Exposition Transit and Facilities Guide for Fair Visitors
A detailed guide to transportation to and within the exposition grounds. It notes tram and coach routes from Madison to the landing, special through service every few minutes, and pricing. It lists gates for different passes, baby car storage, and access points around the grounds including the Pay tres ru and King County offices.
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Coat
Roende
Tam An
Tabligheal
Tate Rd
Madison
Madrona Ang
Exposition Grounds
King County
Seattle Salesman Arrested in East Seattle
United Press reports a Seattle traveling salesman named Stephen J was arrested in East Seattle after displaying a revolver in a saloon at Madison and Dearborn. Police officer Thomas Mulcahy stopped him at the railroad depot following eyewitness pursuit.
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Seattle
East
City United Press
Stephen J
Harrisonst
Halle
Wash
Madison
Dearborn Sia
Pedeatrione
Thomas Mulcabey
Panama libel case proceedings extended
Judge Anderson extended proceedings in the Panama libel case involving William McNamara and witnesses including Norman B. Mack Frank Hitchcock andGeo B Cartel The argument over legal residences resolved with Roosevelt listed as New York Taft as Ohio and a Washington residence for taxation and legal purposes
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TION
Panama
Reases
Norman B. Mack
Frank Hitchcock
Geo. B. Cartelyou
Simmons
Taft
Col Roosevelt
Roosevelt
New York
Mr. Taft
Ohio
Washington, D
Elihu Root
Washington
Rain Stops Flight at the Big Airship Display
Rain halted the big airship ascent and fireworks planned for the Pay Streak show. A lighting outage forced postponement of the Schubert Club concert, delaying events but promoters reported a strong day overall despite lower attendance. Bud Mare expected to resume ascensions today as crews prepare for a regular schedule.
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Eadh
Exposi
Schubert Club
Bud Mare
Et Louis
Brotherhood Celebrations Open at A-P Building Dedication
Several hundred Seward Peninsula residents attended the formal dedication of the A- P building as the Mctic Brotherhood marked the event. President Chilberg gave the address and a reception followed in the A. B building with a ball planned for the evening from to 12.
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Chilberg
A. B
Seward Peninsula
Aerial Flight Test Near Hoboken Island Reach
Era of early aviation report notes Wes A Long Aerial Flight from shore to upper river areas near Hoboken. Brief comments describe minor repairs after a glide and a slow approach over the Hudson Palisades. The piece blends scattered notes on aviation and music talk from the Times.
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Frank
Hoboken
Hadson
bin Ahlp
Thief targets clean clothes at 414 Spring Street
Karl Kiefer’s tailoring shop at 414 Spring Street was broken into when a robber smashed the window with a brick. The thief grabbed garments, Kiefer fired a revolver, and the burglar dropped the bundle and fled outside. Kiefer pursued but the thief escaped. description unavailable.
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Karl Kiefer
Kiefer
Admiral Is Entertained Treasury Report Details Receipts
Washington June 2 The treasury report today shows receipts 2,349,223 dollars and expenditures 2,180,000 dollars with a note on balance and handling of funds.
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Washington
Treasury Report
Queer Facts About Rogers Money Recounted
A long list of hypothetical feats measures Henry J. Rogers fortune in life, comparing daily income to scales of wealth. It imagines vast sums funding buildings, naval fleets, baby care, and national aid, highlighting extreme riches and economic impact through vivid calculations.
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Mis
Menry M. Rogere
Henry JH. Rogers
Rogers
Towers
Minneapolia
Omaha
Cleveland
World Exposition Shows Dry Success and Big Gate
Seattle reports a remarkable first day at the Northwest dry exposition as crowds surpass typical opening days. Officials note 17 percent of main gate admissions in seven hours, with industry figures calling it a new standard for world fairs. The event costs and exhibits draw regional and national interest, while transportation firm Santa Fe announces a $37 million bond and a 2.5 percent dividend.
