Earthquake shocks devastate Los Alamos and Santa Barbara
A protracted quake in Santa Barbara Cal on July 2 records 15 aftershocks and a morning tremor that toppled tanks and tore deep rents in the earth. Adobe and mission structures suffered severe damage while Los Alamos bore the greatest losses to oil fields and storage, jeopardizing fuel supplies and prompting fear among operators.
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Santa Bareqara
Cal
Los Alamox
Los Alamos
Santa Barbara
Ofl
Southern Pacific Railway
California
Face War Paria Near Cape Haytion Amid Looming Battle
A dispatch from Cape Haytion reports insurgents under General Salavela advancing toward the city with an expected attack tonight. Foreigners and non-combatants flee the area as panic grips the town and lawlessness threatens homes and belongings amid the looming battle.
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Paria
Cape Haytion
Salavela
Panto
Postal workers strike disrupts Chicago deliveries
Postal Telegraph Company messengers strike in Chicago demanding wage parity with Western Union. The strike follows recent Western Union walkout that created board of trade and company disruption, with officials expecting a quick settlement.
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Chicago
Postal Telegraph Company
Western Union
Board of Trade
Mining suit decided in favor of Pennsylvania Consolidated
In San Francisco Judge Morrow of the federal circuit court ruled for the Pennsylvania Consolidated Mining Company in the case against Grass Valley Mine Company. The Grass Valley vein, valued at about 600000 dollars, runs from the surface of the Pennsylvania claim beneath the adjacent mine, granting the Pennsylvania company the right to mine the vein as established by an old location decision. In Chicago wheat traded at 141 1/2.
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San Francisco
Morrow
Federal Circuit Court
Pennsylvania Consolidated Mining Company
Grass Valley Mine Company
Grass Valley
Cal
Co Ny
Pennsylvania
Ma Valley
Roanoke Brings A Million From Nome Goldfields
The steamship Roanoke arrived from Home and St Michael at 11 20 this morning with a million dollars in treasure, the largest shipment yet from the Nome goldfields this season. Much of the treasure was signed to First National Bank and a local N T. The vessel carried 43 sailors and notable officers including Judge Noyes, Captain William Scoeoun, and K T Ravemond. other ships were noted nearby at Dutch Harbor and Nome during late July as routes shifted and cargoes moved toward Steameahip and ocean service.
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North American Transportation & Trading Co
Roanoke
St. Michael
Nome
First National Bank
A N. T
Thin City
Roarnoke
Siencere
Judge Noyes
Éd.amie
William Scoeoun
K. T. Ravemond
Thetis
Lyra
Beattie
Dutch Harbor
United States
Warren
Hear
Tme
Centennial
Teller
Macharge Caer
Atee
Paul
Dutch
Jebeses
Charmer
Aecular
Ocean
Bear
Point Yen
Arctic
wigerneRtas
Eens Ice
Boycott Declared At Nagle Lunch Rooms On Madison Street
A strike at the Nagle sister lunch rooms on Madison near First Avenue continues with a boycott by striking waitresses though meals are still served by non union staff. They oppose Miss Nagle for employing a Chinese cook and dispute wage terms, claiming no agreement with the union and that the Chinese worker was more than a helper.
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Nagle Sister
Madison Street
First Avenue
Still On
Miss Nagie
Miss Nagle
Bragg Heads to Washington Over Cuban Controversy
Bragg travels to Washington as papers in the Consul case await action. The president may relieve him due to his public criticisms of the Cubans voiced in a letter to his wife and published by her.
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Washington, D. C
Rage Et
Havana
Youthful stowaways reach New York from Liverpool
The steamer Civic brings four young stowaways aged nine to twelve from Liverpool. They hid in a lifeboat with lunch and water, remained unseen four days at sea, then surfaced and were discovered. Officials in New York ordered their return to England.
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New York
Liverpool
Atlantic
England
City of Puebla Arrives With 355 Passengers At 10 A M
Steamship City of Puebla reaches port at 10 a m with 355 passengers from San Francisco. Steamship Umatilla sails for San Francisco at 11 a m under Pacific Coast Co with a large passenger list aboard.
