Haywood acquitted amid nationwide reactions
Haywood is acquitted of murder charges in Boise. The verdict elates supporters and alarms critics as crowds awaken to news from court. Reactions pour in from London and Denver with calls for more protests and a wider public debate on the Western Federation of Miners.
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London
Haywood
Idaho
the Star
Denver
Cole
Western Federation of Miners
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Balthmore
Appeal to Reason Congratulates Roosevelt on Boise Acquittal
The Appeal to Reason telegram from Girard Kansas extends congratulations to President Roosevelt for the acquittal of an "undesirable citizen" at Boise and signals a possible call to explain stance to 10,000,000 workingmen during the campaign.
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Girard
Kansas
Reason
Roosevelt
Boise
Death toll rises after tenement blast in New York
Fourteen people were killed when a South Ride tenement collapsed after an explosion late last night. Scores were injured as residents jumped from windows. The cause is unknown and under investigation. Most victims were women and children.
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New York
South Ride
Barbers Union Adopts New Weekly Wage Scale
The local Barbers' union enacted a new pay schedule this morning without visible opposition from employers. The scale raises weekly wages by $3 to $18, replacing $15, and adds a 66 percent share on all gross receipts.
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Barbers’ Union
Coney Island Fire Rips Through Steeplechase Park
A major blaze swept Coney Island's Steeplechase Park and nearby sites in the early hours, destroying the post office, 14 hotels, six bathing pavilions, three cafes, rides, and 50 stands. Estimated losses reach 1.5 million dollars with extensive damage to 35 acres in the center. Investigators suspect incendiarism.
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United Mpreas
New York
Coney
Coney Island
Harry Kojan
Louis K. Lent
Eves
William G. Perris
Arkenat Brow
George Poch
August Wilson
Louis Stacuh
Heyman
Goldberk
Dip
Herman Wacke
Albert D. Busehman
Ees
Tony Polakes
Fines for motorists in Seattle speeding cases
Police and officers enjoined stricter auto laws leading to three arrests on Saturday. Jesse Duryea and William Hoecker pleaded guilty to speeding and were fined 10 dollars each. R.K.F.B. Kempt set for a hearing on August 12.
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Seattle
Justice of the Peace
John EB. Carroll
Jesse Duryea
William Hoecker
FB. Kempt
Prosecuting Attorney Files Charges Against Multiple Defendants
Informations were filed today by Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh against George A. Muncon alias George Burton for possessing burglar's tools C. L. Hog ere for attempted criminal assault Lew Thomas for assault and battery.
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Mackintosh
George A. Muncon
George Burton
Topla
C. L. Hogere
Lew Thomas
Prisoner James Dougherty Held at City Jail after Early Morning Arrest
Police say James Dougherty a teameter is wanted in Philadelphia and is now detained at the city jail following an arrest made in the early hours this morning. The case involves individuals Brown and Herpe in connection with the alleged conduct.
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James Dougherty
Philadelphia
Brown and
Herpe
Earthquake Shocks Reported in Several Cities
Reports from Port Townsend Victoria and Port Angeles describe earthquake tremors early yesterday morning. In Port Townsend buildings shook and the quake lasted about one minute. Victoria noted a 2:20 a m tremor, while Port Angeles experienced three quick shakes ending with a longer movement.
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Star Special Service
Por Townsend
Victoria
B. C
Port Angeles
Two Juveniles Arrested in Multi-House Burglaries
A male detective detains two children aged eight and ten for burglarizing three homes while occupants were away. The suspects confess and show the stolen items later returned to owners Joe Hogan, T Carlton, and H B Williams of Stroud and Wallingford avenues. The youths live at Green Lake and a former Children's home location.
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Sun
Amaleum
de Wetive Hess Corbett
Tittle Law Breakers
Green Lake
Children
New Supervisors to Be Seated Tonight
By July 29 in Han Francisco the 14 supervisors appointed by Mayor Tavilor are expected to be seated by tonight. A plan aims to have the former doodling supervisors resign one at a time.
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Han Francisco
Tavilor
Operator's Troubles Not Settled in Telegraph Dispute
San Francisco July 29 Local telegraphers union served notice on Western Union claiming the spirit of the agreement settling the strike is not being observed by the corporation. The renewal of hostilities between the workers and employers is threatened.
