Samuel Blythe Mocked Seattle as Official Jester of the United States
Samuel G Blythe the Saturday Evening Post humorist and self styled official dignity reducer visited Seattle, joking that second street in Seattle ranks after Broadway in notoriety. He recalled writing on the Pacific and defended his Who's Who and Why satire, claiming he writes for the people and cares about none but readers.
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Samuel G. Blythe
United States
Broadway
Pacific
Seattle
Los Angeles
Blythe
New York World
Samuel G
Mr. Blythe
Capitol
Farrell Re-elected to Pacific Coast Co Board
John J. Waterbury of New York was elected director to succeed E. H. Harriman at the Pacific Coast Co annual meeting in Jersey City. Henry W. Cannon and J. D. Farrell were re elected as directors.
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United Press
New York
John J. Waterbury
Pacific Coast Co
Jersey City
E. H. Harriman
Henry W. Cannon
J. D. Farrell
Crickets Stop Train On Southern Pacific
A northbound freight train near Chico California halted three times between Rigas and Chico as black crickets swarmed the tracks. The insects were crushed under the wheels leaving rails slippery and the train stopped.
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United Press
Chico
Cal
Southern Pacific
Rigas
Bryan observes Pioneer Square totem pole event
A morning scene on Pioneer Square Seattle drew a large crowd as William Jennings Bryan studied a totem pole near the New York Central offices. Police kept the street clear while officials arranged a photo to accompany a railroad circular feature.
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William Jennings Brgan
Victoria
Pioneer Square
New York Central
First Ay
Bryan
Seattle
Bank of California selects new president in San Francisco
Frank B. Anderson is named president of the Bank of California in San Francisco to succeed Homer B. King who has resigned. Alfred L. Meyerstein is elected president of the Metropolis Trust and Savings Co after President Watkins resigned.
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San Francisco
Frank B. Anderson
Bank of California
Homer
King
Alfred L. Meyerstein
Metropolis Trust & Savings Co
Watkins
Unitarian Recreation Club Opens Season Meeting
The Unitarian Recreation club will hold its first meeting of the season in the church basement at Boylaton and Olive on Monday evening October 18 at 8 o'clock. Progressive whist will be played.
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The
Unitarian Recreation Club
Boylaton and
Olive
George Andrews Elected President of Passenger Agents
George Andrews, longtime northwest passenger agent for the Pacific Coast Steamship Company based in Seattle, was elected president of the General Passenger Agents association in Chicago at a banquet where A B Calder of the P RB acted as toastmaster.
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George Andrews
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Seattle
General Passenger Agents’ Association
Chicago
Andrews
A. B. Calder
The
P. RB
Death of James V. Mahoney Former Western Trunk Lines Chairman
Obituary notes the death in Chicago of James V. Mahoney, longtime chairman of the Western Trunk Lines committee based in the city. The report references his leadership role and the impact on regional railroad coordination.
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Chicago
James V. Mahoney
Western Trunk Lines Committee
Cake Walk Judge Named For Exposition Event
Rhades of the great horn apoon announces J. Citberg as chief cake walk judge for Friday evening at the exposition grounds auditorium. Others in the line include J. A. Nadeau director-general William Sheffield A. B. Stewart Latimer McGraw Marmaduke and more, all prominent local business figures.
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J. . Citberg
Exposition
Chilbeorg
Bee
J. A. Nadeau
William Sheffield
A. B. Stewart
N. HH. Latimer
Jota H. McGraw
Real En
Tate
J.C. Marmaduke
Washington Hotel
Auditorium Friday Event Doubt Amid So-So Plans
Unclear notes hint at a possible gathering or show at the Auditorium Friday with no firm confirmation. The fragment suggests hesitation or cancellation chatter and no definite organizer or time.
Will Hold Meeting by Stevens Relief Corp No 1
Stevens Relief Corp No 1 invites members and friends to a social Friday afternoon October 15 at the home of Mrs Effie Mishburn 22156 Queen Anne cy All are welcome to attend the gathering
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Stevens Relief Corpa No. 1
Effie Mishburn
Queen Annecy
Seattle
Clemming plea for Morse appeals to Taft
A wire service brief notes a petition at the federal level seeking clemency for former banker Charles W Morse as prominent business figures push the effort during a presidential review. In Rhode Island, the GOP renominated Adam J Pothier for governor with the Payne Aldrich tariff praised. In San Francisco former Police Captain Michael Conboy remains jailed after a coroner jury verdict accusing him in the Bernard Lagan homicide.
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New York
Taft
Charles W. Morse
Providence
A.l
Rhode Inland
Adam J. Pothier
Payne Aldrich
Benator Aldrich
San Francisco
Michael Conboy Ta
Bernard Lagan
Fire Hits Toppenish Town With $15000 Loss
A fire in Toppenish Washington caused $15000 in damages due to lack of fire apparatus. Recovering details include reports of the blaze and the town's firefighting readiness.
Opening of new store at Ten Hundred Fourteen Second Avenue
Today we open our new store at Ten Hundred Fourteen Second Avenue. We distribute dainty gifts as souvenirs of the opening. Gloves and hosiery for men and women are offered under our own label, imported from France. Our season imports are especially fine with diverse shades and colors.
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Ten Hundred Fourteen
Second Avenue
Cures Constipation Without Medicine Claim
A promotional notice urges readers to cure constipation using a product described as the Midgley Way and Pilia powders. It dismisses medical opinions and offers a free coupon to enroll or “reall today” without delay.
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Withers
Ageeena Ig
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Southampton
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J. D. Low
GE Deciedlek Im & Fisge
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Georgetown
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My Unlted Press
Cowboy
Topeka
L.L. Dyche
Department of Natural History
University of Kansan
Cook
Peary
Patrick H. McCarren
St. Catherines Hospital
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Katy
Howard Hawley
Harriman
Fria
France
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Mendington
Bright
T. H. Midgrey
Block
Kalamazoo
the World Tailoring & Clothing House
First Avenue
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