Seattle Sunday Saloon and Theater Closing Plan
The Christian Endeavor movement aims to close saloons and theaters in Seattle on Sundays. A local union meeting pledged immediate steps, led by A Robinson, to systematically shut these venues and imitate other cities, with supporters predicting a strong response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Seattle
Christian Endeavorers
Christian Brmteavor Union
A. Robinson
C. B. Union
Star
Beattie
Carey
A. Robinsen
Ewing
Skeleton Regiments Formed Amid Recruiting Drive
Washington July 6 Gen Otto reports to the war department that he secured a thousand volunteers in the Philippines for two skeleton regiments and that sixteen hundred men will be sent from there. Enlistment drives to raise the ten new regiments will occur nationwide with parties dispatched to towns lacking regular stations.
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Washington, D. C
Otto
War Department
Philippines
Assay Office Visitor Dr Cabell Whitehead Seeks Insight
Dr Cabell Whitehead of the U S Mint Bureau arrived in the city Sunday evening and stays at the Hotel Seattle. He plans to meet Assistant Secretary Van derlin and assess how the assay office operates while awaiting word on his conditional appointment as director of manufacturing in Turkey.
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City
Cabell Whitehead
Bureau of the Mint
Washington, D. C
Seattle
Trasury Vanderlin
Whitehead
Turey
Washington
Dreyfus subjected to brutal treatment on Devil's Island
Paris dispatch cites M. Havet stating Dreyfus was fed bread and water for a month after arrival at Devil's Island. He endured confinement in the ship's hold for days with heat around 113 degrees until landing occurred.
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Paris
Figaro Today
M. Havet
Dreyfus
Devil's Island
Ghosts Return to Berks County Witchcraft Tales
A Berkshire area newspaper recalls a once popular spook department and notes revived ghostly activity after the May 12 Philadelphia & Reading railroad wreck at Exeter where 29 people died. Fishermen claim seeing phantom trains and ghostly lanterns near the fatal curve by Exeter station.
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Berks County
Pennsylvania
Pleading
Philadelphia & Reading
Exeter
Phantom sightings revive hopes in Berks spook reports
Witnesses describe a collision and a vanished scene where all details reappear before fading away. Readers recall Berks county ghost stories and the phantoms allegedly lingering near the Beene. Reading papers dispatched reporters to watch for phantoms but have seen nothing yet.
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Chronicien
Berks County
Beene
Summer shirt waists in lavender green or blue Madras
Smart little shirt waists for warm mornings are described in lavender green or blue Madras with white cord and a chemisette of fine muslin tucking in front. The collar is often openwork white muslin with a ribbon at the throat, a neck dressing being more comfortable than a stiff linen collar.
Greek Bishop Heads North to Alaska Tour
Bishop Tihen of the Graeco- Reusian church travels to Alaska visiting churches and schools with Juneau as the first stop. The itinerary may extend to Sitka and St Michael as officials prepare for the bishop’s visit.
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America
Alaska
Tihen
Newaubent
Juneau
Sitha
St. Michael
McKinley Gets a Blessing at Missionary Meeting
A July meeting in heavy rain saw delegates from the Tent Endeavor greet missionaries abroad. The convention’s blessing was wired to McKinley as preparations continued and proceedings closed that night.
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Deyaroit
Carie
Laa
Comvention
McKinley
New Skirt Fullness Method For Below Knee Fit
A fashion note describes adding fullness under the knee in a fitted skirt to create a springy back breadth. Pleats 1 2 may be cut with the back breadth and released beneath the waist point. The skirt should not hit the knee to avoid dragging and ungraceful drapery.
Folded-back revere details on a summer shirt waist
A description of a white lawn summer shirt waist with folded-back revere and precise tucks. The sleeves are not tight and end in a small lawn ruffle. A fitted collar features a V shape under the chin and is fastened with large bell buttons or small turquoise studs.
Alaskan dispute seen with improved mood in London
London reports stronger optimism on the Alaskan dispute with a prominent official saying the latest obstacle may be surmounted and a method to avoid deadlock over the western strip from the Chilkoot to the Kieheim rivers could be arranged.
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London
Chilkoot
Kieheim
Brooklyn loop and Beattie currency bill headline mix
New York reports a new currency bill prepared by the Senate Finance Committee to be introduced at the next Congress session. The same dispatch notes a busy local recruiting office with twenty eligible applicants and many disappointed seekers.
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New York
Senate Finance Committee
Narragansett Pier
Congress
Fairbanks Returns from Alaska Boundary Study
Senator Fairbanks returned from a north voyage aboard the revenue cutter McCulloch after focusing on the Alaska boundary issue. The trip, with Beattie representative B O Graven, aimed to inform and gauge sentiment among Alaskans as the joint high commission prepares to meet.