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Western Union
Denny Will Grants Gifts To Many Seattle Institutions
The will of Miaa Lorretta Denny, dated July 24, 1907 and admitted to probate, leaves executors Roland H. Denny and FM Muldoon. Bequests range from 2000 to 26000 to churches, missions, charity groups, the Pioneer Association of Washington for a home, and scholarships at the University of Washington. Also funds for a Pap hospital, Seattle firemen, and University of Washington scholarships totaling about 25900, with property to be sold.
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Miaa Lorretta Denny
Roland H. Denny
FM. Muldoon
Seattle
Miss Denny
Congregations Home Missionary Society
New York
Congregational Home Missionary Society
Washington
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Women's Board of Missions of the Pacific
University of Washington
Beaffle
Fire Department
Senaie General Hospital
Pettibone Trial Set as October 1 in Idaho
In Home Idaho on July 29 the Pettibone trial is scheduled for October 1. Darrow plans to appeal for bail for Pettibone on Tuesday, a move to be reviewed by the state.
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Home
Idaho
Pettibone
Darrow
Petti
Public market seems certain port Townsend rumor
Washington dispatches say Lieut Garfield Millar nephew of President Garfield and son of a Pennsylvania millionaire will be tried at Fort Plagler on his own request. The charge is conduct unbecoming a gentleman. The dispute stems from Millar clashing with Capt Charities Madison master of the transport, who allegedly circulated derogatory stories about Millar.
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Port Townsend
Washington
Garfield Millar
Garfield
Pennsylvania
Fort Plagler
Millar
Charities Madison
Lieut
Madison
Chitina Steamship First to Run on Copper River
The Copper River and Northwestern Railway ship Chitina becomes the first vessel to navigate the Copper River above the rapide. This season it will haul railway supplies for the Copper River and Northwestern line.
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Copper River & Northwestern Railway Company
Copper River
Copper River & Northwestern
Bigelow Dies Abroad Pioneer Seattle Figure
Harry A. Bigelow, longtime Seattle property owner and prominent fraternal figure, died abroad in Carlsbad Germany after a long illness. He leaves two sons Karl D. and Claire V. and daughter Mrs L A Bord, widow Mrs Bigelow is sister of Walter Hal. The Bigelow block at Fourth Ave and Pike is his most notable Seattle property, purchased soon after 1869.
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Harry A. Bigelow
Pike St
Pioneer
Seattle
Carlsbad
Germany
Walform Rank
Elks, Eagles and
Redmen's Orders
Karl D
Claire V
Lal Tian F. Bord
Bigelow
Fourth Av
Pike #1
Portland Chosen as Woodmen of the World Meeting Site
The Woodmen of the World head camp selected Portland Oregon as the 1910 meeting city after a tense contest with Carson City Nevada Oregon delegates prevailed The equalization of rates is to be discussed this afternoon Head camp officers and delegates traveled from Tacoma to Seattle by Yosemite and were hosted by Tacoma surroundings at the Grand Opera House event.
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Portland
Oregon
Woodmen of the World
Carson City
Nevada
Tacoma
Yosemite
Ma Hotel
Seattle
Seattle Electric Company
Grand Opera House
Hoffman
Bromley
Star
Bromiley
Leahy
Wappenshtein Chief Thwarts Gate Mishap On Auto Trip Fire
Chief of Police Wappenstein and wife with Mrs. John Cort visited Walter Foster and wife on an auto trip to Olympia. A gate incident spared his finger, but a leaking gas tank ignited the car on return, destroying the vehicle before hoses could save it.
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Wappenstein
John Cort
Walter Foster
Olympia
Elliott Brown
Former Kenton Mayor Confesses to Embezzling $28,000
Kenton Ohio July 26 Attorney B B Boach former city mayor and chairman of Hardin County Republican Executive Committee surrendered to the sheriff admitting he embezzled twenty eight thousand dollars from an estate he managed.
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United Press
Kenton
Ohio
B. B. Boach
Hardin County Republican Execusive Committee
Inquest Held Into Auto Collision Killing
Coroner Carroll presided over an inquest into the death of C. M. Long who died after a late night collision near South Seatlie ta. Principal witnesses included Clyde Howan, a chauffeur, and Peter Sregoron, with others testifying as the inquiry proceeded.
