Coal for Schools To Cost 60 Percent More
A 60 percent increase in coal costs was revealed in bids to the school board. The Pacific Coast company submitted the only bid covering all coal while other bids were for partial deliveries. The annual fuel bill rises to 26,000 dollars from 16,000. A communication was sent to the J B Allen Improvement Club seeking evidence of charges against Secretary Reuben W. Jones and other board members.
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Pacific Coast Company
J. B. Allen Impvement Club
Reuben W. Jones
Gill Forces West Seattle Annexation in First Ward Move
Councilman Gill used his influence to annex West Seattle as part of the First Ward, defying West Seattle residents who preferred joining the Lith Ward. He pressured the council to proceed at 600 despite opposition and a census delay, tying the suburb into Seattle proper rather than granting it an independent ward status.
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GILL
West Seattle
First Ward
Gulta
Firat
Gim
Bay
City of
Seattle
Clean-Up Sale at SPHLGER and HURLBUT Store
The Store for Everybody invites shoppers to its annual Clean-Up Sale with radically reduced prices on odds and ends broken lines and midsummer goods. The event promises extraordinary low price incentives for summer camp and house needs, with deliveries as usual this week.
Morning Frock for Young Miss Summer Style
A one piece morning frock showcases summer novelty for the young woman. Tucks at the waist and hips add fullness, confined by an embroidered belt. The design uses old blue fine linen with embroidered soutache bands and three mother of pearl buttons.
Multiple Treaties Convicts in Walla Walla and City Elections
State rews notes two treaties for convicts from Spokane and King counties who escaped a Walla Walla prison. Walla Walla Republicans win most city offices, Kellough reelected mayor, Stack elected councilman. Olympia sees joint race results. witnesses discuss line connections. Tacoma mayor may seek reelection. Walla Walla Fair plans own car service. Inland Empire wheat forecast above average. harvest to start in two weeks. Hiram Davis travels to Wenatchee to raise funds for son's defense after a Seattle shooting. Lake Stevens resident sells cattle dog to the government for use with reindeer herding at Point Barrow. Pt Townsend Merchant’s Bank adds savings department. Everett court case over ring gift to Alice Ward and W P Hart. Concannon to install wireless station for navy near Sitka with 15 men and 50 tons of equipment.
Ships and Dockyard Schedules at Bremerton
A naval yard at Bremerton to view battleships from Oregon to Wisconsin and gunboats Chicago Boston and Albany. Training ship Philadelphia, prison ship Nipsic and drydock attractions listed. Boat tours at 6:30 8:30 10:00 a.m. 1:15 2:30 4:40 p.m. Row trip 60e.
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U. S. Navy Yard
Bremerton
Oregon
Wisconsin
Chicago
Boston
Albany
Philadelophia
Nipsic
Great G Drydock
Wives Watch Haywood Trial In Idaho Courthouse
In Roe Idaho on July 8 two anxious women, Mrs Moyer and Mrs Pettibone, attend the Haywood trial daily. If Haywood is found guilty Pettibone faces a separate trial for alleged complicity in ex Gov Steunenberg murder. Moyer’s case will follow. Both women, wives of jailed leaders, stay by the proceedings and care for the ailing Mrs Haywood.
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Roe
Idaho
Haywood
Pettibone
Miners’ Executives Committee
ExGov
Steunenberg
Moyer
Four Die After Yacoua Crew Boat Capsizes in Hudson
The steam yacht Yacoua, owned by Henry Claytierce of St Louis, loses a yawl crew boat when rocked by a sailor. Three crewmen perished Rudolph Johnson Frederickson Vondorsen Herman Vondorsen with four rescued. Yacoua returns to port after a week long cruise on Long Island Sound. Pierce chairs Waters-Pierce Oil board.
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New York
Henry Claytierce
St. Louis
Hudson River
Rudolph Johnson
Frederickson Vondorsen
Herman Vondorsen
Port Yeater
Long Island Sound
Pierce
Waters-Pierce Ol Company
Revolu tionist Sproge Tortured in Old Flour Mill Raid
In Riga on July 9 a revolutionary named Sproge betrayed comrades in an old flour mill. Police raided the mill and seized thirty revolutionists. Sproge was captured by his own faction, tied to the floor, a sack was placed over his head, flour poured through a hole until he suffocated.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Riga
Russia
Sproge
Pproge
The Theaters Week Long Shows and Swaps
Fantana runs all week at the Grand as the San Francisco Opera company wins favorable notices. A Mans Broken Promise heads Berguss Stock at Beattie theater all week. Nell Gwynn replaces Charleys Aunt at Lois. Pantages changes last night boosted by substitutes. Star debuts new pill and first shows yesterday. Vaudeville adds a minette man Thwen playlet two acrobats two singers and new moving pictures line.
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Fantana
San Francisco Opera Company
Burgess Stock Company
Beattie Theater
Nell Gwynn
the Lois
Charley
Ring
the Star
Olympic Market Meat Bills Cut In Half At Pike Street
A local market on Pike Street opposite Bon Marche reportedly slashed meat prices by half. Officials have not released formal statements or details about the move.
