Trains Delayed As Canadian Delegates Reach Seattle
Delegations from Victoria and Vancouver arrive for the Twenty third International Christian Endeavor convention in Seattle. Vancouver ships Ramona and a Victoria steamer bring about 1,000 delegates, then register at United Presbyterian church as special trains and New York and Boston trains arrive late. The opening sessions proceed on time, with plans for the Messiah benefit concert and sunrise prayer meetings across multiple churches.
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Victoria
Vancouver
International Christian Endeavor
Seattle
General Committee
United Presbyterian Church
Kansas City
Fragments from Periodical OCR Item
Readable fragments show a price list and regional mentions including North Dakota and Minnesota. The piece lacks clear events or named individuals but notes price references and local terms. The surviving text remains fragmentary with no full sentence structure or context.
West Seeks Church Trustees Representation
Delegates from extern states led by Chris Endeavor aim to gain a board seat for Presbyterians at the upcoming convention in this city. Washington currently has one rep, F. Edgar Parth, as they pursue Dr. M. A. Mat of the First Presbyterian Church for the trustees. The annual meeting draws interest as Presbyterians seek a candidate from their denomination for general secretary, with an executive session scheduled tomorrow at 3 PM to oppose reelection of William Shaw, a Congregationalist.
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Chris Endeavor
Washington
F. Edgar Parth
M. A. Mat
First Presbyterian
William Shaw
Strike action fuels labor dispute across cities
Oakland reports a looming strike as President Small vows forceful future moves. Chicago papers criticize telegraph companies for low operator wages while urging better industry treatment. San Francisco notes a Labor Commissioner visit but promises decisive steps ahead.
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San Francisco
Small
Netil
Bile
Moye de
Farmers May Sell Goods in City Markets Without License
John F Humphreys cites a ten year old state statute allowing farmers gardeners and others to sell fruits vegetables berries butter eggs meat poultry and farm produce in city markets without a license or city regulation. The act bans ordinances that require producer licenses though dairy product sales on Sundays remain prohibited.
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John F. Humphreys
Commission
Jo BE
Humphreys
Widening Damages Awarded Across City Properties
Verdicts against the city stem from Seventh Avenue widening and relate to property takings including the Beattie theater building valued at 41 545. J M Frink holdings receive 18 750 13 00 and 17 425 for three parcels. Other awards include totals for S H Piles J B Howe 23062 60 F M Gale 17497 50 M J Carkeek 27139 Southwest corner Spring and Third 17625 and Southwest corner Seneca and Third 17250.
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Third Av
Beattie Theater
J. M. Frink
Columbia
8. H. Piles
James B. Howe
F. M. Gale
M. J. Carkeek
Spring and
Third
Seneca and
Queen Anne Bid Rejected Again by Public Works Board
The Queen Anne hill paying work bid was rejected again by the board of public works with council approval from the eighth ward. This marks the third rejection. Barber Asphalt bid $612,000 originally and has not bid again. Independent Asphalt submitted two bids, both rejected.
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Queen Anne Hill
Board of Public Works
Barber Asphalt Company
Ballard Couple Weds in Canada Now Headed to North Dakota
Word from Ballard reports Agnes Lord and Hd Neutszel, young locals who vanished, married in New Westminster Canada and now travel to North Dakota. Louise Lord sister of the missing girl wed Frank Petit of Ballard last night and they plan to join the runaways in North Dakota.
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Ballard
Agnes Lord
Hd Neutszel
New Westminster
Canada
North Dakota
Louise Lord
Frank Petit
Protest Eddy Examination in Christian Science Case
Christian Science church leaders and their attorneys prepare a protest to stop Mrs. Kiddy from an examination by alienists. If the protest fails they will appeal directly to the alienists. Council refuses a 10 percent wage increase for city blacksmiths despite reports of monthly profits.
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Scripp
Hoston
Masa
Christian Science Church
Kiddy
Alleniats
Shooting Accident Claims Franklin Miner as Suspect
Joe Morozek, a Franklin miner, is jailed after allegedly shooting Diego Inet Saturday. He was captured after entering his Franklin home, denying intent to flee, claiming the act was accidental and that he did not know the victim who had just arrived in Black Stamend.
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Joe Morozek
Franklin
Manaasal
Diego Inet
Morozek
Walter Warnock
Diego
Black Stamend
Black Diamond
Margaret Y Branch to Hold Clipping Contest Meeting
The Margaret Y branch of the W. C. F. U. meets this evening July 9 at the Westminster hotel corner Broadway and Columbia. Members will hold a clipping contest.
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Margaret Y
Westminster Hhotel
Forner
Broadway
Columbia
Telegraph Firms Accused in New York Price Deal
Two telegraph companies are accused of colluding in New York to raise prices by combining forces. The alleged deal aimed to control rates and dampen competition.
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Sulu
New York
Mark Twain as He Appears Today in England
A Daily Star reproduction shows Mark Twain in a bathrobe, described with lines about hair, face, eyes, and a boyish spirit. The note frames Twain as America's humor icon and cites his English arrival to his current joke.
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Mark Twain
America
England
Ling
Daily Star Today
Secret Japan coup claim fuels Pacific fleet move
A Scripps report says secret agents in Japan may be planning a coup, explaining the Atlantic fleet’s dispatch to the Pacific. The story cites authorities in Washington noting renewed Japanese activity despite assurances otherwise. A separate domestic note recalls Mia Reynolds losing a shopping bag containing $20 and a $170 certificate after burglars entered her home.
