Smallpox Case Reported at Seattle General Hospital
A case of smallpox was discovered at Seattle General Hospital in an advanced stage. Mrs Rainford, recently arrived from Portland, was moved to the pest house and isolated with nursing staff. The city health officer ordered fumigation and precautions, and officials expect recovery with little contagion risk. This is the first city smallpox case since last August.
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Seattle General Hospital
Monsternoon
Raingerd
Georgetown Scandal Surfaces In City Council Meeting
At a Monday night council session the special committee urged charges against Councilmen Doyle and Matthews for bribery. The report prompted a heated debate before adoption, which directs the city attorney to act as he sees fit. The men allegedly accepted $26 from Mrs. Julius Horton. Mayor Mueller’s position was unsettled.
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Georgetown
Doyle
Matthews
Julius Horton
Mueller
Seattle Beats All in District Reports on Trade
Following Harbor district figures, Seattle leads cash receipts exports and imports in June. The United States shipping commissioner's district report shows Seattle atop revenues, with Tacoma and the district balance trailing in receipts imports and exports. Seattle leads in overall district trade, underscoring its business prominence.
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United States Shipping Commissioner
District of Puget Sound
The
Star
Seattle
Beattle
Tacoma
Recelptm
Judge voids suspension of accused councilmen order
The judge rescinds his prior order suspending the accused councilmen pending trial, ruling he lacked authority to issue such an order.
Stray Cow Leads Girl to Rich Gold Find Near Butte
In Montana near Homestake, Nannie Brown, an 18 year old domestic, found a quartz rock by a gopher hole that assays show contains more than 1000 dollars in gold per ton. Locators Con Conklin S. W. Brown A. I. Stevens and Mises Brown share equally. Two shafts show two large free gold leads. about 4000 dollars of ore visible. James Brown once located a nearby claim but later abandoned it.
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Butte. Mont
Mies Nannie Brown
Homestake
Butte
Gopher Hole
Con Conklin
W. Brown
A. I. Stevens
Mises Brown
James Brown
Butte Inter-Mountain
Army in bad shape shocks London as Roberts critiques forces
In the House of Lords during a Monday debate on Balfour's anti invasion resolution, Field Marshal Lord Roberts stated the British army is unfit for war and unable to repel an invasion. He blamed the public for neglecting military interests, warning of dire consequences.
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London
House of Jorda
Balfour
Great Britain
Lord Roberts
Boise voters eye Sunday closing saloons ordinance
Boise Idaho July 11 As a result of a city campaign the council passed an ordinance forcing saloons to close at midnight and Sundays. Mayor Hawley approved it and enforcement begins immediately. This is Boise’s first Sunday dry history as elections approach.
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Hoiser
Idaho
Hawley
Boise
the Statesman
Art Laurel stoves lead in double fuel range promotion
The Art Laurel stoves and ranges claim a leading position as the only double fuel model. Art Stove Co at 1522 First Avenue Seattle and Thos. Hegdahac Co. Inc. act as sole agents for this product.
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Art Laurel
Art Stove Co
First Avenue
Seattle
Thos
Hegdahac Co., Inc
Perch Fever Hits Lake Union Tourists Flock
Anglers flock to Lake Union for perch fishing while Piper and Taft at 1024 2nd Ave offer tackle and gear for the outing.
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Lake Union
Piper & Taft
Piper and Taft Fishing Tackle Advertisement
Local shop Piper & Taft announces a specialty in fishing tackle. Located at 1024 2nd Ave, the store promotes a range of gear for anglers and outdoors enthusiasts.
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Piper & Taft
2Nd Ave
July Clearing Prices Attract Bargains On Glassware And Mowers
Bargain sale listings offer Jelly Glasses, glass bowls, pitchers, and cups at July clearing prices. Stearns lawn mowers promise half price. garden hoses and decorative jugs, pitchers, and enamelware reduced. Wares include Haviland china cups and saucers and near cut patterned items with strong savings noted.
