AREAL Yankee Marksmen Lead in the Big Shoot
The international shooting match at Risley on July 11 drew teams from America Australia Canada France Natal Norway and England. Perfect weather and strong American form produced a close 100 yard contest with the United States winning by three points 884 to 661 for England and 536 for Canada. The 900 yard event saw the Americans win dominance led by top scores of 515 for the United States 504 for England and 494 for Canada. The American team largely consisted of National Guard members from New York and Massachusetts.
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Risley
Wee
America
Australia
Canada
France
Natal
Norway
England
Bree Larne
Troy
National Guard of
New York
Maanachupetts
Isl
Star Dust notes of oddities and travels in Washington
Nonsense items and local color from a Seattle era page recount odd characters like Wake the Loon and references to Tacoma Yakima and Auburn. Mentions political graft naturalization fraud and race track betting while a Train promotion appears with fares to California and other destinations.
Canal Treaty Faces Passage in Congress by July
Reports say a remarkable shift in Colombia yields broad belief that the canal treaty will pass. The agreement, expected to reach the house by July 20, prompts petitions urging the president to support canal ratification.
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Panama
Colombia
Congress
Avon
Themt
Marine Monsters At Labor Carnival Attracts Interest
A local Labor Carnival plans events featuring a humpback whale and four man eating sharks. The Fishermen's Protective Union aims to transfer a captured whale from Neah Bay for exhibition. Captain Irvin De Young will lead a crew to capture a shark for display. Races include yachts and canoes with Indian crews seeking to outpace white craft.
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Fishermen's Protective Union of the Pacific
Alaska
Neah Bay
Indiana
Irvin de Young
Yukon
Salons’ Union
Sailors Union
Port Madison Reservation
Bond Set In Assault Case At 31000 For Phil Miller
Phil Miller a bartender known as Orientateon faces assault and robbery charges. Justice Cann set bail at 31000 as efforts failed to secure bonds. Miller remained in custody with reports of possible recovery for victim M. Galloway. Patrolman Coleman arrested Miller on the warrant yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Miller
Orient Aateon
M. Galloway
Justice Cann
Galway
Dr. Johnson
Miller
Coleman
Iusiice
Galloway
Convicted Woman Appeals Grounded on Prosecution Motive
The case of a woman convicted in a Johnson Warren matter advances on an appeal. Judge Bell overruled a motion by the defense arguing the prosecuting witness had not lost money but pursued the case. The jury’s verdict stands and the defendant remains out on bond of 1500 dollars pending final decision.
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Cad Johnson
Vince Eas
Attorn
Johnson Woren
Alaska
Bell
Johnson
Kansans heated over senate race to succeed Burton
July 11 in Topeka Kansas politicians show agitation over the United States Senate seat to replace Burton. The report highlights party leaders and contenders as the battle for the vacant post intensifies across the state.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
United States Senate
Burton
Antipodean Bride Weds Actor in Seattle Theater
Philip Walsh an actor with Walter Sanford Ley married Grace Lewis of Taranka New Zealand yesterday at the Third Avenue theater. She arrived hours before the ceremony after consent from her father, the former moderator of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. Mr Lewis returned and gave his approval, prompting her to sail to America. Burglars entered W Crosby residence near Twenty seventh avenue and Main street last night and stole valuable property.
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Philip Walsh
Walter Sanford Ley
Third Avenue Theater
Grace l Lewis
Taranka
New Zealand
Presbyterian Church of New Zealand
Seattle
Rome
Walsh
Miss Lewis
Snion
Sand
Mr. Lewis
America
W. ©. Crosby
Twenty -Seventh Avenue
Main Street
Dunfermline Safe After Long Delays In Atlantic
The British bark Dunfermline, 1.4 out from New York, is reported safe after a weeks long overdue status. Officers say a severe storm caused detours but the vessel remained on course and reached port with no major damage. The overdue ship Samaritan remains out 173 days from Tampa and is still considered possibly lost.
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Dunfermline
New York
Bhaheah
Dumfermline
Son shoots in defense of father in Reno report
A shooting incident in Reno involved William W., who struck Heran’s father. In defense, Young Heran fired his revolver, four bullets struck, the wounded man was taken to hospital in critical condition. Heran surrendered to the sheriff after the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williame
Heran
Keno
Protracted spree ends with arrest at Union Street home
Phillip Corcoran, in a drunken stupor, is carried to the police station by Officers Winchell and Clark after a disorderly morning at 1020 Union Street. A warrant had been issued by his wife alleging drunkenness and domestic violence, with further claims of striking his wife and one child and terrorizing the household. The incident follows a night of shattered dishes and furniture as Corcoran’s arrest occurs amid a scene of fear. The report also notes the death of August Probet, 18, at 1016 Main Street, and Grace Murray, a chambermaid, arrested in North Seattle for disorderly conduct.
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Phillip Corcoran
Union Street
Winchell and Clark
Deruler
Corcoran
Mme
Grace Murray
Seattle
Bannick
Looker
Injunction Dropped Over City Huckster Ordinance
Superior Judge Dell dissolved a temporary injunction shielding produce peddlers from city enforcement. He ruled the court lacked authority to restrain the ordinance, leaving peddlers to challenge its constitutionality in a criminal case. A writ of habeas corpus is set for Judge Bell on Monday.
