Britt and Nelson Ready for Weigh-In in Best Condition
NCISCO July 31 The Britt Nelson fight weighs heavily on fighters as both men say they are in peak form. Nelson predicts a firm victory claiming reports of his poor condition are false while Britt counters that he trained six months and will win if not then he will quit the game. Both expect to be pronounced in perfect condition at weigh-in tonight.
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Smallest Baby Weighs 19 Ounces At Birth
A birth in York records a baby weighing 19 ounces 4 drams, claimed as the smallest living newborn. Providence had a 22 ounce infant previously noted. The tale highlights record baby sizes and municipal notes mix with a light society tone.
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Cement Walk Replacement Order for City Streets
The board of public works orders all wooden sidewalks on the west side of First between Madison and Walton to be replaced immediately with cement walks. The note appears tied to July 1906 financial totals showing permits totaling 1 249 208 and 1 502 662.
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City Hall Sets Three Committee Meetings This Evening
Three committees of the campel convene tonight at city hall. Health and sanitation, fire and water, and the city lights and meeting committees will hold sessions to discuss local issues.
Seattle Deaths and Births Recorded in Local Notices
Deaths were registered for Mrs. Margaret M. King 70 Beattie General Hospital names Jobe Gracye Jobe 25 July 29 Birth records show Dearing daughter Andersen son Ashby daughter Webb daughter Powert son Butler son Washburn son Falkenberg Shourd son Bantich daughter Gleanty Halliowhipw Navy Yard and other entries list ages and addresses in Seattle West Seattle Rainier Beach Millman City and surrounding areas.
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Jack Ashby
Rainier Beach
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M. V. Bh. Webb
Washington
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Hemlock
Butler
J. W. Butler
Gold Lump Weighing 609 Pounds Arrives on Humboldt
The Humboldt docking from Skagway brings a massive gold nugget weighing 609 pounds valued at 140 777 dollars. It arrived with a full passenger list and considerable other gold aboard, prompting careful handling by expressmen and a rapid move to the assay office.
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The Mikado and Broadway Shows At Local Theaters
Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado heads a week of offerings at the Grand Opera house. The Hurglar's Daughter melodrama plays at Beattle, with Emma Bunting in a lead. Other stages feature Mc Kay and Cantwell, Swan's Alligators, May Melville, and Flying Martinis. The Lyric presents a double bill Whose Baby and California in 49 with a matinee Saturday. Third Avenue runs Carmen with Laurette Taylor. Lana Park vaudeville shows attract crowds on the street. Star Theater vaudeville features eight turns and eleven performers with new songs and moving pictures.
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Overnight Entries for The Meadows Thursday Races
The Meadows overnight entries list five furlong selling races for two year olds with horses including Bravia, Ban Raw, Fightly, Snap Dragon, Brookfea, and others. The program also shows a five furlong race with multiple entries and a one mile race for two year olds and up featuring Ripper Royal Red Gervlette Dora L and more.
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Blight on the Goulds Narrowly Divides Marital Bliss
New York gossip notes Frank Jay Gould and Helen M. Kelly facing rumors of strain after six years of marriage. Helen denies detectives pursuing her and says a reconciliation is possible. The Goulds, known for immense railroad wealth and high society, have long been described as deeply devoted. The exact cause of the rift remains unspecified.
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Steamer Joanie Loads Cargo for Southwestern Alaska Trip
On the front page the steamer Joanie is loading cargo for her voyage to Southwestern Alaska points. The schooner Willie R. Hume arrived in port from San Pedro after a slow 29 day voyage. The steamer Santa Clara arrived from Southwestern Alaska. A tugboat committee will depart for San Francisco to confer with Supervising Inspector John Birmingham about regulation changes. The issue may be taken to Washington.
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Steamer Iroquois Ready for Wireless Telegraph Gear
The Steamer Iroquois sailing the Seattle to Vancouver run is set to receive wireless telegraph apparatus, boosting communication on the route. The upgrade reflects ongoing improvements in maritime tech across Pacific coast services.
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Catalina Island to Become Gibraltar of the Pacific
Los Angeles July 20 The government plans convert Catalina Island into a miniature Gibraltar to serve as an auxiliary naval base for fortifications at San Diego and San Pedro. Acquisition would be by condemnation with a 40000 acre rocky terrain remaining steep and inaccessible. The island lies 27 miles from San Pedro and wild goats roam its cliffs. A specific appropriation will be sought from the next Congress for the transformation.
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Local Birth Notices From City Addresses
Gieandy 613 Eighth av July 5 a son. O Fisherty to wife of John O Maherty Columbia City July 23 a son. Rodenhausern to wife of J Hodenhauser 1818 Howell at July 29 a son.
Publicity Bureau Discontinued in Tehpanting Town
The Bellingham Publicity bureau ends its operation this month after years of maintenance by the Chamber of Commerce of Tehpanting town. Che Hien remains as the contact for current matters.
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Bigelow Estate May Not Have Been Willed
Relatives in Seattle doubt a will exists for Harry A. Bigelow, wealthy Pike Street property owner who died in Europe. They suspect any document is a Masonic will stored with the local lodge. Clair V. Bigelow travels to New York to join Mrs. Bigelow. Property valued at about 500 000 includes the Bigelow Block, residences, Port Townsend holdings, and Beattie parcels.
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Cafe Declared Fair After Union Schedule Strike
The Cafe, once deemed unfair by the Cooks' and Watters' union on June 1, appears on the fair list after the proprietor signed an agreement to follow union rules. A new union helper started at Battleship Nebraska at Navy Yard as walkouts begin with the union's hours schedule.
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