Washington Pioneers Assemble for Annual Reunion
The Washington Pioneers Association held its annual reunion at Pioneer Hall near Madison Park with 600 members present out of 900 total. The program opened with an invocation by G F Whitworth, reports by Gen. J B Metcalf, and a eulogy for ex Presidents McGilvra and David T. Denny. A lake excursion on the King County took place this afternoon and an entertainment is planned at the Third Avenue Theater. Sixteen pioneers are listed among the deceased, and tomorrow features a noon dinner and an afternoon program with songs, oration, and further tributes to pioneer women.
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Washington Pioneers’ Assoon
Pioneer Ball
Madison Park Pavilon
G F. Whitworth
J. B. Metcalf
McGilvra
W. ©. Thompsang
Arlen Weir
David T
W. H. Whit
King
Louvre saloon owner Isaac Marks dies at Betebrook home
Isaac Marks a proprietor of the Louvre saloon at 1006 Avenue collapsed and died around five o clock in his Betebrook apartment on Second Street. He had suffered heart disease for some time and died unexpectedly soon after telling his son he wished for a doctor. Marks, about 40 years in business, leaves a widow and a son. Body removed to the undertaking.
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Isaac Marks
Louvre
Avenue
Betebrook
Marka
Marks
Myre
Macks
Io Call
Wife shoots husband in quarrel shocks town
A quarrel ended with Crawford shot by his wife. The wounded man, formerly a con and yardmaster on the Pacific, is not in serious danger. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon and was reported from Arlington hotel room.
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Crawford
Pacific
For Men Only. Wallis Cathe Oe Meadys.
Basement Dexter Mor cer. First ave. and Washing to n.
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Wallis Cathe Oe Meady
Dexter Morcer
Convention to adjourn if ticket settled early
Chicago June 21 delegates move to finish business by tomorrow night with early adjournment favored. Foraker Black and chairman Payne outspoken for snap session as the convention is already clear. Dilling seated amid absence of Brainerd and Marper. a resolution backs enlarging the American merchant marine. Ashton Sweeney Perley McMartin Lewis named to key posts.
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Chicago
New York
Payne
National Committee
Foraker
Gov. Black
George W. Dilling
King County
Braetuse Brainerd
F.C. Marper
James M. Ashton
W. Hingham
A. W. Perley
Charles Sweeney
G. Lewis
Women Sit as Delegates at Convention
Chicago June 21 four women sit among the alternates in the convention hall. They travel from Western states where women vote to take seats as alternates with Mrs J B West of Idaho veteran from the 1900 Idaho Republican state convention. Mrs Jennie Nelson of Utah and Mrs C E Lefevre join from Colorado with Mrs A A Eldridge seated as alternate for Judge Nixon who could not attend.
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Chicago
Mra
J. B. West
Idaho
Jennie Nelson
Utah
Chas. Nelson
C. E. Lefevre
A. A. Eldridge
Colorado
Nixon
Ankeny Wins in Hot Fight for National Committeeman
Chicago, June 21. After a protracted and tense convention, Senator Levi Ankeny was elected national committeeman from Washington by delegates over James M. Ashton and John S. McMinn. The contentious contest concluded with Ankeny securing the post.
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Chicago
Levi Ankeny
Washington
James M. Ashton
John 8. McMinn
Beattie Alki to Build New Coney Island Pier
The Beattie Alki Transportation Company announced work on a new pier at Coney Island near the King & Winge shipyards. Construction will start within days to shorten the walk for beachgoers and improve access.
Local Residents Report Assaults in Fourteenth Avenue South
Mrs M B Brooks of 1529 Fourteenth Avenue South and R F Ferel of 2311 Fourteenth Avenue South report a man has insulted a young girl in the area. A woman fired at the man days ago, who has resumed the depraved actions. John Morgan stayed with a friend identified as George on Fourteenth Avenue and Yesterday and awoke to find his gold watch missing.
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Mre
M. B. Brooks
Fourteenth Avenue South
R FE. Ferel
John Morgan
George
Fourteenth Avenue
Morgan
Thieves Target Jewelry During Beattie Transfer Move
Beattie Transfer Company reports several jewelry pieces missing from Mrs Ballard’s household goods during a move. Losses include a gold watch a gold pin a gold ring and a tie pin. Police investigate suspecting sneak thieves exploited the truck shift.
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Beattie Transfer Company
Ballard
Alki Point Prepares Unprecedented Fourth of July Festivities
Alki Point plans its greatest Fourth of July celebration with daytime athletic events and a night fireworks display. Carpenters are building a band stand directed by A B C Denniston and local residents. Denniston says the band will play two or three nights weekly through the summer.
