Launch Blows Up But All Escape Unharmed
A launch named Florence R. burned to the water edge after a 50 gallon naptha explosion at 10:30 PM Monday. Eight occupants escaped with minor injuries and singed eyebrows as the craft was ashore. Those aboard included William Beland, James Allison, Walter Eyres of Eyres Transfer, Harry Speidel, William Keyson, his brother-in-law and two children.
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William Beland
Florence R
James Allison
Walter Eyres
Eyres Transfer Company
Harry Speidel
William Keyson
Hawaii Governor Carter Seeks White House Support
Oyster Bay July 5 Governor Carter of Hawaii arrives to request sympathy and backing from President Roosevelt over island affairs He brings a resignation possible if support is not secured The Hawaii governor was among luncheon guests hosted by the president and Mrs Roosevelt.
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Carter
Hawaii
Roosevelt
Mra
Coll Murray Dies Noted Seattle Journalist Passes Away
Coll Murray a well known Seattle newspaper man died Sunday night at his mother's home in Underwood Ontario after a severe pneumonia attack. He worked on all Seattle papers and was once a reporter for The Star. He leaves a brother James Murray manager of the MacDougall & Southwick store in the city. Salt Water Resort Alki Natatorium is open daily under roof rain or shine.
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Coll Murray
Seattle
Underwood
Ont
The
Star
James Murray
MacDougall & Southwick
Alki Natatorium
Ati
Advertising snippet for discounted tonics and remedies
An old newspaper fragment touts discounted health products including Harlem Oil three bottles for a deal and various tonics and pills. It lists Beg Emulsion Cod Liver Oil, Muck's German Laver full pound bottle, figs, headache remedies, and Dr Davis Rheumat ody priced at special rates.
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Harlem
Muck
Davis
Park Board asks council approval to purchase New Denney Fuhman blocks
The park board on Saturday asked the council to approve buying block 2 in the Denny Fuhrman addition for recreation grounds. Eight lots would cost 7250 dollars with the city retaining the remaining lots in the block. Four Japanese steerage passengers from the lyo Maru are ordered back to Japan due to eye disease trachoma, after medical review by Dr. J W Amesse. One hundred forty eight other Japanese travelers passed through.
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Park Board
Denny-Fuhrman
Japan
J. W. Amesse
Marine Hospital Service
Senator Mitchell Sentenced to Six Months and Fined $1000
PORTLAND July 25. Senator Mitchell received a six month jail term and a $1000 fine. He was released on bonds pending an appeal.
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Portland
Mitchell
Cows Barred from Beer Brews Feeding Ban
Seattle health board votes to prohibit brewer's grain in dairy cow feed. The fermented brewery waste, used as feed in southern county dairies, is deemed improper and potentially raises milk prices.
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Board of Health
Dairies
Seattle
Collins Fights Extradition Battle in San Francisco Court
In Victoria RB on July 25 the supreme court heard George D. Collings motion for habeas corpus as Judge Lampman weighs perjury and Green-Gayner implications. Judge Martin allows proceedings to continue and evidence to be taken, with Collins seizing the case, as the crowded courtroom watches the county court session unfold including J. J. Groom’s testimony over custody of original documents.
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Green-Gayner
Higgins
Martin
Lampman
Collina
California Court
Newman Sisters
J. J. Groom
San Pranchsco
Neuman Va. Collings
Japs Reported Moving On Mongolian Frontier
A private telegram from Mancheria rumors a Japanese turning movement on the right wing of Linoviteh's army. The Japanese are said to be 86 miles inside the Mongolian frontier.
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ST. Petersburg
Mancheria Waya
Linoviteh
Fire destroys Benjamin & Davy’s grocery and meat market
A Tuesday morning blaze at Benjamin and Davy’s rocery store and meat market on Eighth and Pike caused total loss of stock and building valued at 4000 with 2500 insured. Fire spread from rear basement hay storage to the meat coolers amid delays in alarm response and possible incendiary origin.
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Benjamin & Davy
Eighth and Pike
O'Cllock
Harrison
Eighth Avenue
F. Hi
Masonius
Cook
Mazernus
Washington Hotel
James Named Successor to Great Northern President
J D Farrell announced Howard James will succeed him as president of the Great Northern Steamship Company. James, born August 12 1862 in Western Massachusetts, is Marshall Field nephew and began railroad service in Minnesota in 1882. Farrell plans retirement August 1 then travels for training before leaving for Seattle.
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J. D. Farrell
Great Northern Steamship Company
Howard James
Seattle
Mr. Farrell
Renton Ranch
Mr. James
Massachusetts
Marshall Field
Chicago
Williston
Williams College
James
Minnesota
Bernheimer Brother Dies by Suicide in Seville Hotel
Otto Bernheimer, a partner at Bernheimer and Walter cotton brokers, reputed wealthy, killed himself in his hotel room at the Hotel Seville. No reason is given for the act.
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New York
Otto Bernheimer
Bernheimer & Walter
Todey
Seville
Italian workers strike over eight hour day at armor plate mill
Teri Italy July 26 reports seven thousand employees at the armor plate mill walk out seeking an eight hour day. A general strike in the Italian tram and steel mill is imminent.
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Teri
Italy
Burned to death in Braddock gasoline stove blast
Explosion in a Braddock residence fatally burned a mother and daughter, with two other children seriously burned. The dead are Harry Tagress aged 7 and Meyer Tagress aged 4. Captain and Mia Stienette of the Salvation Army will speak in Kansas City leaders visit Volunteer Ball nightly this week.
