Porte to attempt Atlantic flight to rival Columbus
Lieutenant John C Porte of the British navy plans a daring transatlantic crossing in a flying boat aiming to arrive in less than two days. The venture seeks fame and a $50 000 prize offered by the London Daily Mall, with financing by Rodman Wanamaker and a reported total cost well over that sum.
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Atlantic
Porte
Columbus
Sky
Ammondsport
N. Y
John C. Porte
Christopher Columbus
London Daily Mall
Rodman Wanamaker
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Glenn H. Curtins
Hila
Diamonds sighted as valuable and versatile stones
The advertisement promotes diamonds of all sizes with equal value, noting that smaller stones are as precious as larger ones and appealing to buyers seeking versatile gems.
Rose O Neill Wilson Heads to Paris Kewpie Exhibit
Rose Cecil O Neill Wilson departs Bonniebrook Missouri with many kewpie dolls to hold a Paris exhibition and then visit the Thuringia town where her dolls are produced.
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Day
Rose Cecil O'Neill
Leon Wilson
Bonniebrook
Missouri
Admiral Kuro Climbs 38th Floor Of Smith Building
Vice Admiral Teljiro Kuro climbs to the observatory tower on the 38th story of the L. C. Smith building. He was invited after the crew forgot to invite him. He enjoys Puget Sound scenery from the high vantage, with C. B. Yandell and Burns Lyman Smith following behind. A Hood Canal excursion is advertised for Sunday.
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Teljiro Kurot
L. C. Smith
C. B. Yandell
Burns Lyman Smith
Puget Sound
Hood Canal
Adyv
Municipal Car Line Doing Well in Public Ownership
City railway divisions report a June deficit of 439.69 but show overall progress under public management. Lake Burien and Division A sustain costs with track repairs and operating expenses. officials say repairs will reduce burden and city ownership will prevail despite court challenges.
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Seattle
Municipal Railway
Lake Burien
Lake Bourten
Division A
Lake Burten
Bathing Facilities Planned For Seattle Parks
The park board plans to erect bathing pavilions in major Seattle parks with Mount Baker already hosting improvised facilities. A temporary clothes shack serves bathers as a lifeguard patrols during swimming hours while work continues at Woodland park and plans extend to Leach and Madrona parks.
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Seattle
Northwest
Park Board
H. L. McGillis
Mount Baker Park
Woodland Park
Leachi
Madrona
Drowning on Society Yacht Trip Ends in Tragedy
Sir Denia Anson drowned while attempting to swim the Thames during a society yacht party. Musician William Mitchell also died after helping save him. Count Constantantine Benckendorff was rescued. The group included Lady Diana Manners and Nancy Cunard, with the voyage ending near Kew.
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London
Anson
Kew
Mitchell
Count Benckendorff
Benckendorff
Six Hurt in Taxi Crash at Boyle Wedding Celebration
On July 4 at Everett six men and two women, attendees at the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Boyle, were injured when Charles Gray, the taxi driver, lost control on Getehell hill. The car plunged down the grade, struck a stump, and was wrecked, with women among the seriously injured.
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Everett
L. A. Boyle
Charles Gray
Getehell Hill
Cars Ready for $5,000 Tacoma Marathon Race
In Tacoma 15 cars are reported in first class condition after repairs and engine work overnight. De Alene's Marmon was too badly damaged to repair and shipped to Seattle. Cooper with a Stutz and Hughes face checks as drivers voice fatigue and track complaints loom over the Montamarathons offering 1000 and 950 dollars to top finishers.
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Tacoma
de Alene
Seattle
Cooper
Bia Stutz
Hughes
Montamarathons
Red Letter Days Then and Now in Church Practice
The article explains red letter days as sacred feast days once printed in red in service books. It notes the shift from church usage to a general sense of merry or celebratory days on modern calendars.
Mercedes Wins Grand Prix In 470 Mile Race
Lyons July 4 Lauters ch alger driving a Mercedes won the Grand Prix covering 470 miles in 7 8 35 Wagner second and Salzer third all in Mercedes cars.
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Lyons
Lauterschlager
Mercedes
Wagner
Salzer
The Moore offers new play and film bill at local theaters
William Hodge Moore resumes a week long engagement with The Road to Happiness about a country boy who becomes a lawyer. Annette Kellermann appears in Neptune's Daughter. The Woman opens at the Metropolitan with Florence Malone. Jim Blake is played by James Guy Usher and Dwight A. Meade is the young insurgent. At the Orpheum Charles Reilly stars in The Irish Emigrant with Delmore and Lee and Bombay Deerfoot. Empress features A Modern Cleopatra and Majestic Four.
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William Hodge
Moore
Annette Kellermann
Neptune
DeMille Belasco
Metropolitan Theatre
Florence Malone
James Guy Usher
Jim Blake
Dwight A. Meade
Pantages
Charles Reilly
Reilly
Walter Montague
Delmore and Lee
Bombay Deerfoot
Olive Briscle
Belle and Jones
William Halliday
Marc Antony
Brooks Is New Tennis Champion
Norman Brookes of England won the English tennis singles championship today, defeating Anthony Wilding of New Zealand with scores of 6-4 6-4 and 7-5 in London.
