Factional Fight Over Olympia Legislature Heats Up
In Olympia Washington on June 2 W H Davis of Omaha leads “wet” allies to influence both houses’ reorganization efforts and block ongoing investigations. With “drys” outnumbered in the house, the senate hinges on Allen of King. Speakers’ elections trigger caucus moves as booze forces seek Bilge with Democrats.
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Olympia
Wash
W. H Davis
Oma
Rose Ruth Slayden
House
Senate
Allen
King
Ruth
Laurie
Meigen
Goveto
May
Siemamie
Melg
Bilge
Spokane
Meep
Women Burned Attempting Coffee Heat At Withard Hotel
Mrs W A Williams and her daughter Mrs B E A Hauser of Butte Montana were seriously burned at the Withard hotel Seventh and Union while heating coffee with an alcohol lamp. Both were taken to Providence hospital. Hauser’s jewels and $150 were reported missing.
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Withard Hotel
Seventh and Union
W. A. Williams
BE. A. Hauser
Butte
Mont
Providence Hospital
Lost Daughter Found in Owl Bar Box Sparks Warrant
Kelso files a warrant for J Mel Stay proprietor of Owl Har 322 Washington st after finding his 11 year old daughter Faith in a box. He charges women in the maroon illegal under new state code. Prosecution office records the warrant. A separate note mentions Seattle day date change for AYP E, tied to Maj W M Inglin and the AAU track meet.
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Kelso
J. Mel Stay
Owl
Washington St
Faith
Attornecy
Kelsota
Portland
Seattle
Maj. W. M Inglin
Maj. Inglin
Try and Maple the Tea Cream Cone
A brief note presents a quirky phrase about a tea cream cone described as simple and delicious. The wording centers on taste and whimsy without clear event or person names.
Women Elect New Officers at W R C and G A R Conventions
Delegates at the Washington state conventions of the Woman's Relief Corps and the Ladies of the G A R elected officers for the coming year. Officers named include President Lettie Brown of Seattle and Rose Houghton of Seattle as president of the G A R auxiliary. Installations planned for today as the encampments close.
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Seattle
G. A. EA
Rly
Pere
Tacoma
Mth
Woman's Relief
The
G. A. RL
Woman's Relief Corps
Lettie Brown
Miller Corps
Mire Nolan
Custer
Ice Cream Linked to Teen Death in Beattle Theatre
Martin E. Ureldenstein, 16, employed as a washer at Beattle theatre, died last Saturday from ptomaine poisoning after eating a lunch of milk ice cream and pie. Dr Scott P Woodin of Georgetown suspects tainted ice cream as the cause despite normal food combination. Health Commissioner Dr J B Crichton pursues a law to require standard ice cream composition.
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P Tomaine
Martin E. Ureldenstein
Beattle Theatre
Scott P. Woodin
Georgetown
Bay
State encampment calls for testing Port Orchard home ops
In Tacoma on June 24 delegates at the Grand Army of the Republic encampment voted unanimously for a resolution urging the legislature to replace the state board of control with a special committee to oversee all further building operations at the Port Orchard Soldiers' home and to audit its business affairs.
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Fy United Press
Tacoma
Wash
Legisature
State Board of Control
New Port Orchard
Grand Army of the Republic
Welcome Arch I Tore Delayed By Court Ruling
Following Judge J T Ronalds decision that the welcome arch served a proper per se purpose work began on the structure but was paused at Beconday and Marion while the superior court decides if arch construction is waste of public money P K Mohr for the Labor Council sought an injunction last week to stop building arguing funds should raise city employer salaries per promises made last fall
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J.T. Ronald
Beconday
Marion
Superior Court
P. K. Mohr
Labor Council
Bankers Elect New Executive Officers After Bitter Election
The American Institute of Banking chose officers for the coming year. President Newton Alling of Chicago, Vice President George A. Jackson of Chicago, Secretary H. G. Proctor of Richmond, Virginia, and Treasurer L. H. P. Moss of New Orleans. Chattanooga, Tenn. won a convention bid. Four national council appointments went to Frank Covent Oakland W. S. By Philadelphia Edward Phinney Minneapolis and Dan J. Lyon Cincinnati. The session adjourned at 1 46 pm and attendees planned a Washington hotel banquet with a box party for accompanying ladies.
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American Institute of Banking
Newton Alling
Chicago
George A. Jackson
H. G. Proctor
Richmond
Virginia
L. H. P. Moss
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Tenn
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
National Executive Council
Frank Covent
Oakland
Philadelphia
Edward Phinney
Minneapolis
Dan J. Lyona
Cloctonati
Washington Hotel
Moore
Patrolman Fires At Prowler On Seventh Avenue
Police Sergeant Will Kent fired two shots as a prowler fled near Dearborn Street on Seventh Avenue shortly after 3 am. The man bolted when Kent asked for his business, quickening the suspect’s escape.
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Will Kent
Dearborn
Kent
Free 1400 Mile Trip to Prince Rupert and Skeena City
Take a free 1400 mile trip and a week aboard a sail to northern British Columbia. Enjoy meals, berth, and scenery with visits to Prince Rupert and Skeena City. Auction sale details for Skeena City listed for Thursday June 90th in town. Inquiries to 608 Marion Hide or James xt.
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B. C
Prince Rupert
Sheena City
Skeena City
Marion Hide
Ie James Xt
Furniture Sale Promises Savings At Waldorf Address
Local notice touts discounts on couches and furniture options at 704 10 Pike Mt with bargain prices highlighted. Store appears as PURNITORE offering savings including a claim of 80 off.
