New Seattle Mayor to preside during Moore’s absence
Charlee H. Burnett Jr will act as mayor for six days while WH Yam Hickman Moore travels to Kentucky. Moore’s aging father in Taylorsville near Louisville faces declining health. Burnett as city council president takes over amid council clashes over street department appointments and license issues.
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Burnett
Moore
Walters
Charlee H. Burnett, Jr
Seattle
Yam Hickman Moore
Tucky
George W. Moore
Taylorsville
Louisville
A. L. Walters
Charles R. Case
Boy Kills Father After Years of Brutal Beatings
Stephen son William Laycock, 16, crippled by his father's abuse, shoots James Laycock with a 22 caliber rifle after confronting him during a drunken beating. A jury acquits the youth, who is hailed as a town hero amid lingering fear of the father's cruelty.
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Stephenson
Mich
William Laycock
James Laycock
Buamen
Loans Toy
Laycock
Behim
Sears
Judge Morris Grants Twenty Nine Divorces This Morning
Twenty nine couples obtained divorce decrees in a morning session led by Judge Morris. The proceedings concluded without any noted objections or complications.
Wasting Time and City Voices in Louisville
A fragment from the Louisville Courier Journal presents a quip about time and language, contrasting blunt wit with philosophical musings. The piece references discussions on evanescence and the value of words in everyday life.
Northwest business groups avert Japan boycott plan
The Washington state department prepares countermeasures against a feared Japanese boycott of American goods. Seattle Chamber of Commerce officials say a Northwest boycott was averted after their three month old resolution opposing discrimination and immigration restrictions was sent to Japan. Ambassador O'Brien heads to Tokyo to discuss revisions and Aoki signals approval.
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State Department
Washington
Japan
Aoki
Times
Settle
Yandell
Senttle Chamber
Erce
Chamber of Commerce
Committee On National Affairs
Thomas Burke
Northwest
San Francisco
Associated Chambers of Commerce of Japan
Tie Grote Rankin Co Complete Furnishers of Homes
The firm tied to Grote Rankin Co promotes itself as complete furnishers for homes, steamboats, and hotels. It markets a wide range of furnishings and decor for residential and marine hospitality settings.
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TIE Grote-Rankin CO
Invention Aims to Give Humans Duck Like Swimming
An invention features glove like webs with cloth running from pinky to thumb to mimic duck feet. The device claims to increase speed and distance with less fatigue than bare hands.
Designs U. S. Dreadnaughts
Washington June 29 Lieut Richard H M Robinson navy is named as the designer of two new Dreadnaughts expected to be the largest war machines afloat Work on the designs is progressing rapidly
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Beattie Star
Washington
Uncle Sam
Richard H. M. Robinson
Navy
Tailor Rubenstein Alleges Beating On James Street Car
J J Rubenstein a merchant tailor of 1216 Third Ave claims he was beaten and kicked by a James Street car conductor and a police inspector after boarding late on July 4 he says the inspector then jumped him Rubenstein an elderly man says he cannot attend to business and will file damages suit against the company names the conductor and inspector as alleged assailants
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J. J. Rubenstein
Third Av
James St
Rubenstein
Tacoma
Eoenneete
Capt
Taylor
Yourth Ward
Piper
Princess Chimay Coming to New York
Princess Chimay formerly Clara Ward of Detroit is expected to arrive in New York from France on an incoming steamer. The estranged wife of the Prince Chimay reportedly grew jealous upon learning of his marriage to Mrs. Kittle Emerson and plans to confront him during her visit.
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Seattle Star
New York
Princess Chimay
Clara Ward
Detroit
France
Prince Chimay
Gypsy Forder Rigo
Rigo
Kittle Emerson
Haywood trial adjourned to Monday for jury instructions
Boise court recessed the Haywood trial to Monday to allow both sides to submit requests for jury instructions. Judge Wood said he would tailor instructions to limit arguments to evidence. Rebuttal evidence for the state was expected to begin midweek, depending on cross examination of Moyer and Haywood. In Dallas Kraig vowed to shoot Orchard, while Detroit detectives report Orchard joined Masonry under an alias and faces expulsion.
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Boise
Haywood
Moyer
Moyer and Haywood
Orchard
Dallas
Tex
Joe Kraig
Licensed to Wed pairs listed in Seattle and beyond
Deaths registered today include Martha A Boyd 74 at Columbia station and Hannah J Skinner 7 at King Street hospital. The notices list numerous marriage banns with ages and hometowns across Seattle, Maple Valley, Norwalk, Machias, and more.
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Boyd
Martha A. Boyd
Columbia Station
Adams N. 3
Adams
King Street Hospital
Skinner
Hannah J. Skinner
Chestnut Et. Lameta
Emma Lamata
North
Birth Announcements From Local Families Listed
Birthe were registered today and Auckland To wife of Harry Auckland 514 Eighthay July 5 a nan Anderson To wife of A Anderson 1010 Steward June 21 a daughter Leslie To wife of Harry Leslie 1906 N 66th at July 2 9 son n To wife of W F Donlan 2091 Grant at July 2 a daughter Hatebelder To wife of Kay C Patchelder 136 3nd t June 30 a daughter Kerch To wife of Bernard 4 ch 129 Nob Hull July 1 a son iser To wife of Victor Milter 736 N 70th ot July & a daughter Roche To wife of M J Roche 6 Valleys t July 4 son Jolly To wife of Sam Jolly Ninth av June 15 a daughter Wilson To wife of William J Wilson Riverton July 2 a son Rule To wife of Louis M Ruiz 1512 Boylaton ay July 4 a son Nordbloom To wife of Charlies Nordbloom 611 N 60th at July 5 fn
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Auckland
Harry Auckland
Nan Anderson
A. Anderson
Steward
Leslie
Harry Leslie
W. F. Donlan
Grant
Hatebelder
Kay C. Patchelder
Kerch
Bernard
Hull
Victor Milter
Roche
M. J. Roche
Jolly
Sam Jolly
Wilson
German fashion mitten costs five hundred dollars
A fragment describes a mitten in new fashion from Germany worn by German court ladies. It is made of gold net with jewelry, worn on one hand, and valued around 500 dollars, suggested as a gift to heal a heart.