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Mia
B. Reynolds
Second Ay, South
Scripps Telegraph Service
Washington
Pacific
Japan
Metcalf in hot water amid Roosevelt clash rumors
Washington dispatch reports Secretary of the Navy Metcalf in a serious position with President Roosevelt as rumors spread about a sharp exchange over recent war talk by Roosevelt in Los Angeles during his visit.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Metcalf
Roosevelt
Srcoma
Los Angeles
Dr Eaton Sues Ex Husband Over Counsel Fees
Dr Cora Smith Eaton sues ex husband Robert A Eaton for 645 dollars claimed as balance due for counsel fees and expenses awarded by the district court of Hennepin county Minnesota at the 1906 divorce.
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Cora Smith Eaton
Robert A. Eaton
District Court of
Hennepin County
Minnesota
Mother Takes Her Child Again Irene Returns Home
Mrs Lizzie Johnson of 800% Sev thay regained her 10 year old Irene who had been adopted by Mr and Mrs W B Coppe. Humane Officer Vaupell gathered the child Monday night and brought her to her mothers home this morning. If proper care isn t given Irene will be sent to the House of the Good Shepherd.
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Lizzie Johnson
Tie Your Horses Arrest Fines Imposed in Local Offense
Judge Gordon fines J. W. Flakesty ten dollars and J. A. Batch eler six dollars for leaving a horse unattended. R. F lakes arrested on the same charge. fine suspended.
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Gordon
J. W. Flakesty
J. A. Batcheler
R. Flakes
Governor fills three seats on state reformatory board
Governor Mead announces three republican appointees to the state reformatory board to be located in Snohomish County. Frank C. Jackson of Seattle Corwin B. Shank of Seattle and W. P. Bell of Everett receive five four and three year terms respectively. Frank Lamb of Hoquiam and R W Condon of Port Gamble are reappointed to the state forestry commission for four year terms.
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State Forestry Commission
War era fort guardsmen train to defend Puget Sound
Militia companies stationed at Forts Flagler Cavey and Worden man the big guns guarding Puget Sound amid shortages of regular artillerymen. Officers say militiamen perform as well as regulars when properly commanded, with Congress likely to review fort deficiencies. Senator Scott had called forts useless when unmanned.
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Senator Scott
Congress
National Guard of Washington
Flagler, Cavey and
Worden
Puget Sound
War Department
Star
Sound Forte
Port Discovery
Sound
United States
Nathan B. Scott
West Virginia
Japan's Surprise War Tactics Highlighted by Daily Mail
London reports on the Japan US war stance with a Daily Mail editorial noting Japan began hostilities with Russia without warning and destroyed much of the fleet. The piece argues nations may now strike first when diplomacy shows strain, signaling a pervasive shift in conflict norms.
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London
Daily Mail
United States
Japan
Russia
Admiral Jaureguiberry Passenger In World Race Reaches Tacoma
Henri Moase, aboard the Admiral Jaureguiberry, travels a perilous solo route around the world begun June 14, 1904, aiming to win 60 000 francs. From two entrants per club in the London Sportsmen and Paris Touring clubs race, Moase and an English companion started via Asia Minor. the partner died, leaving Moase to press on through Russia China and beyond to finish in a white-man’s country. Only Moase and one other of eight starters are known to remain in the race.
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Admiral Jaureguiberry
Japan
Tacoma
Henri Moase
India
Sportsmen’s Club of
London
Touring Club of
Paris
Mosse
Asia Minor
China
Power of S E Company Over City Councils
A narrative recounts Seattle Electric Company's use of political clout to maintain a monopoly. It cites Baker's push for a franchise, a 1903 grand jury action granting a rival, and Parry aiding the company through council manipulation. It argues the city failed to obtain adequate streetcar service while franchise value rose, aided by subservient councils and alleged fraud.
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Mr. Smith
Seattle Electric, Company
Seattle Electric Company
Counicl
Grand
Will H. Parry
Seattle Medtric Company
Tte
Eet
Seattle
Ana
Couetige
H. P. Rude
F. M. Muldoon
Will MH. Parry
John Taylor
Svn
Joe Ee Vincent
Alpheus Byers
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North Yakima
Christian Endeavor Fund
Lincoln Park
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Willam B. Judah
C. BE. Englehard James Hamilton Howe
Universi Place Christian Church
Tabernacle Baptist Church
First Christian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Aerry Street Presbyterian Church
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Third United Presbyterian Church
Ballard Presbyterian Church
Green Lake Congregational Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Welsh Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
Pilgrim Congregational Church
F. Elgar Barth
M. A. Matthews
D. D
John Pollock
Lathrop
Howard B. Grose
Clark
van Ogden Vogt
World's Christian Endeavor Union
Presbyterian Board of Home Missions
N. Y
Albert E. Mead
R. H. Thompson
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Des Moines
Hull
Philippines
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Oakland
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Telegraph
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Margaret Y" T. Meet
Star Special Service
DR. Eaton
Puget
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Taylor
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Oklo
Robert Taylor
Tennessee
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Callifornia
S. E. Company
Joe Smith
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