Meeker May Kill Oxen and Dog Over Dave Rescue
The Star reports Iris Meeker plans to kill his ox Dave and his dog Jim, arguing the animals must die as part of his Oregon Trail journey legacy. Meeker insists he will not sell or stuff them, while critics call the act inhumane and wasteful. Seattle figures in as part of the pro and con debate over preserving artifacts versus public funds. The Star notes King County commissioners offer little information, promising openness despite pressure from the paper’s investigative report.
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Bra Meeker
Dave
Pioneer Park
Meeker
R W
Mardon
Jim
Idaho
Hey
Meek
Oregon
Seattle
Star
Abraham
The
Star of the
King County
Sherman Withdraws Amid Health and Ticket Tensions
United Press reports high opposition among party leaders to James Sherman remaining in the race. Health fears surface as Sherman contemplates withdrawal and possible surgery, with New York and the central states watching for the party's next move.
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United Press
Shington
James
Sherman
New York
Hopkins
Wealthy Woman Ends Her Life in Varcouvien
A wealthy woman from Varcouvien, reported by United Press, died by suicide. The incident occurred July 24 and involved only her husband and child, with suspicions of motive tied to hardship after moving from Lee Avenue. Authorities described no immediate cause but noted the tragic act occurred in a domestic setting.
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United Preas
Varcouven
B.C
Gordon
Forty Thousand Elks to Visit Seattle for Grand Lodge
Former Mayor William Hickman Moore says about thirty thousand to forty thousand Elks and their families will visit Seattle while the B P O E grand lodge session is held in Los Angeles next year. He notes the 1909 Seattle session was avoided due to expo concerns and expects a coast tour by the order.
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B. P. O. E. Grand Lodge
Los Angeles
Seattle
AYP
Star
William Hickman Moore
Former Mayor Moore backs bar nominees for bench
William Hickman Moore says he will support all six bar nominees for the King County superior bench, despite prior remarks and a false report of a candidacy. He notes his nonparticipation in the bar primary and condemns bolting nominees, insisting none of the six are unfit.
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Denver
Grand Lodge of the Elks
Caliss
Beattie
King County
William Hickman Moore
Ster
John & Jurey
Embezzler Wil lam Pray Faces Lonesome Path in Jail
Wil lam Pray, charged with stealing 2500 from Dexter Horton and Co, sees friends and family desert him as lawyers pass on the case for lack of funds. Prosecutor Mackintosh says Pray may as well plead guilty given the strong case against him.
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Willam C. Pray
Jona B Fen
Hart
Dexter Horton & Co. Bank
Proyn
Jall
Pruyn
Tet
Glen Fuilan
New York
Tone
Kenneth Mackintosh
Puget Sound Works Forms Labor Bureau Amid Stevedore Strike
The Puget Sound Shipping Association in a morning meeting selected O. E. Davis to head a labor bureau to supervise crew care and transport from boats with sleeping quarters. Unionized loading continues at Pier 14 for Hyades while delays hit Hackman and Santa Clara due to inexperience. Police escorted Washington Stevedore foreman Joe Preece and another worker through union crowds, signaling heightened security as workers rally.
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Puget Sound Shipping Association
O. E. Davis
Labor Bureau
Davie
Pier
Hyades
Pier 14
Hackman
Santa Clara
Joe Preece
Washington Stevedere Company
Pier 1
Evens
Mer 9
Milwaukee cruiser reaches Honolulu on summer Samoan cruise
The armored cruiser Milwaukee arrived at Honolulu as the Pacific fleet advance guard for a summer cruise to the Samoan Islands. The battleship Minnesota departed with over 100 mail pouches for sailors and will race to overtake the fleet between Honolulu and Auckland.
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United Press
Honolulu
Milwaukee
Overdue Powder-Carrier Good News Reported Missing
A 676 ton powder laden vessel named Good News, sailing from Wilmington to Seattle for Dupont, has been overdue for 187 days. The missing ship has prompted fears for crew safety and a 40 percent reinsurance status is noted.
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Teaxing
Wilmington
Del
Seattle
Dupont Company
Horn
Slayer of Girl Hangs Himself in Oregon
Pendleton Oregon July 24 A man identified as Stoffel killed 1 year old Elsie Kennison then fled. After a four hour manhunt Stoffel returned to the scene and hanged himself by a clothes line in a barn, in a tragic double murder suicide.
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Pendleton
Ore
Water Shutdown Notice Impacts North Lake Union Mains
Water service will be scarce at high points on low service mains north Lake Union and the government canal due to the shutoff of the low service speed main from 8 am to 5 pm tomorrow.
