Bold Robberies Hit Tacoma Saloon and Knunawick Hotel
At J G Welch’s saloon two unmasked robbers with revolvers relieved bartender Mike Pansen of 15 to 20 dollars while forcing Sandbury out. Police hunt as both robbers appeared young. Earlier at Hotel Knunawick two masked men attempted a holdup but fled after Miss Anne Reynolds screamed, thwarting the crime.
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J. G. Welch
Mike Pansen
Sandbury
Hansen
Knunawick
Anne Reynolds
Gardner Reynolda
Peter Sells The Showman Likely Stricken In Ohio
Columbus veteran showman Peter Sells, head of the Sells Brothers circus, lay at home probably dying of apoplexy. Born in 1846, he rose from humble beginnings to wealth through touring shows and ties to John D. Rockefeller. His career included leadership of publicity and travel planning for the famed circus.
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Columbus, O
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Mr. Sella
Johan D. Rockefeller
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Peter
Hannah Ranney Sella
Franklin County
Ohio
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Columbus
Cleveland
Mayflower
Chicago
Cleveland Leader
Leader
Pars Crenetion
Peter Selle
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Trust
Selle
Pennsylvania
Rockefeller& Andrews
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Burlington
Louis
Allan
Peter Selis
Ephriam
Louie
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Citrcus
Selle Bros
Tanto
Circus Trust
Combine
Australia
Selle Circus
Peter Seller
Peter Seller i
Mra Sel
Setls
Harry Lyons
Hocking Valley Railroad
William Bott
Dennison Avenue
Sella
Mary Laker
Daugh
Attracting Much Attention At Our Piano Stock
A large stock of pianos organs and related instruments recent shipments draws many buyers. Small down payments from ten dollars and easy monthly terms from six dollars. Home delivery after first payment. Exchange of old pianos or organs offered. Simplex players promise immediate play of most music with minimal practice.
Steamboat Steward Frank W. Parker Dies From Bar Fall
Frank W. Parker, a steamboat steward, died last night about 8:30 after a fall at the New Zealand Bar. He reportedly drank heavily and slipped, striking his head on the bar rail. Deputy Coroner Arnold conducted an investigation and ordered the body sent to the Bonney-Watson morgue.
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Frank W. Parker
Parker
New Zealand
Robert Anderson
Arnold
Bonney-Watson
Mead at Northport Addresses Large Political Meetings
Mead gubernatorial candidate A EK and Hyde of Spokane spoke to large gatherings in Northport last night, drawing sizable crowds and political attention.
A New Picture of Lady Mary Curzon Arrives at Dover
Kent notes an early morning bulletin on Lady Mary Curzon stating she took nourishment during the night. The Vederland steamer carrying her mother sister Mia and Mine Leiter is due to reach Dover tomorrow night and a special train will move them to Walmer Castle.
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Walmer Cartle
Kent
Curzon
Vederland
Fairbanks Tour Introduces Dem Newspapers and Mountain Mirth
The Fairbanks special tour features clashes and camaraderie with Democratic press corps and local officials. Col D M Ranedell honors Sen Hoar, while aides and chums recall Ohio Wesleyan days. Campaign chatter focuses on Mount Tacoma not Rainier to avoid local gaffes.
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Fairbanks
Spokane
Tarooma
Charles W. Fairbanks
Benater Fairbanks
Plain “Harney
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Ohio
Phi Gamma Delta
Herman PD. Crow
Sam Vestal
Everett
John A. Rhea
Olympia
Fred J. Leghorn
Elassmates
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Senator Crew
Western Wallington
Mount Tacoma
Seattle
Mount Rainier
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Prosser
Yester
Tacoma
Ankeny
Fos
Old Rainier
Sophomores Interrupt Freshmen Meeting Over Class Plans
A freshmen assembly was disrupted yesterday when an uninvited sophomore delegation surged in and occupied seats. President Smith urged them to leave. Vice President Kellogg echoed the plea, but the freshmen adjourned as the issue of class funds and insignia was left unfinished.
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Russell King
United States
Fairbanks
McKinney
Roosevelt
Freedman
Jay Smith
Uncle Sam
Kellogg
Will Move Church to Exposition at Lewie and Clarke Fair
Eugene Oregon October report from the Methodist conference states plans to relocate the old historic Oregon City church to the Lewie and Clarke fair grounds for the fair under committee oversight. Special services will be held and Willamette University faces financial strain though liberal conference action averts bankruptcy.
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Eugene
Ore
Methodist Conference
Oregon City
Willamette University
Payne Is Better Today
Postmaster General Payne showed improved condition this morning after a better night and improved heart action. A bulletin noted his sleep, heart function, and general outlook as more favorable, though he remains not out of danger.
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Washington
Payne
Estimates submitted for city paving and sidewalks
The board of works submitted estimates for several projects. Wood water mains on Lander Street from Fourteenth to Twentieth avenues south were priced at 9900 dollars. Eastlake avenue grading from Louise to Garfield Street estimated at 156150 dollars. Concrete walks on Thirty-sixth avenue from Fastlake to East Spring estimated at 3700 dollars.
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Board of Works
Lander Street
Fourteenth
Twentieth Avenues
Forest
Bayview Streets
Eastlake Avenue
Louise
Garfield Street
Thirty-sixth Avenue
Fastlake
East Spring
Patrol Arrangements For Moran Ship Yard During Nebraska Launch
Officials met yesterday to arrange marine patrols around El Hiott bay and the Moran Bros shipyard during the Nebraska battleship launch next Friday. Mayor Ballinger and Harbormaster Jensen will oversee patrols with revenue cutters Guard Beout Arcata fireboat Snoqualmie and Wyoming launches. A safety perimeter and water dead lines will be set, with police and fire personnel posted. Captain Texler’s attendance is pending treasury approval.
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Moran Bros
Nebraska
Ballinger
Jensen
The
Shipbuilding Company
Texler
Revenue Cutter
Feet
Onla
Delaney
Woman Takes Her Own Life in Melancholy After Loss
Mrs Richard Oleson 1363 Thirty second avenue hanged herself in her bedroom shortly before 9 am. Neighbors notified the coroner and Deputy Coroner Hoye investigated. The body at Bonney Watson morgue. she leaves husband and two children. Building permits issued last month totaled 657 in value 657 992 up from prior year.
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Hoye
Bonney-Watson
Oleson
Alaska
Wiped Past Foundlings Case Exposed In Hillman City
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Murphy pursued charges against Elizabeth Harp for swindling the public and sought to place four children in state care. Judge Tallman granted a divorce to Harp from George Harp, while another divorce suit against Hart was dismissed.
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Hillman
The
Star
Harp
Witon
Henberger
Hillman City
Minnesota
Tallman
Man
Hart
Runaway Accident Hurts Chehalis Farmer
Thomas Jordan, a well known farmer from Biffie, was badly injured in a runaway near Ethel. He was thrown from the wagon and his leg crushed by a spoke. He was brought sixteen miles to town for surgical aid.
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Chehalis
Thomas Jordan
Biffie
Ethel
Jordan
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