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Alki Point
Carpentiere
A. B.C. Denniston
Denniston
Massive irrigation plan announced for 160000 acres
Caldwell Idaho June 21 an irrigation project by Malheur Power and Irrigation Company aims to irrigate 160000 acres of arid land at a cost of 5000000 funded by Oregon Idaho and Colorado capitalists. The scheme uses the Amyhee river with a 120 foot high dam at Box canyon to store water for a 150000 acre irrigation network and power supply within 100 miles of Graves and Ontario.
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Caldwell
Idaho
Malheur Power and Irrigation Company
Oregon
Colorado
Snake River
Ontario
Amyhee
Jordan
Crooked
Enginee
Slick
Balt Lake
War Mountain
Marriage Licenses Granted to Several Couples
In the city records, Kameon Higley and Margaret Donaldson both of Evergreen are listed for license approval. Albert Henry Beebe and Nose Spencer Adams, both of Beatrice, are noted as of legal age. Lida Lewie, 35, also appears among the applicants.
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Kameon Higley
Quimram
Margaret Donaldson
Evergreen
Albert Henry’ Beebe
Nose Spencer Adams
Beattice
Jabex Bostwick
Lida Lewie
Health board to meet on empire problem soon
President Loughery says the health board will convene in a few days to handle the empire issue. Mayor Ballinger, Heller, Inspector Murray, Fire Marshall Kellogg and other city officials have been asked to attend. In Victoria on June 21 the Karegewa Maru brought Mrs Nese wife of the Japanese consul to Canada and her children en route east to join her husband.
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Loughery
Health Board
Empire
Ballinger
Heller
Murray
Maerwhal Kellogg
Victoria
Nese
Canada
Lodger reports theft after night with boy named Louie
Peter Pasero, a lodger at the Derey house, tells police he brought an Italian boy named Louie to his room overnight. He awoke to find his companion missing with a pocketbook containing $62. The rest of the item notes bankers attending a convention in Walla Walla and various special travel rates for upcoming gatherings.
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Peter Pasero
Derey House
Louie
Walla Walla
Knights of Pythias
Laureville
Indianapolis
Portland
Rev
E. Dunlap
L. Haggard
Custody Habeas Corpus Sought Over Mazel Martin
Mrs Josie Martin petitions habeas corpus to force Washington Children's Home Society to return Mazel Martin to her custody. The girl had lived with the mother after the divorce but ran away to the society per friends advice. Society maintains the father consented to keep her and contest proceeds.
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Mazel
Mra. Martin
Martin
Hasel
Washington Children's Home Society
Mr. Martin
PD. Hughes
Society
Launch L 8 West Reaches Holy River After Stormbound Voyage
The launch L 8 West left Seattle three weeks ago with L 8 West and family aboard for Holy River Washington. Supposed wreck reports circulated after it sought shelter in Neah Bay and endured several days of stormbound conditions. The vessel arrived safely Sunday afternoon, ending fears of a wreck.
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Aberdeen
Wash
Seattle
Holy River
West
Neah Bay
Japanese laborer loses leg at Seattle shipyard mill
A Japanese worker named Sacakmatu was crushed between two legs at the Port Minkeley sawmill near Seattle. He was taken to Providence hospital where surgeons amputated the leg below the knee. Dr. Shannon led the operation. The report lists local parks and times from 10:20 am to 10 pm daily.
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Sacakmatu
Port Minkeley
Seattle
Providence Hospital
Shannon
Wholesale Bargains on Men and Boy Garments and Accessories
A wide sale listing numerous clothing items and accessories with half price, including underwear, collars, cuffs, shirts, gloves, boxers, neckerchiefs, silk ties, half hose, braces, kerchiefs, golf shirts, white shirts, overalls, sweaters, pajamas, and more. Highlights include Muleskin gloves, Balbriggan underwear, white dress shirts, and Merino options. Prices noted mostly around 50c to $2.00 with references to quality brands and styles.
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Madison Park
Wsaac Marks
Arlington Hotel
Rapture Specialiat
Aronson
OLD Monroe Whisky
First Ave
A. T. Miles
Bremerton
Albany
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Navy Yard
R. M. Kerens
St. Louis
Missouri
Ankeny
Eastern Outfitting Co
Coney Island
L. A. Co-Operative Store
Union
Rochdale
Pang
Westberg Millin’ & Childs
BIG
Josie Martin
The
Washington Children's
Home Society
Andy China
AL Ilures
Hous
Rising Sun
Steve Pollah
Crockery
China
Wales
Cyrene
Xanthus
Lesent
Madrona
Madison Parks
Stone, Fisher & Lane
Mens Furnishings
Hohenchild
Yeneralay
Corttas Coon
Ee Hendkerchiefs
Wilk
Seoren
Neguges Bhorta
Pereale
Che
Standard Furniture Co
L. Schoenfeld & Sons
First Avenue
Bellingham
Tacoma
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