Storm Leaves Gulf Coast in Devastation and Confusion
Reports from sections along the Gulf say many lives are lost and towns shelled by floodwaters. Damage stretches from Galveston to Cristobal with trains wrecked near Luling and buildings uprooted. The hurricane walloped the coast driving water into streets and flooding the Colorado river area as authorities assess casualties and scope.
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Walted
Texas
Bre
Intermit
Hie
Galves
Euthern
Yeass
Gulf of Mexico
Wain
Cristi
San An
Luling
Red Men Parade and Lodge Events Open at Ac YP Fair
The Ac Y P exposition opens with Red Men Day as hundreds of Northwest tribes parade the grounds and gather for a meeting in the Auditorium. Speeches by Supreme Justice George K Morrin and others kick off celebrations, with a stadium battle and Pocahontas reception planned, plus AOUW drills and more lodge activities through the day.
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Northwest
George KE. Morrin
T. ‘2. Bell
Tacoma
BJ. Barker
Jon Walla
Judge Davis
Seattle
J. A. Nadeau
Order of Pocahontas
Aree
Freul Brotherhood
Flames Create Panic in New Westminster Prison
A midnight fire at the New Westminster penitentiary in Vancouver area destroys paint and shops while 133 inmates riot. Cause unknown, suspected arson. main prison structure reportedly safe and guards urged to keep lax security from worsening the flames. The report also notes a separate ordinance debate on metered water pricing and a remark about a different bill.
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Iy Otted Press
Vancouver
B.C
New Westminster
Move to block Ringling Bros Circus license
Members of the Beattie Chamber of Commerce and Alaska business leaders urge denial of a circus license for Ringling Bros. Proponents claim Ringling will expend $60,000 in the community, while Mayor John F. Miller opposes issuing the license. The council committee will hear the matter in days with endorsements from C. J. Smith R. Colling J. Childers Judge Burke and former Governor McGraw.
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Beattie Chamber of
John F. Miller
Alaska Gtposition
The
of Commerce
Ringling
Fr Cir
Ringling Bron
Shaw
Miller Haw
Chamber
C. J. Smith
Haller Medal Contest Announces Pay Streak Event
In the Haller MG contest an announcer details a pay streak context. The event will award two prizes to contestants, with each winner receiving a specified amount.
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Sven
Fraternal Brotherhood Arrives in Seattle for Exposition
A special train brought Lieut. Gen. George Adolph and three companies of the Fraternal Brotherhood to Seattle. The contingent set up camp at the exposition grounds, with a parade planned from Pioneer Square to Arcade Hall and a reception for escort teams. Six drill teams, including a ladies’ unit, are encamped, and Fraternal Brotherhood day will feature competitive drills.
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George
Adolph
Freternal Brotherhood
Seattle
Exposition Grounds
Pioneer Square
Arcade Hall
Arrahaceel Srila
City Lighting Plant Blaze Cuts Power to Thousands
A morning fire at the city lighting plant on Seventhay and Yester way knocked out a major transformer and the switch that supplied electric illumination to more than ten thousand homes. The blaze caused upwards of 300 in damage before firefighters gained control. The transformer feeding several manufacturing plants, Hammondville steel works at Youngstown, and the West Seattle pumping station were briefly affected as crews worked to restore service before night.
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Seventhay
Yester Way
Fat Tall
Hammondville
Youngatown
Seattle
Sawbones Hold Busy Day At Northwest Medical Convention
The Sawbones of the Pacific Northwest Medical association held a packed schedule with sessions on public health sanitation and tuberculosis. Notables from Seattle Portland Spokane and Chicago spoke on tuberculosis care insanity and alcohol effects while surgeons debated intricate cases. Evening talks included public health leaders and a visit to the Puget Sound navy yard. A local gambling case saw H. B. Wynn plead guilty and pay a fine.
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Pacific Northwest Medical Association
Washington Association For the Prevention and
Assembly Hall
Northwest
BE. &. Kelly
Seattle
B. BE. Heg
A. L. Mills
Portland
J. B. Herrick
Chicago
WB. A. Pierce
Pacific Coast Public Health Association
C. J. Pagan
Victorian
BH. Nelson
Pullman
L. W. Hangon
Wilson Johnston
Spokane
BE * Hog
Beatie
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Hotel Sorrento
Medical Woman's Club of
Beattle
Montana Rate Revisions Hurt Local Lumber Trade
Great Northern and Northern Pacific cut rates to Middle Western shipping points from Montana, angering local millmen who fear losing three quarters of their business to North and South Dakota, Minnesota and Nebraska. Prices may drop between 1 and 2 dollars per thousand feet due to the new price gap.
