Fifth Edition Schmitz Fights Fake Fight Claim
San Francisco July reports show Jeffries insists the bout was not a fake while fans debate the outcome. The champion Jeffries and challenger Fite defend their performances as a local press rumor links the eight rounds to a Harbin Springs fortune teller. City officials weigh professional versus amateur fighting in the area.
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San Francisco
Jeffries
Mammon Baths
Athletic Club
Delancey
Ana
Fitean
Harbin Springs
Schmits
Fiaim
San San Francisco
Tin Horns Used by Striking Messengers
July 24 reports show Union Messenger boys striking, halting operations and causing noise headaches for merchants and operators. Police faced resistance as crowds gathered while Western Union advertised $40 monthly wages for replacements, but arrivals were scarce.
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Union Messenger Boys
Jay and
Ee Ie
Tome
Com
Thie City
Aioe Sae Ogee Rae
Western Union
Loss of Violent Storms Linked Drownings Near Frazer River
A heavy gale on the Frazer River last night led to multiple drownings and missing anglers. Two Indians found a man clinging to a boat near the middle Frazer arm. Frits Pabian died. Fiorina Schmatz is presumed drowned. Sam Hunt and Tom Crankshaw, cannery fishermen, have been missing since Sunday. Four Indian boats capsized with eight aboard thought drowned. two white men in another boat were rescued.
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Vancouver
Frazer
Frazer River
Sam Hunt
Tom Crankshaw
Divorce Court Notes A Five Stone Man Speaks
In a divorce hearing a five stone plaintiff claims his wife ordered him from home citing his looks and lack of money. He describes being abused and chased from the house after arguments including a knife thrown and poor cooking. The court proceeds by default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Amelia
Nottingham Schooner Launch At Reed's Ballard Tonight
The new schooner Nottingham will be launched from Reed's at Ballard this evening in a ceremonial event. Cilse, daughter of J. W. Cline, will break the wine bottle to christen the vessel.
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Nottingham
Reed's
Ballard
Cilse
J. W. Cline
Ririden
The
Globe Navigation
Vessel Beattie Launch Witnessed By Large Crowd
The 806 ton vermet schooner glided into the water with a ceremonial launch attended by many Beattie residents. Four similar vessels are under construction at Ballard, including Nottingham TIL coach TV and Nottingham Vv, with one more to be launched next. The William Nottingham sails already in commission from the same company.
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Beattie
Ballard
Nottingham Til
Oach TV
Nottingham Vv
William Nottingham
Actor denies injury during Tracy and Merrill play
Kingston of the Third Avenue theater claims he was not harmed while performing Tracy and Merrill. He states I am in the play but I was not hurt by the guns and was afraid of Tracy, though no contact occurred. the injured man was Fredericks.
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Kingston
Third Avenue Theater
Julia Wheeler
Alhambra Theater
Occidental Avenue
Washington Street
Main Street
Tracy
Cudi
Admiral Killick Declared Pirate in Haitian Conflict
Washington dispatches report civil war in Haiti with Admiral Killick named a pirate as Firmin's army advances on Port Au Prince and the provisional government dissolves. Two messages confirm the development from U.S. Minister Powell.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Hayt Powell
Admiral Killick
Firmin
Port Au Prince
Seattle and Vicinity Weather Tonight and Sunday
The forecast shows fair skies with Ugat to fresh north west winds for tonight and Sunday across Seattle and surrounding areas.
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Seattle
Vicinity
Fair
Ugat
Seattle and Vicinity
Adams& Blanchard
Social Ava Minetley Bioch
Prosperity Index Indicates Labor Shortage in Beattie
An article quotes Carpenters Union agent Go on rising Beattie prosperity, noting widespread construction and a shortage of skilled workers. Builders report abundant work, especially on residences, with contractors struggling to recruit enough carpenters as summer approaches.
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Beattie
Credith Reona
Carpentere’ Union
Hae
Eve le
Ian
Inge
Catia
Major Newell Ordered to Abandon Ball and Chain Discipline
County Commissioner PL J. Smith and school district directors discussed alleged inhumane discipline of children by Major Newell. Citizens report that small boys are chained to prevent running away, prompting humane officer involvement and debate over ending the practice. A fence around the charity establishment was proposed, with relocation to Mercer Island later considered by the legislature.