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City of
Puebla
San Francisco
Umatilla
Pacific Coast Co
Dog Brownie Survives After Suicide Jump Aboard Edith
A dog named Brownie aboard the Edith leaped from a hatch during voyage, apparently in a suicide attempt. Cast as dead, it was found alive when buried, with two broken legs and a strained shoulder blade. The Edith, 191 hours from San Francisco, carried 150 cases of dynamite, 126 of oil, and 4 of fuses, en route to coal cargo.
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Brownie
Hall
Edith
San Francisco
Schwab in Atlantic City Recovers After Illness
Charles M Schwab, president of United States Steel, is under a physician care at his Pennsylvania Avenue cottage after an illness described as nervous prostration. Reports of his illness are said to be greatly exaggerated as he passes a good night and eats a hearty breakfast.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Charles M.“ehwab
United States Steel Corporation
Pennsylvania Avenue
Reed in Collision Causes Extensive Port Side Damage
Steamer T. C. Reed undergoes extensive repairs to its port side after an accident at Smith's Cove. An anchor from the lyo Maru tore out fifteen feet of cabin deck planking while docking at the Great Northern wharves. Reed plans an excursion of school children to Port Defiance tomorrow.
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T. C. Reed
Smith's Cove
Great Northern
Port Defiance
Mrs Gilson Granted Jury Trial In Police Court
Mrs Anna Gilson faced assault charges for breaking Policeman Owen Roberta's arm during a chain gang guard incident. She requested a jury trial, with the case set for 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. Fraternal Brotherhood to hold annual outing at Woodland Park on August 1 with supreme officers attending.
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Anna Gilson
Owen Roberta
Fraternal Brotherhood
Brothehood
State of Washington
Woodland Park
Tourists travel on increase with Alaska excursion plan
Steamehip Dolphin sails for Bhag way tonight with about 50 passengers including nine Denny family members on a pleasure trip north. Steamehip Garonne under Capt Alwen with Waterhouse & Co agents prepares for the big Alaskan excursion tomorrow. Over 860 passengers booked, ship to call at Pagway for an overland White Pane trip, similar to the Spokane route. Capt W J Borge resumes command of the Ohio on its next home run. Capt M H Morte has captained the last two trips. Capt W H Hawes, formerly of the Babert, arrives as chief officer on the Presecr Mee ward bound for the Philippines about August 10.
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Steamehip Dolphin
Bhagway
Denny
Steamehip Garonne
Alwen
Rank Waterhouse & Co
Clarenne
Spokane
Pagway
White Pane
W. J. Borge
Ohio
M. H. Morte
W. H. Hawes
U. S
Babert
Callig
Philippines
Harry de Windt Reaches Seattle on Topeka Voyage
Arctic explorer Harry De Windt arrives in Seattle aboard the steamer Topeka from Alaska with two companions. The ship reports 32 passengers and 1,500 cans of salmon, plus local crime news that the Chinese suspect in the Tonga murder was found buried and Yip hanged himself in Port Townsend jail after landing.
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Lyon Canal
Harry DeWindt
Beria
Paris
Yip Wer
Tonga
Alaska
Yip
Port Townsend
Steamship Fremont Sets Sail With Rails for Alaska
The Steamship Fremont of the Boston company departs from Trantimore bound for New York to finish loading cargo for Puget Sound. She carries 1,560 feet of rails destined for Alaskan railroad construction. Last month she logged a speed of 31.07 knots under Commander Gerrick, formerly master of the Tremontle.
Beccy Taylor's suit to restore to war department continued
Beccy Taylor sues Secretary Hoot in Washington for a writ of mandamus to force her restoration to a position in the war department. The case was continued until next week.
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Washington
Rebecca Taylors
Hoot
War Department
Americans Kill Three Moros in River Fight
In a clash on the Matalang river locals report that a band of Moros attacked. Americans killed three of the Moros and sustained no reported casualties among their men.
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Manila
Matalang River
James Shorrock Dead At Age 69 At Al Ki Point
James Shorrock aged 69 died at his summer residence at Al Ki Point last night. The body has been taken to Butterworth & Deceased Undertakers for burial. He was the father of EL Shorrock of the Northtweet Trust and Safe Deposit Co.
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James Shorrock
al- Ki Point
Butterworth
EL Shorrock
Northtweet Trust & Safe Deposit Ca
Linde Pleads Guilty. Gets Six Days Jail Term
Charles Linde pleaded guilty today to assault and battery and was sentenced to six days in the county jail by Judge Griffin. Judge Emory announced the arrival of a robust lute at his home with a pleasant smile for friends this morning.
