Deception for Garfield Planned by Chamber in Seattle
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce outlined plans for hosting James R. Garfield and party during a visit next week. A reception at Rainier Grand, a morning navy yard trip with dignitaries, a city automobile tour, and an evening conference with the state committee are scheduled. Garfield will speak at the Bar association on July 11 and be hosted by the University Club that night.
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Seattle
State Committee
Garfield
Eel
Bar Association
University Club
Old Book Store Moves From Thirday and Cherry
After fourteen years of books from the corner shop run by Shorey the rent has risen to an unbearable height. The famous old book store will relocate to new quarters as tenants and literature lovers in the city lose a cherished corner.
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Thirday
Cherry St
F. Shorey
Spectator Attacks Navy Demoralization in England
A Spectator article in London on July 6 calls England's fleet a fortuitous concourse and claims the navy is demoralized. It warns that Britain would face grave peril if Germany declared war suddenly.
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London
the Spectator
England
Germany
Perth
Judge orders sanity exam for Mrs Eddy in estate case
Concord, July 6. George Jel of Boston and G Allen Bloomer, a Providence alienist, are appointed by Judge Aldrich to determine the sanity of Mrs Eddy, head of the Christian Science church, to assess her competence to manage her estate.
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Concord
N. H
George @ Jel
Boston
G. Allen Bloomer
Providence
Aldrich
Mra. Y
Christian Science Church
Suit for a Million Starts Legal Battle
A $1,000,000 suit begins in St. Louis against Postmaster Wyman and Postoffice inspector Fulton. The publisher alleges conspiracy to ruin his business by obstructing mail service, claiming deliberate delays and refusals to handle his mail.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
ST. Louis
Wyman
Postoffice
Fulton
Covspiracy
Death of Judge Swayne After Impeachment Trial
Judge John Charles Swayne of Florida's northern district dies in Philadelphia after a noted impeachment trial in the U S Senate. The six week long proceeding ended with his acquittal along party lines, marking a first since Belknap's trial under Grant.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Philadelphia
Charles Swayne
Ted States Court
Florida
Pennsylvania
Swayne
United States Senate
Belknap
Grant
Seattle area corporations file capitalization totals
The Star Special Service reports on July 6 filings with the secretary of state listing several corporations and their capitalization. John Walling Company shows 950000, Low Creek Copper Company 1000000, Seaside Logging 12000, Seaside Park 20000, Canadian American Bond Company 20000, Island Empire Telephone and Telegraph Company 26000, with respective filers named for each.
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Olympia
John
Walling Company
Seattle
John C. Walling
George A. Tucker
Low Creek Copper Company
John Merrill A. Wilson
Henry G. Sauer
A. Bauer
Henry Kamps
Seaside Logging Company
Newton Jones
J A. Gould
Frank Hill
F. W
Amendments and Dissolutions in Northwest Corporations
G S Barlow and John Pierce with Jt. Mc Farland and Edwin C. Miller show amended articles affecting Clough Whitney of Everett and Clough Hartley company. Alaska Coast of Seattle dissolves. Charleston Washington annexation certificate filed.
Doctor Escapes Bear Attack on Hunting Trip
Dr James A Ghent well known local physician returns from hunting in the Oowichan lake country British Columbia when a cinnamon bear started after him while he fished He drew a rowel shot the bear but it pursued him up a tree The bear finally retreated leaving Ghent unharmed though dazed by the encounter
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James A. Ghent
Oowichan Lake
Columbia
Ghent
Terra Firma
Vicksburg suit over lynching mob damages mentioned
Mrs Robt Rogers sues officials of the Vicksburg Shreveport & Pacific railway for 100000 alleging conspirators in a lynching. The events refer to a mob led by Dr W J Brown who chartered a train from Monroe to reach the prison at Tynd Towers, with actions to remove a prisoner.
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Vicksburg, Mies
Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pacific Railway
Robt. Rogers
Tpellulah
W.J. Brown
Monroe
Neapolitan Mushroom Straw Hat Delights Fashion
A blue and black Neapolitan straw hat with a dressy mushroom crown creates a striking look for formal occasions. The blend of colors and style highlights a chic accessory for upscale events.
Garfield Speech Cancelled Luncheon Moved to Rathakeller
The regular Friday noon luncheon of the King County Republican club is cancelled next week. A luncheon will be held at the Rathakeller on Thursday noon to accommodate Secretary of the Interior James R. Garfield visiting Beat tie and to have him speak.
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King County Republica Club
Rathakeller
Beattie
Interior
James R. Garfield
April Fool Troubles in Palmer Divorce Case
Palmer files divorce suit alleging wife Belmag Palmer mocked him on April Fool’s Day by saying she would kill him and fleeing with another man B L Palmer. He claims persistent quarrels include her refusing to cook and calling him a fool amid disturbances on April 1.