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London
Norman Brookes
England
Anthony Wildings
New Zealand
Italian takes Diamond Scull in Henley race
Giuseppe Sinigugna of Como Italy won the Diamond Scull at Henley by defeating O M Stuart of Trinity Hall Cambridge. Stuart collapsed before the finish in the July 4 race.
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Henley
Giuseppe Sinigugna
Como
Italy
O. M. Stuart
Trinity Hall
Cambridge
Stuart
Seven Sisters Threatened by Queer Ruling on Ballot
In Olympia on July 4, Indiana state officials grapple with petitions for seven Initiative bills backed by labor and farmer groups. Each petition shows about 35,000 names while 31,900 are required. Attorney General Tanner allows withdrawals only till checks finish, with no additions. The eight hour day and prohibition measures seem assured for the ballot with names to spare.
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Olympia
Wash
Sisters
Labor, Farmers’ Union
Grange
Direct Legislation
Mises Lacy R. Cane
Seven Sisters” League
Tanner
Woman with two pistols seeks King George at Buckingham
An Australian woman armed with two pistols called at Buckingham Palace Friday night to see King George. She was admitted to a waiting room, searched by a female attendant, and later turned over to police after the weapons were found. Alienists deemed her insane. She refused to give a name.
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London
Buckingham Palace
King George
Police Watch Doctor's Wife in Freeport Case
Mrs Edward Carman wife of the physician at the center of the Freeport shooting case remains under strict surveillance at her home. Police indicate there is substantial suspicion against her though no charges have been filed.
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Freeport
N. Y
Edward Carman
Wm. Bailey
Indians Gather At Chehalis Reservation For July Fourth Celebration
About eight hundred Indians from the Chehalis reservation in Thurston county gather for a unique celebration. They raised $600 for the event and will hold Indian sports and a clambake in their own style.
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Olympia
Chehalis Reservation
Thurston County
Bandits Escape Pursuit After Train Robbery
Sheriff Taylor believes two bandits who robbed the O W R N passenger train No 5 near Kamela Thursday reached Glover Siding and boarded an eastbound freight after eluding armed pursuers. Bloodhounds from the Washington state penitentiary trailed them to the siding.
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Pendleton
Taylor
Kamela
Glover Siding
Washington State Penitentiary
Kinney Finds Second Largest Alaska Nugget
In Fairbanks on July 4 officials report J. C. Kinney discovered the second largest Alaska nugget on No. 4 above discovery Hammond river weighing 1371 ounces.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
J. C. Kinney
Discovery
Hammond River
Union Savings & Trust Co Beattie Seattle 1914 Financial Report
Financial condition report for Union Savings & Trust Company of Beattie Seattle Washington as of June 30 1914 shows assets totaling 64 862 266 37 with cash from banks 146 728 68 and cash on hand 980 697 86. Liabilities include capital stock 600 000 00 surplus 160 000 00 and deposits 8 866 005 48 with miscellaneous items and notes payable. Notary public confirms oath and director signatures on the sworn statement.
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Union Savings & Trust Company of Beattie
Seattle
State of Washington
County of King
An. I
N. B. Solner
N. B. Folner
Home Consumers Visit Albers Bros Milling Plant
The Home Consumers league toured the Albers Bros Milling Co cereal mill on Friday. The firm, with major plants in Tacoma Portland and San Francisco, is the coast’s largest of its type and performs over 2 million dollars in annual business from its Seattle plant.
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Home Consumers’ League
Albers Bros. Milling Co
Tacoma
Portland
San Francisco
Seattle
Prizes Offered at South Bend July 4 Celebration
Prizes totaling $1,000 are posted for winners in today's athletic events at South Bend. Raymond is aiding the festivities as Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Co striking workers rejected President Herrs offer to receive their representatives and adjust grievances.
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South Bend
Raymond
Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co
Herr
County official injured in car plunge after tire blowout
H M Wilson chairman of the board of county commissioners was badly hurt when the automobile carrying five men slid down a steep embankment and turned turtle after a tire blew out. The crash occurred on July 4 near Turns Turtle South Bnd.
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South Bnd
H. M. Wilson
Board of County Commissioners
Advertises Our Climate to Lure Tourists
A Calfornia tourism column notes Southern Pacific promotes another state's climate to attract visitors, contrasting with its historical role in drawing travelers to California. A large Hood Canal excursion is advertised for Sunday, with details referenced on page 3.
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California
Southern Pacific
Washington
Dental Work at Half Price Ad Promises Big Savings
Our immense business enables us to do the best Dental Work at one half the price of any of our competitors. Extra heavy ten dollar gold crowns four dollars regular NeverSlip ten dollar plates five dollars. We give gas. Dr. L. R. Clark, D. D. S., Manager 1405 3rd Ave., N. W. Cor, Union St. Note Bring this ad with you.
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L. R. Clark
3Rd Ave
N. W. Cor, Union St
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