Vancouver hold up shocks Pacific coast readers
Jack Quann and his brother report a $9000 bank valise robbery near Hastings Creek en route to Vancouver. Two masked men with a revolver and a shotgun seized the valises as four accomplices watched. Vancouver police have detained several men but no clear suspects yet. Seattle investigators press to nab the bandits.
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Jack
Vancouver
Pacific
Waymen
Domiine
Seattle
Quann Brothers
Dominion
Hastings Creek
Jack Quann
the Meadows
Inmate at Georgetown County Hospital Dies by Own Hand
William W. Cole, a 50 year old inmate at Georgetown county hospital and poor farm, died by self inflicted gunshot after weeks of despondency. He suffered cancer of the jaw preventing eating solid food and was found by a nurse with a head wound. His body lies at Henney-Watson's awaiting interment in Potter's Field. The death is under hospital investigation.
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William W. Cole
Georgetown
Cole
Hespite
Henney-Watson's
Potters Meld
Rush on Charleston Stone Quarries Doubles Workforce
Beginning tomorrow the Charleston stone quarries will deploy additional workers, likely doubling the 16 stonecutters. The rush aims to complete 5,060 square yards of rock for the Beattle Union Depot foundation, with only 1,000 square yards delivered and 4,000 more planned under pressure from new orders.
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Charleston
Union
Beattle
Bremerton Celebrates Fourth With Parade And Navy Events
July 4 celebration in Bremerton features a grand parade led by Fire King Mark Servey and Miss Minnie Dietz, amid marine escorts and floats themed by states. The Pavilion hosts dances, the Philadelphia receiving ship and Albany cruise decorate, and a Navy Yard baseball game between the U S Marine team and Billy Beland’s Rainier, drawing a large crowd. Special sale and local notices accompany the events.
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Bremerton
Pacific Squadron
Mark Servey
Minnie Dietz
Goddess of Liberty
Bowen
Philadelphia
Cruieer
Albany
Navy Yard
U. S. Marine
Billy Beland
Rainier Nine
Seattle
Green Eyed Monster Tops Seattle Theatrical Feud
Sothern company visits Seattle for a short engagement sparking a leading woman dispute. Clary Loftus was the original star but illness promoted Alfie Warner to lead until Sothern favored Miss Laurel. Warner resents delays as tensions rise and talk of possible legal action circulates.
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Seattle
Jane Laure
Sothern
Clary Loftus
Alfie Warner
Miss Warner
Miss Laurel
Disbanding of the Overland Club in Butte Montana
The Overland club, a premier Butte social group known for gilded youth, has ceased to exist after internal factionalism and mercenary admissions emptied its treasury. President Bellers M. Largey led efforts amid discord, with former members planning a "Greek funeral" atop Howth Butt to mark the dissolution.
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Overland Chub
Hutte
Cocktaile
Everal
Treasury
Mt Wae
Bellers M. Largey
Howth Butt
Humphrey Says Merchant Marine Commission to Meet in Seattle
Congressman W. E. Humphrey reports the congressional merchant marine commission will convene in Seattle around July 23. The group, after sessions in New York and other cities, will stay two days, hear port and ship subsidy views, then move on to Tacoma Portland and San Francisco. He notes opposition from ignorance, especially in the Middle West, but expects support for some all American mail routes and improved American ship access to foreign ports.
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Congressional Merchant Marine Commission
Seattle
W. E. Humphrey
New York
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Detroit
Cleveland
Tacoma
Portland
San Francisco
Humphrey
Middle West
Fight With Burglars In Tacoma Home
Dr H W Dewey fought a desperate burglar at his North and Sixth street home at 8 this morning after the intruder demanded surrender. The thief fled after taking the doctor s clothes a gold watch and 115 dollars and a shot from a revolver drew patrolman McLanders to the scene.
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Tacoma
H. W. Dewey
Desrate
North
Sixth Streets
Hfe
Strogglie
McLanders
First Arrest in City for Reckless Driving
J. D. Anderson an automobilist who ran down a girl on Bec ond avenue Sunday has been arrested for reckless driving. He deposited 25 to insure his appearance in court. This marks the first such arrest in the city though eastern cities levy large fines for fast driving.
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J. D. Anderson
Becond Avenue
Anderson
Drunken Swansen Fights Patrolman Mortrude
Swansen, drunk, fought Patrolman Mortrude last night and was knocked out with handcuffs and jailed. Mortrude planned to take him to a lodging house when Swansen lunged and struck the officer in the face. A benefit entertainment for Strangers Rest at 211% Second Avenue will be held tonight at 7 o clock to raise funds for repairs.
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Swansen
Mortrude
Hirose's Sister Paid Bills and Proved a Heroine
A Japanese widow, wife of Captain Ichiso Haruki, refused relief funds offered by Mitsubisha Bank officials and diplomat Hayakawa. Her husband is wounded, her younger brother is dead, and she manages household finances while at war.
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Tokio
Hirose
Ichiso Haruki
the Yalu
Teteuhi Hayakawa
Mitsubisha Bank
Ilayakawa Wan
Husela
Campaigners
They Would Surrender They Would Surrender
Tokyo reports Russia via France offered to surrender Port Arthur with ships and forts to Japan if the garri son allowed to go free. The tip is unconfirmed. An ad lists land offerings including 40 acres near Interurban station and 10 acres between firen and Kent with a modern home and farm equipment for sale by A. Lawrence.
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London
Leuter
Tokio
Russia
France
Port Arthur
Japan
Firien
Kent
A. Lawrence
Second Ave
Two Russian Ships Sunk After Port Arthur Clash
Belated dispatch from July 4 reports Admiral Togo’s squadron engaging Russian forces at Port Arthur entrance on June 27. A Russian destroyer and a guardship were sunk in the fight, according to Togo.
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Tokio
Togo
Port Arthur Harbor
Mormons of Seattle Hold Quarterly Conference
Members of the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints gathered in Seattle for their quarterly conference with visiting elders and several attendees from other towns. Hitler Nephi Pratt gave the principal afternoon address as talks themed on Abraham Lincoln were shared by Rev W A Major at Westminster Presbyterian. A large number of Grand Army men were present.
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Seattle
Germania
Hell
Church of Christ of the Latter Day Sainte
Hitler Nephi Pratt
Abraham Lincoln
W. A. Major
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Red Front Furniture Co. Ads New and Used Furniture Sale
Local dealer announces a sale with second hand and new items, inviting customers to see pipes carpets and more. Store promises competitive prices and a lasting presence to provide value to shoppers.
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Red Front Furniture Co
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OLD Monroe Whisky
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Somaencas
Mclaren & Thomson
Bon Marche
Second Avenue
W. W Cole
County
Herald
Eastern Outfitting Co
the Green Eyed Monster
Teetalk
Butte Club
Butte, Mont
Levinson's
Atl
Fensana
Upiveerwity
Green Lake
Ballard
Newspaper Enterprise
Watley
Mormon Conference
David B. Porter
Wash
Frederick & Nelson, (Inc
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Madison and
Spring Sts
Firet Ave
Third Ave
Pike Et
City Laundry
MSTA
Stone, Fisher & Lane
Hohenschild’s Corsets
Royal Worcester
Warner
Windsor
Glover
OM Uu
Cheannex
Second Avenue and University
Pacific Coast
Daulton Carpet Co
1St Ave
Spring St
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