Marine Laws Not Enforced On Open Waters
Olympia June six The state Steamboat Inspection law which takes effect June 12 will be enforced only on inland lakes and waters with no sea outlet and not on salt water Assistant Attorney General A J Palliser told Labor Commissioner Charles Hubbard ex officio steamboat inspector that federal authority over all state waters supersedes the state law attempting to apply on Puget Sound the Columbia River and other open waters would cause a conflict with federal jurisdiction The federal authority covers vessels under 15 tons but sets rules for smaller craft which clash with state regulations
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Star Special Service
Olympia
A. J. Palliser
Charles Hubbard
Puget Sound
Columbia River
Lost election bet leads to insanity case in Portland
Portland report says W L Foss, a hotel resident and optician, declared insane after losing the mayoral race and betting $90 on Devlin. Foss was taken to Salem for asylum placement following official examination.
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Portland
Devlin
W. L. Foss
Foss
Salem
Ballard Grammar Schools Hold Woodland Track Meet
Ballard grammar schools hold a track meet at Woodland field this afternoon with about 50 participants in 18 events.
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Ballard Grammar Schools
Woodlands
Feline with two bodies shown to university zoology students
Mrs J E Whittier presented a one headed cat with two bodies to zoological students yesterday. The rare kitten was lively for hours after birth but died later. It will be preserved in alcohol for study by students.
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J. E. Whittier
Zoological
University
Witnesses to Maple Crossing Interurban collision in Georgetown
Witnesses described an Interurban line Hed train colliding with a wagon at Maple Crossing Georgetown about 20 miles from town last Saturday. Authorities sought information from residents and passengers who might have seen the incident or heard the impact.
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Maple Crossing
Georgetown
George
Congdos
New Block
Knox Platform Endorses Knox for President at State GOP Meet
Knox led the Republican estate convention in Knox Marringburg endorsing Knox for president and rejecting Gov. Penrose for state treasurer signaling Penrose’s retirement.
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Marriesburg
Republican Estate
Knox
Penrose
Tragic Double Shooting In Los Angeles Home
In Los Angeles a grocery owner on Central Avenue shot his wife in the head with a revolver after she returned the weapon yesterday morning, then killed himself. Mrs. Harrington is gravely wounded and dying. Harrington died at the scene after consuming alcohol earlier.
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Los Angeles
Cal
W. C. Harrington
Central Av
Councilman backs certified milk ordinance move
Councilman Crichton chairman of health and sanitation committee endorses Health Officer Calhoun’s certified milk plan. He will urge passage of the new milk ordinance at Friday’s committee meeting and supports publishing test results and dairyman names of suppliers below standard. Patman Boot noted as beat boat for Alaska at Hall’s 111 First Ave. evening.
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Crichton
Calhoun Tn Bia
Patman
Alaska
Hall
First Ave
Cinch for Railroads
Washington dispatch reports the government plans a bill within two weeks targeting the anthracite railroads. It will claim the roads crippled coal output, owned most coal company stock, controlled tidewater connections, and effectively moved coal from bed to fireplace.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Washington
Ott
Earles Brothers Reportedly Sell Out Puget Sound Lumber
Rumor in Bellingham says John and Michael Earles have closed their lumber and timber interests on Puget Sound including the South Ride mill and sold to eastern buyers. Manager Archie B. Martin of the mill, in conference with J. H. Bloedell of Larson Lumber, could not confirm. He directed inquiries to Michael Barnes in Seattle.
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Bellingham
John
Michael Earles
Puget Sound
Big South Ride
Archie B. Martin
J. H. Bloedell
Larson Lumber Company
Michael Barnes
Seattle
Death of Montana magnate F P Cowell noted in telegram
A telegram from Long Beach California announces the death of F P Cowell a prominent and wealthy miner in Montana He owned large stock interests near Chinook Montana where he accrued a fortune The report identifies him as a leading figure in the state’s mining and business scenes.
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Butte
Mont
Long Beach
Cal
F. P Cowell
Wicer
Montana
German Official Sentenced for Information Disclosure
Berlin reports Herr Poeplas, ex-officer of the foreign office, sentenced to three months imprisonment for providing information on colonial administration to Herr Braberser, a Reichstag member.
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Berlin
Jane
Herr Poeplas
Foreign Office
Herr Braberser
Reichstag
Cute your bille im half at 118 Pike Street
A brief note locates a business at 118 Pike Street opposite the Bon Marche. The message uses informal language and appears to be an address reference or informal bidding notation. No clear event or person is identified.
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Pike Street
Bon Marche
Boston
Anniversary of Big Fire Changes Seattle City
Eighteen years after a massive blaze swept Seattle blocks leaving embers and ruin the city rebuilt with modern structures. Fire survivors plan a picnic and exercises to mark the anniversary and honor the brigade.
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Big
Rulne
Ariven
Beattle
Theatre listings show a busy week at multiple venues
Mrs Leslie Carter arrives at the Grand for Du Barry as Zaza has a Wednesday matinee. Beatty hosts Queen of the White Slaves to large crowds while Nellie the Beautiful Cloak Lady is promoted for next week. A 10000 Beauty appears Friday at the Ly ric theater with Lewis Lake company concluding at the Lot. Rawstark a tale of love plays at Ao wet Star theater all week as A stolen Kid by Gavin Platt Peaches earns applause. Chas Howser & Co present Home Sweet Home with Georgie Clark gaining popularity as a Booth ball singer.
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Leslie Carter
du Barry
Nellie
Star Theater
Gavin, Platt & Peaches
Chas, Howser & Co
Georgie Clark
Judge plans eight story flats for families with children
Local attorney Judge W H H Tard intends to build an eight story apartment at Burmmitt Ave and Harrison St admitting only families with children. He argues such housing can prove profitable by applying a face propagation approach and claims a month’s rent will be shared by families with a newborn during tenancy.
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W. HH. Tard
Burmmitt Av
Harrison Ot
Navy yard tour aboard new steamer Tourtet departs Sunday
Port Orchard Route ships Tourtet leaves at 10:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Sunday for the navy yard. Visitors may view the battleship Nebraska in dry dock and note arrivals of the Oregon, Wisconsin, and gunboat Neston. Boat departures from Pier 2 occur at 1:20, 10, and 11:20 a.m. plus 1:16, 2:80, 4, and 7:90 p.m. from Yealer Way. Round trip fare 60 cents.
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Port Orchard
Navy Yard
Tourtet
Nebraska
Oregon
Wisconsin
Neston
Yealer Way
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James D. Hoge
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J. D. Lewman
Emanuel Rosenberg
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Eadward N. Dunn
Chas HH. Bebb
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N. TB. Soiner
Union Savings & Trust Co
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Chereyet
Noge Didg
Alaska Banking and Safe Deposit Co
Nome, Alneka
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Bissell
Grand Rapids
Wee Ester
Agency For
Rederick & & Nelson Es Furnishera
Zuzu
National Biscuit Company
Greenwood
Monthly
P. Fay Company
Bailey
Jones
Puget
Pran
Cline
Second
Security Savings and Safe Deposit Co
Benocca Street
Ser
Jvet
Ladies’ Union
Raymond & Hoyt Pike Street
Union Tailors
Third Ave
Washington St
Woodhouse & Platt Furniture Co
Ind
Downing
Hide
California
Keystone Liquor CO
Sunset
Main
West Tract
West & Wheeler, Colman Building
Shattle-Tacoma
Lyrice
Kohler & Chase
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