London King Improves Amid Regency Uncertainty
London reports a more hopeful mood as King Edward’s condition improves. bulletin notes better night, normal temperature, and ability to take nourishment. potential regency discussed if recovery stalls. crowds gather outside palace while doctors warn crisis may still lie ahead.
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Lister
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Smith
Barlow Lakin
Aberdeen Tradesmen's Association
Edward
Mystery woman death at Colonnade hotel
Alice Pearson, about 24, shot herself in the Colonnade Hotel room at Avenue and Pine Street after 11 last night. A suicide note asked that her death be sent to her “husband,” M K Potts, of Bu- Or. She traveled from Detroit to meet him. two men’s suits were found in the room. Body held for investigation as despondency from romance is suspected.
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Alice Pearson
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Pine Street
Coron Wiltste
Ins
Annie Jones
Phillip Widemer
Sanilee County
Martone
Pearson
Alice Hamilton
Detroit
Mich
Grand Boulevard
Portland
Tacoma
M. K. Potts
Bu- Or
Nade
Mount Rainier Painting Presented to Romney Street Church
Mrs H Rief of Seattle, on behalf of Charles A Hall, presented the Romney Street church in London with a handsome oil painting titled Mount Rainier viewed from the Olympic mountains. The London Times notes the June 12 meeting led by Rev G Davies with speeches by Mrs Rief, Rt Rev R Lemon, and James Lemon. the gift was accepted for the church.
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Mt. Rainier
London
H. Rief
Chas. A. Hall
Romney Street
Mount Rainier
Olympic Mountains
London Times
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Davies
Behall
Fight at police HQ stalls on potential robbery motive
A simple charge of fighting stands against J. Devitt known as Red Devitt and J. Nevin at police headquarters. Police suspect Devitt attempted to rob Nevin, prompting the clash. Nevin, a longshoreman, was arrested early by Patrolman Lilly on the water front with significant money on his person.
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J. Nevin
Devitt
Red” Devitt
Nevin
Lilly
Bunco Suspect McRae Detained on Water Front
Acting Detective Corning arrested William McRae on the water front on suspicion of involvement with bunco schemes that prey on the district. McRae was found with an unnamed stranger being escorted along the front as he was seized.
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Wm. McRae
Bunco
McRae
Kelso Convicts Hold Up Italian Resident
Three men calling themselves Tracy Merrill and an accomplice invaded a home near Kelso frightening Verdetti. They forced him to cook and serve meals and threatened death if he cried out. Sheriff Huntington and Guard Carson pursued toward Castle Rock with passes dispatched to guard the rail line. Fugitives likely fled toward Puget Sound along the Northern Pacific rail corridor.
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Merrill
Verdetti
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Tracy
Sheriff Huntington
Guard Carson
Castle Sk
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Northern Pacific
Democrats Active in City Campaign Structure
The Jefferson Democratic Club met in the Fremont Club last night and elected leaders to select ward chiefs who will direct campaigns in districts. The county central committee will meet at 8 oclock tomorrow evening to set the date for the county convention.
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Rooma
Fremont
County Central Committee
Round-up of illegal liquor sales and slot machine arrest
Captain Willard of the police department conducted a roundup of resorts yesterday. J. B. Johnson of Leach Park and G. Schweitser of Madrona Park were arrested for selling liquor illegally and released on $75 bonds each. A. Rengferle, a saloon keeper, was also arrested for operating a slot machine.
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J. B. Johnson
Leach Park
G. Schweitser
Madrona Park
A. Rengferle
Willard
Dewey testifies Manila surrender a put up job
Admiral Dewey told the Senate Philippines committee Manila was surrendered by agreement not by a decisive battle. He described a staged firing to make the surrender appear formal and said Aguinaldo’s claim to independence emerged after the bay battle. He denied recognizing Aguinaldo or his government and said he never saluted their flag.
