Mrs John H McGraw Dies After Illness at Providence
Mrs. John H McGraw wife of ex governor John H McGraw died after several days illness at Providence hospital. Survived by husband Thomas and Mrs Fred Baxter. Funeral planned from 1104 First Ave North. John A McGraw former Washington governor is a noted real estate and political figure in King County and the state.
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Washington
Seattle Society
Providence Hospital
John H. McGraw
Thomas McGraw
Fred Baxter
John A. McGraw
McGraw, Kittinger & Case
Colman
King County
State of Washington
Riot and killings in Skinoltz allege anti Jewish violence
United Press reports on a dawn mob attack in Skinoltz on the frontier where hundreds of Jews were killed or wounded. Peasants armed with farm implements joined by anti Jewish agitators invaded the Ghetto as Cossacks pursued lines of attackers, with 25 killed in one clash and many injured.
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ARSAW
Skinoltz
War Forecast by Astronomy Professors
An astrologer prophesies a major war within five years affecting the United States and global powers. He cites celestial positions paralleling a World War pattern and forecasts American supremacy in the ensuing conflict. England is said to seek alliances with world powers as tensions rise.
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United States
England
Telegraphers Strike Nearing End as Gompers Summoned
Oakland Cal July 18 Pend arrival in Chicago of President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor and other leaders to Chicago for a conference. Twenty Western Union operators from the east reach Chicago as telegraphers strike actions loom.
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United Press
Oakland
Cal
Chicago
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Small
Cloudburst Devastates Mines and Rail Lines in Pa and WV
Reports from PHTSBURG and nearby areas describe a July cloudburst washing out tracks and damaging property. One mine shows fatalities and heavy destruction, with eastern and West Virginia networks disrupted. In California, Eugene E. Schmitz seeks a writ of prohibition to block actions by Dr. Taylor as mayor pending higher court rulings.
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United Press
Phtsburg
Eastern
West Virginia
My Vested Press
San Francisco
Eugene E. Schmitz
Dr. Taylor
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Schmitz
After Accused Murderer San Di Cal to Be Returned for Trial
Sheriff Campbell is expected to transport Frederick Magill and his bride back to Clinton HL to stand trial for murdering Magill’s former wife. Margaret Magill now stays with Magill’s local counsel. The accused say they are eager to face their accusers. New York reports Francis R Cavanaugh of Boise Idaho injured in a head on collision with Chapman Ropes of Morristown New Jersey, both badly hurt.
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United Press
San DI
Cal
Campbell
Frederick Magill
Clinton
Margaret Magill
Magill
New York
Francis R. Cavanaugh
Boise
Idaho
Chapman Ropes
Morristown
N. J
Jailed Man Held for Extradition in Havre Montana
Sheriff Smith reports J B Hammock formerly of Seattle has been arrested in Havre Montana and is held for extradition proceedings. He is charged with forging a Great Northern Railroad order dated July 2 to transport from Seattle to Montana. Entertain Relief Corps Mrs Lida McKercher hosts Stevens Relief Corps and friends at 623 N Broadway Friday 2 to 5 PM.
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Smith
J. B. Hammock
Seattle
Havre
Mont
Hammock
Great Northern Railroad
Montana
Relief Corps
Lida McKercher
Stevens Relief Corps
N. Broadway
National Convention of Good Templars Concludes in Washington
The thirty eighth session of the Grand lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars in Washington ended at noon. Officers elected include W F P Herhey grand chief templar J H Berringer grand counselor and Mia Emily Peters grand superintendent of junior workers, all reelected. Delegates to the national convention were chosen with James R. O Parrell and Jonas Bushell named as delegates to next year’s meeting in Washington D C.
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Grand Lodge
State of Washington
Independent Order of Good Templars
Everson
Whatcom County
W. F P. Herthey
Walla Walla
J. H. Berringer
Custer
Mins Kelle Egge
Ban
Gg Won Dent
Mra
Mood
New Pameshire
Mine Emily
Peters
Seattle
M. EH. Whitney
Michigan
Willard Co
Massachusetts
National Lodge
Tle
National Convention of
Good Templara
Pythian* Hall
P. A. Palmer
Port Townsend
Worthy Grand Templar
Taking of Evidence in Haywood Trial Ended
The Haywood trial rest finished as state rested and defense concluded evidence. Darrow attacked prosecutorial latitude while Borah argued conspiracy linked to broader Colorado troubles. Hawley Richardson and Borah to speak. Judge Wood to give final instructions limiting to Haywood’s responsibility for Steunenberg’s death. Ralph Simon named justice of the peace during Judge Gordon’s Seattle absence.
