Doings at Ballard and Nearby Thefts
Robbers strike in Ballard area stripping porches, umbrellas, and drying clothes. A small fishing boat is attempted stolen from Salmon Bay Friday night. Ballard Record debuts after buying Ballard Bee. Ballard high school commencement at Junction Hall draws strong turnout. Tokyo reports Rose resting well with improving prospects. Russian parole decision delayed for one day.
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Salmon Bay
Junction Hall
Ballard
Last Spike Drives Epoch in The Dalles Portage Line
The last spike of a nine and a half mile portage railroad from Celilo to Big Eddy was driven amid a noted assembly of governors, senators, and representatives. The line, built to bridge the rapids for steamers, marks a victory for Oregon against railroad corporations and promises lower Inland Empire rates under the Harriman system. Governors Chamberlain Mead Gooding Pardee and many congressmen attended the dedication and ceremonies.
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Dalles
Ore
Cecile
Elito
Big Eddy
Celilo Canal
Oregon
George H. Chamberlain
Mead
Washington
Gooding
Idaho
Pardee
California
Wheelright
Chamber of Commerce
Charles W. Fulton
United States
Killa Overman
North Carolina
C. D. Clark
Wyoming
Hedge
Littauer
Patterson
Southwick
Small
Henry
Hermann
Heyburn
Wallace
Lewiston
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Inland Empire
Duchess Entry Shows Grand Berlin Festive Wealth
The duchess arrived near the Brandenburg gate greeted by the chief burgomaster city officials and 100 daughters of leading families who presented flowers to their future empress. The girls wore Gretchen costumes with braids down the back.
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Brandenburg Gate
Gretchen
Black Friday Hoodoo Report From Justice Court
Justice Davis and court staff faced a rough day described as hoodoo with a funeral in the morning and multiple disruptions. Rose Read of The Dalles, Oregon was placed in temporary confinement as officials sought the prosecuting witness who feared Black Friday and could not be located.
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Justice Davis
McKnight
Pretty Rose Read
Dalles
Ore
Caywood and Smith
F. Cowles
Green Lake
Woodland Park
Cowles
Chemi Frank Strauss
C. Claussen
Strauss
Duchess Cecelia Arrives in Berlin for Royal Wedding Festivities
Berlin reports the arrival of Duchess Cecelia of Mekleburg Schwerin to meet Crown Prince at the station. Imperial party escorted to Belle Vue Castle amid cheering crowds as banners and pictures of the couple adorn the city. Separately, city disputes arise over a Woodland Park driveway project leading to court actions and a courtroom adjournment after four unsettled cases.
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Berlin
Cecelia
Lost grip in hurry driver cited for crossing offense
J J Kunz guest at Palace hotel hurried to reach the hostelry Friday night. G B Tate back driver picked him at Union depot and sped to the hotel violating the crossing ordinance. A report of a lost suitcase with most of the fare and his wife's clothing revealed the offense. The grip lay on the front seat. the driver says it fell before he saw it.
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J. J. Kunz
Palace Hotel
Tate
Union Depot
City in Revolt Over Creek Tax Resistance
June 3 report from Mubroger notes open revolt over Creek Indian tribal tax payment. Fears of arrest of the entire municipal authorities on charges of resisting federal authority.
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Mubroger
L. T
Look Out for Northern Pacific Train Changes
Northern Pacific announces service changes beginning June 4 affecting departures and routes. Travelers should check timetables for revised schedules and platform adjustments at major stations.
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Northern Pacific
Eee
Madison Park Dreamland Attracts Summer Crowds In Seattle
June reports show large Sunday gatherings at Madison Park with a variety of amusements including chute, circle swing, ponies, dancing pavilion, Katzenjammer castle, shooting gallery, row boats and more. Visitors are urged to ride Madison streetcar to Seattle’s Dreamland for a carefree day away from worries and household duties.
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First Avenue
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Second Ave
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Pike Street
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Alexandria
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Ote
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Brooks & Duncan
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Coney Isle
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Madison
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Lake Washington
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Johnson Boat
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