Portland Boy Wins An Olympic Gold Medal
Portlander Forest Smithson wins an Olympic gold in the 110 meter hurdles for the United States at the games. Garret places second with Shaw finishing third as England leads with 613 points in the events already scored.
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Portland
United Press
Forest Smithson
Ore
Garret
Ag AR. Shaw
England
McDonald
Canada
Sen ‘ Io
O's Lawson
Norway
Taylor
Battersby
Beaurepaire
Aus
Thefeats Es Eeen Theed
Wm. F Hamilton
Chicago Athletic Club
University of Penn Acs
The
Irish Athletic Club
Mel J. Sheppard
Wife charges cruelty in Seattle divorce suit
Twelve counts of cruelty are outlined in a supplemental divorce filing by Sarah L Stay against Andrew L H Stay in Superior Court. The city of Seattle is named as a defendant to secure an equal share of 2500 dollars awarded in property disputes linked to a Blewett street regrade verdict issued June 4. Stay alleges the abuse began three weeks after their April 11 1881 marriage when her husband drove his ailing bride to herd cattle. She asserts the husband owns 24000 dollars of Lake Union shore lands and other real estate, claimed as community property.
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Sarah L. Stay
Andrew L. H. Stay
City of
Stay
Lake Union Shore
Stay & Jenkins
British Columbia
Odd Fellows Meet To Arrange 1909 Grand Lodge Session
A meeting of the grand masters and deputy grand masters of the Odd Fellows of the state will be held tomorrow at 11 oclock in the Artington hotel. The purpose is to make arrangements to obtain the 1909 grand lodge session for Seattle.
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Odd Fellows of
Artington Hotel
Grand Lodge
Order
Seatthe
Record climb up mountain reaches Baker summit in 3 days
United Press reports W D Pratt Dodson J K L Ross and Dr BE Ross left Mount Baker Tuesday and returned after exactly 3 days 16 hours 15 minutes. The party found the Mazama club monument and navigated crevasses with a field grab. Also from Bellingham police say Seattle strikebreakers at Puget Mill & Timber include many hobos and undesirables to be rounded up and escorted out.
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United Press
Dodson
W. D. Pratt
BE. B. Ross
J. K. L. Ross
BE. BE Ross
Mount Baker
Ascension
Mazama Club
Hobos
Bellangham
Seattle
Puget Sound Milla & Timber Company
Police Seek Missing Boys In Seattle and Oregon
Seattle police search for Homer Upton 14 who ran away on July 15. They also seek Edward Teteumi 15 a Japanese American missing since October 1907 from Medford Oregon. Flo has been seen in the city recently.
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Seattle
Homer Upton
Tacoma
Edward Teteumi
Medford
Ore
Flo
City
Pacific Telephone to reform officers and reorganize districts
Pacific Telephone Company plans a major shakeup with new officers and a three-district structure. The changes may take effect in August, with Thomas B. Sherwin replaced by F C Phelps and W J Phillips named to head the northern district. John Kerns to succeed in Oakland.
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United Preas
San Francisco
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
C. Bradley
Bradley
Thomas BE. Sherwin
F.C. Phelps
Dowton
Hell Telephone Company
GO. P. Robinson
Pacific Ayatom
San Diego
San Lata Obiape
San Luis Obiepo
Oregon State Line
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
W. J. Phillips
City
Heta
John Kerns
Oakland
Sons of Veterans to Enter Politics
The Sons of Veterans league forms to influence elections in this city with an expected 5000 members joining. Leader G F Vradenburg pledges support for clean politics and competent public servants while officers are chosen for the coming year.