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PL J
Smith
Behool District No. 1
New S
Beattie
Mercer Island
Sheriff Reports Sensational Tracy Reappearance Tale
Sheriff Cudihee investigated a sensational claim that the outlaw Tracy appeared in Seattle’s Green River valley area. Julia Wheeler testified a man resembling Tracy spoke of plans to kill Sheriff Cudihee and others including Bailey, fueling fears among Seattle elites and bettors linked to the case.
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Seattle
Cudihee
Tracy
Fiie
Green River Valley
Genttie Tenderloin
Sheriff's Office
Sheri Cudihee
S&s
Wheeler
Bailey
Tenderloin
Atd
Tattoo Red
Beattie
Royal Privy Council Sets Holiday For Coronation Plans
A meeting of the privy council aboard the king's yacht discussed proclaiming a public holiday. Despite rumors about Edward's health, preparations for the coronation proceed. Physicians refrain from commenting on criticism of the early timing, and believe the king will be fit for the demands.
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Privy Council
Edward
Tramp Shot at Kanasket Not Wounded by Hunters
Inquiry by the sheriff’s office found the Kanasket incident to be a mistaken report. The alleged victim was an innocent tramp who was harmed by overzealous hunters.
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Kanasket
Tracy
Beattie Press Club Excursion To Olympia Tomorrow
The maiden Beattie Press Club excursion departs Galbraith's dock at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning for Tumwater Falls. Two excursion boats Capitol City and Multnomah will carry members with an orchestra aboard. A baseball contest between newspaper men is planned at the Capital. A shoplifter stole a black skirt from the New York store at 1418 Second Avenue yesterday. police notified.
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Beattie Press Club
Olympia
Tumwater Falls
Capitol City
Multnomah
Galbraith
the Capital
New York
Second Avenue
Hanna's Money Moves in Nicaragua Case
Rumors say Senator Hanna pressed for court martial of Dr. Russell Wilson of Lima Ohio, held in Nicaragua on filibuster charges. Report claims Hanna aims to neutralize Wilson as an outspoken adversary, threatens broad financial and diplomatic consequences for Nicaragua and creditors.
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Washington
BD. C
Hanna
Russell Wilson
Lima
Ohio
Nicarena
Wilson
Ady
Washin
Penetor
Nicari
Tate Department
Higman
Nicara
Wilton
Benater Hannan
Rand
Nicaragua
Combination
Jihan- Gla
Dr. Wilson
France Faces Civil War Amid Religious Turmoil
Paris reports rising civil unrest as government orders additional troops to reinforce garrisons. Across Brittany and other prefectures ordinances clash with law, churches and schools resist, police respond with force and nuns defend defiant loyalty to the decree.
National Guardsmen Welcome Gov M Bride At Camp Weisenberger
Soldiers from the National Guard and Jara welcomed Governor M Bride during a parade at Camp Weisenberger. Weather was warm but parade success was reported with hundreds from Tacoma visiting. Congressman Cushman appeared in Camp as a private in Troop B and helped with horses amid orderly discipline.
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National Guardemen
Jara
Gov
cBri
Tacoma
Camp Weisenberger
States Regular
Benty
Elttsen
American Lake Echo
Echo
Lamping
Col. Lamping
Washington
Kansas
F. W. Cushman
Runaway Ends in Tragedy near Coupeville
Mrs Florence Louise Downing of Alameda County California was killed when a grocery wagon horses ran away near Coupeville last evening. She leaped from the moving wagon to escape, tripped, and fell fatally. Three others were injured. the body was sent to California for interment.
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Coupeville
Florence Louise Downing
George Downing
Alameda County
California
Bonney & Stewart
Downing
Alliater
Mrs. Downing
Fort Casey
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Fitz
Corbett
Pite
William Bull
Walter Stone
Major Newell
France
Paris
Pari
Paria
Poeet
Arma Ih
Roys
Rets
Brittany
National Guardsmen
Gov. M’bride
Weisenserger
Stander
Regge
Fide
Madrona Park
27Th
Rem & Aoe
Agate
Booth Whitey
N.E. Cor
Second Ave
Columbia St
Herbert S. Upper
Scheurerman
First Avenue
Cherry Street
the Lion Clothing House
Ber Oun
Lion Clothing House
M, Gerber
First Ave
Corner Main
Mra
Dow
A.L. Alexander
Chas. Mc
I, Karman & Co
Adams & Blanchard
Hinckley Block
Stewart & Holmes Drug CO
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