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Huckster
Dell
Lewis Garfineh
Y Pollee J Jeorge
Bell
Garfinch Cromewatady
Telephone Steamer Telephone to Leave Portland for Seattle Run
The Arrow Navigation steamer Telephone will depart Portland next Friday after repairs and new machinery. It is expected to be the fastest boat of its class, with sealed details about its run. The Arrow will resume service to Tacoma Wednesday after overhauls.
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Arrow Navigation Company
Telephone
Portland
Arrow
Tacoma
Merana
Desperate convict hangs self in Utah prison
Salt Lake City July 1. W Hamilton commits death by his own action this morning by hanging himself in the penitentiary where he was serving three years for a crime. He came here from foago after being arrested following a running fight with police. He recently participated in a duel with a fellow convict and had attempted to escape.
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Salt Lake
Utah
W. Hamilton
Foago
Pardon Refused and Halibut Sale Reported in July London
A pardon request by lbowsal was refused and a local case noted as awaiting further action. Daley and Mary arrived from the banks with halibut valued at $1800. A mer Suite is offered at $12.59 each by B Bingerman and Co.
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London
Lbowsal
Moat House
Halibut
Daley
Mary
Bingerman & Co
Jews Plan Memorial Day Observance in Chicago
Chicago Jews arrange to observe memorial day with services in synagogues across the city. Special prayers and addresses are planned, honoring the memory of the departed.
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Chicago
Jone of Kiehineff
Bervicews
Two youths Plead Guilty in Mall Theft Case
Jimeve Fagen and Merbert Cox pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing shoes from the Northern Pacific Mallway company. Judge Pell sentenced them to one year in the penitentiary with time served in county jail. They received minimum punishment after turning state's evidence against Cruxtman, who was sentenced earlier.
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Jimeve Fagen
Merbert Cox
Northern Pacific Mallway
M. Drustman
Wayside Mission Hospital Benefit at Grand Opera House
Beattie leads amateur talent for a Monday night benefit at the Grand Opera House to aid Wayside Mission Hospital. Highlights include Mawin Cebn on violin with a precious instrument, Martha Brockway Gale soprano, Arthur Alexander and Boyd Wells returning from abroad, and a drama by George Hilot titled Armant with Mrs Os McClure and Mr Frank P performing The Milent System comedy.
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Beattie
Grand Opera House
Mawin Cebn
Ovin Musin
Temenyt
Martha Hrockway Gale
Arthur Alexander
Boyd Wells
George Hilot
Armaart
Mra
Os McClure
Frank P
Street Boy Maravelli Brought to Police Station
A boy named Maravelli, described as a street youngster with no home, was brought to the police station last night by Jailer Corning after reportedly being beaten by his brothers. Humane Officer Clark will arrange a home for him.
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A. Maravelli
Corning
Maya
Clark
The Emerson Piano Promoted For Quality And Easy Terms
The Emerson Piano is praised for superb singing tone and even scale. It is advertised as an inexpensive instrument with remarkably easy payment terms.
Privilege Sales Notice for Carnival Amusements
Notice for sale of amusement privileges including knife rack shooting gallery cut glass picture gallery fruit candy stands toy balloons perfume and more. Applies to room 207 9 11 Arcade building Paw up to 10 a m and 6 p m. July through August. Authorized by the carnival organizers and local authorities for the event.
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Privile
Rainier Fuel Co Sells Forest and Blab Wood by Cord
Rainier Fuel Co advertises forest wood at a price per cord and blab wood at another, urging customers to order winter supply now. The notice lists contact details and local business entities, including Mc I N Rosenbaum, lawyer.
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Lota
Harry & Gong
Second & Vinceat
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Pat Heran
August Probet
George W. F Probet
Ronney- Watson
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Labor Council
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Pacific Ave
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Obie
Majestic
7Th Ave
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Oftician
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Union Breek
Melxvugall. & Bouthwick Co
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Mar Tore
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Second Avenue, Madison and
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Osak
Gresser
Weill
First Ave
Pike
Albert Hansen
Fist
Niccheren Germain Go
F.W. Merrick
American Clothier
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Hun
A. A. Denny
Lake View
Pacific Coast Clothing Comp’y. Clothing Goo First
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U. S Government
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the Emerson
Emerson
Ment
Sherman, Clay & Co
Second Ave
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Brown’s Painless Dentists
McDougall & Southwick
Rainier Fuel Co
Colleaae Patents
Notary Pub Mc
I. N. Rosenbaum
Bailey Building
Edgar Bryan
Hinckley Black
Maison Barberis
Queen Olives
Radisnes
Tendertoin
Sole Ala
Macartons
Schuchard Optical Co
Tve Spectalieta
Aek Diamond
Leary Conia
Independent
Seattle Coal & Wood CO Geo
E. Hall
Firet Ave. South
King
Seattle Electric
Ramones
Psy Optics
Ho Guese
Evergule Oal Company
James
Lady Demonstrator
Sunset
Seattle Gas @ Electric Company
Cherry St
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Ned
Renton
Washington Street
Downs Ridge
Union 67
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