Narrow Escape in Philadelphia Auto Race Crashes
Mich a e, the daring driver of the Soaler, escaped death by a narrow margin when his car tumbled in a crash during the Fairmount course race. The Stoddard Dayton car driven by Miller veered into a ditch, sustaining severe injuries. In observed events, Little Strang and Kirkpatrick set pace in the Parkway sweepstakes while other cars posted times in Nassau sweepstakes and Jericho Stakes with varied distances and final results.
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United Press
Philalphia
Michae
Fairmount
Michener
Dayton
Miller
Pagie Lemonthe
Complaint Charges Unlicensed Practice by Dr Taylor in Seattle
A. Berger swore out a complaint alleging Dr Taylor practiced medicine without a license. Berger, treated at the Taylor company offices in Flint and Cherry, identified a physician in the office who was arrested after refusing to reveal his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Berger
the. Taylor Company
Flint and
Cherry
Dr. Taylor
Taylor
Seattle
Berger
Bold thug robs man while many look on
A man carrying bundles is robbed at 10 30 p m on Madison street between First and Second avenues. A second man with a revolver jumps him from behind and steals the victim’s money before fleeing into an alley. Police claim to know nothing of the incident.
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Seattle
Madison Street
Nva
City Council Hears Rethink on Emergency Hospital Plan
The finance committee tentatively voted to drop the emergency hospital from the bond funded municipal building project while reevaluating the health department budget. The ordinance named the building as a jail, municipal court, and emergency hospital, raising questions about legally removing the hospital component.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pourthav
Tee
Health Department
Wild Horse Hill Returns to Old Home in Texas Visit
Angeles dispatch says famous bronco buster Wild Horse Hill, once world champion and famed show rider, left Los Angeles for Snyder Texas to visit his old friends. Sheriff Jim Boles of Snyder claims Hill is linked to a notorious gang of horse thieves and cattle rustlers, an accusation Hill denies. Hill was escorted back to Los Angeles by deputies after a beach incident at Santa Monica where he faced gunpoint. He had been working at a ranch near there and is celebrated for his feats in Europe.
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Angeles
Hill
U. S
Gnyder
Tex
Jim Boles
Santa Mon
Los
Los Angeles
Gadly Injured by Street Car at Seattle Crossing
A young Italian man, Vannelli, was struck by a Seattle Electric car crossing tracks near Yester Way while attempting to board a car for West Seattle. He was taken to Seattle General Hospital with serious injuries and is listed in critical condition.
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Yester
West Sea
Vannelli
Seattle
Seattle General Hospital
Gill vetoes Lake Lot Deal In Madrona Heights
Acting Mayor Gill vetoed an ordinance to buy property in Madrona Heights for 7500 dollars to form part of a lake shore boulevard. He argued the price was exorbitant and that similar tracts nearby could be bought for about half the proposed amount.
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Gin
Madrona Heights
Lake Washington Shore
Lake Shore Boulevard
Gill
Park Board
Seattle Wins 1909 Grand Lodge Convention Seat
California Promotion committee backed Seattle at the Denver sovereign lodge meeting, withdrawing rival bids. Judge F P Ogden of Oakland endorsed Seattle and commended the committee, sending a letter to Rufus P Jennings, with the Chamber of Commerce receiving a copy, recognizing Seattle as next meeting location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
California
Sovereign Lodge
Denver
F P. B. Ogden
Oakland
Rufus P. Jennings
Chamber of Commerce
Apres a Woman Changes Mind Often Says Dame Fashion
A clipped saying questions why a woman frequently changes her mind and notes fashion figures may reflect shifting tastes. The remark links female decision making to style trends and social commentary.
Corey Turns From Cameras as Maybelle Seeks Spotlight
In Chicago Mrs Oct 10 United Press reports William Kilie Corey president of the tech trust resists photographers aiming to capture his wife Maybelle. He walks away while Maybelle invites cameras into their apartment and promotes the hunting lodge trip in Michigan describing a rustic 20,000 acre estate with 18 lakes where the couple will hunt and be cared for after two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Wm Kilie Corey
Tech Trust
Bilis
Coreys
Michigan
Maybelle
Thespian Morris Sent To Prison On Vagrancy Charge
Stage figures and curious letters link A. L. Morris to advertising for young women seeking stage careers. After 62 days for vagrancy, Morris faces a superior court appearance on larceny charges from a person. Police report notes emboldened letters found on his arrest.