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Fairbanks
Alweka
Nouthland
McCulloch
Beattie
Tacoma
B. O. Graven
Alaska
Joint High Commission
Foster
Cal
Poster
Train Held Up for Moving Picture Shoot
A train in a wild prairie halts as a group of men in odor and a dramatic scene unfold. Passengers panic and hide valuables before a voice orders go ahead and the train resumes. The conductor explains the hold-up was staged for the Columbia Vitascope Co. moving picture.
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Columbia Vitascope Co
James Oliver Arrives in City Amid Political Buzz
Hon James Oliver of New York arrives at the Mainier grand hotel greeted by partner T H M Russell. He is hosted by Democrats at the Hotel Butler and discusses Beattie city prospects while denying politics in his mission though linked to coastal schemes and mining interests in Alaska. Oliver plans to travel North then Seattle before returning.
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James Oliver
New York
Tammeny Hall
Nainierrand Hotel
T. HM. Russell
Oliver
Butler
Beattie
Russell
Star
Olivers Viet
Ryan
Berries, Rumors, and a New Jersey Woman Tale
A newspaper snippet notes a rash of berry baskets in public view and spreads a gossip that a New Jersey woman was locked down after eating too many strawberries. The fragment hints at a local curiosity about fruit, marriage status, and circulating stories.
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New Jersey
Jury Bribing Case Probed With Damaging Testimony
The investigating commission heard damaging testimony about Corson and M. N. Baer. A. Anderson testified that Baer and Corson offered to pay to influence a verdict, with a demand of 150 dollars for services. Powell and Tucker provided key evidence, including a claim that 100 dollars was raised in a Chinese case to sway a jury. Further sensational evidence was anticipated before the inquiry ends.
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Corson
RE. A. Anderson
Bedevue Hotel
M. N. Baer
Carson
Anderson
J. H. Powell
Stratton & Powell
W. Tucker
Mr. Tucker
Escaped From the Boom and a Long-ago Favor
A Missouri Pacific agent Col Bleckley received a letter from a Portland man thanking him for a favor done over ten years ago. The man, who played the Wichita boom, had won but fled with his money under strong motivation to escape.
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Col. Hieckley
Missouri Pacific
Portland
Ore
Col. Bleckley
Wichita
Inspira
Portland or Portland Tale of a Ticket Trade
A Cleveland Plaindealer item recounts a wary broker who asked for a ticket to Portland. Confusion over Maine or Oregon led to a successful Oregon trip, where the traveler later built a major Portland business. The tale notes a higher commission for Portland Oregon and a mistake involving Portland Maine.
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Col. Meckley
Portland
Maine
Oregon
Col. Bieckley
Col. Dreckley
Cleveland
Noted shoplifters arrested by Seattle Portland detectives
Mr. Kelly Aline Hallett Kilbourne and Harry Cummings, two well known shoplifters, were arrested by Detectives Meredith and Wappenstein Saturday evening. The men operated in Seattle and Portland for five months. Kelly previously served a jail term after a Beattie theft and was ordered to leave the city by Judge Denn. Cummings’ case was continued.
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Mr. Kelly
Aline Hallett Kilbourne
Harry Cummings
Meredith
Wappenetein
Seattle
Portland
Beattie
Wappenstein
Denn Thie
Kelly
Cummings
Building Permits Issued for Alterations Across City
Building permits were issued to Bay View Investment Company for work at 7 Olympia Avenue costing 60 Rh. Oates for alterations at 407 Pairview Avenue costing 1. Kile P. Peavey granted permit for alterations at 116 Twentieth Avenue, amount not fully legible.
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Bay View Investment Company
Olympia Avenue
Oates
Pairview Avenue
Kile P. Peavey
Twentieth Avenue
Grand Duke George dies heir to Russian throne
Reports from St Petersburg announce the death of Grand Duke George brother of the czar and heir to the throne. He died in the Crimea after a long illness of consumption and a fall's hemorrhage hastened his end. His renunciation of the throne leaves Michael the heir.
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ST. Petersburg
George
Crimea
Caar
Michael
Funeral for Miss Lot tie Jennings at Butterworth's chapel
Miss Lot tie Jennings funeral was held at 2 p m from Butterworth's chapel. Many floral tributes arrived from her young friends. Pallbearers were six young ladies Fietta Bowman May Webster Mamie Carvely Myrtle Done wine Ada Denny and Flora Denny. Services conducted by Green Lake lodge No 200 T O G T Rev F Lewis officiated.
