles.
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Lampe
C E Tent Stands Up To Heavy Rain At Lincoln Park
The Christian Endeavor tent at Lincoln Park withstood a rain and wind storm, meeting the approval of Building Inspector Place. He will report favorably to City Engineer Thomson and to the C BE Committee on the tent’s stability.
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Christian Endeavor
Lincoln Park
Huilding
Place
Thomson
C. BE. Committee
Rockefeller brothers to miss July court appearance
District Attorney reports U S Marshal will not produce William or John Rockefeller in Judge Landis' court on July 6. Henkel remains on the trail of both, while only elusive sightings or captures are anticipated.
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Chicago
Bima
U. & Marshal
Henkel
William
John Rockefeller
Landis
John Henkel
Illinois Silver Tongued Orator Speech at Ravenna Park
Hon Oliver W Stewart of Chicago will address reform forces at Ravenna Park on the Fourth. A basket picnic and patriotic celebration are planned with Prof Douthitt of the YMCA in charge of sports. A fine band will provide music and refreshments will be served. Admission 60 cents at the gate or 10 cents with committee tickets.
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Oliver W. Stewart
Chicago
Ravenna Park
Douthitt
YMCA
Seattle
Ose
Seattle Electric
Bearficial Association
Leacht Park
Grant
Jacob Furth
J. B. Lukes
M. Lowd
A. Mayo
Frank Dabney
W. M. Cnag
Wan
John Griffin
J. TL. Gaither
BR. Delane
P. Johansen
Terry . Allt
Williem Rigge
M. Mook
Lee Miller
Gildersteers
M J. Wigan
A. W. Robertson
F. BD. Waits
W. W. Murphy
A. Burrell, Watern
H. Marlin
A. L. Wilt
M. J. Robb
M. Rose
J. B Curtin
A. W. Wey
Miles Drotchie
D. Downie
J. B. King
T. C. Dantela
T. Merrow
A. A. Domitian
J W. H. Blckles
F. Bawards
T. Murphy
B. M. Bille
O. B. Tmerta
J. W. Meloy
Dabney
W. J. Coren
T. A. Godwin
B Allison
L. M. Gau
Remarkable Mother Mathematician Tracks Sun Ephemeris
Elizabeth Brown Davie of Washington rates as a noted contributor to the nautical almanac, calculating the sun’s ephemeris for 191%, while nursing four children. She pursued higher math at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore with special board approval, balancing childcare and complex problems in her lap.
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Seattle Star
Washington, D. C
Washington
Elizabeth Brown Davie
Navy Department
Mra. Davis
Davia
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins
Newcomb
Davis
Elizabeth Davis the calculating woman shaping naval journeys
Elizabeth Brown Davis is described as a pioneer in astronomical and mathematical calculation. Her work underpins sun ephemerides, naval almanacs, and battleship courses, with Prof Simon Newcomb noted as a contributor. She explains how such domes tic, flexible work fits married life and highlights her ancestry and husband’s status.
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Navy Department
Mrs. Davis
Front Royal
Virginia
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Price and Terme
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Honey Boy
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Green Lake Reservoir
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International Bond & Realty CO
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Second Ave
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Lavoy
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Cavan
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Roesch
Starascope
Third Avenue Theater
Charles A. Taylor Company
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Main
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John Cort
Charles Frohman
Ethel Barry
Kate
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Yesler
R. Merchant
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