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Charles Linde
Guy
Griffin
MR. Emory
Pmory
Warren pleads guilty to selling adulterated honey
Walter J. Warren today pleaded guilty in the police court to selling adulterated honey and was fined 25 dollars by Judge George. The complaint was filed last November by EF A McDeonald, the state food commissioner.
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Walter J. Warren
George
EF. A. McDeonald
Prodigal Son Sermon at First Presbyterian Seattle
Rev. M. A. Matthews preached on three stages in the life of Seattle's prodigal at the First Presbyterian Church. He warned that leaving home starts a decline through reckless spending, then staying and starving, and finally the return home under a father's boundless love. He urged young men to write home and come back to Christ and a welcoming church.
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M. A. Matthews
First Presbyterian Church
Seattle
Hin Weid
Sen le
Hell
Ged
Alice
Heavenly Father's Palace
Christ
Austrian man mistook self for Tracy fled into woods
Paul Pebbo, an Austrian, believed he was Tracy and hid in the woods for three days, pursued by deputies. Friends found him and brought him to the sheriff, where he was deemed sane and committed to Stellacoom Insane Asylum.
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Tracy
Paul Pebbo
Sheriff's Office
Stellacoom
Elks Carnival Invites City Leaders for Seattle Day
The Elks Carnival committee sent a formal invitation to the mayor and city council to join Seattle Day. The date is set for August with a parade planned to honor councilmen H. A. Shaubut, Seattle Transfer Company manager, as arrangements chairman. The event is billed as a feature of the carnival and one of its great days.
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Elks’ Carnival Mittee
Seattle
H. A. Shaubut
Elks’ Committee
Police Surgeon Crompton named by Mayor Humes
Dr Charles W Crompton appointed police surgeon with duties at the free hospital at the foot of Jackson street. Dr De Boto offers use of his ship Idaho to the city to take all injured and indigent people aboard for care.
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Charles W. Crompton
Cra
Humes
Crompton
Free Hospital
Jackson Street
de Boto
Idaho
World’s Fair Committee Plans State Exhibit at St Louis
The World’s Fair committee of the Chamber of Commerce meets to arrange the state exhibit for St Louis. It will coordinate with commercial bodies statewide to ensure Washington’s industries and resources receive ample space, with emphasis on lumber and fishing.
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The
Chamber of Commerce
St. Louis
Washington
Hardy Will Hang September 19 in Nome
The steamer Roanoke reports Fred Hardy, the Unimak Island murderer, has been sentenced to be hanged at Nome on Friday September 19 between 9 am and 5 pm. Judge Moore of the Federal court imposed the sentence July 18, with prior postponement by Judge Wickersham and no anticipated presidential clemency. Hardy murdered Con Sullivan, Florence Sullivan, and P J Rooney during a prospecting expedition and now protests his innocence.
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Roanoke
Nome
Fred Hardy
Unimak Island
Moore
Federal Court
Hardy
Mysterious baby waif found in Union block home
Humane Officer Ridgway recovered a three day old baby boy from Mrs. M I Barker in the Union block on Firet avenue. Mrs. Goodale, linked to similar cases, claimed responsibility but left with the infant. authorities plan a full investigation and possible arrests. Barker keeps the child pending a permanent home.
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Emma Gioodale
M. i. Barker
Union
Firet Avenue
Ridgway
Fulton
Goodale
Queen Anne Hill
Mra. Goodale
M. EB. Barker
Union Block
Fhrat Avenue
Grades on the Tide Lands May Be Definitely Fixed
City council plans a vacation after an August 4 meeting and tonight’s session is expected to tackle many bills. The police license and revenue committee will report on carnival privileges and saloon licenses while City Engineer Themoon may outline permanent tide land grades south of King Street. Local manufacturers press for a swift decision to avoid further business disruption.
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Police, License and Revenue Committee
King Street
Wife accuses husband in assault case amid divorce
Annie Seymour swore to a complaint in Justice Cann's court charging her husband Richard M. Seymour with assault and battery. The alleged assault occurred last night. A divorce suit is pending and bond to keep the peace may be required.