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Great Northern
Northern Pattle
Montana
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Nebraska
Attendance record notes season total and goals
The report lists Wednesday's attendance as admiss MONA 2 with a season total of 1 044 086 and a separate figure of 261 944. It shows overall reach for the period and highlights milestone numbers for the MONA 2 event.
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A-Y-P
Admiss Mona
Private Cars Bring Notables to Seattle Exposition Visit
Two parties in private cars arrived in Seattle to visit the exposition. J. P. Stevens of Chesapeake & Ohio railroad led the group, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. George P. Deth of Cincinnati and Mr. and Mrs. William Small, plus Mr. M. A. Baston of San Mateo, California, a heavy Southern Pacific stockholder. J. T. Rundell of Winnipeg, division superintendent of Canadian Pacific, also arrived with his family for the fair.
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Seattle
J. P. Stevens
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
George P. Deth
Cincinnati
William Small
M.A. Baston
San Mateo
Cal
Southern Pacific
J. T. Rundell
Winnipeg
Canadian Pacific
Baby Girl Dies on Train En Route to Seattle
A Napa Valley couple’s infant daughter died aboard a train en route to Seattle. Three guardians, including Mrs. C free, faced police supervision as Deputy Coroner C. Gove investigated the death, later ruled natural causes. The infant was to be placed with Dr. Arthur H. Gray at the exposition grounds before interment in Napavine.
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W. P. Athern
Napavine
Seattle
C. Free
Han
C. Gove
Beattie
Arthur H. Gray
Arthur H. Gray, Physician In Charge of the Baby Meniator Corps
Exposition Grounds
Dinner for Children at AY P Exposition
The Dinner for Children of All Nations will be held at the Nikko Palace Cafe on the fair grounds Saturday at 4 PM. Mrs. John F. Miller will host as children from various countries parade in rickshaws carrying national flags after the meal. Banta Clara arrives from the North on the Valdes run yesterday.
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Nikko Palace
Fairgrounds
John F. Miller
Banta Clara
Valdes
Newsies to Visit Ranch on Sound in Generous Gift
Dr R Wagoner of a summer home on the sound plans a vacation for two Star Newsboys. The boy recipients will enjoy sun and beach, country cooking, and toys during a week of delight. He aims to extend the program weekly to other children in need.
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Will
Newsies
Donnie Wheeler
Alan
Biot
Dr. R. Wagoner
John. Jeton
Elingham
Taft Admin Seeks Open Door Policy Enforcement
United Press reports Charles R Crane, former minister to China under Taft, says the United States will not allow any other power to become commercial dictator in the Far East. He notes strict enforcement of the open door policy and cites President Taft’s desire for strong American action.
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United Press
New York
United States
Charles R. Crane
Ghia
China
Taft
Crane
Far ‘ East
America
Wife sues husband for divorce over July holiday clash
In a peculiar divorce filing, a wife sues John Francie Black after he bans Fourth of July celebrations at home. Black defends himself by praising British loyalty and criticizing American press. An argument over patriotism and cultural insults leads to marital strain and legal action.
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John Francie Black
Iritiania
Hinck
West Beattle
Choo
Cominy
Canada
Tariff Fight Stirs Taft Aims for Downward Revision
Washington July 22 President Taft faces a charged tariff debate as Aldrich Payne measures stand. Analysts say the final act will raise duties with limited scope for downward changes and Taft’s influence appears too late to curb the plan. The debate centers on oil coal hides wool sugar and general consumer prices.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Taft
Aldrich
Senate
House
la Follette
Beveridge
Art
Dolliver
Bristow
Champ Clark
Steel Trust
Oil Trust
Shoe Making Trust
Mills
New England
Payne Aldrich
Freight Steamer Delhi Departs North With Dynamite Cargo
The Delhi, a freight steamer, leaves for the North loaded with dynamite bound for the Treadwell mines. The ship is fully booked with all berths occupied as freight traffic moves.
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Senator Fem
Delhi
Treadwell
New Jersey Officials Visit Seattle For State Day
Isaac W. Hall and George Muchmore, commissioners from New Jersey’s governor, arrived in Seattle from Paterson to plan New Jersey day at the fair on July 28. They stay at the New Washington hotel and seek input from former New Jersey residents.
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Isaac W. Hall
George Muchmore
New Jersey
Seattle
Paterson
N. J
New Washington Hotel
Senate irrigation committee to tour arid regions coast to coast
The United States senate committee on irrigation and reclamation of arid lands will depart Chicago August 1 for an inspection tour through Dakota, Montana, Idaho and the Coast States. They will be joined by M. J. Costa, assistant traffic manager of the Great Northern railroad.
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United States
Senate Committee On Irrigation and Reclamation of
Chicago
Dakota
Montana
Idaho
M. J. Costao
Great Northern Railroad
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