Liberty Bell Arrives in Seattle to Rousing Reception
The Philadelphia relic named the Liberty Bell arrives in Seattle amid cheering crowds. Gov. Lister and Gill greet the bell as officials and citizens file past the car. A City Hall ceremony features speeches, band music, and aerial fireworks honoring the historic artifact.
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Philadelphia
Great Northern
Enic
The
of the American Union
Grand Army of the Republic
Gill
Gov. Lister
State of Washington
City Hall Park
Erickson
Los Angeles Shriners
Joseph R. Manning
Carter Helm Jones
Commercial Club
Boalt Reflects on Sportmanship After Roundup Show
Fred L. Boalt recalls a roundup where an Indian named Joe Thomas pursued a steer, was gored, and failed to bulldog the animal. A nearby spectator insulted the performance while others saluted the steer and the Indian as good losers, highlighting crowd expectations and sport ethics.
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Fred L. Boalt
Joe Thomas
Thomas
Liberty Bell Travels South to Seattle in Star Message
Mayor Rudolph Blankenburg of Philadelphia pens a patriotic note in The Star praising the Liberty Bell's continental journey. He urges Americans to reflect on unity liberty and independence as millions gaze upon the bell and recall the Declaration's heritage.
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City Council of
Louis Hutt
Blankenburg
Seattle
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America
United States of America
Old State House
Thaw Sanity Verdict Declared Sane by Jury
New York July 14 a jury in Harry Thaw's sanity case found him sane after less than an hour deliberation. Thaw thanked jurors and awaited the judge's ruling on bail and the jury's recommendation for release. The state immediately announced an appeal and the judge will rule tomorrow on bail and the insanity finding.
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New York
Harry Thaw
Thaw
John
Stanchfield
White
Madison Square Garden
Hendricka
Shriner Program and Parade Events Tonight and Thursday
A Seattle Shriner program lists a Thursday parade route through downtown with police escort, marching bands, patrols, and sessions at Moore hall. Imperial council session opens, Nile temple bands aid visiting units, and a series of concerts, yachts, and receptions occur at Woodland Park, Pioneer Square, and Port facilities with nobles and ladies in attendance.
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Madison Park
Fearth Ave
Westerway
Third Ave
Pike Et
Second Ave
Jammer
Viret Ave
Stewart Ot
Enet
Fourth Ave
Blanchard
Virginia
Woodland Park
Lister
United States Army and
Everett
Bellingham
Wastland Park
Admiral Farragut Quarantined After Smallpox Case
The 8 8. Admiral Farragut arrived in San Francisco from Seattle with 110 passengers aboard and was held in quarantine due to a smallpox case on board. Among the passengers is H. F. Alexander, president of the Alaska Navigation Co, owners of the vessel.
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Admiral Farragut
Seattle
H. F. Alexander
The
Alaska Navigation Co
Bombing Raid Reported on Krupp Factory
Paris dispatches say July 14 French airmen flew over Essen and dropped bombs on the Krupp gun works, confirming a raid on the Krupp factory in the German city of Essen.
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London
Essen
Paris
Krupp
How Many Hours Do Shriners Sleep
Hotel clerks balked at answering this question. One said they do not tell secrets. Another noted Tuesday night rain drove several to their rooms before midnight, which was unusual.
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Shriners
Shrine parade to dwarf all others in Seattle pageant
Some 25 000 Shriners and families are expected to march and crowd Seattle for a midweek Shrine pageant. Officials will review the parade. the week includes band concerts on Lake Washington, trips to Mt Rainier, a Puget Sound cruise, and grandstand events led by imperial potentate and city dignitaries.
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Port Commission
Central Pier
Kellet
Shriners
Hanquet
Imperial
Noble Joseph A. Swalwell
Lake Washington
Pioneer Square
Hella Temple Shrine Band
Dallas
Tex
City Mall Park
Northwest
Seattle
Imperial Potentate
Imperial Divan
Spokane
Idaho
Montana
Woodland Park
Second Ave
Virginia St
Wood
Mt. Rainier National Park
Puget Sound
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Tacoma
NoIs
Bill
Bit Brown
Pittsburg
Indianapolis
Elias Jacoby
Ernest Cutis
Savannah
Nile
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