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North Lake Union
Gov. Canal
Dorando Declared Out After Protests In Marathon Finish
Dorando of Italy originally led the 26 mile race but protests over alleged assistance caused judges to award victory to John J F Hayes of the Irish American Athletic Club. Several nations protested, Longboat from Canada narrowly avoided disqualification, and a dramatic finish saw Dorando aided near the end with Queen Alexandra greeting him. The Windsor Castle start drew 80 contestants from multiple nations.
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London
Dorando
John JF. Hayes
Hayes
Hefferon
South Africa
Joseph Forshaw
St. Louis
Royal Box
Queen Alexandra
Mie
Mayes
Forshaw
Tom Longboat
Windsor Castle
Crown Prince of Bweden
Edward
Tedios
America
England
Tom
Body of James F E Kagan Found in San Francisco Bay
The body of James FE Kagan formerly of Burroughs Add Machine company was found floating near Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. Police report no signs of violence and investigate possible voluntary death.
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United Press
San Francisco
James FE
Kagan
Burroughs Add Machine Company
Fisherman's Wharf
Missing Star Coupon Child Sought After White City Outing
The Star seeks the identity of a young boy seen by a photographer during the White City Family Outing Day in Seattle. His parents are unknown. the paper offers free access to attractions if he and a parent visit the Star office. The Madison Park Amusement resort event drew thousands with 6000 coupons redeemed and busy rides at Skiddoo House Sorocund and roller coasters.
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Star
White City
Star Family
Seattle
Madison Park
Robber diary reveals notable names and a fatal police shooting
United Press reports in Denver that a robber's diary mentions Alice Roosevelt Longworth and Edward McLean. William McMulkin, author of an evocational book, was shot by a policeman as he fled after robbing a man. The diary suggests the robber served in wealthy homes. Also in Salt Lake City Pioneer Day honors Brigham Young and early Mormon settlement.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
Alice Roosevelt
Edward FR. McLean
Evelyn Waleh
Wiliam McMulkin
McMulkin
Salt Lake City
Utah
Idaho
Oregon
Mormon Church
Drigham Young
Salt Lake Valley
Bankers push regulation on express money orders
Duluth Minnesota July 24 bankers of the Minnesota Bankers association urge that express companies be treated as banks if they continue handling money orders. They contend express carriers lack banking rights without state and federal examinations. The practice of cashing express money orders at banks provokes trouble and annoyance, spurring the campaign.
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Duluth
Minn
Minnesota Bankers’ Association
United States
Ketchel Kelly Coliseum bout officiated by returning referee
San Francisco reports that Jack Welsh, who had planned retirement, agreed to officiate the July 31 Ketchel versus Hugo Kelly title fight at the Coliseum after talks with promoter Mariusch. Welsh had earlier said he would not act as a ring official again following the Gans-Nelson bout.
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San Francisco
Jack Welsh
Luke Marisch
Stanley Ketchel
Hugo Kelly
Welsh
Croker Says Old Party Should Win Hopes Brgan Wins
Richard Croker former Tammany leader plans to return from Ireland this fall and says he will not actively join the presidential race. He expresses hope for Brgan and criticizes Roosevelt as unsuitable while praising King Edward as a popular, well rounded leader. Croker defends Irish home rule and notes more freedom in Ireland than before.
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York
Richard Croker
Tammany
Ireland
Brgan
New York World Today
Glencairn
Croker
Oll
Salvation Army
King Edward
Christendom
Kaward
Iran
Two Rescues At Green Lake Save Man And Boy
Fred Fenton a surveying crew member risked his life to save Dewey Riley 12 from drowning in Green Lake near 66th Street as Harold Ben 18 jumped in and brought both to shore. Riley nearly drowned and was revived after rolling him over a barrel. Fenton, exhausted, changed clothes and returned to work nearby.
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Izra Meeker
Dave
Green Lake
Harold Ben Worthy
Fred Fenton
Dewey Riley
Fenton
Riley
Harold Ben
N. 74Th St
Fentoe
Ben
N. 64Th Et
University
Doctor J S Courtney charged with manslaughter in Portland
A warrant was issued for the arrest of Dr. J S Courtney a Portland physician on manslaughter charges in connection with the death of a 15 year old girl. He was reportedly arrested in Indianapolis where he attended a convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. A young man was already held to answer a statutory charge.
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Portland
Ore
J. S. Courtney
Courtney
Indianapolis
Ind
Order of Aibernians
Revival of Yesler Way regrade project advances
Report outlines renewed efforts to revive the Yesler Way regrade plan including segments on Yesterway Terrace Alder Jefferson streets between Firth Ninth avenues and Seventh Bigeta between Somescomd Your cay. A previous proponent failed to secure needed funds and faced setbacks. meanwhile, desert heat leads to injuries in San Bernardino as Robert Thomas and others suffer critical conditions.
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Yesler Way
Yesterway
Terrace
Alder
Jefferson Sts
Firth
Ninth
Somescomd Your Cay
Treat
San
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