Interstate Commerce Commission orders 25 percent freight cuts
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered average 25 percent reductions in transcontinental railroad freight rates based on complaints from Spokane Portland the Nevada railroad commission and the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce. Large cuts apply from the Pacific coast to the Missouri river.
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United Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Spokane
Portland
Nevada Railroad Commission
Salt Lake
Now Free Man Now Free Man
Raleigh M Faulkner was released after prosecutors said evidence was too conflicting for a conviction. The case tied to the murder of Ben Harbin. Faulkner had earlier fled with his child during a domestic dispute and faced a peace bond in a divorce dispute.
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Raleigh M. Faulkner
Ben
Harbin
Mra. Faulkner
Mra. Harbin
Faulkner
Forger Davies Arrested In Portland Forgeries And Burglary
John Davies, sought by police across the coast, is arrested in Portland on 21 forgery counts and housebreaking cases. Investigators found $3,000 in jewelry and a trunk of clothes, plus safe cracking tools. Stores identify suits as stolen merchandise. Davies allegedly used small forged checks to appear as a working man and cash them, raising about $1,000. He is wanted in San Francisco and Seattle.
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United Press
Portland
John Davies
Davies
San Francisco
Seattle
Falls 500 Feet to His Death in Valdez Alaska
Charles A. Oswald of Valdez died after tumbling 500 feet down a mountain side seven miles from Valdez while prospecting with a companion. He tried to descend to a shortcut to camp but failed. a search found his body in a gully and it will be sent to Seattle for burial on the Alameda.
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George D. Rowe
University of Washington
Tacoma
Luna Park
Howe
Seattle
John Turve
Turve
Donald Lyon
United Frese
Valdez
Alaska
Charles A. Oswald
John Helstrom
Oswald
Alameda
Woman Almost Drowned Off West Seattle Ferry Landing
Mrs A L Lombardo was shoved into 15 feet of water at the West Seattle ferry landing yesterday evening. Oscar Christofferson, a deck hand, dove in and pulled her to safety as a line was thrown to haul her aboard. She suffered no serious injuries.
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West Seattle Ferry Landing
Mra. A
Lumbardo
President Taft at Beverly on way to summer capital
President Taft arrived in Boston en route to Beverly Mass for the summer capital visit. He planned to see Michael Thistwolla the Italian laborer injured when struck by a car driven by Robert Taft the president's eldest son. Thistwolla had a fractured skull and was reported resting easily with favorable indications for recovery. The U S steamship inspection service notes one death per 1 440 000 persons carried in 1908.
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Boston
Mass
Taft
Beverly
Michael Thistwolla
Robert Taft
Thistwolla
Fourth of July Firework Ordinance Critically Flawed
City officials admit enforcement of the new sane Fourth of July ordinance is impossible for large fire crackers though caps and blank gun pistols remain prohibited. City Attorney Ralph Pierce and the mayor concede the ordinance is too loosely drawn to secure convictions in police court. Firework dealers and stray kids may revel as enforcement is effectively limited to blank cartridge pistols.
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Ralph Pierce
Hot Shots at the Beef Trust
The Good Health magazine asserts beef offers little more nourishment than beans and cheaper beans provide better value. It labels beef a luxury and promotes peas lentils peanuts oatmeal as superior, citing USDA figures and criticizing beef as waste.
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Good Health
Beef Trust
United States Department of Agriculture
Roosevelt Presides at Harvard Commencement
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was the central figure at Harvard University’s commencement for the largest graduating class in its history. He was cheered throughout as degrees were presented at Saner’s Theatre at 10 o’clock.
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United Press
Boston
Theodore Roosevelt
Harvard
Roosevelt
Saner
Cherry marketing space free at Sanitary Public Market week
During the week starting July 6 the second floor of the Sanitary Public Market is offered free for cherry marketing. Farmers wishing to use the space should notify the market manager at once.
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Sanitary Public Market
Kclans
People’s Bank
Second Pike Street
Earthquake Reports From Washington and Cleveland
Two earthquakes were recorded by seismographs in Washington at Georgetown University with shocks from 6 39 to 7 02 a m. In Cleveland St Ignatius College registered two shocks thought to originate about 3000 miles away with first tremors at 2 45 and 3 12 p m and a main shock near 5 32 p m lasting to 6 48.
