Hanford resigns Y P positions and transit plan
Hanford of the States district court resigns as a member of the board and commission, with trustees and executives detailing rapid transit plans. A double tracked Nasthike avenue line, Broadway and Pike line extensions, and a new Wallingford avenue route to the grounds are proposed, increasing four double track lines to serve the premises.
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OH. Hanford
States District Court
Yukon Pacific
H. F. Grant
Seattle Plectric Company
Plana
Nasthike Av
Martinst
Eastlake Ay
Portage
Fire alarm service ordinance creates new positions
A new ordinance provides for creation of a fire alarm system and salary increases. It lists new or reinforced roles including electrical engineers at 200 dollars per month, assistant electrical engineer 126, rate clerks 100 and 90, account clerks 109 and 90, stenographers 90 and 80, wire draughtsman 100, foreman arc and repair 100, arc and repair men 80, and pole inspector 100, along with related staffing changes.
Merchants Grant Terms of Clerks in Seattle Stores
The clerks Union completed a canvass of Seattle retailers to enforce new hours. Women employed stores open 6:30 am to 6:00 pm daily except Saturday 9:30 am to 9:30 pm. All-male shops open 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturdays 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. Closed on six holidays. Most merchants grant a full hour for lunch.
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Seattle
Clerks’ Union
Engagement of Conan Doyle Ends Bachelor Trio
July 18 report notes the engagement of Sir Conan Doyle to Miss B Leckie ends the world's famed trio of bachelors. The Sherlock Holmes creator, long seen as a confirmed bachelor, surprised society by marrying Miss Leckie. Also mentioned is Wieliczka salt mine in Poland with six hundred miles of galleries and nine thousand miners, worked for six centuries.
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Conan Doyle
Conan i
Mins
Leckie
Sherlock
Mine Leckie
Das Cupid
Wielicska
World Famous Dynasty Falls With This Beautiful American Queen
The Korea imperial line collapses as Yi Kiang abdicates after Japan pressures a new nominal emperor. Prince Ewa, an American wife linked to New York and Long Island, rises as a tool for Japanese interests. The tale recounts a lavish life in New York before Korea’s political shift.
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Korea
Japan
Prince Ewa
Aime
Ohlo
Ling Long Island
Alr Presbyterian
Yi Kiung
New York
Prince Hwa
Delaware University
Ohloo
America
Gotham
JAP RAID FATAL NEAR COPPER ISLAND ROOKERIES
A Japanese sealing schooner attempted a raid on Copper Island rookeries beyond the Aleutians. On June 27 the crew anchored near Copper Island, opened fire, wounding Russians and killing one Japanese, before retreating to their schooner.
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United Press
A.B. C
Copper Island
North Pacific
Copper
Preacher Attacks Hindu Labor in Everett Sermon
In Everett on Sunday evening Rev. W. B. Randall denounced Hindu labor, saying no patriotic American businessman should employ Hindus. About 46 Hindus are employed locally and numbers are rising. The county wheat harvest is being planned, with Saloon closures ignored in Aberdeen as the only city in the county disobeying Sunday laws.
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Everett
W. B. Randall
Labor and political shifts sweep across the nation
Nevada and Washington win a 26 cent per ton coal shipment cut from the ICC. Chicago abandons Labor Day parades as the Federation of Labor ends its annual long march. The Western Federation of Miners strikes United States Steel miners at Hibbing Minnesota. Senator Ben Tillman endorses Taft. A Louisiana case involving the Lamana child results in a life sentence. Japan warns of fortifications along the Bungo Channel near the Inland Sea.
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Nevada
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Federation of Labor
Western Federation of Minere
Minera
United States Steel Company
Hibblng
Mina
United States
Ben Tillman
Taft
Ing
Hahnville
Bunge Channel
Pacific
Hill Must Account For Alleged 10 Million Gain
James J Hill is sued in Ramseay County District Court by Clarence H Ve neer of New York seeking accounting of an alleged $10,000,000 profit in the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroad deal for Burlington stock. Forest fires burn around Lake Whatcom as rains fail.
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ST. Paul
James J. Hii
Great Northern and Northern Pacific Railroad
Burlington
Clarence Hi. Veneer
New York
Ramaecy County
Railway tracks washed out by heavy rains across multiple lines
Telegraph briefs report washed out tracks on the Milwaukee Chicago line and the Great Northern due to a heavy rainstorm. Amid other items, St Petersburg students are arrested over fortress maps, Mark Twain arrives in New York aboard Minnetonka, a Portland shooting fatally wounds a man, and a canyon flash flood near Butte saves settlers.
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Milwaukee, Northwestern and
Burlington
Chicago
St. Paul
China
St. Petersburg
Mark Twain
New York
Minnetonka
Portland
Peter Olson
Bik Canyon
Butte
Joseph McDermott
George T. Bennett
Bennett Hklectrical Company
Katelle Conwell
Harriman Roads
Idaho
Navy yard voyage ships and schedules attract crowds
All aboard at the navy yard to view Uncle Sam's vessels including Nebraska Oregon Wisconsin Chicago Heaton Albany Philadelphia and the prison ship Nipsie with the immense drydock. Oats leave Pier 2 at 6 30 8 30 10 am 1 15 2 80 4 30 pm round trip 50 cents con.
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Navy Yard
Uncle Sam
Nebraska
Oregon
Wisconsin
Chicago
Heaton
Albany
Philadelphia
Nipsie
Child Escapes Fire Injuries in Marysville
In Everett on July 23 a one year old child of Mr and Mrs Hawley from Marysville wandered into a bed of live coals hidden under ashes and was rescued by an older brother after cries drew attention. The feet suffered severe burns while two hundred teachers from the Northwest attend a Pullman summer school.