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Olympic Market
Pike St
Bon Marche Con
Portland man begins 10 months in county jail
Marion R Brews, once partner of Conxresamuan fillamaon, who was convicted with them for subordination of perjury in land fraud cases two years ago, surrendered to the federal marshal and started serving a 10 month term in the county jail.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Portland
Ore
Marion R. Brews
Con
Xresamuan Fillamaon
Cracksmens raids hit Vancouver offices in four nights
Twenty four offices in leading blocks were entered by expert cracksmen over four nights despite police presence. They drilled and punched locks after failed combinations, netting likely under $200. The United States consulate in the Williams block was entered but its safe remained closed.
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Vancouver
B.C
Willams
United States
Decision Awaited in Shore Land Case
Judge Whitson and the United States circuit court heard arguments in the shore land cases. A decision is expected in a few days on jurisdiction and the possibility of a temporary injunction pending final hearing.
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Whitson
United States Circuit Court
Criminal Census Taken in King County
The King County criminal census completed by the census bureau records six hundred cases including 15 murders. The survey, conducted over the past week, contributes to the bureau's national project to compile criminal statistics since 1889.
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King County
Census Bureau
Excursions East by Oregon B R & Nav Co
Travel offer lists routes to Chicago and return with stops at St. Louis Omaha and Kansas City priced from 60 to 71 50 dollars good ninety days with stopovers details at Union Ticket Office BH. B. Ellis General Agent.
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Oregon B. R. & Nav. Co
Chicago
At. Louis
Omaha
Kansas City
Union Ticket Office
B. Ellis
Eee
Improvement plan for old city hall funds and offices
An appropriation ordinance of 4960 dollars for improvements at the old city hall was introduced. The street department will receive an office in the basement area that will become the ground floor, and vaults for the comptroller and treasurer will be built on the new floor.
Jeffery Resigns as Assistant City Engineer
James Jeffery, assistant city engineer, resigned last night after 6. The move shocks the department except Mr. Thomson who knew in advance. He leaves a $2560 a month city post to join a contracting firm as a partner.
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James
Jeffery
Thomson
Blackburn Defeats Barry in Chicago Boxing Bout
Jack Blackburn beat Jim Barry of Chicago in a gripping last night match. Blackburn drew blood from Barry and inflicted facial cuts as Harry’s stiff punches landed to body and head in a tough contest.
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Washington Sporting Club
Jack Blackburn
Jim Barry
Chicago
Blackburn
Barry
Harry
Forest fires cut telegraph poles near Port Townsend
Forest fires on the outskirts of Port Townsend have destroyed telephone poles to such an extent that wire communication is temporarily interrupted. Firefighters continue to battle the blazes as residents assess damage and restore service once access is cleared.
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Port Townsend
Water bonds bid approved as city buys 2.26 million issue
The city council last night officially accepted the bid of local bankers for the purchase of the 2.26 million dollar water bond issue. Peter Hanson, 65, a waterfront laborer, collapsed and died in front of 1712 First Ave after a day’s work. The Seattle Electric company was urged to meet franchise requirements and improve service on a line.
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Ing
Seattle Mlectric Company
Ihs
Peter Hanson
Sandaput
Firat Av
Theity Council
Water Bonda
Steamer Sonoma Rescues Crew After Collision Near Victoria
The Sonoma arrived at Victoria after colliding with the schooner Advent. Capt Olsen and seven crewmen were rescued and taken aboard the Sonoma. The Advent was towed to Ganneo by the steam schooner Gualla.
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Sonoma
Victoria
Advent
Olsen
Gualla
Ganneo
Mint Director Choice Reported for San Francisco
Washington dispatch reports Frank Leach, superintendent of the San Francisco mint, may be appointed director of the mint to succeed Roberts. Secretary Cortelyou refuses to confirm the report.
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Washington
Frank Leach
San Francisco
Mint
Roberts
Cortelyou
Coffee roaster name demanded in vendor exchange
A shopper insists on the roaster's name and threatens to challenge store policy while the grocer offers a money-back guarantee if Schilling's Best is not ske.
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Schilling
Local Flashes and City Notes Prompt Action
Statistician John Xavier Yeamans on a world triad with six assistants for Mulhall of London conducts a broad data tour. Dana Brown bans Lana Park managers from taking passengers to the park aboard the Monticello steamer. George Marchesi, reportedly intoxicated, tried to throw himself under a Yester way car but was halted unharmed. The corporations committee led by Hi Gill will review the Denny-Pubman citizens petition.
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John Xavier Yeamans
Mulhall of
London
Beattle
Dana Brown
Lana Park
West Seattle Ferries
Monticello
George Marchesi
Corporations Committee
Cornei
Hi Gill
Denny-Pubrman
Bank opens opportunities for him with new account offer
A bank advertises opportunities unavailable to others and invites starting an account today. The message appeals to potential customers to open an account at once.
July Specials on Fishing Tackle and Rods
Piper and Taft advertise a big cut in prices on fishing tackle and rods at 1024 Becond Ave. The note notes July specials and rapid sale appeal.
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Piper & Taft
Boys Wanted Sell Seattle Papers
Help sought to sell Seattle papers. Apply to Geo. Engier at Star office in the old library building between 9 and 11 in the morning and 2 to 5 in the afternoon. Initiation fee required by Engier.
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Seattle
Geo. Engier
Star
Old Brary
Engier
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Third Ave
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Tor-Tlo Pike Street
Waltort Building
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