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D. C
Dewey
Senate Philippines Committee
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Tesue
Aguinaldo
Manila Bay
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Philippines
Eiereoenes
Blackmail Scandal In London Involving Prince and Envoy
Strenuous attempts in official circles to hush up an extraordinary scandal in London surround an Austrian Prince and a foreign envoy who attended King Edward's coronation. They visited a disreputable neighborhood the night the king's health was announced, leading to exposure of debauched acts. Blackmailers separated the principals with money. demands grew too heavy and police were called as several blackmailers were arrested.
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London
Edward
Two Acre Tract Overlooking Seattle Harbor View
Two acre tract overlooks the sound with an unobstructed view of all boats entering Seattle harbor. The land is high and dry, well suited for gardening or a good home site.
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Sound
Seattle Harbor
Geheurman Block Faces its First Street Corner Rename
The Geheurman Block at 12 and 13 First Avenue and Cherry Street is slated for a renaming project. City records note street corner improvements and potential zoning updates to align with historic preservation guidelines.
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Geheurman
First Avenue
Cherry Street
Washington Idaho Christian Endeavor Convention Opens at First Presbyterian
The thirteenth annual Washington and Idaho Christian Endeavor convention opened this afternoon at First Presbyterian Church. Delegates from the two states will attend sessions, with an organ recital in the evening and short addresses by Rev. M. Atthews and Rev. E. R. of Oakland. An excursion to the navy yard to view the Oregon and Wisconsin is planned for Saturday afternoon, with 6 cent fare from Galbreath’s neck.
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First Presbyterian Church
M. Atthews
E. R
Oakland
Cal
Sus
Navy Yard
Oregon
Wisconsin
Marine
Galbreith
Madison Street
Count Rudolph Poetock Bets Big at Warsaw
A Vienna gambler known as Rudolph Poetock reportedly lost half a million dollars at baccarat in three hours in Warsaw during one night. His brother also lost a similar amount in a single sitting last December.
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Rudolph Poetock
Bacca
Warsaw
Stolen cows linked to slaughterhouse search finds hides
Deputy Williams executed a search warrant at Carstens Bros slaughterhouse where two cow hides were recovered. The hides matched cattle reported stolen from Allan McLean and G. C. Smith of Interbay, while Ben Pincus of Midtieth Avenue South reported his white calf missing.
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Midtieth Avenue South
Mitchie
Jack Williams
Carstens Bros
Allan McLean
G. C. Smith
Interbay
Strife in Ranks of Republican Forces
Tomorrow at 10 o clock the King county Republican delegates selected at Tuesday's primaries assemble at the Armory to nominate candidates for the state senate state house and county offices. The convention may stretch late into the evening with some nominations delayed until Saturday morning. Campaigns since the primaries show rival blocs trading support as Ballard and other delegations weigh alignments. Potts appears strongest for the senate while Dilling fights for the legislature and Hollenbeck and Collins maneuver for influence in a tight race across fifth ward and nearby precincts.
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King County
Armory
State Senate
Ballard
Dr. Emery
J. W. Peter
Hoye
John Roeing
Jack Stringer
Wooding
W. G. Potts
Josiah Asune
B. Hollienbeck
Potts
Collinge
Dilling
Hallenbeck
Colling
Cesaretia
Collins
Potta
Fifth Ward
Josiah Collins
Hollenbeck
Holenbeck
Tornado toll and damage hit Marietta Ohio
A tornado that swept over Marietta caused an estimated 250000 dollars in property damage. One person died, 18 year old Herman Sprange was the victim of the storm.
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Marietta
Ohio
Herman Sprange
Sharkey Ruhlin Fight Ends in Sparing 11th Round
In London last night Tom Sharkey faced Gus Ruhlin the Akron giant. Backers halted bets in the 11th round after the bout turned tame, producing a subdued scene for a scheduled clash that failed to rise to high excitement.