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Harry Tagress
Meyer Tagress
Mia Stienette
Salvation Army of
Kansas City
Trunk Dwelling Child Rescued After Abandonment
In New York two months old report shows six year old John Mulqueen living in a trunk in an alley on Tenth Avenue after father disappeared and mother died. Neighbors observed the boy crawling in and out and supplied food until police found and rescued him.
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New York
John Mulqueen
Tenth Avenue
Lawsuit Seeks 13 Million in Back Taxes from Southern Pacific
A county court action filed in Louisville demands Southern Pacific pay taxes totaling 13 million dollars for five years. The railroad, with corporate headquarters at Beechmont, does not own any track within the city.
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Louisville
Southern Pacific
Beechmont
Boil ers Not Sound on Bennington Explosion Details
Machinist A F Nelson the sole engine room survivor provided the most important explanation yet attributing the cause to boiler pressure. He described gauges indicating pressure rose to 146 then fell to 122 before the vessel exploded as divers arrived to inspect plates and assess repairs. Three more victims remain in serious condition including W V Kennedy of Alliance Nebraska.
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Ban Thhroo
Cal
Bennington
A. F. Nelson
Young
India
Honolulu
San Diego
Goodrich
Nelson
Iris
Mare Island
Line Service
W. V. Kennedy
Alliance
Neb
Portland man arrets for arson on dog to deter animals
Warry Harvey was arrested in Gresham after he poured turpentine on a dog and set it on fire to keep the animal from approaching his home. The dog suffered severe burns and had to be shot. The animal was described as a valuable Scotch collie.
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Portland
Ore
Warry Harvey
Gresham
Heat up? The heat conqueror boasts of future records
A talkative narrator boasts of heat's rising dominance across the nation. He predicts August through October will set new records, teases changes to markets and cities, and humorously imagines extreme temperatures reshaping daily life from Phoenix to Springfield and Washington to Lake Erie.
Hold up on Western avenue leaves man robbed
W A Bathard of 1807 Fifteenth was attacked from behind on Western avenue between Pike and Union. He was knocked down, struck several times, and despoiled of 25 dollars. He cannot identify his assailants, but police suspect a similar weapon to a prior Nebraska saloon robbery. Lincoln reports Great Northern opposition withdrawn to build a line across the Winnebago reservation linking Sioux City to Lincoln.
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Western Avenue
Pike and
Union
W. A. Bathard
Fifteenth
Lincoln
Neb
Great Northern
Winnebago Reservation
Burlington
Sioux City
Health Is Here for Weak and Nervous Women Health Is Here
Mrs. Peter Anderson of South Park Washington describes years of illness and nervous distress. After treatment at the Columbia Medical Institute she reports being in perfect health, free from pain, with regular digestion and sleep, urging other weak women to consult Columbian physicians.
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Andrew Smith
West Chesnut Street
Ballard
Karl
Columbia Medical Institute
Peter Anderson
South Park
Wash
Our Offer to the Sick Careful free medical examination
A medical notice promises a thorough examination and diagnosis at no charge. It emphasizes a careful process and includes optional microscopic testing when needed. No further details are provided about location or providers.
Disgusting Catarrh With Hose Bleeding
Mr. 0. B. Da, an insurance broker in Tacoma Washington, claims 16 years of catarrh and failed nostrums, stating that Columbian treatment cured his case after specialists said it was beyond medical skill.
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Pidelity Iding
Tacoma, Wash
Specialties Claim Cured Diseases Offered by Mail
An advertisement promises cures for chronic catarrh asthma bronchitis hay fever incipient consumption rheumatism and stomach liver kidney and nervous system disorders at a nominal fee. Readers are urged to write their name address and mail the coupon to receive an illustrated booklet and a questionnaire by return mail.
Balocchi to quit Seattle saloon business amid crime probe
The North Seattle saloonkeeper Frank Balocchi plans to sell his property after police and city officials warned of a criminal rendezvous at his establishment. Chief Delaney cites a July 18 curse and a March 20 safe-cracking incident involving Balocchi's saloon. Charles Balocchi, Frank's son, is said to be implicated in the case.
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Frank Batoch
Seattle
Jacobs
Benjamin
License and Revenue Committee
Balocchi
Baiocchi
Delaney
Baiorchi
Helgeson
Charles Balocchi
Frank Baiocchi
Charles
Frank Landa
Nebraska
King Street
Baioc
Chi
Lande
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Lang
Colman Building
First Avenue
Bet
Columbia and Marion
Spinning’s
Second Ave
Iowa
MacDougall & Bouthwick's
J. B. MacDougall
Collins
Braddock
Bri
Wood
Lenora
M. M. M. Wade
Sopac
the Maker Dental Co
First and Vester
GEO. H. Woodhouse Co
Second Avenue
Berry
Phoenix
Aria
el Paso
Texas
Adirondacks
Washington, D. C
Cypress Swamp
Springfeld
Ohio
Helena
Ark
Rhepherdeville Ky
Wisconsin
William
Philadelphia
City Hall
Lake Erie
St. Louis
Louisiana
Yakima
Labrador
Noah
Tim
Earl
Andresow Smith
Bon, Earl
WM. McHarrie
G. A. Tudhope
Ph. G
Mgr
Seattle, U.S. A
Dalugui
Rhodes Bros
Arcade
Elk
Ernst Bros
Pike Street
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