The Big Four of Seattle Strike It Rich Up North
Four Seattle men J D Barnes Wm McPhee Ed M Sullivan and James Blodgett or Miodgett strike it rich in Alaska near Fairbanks on the Tanana River. Sullivan reports their pack train heads for the new diggings as they plan a big summer clean up. The men, all over six feet tall and weighing over 200 pounds, are seasoned sourdoughs with Yukon and Alaska stampede experience.
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Tanana
J. D. Barnes
Wm. McPhee
Ed. M. Sullivan
James Miodgett
New Find
Fairbanks
Sullivan
Alaska
Yukon Territory
Barnes
McPhee
Juneau
Blodgett
George Carmack
Dawson
Carmack
Bonanza
Yukon River
Get the Most for the Least Money on Fine Instruments
The D B Johnston Co offers direct-from-maker instruments with wide variety. Seattle buyers find lower prices and easy terms on Chic ging Kimball Hobart M Cable Haddorf Vocalion Organs Clough Warren Autogrand and Pipe Organs plus a Plex Piano Player.
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D. 8. Johnston Co
Seattle
Chickering, Kimball
Hobart M. Cable
Haddorf
Vocalion
Clough & Warren
Foe Autogrand
Plex
Kimball Pipe Organs
Lives of Million Trout at Stake in Lake Washington Runoffs
Local sports groups face a prompt fix to allow rainbow trout to migrate from the sound to spawning grounds. A problematic canal syphon between Lake Union and Washington blocks the fish, causing thousands to leap futilely each day. A small investment in stepping pools could restore passage and save millions of trout.
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Sound
Lake Washington
Lake Union
Washington
Bargains for Housewives at St. Shopping Guido
Local page highlights ongoing bargains and shopping tips aimed at homemakers. Includes store selections, price cuts, and brand-name offers to help families save on essential goods this week.
Elihu Root Expected as Secretary of State
The report from New York says Elihu Root has the offer of the state portfolio and will provide the president his definite answer tomorrow. Cabinet members travel with the president expect a favorable reply. In California, the Taft Roosevelt party visits Bohemian Grove camp before resuming travel. Washington reports Root has indicated willingness to accept the post.
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Root
San Francisco
Taft-Roosevelt
Bohemian Grove
Bonoma County
Tiburon
War Root
Telephone installed in middle of Salt Lake
Salt Lake City reports a pioneering telephone link set 3000 feet offshore in the Salt Lake to a shore exchange. The device aims to speed help for bathers and serves tourists and residents, offering calls to Spokane Denver Cole and cities across Wyoming Idaho and Utah within a 500 mile radius.
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Salt Lake
Great Salt Lake
Bpokane
Wash
Denver
Cole
Wyoming
Idaho
Utah
Balt
Monster Railroad Plan Endorsed by the Czar in Chicago
Captain John J Healy arrived from New York with endorsements for a trans Siberian railroad to Alaska. J A Wadell chief engineer outlines the route. The czar may concede eight miles on each side from Tkntak to East Cape. A quarter million company to be formed in October. Work to start next year with a 40 mile tunnel under the strait and five years to complete. Dawson named eastern terminus.
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J. Healy
New York
Alaska
J. A. Wadell
Tkntak
East Cape
Straite
Dawson
Portland Girl Victim of Knockout Drops
A teen girl in Portland was drugged with knockout drops, robbed, and locked in a small room with a padlocked door at a roof garden near the fair grounds. Police rescued her. Police Judge Cameron ordered all parties to court as investigations reveal troubling conditions. The girl accompanied by friends disappeared to fetch her coat. the manager held her watch and she lost a gold pin and money.
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Fair Grounds
Cameron
Forest Fire Rages Near Boulder Creek in California
A large forest fire burns in the mountains near Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz. It started from a sawdust pile at a mill on Newell Creek and has consumed several ranches and much timber. Many men fight the blaze.
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Santa Cruz
Cal
Boulder Creek
Spokane Post Office Receipts Rise in 1905
Spokane reports post office receipts for 1905 show an increase of $23,112 over 1904. Salt Water Resort Alli Natatorium is the only resort reopening daily under roof. residents and shoppers are urged to visit Pike Street for bargains and the Bees Bargains page.
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Spokane
Alli Natatorium
Rival Grain Boards Turbulent Battle in Kansas City
Kansas City hosts a clash between the Chicago and Kansas City boards of trade and bucket shop independents forming the National Board of Trade of Kansas City. C Christy leads 1500 members with 30 000 miles of wires as they promise straight business and public elevators. Kansas City board leaders vow resistance while condemning the rival group.
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Chicago
Kansas City Boards of Trade
Bucket Shop
United States Supreme Court
Board of Trade
National Board of Trade of
Kansas City
C. Christy
Chicago Board of Trade
Christy
C. Goffe
Kansas City Board of Trade
Theatres and Events Auctioned by City Sights
The note lists amusements on Third Ave including The White Tigers of Japan The Hottest in Dixie and polite Vaudeville at R-Polite Nival Third Ave Ames St Also government work in the reclamation project proceeds immediately Aberdeen ships raspberries East Puyallup and Sumner Fruit Growers Association Everett Colby block fire damages four stores worth about 40000 Fire cause unknown Supreme Court refuses injunction against Tacoma school board over 200000 high school bonds Licenses paid by corporations totaling 38000 in June
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Third Ave
Japan
ATLE
Dixie
Ames St
Everett
Colby
No Deese Supreme Court
Tacoma School Board
Rumor of Mitchell's Senate Exit and Possible Democratic Appointments
Portland speculation surrounds Senator John H. Mitchell potentially resigning his seat. Governor Chamberlain might appoint a Democrat if he resigns, or Secretary of State F1 Dunbar could act if the governor is out of state, triggering a power dispute over who holds authority to name a senator.
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Portland
Ore
John H. Mitchell
Chamberlain
Secretary of State
F. 1
Dunbar
Mitchell
Mim
fla@st
Senate
Manning Couple Observe Golden Anniversary in Olympia
Mr and Mrs Joseph Manning long time residents of Olympia celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Wednesday in a ceremony noted by community members. The event marks their enduring partnership and local pioneer status.
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Olympia
Joseph Manning
Sacajawea Statue Unveiled By Northwest Women
A bronze Sacajawea statue honoring the Lewis and Clark guide was unveiled at the exposition in Portland under the Order of Red Men with a parade of members from 11 western states. The event marked a century since the explorers charted the region.
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Portland
Ore
Sacajawea
Northwest
Lewis and Clark
Order of Red Men
Vancouver resident's son involved in disturbing incident
A woman, unnamed, was found last night acting angrily with a child believed to be the son of a wealthy Vancouver resident. She claimed hunger and poverty, refused to reveal her name or address, and said the Vancouver man was responsible for her condition and would not help either her or the child. Albert Patrick awaits execution for murder and seeks a stay from the U.S. Supreme Court. execution week begins August 7, with a temporary postponement sought. Housewives, Bargains, Pike St. Shopping Guide, Page 7.
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Vancouver
Hegself
New York
Albert Pattrick
William Marth Hice
David Hill
United States Supreme Court
Telegraph Operators Threaten General Strike in Twin Cities
In Minneapolis on July 6 telegraph operators on the Great Northern and Northern Pacific issue an ultimatum. They warn a general strike will begin July 8 if their demands are not met.
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Minneapolis
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
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Sl Iver
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Taylor Company
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KALSO
North Yakima
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