Rancher John Albertson Ends Life in West Beattie Saloon
A rancher from West Beattie named John Albertson drank a poisoned glass of strychnine in John Peters saloon at Second avenue and Jackson street. He collapsed before medics arrived, dying at the scene. No motive was given. Coroner Sporting dispatched a deputy to West Seattle to investigate. Albertson appeared well dressed and about fifty years old.
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John Albertson
West Beattie
John Peter
Second Avenue
Jackson Street
Albertson
Dr. McKeehnie
Bonney & Stewart
Sporting
West Seattle
Desperate Woman Ate Matches to Die in St Louis
Miss Maggie Borchers, 30, in St Louis sought death and ate sulphur matches. She was found in agony, admitted the act to Dr. Simpson, and died at 9 39. The motive remains unclear as family refusals leave questions about her worsening health and state of mind.
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ST. Louis
Maggie Borchers
Dr. Simpson
Miss Borchers
Ktto
Shingle Manufacturers Move Toward State Association
Shingle producers plan to organize through county executive committees within a week or ten days then meet in Seattle to form the Washington Shingle Manufacturers' Association. The group aims to protect manufacturers, maintain prices, and stabilize the market as existing mill men had been unorganized.
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Seattle
Washington Shingle Manufacturers’ Association
Shingle mill owners form governance group in Seattle area
Amusements Bullpen notes King county shingle men hold a chamber of commerce meeting to establish a permanent association. Officers elected include B. B. Lytell as president and P. Kellogg as secretary treasurer, with a plan to close mills for two to three weeks to stabilize a glut at the winter market. Merce and Thurston counties join Pierce in regional organization.
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Milla
King County
Chamber of Commerce
B. B. Lytell
PF. P. Kellogg
David McVey
Chas, Stimson
Dr. Lytell
Merce
Thurston
Tacoma
Pierce
New Japanese Official Narita Rejoins Seattle Consulate
Gore Narita arrives as the new chancellor of the Japanese consulate after sailing aboard the Riejun Maru. He is regarded as a highly capable member of Japan's consular service and previously worked with the foreign affairs office. Mr. Someya departs Seattle for Japan aboard the Riojun, planning a year away, leaving behind many friends he made during the consulate’s early months.
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Gore Narita
Japan
Narita
Office of Foreign Affaires
Someya
Seattle
Humboldt for Alaska Arrives Skagway with Large Passenger List
Steamer Humboldt commanded by Captain Bon nifield docked at Skagway last night with a large passenger entourage headed for Haines Mission Porcupine District and interior routes. Among travelers are Louie Carmichael Henry Carmichael B Barry J N McIntyre and numerous others including Mrs H B Lowman and Mrs A Enatey as the ship prepares for the Dawn season.
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Humboldt
Bonnifield
Skagway
B. &. Bailey
Louie Carmichael
Henry Carmichael
Ketchikan
Haines Mission
Porcupine District
Mia
Alfred Wiliams
EF. Miller
M. EB. Carter
Mre
H. EB. Carter
HM. H. Leeks
A. Reei
W. C. Duncan
L. MH. Griffith
C. W. Joynt
William Meister
W. H. Griggs
FE. Brown
Fred BE. Bond
W. J. Summers
B Barry
J. N. Mclintyre
G. Philip
G Carson
W. J. Peters
Chas. Kennedy
Halley
L. Geraidin
A. Enatey
Ensley
W. McVeigh
J. J. Cabtl
T. Hunt
H. B. Lowman
Ohfid
A. O. Decker
Wiliam Pickett
Frank Ray
W. A. Anderson
W. KR. Hart
D. N. Onel
J. D. White
M. H. Ormond
Peter le Manche
Ll. Phillipe
L. K. Grifin
James Smith
G. N. Griffin
Transfer of Voluntary work leader to Spokane sparks city notice
Captain J G McClelland in charge of the local Volunteers of America for twelve months will be moved to Spokane about the 14th. Captain Rogers of Tacoma will take the post here. McClelland says he must go where duty calls. In his year here he won many friends and 20 people were converted through his efforts. The text notes 1914 Egyptian pilgrimages to Mecca this year.
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J. G. McClelland
Volunteers of America
Spokane
Rogers
Tacoma
McClelland
Thie City
Burke Block Fire Narrow Escape at Wheat Street Power Plant
Fire at 3 am in the Burke building basement damaged four large dynamos valued at $2000 each and caused $3000 losses. Short circuit on wires sparked the blaze, delaying firefighters who avoided live lines. West Street line traffic halted while crews remove burnt machinery for quick replacement.