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London
Tom Sharkey
Aponge
the Sailor
Gus Ruhlin
Puget Sound Epworth League Elects New President
O. Prof. of Tacoma was elected president of the Puget Sound Epworth League at yesterday afternoon's convention, naming Whatcom as the event location.
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Whatcom
Tacoma
Puget Sound Epworth League
Elks Carnival Crown Drive Nears Final Entries
The Elks Carnival queen contest closes August 2 with no entries allowed after July 5. A grand industrial parade will open the carnival. City manufacturers contribute floats including a top prize float at 3280. Prizes of 196 and 50 awarded for other floats. County queen representatives will boost attendance and social events are planned during the carnival.
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Draft reciprocity treaty with Cuba nears signing in Washington
Washington June 26 says the draft reciprocity treaty between the United States and Cuba is finished. Cuban ministers express approval and are ready to sign. The House adopted the conference report on the Isthmian canal bill favoring the Panama route.
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United States
Cuba
Depar
Panama
Divorce Suit Fires In Superior Court Amid Ironic Sympathy
Nick Toretich sues for divorce from Lillie in superior court, alleging four years of abuse. He describes Lillie as a stout, violent partner who struck him with a broken beer mug and pelted him with water, while public humiliation and “life way” threats mark the marriage. He is an Austrian fisherman and Seattle saloonkeeper, while Lillie allegedly runs the bar and siphons profits to a man named Julius Beostuey.
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County Clerks Office
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Toretioh
West Seattle
Ullus Beostuey
Captain Relieved After Charges in Colfax Crow
CAPTAIN BAKER of Company L, N G W has been relieved pending investigation of charges he struck an enlisted man. The incident reportedly occurred in Colfax on June 4 as the local guard unit operates under state authority. The relief signals formal review and possible disciplinary steps after the alleged assault.
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Colfax
Baker
Company L
State Board of Barbers Report Shows Certificates and Permits
President Frank Brown reports that since the board's creation on June 14 1901, 295 certificates have been issued upon examination. Under general provisions 422 permits were granted, apprentice cards issued, permits revoked for failure to appear, and 36 failed to pass examination. Farbers employed in the state when the law took effect numbered 937.
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Frank Brown
State Board of Barbers Examiners
Farbera
Chinaman Ah Ching Released After Chain Gang Service
After 16 days on the city chain gang Ah Ching a Chinaman convicted of running an opium joint was released this morning. Guard George Sheehan says Ching was one of the best workers among the gangs and likely the only Chinaman to complete a sentence.
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Ah Ching
Ching
Geo. Sheehan
Boatman Shot at Angel Island in San Francisco Bay
A boatman landing at Angel Island last night to aid soldiers was fired on by a sentry and mortally wounded. He died this morning. Authorities have not released his name.
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San Francisco
Angel Island
Accident in Paris near Louvres claims life of racer
A serious accident occurred this morning near Louvres as two Paris to Vienna automobile racers passed through. One person is reported killed with details incomplete.
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Paris
Louvres
Vienna
Testimony in Oleson trial wrapped up. two days to argue
Whatcom Washington June 26 testimony in the Oleson trial concluded this morning. Attorneys say it will take two more days to present the case to the jury after already occupying eight days of court time.
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Whatcom
Wah
Oleson
Washington Guard and Signal Corps to stage Mysterious Model
Companies B and D of the Washington National Guard and the Signal Corps will attend the production of The Mysterious Model at a Cee theater Saturday night. Capt Harrington Reynolds will supervise arrangements.
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The
Signal Corps
Cee
Capt. Harrington Reynol
Lytle Announces Run for Forty Sixth District Seat
J RR Lytle, a Postal Telegraph Co. official and longtime resident of the eighth ward, is among the latest Republicans to announce candidacy for the state house in the Forty sixth district.
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J. RR. Lytle
Forty-sixth
Postal Telegraph Co
Eighth Ward
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