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Annie Seymour
Justice Cann’s Court
Richard M. Seymour
Seymour
Della Farrell Arrested For Robbing Karl Johnson
Karl Johnson reports a small sum taken in the new tender lounge. Della Farrell was arrested by Policemen Hubbard and Holland in the early hours and held as a witness. No definite charge filed against her.
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Della Farrell
Hubbard and
Holland
Karl Johnson
Will Build a $10,000 Home on First Hill
Frauenthal, a prominent Seattle capitalist, plans a $10,000 residence at 93 Summit Avenue. Olson will manage construction as contractor, with the house sited across from the Shannon residence now occupied by Samuel Hill.
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First Hill
Frauenthal
Seattle
Summit Avenue
Rmit
City Engineers
Olson
Shannon
Samuel Hill
Weather Forecast and Local Event Notice in Seattle
Weather forecast for Seattle and vicinity Tonight and Tuesday calls for fair conditions with light to fresh southwest winds. A congregational picnic is planned at Pleasant Beach near drydock tomorrow Tuesday by Taylor Pilgrim and Plymouth Sunday schools. Steamer Alhion departs Colman dock at foot of Columbia Street at 10 am 2 pm and 6:16 pm with arrivals at 1 pm 6 pm and 10 pm Round trip 25 cents Last return 25 cents extra Basket lunch and games Retchert Bros pianos 110 Union.
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Congregational
Pleasant Beach
Drydock
Taylor, Pilgrim
Plymouth
Alhion
Colman Dock
Columbia Street
Concregneael
Athlon
Colman
Lextra
Red Front Defeats W McCarthy Employees In Woodland Park Game
In a morning baseball game at Woodland Park Red Front defeated W McCarthy employees by 16 to 2. Pat Craney and John Sullivan were arrested on Washington Street for a rude dispute over a political question. J B Merkle, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, visited Puget Sound Navy Yard at noon to meet Captain Bur.
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Woodland Park
W. McCarthy
Pat Craney
John Sullivan
Washington Street
J. B. Merkle
Chamber of Commerce
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Bur
Thousands at American Lake Camp Weisenberger Excursions Draw Crowds
Thousands of visitors thronged Camp Weisenberger as Seattle and Tacoma travelers joined locals for holiday excursions. The highlight was a drill between Companies G H B and D for the silver cup, won by Company D with 77.99 points while H scored 72.9, B 66.07, and G 61.2. Judges were Capt W. S. Lawson Lieut Lauren Lawson and Dr J Gilchrist of the regular levy battery. The Eighth battery may visit Seattle for artillery demonstrations, with arrangements likely through Madison or Parka and the chamber of commerce coordinating with the war department.
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Camp Weisenberger
Seattle
Tacoma
Sound
Company H
Spokane
Company D
Company B
Company G
W. &. Lieut
Lauren
Lawson
J. Gilchrist
Levy
American Lake
Eighth
Madison
Chamber of Commerce
War Department
Mr Gilchrist Leaves Seattle for Seminary Post
Rev. Hugh Gilchrist pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church resigned after morning sermon and will join the San Francisco theological seminary faculty. He is widely known and respected in Seattle and his departure is received with regret by the congregation.
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Hugh Gilchrist
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Seattle
San Francisco Theological Seminary
Gilchrist
Licenses To Wed List for William Hock and Jenny oe
Marriage license notice shows William Hock age 29 and Jenny oe age 29 of Pleasant Beach near Colman deck foot of a street. Frank Weseclawski 26 and Stella Frywatz of Franklin. Athlon leaves at 10 am 2 pm and 6 pm with round trip 25 cents, last return 25 cents. Basket lunch and game.
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William Hock
Jenny Oe
Frank Weseclawski
Stella Frywatz
Franklin
Can We Afford a Piano
Assessing piano affordability, a music retailer promotes direct purchases from large manufacturers to offer high grade instruments at minimum cost. Low terms aim to make piano ownership accessible to all, inviting customers to visit and be convinced.
Talking Machines and Sheet Music Advertises Stock Expansion
A local firm announces a large shipment of graphophones from Columbia Phenserenis and invites customers to view the devices, whether for purchase or acquaintance. They note new sheet music worth thousands added after acquiring Winter & Harper Co and promise easy terms. extensive stock covers every type of musical instrument.
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Columbia Phenserenis
Winter & Harper Co
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