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Merrimac
Gettysburg
Jamestown
Monitor
Seattle
McConnell
Ike & Plunge
N. Salih
Cairo
N. Salihead
Chicago
St. Louis
Haller
Corpa
Amorica
Buffalo Mill
Hagenbach
Animals
101 Ranch
Fighting the Flames
F. W. McConnell
Mr. Haller
Europe
Northwest
East
United Pres
New York
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
Hillman City
Green Lake
Birmingham
Everett
Sound
C. D. Hillman
State of Washington
Bouillon Hammers Seattle Electric to Fit Proper Fenders
City council ordered Seattle Electric to install adequate fenders on streetcars by June 1, 1909. A council inquiry led by Wardall and Bouillon found current fenders defective, described as death traps, causing numerous accidents. Bouillon pledged scrutiny as he reviews the resolution and enforces compliance.
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Seattle Electric Company
Mr. Rotilton
Parsifal Tonight at Arcade Hall Free Screens
Max Heindal of Los Angeles opens a free stereopticon lecture series at Arcade Hall near Union Street with an address on Wagner’s Parsifal. About 49 colored views illustrate scenes from the drama and several instrumental selections from the score accompany the presentation.
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Heindal
Los Angeles
Seoonday
Union St
Judge Donworth Denounces Hotel Runner For Jury Contempt
Judge Donworth sharply rebuked William J. Wright, a hotel manager and naturalized citizen, for contempt of the jury system. Wright, summoned as a venireman, argued the court had no right to employ him, was excused as unfitted for jury duty, and denied a final reply as the court ordered.
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United States
Donworth
William J. Wright
Hotel Herald
United Minton
Wright
May Wendt
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
Danworth
Japanese royal pair to visit America after Europe tour
The article notes Prince and Princess Naahimoto, currently in France, will travel to England for royal hospitality and then come to the United States within two months. It describes the princess as exceedingly beautiful and the prince's devotion, citing European observers.
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America
Prince
Princess Naahimoto
France
England
United States
Sie Wenn
Bank Clearings Reported Across Seattle Tacoma Portland
Seattle, Tacoma and Portland report clearings totals for the day with balances noted. A sporting extra promises late night coverage with up to the minute news and game notes in the streets after the ball game.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
The Star Sport Extra Delivers Late Night Ball Game News
The Star Sport Extra will hit the streets immediately after the game ends providing up to the minute ball game coverage. It promises rapid updates and continuous headlines as the action unfolds.
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Bing
Sporting Extra
The
Star Sporting Extra
Ballard Woman Dies After Long Illness
Ballard, June 2. Mrs. Steinert of 2260 South Ave N.W. died at her residence yesterday morning after a long illness. The funeral will be held tomorrow from the family home. Police shifts were changed today as Malta station saw new faces and Sergeant Collier replace Sergeant King as morning commander. A fat men's ball tryout in Mullen's store requires lining up at the counter. A nail and tape measure are described as part of a screening setup for birth and weight verification.
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Ballard
Mre & Steinert
Soth
N. Wy
Malta
Sergeant Collier
Sergeant King
Mullen
SPIOUT? Southern Pacific Wins San Jose Franchise
The Southern Pacific company secured a four year franchise to operate street lines in San Jose after Jere Burke of Harriman interests outbid San Jose Traction. renewal attempt failed. The winning bid reached $11,000.
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United Press
Ban Jose
Cal
Southern Pacific Company
Ban Jose Traction Company
Jere Burke
Harriman
San Jose Traction Company
Life of a Pimple Promises Quick Skin Cure
Advertisement for poulam a new skin remedy claims to cure eczema acne and other skin issues. It touts a 50 cent box sold at Quaker Drug Co locations and drug stores with an experimental free package by mail from Emergency Laboratories New York. It asserts the product clears the complexion overnight and pimples in twenty four hours.
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Quaker Drug Co
First Av
Pike St
West Twenty-fifth
New York
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Params Canal
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MCTIC_ BROTHERHOOD
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Wes
Haydn
Markley
AWA Times
J. N. Saxe
Admiral Taichi
T. Bone
Plewett
Fremont
Rogere
Nathan Straus
Philanthroplet
United
United States Navy
Mag. H. H. Rogers
Tangier
Fairy Gorge
Tiveen
IE. CO
Council
Bouillon
the Security Building Company
Central
Judge Donworth
Talesman
Prince and Princess
Nashimoto
Yosemite
Enora
Puget Sound
Pier 6
Ocean
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