Rainier Valley Seeks Police Protection Request
Citizens of Rainier Valley urge City Hall to detail three policemen for the valley district. Mayor John F Miller and the police chief were asked to respond at an appeal session this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F Miller
Hamier Valley
Rainier Valley
Washington Federation of Women's Clubs opens state convention
The first day of the Washington Federation of Women’s Clubs convention drew over 200 delegates to Ingleton Avenue Waltarian church. The meeting began at 9 20 with officer reports, a civic conference ballot for officers, and a keynote by Mina M Pielde on Food and Fatigue in our Relation to Longevity. A reception at the Sorrento Hotel followed.
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Washington Fitate Federation of Women's Clubs
Ingleton Avenue
Waltarian
Mina M. Pielde
Seattle
Sorrento Hotel
Frisco Man to Head Seattle Ironworks Plant
James A. Moore announces his appointment as chief engineer of the Irondale Steel Plant. Engineer McLellan of San Francisco to order two large engines for rolling mill operations costing 10 000 dollars. Engines of 1400 and 1000 horsepower to be delivered to Irondale in August. Chicago club Seattle to host informal dinner at Olympus Cafe with toasts. Ethel Barrymore touring in a comedy by Somerset Maugham titled Lady Frederick with Bruce McHae and others in cast.
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James A. Moore
Irondale Atevl Company
R. A. McLellan
San Francisco
Korea
Orient
Irondale Steel Mills
McLahian
Philadelphia
Chicago
Seattle
Olympus Cafe
Ethel Barrymore
Frederick
Somerset Nvgram
Harrymore
Ise
York Company
Hruce McHae
Special Eastern Excursions Ticket Sale Details
Special Eastern Excursions announce tickets on sale July 2 and 3 and August 11 and 12 for trips by Oregon Short Line and Wells Fargo lines. Fares listed include 72.60 to St Louis and 168.50 to Omana City and Missouri River points. Departures July 1 and August 11 to Denver with return at 66 dollars. Visit Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave for full particulars and reservations.
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Oregon
KR. & Vay, Co
Chi
St. Lowe
New York
Omana
City
Missouri River
Denver
Unon Tic
B. EB
Northern California Earthquake Shakes Several Towns
Tremors struck northern California late at night with two distinct shakes lasting a total of about 20 seconds. Strongest effects were felt in Grave Valley and Nevada City, where residents rushed outside. towns including Marysville, Chico and Colfax reported noticeable vibrations and anxious crowds formed in streets. Weather conditions added to public concern as heat persisted.
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Pwo
California
Grave Valley
Nevada City
Marynville
Chico
Colfax
Yeater
Bank Robbery Strikes Fort Worth Trust Bank
A highwayman described as a tall man robbed the Waggoner Hank and Trust company in Fort Worth's business district. He demanded money, threatened violence, and fled with 8100 in various bills while King, alone in the bank, fled to summon help through a telephone.
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United Areas
Fort Worth
Texas
Waggoner Hank & Trust Company
Y. E. King
Fn King
Grand Army Elects Washington Alaska Officers
The Grand Army names department leaders for Washington and Alaska for the coming year. Department commander Gen. Lyman Banke of Hearth wins with 406 votes against J. M. Weletling of Beattle. Other officers include A A Curtank senior vice commander and W J Linsey junior vice commander.
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Up United Pree
Tacoma
Grand Army
Department of Washington
Alaska
Lyman Banke
Hearth
A. A. Curtank
Cashmere
Chelan County
W. JB. Linsey
Spokane
de BK
Freeman
Rey
Rey. ©. D. Spencer, Centralia; Counsen of Administration, W. Hi. Whecombe
George W. Tr
Betts
Orting
Chase
Beattle
J. M. Weletling
Anke Pee
Weletling
Maryland Day at the Exposition in Seattle Aug 26
The A Y P event marks Maryland Day on August 26 with a Baltimore excursion led by the mayor. Director Buckley received word of the plan from Mandel Biner, a committee member reorganizing the trip.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Seattle
Remedy for Cough Illegible Historical Patent Medicine
A fragmented ad or label promotes a cough remedy mixing Glycorine and Virgin Pine product with whiskey. It claims healthful properties and a quick cure for a cough, urging use of a genuine Pine wheat product from an identifiable maker.
Swedish Tent Camp Opens With Welcome Appeal
The article notes a Swedish Tent Camp opening at Booth Bend near midsummer 1909 with a Swedish table and tents for rent. A local man Johnson of Kellogg Switchboard Supply died by self-inflicted stab wounds in the Willapa Harbor Telephone Co office, close to the fair grounds. He left a wife and children in Modesto Idaho and had been in Booth Bend about ten days. The piece lists picnic grounds, dancing, and directions to reach the camp via the 23rd Ave car with no admission fee.
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Celted Pree
South Bend
Johnson
Kelloge Switchboard Supply Company
Willapa Harbor Telephone Company
Esterday
Modesto
Idaho
Booth Bend
Harriman Ill in Vienna Trip not Serious
Harriman left Vienna with his family by carriage for the Bemerling mountain resort about ten miles from the Austrian capital. Officials said his condition was not alarming or dangerous, only a nervous ailment, and he will receive careful treatment while staying away for a few days.
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Vienna
Harriman
Vienn Liddy
Bermmering
Oven Baked Rheumatism Out by Local Cure
An advertiser touts Loughney & Loughney as curing rheumatism with oven baked treatments at their Beattie offices 224 People's Savings Bank Bldg corner Second and Pike St. A medical doctor with Washington credentials assists, offering free consultations from morning to early afternoon and promising dramatic single treatments and lengthy experience.
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Loughney & Loughney’s
State of Washington
Loughney & Loughney
People's Savings
Hank Hidg
Second and
Pike St
Beattie
Frank FL Kampe
Columbia St
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Frisco Man
Seattle Steel
J. N. Saxe
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