City Engineer Thomson Praised Amid Street Railway Fight
The Star defends City Engineer Thomson against harsh attacks from Seattle Electric. It cites his honesty, savings to the city, and opposition to graft. Mayor Moore endorses Thomson, saying losing him would be a calamity for Seattle.
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Thomson
Seattle Electric Company
Star
Seattle
the Star
William Hickman Moore
Park W. Willis
Thormson
The
ICKLEDUV and COOINDIY Love Terms Explained
An old time newspaper puzzle ponders ICKLEDUV and COOINDIY terms in a humorous personals style. The piece contrasts small affectionate COOIN DU V loves with a powerful BIG COOINDUY, discussing social seating and park scenes to define a quirky romance slang.
Steamer Marie Thes Bought for Repair After Alaska Wreck
Albert Schubach of Gehubach and Hamilton purchased the Corman steamer Marie Thes wrecked at Pulse Bay Alaska last December. The vessel will be repaired and placed on a tramp fleet.
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Albert Schubach
Gehubach & Hamilton
Corman
Mariethes
Pulse Bey
Alaska
Fortune teller Madame Louise arrested again in Victoria hotel
Mrs. W. O. Temple known as Madame Louise was arrested yesterday afternoon for the same offense after earlier Pri day arrest. She was booked as a vagrant under state law and released on $190 bail.
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W. O. Temple
Madame Louise
Victoria Hotel
Priday
Cabin in the Lane Ballad of Lisa Jane
A rural dialect lyric about hard work and longing set around a cabin in the lane. The speaker teases a sweet heart named Lisa Jane while haying winds blow and life remains simple and weary. It hints at love, pride, and the lure of better times beyond farm toil.
A Woman and a Dog by Frances Gimminger
A provocative critique of women keeping dogs over motherhood argues that true womanhood lies in childrearing. The piece laments magazines glorifying canine companionship and contrasts it with the ideal of motherhood as a sacred role, urging women to prioritize children over pets.
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Lottie
Latile” Doe
Darling
Mamma
Utah
Pitepoodie
Orphane Charitable Inettiene
Childresn
Pido
Horace Mann Injured in Elevator Shaft Accident
Horace Mann leading man of Zinn's Travesty company was seriously hurt after walking into an elevator shaft at the Grand Opera House in Ogden Utah. Mann, a well known Seattle theater figure, previously appeared with Binns Travesty and later at Pantages theater in specialty acts.
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Oogen
Utah
Hocrace Mann
Zinn
Grand Opera House
Horace Mann
Seattle
Third Avenue Theater
Binns Travesty Company
Mann
Heattle
Pantages Theater
Oregon
Miner McIntosh Drowns in Truckee River Surf
Reno reports mining promoter D A McIntosh of Oakland and Pacific Coast Wireline Telegraph drowned after entering the Truckee River yesterday. Once a wealthy figure his wife left with a dancing master, and he had pursued various ventures amid prior setbacks.
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Reno
D. A. McIntoch
Oakland
Pacific Coast Wireline Telegraph Company
Truckee
McIntosh
Bookane
Eagle Clam Bake Excursion Notice
On July 28 the Eagles offer a grand excursion to Mockys on the ocean beach with a clam bake horse race racing dancing baseball and other amusements. Single fare for the round trip. Tickets good return Inquire N. Petty free ticket corner Lat with Yesler Way.
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Eagles
Mockys
Ocean Beach
N. Petty
Yesler
Fragmentary Note on Death in Ban Pranciece Bay
A damaged OCR fragment describes a death by suicide at Ban Pranciece Bay with unclear wording. The text mentions times to kill himself and a jump into the bay, but details are severely garbled and no additional names or dates are readable.
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Ban Pranciece Bay
Ocean Beach Resort Inquiry Opens At Ticket Office
A coastal resort listing promises refined seaside leisure with special inquiries directed to the ticket office at the corner of Market Avenue and Yeager Way. The note highlights Monday morning availability and emphasizes the resort as a premier oceanfront destination for visitors.
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Garticulare Inquire
N. P. Efty Tichet
Amd
Yealer Way
Storm on Minnetonka foils yachting romance
A mid August storm wrecks the Langley yacht Indiatron near Lake Minnetonka as romance and vengeance collide. Rose William imagines betrayal while Marry Winterheath and others battle towering waves and a wrecked vessel. a letter remains undelivered.
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Tose
Harry
Langley Yacht
Indiatrons
Team Yacht
All the World No Ride Like This Port Orchard Route
Promoted scenic Port Orchard line between Beatties and Bremerton offers mountains valleys rivers and appealing beaches. Family trips depart Pier 3 at 6 30 6 50 10 20 am and 1 15 2 40 and 4 Ww w round trip available.
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America
Port Orchard
Beatties
Bremerton
Pier 3
Mapaline Ice Cream Dish Featured at Shaw's Pharmacy
A note promotes a maple flavored ice cream called Mapaline available at Shaw's Pharmacy in the American Bank building. It promises a pure, delightful flavor for customers seeking a tasty dessert option.
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Shaw's Pharmacy
American Bank
The Real Help fulness of Our Generous Credit System
A local advert extols a generous credit plan with long term customers praising goods prices and methods. It promises latest summer apparel for men women and children with style fit and quality guaranteed. Customers can buy on credit and pay gradually for selections.
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Pallard Ave
Gunnet
Prelate
Matt
Gunsochinena
Babel of
Caer
Beattie
Washington
de Koven
Palra
Pantorium
Astacena
Cash Register Exchange
the Sundwall Co
1St Ave
Union Bakery
Becond Avenue
Jogh Wise
Cabin
John O'Neil Sherlock
de Han
Lisa Jane
Aemitta
de Lene
Frances Gimminger
Ogden
Third Avenue
Wades Swift River
Eagle Clam Bake Excursion
Downing
Ayer Ne
Fonda
Albert Hansen
Ses
Tat Avenue
Minnetonka
Willian
Tam
Hmakhy
Hose
Lake Minnetonka
Langteys
Harry Winterheath
Bo Strong
Rose
Langleys
Mr. Winterheath
Winnipeg
Florence Heatley
Nose
Mother
Eyctante Forse
Frolie
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Mather
Boston
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Tweeday
Jersey
London
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iEton
Clare
May Manton
Alki
Lake Washington
Alt
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Checka
Oxford
Crean Cleilian
Mack Clellian
Jack Follonne
Panama
Eastern Outfitting Company, Inc
Second Avenue
Aston
Seattie
Uuaker
First Avenue
1 RUG Co
Penn
Lundburg
Congress
Justrite
Quaker
Quaker Drug CO
Second Ave
Tention
Sherman, Clay & CO
Steinway
Bunset
Attala
U. K
Union Bakery and Cafe
Gents’ Furnishings
Ahem Walf Price AM Car
Etocle
Italy
Firet Ave
Fingiiy
Ragley
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