Pirret Nominated as Next Librarian by Board Members
The board discusses Mr. Porret as candidate for successor to Mr. Smith who resigned to practice law. Also under consideration is another eastern man. Endorsers include Attorney General John Atkinson Henry Landin Rev M A Matthews Henry Ewing Thomas C Wiewell B L Blaine W D Comer F W Haker and W F Babcook.
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Porret
Smith
Mr. Pirret
Atty
Gen
John Atkinson
Henry Landin
M. A. Matthews
Henry Ewing
Thomas C. Wiewell
B. L. Blaine
W. D. Comer
F. W. Haker
W. F. Babcook
Freak Chicken Contest Attracts Noted Local Family
A local submission from Hughes at Auburs describes an infant Wyandotte hen and a remarkable chicken contest. The report notes a healthy child and a family involved, highlighting the oddity and community interest in the event.
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Hughes
Auburs
Wyandotte
Hmaeches
Dance Hall Closed Amid Prostitution and Liquor Charges
Reported irregularities at a local saloon and dance hall lead to closure orders. Proprietors face charges related to illicit drink sales and involvement with women. authorities allege unlawful activities at the Daw ball and surrounding venue.
Woman in Cupid Tale Becomes Spanish Ballad Muse
Fragmentary note describes a woman tied to a romantic legend in America and a Spanish city linked to a singer. Mentions a wealthy Bisir family and a Ricardo fe Paria in Madrid with a flag or gear at an event around July 1.
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Telemragh
Anwrica
Barre Joees
Tals Wisir
Bisir
Ricardo Fe Paria
Medrid
Case details in Madison custody dispute report
Fragmentary notes describe a custody dispute involving Edward Lytle of Seat Sreend and Mary FF, with mention of desertion and a sum of $79.4. The text references a 191 anti movement and a member of the Se Rachange company from Madison.
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Mary
Edward Lytle
al Fom
Se Rachange
Madison
Cas
Raffies Resigns and Other Wires From Across the World
London detective known as the Raffiee of England resigns after 26 years of service. Mrs Astor is confined to her hotel suite with a nervous breakdown. Premier Stolypin in St Petersburg resigns. High school boys in St Louis taboo neckwear. In Berlin a Washington professor's wife faces a murder accusation. Cree Indians hold annual sun dance in Butte. A street tunnel roof collapses in St Louis. A New Hampshire bill amendment alleges insanity in a long-running case. A London socialite faces manslaughter charges. At San Antonio, Lieut Mack Richardson is found dead in his hotel room with morphine notes.
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San Antonio
Tex
Mack Richardson
Sam Houston Hotel
Yukon territory commissioner named in place of resigned official
Former Judge Henderson of Vancouver has been appointed commissioner of the Yukon territory replacing W. W. RR Melnnes who resigned to join Haitian Columbia politics. Henderson will be chief Dominion government representative in the Klondike. Wisconsin assembly passes public utilities bill 17 to 10.
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Vance
B.C
Jodge Henderson
Vancouver
Yukon Territory
W. W. RR. Melnnes
Henderson
Klondike
Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
State Assembly
Yucatan Clears for Nome Departing Last of Fleet
The Yucatan cleared that night for Nome as the final ship in the first Nome fleet to sail. She carried 320 passengers and 1,900 tons of freight.
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Nome
Plumbing firm advertises high grade sanitary work
G. J. Brown Plumbing Co advertises sanitary work to protect health with modern methods and materials at reasonable prices. Located at 221 Pine St. Roth phones.
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G. J. Brown Plumbing Co
Pine St. Roth Phones
Yukon Boats Running on the Yukon River
Steamer Whitehorse arrived last night and the first steamer from Fairbanks has reached the river traffic toward Whitehorse. Passengers are en route to Seattle expected mid next week with connections at Skagway to the ocean rate.
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Dawson
Y. T
Yukon Sa
Whitehorse
Fairbanks
Seattle
Skagway
New Incorporations and Name Changes In Washington
In Olympia June filings, Lund von Swanson Mill changes name to Lundgren Mill. Pacific Ferrofix becomes Ferro Engineering works. Great Beaver Mining raises capital to 2 million. Alaska Company increases to 156000. New firms: Nickel Plate Shoe Co Beattie 40000. Mrymouth Shoe Co Beattie 40000. Becord Co Beattie 10000. L B Franklin Seattle 3900.
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Olympia
June
Lund von Swanson Mill Company
Verett
Lundgren Mill Company
Pacific Ferrofix Company
Beattie
Ferro Engineering Works
Great Breelaior Mining Company
Alaska Company
Nickel Plate Shoe Company
W. J. Johnston
R. A. Johnston
A. B. Johnston
O. Becord & Co
J. A. Becord
Eleante Secord
Mrymouth Shoe Company
RA. Johnston
A. E. Johnston
L. B. Pranklin, Incorporated
Seattle
L. B. Franklin
C. ©. Pant, Jr
M. FP. Brown
Japan Shows Her Hand in Labor Immigration Talks
A representative of Japanese residents in the United States met with Foreign Minister Hayashi in Tokyo. He reports Mayashi assured rejection of mutual labor immigration restriction. Hayashi said Japan would push to remove the treaty clause on labor limits when revised in 1909, while America is not expected to yield easily.
