Life Savers of Columbia River Bar Guard Treacherous Waters
Captains Wickland and Stewart lead the Point Adams Oregon and Cape Disappointment Washington life saving crews. They have saved at least 1500 lives, averaging about 70 per year, risking drownings as boats capsize and current pulls sailors under. Forty eight rescues this year alone across the two stations.
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Point Adams
Ore
Wickland and
Stewart
Columbia River
Oregon
Washington
Point Adam
Cape Disappointment
Point Adame
Pacific Ocean
Impostor or Long-Lost George Kimmel Returns to Niles
A man claiming to be George A. Kimmel returns after missing 13 years. His mother refuses to recognize him, insisting he is an impostor, while boyhood friends confirm his identity. The tale includes a scarred head, a prison stint, and an insurance dispute over his alleged death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kimmel
Niles
Mich
Ron
George A. Kimmel
Kimmel
Auburn
New York
Kimifie
St. Louis
Warry Ll. Fox
F. M. Cook
Richard Dugan
Sear
Cook
George
Brown's Eddy
Fox
Harry
Hickory
Hickory Street
Edna
Mother
Who's Loony Now Chaloner Makes Curtains Reach for Him
John Armstrong Chaloner testifies in his insanity suit that a magnet like force drew curtains. he explains the power varied with diet. He says during winters 1903 to 1894 he could lift heavy curtains by sweeping them, but later required rubbing to generate the force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaloner
John Armstrong Chaloner
Charlottesville
Hyomei touted as cure for catarrh and respiratory ills
Letter from W. W. Eisner of Beach Haven Pa praises Hyomei for ending a decade of catarrh effects in head throat lungs and stomach. He claims relief after using the outfit and notes no need for other medicines. The ad promotes Hyomei complete outfit with inhaler priced at 1.00 and extra bottles 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Eisner
Beach Haven
H. D
Quaker To Co
Pharmacista
Prayers Fail to Change Wilson Ahead of Brewers Convention
Washington Oct 10 Despite pleas from Chicago pastors and their congregations to pray for Secretary of Agriculture Wilson his stance about presiding at the Brewers convention Oct 12 to 20 remains unchanged today. Wilson is honorary vice president of the Brewers organization.
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Washington
Chicago
Wilson
Brewers’ Convention
Brewers Organization
Price List Shifts Across Grocers and Produce
Prices for meats vegetables and dairy circulate with regional variation. Listings show Western butter at around 8 cents per pound and apples reaching several dollars per box, reflecting fluctuating regional markets and store promotions.
Labor News Highlights Endorsement and Union Happenings
The Federal Labor Union endorses George F. Cotterill for city engineer. A Seattle union of upholsterers and mattress makers has formed. The Mill men's union holds its first annual ball at Dreamland on October 20.
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Federal
George F. Cotterill
Seattle
Mill
Dreamland
Pinchot Returns to Seattle on Alaska Voyage
Special to The Star Cordova Alaska Oct 10 Gifford Pinchot was a passenger on the Admiral Sampson bound for Seattle after completing an Alaska conditions survey. He received a cordial welcome in this region. Senator Miles Poindexter boarded the Bertha at Katalla to explore control prospects.
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Star
Cordova
Alaska
Gifford Pinchot
Sampson Ymeser
Seattle
Hae
Tory MPs Disgusted By Pay For Service
In London on October 10 Tory members of parliament express anger at receiving pay for legislative work. Some MPs return their checks to the government paymaster or divert funds to charities. Alfred Bird of Wolverhampton sent his check to the town council, which returned it to him.
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London
Alfred Bird
Wolverhampton
FOLKS PAST FIFTY MUST USE CASCARETS
An old age health note urges daily gentle aid for bowels with Cascarets. It compares aging to reduced muscle elasticity and says the tonic is natural, safe, and inexpensive at 16 cents per bottle. The ad claims Cascarets work during sleep and are essential for the elderly.
Queer cures and saloon voting rise in local news
Odd remedies and political shifts fill this fragment. A Ansonia man credits daily bee stings for rheumatism relief after four months of treatment. In Connecticut a vote on saloons swings with typhoid fears as water quality concerns drive support. A New Jersey man sues over a hat taken years ago by a roommate, with the tale cut short.
Not Forgotten and Not Forgiven in Peculiar Court Case
A court ordered Charles to pay for a hat that was not returned and awarded Steve $4 and Bullets of Pure Gold. The claim notes gold bullets used by Yaqui Indians in the Mexican conflict and reports on hospital gold bullet extractions in Mazatlan. A separate incident describes N R Graham, a Santa Fe railroad brakeman, severing his thumb to avert a train wreck at an open switch in San Bernardino California.