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Haywood
Wood
Colorado
Prean
Rose
Idaho
Darrow
Beck and McCormick
Independence Depot
Peabody and Gabbard
Bradley
Borah
Hawley
Richardson
Steunenberg
Ralph Simon
Pacific Building
Judge Gordon
Seattle
Gordon
Mountains
Debs Denounced by AF of L Organizer in Everett
Grant Hamilton, national organizer for the AF of L, labeled Debs and socialists as dangerous and called the I W W industrial wreckers. He claimed the Goldfield incident showed armed men demanding revolution while audience members denounced him as traitor and scab before Brown of the International Shingle Weavers spoke.
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Everett
Grant Hamilton
American Federation of Labor
Debs
Industrial Workers of the World
Industrial Wreckers of the World
Goldfield
Hamilton
Brown
International Shingle Weavers’ Union
Police Dept Examines Books Over Comptroller Shortage
City experts who investigated the shortage of John Riplinger, the defaulting city comptroller, began examining the police department books this morning.
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Police Dept
John Riplinger
New Officers for Department Strengthened Fire Force
The fire and water committee approved additional captain two lieutenants and several pipemen to expand the department. The civil service commission yesterday endorsed the promotion papers, placing these men in line for new appointments to cover the annexed territory.
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Fire and Water Committee
Civil Service Commission
Health board orders milk bottles sterilized before use
Health officials mandate sterilization of all milk bottles by dairymen before use, prompting concern among small operators and wagon drivers who buy wholesale from large dairies. Some small dealers may join to establish a shared sterilizing plant at a convenient location.
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Board of Health
Mrs. Charles Stanchfield Dead At 2900 Yenger Way
Mrs. Charles Stanchfield dies aged in morning at 2900 Yenler way. Remains are at Lonney Funeral Home. Survived by husband Charles B. Stanchfield, son B. Stanchfield, and daughters Mrs F. R. Clark of Fairbanks Mrs H. Young of Nome and Mrs John B. Clancy of this city. Husband’s business in San Francisco notified by telegraph.
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Charlies Stanchfield
John B. Clanes
Familee
Yenler Way
Lonney
Field
Charles BK. Stanchfield
B. Stenchfield
F. R. Clark
Fairbanks
H.l Young
Nome
John KB. Clancy
San Francisco
City Council Eyes Water System Purchase From Columbia Heights Syndicate
The council fire and water committee voted to buy Columbia City water system from the Columbia Heights syndicate for 850, against the syndicate asking 1 200. The council rejected C W Corliss offer to sell York water works for 7 000 or 12 000 including reservoir ground.
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Columbia City
Columbia Heights Syndicate
Council
C. W. Corliss
York Water Works
Eight Die From Heat In New York As City Hots Up
Eight persons died in New York from heat by 1 PM amid crowded hospitals. Thermometer hit 90 degrees at noon and kept rising as tenement families sought shelter outdoors and indoors to cope with the extreme heat.
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New York
Elks Parade in Philadelphia Draws Thousands to Broad Street
Ten thousand Elks joined the annual Broad Street march in Philadelphia as Grand Enquirer John F. Sullivan fired the start signal. The parade featured mounted police, Cincinnati’s “quien sabe” club, a Paso representation of a Mexican bull fight, Denver Elks on burros, and Boston delegates in historic garb.
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Philadelphia
Broad Street
John F. Sullivan
Cincinnati
Denver
Sanitary Inspection Finds Upsanitary Camps Along Lake Washington
Sanitary Inspectors Frasch and Lampman reported many upsanitary camps along the Lake Washington shore between Leeds and Madison, now working above Madison Park toward Lake Union. The health board warned campers 10 days ago to clean up. Reports include people dumping garbage into the lake from boats at night.
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Frasch and
Lampman
Lake Washington
Leeds
Madison
Madison Park
Lake Union
Board of Health
Woodmen of the World Hold Ninth Head Camp Session Reception
The head camp officers of the Woodmen of the World in the city for the ninth annual head camp session were hosted at a reception by Home Camp No. 286. The convention opens Wednesday morning at the Grand Opera house with public invited and Sen. Samuel H. Piles delivering the welcome address.
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Woodmen of the World
Grand Opera House
Samuel H. Piles
Mrs Thaw Heads West on Journey to British Columbia
Mrs William Thaw traveled via Port Arthur Ontario last night en route to British Columbia and on to San Francisco to visit friends, as reported by United Press from Winnipeg Manitoba dated July 18.
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United Press
Winnipeg
Man
Wiliam Thaw
Port Arthur
Ontario
British Columbia
San Vrangjaog
Accident on Chippewa Steamer Delays Port Townsend Arrival
Excitement rose as the Nomar rival steamer Chippewa of the Alaska Steamship Company was due at 6 30 but did not arrive until after midnight. She drifted in the straits off Trial Island for two hours before reaching Port Townsend at nine. An eccentric slipped and stopped the engines, requiring repairs.
