Kent Gazette Notes Damaged Mills Floods and Local News
Flood damage near Crow's mill east of Kent disrupts log handling and river flow. Water contamination concerns rise as flooding reaches eastern fields and a condenser. The Kent Good Templars install new officers with strong turnout and a 127 member society. Mrs Blaine assists with cantata Daniel while planning a Spokane move for later. Mrs Kregg suffers heart trouble.
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Crow's Mill
Pick
John Bissell
Nrdale
Miss Underhill
Titchall
Henry Neely
Saars
Good Templars
Auburn Lodge
Kent Society
Will Hound
A Huteninaon
Loomis Named as Kansas Counsel in Harriman Case
An 1919 or earlier note states H Loomis of Kansas will represent railroad interests in a major legal battle led by Harriman. Loomis, who moved to Kansas 33 years ago after starting as a sod breaker at Saline county, rose through steady work to prominence. The suit centers on extensive railroad mileage and the need for skilled legal talent to maximize gains.
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Kan
Kansas
H. Loomis
Pacific
Saline County
Harriman
Harriman i
Jonah Story Lifts The Whale Myth In New Theory
Philadelphia May 4 The whale story of Jonah draws new attention as Prof Paul Haupt argues the sea creature could not swallow a man or even a dwarf. He cites ancient records and suggests a much larger mythic whale possible in the Mediterranean era, with an epoch of enormous beasts.
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Philadelphia
Paul Haupt
Haupt
Eperm
Mediterranean
Prime Market List of Feed and Cement Prices
Various goods and commodities appear with prices and units including meats timothy hay coal cement plaster bricks and hardware. The fragment lists items like veal hay cement plaster bricks and ceramic ware with scattered price notes and supplier references.
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Juan
Howie Harber
Henry Hoyt Says He Plans to Resign as U S Attorney
Henry M. Hoyt, U.S. attorney at Nome, admitted plans to resign and move to Seattle. George Grigsby, Hoyt’s successor, is likely to be chosen to replace him, while Hoyt would not confirm rumors of a justice department appointment.
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Henry M. Hoyt
United States
Nome
Seattle
George Grigsby
Hoyts Esstetent
Lkely
Hoyt
den of Justice
Postage Increase Sets New Rates for The Daily Star
Beginning May 8 1907 the postal rate rises to one cent for each four ounces. The Geattice Daily Star in Canada posts new prices: 60 cents a month 2.86 for six months and 5.16 per year in advance with postage prepaid.
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Geattice Daily Star
Canada
Market News Reports Mixed Produce Prices Decline
The market shows abundant steamer vegetables including carrots peas and green beans with California strawberries grading best yet and orange stocks large though demand steady. Banana and butter prices are subdued while California tomatoes and Yakima apples appear in limited supply.
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California
Hutter
Washington
Investigation Begins Into Kansas City Police Graft
The Kansas City police board of commissioners opened an inquiry into alleged graft and corruption today. Chief A Hayes has publicly supported an investigation and Gov Folk is expected to participate within a day or two.
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Kansas City
Police Board of Commissioners
A. Hayes
Time
Folk
Good Tin and Sheet Iron Work by Woodhouse Co
HH Woodhouse Co located at 112 University offers tin and sheet iron work of all kinds. The ad emphasizes quality metal products and repairs for local customers.
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HH. Woodhouse Co
Seattle Baker Carl Stock Found Dead in Howell Pill
Carl Stock a Seattle baker may have died by his own hand or been murdered. The coroner's jury disagreed on verdict with four for murder and ten for death by own action. An unknown man and woman rented two rooms the night before Stock disappeared and have not been seen since.
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Carl Stock
Seattle
Baker
Centralia
Wash
Carl Brock
Baker. Com
Mit
Stock
Howe Pill
Outbursts of Everett True Tension Great at Chicago
In Chicago on May 6 unrest and hustling filled the city as those indicted for police graft on Saturday face anxious scrutiny. Personal and political supporters mobilize to plan their defense amid ongoing tension and scrutiny.
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Chicago
Grocer Refund Promise Sparked by Frugal Warning
A fragment states a grocer will refund money if customers avoid being Scnillings Best and not waste cash, urging prudent shopping and value.
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