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Tomor
Stearne
Stearns
Haviland & Co
Haviland China
Unbleached Sheeting and Toweling Clearance Items
Classified sale listing offers unbleached sheeting 10-4 at bulk clearance, bleached toweling 16 inch widths, 600 yards of dotted Swiss, and 1 000 dozen napkins with minor transit dampness. Also featured are cotton blankets in 10-4 and 11-4 sizes at clearance prices and a blanket set priced at one dollar per pair.
Women's Pure White Cotton Undergarments and Specials
Catalog text lists various white undergarments in ribbed cotton and jersey with high necks long sleeves or sleeveless designs. Prices range from 19c to 60c with notes on quality, trims, and special values, including Vegasilk ribbed tops and sheer finishes.
Crow Indian Bride Files First Montana Divorce Suit
Sule a full blooded Crow equaw sues for divorce from George Luis claiming desertion while he traveled with the Crow Indian baseball team and spent her cattle share on whisky. The district court at Livingston hears the case the first of its kind in the West. Both educated at the Crow agency, Sule and Luis recount the pitcher’s fame and his recent drinking as grounds for dissolution.
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Butts
Mont
Tite Sule
George Luis
Livingston
Sule
Crow Indian Agency
Luis
Prison and public notices from Washington state June report
The June penitentiary report shows 59 new prisoners and 50 discharged, totaling 772. Medical asylum records reflect 22 patients removed and seven discharged, totaling 483. A stranger shot himself at Tenino. Milton Evans, pioneer farmer, died after an operation in Walla Walla. L H Blanton and railroad men plan a Methoway railroad in Twisp. Anacortes Lumber and Box will rebuild its mill larger after a fire. In Walla Walla city election incumbents reelected except one ward alderman. In Tacoma Mazama expedition to Mount Rainier departs July 15 with Prof Henry Landes and Gen Hazard Stevens among travelers. Governor Mead honors Illinois requisition for B J Lewis accused of obtaining money under false pretenses. Spokane reports a lone robber active.
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Olympia
Medicaine Asylum
Tacoma
Washington
Mt. Rainier
Henry Landes
University of Washington
Gen
Hazard Stevens
Robber Foiled On Northern Pacific Train Near Sand Point
A would be rail robber on train No 4 near Sand Point Idaho Sunday night was restrained by Pullman Conductor Healy after a revolver was spotted. The man fought back striking the conductor and firing a shot before leaping from the moving train. a search found no trace of him.
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Pullman
Northern Pacific
Sand Point
Idaho
Healy
Nervine Promises Backache Relief and Money Back Guarantee
Backache is common and caused by spinal nerves. Dr Miler Nervine relieves pain by soothing and strengthening nerves and balancing nerve force. If the first bottle does not benefit, return it for a refund from the druggist.
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Miler’ Nervine
Warm Salt Baths Draw Afternoon Crowds
The pool of warm salt water fills each afternoon and evening with people enjoying the bath. Goo PRINCE Chinese Restaurant at 1516 First Avenue near Pike serves noodles chop suey and American meals.
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Prince Chinese Restaurant
First Avenue
Pike
Navy Secretary Addresses Pure Politics and Religion
At the Christian Endeavor convention in Baltimore Charles J. Bonaparte secretary of the navy spoke on Pure Politics and Religion. The closing session took place Monday night in Armory hall.
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Baltimore
Christian Endeavor
Charles J. Bonapare
Armory Hall
Boston Dentists Promote Alveolar Method Dental Cure
A Seattle advertisement for The Boston Dentists at 1420 Second Avenue touts the Alveolar Method claiming it tightens loose teeth cures pyorrhea and replaces missing teeth without bridges or plates. Free examination and advice offered with calls to A2818 or Main 1186 opposite the Bon Marche.
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Boston
Second Avenue
Seattle
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