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Everett
Northwest
Pullman
Prince Ewa’s Jovial Reign Amid Lively Island Tales
An old report recalls Prince Ewa’s costly visits to Broadway and Coney Island totaling 20900 dollars. He indulged in private entertainments and gambling, collecting 87 trousers and waist coats. His notes were redeemed by his astonished government, and the realm anticipates merry times as he ascends the throne.
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Broadway
Coney Island
Hermit Kingdom
Louie Glass Bribery Trial Adds Night Sessions
In San Francisco on July 23, the Louie Glass bribery trial proceeds slowly with Second Vice President Zimmer again on the stand refusing to answer. He is resentenced to one day more for contempt as night sessions are ordered until the case goes to court.
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San Francisco
Louie Glass
Zimmer
Witnness
Farmers after Reckless Autoists in Everett
In Everett, farmers threaten to take action after cars monopolize county roads. They will appeal to authorities for relief, and if unmet vow to protect themselves. Oscar Sandham, a Hartford farmer, notes narrow roads and skittish horses cause damage when autos appear. Many farmers retire horses to pasture, despite still delivering eggs and vegetables to market. Hattleship Nebraska at navy yard.
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Everett
Oscar Sandham
Hartford
Union Savings Trust Ad Promises Remunerative Position
An old style newspaper ad urges readers to save for a rainy day by opening an account with Union Savings & Trust Co. It lists several names and notes an agency location in Nome, Alaska, with address details in Seattle. The copy promotes financial security and long term savings.
Seattle Port of Entry Opens for Chinese Immigrants
Inspector in Charge John H. Sargent reports Seattle now acts as a port of entry for Chinese nationals. Previously Port Townsend handled permits, forcing many to travel to Port Townsend to obtain papers before leaving the country.
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John H. Sargent
U. S. Immigration Department
Heai O
Port Townsend
Seattle
Port Town
City Chamber to canvass for next year's Eagles convention
Conven tions committee of the Chamber of Commerce decided to defer action on an Eagles convention plan until a canvass of business men can be made. A report will be given next week. The convention could cost $50 000 and the committee will check if that amount can be raised if Seattle is chosen.
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Chamber of Commmerce
Order of Eagles
Seattle
Dearborn regrade ordinance sent back to street committee
The Dearborn regrade ordinance was referred to the street committee for reconsideration. The panel will review grade changes in the Seattle boulevard district on the tide flats with potential to shift costs into the Dearborn street assessment district if the grade is ruined in that area.
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Dearborn At
Seattle Boulevard
Tide Flats
Dearborn St
Friendship Lodge Installs Officers After Meeting
Friendship Lodge No 1 Electric Railway Trainmen s Benefit Association held its annual installation of officers with Roland Cotterell named president F F Parker as vice president Sam Kaufman master of ceremonies George Deigh post officer G B Fenwick secretary L Fenwick financial secretary Er L Marah treasurer T B Vincent conductor J T Richards guard B M Burnett named in the ceremony.
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Friendship Lodge No
Lectric Railway Trainmen's Benefit Association
Roland Cotterell
F. F. Parker
Sam Kaufman
George Deigh
G. 8. Fenwick
Er.l. Marah
T. B. Vincent
J. T. Richards
B. M. Burnett
Hospital Violence Case Reporting Ordinance Introduced
Councilman Bowen introduced a law requiring hospitals to notify the police department when a case of serious injury from violence or suspected violence is admitted. The measure aims to improve police information on hospital cases and facilitate action.
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Bowen
Markets Report On Fresh Fish And Produce Prices
The markets show brisk fish arrivals with Chinook salmon incoming in large quantities though halibut remains scarce. Prices have softened slightly on some items while beef and poultry hold firm. Fruit and vegetables mirror yesterday’s prices with limited cantaloupes and a wide range of produce listed alongside live stock values for bees, steers, and cows.
Rich fertile soil offers great garden or ranching prospects
The land is described as unusually rich and fertile with markets in large northern and southern cities for produce. Potential buyers are invited to visit Sea View and contact the office for directions and more information on how to proceed.
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Sea View
Fragmentary Market Prices From Ailed OCR Note
Readable fragments show varied goods with unit measures and prices. Mentions lamb beef oysters salmon corn oats and sacks with per sack or ton pricing, but data is incomplete and lacks clear structure or dates.
Colorado Attorney General Dickson Visits Seattle
W H Dickson attorney general of Colorado is in Seattle planning a summer in the area. He believes the long labor troubles that troubled the state for years are now over and past.
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W. H. Dickson
Colorado
Seattle
Seattle men make sea trip to Valdez aboard Brighton
A party from Seattle led by W. L. Lindsley T. P. Slaney John Burnall and Chas Burnall completed a voyage from Seattle to Valdez in a 42-foot auxiliary steamer named Brighton powered by a 10 horsepower engine.
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Seattle
Valdez
W. L. Lindsley
T. P. Slaney
John 8. Burnall
Chas. Burnall
Brighton
Six liners to sail Seattle to Australia starting August
The Wier line will run six vessels between Seattle and Australia beginning August 30 with the Fereric first to depart. Monthly sailings will follow. Frank Waterhouse & Co. act as Seattle agents. The Maera will connect with San Francisco service.
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Wier
Seattle
Australia
Fereric
Frank Waterhouse & Co
Maera
San Francisco
Sportsmens Headquarters ad at Piper and Taft's
An advertising item notes Guns canvas goods hunting pants fishing tackle and all season sportsmen's goods at Piper and Taft's located at 1024 Secondary. The brief seems to promote a general sporting goods outlet with a wide inventory for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Piper & Taft's
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