Northern Pacific Campaign Renames Mt Rainier Tacoma
Seattle activists protest a Northern Pacific effort to label Mt. Rainier as Tacoma on all maps. Officials fear widespread misnaming will mislead visitors and residents. The piece urges civic response against the railroad’s map campaign.
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Tacoma
MT. Rainier
Seattle
United States
Northern Pacific Railroad
Theorthern Pacific
Northern Pacific
City of Destiny
Railroads Seek Federal Injunction Over Rate Law
Eighteen railroads urge a federal court to block the maximum freight rate law set to take effect today claiming the rates are confiscatory. They request a temporary injunction as hearings proceed. Meanwhile local events include the Eastern Star event at Fraternal Temple and campus activities at the Oregon Building.
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Board of Railway Commissioners
Ladies of the Eastern Star
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Oregon
Knights of Columbus Delegates Arrive At World’s Fair
Portland crowds welcome delegates from the Knights of Columbus National Convention who arrived by special train from Los Angeles. The scene marks another record attendance day at the fair grounds with numerous attractions drawing visitors.
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Portland
Ore
Wrld
National Convention of the Knights of Columbus
Los Angeles
Oregon Land Fraud Panel Draws Farmers and Fruit Growers
In Portland selections for a land fraud trial panel show rural members dominate with one farmer and many fruit growers. Names were taken from a five year old list to avoid bias. Separately US Boiler Inspectors suspend licenses of Captains Spencer and Scanlon after a collision near Dulles City, with appeals planned.
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Furore
J. H. Mitchell
Oregon
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United States
Edwards and Fuller
W. Spencer
Syd Scanlon
Spencer
Dulles City
Lington
Wedding on the Trail at Ore Amid Exposition Feats
Corinne a koochie dancer and Henry a cornetist in Innes band wed in a procession on camels at the ai exposition in Oregon. Guests and witnesses rode camels as music and cheering filled the scene, a Santa beard officiant announced the marriage, and Great Northern Railway offered reduced round trip fares to several eastern cities.
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Innes
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Great Northern Railway
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Sioux
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St. Louis
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Yankee yacht leads finish with Atlantic arrival photos
Pictures of the Yankee yacht at the finish first as the Atlantic arrives off the Lizard. London staff photographer for the Seattle Star from the Scripps. M'Rae press association boat Lady of the Isles.
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Lizard
London
Seattle Star
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Scripps
M'Rae
Press Association
Hoodoo on Grant Vessel Crisis Sparks Alarm
The Hoodoo revenue cutter Grant faces a dire crisis as two chief engineers die and another is poisoned. One engineer fled. Cutchin has returned to Portland after a narrow escape. The vessel cannot procure a replacement chief engineer and remains unable to leave port.
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Webber
Cutchin
Hoodoo Haunts the Grant as Coast Engineers Fall
A bayward rumor-laden tale says a deathly hoodoo haunts the United States revenue cutter Grant. Captains and engineers vanish to hospital and sea, while old sailors call for sinking the ship to end the ghostly threat. Captain Kilgore laughs at hoodoo talk as temporary chief engineer Owen plans to depart.
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Trained to Hang Delayed by Wreck Near Birmingham
A Birmingham bound train carrying Harvey Smith John Collier and Will Jackson three inmates sentenced to death wrecked at Boyle near Birmingham Alabama causing a delay to the planned hanging which may not occur today.
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Harvey Smith
John Collier
Will Jackson
Boyle
Engineer Wallace to confer with Taft on Panama canal materials
Chief Engineer Wallace departs Panama to meet Secretary Taft about canal projects. Discussion centers on purchasing materials including seven million vitrified brick rock crushers and rollers for paving in Panama.
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Wallace
Taft
Knights of Columbus Day and Eastern Star Day Observed
Portland observes Knights of Columbus day at the exposition with delegates from the recent Los Angeles national convention. The event also marks Order of Eastern Star day with related activities and ceremonies accompanying the expo.
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Knights of Columbus
Los Angeles
Order of Eastern Star
Men’s Balbriggan Undergarments From The Old Reliable Brand
An advertisement touts natural balbriggan men’s undergarments praised as sturdy and well made, a trusted choice for years, emphasizing durability and reliable finish.
Umbria Draws Crowds in Puget Sound Visit
Large crowds gather at the Puget Sound bay as the Italian cruiser Umbria anchors off the city. Commander Corsi welcomes visitors and tours the ship while locals host private dinners and escort officers through streets, reflecting warm reception for the Italian navy.
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Umbria
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Editor in Trouble in New Orleans Conspiracy Case
Dominick C. O'Malley, owner and editor of the New Orleans Daily item, was arrested in New Orleans on a charge of importing thieves and conspiring to assassinate the newly elected chief of police BS Whitaker.
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Dominick C. O'Malley
Daily Item
BS. Whitaker
Man Picked Up Drunk With 420 Dollars In South Black District
W H Ward, an American seaman, found drunk at 7 25 AM in the Black district south of the tender loin. He had 420 in gold and green backs when police counted his money. Ward was jailed on drunkenness. Five inmates were sent to state prison from Walla Walla penitentiary on Thursday night: T Davis 10 years burglary, R Luener 15 months grand larceny, J Raison 6 years burglary, A St Denis 3 years burglary, R Ruffner 1 year burglary.
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Marriage License for Harris Meikle Couple
Walter Hamilton Harris and Monita Maynard Meikle obtained a marriage license Thursday morning. The wedding is planned for Saturday evening at the bride's parents home, 721 East Denny Way, Seattle.
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Monita Maynard Meikle
James B. Meikle
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
East Denny Way
Funeral services for Benjamin L. Roberts
Funeral services for Benjamin L. Roberts 85 father in law of the late ex Mayor Thomas J. Humes were held from the residence on Twenty third avenue south Friday afternoon. The obituary notes veteran status and references family connections and an overseas visit by BW Minter and a husband in Valdez.
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Thomas J. Humes
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Death of Fenwick B. Stewart in logging camp crash
Everett resident Fenwick B. Stewart died at a local hospital after his leg was crushed in a log logging camp. He refused amputation citing his Christian Science beliefs, which physicians say would have saved his life.
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Fenwick B. Stewart
Conspiracy Charges Filed Against Multiple Defendants
A federal grand jury returned a true bill charging conspiracy against Frank 0 Marrian alias Frank Stone Oliver Quinlan alias Stewart Storey Stanley Frances alias Arthur 8 Hester Walter B Riggs alias W Reach Richmond and Estelle Graham alias Sophie Beck. Former Storey-Coltes associates linked to a shut government run get rich quick scheme. all except Francis are fugitives. Liverpool obituary notes Sir John Archibald Wilcox tobacco magnate and Courier owner dies.
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Oliver Quinlan
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Hester
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Opening of The Financier Delayed by Travel Woes
Owing to missed connections Barney Bernard and company postpone the opening of The Financier to Saturday night at the Grand Opera house Seattle. Bernard will appear only Saturday evening with Sunday through the week offering Colb and Dill in their German acts and a fifty-strong cast. Queen of the Highway draws crowds at the Third Avenue theater and next week Taylor stages The Girl Engineer with the same company.
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