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Sons OF Veterans
Sons of Veterans' League
G. F. Vredenburg
Lone of Veterans
League
Mr. Vradenburg
F. Vradenburg
M. T. Johnson
Asotin
C. V. Savidge, Jr
Olympia
M.T. Johnson
W. W. Wilehire
F. ©. Shipley
Niagara
N. Y
Japan to Build Two Dreadnaughts
Report from the Empress of Japan voyage notes a strengthened military policy under the new cabinet with the army expanded to 19 divisions and the navy reinforced. It states a plan to lay down two 26 000 ton dreadnaughts each mounting 12 12 inch guns, one at Yokosuka and a second site prepared.
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United Press
Vancouver
B. C
Yokosuka
Missing 300-Pound Tool Chest Reported Near Baker Wash
Alfred Johnson of 2012 Dexter Avenue reported leaving a tool chest worth 700 dollars near the railroad tracks by Baker Washington. Overnight the chest disappeared and weighing 300 pounds.
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Alfred Johnson
Dexter Av
Baker, Wash
Big Salmon Catches Amid Gale In Juan de Fuca Straits
In heavy seas along the Straits of Juan de Fuca and the Gulf of Georgia, the Pacific American Fisheries landed 27,000 sockeye, while the Prefingham Canning company reported 7,000 from traps around the sound. Strong swell from the straits hindered but could not stop the day’s fishing.
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Bellingham
Straits of
Juan de Fuca
Gulf of Georgia
Pa Cette American Fisheries and Canning Company
Pacific American Fisheries
Preffingham Canning Company
Gold Cure For Buster The Terrier In Chicago
A 3 year old fox terrier named Buster reportedly recovers from a conk by raiding palladium of beer and returning home drunk. The dog’s owner Dr HH 1423 WN Clark is unaware of the habit which has lasted two years. Local saloon patrons allegedly fed the dog by giving him cans and he “speaks” his wants.
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Chicago
Duster
Buster
Clark
Mahaffey Fined for Violating Sunday Liquor Law
L. M. Mahaffey was fined 56 dollars and costs by Justice Gordon for violating the Sunday liquor law. The prosecution was hotly contested and Mahaffey’s attorney gave notice of appeal.
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L. M. Mahaffey
Coats
Gordon
Mahaffey
Constitution Proclaimed Sparks Turkeys New Charter
Constantinople reports the sultan’s new constitution proclaimed at the imperial palace amid unprecedented crowds. Sultan Abdul Hamid is cheered as European nations extend congratulations. In Barlin dispatches from Monastir note Macedonian women parade streets unveiled in celebration of the constitutional grant.
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Constantinople
Imperial
Turkey
Sultan Abdul Hamid
Europe
Barlin
Monastir
Macedonia
Garbage Gang Hit Hard In Bond Vote Clash
Council finance committee rejected Councilman Way’s plan to place a $200000 bond on a voter referendum. Corporation Counsel Calhoun said a detailed system outline and data are required before any bond issue can be legally considered. The move hampers the group opposing Coun cilman Murphy’s garbage ordinance which already appropriated 65000 for the collection and destruction system.
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Murphy
Calhoun
Faithful Dave Kara Meeker to Visit Luna Park Sunday
Travelers with their oxen outfit will appear at Luna Park on Sunday in an event highlighting the famed Dave Kara Meeker who trekked the Oregon Trail across the continent. The story notes the aging companion feared for the butcher’s knife and seeks public interest.
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Kara Meeker
Luna Park
Dave
ASK COUNCIL FOR FIRE ALARM TEST
City council members will be petitioned Monday night by about 150 local business firms to authorize a competitive test of auxiliary fire alarm systems from the National District Telegraph and Instantaneous Alarm companies before a final vote on the franchise. Fire Chief H W Aringhurst says he does not approve granting a franchise to an auxiliary system because the instruments may interfere with the main fire boxes and headquarters.
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National District Telegraph Company
H. W. Aringhurst
Taft Arrives in Cincinnati for Weekend at Taft Home
William M. Taft landed in Cincinnati at 1 56 PM and went to his brother Charles P Taft's home to rest until Monday. He will attend the Ohio state central committee meeting and was greeted with cheers by local townspeople as he was recognized.