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Wheat Street
North End
West Street
Lumber raft project moves forward on Columbia River
The Noberteen Raft company awards a pile raft contract to John Festerben for Stella on the Columbia River. The finished raft, destined for Astoria, will total 680 000 piles and rival the West Seattle raft in size. Captain Robertson departs for San Francisco. Mr Kennedy will oversee Wear Seattle works during absence.
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Noberteen Raft Company
Weert Beattie
John Festerben
Stella
Columbia River
Astoria
West Seattle
Robertson Company
Robertson
San Francisco
Wear Seattle
Kennedy
Stroke Paralysis Afflicts Col Victor von Scheliha at Mayor Humes Home
Col Victor von Scheliha, 73, stricken with paralysis of the left side, at Mayor Humes residence. Once a southern plantation owner and Civil War figure, he counts Gen Robert E. Lee and Gen Simon Bolivar Buckner among friends. A fluent linguist, he later taught foreign languages and has been living with the mayor, whom he tutored their children.
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Victor von Scheliha
Humes
Ol, von Scheliha
Robert EB. Lee
Simon Bolivar Wackner
Humese
New Business Block Planned on Second Avenue Seattle
Seattle will gain a new business block on Second Avenue with grading already underway for an early erection. Stone Anford and Lane will construct a one story stone and brick building on the northeast corner of Second Avenue and Seneca Street. The structure will house three store rooms, each twenty feet by eighty feet.
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Seattle
Second Avenue
Stone
Anford & Lane
Seneca Street
the Avenger
Henri de Lagardere
Aword
Mr. Griffith
Henri
The Hostonians and Other Acts Shine in Beattie Theatre Week
The week featured the Hostonians closing a five night run and Manager Howe booking three extra attractions for next week. Seattle theater offers include Charles H. Yale’s Forever Devil's Auction and The Avenger with Kathryn Parnell, Bobby Gaylor in McSorley’s Twins, and Robby Gaylor at Third Avenue. Rosenthal the pianist appears at Seattle theater Wednesday, drawing packed houses with local musical clubs backing the event.
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Hostonians
Beattie
Howe
Third Avenue
Kuesel
Bobby Gaylor
McSorley
Charles H. Yale
Seattle
Ren F. Grinnell
Toby
Mina Sadie Stephens
Robby Gaylor
Third Avenue Theater
Gaylor
Maine
California
Fashion Fancies Brighten Summer Wardrobes
A thrift minded reader learns to dodge extreme skirts and favor modified lines. New summer accessories include beads, rhinestones, belts, and lace coats. exotic sandals and velvet straps appear with bold embroidery, while parasols and novelty tassels lead in American-made fashion goods.
Energy future noted as coal supplies extend 200 years in England
England's coal could last about 200 years and North America 600 years, but experts doubt continued need as other power sources emerge in coming decades. Korn Drag Co. Fifth and Pike Prescription Specialists.
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England
North America
Korn Drag Co
Pike
The Making of Epiarame Fad In London
A fragment notes a modern fad in London tied to a declared duty on personal effects. The verse mocks romantic ardor bowing to duty, with a playful exchange where affection is claimed to yield to obligation.
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London
Sam
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Alaska
Mecca
Yale
Esmy
Pere Andoche
Eddie Snow
Little Devil
Kathryn Parnell
Prince de Nevers
Avenger
Mr. Griffiths
Rosenthal
Pianiat
Ladle Musical Club
Eton
Manila
Ladiow
Etigrietadee
O. W. Peterson & Bro
Pike St
Gramophone
Reginas
Sherman, Clay & Co
S14
Recond Avenue
Fac
Winter & Harper
Second Ave
Seatiio
Wash
SAN Diego Fruit CO
Pike Street
D. S. Johnston
Second Ave. Burke Building
H. Lewis & CO
First Avenue and
Cherry Sts
la Roche
Cor
24 Ave
Union St
Acme Publishing Co
P. C. Alley
Pigot & French CO
Washington St
Neave
Pam Pele
Dewey Invesment Co
New York
Brock Contractors
Ramaker Music Company
Pike and
Union
Seattle Transfer CO
Phant Main
Ofice
Arann
Peter Egge
Memith
iseTéth Ave
J. Dean & CO
OUR Cafe
Con. A. Rideout
Third Ave
James St
BANKS
Bank OF Sea
James D. Hinees
Maurice Mom
Eec
Parkhurst
Je Exc
Uni
Europe
Puget Sound National Bank OF Beattle
Jacob Furth
G. Neuteldan
V. Ankeny
Prt
United States
Aka Barone
Yesler Way
First Avenue
Andrew Chilberg
A. H. Spelberg
James Bothwell
Boston Rik
Dancing Academy
Hansen
Seattle Clothes Pressing Co
Fork
Sale City Real Estate
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