Republicans Forecast Voter Upheaval in Seattle Next Spring
Political critics warn that city and county offices lack civil service guards, payroll costs rise, and graft and inefficiency anger taxpayers. They point to the Seattle Electric service, streetcar franchise refusals, slow utilities projects, and high water rates as triggers for an indemn reform wave next spring.
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Philadelphia
St. Louis
New York
Minneapolis
Spokane
Portland
Seattle
Clabe
Seatle Electric Company
Moore-Gilman
Cialt Guitet
Any Old Rags Turned Into Rathskeller Fashion
Io what Harry Weet, director of the Rathskeller orchestra, noted a young man in the grill who favors The Royal Chef. Patrons nickname tables and tunes, with requests for Floradora, Teasing, Rusticana, and the Wizard of Ox, while the band cannot play its full program each night.
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Harry Weet
T the Rathskeller
Harry
West
Mies Pioradora
Floradora
Violeta
Hare
Wert
Portland Gains Population in Five Years Cite Census
A state census shows Portland up 44 percent since 1924, adding about 40,000 residents to reach 136,000 in the city proper and 175,000 including suburbs. Seattle remains about 10,000 larger than Portland.
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Seattle
Portland
Ore
Harvard Victorious Over Yale in Thames Regatta
New London June 29 thousands crowded to watch Yale and Harvard race for aquatic supremacy on the Thames. Harvard won the varsity four in 11 23 and the freshman eight handily in 9 50 while Yale finished second in both events.
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New London
Conn
Yale
Harvard
Big Alaska Stampede Promises Record Yukon Gold Output
Corbusier of the Northwestern Commercial Company returns on the Valencia and predicts the Tanana district will have one of the liveliest seasons in northern history with output exceeding 4 606 060 dollars. He notes expanding upper river steamship traffic and a new river boat under construction for the Yukon as a stampede toward the Yorokuk river looms.
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C. BR. Corbusier
Yukon
Northwestern Commercial Company
Valencia
Stevens
Star
Corbusier
Tanana
Yorokuk River
Divorce Petition for Lena La Botasiere
The complaint filed by Albert J. La Botasiere seeks a divorce from Lena La Botasiere citing that all love has ceased as the grounds. The petition notes the claimed cessation of divine passion but does not provide further reasons.
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Albert J. la Botesiere
Lena la Botasiere
Women Suffragists Open 37th NAWSA Convention in Portland
In Portland Oregon the 37th annual convention of the National American Woman Suffrage Association opened at the First Congregational church with hundreds of women in attendance. National president Rev Anna Howard Shaw urged that a government reflecting women's interests would prove better than one representing men alone. Separately a motorcar breakdown at Eighth and Pike blocked traffic for ten minutes after crossing tracks.
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Portland
Ore
First Congregational Church
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Anna Howard Shaw
Philadelphia
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pike Ad Copy
An old advertisement promises relief for pain with Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pike. It claims the product soothes nerves and eases headaches neuralgia dizziness indigestion and other aches regardless of location or conditions with a money back guarantee on the first package.
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Miles
Rat disrupts Portland editorial reception in dramatic dance
In Portland on June 29 a colored rat wandered into a reception for the National Editorial Association, skated across the polished floor, causing guests to scatter. Waiters pursued it. the rat died after the frolic, and it finally ran out the western exit after a ninth lap. Attendees called it the best rodents spectacle they had ever witnessed.
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Portland
Ore
National Editorial Association
Waitere
Ske
Bennett Opens Defense in Mitchell Trial
In Portland on June 29 Judge A M H Bennett began the opening argument for the defense in the Mitchell trial.
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Portland
Ore
A. MH. Bennett
Mitchell
Pleas and Proceedings in Mitchell Trial at Portland
Judge Bennett defended Mitchell with a strong plea while accusing Heney of personal vindictiveness and distortion. He highlighted Mitchells age and public service as counterpoints and attacked Tanner and Robertson. The trial likely won t reach a verdict before Saturday as per court remarks. Also noted was the National Woman s Suffrage Association annual convention opening in Portland with welcome speeches by leaders and officials.
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Ore
Bennett
Mitchell
United States
Heney
Tanher
Kriba
Washington
Land Department
Robertson
Apy
Tanner
DeHaven
National Woman's Suffrage Association
Busan B. Anthony
Chamberlain
Wiliams
Hev
Anne Shaw
Minister Joins Western Central Labor Union
Rev. 3. M. Wilson of Westminster Presbyterian church was seated Wednesday night as a fraternal delegate in the Western Central Labor union. He will represent the Presbyterian Ministerial association in the labor body. The aim is to foster closer ties between churches and workers.
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Western Central
3. M. Wilson
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Western Central Labor Union
Presbyterian Ministerial Association
Wholesale Grocers Association Annual Convention Opens
Milwauker Wisconsin June 29 The Wholesale Grocers Association of the United States met in annual convention today. Over two days organizers plan steps to grow membership and influence as trade issues are discussed.
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Milwacker
Wis
United States
Fires Sweep Alaska Coast as Cottage City Reels in Smoke
Forest fires continue along the Alaska coast emitting dense smoke for days. The Skagway liner Cottage City reports spreading flames along Prince of Wales Island and Seymour Narrows, threatening nearby settlements and heating furnaces.