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Hruttah Columbia
Han Frengiece
Gweneral
Mildrede
Theopian
A. L. Morris
Peremm
Attempt to cash valuable paper leads to arrests
Charles Samuels and Gauthier were arrested after attempting to cash a $680 certificate of deposit stolen from Ole Anderson. The bank issue date was May 24 and First National Bank was named on the paper. Gauthier died at the bank yesterday with the document in hand while trying to exchange it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Samuels
Charles Wright
Gauthier
Frank W. Clark
J. C. Adama
Ole Anderson
First National Bank
Ole
Fads That Were in the Photograph Album
A reader reflects on a family photograph album as a social artifact. The piece recalls the process of placing faces from distant kin on the wall and the communal ritual of sharing stories through a guided Kinfolks lecture. Public nostalgia and family memory are explored through personal anecdote.
Political Notes From The Northwest Campaign Trails
Thomas Werner and J K Be trom speak at Palle City and visits span North Bend Seattle and Portland for the Bryen-Korn ticket. W P Bell begins a three week east of the mountains tour for attorney general. Senator Plies Bobby and James Howne outline Taft support while Ralph Pierce and Dr J A Ghent tour the county. A Tenth Ward Republican meeting is set at Paynes hall with Vanderveer and Ringfield speaking.
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Thomas KN. Werner
J. K Betrom
Palle City
Morner
C.K. Mawktter
Bin
W. A. Molnheimer
North Bend
Champ R . Fours
Kim
Seattle
Bryen-Korn
Portland
W. P. Bell
Enate
Chelan
Douglas
Lincoln
Perens Perry
Spokane
Whitman
Franklin
Ane
Armor
Plies
Bobby
Port Townsend
Bugeners
Portee
Green Lake
James Howne
Republican State Committee
Taft
Clearing totals by city report for Seattle Tacoma and Portland
Seattle clearings total 1 650 866 95 with balances 230 396 21 Tacoma clearings 617 926 00 balances 38 790 00 Portland clearings 1 098 322 00 balances 141 012 00
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Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Contaminated City Water Sparked by Cedar River Work
Health officials monitor the Cedar River project for ailing water supply as refuse in a dry river bed and a worker with typhoid fever raise contamination fears. Samples from the intake are analyzed and disinfection measures are deployed while an ordinance for patrols near the Cedar River watershed awaits council action.
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Cedar River
Cedar Lake
Lincoln Park Row
Crichton How
Forest Fire Losses Lighter This Year
The Washington Forest Fire association reports 828 fires started by campers and 1 103 fires fought in the woods this past summer. About 740 acres burned were green timber with most losses in slashing and downed timber. Fire losses this year should fall well under 700 000, and officials urge state spending of at least 125 000 annually to protect 600 000 acres of timber set aside as school property.
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Washington Forest Fire Association
Association and
Timber Companion
Erickson Must Finish His Regrade On Time
The council denied Erickson’s request for extra time to finish the regrade of the share. Brickeon posted a $418,006 bond to guarantee completion by month’s end, with penalties accruing for each day beyond the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erickson
Skeleton in the cupboard at London club revealed
A London club preserves a real skeleton in a closet once used as a prisoner cell. The bones include Dick Turpin’s era remains and a tunnel entrance to the Tower of London about three quarters of a mile away.
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London
Court House
Pris
Dick Turpin
Tower of London
Fir stumps bulging with coin for asking
A German chemist H Rasehe demonstrates to US forestry service a process turning oak stumps into valuable by products. He shows waste wood yields including pyroligneous acid and tar, claiming a net profit and high value per cord of wood.
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H Rasehe
Fiat
United States Forestry Service
Renounces Royalty for Uncle Sam
Archdeacon Mallok Gabriel Javahr, brother of a Kurdistan ruler and heir, renounces throne claims to become an American citizen. Born in Erine, Jejov, Turkey, he states he seeks naturalization as a U S citizen while in the country for a pension proceeding.