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Belmag Palmer
B. L. Palmer
Palmer
Cotenaning
Owen 10 Be Oklahomas First Senator A Quarter-Blood Cherokee
Muskogers July 6 exclusive: Latham Owen a quarter-blood Cherokee and likely Oklahoma’s first U S senator. Born in Lynchburg Virginia, educated at Washington and Lee, lawyer, educator, former Indian agent, and longtime Muskogee resident. He is framed as the most capable for Indian Territory legislation and keeps a devout, teetotal, churchgoing personal life.
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Owen
Oklahoma
Seattle Star
Muskogers
I. T
Latham Owen
United States Senate
United States
Lynchburg
Washington and Lee University
Southwest
Cherokee National Schools
Cherokee Board of Education
Vinita
Five Civilized Tribes
Cleveland
Musk
Ft National Bank
Milionaiies’ Club
Muskogee
Washington
Hoe
Indian Territory
Oklahoma to Send Blind Man as U S Senator
Murskee Oklahoma July 6 Democrats nominate Thomas P Gore of Lawton by direct primary to represent Oklahoma in the United States Senate. Gore, totally blind, is noted as a lifelong politician and lawyer with a wife and four children.
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Oklahoma
U. S. Senate
Murskogee
I. T
Senate
Esac
Seattle Tigers Seek New Pitching as Goodwin Is Released
Seattle surfers saw Goodwin lose a job after Seattle beat Tacoma twice. Manager Shreeder of Tacoma released Goodwin last night as Seattle's three straight victories rattled the Tigers and he seeks new arms to shore up the lineup.
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Seattle
Goodwin
Shreeder
Tacoma
Tiger
Asbury Church at Fremont to Be Dedicated
Great preparations mark the dedication of Asbury Church at Fremont. Bishop David H. Moore of Portland O R presides over the dedicatory sermon. The church and adjacent parsonage cost 20900 dollars with grounds valued at 3500 dollars.
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Asbury Church
Fremont
David H. Moore
D. D
Portland, Or
Alaska Steamship adjusts northern schedule to morning departures
The Alaska Steamship Co changes its northern boat timetable with departures now at 9 in the morning. The Arizonan arrived from San Francisco with 1000 tons of general cargo for Seattle and Tacoma. Captain Tapley reported sighting the steamer Francis H Leggett off the Oregon coast on July 2 in distress, asking that it be reported at the first port of call. Charles Benson, hero of the Vashon, lies in Pacific hospital in bandages after severe burns from a July 4 fire.
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Alaska Steamship Co
San Francisco
Seattle
Tacoma
R. M. Tapley
Francis H. Leggett
Oregon Coast
Tapley
Charles Benson
Vashon
Pacific Hospital
Benson
Earthquake Shocks Reported Across Vancouver Island
Shocks were felt at various locations on Vancouver Island including Nanaimo and Cumberland. A notable tremor near Salm caused tar to surface and lake waters to surge in several minutes of upheaval. Three distinct shocks were recorded with waves rippling across the lake.
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Nanaimo
B. C
Vancouver Teland
Salm
Cumberland
Fatal Pedestrian Crash Shocks Tacoma
A Bow-ton laborer named John McCarron, age mid, was struck by a car and killed instantly at Jefferson Avenue and Fifteenth Street in Tacoma. The vehicle was reportedly traveling at an unusually high speed.
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Tacoma
John McCarron
Bowton
Jefferson Avy
Moneyback tea promise from grocer over Schilling's Pest
A grocer offers a moneyback guarantee on Schilling's Pest tea if customers dislike it, saying refunds are paid to the grocer. The statement asserts customers may try any tea with confidence, except moneyback tea.
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Schilling
26 Cents Short of Marriage Ends Romance in Jackson
A Jackson woman refused to marry after her fiancé could only raise 75 cents for a $1 marriage license. The couple had prepared the papers, but when told the fee was one dollar the man left to find the remaining quarter, and the romance ended.
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Jackson, Mich
Carpenter's union appoints McClellan to fill vacancy
Bobh M. Parsons and his assistant A. W. Ware resumed duties. Alexander McClellan was appointed to take the former's place at a meeting this week.
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Bobh M. Parsons
Carpenters’ Union No. 151
A. W. Ware
Alexander McClellan
Furniture trust heads fined for Pacific con
Portland July 6 Judge Wolverton fined the heads of the Pacific con furniture trust a total 2600. Gadaby Co and the Edwards Co were the prime movers and each paid 500 in fines.
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Portland
Funiture Trust of the Pacific Con
Wolverton
Gadaby & Co
Edwards Company
Seattle Maris Elected at National Young People's Union
At the sixteenth annual national convention held in Spokane officers were elected. Rev. K. Mullins of Louisville was named president. Archibald T. McNeil Woodstock Ont C. S. Shamide Seattle and Rev. W. H. Main Stratford Conn were elected vice presidents. W. H. Reed Rock Island IL secretary and H. B. Oagood Chicago treasurer. John H. Chapman declined re election after 16 years as president. Board of managers includes H. B. Yourison Pennsylvania Rev. J. W. Conley Nebraska Rev. George Macon Georgia Rev. L. L. Houghson Ontario. Additional members for one year include J. W. Lawe Pred A. Wille John H. Chapman Miller Baltimore V. Johnston St. Louis M. G. Detilwin Cleveland.