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Cottage City
Alaska
Prince of Wales
Seymour Sarrows
Warships in Play Off Provincetown Maneuvers
Battleships Kentucky and Kearsarge, cruiser Minneapolis, and others overhauled at New York navy yard sailed today for four days of maneuvers off Provincetown Massachusetts. The Alabama Minnesota Iowa and Massachusetts, second division of North Atlantic fleet, join the drills.
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Kentucky
Kearsarge
Minneapolle
New York Navy Yard
Provincetown
Mase
Alabama
Mllinoia
Iowa
Maachusetts
Mayor Refuses City Payment for Punch Bowl
Portland Oregon June 29 The retiring Mayor Williams received a showy punch bowl costing 8109 from the city council. An ordinance later approved $109 to reimburse the jeweler who sold the bowl angering the mayor who vowed the item will not stay in his house nor sign the appropriation.
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Portland
Ore
Williams
Oregon
Fourteen Teen Indicted by Chicago Grand Jury
Chicago officials announce that a grand jury has returned fourteen indictments against teenagers. The action follows a June session and involves multiple counts across various street incidents. Local authorities emphasized ongoing efforts to curb youth crime.
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Chicago
Secretary Hay Shows Strength After Sleep
Newbury NHS reports Secretary Hay slept well overnight and is considerably stronger today, indicating improvement in his condition.
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Newbury
Nhs
Hay
Circus Manager Targets City Hall Staff in Apparent Kidnapping Plot
Walter A. Hall and Oscear Hall, both city hall officials, fear abduction by a traveling circus manager who plots to enlist them for his freak show. The manager envisions a tall Hall and a short Hall pairing on the road, while the two insist they will not quit their municipal posts.
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Walter A. Hall
Park Board
Oscear Hall
City Hall
Corad
Yester
Oscar Hall
Walter
Wireless in the North Advances in Arctic Telegraphy
Wireless in the North by L. D. Harper reports completion of a Nome to St Michael link and tests of a 1700 mile Valdez to Cape Flattery line. He notes 10 000 dollars per station plus annual cable upkeep, praises the new coherer receiver, and forecasts universal northern communication within three years.
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L. D. Harper
L. D. Wilman
St. Michael
Nome
Valencia
Stevens
Harper
Valdez
Cape Flattery
Wiiman
Forrest
Cure chronic headache with nervous system support claim
Advertisement claims Dr Miles Nervine cures chronic headaches by feeding and building the nervous system. It asserts all headaches respond to its soothing influence and offers a first bottle benefit or money back guarantee.
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Miles Nervine
Fourth of July Crackers Surge in Seattle Markets
Fire Marshal Kellogg reports 214 permits issued to sell fireworks as cracker merchants flood the streets for Independence Day. Mayor Ballinger has not barred cracker firing, prompting lively activity in Chinatown and surrounding areas.
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Seattle
The
Star
Ballinger
Chinatown
Kellogg
Warrant Issued for Partner in Check Fraud Case
A warrant is out for R. A. Blythe in a partnership dispute with C. F. Hammond. Hammond alleges Blythe passed worthless checks after attempting settlement. The formal complaint cites 117 dollars with an additional 10 dollar check. Hammond reported the incident to Deputy Prosecutor Vandeveer.
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R. A. Blythe
C. F. Hammond
Blythe
Hammond
Vandeveer
Hata Ad from E. N. Brooks & Co.
An old line ad from E N Brooks and Co at 1331 Fourth Avenue touts soft and stiff hats priced at three dollars, highlighting value and style in a compact newspaper notice.
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E. N. Brooks & Co
Directors Declare War on Swallows
The school board orders swallows roosting under the high school eaves to move on. After closed door meetings Principal Geiger, the janitor and the board consider netting the roof but the Humane Society opposes shooting the birds.
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Geiger
Humane Society
Watch Reported Stolen From Yesler Car
M. W. Kaine of 723 East Pike reported a silver watch missing after riding a Yesler streetcar Tuesday. He described the thief to the police.
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M. W. Kaine
East Pike
Yesler
Preparations Under Way for Washington National Guard Encampment
Preparations are under way for the National Guard of Washington encampment at American Lake from July 10 to 19. The camp will be smaller this year with only officers of the companies and the sharpshooters attending.
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National Guard of
Washington
American Lake
Pacific Synod Opened Fifth Annual Convention
The fifth annual convention of the Pacific Synod of the English Lutheran church opened sessions Wednesday afternoon and will run through Monday with delegates from most western states attending. Also notice about affordable cabinet photos and Pike Street Shopping Guide promotions and fireworks at Piper and Tafts.
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Tacoma
The
Pacific Synod of the
English Lutheran Church
Dress Suit Sale at H Lewis Co
The advertisement offers 100 black clay worsted silk lined hand tailored dresses for $10.00 each, a value of $17.50, inviting customers to view at H Lewis & Co medium priced clothiers located at 700 First Ave near Cherry.
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H. LEWIS @& Co
First Ave
Cor Cherry
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