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Germany
Campaign clash over renomination in city convention
The convention backed Mayor Humes amid machine influence as the gambling faction pushed for loyal officials. Nominations for councilmen were crowded by blocs and contested by filibuster tactics and rowdy scenes, ending with Parry and Taylor as at large nominees and a slate of ward choices.
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Humes
Councilmante
Seattle Electr
Ae Fone
B. H. Gale
Sam Piles
W. J
Billy") Gramba
8. KB. Company
Will E. Humphrey
Will H. Parry
John Taylor
Rinehart
James
Gill
Rude
Muldoon
Ram Piles
George Piper
Merare
Parry and Taylor
Captain Taylor
Prof. Wakefield
FL. H. Hurd
Arthur E Griffis
Ira W. Connor
W. T Scott
H. W. Cas- Heman
Wic
Harrison Doktwick
Parry
Mr’ Parry
Mrrry
Maspe Pues
Sam Pike
W. I. Parry
Sea Weir
W. H. Kent
H. C. Gill
J. A. Jamea
Scott Benjamin
W. V. Rinehart
Jef G. Blake
J. EB. Crichton
A. J. Goddard
New City Central Mittee
Manpage
Fred H. Peterson
Tugs Awarded Salvage in Fire at Arlington Dock
Judge HL Hanford of the United States circuit court ruled in Keeney v. Daniel that the tugs Hero and Lumbermah were each awarded $100 and their captains $26 each for salvage work after their tow saved the French ship Daniel from destruction when Arlington dock burned in May 1906. Sparks from the blaze started the fire that damaged the Arlington dock and the ship.
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HL Hanford
United States Circuit Court
George W
Keeney
Daniel
Hero
Lumbermah
Arlington Dock
Provident People Prosper Savings Habits Advised
A leading American business figure urges young men to begin savings with one dollar and build daily for success. He warns against extravagance and promotes regular deposits with four percent interest on savings accounts.
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America
Redondo Beach offers free camping along Puget Sound
At Redondo Beach the announcer touts a beautiful Puget Sound site with pure spring water, fine gravel beach, good boating bathing and fishing. There is absolutely no charge for camping privileges and readers are directed to See the Sound Trustee Co. 500 Colman Rise.
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Redondo Beach
Puget Sound
the Sound Trustee Co
Queen Anne Pavement Contract Sees Single Bid
The Independent Asphalt company submitted the only bid for the Queen Anne paving contract advertised since spring. The bid matched their previous offer, leaving prices unchanged. Councilman Crichton doubts acceptance and says action will be reconsidered at Tuesday meeting.
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Queen Anne
Crichton
Highboard
Club seeks board ok for regrading Chagryst front
The Seattle Athletic Club through the house committee today petitions the board of public works to begin regrading in front of the club. Officials say the work will restore the premises to a safe condition before winter.
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OTM
Seattle Athletic Club
Board of Public Works
Italy
Big Lot for Sale on Car Line in Alaska Building
For sale a 60 by 119 foot lot on a car line between Fremont and Ballard Term, price $650. Terms offered include $150 cash and monthly payments. Contact O K Calhoun or Denny 4 Ewing Inc at Alaska Building.
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Fremont
Ballard Terma
O. K. Calhoun
Denny 4
Ewing, Inc
Alaska
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U. S
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R. H. M. Robinson
Old Mar
Gipsy Rigo
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A. A. Moule
WED
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Capt. Taylor
Bediai
Solon T. Williams
Mr. Parevens
Navy Yard
le Air
Pacific Outfitting Co
Northern Bank & Trust Co
Northern Bank and Trust
Fourth and
Pike Street
J. G. Price
Frank T. Hunter
J. Martin
W. H L. Bard
J.B. Chilberg
A. L. Piper
Wm. T. Perkina
C. M. Johanson
Isane H. Moore
Seaview Tracts
Sound
West & Wheeler, Colman Building
Yosemite
Moyer & Flaywood Excursion
The
Washington Labor Journal
Olympia
Defense Fund
John F. Miller
Relief Corps
Deception
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Second Avenue
Swift's Pharmacy
Pier 6
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Sunset Main
SEMAN
Whale Products Co
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Minneapolis
Chicago, Ill
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Menominee
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Hellingham
Wash
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Baltimore
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B. C
Morehead, Minn
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Cal
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Ore
Newark
George Boole
Seattle, Wash
Westerno
Andrew Hummeland
Chicago, DL
John Kildall
Pacific Coast
Joseph Kildall
Puget Foundational Bank
Merchants and Manufacturers’ State Bank
State Bank
Minneapolis, Minn
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