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Spokane
The
Haptier Young People’s Union
K. ¥. Mullins
Louieville
Archibald T. McNeil
Woodstock
Ont
C. &. Shamide
Seattle
W. H. Main
Sartford
Coan
de. W. H Reed
Rock Inland
H. B. Oagood
Chica
John H. Chapman
Chien
HB. F. Yourison
Pennsylvania
J. W. Conley
Nebraska
George Macon
Georgia
L. L. Houghson
Ontario
North
West
Canada
J.W. Lawe
A. Wille
Miller
Baltimore
V. J Johnston
St. Louis
M. G. Detilwin
Grevelamd
Windsor Trust teller arrested after $96,000 theft
Kester Reagan, a Windsor Trust Bank teller who fled with $96,000 in a dress suit case, was captured last night in the apartment of a woman named Laura Runyan. Two-thirds of the money was recovered. Runyan was arrested as Reagan claimed he had given her $15,000 and he confessed that his rush to obtain money for a foreign crime driven by dissolute acts led to the plan. His wife left home with little.
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Sertepe Telearaeh
New York
Kester Reagan
Windsor Trust Bank
Wvver
Laura Treon
Runyan
Runyan Ie
Bunyan
Noblewoman as Gipsy. Relative of England's Richest Duke
A high society figure described as a noblewoman with gypsy aesthetics travels in a manner reminiscent of a wandering entertainer. The piece notes her connection to England’s wealthiest duke and highlights how her choices mirror gypsy style while sparking curiosity about her public image.
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England
Everett Manufacturing company forms to build veneer plant
A new Everett based firm plans a veneer manufacturing operation with a plant to be constructed immediately. The Home Telephone company began business in Tacoma with 300 phones and 60 subscribers today.
Suburban dream urged by Marlington family
A Se atte mechanic and family praise Marlington as a wholesome suburb away from city ills. He plans to buy land build a small home near a church and school, raise a garden and keep chickens, arguing working men can enjoy healthier, cheaper family life than city living. The Jones Thomson Investment Co. invites discussion.
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Seatte
Marlington
Tax receipts from direct taxation top one million dollars
Goldendale reported that receipts this year from direct taxation will amount to one million dollars.
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Goldendale
The Monk Proves His Water Stamina In Public Feat
New York July 6 William Munker a newsboy aged 18 known as The Monk proved his swimming endurance by staying in the river at the foot of West 36th Street for an hour after wagering 41 cents with a friend. He swam amid Hudson currents while a crowd watched and later collected 62 cents from the bet.
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New York
Munker
Wilmington July incident ends after two children play with neighbor
A Delaware man named John faces fallout after his two children played with a black neighbor child. The event occurred in Wilmington on July 6, drawing community attention to racial tensions.
Mayer Haywood defense fund rally tubes the crowd
A July 7 item claims Harry Orchard accused of bombmaking lies while alleging Mayer Haywood sympathizers will travel to Olympia for a defense fund. The notice notes a $1.00 round trip and labor groups are participating.
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Steinenberg
Yosemite
Mayer- Haywood
Olympia
Mayer-Haywood Defense Fund
Lady Grosvenor Travels England Disguised as Gypsy Vendor
Lady Arthur Grosvenor sister-in-law to the Duke of Westminster tours the country in gypsy disguise since May 7. Her caravan resembles an ordinary nomadic wagon with baskets for sale a kettle a frying pan and a pan hung beneath. She rises at 6 a.m. cooks her breakfast and sets out by 8.00.
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Seattle Star
London
Arthur Grosvenor
Duke of
Tragedy as Man Kills Children Then Self
After a late quarrel with his wife Zenne shot his two sleeping children, Gane aged 2 and John aged 6, then killed himself. The children were not expected to live. The family said the children had been playing with a colored girl before the incident.
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Zenne
Gane
John
Guaranteed Lawn Mowers Sold on Trial
A brief notice announcing sales of lawn mowers on trial at Geo. H. Wooad house located at 112 University. The readable fragment indicates purchase terms and location but lacks full context.
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Geo. H. Wooadhouse
University At
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Pat Mulling
North Yakima
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Jones Thomson Investment Co
Seneca St
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Harry Orchard
Eastern Outfitting Co
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Seattie's Reliable Credit House
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R. A. Ballinger
Ballinger
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Optical Department
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International Bond & Realty CO
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U. Seeley, Jr
Second Ave
Cline’s Piano
Strongheart
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Ake
Honey Boy
DR. Holt
Arcade
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