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Carroll
C. M. Long
South Seatlie
Oannell
Clyde Howan
Ohwaffeuwe
Peter Sregoron
Rowe and companions describe driver’s evasive action in crash
Testimony states Rowan attempted to steer clear of danger but a front wheel failed to function. The fatal injuries were caused by a tumor breaking, with the accident avoidable if not for the defective wheel. Witnesses include Mra Rowe Masters Miss Marie Maxwell and Mrs Sadie Lamphear.
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Mra. Rowe Masters
Marie Maxwell
Sadie Lamphear
Long
Rowan
Daoing
Tata
Raid at Madison Park Drugstore Ends in Arrest
Al Gralley a Madison Park druggist was caught selling liquor and arrested. Police report he ran a blind pig operation for some time with associate Charles Krasch. The raid led to confiscation of wet goods and transport to the station. Officials say a wider dispute with Mayer res factory remains unresolved with 30 workers involved.
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al Gralley
Madison Park
Staton
Giraley
Charles Krasch
Unton
Grant &T
Senator Pettus Dies After Stroke at 85
Asheve ll e NC July 29 Senator Edmund W Pettus died from a stroke in Asheville after serving a decade in the U S Senate He was in his mid eighties and had entered the Senate ten years ago News notes from the district report his death following a stroke.
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Asheville
N.C
United States
Edmund W. Pettus
Pettus
Senate
Living statuary ban empties music hall stages
London July 29 The councils ban on living statuary in music halls took effect today leaving hundreds of stage workers unemployed. Protests have flooded in over the reform and some expect the order could be annulled later. Clergy and church groups have led a months long crusade claiming the displays are immoral.
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London
Public Market Plan Proposed for Seattle Pike Place
City council to consider an ordinance by Councilman Tevelle creating a Pike Place market street from a short distance north of Pike Street extending 300 feet for public market use from 1 PM to 12 noon daily. No fees, licenses waived, waste kept clean, with support from Acting Mayor Burnett and State Senator Cotterill. Opposition from commission men and green product dealers feared but not yet visible. The Star reports Cotterill first proposed the plan and Revelle champions it for immediate action.
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Tevelle
Seattle
Revelle
The
Star
George F. Cotterill
Pike Place
Pike
Commission
Commission Men's
Cotterill
H. C. Bromley
Second Avenue
University
Union Street
Mr. Bromley
Hoffman
Glass Jury Disagrees in Bribery Case
In San Francisco on July 29 the jury in the Louis Glass bribery case could not reach a verdict after 48 hours of deliberation. The panel stood seven to five for conviction on the initial ballot and remained unchanged. Glass, vice president and general manager of the Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph, faced charges tied to withholding a franchise from a rival through Theodore A. Halsey and Charles Boxton. The jury was discharged, and prosecutors said they would press with related indictments.
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San Francisco
Louis Glass
Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Charles Boxton
Board of
City Supervisors
Theodore A. Halsey
Glass
Tacoma Probe Seals District Prostitution Ring Leaders
In an arrest sweep last night eight proprietresses of houses in Tacoma's restricted district were taken into custody. Two vanloads of beer whisky wine and champagne were confiscated. Prosecuting Attorney Rowland's office pledges continued action against the illicit network.
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Tacoma
Rowland
Lynched in Crelfeld Md for killing officer
In Crelfeld Maryland a mob lynched James Reed colored after he shot and killed Police Officer John H. Dougherty on Saturday. Police reported the mob acted early yesterday morning.
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Crisfield
John H. Dougherty
James Reed
Lyne
Bandit Robs Stage, Blocks Ukiah Street Obstructs Blocked Block
A lone bandit halted a stage to Witter Springs and later stopped a second Ukiah bound coach, taking jewelry and valuables from about 28 passengers. Separately, contractor H C Bromley offers to clear a street obstruction for 800 dollars, prompting merchants to oppose the permit and seek removal.
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iBy United Press
Ukiah
Inie Ecity
Witter Springs
Brie Lake
Upper Lake
Potter Valley
Bromley
Second Avenue
Summer Scholars Visit State University Leader at Eagle Harbor
President Kane hosted the summer school students at Eagle Harbor. Visitors enjoyed a clam bake, a trip to the Indian camps, and a surf plunge. The picnic marked the season’s end for the summer scholars.
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Kane
The
State University
Eagle Harbor
Chief Wappenstein Eyes Retaining City Pound
The chief proposes keeping the West Seattle city pound and retaining the poundmaster, arguing the distance from the Ben Beattie suburb to the city is too far to transport dogs for impounding.
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Wappenstein
West Seattle
Ben Beattie
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