Spokane City Dad Among the Missing
Spokane city councilman Fred Pearson of the Fifth Ward has been missing since Monday from his Knox Avenue home. His wife reported him missing, with rumors of an elopement circulating. police say he is in Spokane for treatment after nervous prostration and injuries from a live-wire shock. Pearson, once a locomotive engineer, was injured on the Spokane Falls Northern railroad and later recovered damages in court.
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Divorce Filing Involving Mrs Jack London Shocks San Francisco
Mrs Jack London files for divorce from her author husband amid claims that Miss Annie Strunsky caused domestic trouble. Strunsky, a Russian born Stanford graduate, collaborated with London on the Kempton Wace Letters, writing for the old man and the young man in the controversial work.
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Miner Robbed and Left Unconscious Near Franklin
Charles Hetchel a mining man at Franklin fell unconscious last Tuesday night after being struck near his doorway. He cannot identify his attackers and is in critical condition with a fractured skull requiring surgery. Police and coroner inquiries follow as motive remains uncertain. He was transported to Providence hospital by city ambulance after being found on the Columbia and Puget Sound rail line.
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Sockeye Vary Scarce on Fraser River Run
In Westminster British Columbia on July 23 Fraser River fishermen report sockeye scarcity despite favorable temperatures. Two day totals average only four to five fish per boat while northern catches at Sheena and River Inlet remain strong.
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Americans Win Intercollegiate Meet At Queen's Club
The Americans won six events to Cambridge and Oxford's three at the International Intercollegiate meet on Queen's Club grounds. Sehick of Harvard captured the 100 yard dash in 8 4-6 seconds while Yale's Shelvin won the hammer throw and Clapp the hurdle. Gree son of Cambridge the mile in 4 minutes 214-5 seconds, Holding of Oxford the half mile, Dives of Harvard the quarter mile in 49 4-5 seconds, and Victor of Yale the high jump.
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Whitman County Wheat Crop Poised for Record Yield
In Colfax Washington July 23 farmers report binders active as fall wheat begins to mature in Whitman county. Officials predict a Whitman wheat crop around 10,600,000 bushels with a broader county total surpassing last year. At 66 cents a bushel this crop could bring about four million dollars into the county, boosting per capita income.
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Fire at Big Bear Lumber mill destroys $15000 in lumber
The Big Bear Lumber Company saw mill in Troy Idaho burned on Thursday along with 400000 feet of prime lumber. The loss was about $15000 and there was no insurance. The fire started in the engine room.
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Saloonkeeper Assaulted in Elizabethtown Incident
In Elizabethtown Kentucky on July 24 saloonkeeper A Neighbors fought Carrie Nation after she entered his resort. Nation was struck with a chair and knocked down, suffering bruises and a scalp wound.
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Bullion Creek District Resident Returns To Skagway
Skagway July 25. William Canavan a well known local returned from the Bullion creek district and arrived here. He says he does not think much of the Bullion area or its prospects.
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Prospecting Report Highlights Bullion District
Canavan notes Sheep and Burwash creeks as the district’s focus with some gold at Bullion but not in paying quantities. He reports Bullion owners sluicing on the lower end with little net, while hopeful signals exist on the upper half. Minera on Little creek shows good prospects with five men working.
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Cardinal Gibbons Celebrates Seventieth Birthday
Baltimore July 23 Cardinal Gibbons marked his 70th birthday receiving numerous congratulatory telegrams from archbishops bishops and clergy nationwide. He remained in good health and high spirits despite advancing age. Police report John Nordquist of 1690 Main Street says a wire basement door was broken last night and $55 in valuables stolen.
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Matthews House Burned With Contents in Coeur dAlene
The dwelling of H. B. Matthews burned to the ground on Thursday with all contents. There was no insurance and Matthews family is left destitute.
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Notable Naval Assembly At Bremerton Harbor
Eleven warships lie in Bremerton harbor inviting visitors. Visitors may take boats from Pier 2 hourly after noon on Sunday to view the ships up close.
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Russian Fleet Near Tokyo Reported in Heavy Action
Reports from this afternoon indicate heavy firing at 10:50 near Toro peninsula at Tokyo Bay entrance. The Viedivosetok squadron is suspected. In Warsaw, anti war protests continue with police clashes. Cossacks participate. Sixteen killed, thirty wounded, over one hundred arrested.
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James McCormick murdered over two beers in Magnoliana loan
Coroner Hoye reviews autopsy on James McCormick who died after blunt force blows possibly with a black jack. Suspect J B Rouse faces possible first degree charges as inquest looms. Witness Thomas Pope freed on $20 bail amid questions over his silence.
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Norwegian Sangerfest Comes to Everett This Summer
The second annual Pacific Coast Norwegian Singers Sangerfest will be held in Everett July 30 to August 1 attracting about 5000 visitors. A grand concert on July 31 features the United Singers with soloists from Seattle and Tacoma, followed by the Everett prize cup contest. A Saturday schedule includes rehearsals and delegations, with a navy yard excursion and a banquet on Monday where the prize will be awarded. Officiating officers are Dr. A. O. Lee of Seattle, Louis Langlow of Tacoma, Albert Winge of Seattle, Julius Sunde of Seattle, C. J. Cornelius of Portland, O. Kjelland of Ballard, and Nela Christof of Seattle.
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Remains of Weat Seattle Baker Sent for Interment
The remains of Gusetavus Pieh a baker from Weat Seattle who died by hanging on Thursday will be shipped to Republic for interment at his wife’s request.
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Admiralty Case Rules Damages In Ballard Collision
Judge Han ford of the United States circuit court awarded the Humson Mill company $14 680 against the owners of the German bark Robert Rickmers for damages from a Christmas night 1901 collision near Ballard. The schooner Stimeon sustained the loss in the incident and the suit has traveled through federal court since.
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Billy Madden Gets Long Term
Billy Madden an old offender eluded Officer Donlan by clinging to a moving car brake beam but was captured. He told Judge George of discrimination by Seattle police and blamed "Tacoma" Smith. Madden was fined $100 and sentenced to 30 days in jail.
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Resalla Prepares First Annual Horse Fair in Roma lia
Romalia Washington July 23 First annual horse fair of Resalla set for Saturday July 30 with elaborate preparations underway. Local organizers expect exhibitors and spectators from region to attend showcasing horses and equestrian events.
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Forest Fires Rage Across Montana Plains and Kalispell Vicinity
Helena July 2 fire in the Plat forest reservation started by a spark from a Northern Pact locomotive. Ragers and railway workers battle the flames while another three fires burn near Kalispell with hundreds of acres burned. Meanwhile local notices report domestic theft suspicions and a missing wife case.
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