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United Press
Alleigace
Saaleclaring
Citixen
Mallok
Gabriel Javahr
Kurdistan
Astatte Tyrer
E ‘Tiretere
Javeli
Erine
Jejov
Turkey
Clergyman Javahr Arrives in County in 1995 Context
Javahr, described as a clergyman, arrived in the county on July 28, 1995, amid local activity. The note confirms his clerical role and entry date in the local records.
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Javahr
Walter Hayes Arrested in Tacoma Theft Case
Walter Hayes, a Negro, was arrested by Detectives F W Clark and H C Adame on advice from Tacoma that he is wanted there for stealing a trunkful of valuables. He will be taken to Tacoma this afternoon. The Democratic county central committee will meet tonight to arrange for party meetings. Steamer Telegraph will run to Everett while the City of Everett steamer is under repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hayes
F. W. Clark
H.C. Adame
Tacoma
Haya
Halle
Eyvérett
Trio of Officials Visit Canadian Lacrosse Cities
A delegation including Kennedy and Dewey returned from a long trip through the east visiting Canada and New York. They attended major lacrosse games in Toronto Ottawa and Montreal with Kenne from the post office staff joining the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ka Kennedy
Forme Tetor Sree Dewey
Pantinarrancia Hotel
Madiaga
Ntis
Wit Kenne
Post Office
New York
Toronto
Ottawa
Montreal
Steamers and schooners link Alaska to Pacific ports
The list details vessels sailing and arriving from Alaska and Pacific ports. The steamer Santa Clara cleared Valdes for Keward, the KR W Martiett cleared Townsend for Wayman, and the Knight of the Thistle left Portland to coal en route to Hingiland. The DBennox reached Victoria from Hongkong, and Riverside arrived with a towed dredger. The Ditton arrived at Royal Heads from Santa Rosalia, the Sydney bound Jefferson departed Wrantell, Cottage City left Bhagway for Beattie, and Nome steamer Northwestern sails tonight as the last boat of the year for Nome and Mt Michael. Freighter A G Lindsay expected with cargo from Southwestern Alaska points.
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Satle
Alaska Polate
Santa Clara
Valdes
Keward
KR. W. Martiett
Townsend
Han Randieoo
Columbia
Tatoosh
Port Townsend
Ditton
Royal Heads
Santa Rosalia
Sydney
Australia
Jefferson
Wrant
Cottage City
Game Warden Nearly Mobbed Near Lake Union
Deputy Game Warden Breese fired two shots to scare Roy Somers as tensions over tech laws on the Lake Union waterway rose. Somers outran Breese to a hiding place, while mill hands clashed with enforcement and Breese halted work to avoid a mob. Louis Longuet was arrested. Somers was released but faces rearrest.
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Lake Union
Breese
Roy Somers
Somers
Louis Longuet
West Crockett St
Frenchman Wins Marathon Race in London Race
In a London marathon held on the same legacy course as Hayes Olympic victory, Henri Stret of France won in 2 hours 37 minutes 23 seconds. Percy Smallwood was the sole American entrant while A Aldrich led English hopes and J Keywood placed third amid a field of 12% runners.
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United Press
London
Hayes
Percy Smallwood
A. Aldrich
England
Henri Stret
Siret
Mayes Oy
J. Keywood
Reckless Drivers Probed for Endangering Pedestrians
A report to the police by Mr Jones of 623 Green Anneau cites reckless motorists endangering human life. He says drivers speed past Schie residence and show contempt for protesting pedestrians, urging several arrests to deter the behavior.
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Jones
Anneau
City Injunction Seeks Halt to Seattle Regrade Work
An injunction and restraining order were filed against the city of Seattle requiring it to show cause why regrade work in Pontius Pass should not be enjoined. The complaint, filed by Horace F. ?, alleges the city council acted without superior court approval. Proceedings set before Judge Morris on Oct. 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Pontius Saassion
Horace F
Bee
Morris
Complaint Filed Against Seattle Electric Over Injury Claim
A. J. Oresman filed a cur court complaint against Seattle Electric for 1141 dollars for injuries from a fall on the James at car line in August 1907. The suit accuses the company of negligence for loose rails lying in the street.