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Lottie Jennings
Butterworth's Chapel
Fietta Bowman
May Webster
Mamie Carvely
Myrtle Donewine
Ada Denny
Flora Denny
Green Lake Lodge No
G. T
Rey
F. Lewis
Wharfside Steamer News Tells of Load and Passengers
Steamer Rapid Transit arrived from the north carrying machinery and salvaged gear from the wrecked Wrixham. Captain Caine expects profits once the cargo is sold. The City of Topeka sailed for Alaskan ports with mining outfits and many passengers headed for Juneau and Douglan. The Gedney also reached port from Alaska after surveying the coast. Japanese steamer Isumi Maru will sail tomorrow for the Orient with passengers and freight.
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Steamer Rapid Transit
Wrixham
BH. B. Caine
Topeka
Juneau
Douglan
Douglas Island
D. &. Davia
D. 8. Davis
Geo. Crowley
Mrs. Crowley
T. Boyle
T. J. Lynch
Mra. Manna
Gillie
Mre
K. BE. Hawley
Charles N. Atwood
HB. Atwood
Miss Vivian
Mises C. Corcoran
Mrs
Isumi Maru
Orient
A Bachelor’s Reflections on Love and Society
A satirical collage contrasts old gender stereotypes with political maneuvering. The piece cites harsh views of women from a New York Press quote and follows a political satire moment where a new man joins a reformist crowd, accepting a ride on the bandwagon.
Northwestern Mining Exchange Sees Light Trading
Numerous stocks were offered today at the Northwestern Mining Exchange but trading remained light as quotations were listed without strong demand.
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Northwestern Mining Exchange
Seattle Mining Stock Market Report
At the Seattle Mining Exchange today there was a large attendance and a number of good sales were made. Interest in mining matters is increasing with attention to mines on this side and the other side of the mountains. Quotations were as follows today.
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Seattle Mining Exchange
Wedding Spark Causes Nervous Collapse in Mt Vernon
In Mt Vernon Michigan on Thursday night Blanche Vannatta daughter of Frank Vannatta of South Vernon attended an aunt’s wedding. The excitement triggered hysteria and a nervous collapse that worsened to near uncontrollable spasms by Friday.
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MT. Vernon
Mich
Jay
Blanche Vannatta
Frank Vannatta
South Vernon
Woman Judgments and Scandal Verses and Jokes
Excerpts comment on women's morals and behavior with satirical lines about hair ties compliments and scandal. Quips note how men and women interact in praise discipline and scandal, citing New York Press and New York Truth quotes about social conduct.
Bachelors Balk the Wedding at Peoria Club
Peoria Illinois July 10 John Loocke joined the Peoria Bachelors Club swore to wed only a widow or face punishment. He fell for Annie Fuchs and agreed to marry. After a meeting he was fined five dollars and the charter draped for thirty days. A wedding tonight was planned but Annie’s parents objected to public notice from the fair and she withdrew.
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Peoria
John Loocke
Laocke
Bachelors’ Club
Poetic Fragment Reflects Family Roles and Dreams
A fragmented verse scene hints at a motherly figure and a stern father, with lines about sleep, dreams, and authority. The text includes mentions of czar, Romanoff, and a child’s sense of independence, interwoven with stray quotes about fortune and value.
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Madra
John Bull
Brooklyn Loop
John Henry Fitkina
Sampson
Bachley
Brooklyn
Bureau of Information
Cincinnati
Freene
Southern Pacific
Newman
Detroit
Austria
Hasicton
United States
Herbert Kirk
Judes Jacobe
Crawford & Conover
William Beland
Willam Smith
G. W. Quinlan
Insane Asylum
Canada
Yonkers Statesman
Society
Events
Teddy Roosevelt
Pedro
San Francines
Port Orchard
Skagit Chief
Fairhaven
United States and Coast Geodetic Survey
Gedney
New York Press
Phet
Wrorthwestern
San
Beal Bay
Clart Creek
East
San Patl
Silver Creek
Colorado Gold Golden Tunnel
Golden
Dev
Republic
Ben Hurseer
Tom Thumb
Jim Blaine
Warrior
Summit
Jeremy Ringe
Cirry
O. W. Peterson & Bro
Pike St
Cyaniee Paoeenw
Sramino
M. D. Ey
Northwestern
New York Block
Second Avenue
Moran Brothers Company
Mmcletoy Steel and
Weet Construction
Gabey Lusinesa
Rex
Digyoles
Merrill
Q. S. Gold
C. E. Thurston & Co
Cherry St
CS Pa ¢ Chiltren
Felitz Tent and Awning Co
Vester Way
Certein
Seattiee
Washington Block
Satan
Hushaby
Mamma
Papa
Czar
Koff
Dreamland
Romanoff
Grimes
Burns
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