Sailor Drowns After Fall From Colman Dock
A black sailor, after a celebration of black supremacy in the prize ring, sat on Colman dock and fell into Elliott Bay about 9 this morning. Bystanders yelled man overboard but no rescue was made. Efforts to identify and recover the body were underway.
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Sabor
Colman Dock
Elliott Bay
Bremerton
Arcadia
Grand Trunk Pacific
Colman
Johnson
Jack
Jeff
Tomach
Runte
Jett
Knetinet
Safe doors opened by expert safecrackers at Sollbakke store
Experts cracked the safe at Oscar L Soll bakke's feed store 1060 First No 8 in Seattle between Saturday night and Monday morning. About $120 in gold and valuable papers were stolen. Police say attackers had skill in safe cracking. outer door opened by a combination, inner door by nitroglycerin. A punch and hammer were left near the box. Robbers missed $15 in cash mixed with checks.
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Seatlre
Oscar L. Sollbakke
No Men Wanted Sign On Doors Of Bachelor Hall
Omaha investors plan a bachelor girls hall with a kitchenette building by Mrs Perry Watson of New York. Men will be barred except for staff. the concept mirrors urban housing trends while sparking playful controversy in early 20th century press.
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Omaha
Neb
Perry Watson
New York
Johnson Wins Dramatic Round Fourteen Defeats Jeffries
Reno dispatch details Jack Johnson overpowering Jim Jeffries in a decisive bout. Johnson's speed defense and sharp punching overwhelmed the overwhelmed challenger, whose eye injury and fatigue left him nearly blind. Johnson finishes Jeffries with relentless blows as the crowd roars.
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Jeffries
Corbett
Gentleman Jim
Johnson
Make Jack Alderman in Chicago Make Jack Alderman in Chicago
Chicago July 6 The United Press reports a political boom after John Arthur Johnson’s victory as a heavyweight. Whites and blacks clash as Johnson supporters push for alderman, leading to injuries and a fatal stabbing during celebratory disorder in the black belt.
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United Press
Chicago
John Arthur Johnson
Ttie
Jack
Alderman
Johnson
Frank Bryant
Joseph Hunter
Hunter
Bryant
William Kelly
Kelly
Johnson and Jeff Fight Purse Totals Revealed
In Reno on July 6 Johnson and Jeff fr es earnings are outlined with Johnson expected to net about 120 000 after shares bonuses and film rights while his defeated rival receives about 40 400 plus 66 666 in motion picture rights.
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Reno
New
Johnson
Jeffries
Richard
Gleason
Mrs. Carter Signs with John Cort for Five Years
New York July 6 Mrs Leslie Carter has signed contracts with John Cort for a five year period under Cort's management The actress will be featured in a Rupert Hughes play next season praised as well constructed and offering a strong leading role suited to her emotional acting style
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New York
Mra
Leslie Carter
John Cort
Cort
Mra. Carter
Rupert Hughes
Belasco
Mrs. Carter
Riots Sweep U S Cities After Reno Victory
Across cities from Walla Walla to Omaha crowds of whites and blacks clash after Jack Johnson's Reno win. Reports describe beatings, shootings, and property damage as police struggle to restore order in mutual hostility.
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Pittsburg
Reno
Negro Hill
Pueblo, Cole
Johnson
Hexsemer
Shreveport
Beacres
Louisiana
Kota
Poslam Promises Cures for Eczema and Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Poslam as a universal cure for eczema and various skin diseases. testimonials claim the remedy clears scalp blotches, stops itching, and treats acne, shingles, and other conditions. Readers are urged to mail for a free sample and to buy Poslam at drugstores nationwide.
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West 25Th Street
New York City
Quaker Drug Co
Ow! Drug Co
Raven Drug Co
Poe
Life sentence for Dr Hyde in Swope murder case
Kansas City July 5 Dr B C Hyde convicted of murdering Col Thomas H Swope was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Latshaw following jury recommendation. The defense filed notice of appeal to the Missouri supreme court.
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Kansas City
B C. Hyde
Col
Thos. H. Swope
Latshaw
Supreme Court of Missouril
New Japanese Consul Coming to Seattle
Vice Consul Kahachi Abe of San Francisco will arrive in Seattle in a few days to serve as Japanese consul at this port. Vice Consul Hayashi will leave today for a short visit to Japan and then act as consul at Kirin in southern Manchuria.
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Cononul Kahachi Abe
San Francisco
Seattle
Hayashi
Japan
Kirin
Manchuria
Painful Fourth Concluded with Firework Injuries
The article details injuries from Fourth of July fireworks including eight year old Louie Dizard who lost a leg to a toy cannon blast near his home. Additional incidents feature three year old Gladys Norman struck by a motorcycle, Mrs. C F Ringfield bruised while aiding the child, veteran W W White breaking a leg, and two house roofs damaged by sparks from aerial rockets. Damages cited reach 20 and 50 dollars for Purdy and Sender residences.
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Henry Dizard
Gladys Norman
Second Ay
Seneca
C. F. Ringfield
Plaza Hotel
W. W. White
Pike
P. A. Purdy
17Th
Av. N
M. Sender
24Th
Av. S
Bank Promotion Encourages Openings Before July Ninth
The State Bank of Seattle urges new savers to open accounts now. Money deposited in the Savings Department on or before July 9 will earn interest for the full month.
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State Bank of
Seattle
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