Residents push to revoke Pioneer saloon license
Duwamish residents gather at a mass meeting in a non sectarian church to protest the Pioneer saloon in the village. They cite drunken revelry loud crowds and dangerous driving as motivation to seek license revocation and plan to send resolutions to county authorities. Protests target proprietor Brant Jones and local business ties with M A Matthews of Seattle church.
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Shifting North Indicates Retail Center Move on Second Avenue
Seattle business center shifts north as firms relocate to upper Second avenue. J A Balllargeon Co Edward Cheasty M Prager Co Lawrence L Moore National Bank of Commerce move to new Leary building. Chicago Milwaukee St Paul rail will open offices in former NAB quarters.
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Star appeals for aid to dying family in want
The Star reports responses to an appeal for an unfortunate family afflicted by death and lacking means. Cash contributions will be turned over to the needy. the family's name is withheld for obvious reasons. The Star offers to act as the helper’s agent for anyone who wishes to contribute.
Get Rich Haul Steals 4,000 Rare Coins From Seattle Man
A Seattle man reports a major theft as 4,000 rare coins were stolen in a bold burglary. Police describe the incident as a high value loss with investigators seeking leads and potential suspects. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
Convention in Wild State Senator Gore to the Fairview Farmer
Thieves looted about 4 000 rare coins from John J Blanchfield manager of Seattle Shoe Manufacturing Co at 2611 Firntav during early morning hours Entrance gained via a rear window No suspects yet Mrs Ada Weat and Fred Ealich report losses including cash a gold watch a $100 note and a $360 draft stolen after forgery of Falichs signature while at Lana Park natatorium. Delegates parade with banners and mounts.
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Greatest Bryan Demonstration At Oklahoma Convention
Gore of Oklahoma ignited the crowd as Henry C. Bland reports the Taft convention in Denver featured a record Bryan demonstration. Delegates and spectators roared for Bryan for over an hour as banners stations and confetti swept the hall.
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Rats Targeted In Eighth Ninth Ave Area "Madison" and Spring
Health officials battle bubonic plague fear in a district around Eighth and Ninth avenues with four confirmed rat cases and a fifth trapped. A 36 inch iron fence sections the block while a rat brigade inspects, traps and seals yards, stables, and sheds. Residents told to remove food scraps and guard against rodent harborage as night patrols begin.
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Pelton Hotel to be enlarged at 1312 Av
Etherton hotel addition to be erected at 1312 Avenue. Improvements total 24500 dollars with work to begin within ten days. Bids are analyzed by the county and the project is listed as government sponsored with local agents Elliott and Ib eovernment Co.
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Runner reports theft at union depot after job scam
A. Zablan, a runner for the ington Annex, reported to police that an enterprising thief at the union depot posed as a job creator and took money, with Zablan promising work but left without payment.
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Super Work Project Near 11th and Yesler Progress
The direction of Super Work on the children’s site at 11th and Yesler advances rapidly. Hall crouade, Peois and other amuse are being installed.
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Thieves Steal Tool Kits From City Building
Four tool kit thefts were reported to police last night. John A. Russell of 2310 66th Ave N says many tools were stolen from a building at Melrose and Thomas streets. many bear his initials. H A Thorn of the Helleview hotel reported tools taken from the same site. Stewart Combs, contractor, and C J Samuelson, a Dunlap carpenter, also reported missing tool sets from sites on 28th Av and 1126 28th Ave respectively.
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Painter William Lippy Ends Up in County Jail
William G Lippy, a young painter and Providence Hospital patient for months, became enraged last night and barricaded himself in his room smashing furniture. He was removed to the county jail.
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Arcade Club Proprietor Fined for Sunday Liquor Sale
Charles Walker proprietor of the Arcade club a Black organization on the city’s south end was fined 100 by Police Judge Joe J Gordon after a Sunday liquor sale. An appeal was filed with notice served.
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Seattle Births Surpass Deaths In June Health Report
The Seattle health office notes that in June births outnumbered deaths by about two to one. The June totals show 163 deaths and 308 births, with births rising 62 percent from 1906 and deaths up 4 percent. Chief Medical Officer Hourns compiled the figures.
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Convention in Nutshell Day Two at Denver Meeting
United Press dispatch from Denver reports the convention opening at noon with a potential floor fight over credentials. Clayton may not be named permanent chairman until late today or tomorrow while credentials proceedings run hot and occasionally turn tense. Platform committee works slowly as vice presidential selections loom. Bryan’s nomination is deemed assured for tomorrow or Friday with Johnson and Gray unlikely to exceed 120 votes combined amid ideal weather.
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Bryan Delegates Battle Over Credentials At National Convention
Delegates at the national convention faced a major credential fight with Bryan supporters prevailing. The committee backed the Bryan line, seating Philadelphia delegates and ejecting some alternates, while key states like Illinois New York and Pennsylvania saw shifts. The total convention vote rose to 1006 after Oklahoma seats were adjusted.
Death Comes Sudden: Kane Dies After Ice Cream Social
William J. Kane foreman at A. H. Harrison Co. died shortly before 11 today at his father William Kane's home 121 21st Ave. After attending an ice cream and strawberry social last night he suffered sudden indigestion and died within 15 minutes. His body was sent to Seattle Undertaking Co. for burial.
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Die From the Heat Across New York as Toll Rises
New York reports 75 dead and over 200 prostrations after three days of extreme heat. A cooling breeze brought the temperature down to 73 degrees, but six deaths and further prostrations occurred today, tied to the prolonged heat period. Paris meanwhile notes Princess de Sagan begins a Paris honeymoon amid a custody dispute over her three sons.
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Bryan Should Come to Denver and Lead Democrats
The piece argues Bryan must attend the Denver convention to assume leadership and press a liberal yet practical platform. It criticizes party bosses and delegates for not representing voters, warns of a conservative national setup, and urges Bryan to unify reform-minded allies to push progressive policies.
Old Guard Still in the Saddle
Denver column argues the Old Guard has seized Democratic machinery while claiming to aid Bryan. It contrasts privilege, non-partisan control, and the rise of Tom Johnson as a proponent of people over privilege, urging democracy over party machine dominance.
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