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Nomar
Chippewa
Alaska Steameabip Company
Slo Bhe
Trial Island
Port Townsend
Pioneer Dead Pioneer Dead
Joseph W. Maryott aged 80 died Tuesday night after a long illness. Funeral services will be from the Maryott residence at 314 First Ave W at 10 am with Butterworths in charge. A Civil War veteran, he farmed near Georgetown for 20 years before retiring. He leaves his widow Sabra J Maryott a son Henry L Maryott and a daughter Mrs C Strong.
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Joseph W. Maryott
Maryott
Butterworths
Seattle
Georgetown
Mra
Sabra J Maryott
Henry L Maryott
C. Strong
Cabinet Resigns Amid Emperor's Anger In Korea
United Press reports the cabinet resigned with rumors the emperor was angered by ministers advising him. At the emperor's request Marquina ito met him in the afternoon to discuss the situation.
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United Press
Korea
Marquina Ito
Benny Myers Wins Return To Lineup After Dugdale Rift
The center fielder Benny Myers and manager Dugdale resolved their feud after a morning meetup and afternoon train trip to Tacoma. Despite prior statements the dispute was settled and Myers will return to the lineup, pleasing the fans.
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Henny Myers
BB. Dugdale
Tacoma
Benny
Dugdale
Dug
Myers
Theanager
Strike of Jewelers Faces Walkout at Mayer & Bros
Thirty workers from Joseph Mayer & Bros., jewelers, quit Wednesday after failed talks. The union sought a half holiday on Saturdays, double time on holidays, and overtime pay. The firm granted two requests but refused overtime pay and discharged a man the union opposed.
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Joseph Mayer & Bros
Burglar Foiled by Society Girl at Renton Hill Home
Miss Orletta Pettygrove, university society figure, interrupted a burglar at F W Pettygrove’s residence 900 16th Avenue in Renton Hill. The intruder fled through the basement window with nothing taken. Police report notes a bare description: about 36, six feet tall, 190 pounds, smooth shaven, in dark clothes and hat.
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F. W. Pettygrove
16Th Av
Renton Hill
Orletta Pettygrove
Pettygroove
Osea
Walk Mile in Sewer by City Superintendent
Superintendent Case of the street department and his chief foreman Thomas walked a mile through Rainier boulevard to the tideflats in high boots, the first nonworkmen to enter the sewer in 15 years. The tunnel was in fine shape and reports of caving in unfounded. the north sewer will be inspected tomorrow.
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Case
Street Department
Thomas
Rainier Boulevard
Elope Couple Weds After Portland Flight Amid Deed Finding
Carl Currier and Alice Sapp married in Portland and eluded pursuit on an Interurban train from Seattle. A blank deed found on George Biswanger, arrested for deed forging, is seen as key evidence. authorities report an accomplice in California. The pair returned to Seattle and await developments at the Garrison home. The father of Miss Sapp waits at the police station for news.
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George Biswanger
Charles B. Alien
Alaska
Biswanger
California
Carl Currier
Alice Sapp
Seattle
Portland
Vancouver
Kennedy
Georgetown
Union Depot
Currier
Cecil Hotel
Miss Sapp
Seatttle
F. L. Garrison
Carls
Twenty-fifth Av
Elopers
Switzer to be placed under heavy peace bond
Authorities plan to place H. C. Switzer of 34 24th ay under heavy peace bonds after his Tuesday arrest by Detectives T. Ryan and McClurg for brutal conduct toward his family. Police seek a $2,500 bond as protection while Switzer remains jailed amid accusations he tried to kill his wife and abused his family.
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H. C. Switzer
T. Ryan
McClurg
Switeer
Mississippi governor grants pardon on unwritten law
Gov. Vardaman of Mississippi pardoned Mrs. Birdsong, who killed Dr. Hutler, saying the action rests on the unwritten law that should prevail in the state. The Governor announced the pardon this afternoon in Jackson.
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Jackson
Miss
Seattle City Considers 5000 Reward for Riplinger
City council in special session heard Corporation Counsel Scott Calhoun on a proposed offer of a 5000 reward for the capture and return of ex-City Comptroller John Riplinger. An ordinance to appropriate the money will be introduced. Officials report Riplinger’s whereabouts span Honduras to Iowa.
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Scott Calhoun
John Riplinger
Riplinger
Seattle
Honduras
Iowa
New ladies wear store to open by B Gerber
The new ladies wear shop run by B Gerber at 1206 Second Avenue will open tomorrow.
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Ladies’ Wear
B. Gerber
Second Av
Campaigns Against Open Gambling in Seattle's 1901 Crusade
Civic League leaders formed to end police protected gambling as 1900 02 corruption and lawlessness spread. They arrested a gambler, faced police resistance, and exposed how council members backed by gamblers avoided enforcement while rogue operators terrorized streets and banks.
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Banco
The
Civic League
Mr. Smith
Council
Mittee
John H. Pow
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