Pioneer Meeker Arrives in Seattle With Ox Team
A 1853 account recounts Pioneer Meeker arriving in Seattle by ox team after a long overland route from Washington, stopping at Union Depot and journeying via the Oregon Trail to mark early pioneer trails. He funded a national highway project and attracted crowds as he proceeded through Portland and Seattle.
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Seattle
Washington
Oregon Trail
Oregon
St. Joseph
Portland
New York
Votes for Star Day at White City Stirring Fans
The Star announces a Star Day at White City with promotions and coupons for free items. It invites readers to attend events including musical acts and a family outing, listing venues and sponsors such as White City and local advertisers.
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White City
Divorce Action Details Desertion and Support Claims
The case reports Mrs Lemmel seeking a divorce from William T alleging desertion since 1886 and failure to provide support. It notes a 15 year old daughter, a son employed by Dr B M Rieter, and a residence history including Beatty and Shattup. Witnesses and attorney actions are described amid court proceedings and prior similar filings.
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Lemmel
Lemmyghoes
B. M. Rieter
Danmiber
Qudys
Boeope
Morkettorge
Howe
Lensmel
Shattup
Trinity Parish Church
Admiral Burwell's Flag Is Lowered in Navy Yard Ceremony
Admiral Burwell formally retires after a 40 year career with the Navy. A parade, a 10 gun salute, and speeches mark the lowering of his pennant at the port yard as officers and citizens witness the retirement ceremony. The event includes remarks from Capt. Rodger and attested by the receiving ship Philadelphia. Burwell and Mrs. Burwell plan to travel in Europe before returning to Japan.
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Navy War Sound
Elowinle
Becce
Redgete
Ada i Boywelis Lealida
Delphia
Navy Yard
Orvehard
Seattle
Burwell
Berwell
Murope
Adias
Japan
Rodgerp
Job Ikerm
Nebraska
May Prosecute Paper Trust Probe Ongoing
A terse note from United Rigas reports potential prosecution of a paper trust. Attorney Ge Baki listed among those involved in the matter as officials pursue charges and formal actions.
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United Rigas
Attor
City council fight over garbage funding ends in split vote
The finance committee backs the proposed municipal garbage appropriation while opponents fear treasury constraints. Members Murphy and Gill clash as the measure heads to a full council vote next Monday. A separate case involves Willie Ross and treason charges connected to Konnewink, with details uncertain in the relay.
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Gui
Bel Rat
Connell
Sdard
Jackson
Hand
Way
Quetta
Ceenctimante
Steey
Mother Starts for Luna Park in Tragic Tale
Fragmented report tells of a mother who travels to Luna Park with her infant, amid a complex family scene. It mentions a man named Andrew Lonatrin and a hospital stay, with unclear lines about custody and a bereft outcome.
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Sid wiaNthlied
Andrew Lonatrin
Andres Loxegtin
Comiioy
Apocine
Beck
Luna Park
Bourne Plans Golf With Mr Taft Amid Political Turmoil
The report notes Bourne aiming to play golf with Mr. Taft as tensions rise. Amidst confusion and conflicting statements, residents in Springs Virginia discuss potential political alignments and upcoming events. The scene references hospitalize and public figures including T. Seat and A. C. Valbarck, with unclear sequence of actions.
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Bourne
MR. Taft
Navy to Build Dry Dock No 2 at Puget Sound Yard
Bids opened for drydock Mo 2 at Seattle Puget Sound yard. Dock to be built of concrete and granite with cost estimates around 2.5 million dollars. Contractors listed include construction firms from Seattle and Louis with varied bids, alternate dock features discussed.
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Navy Department
P. Sound Navy Yard
Cnaun
Seattle
Louis
Ballard Bonds Awarded by City Finance Committee
At a city council finance committee meeting in the afternoon, the reissue of 86,000 in 20 year bonds was awarded to Harins Trust & Savings Bank of Chicago, which offered a premium of 2,081 dollars. Interest on bonds stands at 4 percent.
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Hacrins Trust & Savings Bank
Chicago
Cashier Olson Arrested in Bank Clone Case
United Press reports Chris Olson, cashier at Scandia bank, arrested on information by the prosecuting attorney. The bank was closed by the bank examiner a week earlier due to doubtful loans. Olson faces charges of willfully and knowingly making and publishing a false statement of assets and liabilities.
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United Press
Chris Ol We
Scandia Bank
Olson Avith
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