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Washington, D. C
Georgetown University
Cleveland, O
St. Ignatius College
Cleveland
Taft bill flaws prompt insurgent backlash and reform debate
A critical column attacks Taft for diluting reform measures including two per cent bonds, a stock and bond inquiry draft, and a lands withdrawal plan. It condemns statehood شروط for Arizona and New Mexico and ridicules the proposed tariff board proposal while noting political maneuvering and cost concerns. An unrelated classified line offers modern furnished rooms at The Virginia.
City eyes five incinerator districts under $400000 plan
Health Commissioner Crichton outlines a general ordinance to authorize the city engineer to draft the garbage incineration plan. Prices will be fixed by the council and selection of incinerators rests with the engineer Thomenon though controversy is expected. The plan divides the city into five districts with one incinerator each and bond funds of 400000 for construction. The first district centers on Lake Union south area. others cover the north end Ballard Holgate and Eighth avenue zones. City owns sites for districts two and three and must purchase in districts four and five.
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Eighth Av. S
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Norman St
Stay of execution saves Arthur Rose at last moment
In Trenton New Jersey a sudden stay of execution saved Arthur Rose who was to be electrocuted for wife murder. Judge Minturn’s order halted the signal as the electrician stood ready with the switch awaiting 2 100 volts. An attorney intercepted the order from a passing train window preventing the death.
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Trenton
N. J
Wrinkles Removed In One To Three Treatments
A cosmetic claim offers removal of deep wrinkles and facial flaws in one to three sessions using a scientific method. The ad promises a 10 to 20 year younger look, with removal of freckles pimples blackheads smallpox pits tan moles superfluous hair and sagging features and notes testimonials on request.
Majectic Theatre Free Tickets Ad in The Star Classifieds
The Star classified column advertises two free Majectic Theatre tickets chosen from the directory. Names listed in the ad may be readers’ own, with the promise of a good show and a call to read The Star classifieds and get the habit.
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Maetic
Funeral Directors and Co operative Coal Drive
Funeral directors Butterworth and Bon list services and address. A notice promotes joining a coal co operative with a price of 4.50 per ton and urges regulation of coal prices by common people. Leary Building contact and phone provided. Also includes local service ads for furniture refinishing barber shop and carpentry.
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Co-operative
Coal Trust
Trust
Bhattle Furniture Mfg. CO
Dry Dock Dewey Is Afloat Again
Manila reports the dry dock Dewey has risen to the surface after weeks submerged and is in better condition than anticipated. A special board has begun an inquiry into the sinking, with several theories proposed until the Washington navy department receives the official findings.
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Dewey
United Press
Manila
Navy Department
Washington
Victoria Vancouver Excursions Schedule
June 30 to July 4 excursions offered to Victoria and Vancouver with round trip fares listed. Steamship service by Canadian Pacific operates from 609 Front Ave and Pier A at the foot of Washington St. Fares include $2.70 to Victoria and return and $4.00 to Vancouver and return. Ships named are Princess Victoria and Princess Charlotte. Services available through July 4 with return by July 6.
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Vancouver
Princess Victoria
Princess Charlotte
Canadian Pacific
Flrat
Washington St
Dental Board Investigation Sparks Claims of Teeth Fraud
Edwin J Brown of Beattie Washington accuses Washington Dental Board of unlawfully seizing teeth from dentists during November exams, alleging inflated fees, unprescribed exam practices, and a scheme to divert teeth to Patterson Dental Supply. He argues the board acts beyond law and calls for accountability.
Gatlin Institute Promises Three Day Cure For Liquor
Advert for Gatlin Institute claims a three day non violent treatment ends liquor craving under contract with refund if unsatisfied. Includes Seattle HQ at 434 Queen Anne Ave and multiple U S locations with contact numbers and mail options. Contains bold assertions about safety and effectiveness.
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IQUOR
Gatlin Institute
Gatlin
Queen Anne Avenue
Seattle
Wash
Queen Anne
Seattle Electric Finds Relief From Muscular Rheumatism
A Seattle man, Carl M. Carr of 2619 First Avenue, sought relief for muscular rheumatism. He writes that after trying the Seattle Electric treatment he improved from severe pain to being a well man, as described in his testimonial letter.
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Carl M. Carr
Seattle
Hake Owen
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