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Tokio
United States
Hayashi
Mayashi
Japan
America
Firemen Win Across-The-Board Pay Increases
City council joint committees approve salary raises for the fire department with gains across ranks. Chief from 200 to 226 dollars monthly. first assistant chief to 175. second assistant chief to 160. captains, lieutenants, engineers, stokers, pilots, and pipemen all see raised pay effective next Monday night.
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Fieet Clase
Local man fined after threatening shooting in court
Alfred M. Hadi was fined 100 in Justice Carrolls court for drawing a gun and threatening to shoot James Methrew in Ballard Monday. Methrews daughter and a Salvation Army worker intervened to induce Hadi to lower the weapon. He says he will appeal.
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Alfred M. Hadi
Justice Carroll
James Methrew
Ballard
Hadi
Metirew
Methrew
Salvation Army
Bend
Theatres Highlight Star Power At Grand and Avenue
Mrs Leslie Carter returns to the Grand starring in Du Barry with Otto Skinner in The Duel. Upcoming shows promise a new Grand layout and appearances by Alpha actors including Annie Russell Viola Allen and Mrs Fiske in celebrated Shakespeare and modern dramas.
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MralLeatie
Otte Skinner
Seattle
My Skineer
Theater Francaise
Paria
Henri Levedan
Otto Skinner
Cymbeltine
Annie Russell
Masferd
Viola Allen
Mort
Nellie the Beautiful Cloak Model at Beattle Theater
The piece Nellie the Beautiful Cloak Model, lauded as a dramatic tale of poverty and love, opens for a week at the Beattle theater starting tomorrow afternoon. Queen of the White Slaves will be shown tonight as part of the program. The Burgess Stock company remains comfortable in residence and will present an extended list of popular dramas to patrons.
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Nellie
Beattle Theater
Burgess Stock Company
Graustark closes at the Lis theater tonight
Aileen May and William Denton star in the romantic drama Graustark at the Lis theater with the final performance tonight. The program also previews The Man From Rio a merry comedy opening tomorrow afternoon praised in the East for its light humor and tale of a respectable man jailed for a trivial offense.
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Graustark
Lis
Aileen May
William Denton
Feo
Mexico
Derby Mascot at Third Avenue to Open Next Week
The Charles A. Taylor company brings The Derby Mascot to Third Avenue starting tomorrow with matinees. Laurette Taylor tops the cast in an elaborate third act stage setting and a Dallas shot scene promised as part of the bill.
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Charles A. Taylor
Third Avenue
Laurette Taylor
Whitney Stable
Dallas
New York Co
Prichs
Faust
Ethel Harrymore at the Grand in Hie Excellency the Governor
Ethel Harrymore will be seen at the Grand in Hie Excellency the Governor, a stage appearance noted as upcoming with the actress in a leading role.
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Ethel Harrymore
Stronger Sex to Open Next Season at Apollo London
The Stronger Sex starring Maude Peary with John Cort is in its sixth month at the Apollo in London and rivaling the longest running shows. Johnny Foley appears this month with Lew Dockstader’s Minstrels at the Grand Theatre. Dixie Land features a dainty southern spectacle with a long list of performers introducing John Neff the bounding buck dancer.
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John Cort
Maude Peary
Apollo Theater
London
Johnny Foley
Lew Dockstader
the Grand
Dixie Land
Tommy Hyde
Marty Nieman
Joe Bean
Harry Dubali
John Dale
Jack Girard
James Monshan
James Doyle
John Schroeder
John Daly
George A. William Gordos
A. Gordon
William Cawley
Willie Poley
John Neff
Bounding Buck Dancer
Eddie’s Disappearance Stirs Local Cirrus Circus Tale
The Star reports the missing Eddie Taylor aged 11 from Beconday and Cedar, who left home after references to a circus lure. A letter from Eddie to The Star says the motive was not the ring or calliope but his wish to obey his parents and return home.
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Eddie Taylor
Mia. H
Vaylor
Beconday
Eddie
Eureta
Sunset Wires Restored After Spider Webs Batters Line
Daily dispatch from Los Angeles reports coastwise spider webs across the Sunset telephone line caused repeated outages. The directorate spent many dollars to repair the damage and restore service between the city and southern points. The supervisor determined webs along the coast thickened enough to retard transmission.
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Angeles
Coast Line
Comedian Max Figman Heads for London and Australia
Max Figman continues in The Man on the Box and will tour until February with plans for John Cort to introduce him in London and Australia. Montana grants a license to the Whellington Fire Insurance Co. ose.
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Max Figman
John Cort
London
Australls
McGrath
State of
Montana
Whellington Fire Insurance Co
Ose
Five degrees of excellence One money back guarantee
A grocery offer advertises Schilling's Best products with a money back promise if the buyer is not satisfied. The deal emphasizes a full refund and implies a strong quality guarantee to shoppers. Local store language stresses customer satisfaction and value.
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