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Charles
Steve
Indiana
Mazatlan
N. R. Graham
Santa Fe Railroad
San Bernardino
Cal
University Student Extends Course to Thirteen Years
Robert O'Neal Suddath, 27, has pursued a ten year course at the University of Georgia and will not finish for three more years. He began in agriculture, explored other fields, then returned to agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert O'Neal Suddath
University of Georgia
First Avenue
Marion Street
Dr. Brown
Cherry Street
Washington Building
J. Brown
State of Washington
As Chauffeurs Go
A Puck quotation notes chauffeurs as “sober, careful” and comments on wages. The brief evokes social attitudes toward drivers and their pay.
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Puck
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Hyomei
Fairbanks
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Toronto
Ont
Chas
W. Fairbanks
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Antonella Fusto
Jit
Labor News
Pinchot
Pepear
Everett and Edmonds
Moon
Everett
Bee
Elman Ticket
Deek
Matin
Wilfim P. Fitzgerald
Ansonia
Copa
Oes
Tortington
Conn
Neenses
Afgier
Charles Rashek
Martin's Creek
N. J
Hungary
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Steve Kopatch
Graham
Kodakers
Madison Street
A. J. Speckert
Genelena Leetorer
Dewiech
Pike @ Vine Sa
MMA
Pfepyem
Pieet
John
Second Ave
Pike Mt. Bay City
Third Ave
Brown & Hulen
Gallagagher
Enton ST. Os
Cepin Ins
Creamery
M. W. Corner
Pike
James Duffy
Rupert Carpenter
Sandwall
A. D. Anderson
TEAD
Beattie
Froener
Genesee Et
Ind
York
HW. Vrogner
Dairies
Ninth Avenue
Bralderg & Veteraon
Kalberg
Crean A Lee
Hmewell St
Cody Detective Anon Inc
Male—Detectivet
Trene
Keister’s Ladies Tailoring College
14Th Ave
Bal Ries
Mscli Troublis
Seiler
OLD Sonoma
B. Kalter Bole
Webel A Co
Milwaukee
Grocers
V. Lydell & CO. Groceries
Westlake Boulevard
Hama Cone CO
4. & Hama CO
Paris
Mira el
Beattie Sanitary
Bungalow Plana
the Bungalow Co., Inc
Main
Central Bidg
Hoyt—Doughnut King
Ee Main
Madison St
Quick Adjustment Co
Shave
West
Jewelers
Chas. Lampe
Edison
Victor
Denny Way
Cor
Pitth
Queen Anne
Kalem Poultry Market
V.by
Tike Place
Plymouth
Westlake Avenue
Okada
Chy
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Jas. H. Maybury
Mave
Globe
Emery Machine CO
BEOG
Giffera Machine Shop
Hapert
Meneca Siseet
Pheve Ates
Puget Sound Marble and Ghanite Co., Inc
First Ave
Sis
Albert Haneep
Harry W. Appieton
Neiman’s
Liberty
Upstein
Union
Osteopathic
State and County Association
Chas. N. Maxey
Northern Bank
6Th and Union
BON Ten & Rickart
Rhonwa
Nae B. Cunningham
Leary
RES. O. A. Aso
A. F. Greenus & Co
Firet Ave
Physicians and and Surgeons
John Dunlap
Eastern Universities
People's Bank
Second and
Pike St. Ind
Af. T. Trueblood
Marion Bidg
Marion Phone
John L. Johnson
L. B. Gullett
Park-Bowman Co., Embalmers
Northwest
Pacific Safety Deposit Company
Ercheon Mite
First and University
Seattle Mechanical Electroplating CO
Second
D. M. Tolman
Epler Block
Sanitarium
Battle Creek
Raleigh
Horse Market
N. T. Jolliffe
Singer Store
Sory
Merz Sheet Metal Works
Enterprise Sheet Metal Works
Union ST
Stewart St. Shoeing Forge
Stewart St
Semuett
First Ave. Ind
Santo Vacuum Cleaner Co
East
P. B. Newkirk & CO
Td Ay
Washington Water Co
Greenland
King ST
T. Tabata
Prop
Frank Briggs
Repal
Nix
Swissco
Oliver
Swissco Hair Remedy Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Owl Drug Co
First Avenue Union Block
Seattles
John Brown
Royal
First Anne
Union Block
L. W. Suter
Postal Telegra
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