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United Press
Cincinnati
Wm. M. Taft
Charles P. Taft
Ohio State Central Committee
Chinese official visits Canada to study trade and mining resources
Taotal Law Shee and party from South China travel through British Columbia and toward other Pacific ports to examine industries and mining resources. The envoy plans to help expand trade with South China and explore establishing lines similar to Nippon Yusen.
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United Press
Vancouver
B. C
Nippon Yusenaha
Steam
Seeking Work Requests Help From The Star
The Star reports multiple appeals for employment aid from unemployed men and needy individuals. A widow seeks positions as a homemaker or nursemaid or sewing helper, while a college professor with health issues asks for outdoor light labor. Names available via The Star editorial department.
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the Star
Nearing End of Convention Ends Ninth Annual Session
The Mission Bapital convention of Wash insten and nearby states closes its ninth annual session at Mount church. Rev R H leads the services. A shift to Chris Endeavor broadens officers. Tomorrow at 11:30 AM G Wilson preaches an educational sermon. evening sermon by Rev KR H Thomas from Pueblo Colo on Baptism.
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Mission Bapital Convention
Washinsten
Mount Church
R. H
Piery
Young Peoplea Society
Chris
G. Wilson
Little Japanese Maiden A Social Pet In Washington
A 16 year old Japanese ambassador’s daughter, Baroness Kiyo Takahira, recently arrived from Japan in Oriental dress. She gazes at Washington wonders and will be introduced to society on the smart mall next fall after a formal debut at home.
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Washington
Japan
Kiyo Takahira
Exclusive clubs of Tacoma under the ban
Prosecutor Rowlands moved against Tacoma exclusive clubs for Mega liquor sales with warrants served on stewards of the Commercial the Elie the Union the Country and the University clubs charging violations of the Sunday liquor sale law. Clubs plan a collective defense arguing they are private member only establishments.
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United Press
Tacoma
Rowlands
Elie
Union
Death of Montana livery stable manager Lynch
James H. Lynch, manager of the Montana livery stable, died suddenly from apoplexy at 4 this morning in his rooms at 10 Fifth Avenue. Burial is planned for Monday.
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James H. Lynch
Montana
Pretty Love Romance May Be Finale of Powers Case
York, Pa. July 25. A schoolgirl romance centers on Caleb Powers, freed by Gov. Wilson, and Miss Eleanor Bonham of a wealthy Philanthropic family. She campaigned for his defense, attended trials, and funded special counsel. Society questions the innocence claim despite Bonham denying any romance significance.
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York
Caleb Powers
Kentucky
Gov. Wilson
Misa Eleanor Bonham
Mine Bonham
Powers
Bonham
Miss Bonham
Misa Bonham
Cincinnati
Gov. Goebel
Miss Honham
Hat York Society
Runaway Horse Rampage Injures Four Near San Rafael
Four hurt in a runaway near San Rafael on Friday. Mrs Behan and Lucille Behan are among the victims with injuries described as head bruises and internal damage while Miss Grace Ward, a San Francisco resident, suffered minor injuries and Mrs Wm Williams lost an eye. The horse fled for miles before a train halted the danger.
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San Rafael
Cal
Behan
John EB. Behan
San Francisco
Lucille Behan
Grace Ward
Wm. Williams
North Shore Rail Road
Chauffeur Harvey Noble Arrested on Bench Warrant
Harvey Noble a chauffeur was arrested on a bench warrant issued by Judge Gordon. He had earlier been released on personal recognizance after a speeding charge and failed to appear for trial.
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Harvey Noble
Gordon
Doukhobor Women Fed Soup Through Tube at Prince Albert
All Doukhobor women sent from Yorkton refuse to eat at the Prince Albert prison. Warden Kerr has them fed soup through a tube after they attempted to discard their clothes but were stopped.
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Prince Albert
Sask
Yorkton
Kerr
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