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Cu-R
A. J. Oresman
Seattle Electric Company
Bruno BWR election mobilizes across the continent
A fragmented note mentions Bruno BWR planning travel and arranging affairs to begin touring across the continent tomorrow to vote for William resident at a place named Caepats in New York. He intends to vote at home.
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Bruno
Inquiries on Chester and Crymble Reach British Official
Nov 18 report from Kely notes Bernard Pelly, British vice consul, receiving inquiries about John Henry Chester last heard at North Bend and Hugh Crymble in arch 1905. Also, John Buckley, 26, switch tender at Copper Plate, was run over and killed by an ore train last night. believed to have stumbled crossing the track.
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Bernard Pelly
Consur
John Henry Chester
North Bend
Hugh Crymble
Arch
Kely
John Buckley
Copper Plat
Checkers Play Open Seats Reserved by Telephone Main 65
A local note urges patrons to call Telephone Main 65 to secure advance seats for the Checkers show. The item emphasizes early booking and peak demand for the performance.
Third Attempt Made to Lynch Negro in Mine Incident
Deputy Sheriff W T Woods reports a third lynching attempt on Edward Martin, a black prisoner, after transporting him to Folsom prison for a life term. A mob of sixty miners from Sacramento confronted the officers at the depot and court, but Woods diverted them by misrepresenting the prisoner’s identity.
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LOS Rottns
Edward Martin
Edith Ralston
W. T. Woods
Folsom
Sacramento
Misa Ralston
Woods
Martin
Washington Logged-off Land Association Meets at Beattie Club
The Washington Logged-off Land association met at the Beattie Commercial club rooms this morning and adjourned until this afternoon awaiting a delegation from Everett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Logged-off Land Association
Beattie Commercial Club
Everett
Harvard coach to speak on Football at YMCA
Oliver F. Cutts of Harvard will address boys on Football this Sunday afternoon December 1 at the YMCA. This talk begins a series organized by the boys department of the YMCA continuing in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver F. Cutts
Harvard
Prices paid to producers for farm products today
Western market quotes show live weight poultry prices per pound for hens and spring chickens, dressed poultry at various per pound rates, and broilers. Meat prices list cows and steers per pound, veal dressed rates, and wool and egg values. Produce includes Gravenstein apples, tomatoes, carrots, spinach, green onions, new potatoes, and sacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravenstein
Stock Market Highlights from New York and Chicago Oct 1908
Stocks listed by 8 C Osborn 4 Co show mixed early 1908 prices with Amat Cop, Can Pacific, Union Pacific, North Pacific and other majors trading in narrow ranges. Chicago grain notes and a rummage sale notice for St. Clement's Church outline local events and opportunities.
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New York
Lees
Anacon
Atchison
Brooklyn
Can. Pacific
Hesap. & O
Ttan
Hi. S - Wisie
Os Asia
N. Ptd
Pacific
Penn
DDB
Slam P. Steel Car
Ude Pili
Bes Bing Sake
RS. & 1 Pta
R. 1 Co. Ptd
South
Eouvers - South. Ry
Union Pacific Naarea
Steel
Shack md
Westinghouses
Union
Chicago Grain
Chicago
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Hotel Stevens Cafe
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Cine Piano House
Third Ave
Hi Gill
DE Luxe
de Luxe Optical Co, Inc
Corey
Thespian
Adamece
Hianche Ratenes
Morri
Mildreds
Stee & Atick
W. A. Parson
Vancouver
Parson
Test
Claud Philbrick
Philbrick
Mak
Samuels
People's Cafe
Beconday
Ole Andersen
Deget
Per
Will
Sue
Bertha
Brother Marmaduke
A. N. Oldgigh
Music Dept
Kohler & Chase
C. H. Rose
Ole Olson
Noo
Snoqualmie
Procery
Rae
Guntracter § Co
Uncle Sam
M. D
Game Warden
Suhe
Tapit
Pacific Coast
Muse
Pike ST
Liberal Printing CO
Ind
C. Osborn
St. Clemen's Church
Wash
Weber Piano Dealers
Pike Street
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