Body Found in Kingston Bay Near Tacoma Case
The body of M. Mandon, 60, formerly of 223 Second Ave W, was found in Kingston Bay two miles north of Kingston yesterday. Deputy Coroner Tucker will hold it at Kingston until September 17 for a thorough investigation. Mandon, who left the city two weeks ago possibly heading to Tacoma, is presumed to have fallen overboard and drowned. He was regarded as eccentric and a heavy drinker, with only relatives believed to live in Switzerland.
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M. Mandon
Second Av. W
Kingston
Tucker
Mandon
Tacoma
Switzerland
Government tests wood stiffness at University of Washington
The Western Pine Manufacturers association will supply 10,000 board feet of western larch wood under a government forest service agreement. Wood will be tested at the forest service station at the University of Washington to determine stiffness and stability.
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Government
Forest Service
Western Pine Manufacturers’ Association
University of Washington
California Exhibit Prominent At Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Fair
Information received at exposition headquarters says the California commissioner general is very active promoting a large exhibit from the state.
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California
Everett Tegtmier Elected to University Board of Control
Everett Tegtmier the star center of the University of Washington football team was yesterday elected a member of the university board of control to succeed Wylie Hemphill who has left school.
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Everett Tegtmier
University of Washington
University Board of Control
Wylie Hemphill
Sunday closing law violators fined in police court
Frank Hellamy was fined $60 yesterday by Judge Gordon in the police court for violating the Sunday closing law. 8 Y Lockhart, charged with the same offense, was fined $75 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hellamy
Gordon
8 Y Lockhart
Election at the university fails to crown president and vice president
Monday’s student election at the university failed to elect a president or freshman class leader as the vote was too close to poll. Josiah was chosen vice president Artie Brown secretary.
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Univer
Josiah
Artie Brown
Gold statue Venus of Milo received by Washington Trust
Four hundred ounces of gold cast statue of Venus of Milo was received by the Washington Trust from Fairbanks yesterday. The statue stands 12 percent inches high and is valued at $7,225. It was made by the Fairbanks bank using a mold secured from Boston.
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Washington Trust
Fairbanks
Fairbanks Bank
Boston
Seattle Seen From Auto by Rochester Artist
Charlies M. Robinson, a Rochester landscape artist, gained a general view of Seattle yesterday from an automobile as Mrs Moore and John F. McGraw accompanied him with other prominent citizens aboard.
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Charlies M. Robinson
Rochester
Seattle
Tn Automobile
Ma Moore
John F. McGraw
Local Grower Harvests Massive Gloria Mundi Apple
G L Campbell of 526 Howard Street picked an apple from a four year old Gloria Mundi tree in his yard. The fruit measures 144 inches in circumference and weighs 22 ounces.
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G. L. Campbell
Howard Sty
Boys Held by Police At Tacoma Yard
Two 15 year old runaways from Tacoma were found in a box car at the local railroad yards armed with a 22 caliber revolver and a blackjack. They were taken into custody and to be held until a juvenile court hearing or return to parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lenal
Frank Lubl
Tacoma
Fire Boat Construction Ordered by Public Works Board
The fire and water committee at the council meeting tonight plans to back an ordinance empowering the board of public works to proceed with the construction of a new fire boat.
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Fire and Water Committee
Board of Public Works
Timber Fire Rages Between Georgetown and Columbia City
A fierce blaze burns in the timber stretch between Georgetown and Columbia City in the southern part of the city. So far the only reported loss is burned timber with no requests for help from local fire companies.
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Georgetown
Columbia City
Sham Battle Conducted at Ft Lawton for Major Blocksom
This morning a sham battle or minor tactics problem was held at Ft Lawton for the benefit of Major A. P. Blocksom, who is here on an inspection tour.
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Ft. Lawton
A. P. Blocksom
Emma Love sues Seattle Electric for $30,000 damages
Emma Love files a suit against Seattle Electric claiming injuries from alighting a company car. The complaint seeks thirty thousand dollars in damages.
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Emma Love
Seattle Electric Company
Tacoma Marine Supply to Tow La Conner Wreck Today
Officers of Tacoma Marine Supply rate the charred hull and machinery of the steamer La Conner of Seattle. They say the wreck will be towed from the city channel today to shallow water near the tide flats across from the Foss boathouse.
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Tacoma Marine Supply Company
la Conner
Seattle
City Channel
Foss
Japanese man found guilty of attempted murder
Jugukii Kamada, a Japanese national, was found guilty of assault with intent to commit murder by a judge yesterday. The attack on J Masahuri allegedly occurred on June 40. Sentencing is expected this Saturday.
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Jugukii Kamada
J. Masahuri
Big Seven-Pound Potato Sparks Local Pride
Joseph Quinn of South Park brought a seven pound potato to The Star office. The oddly shaped spud weighs as much as a large cabbage and suggests rich soil for potato raising in the area. Neighbors share pride in the unusual harvest from Quinn’s garden.
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Joseph Quinn
South Park
the Star
Quinn
Small Is Still President in Telegraphers Union Conflict
United Press reports Sylvester J. Small declares he remains president of the Telegraphers Union despite the executive board ousting him. In Tacoma a passenger transfer incident with the steamer Vashon caused a collision and damage near the Flyer dock. In Port Townsend Lt. Gov. Charles J. Coon pushes to nominate a candidate for the business men's ticket in the upcoming municipal campaign.
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Chicago
Sylvester J. Small
the Telegraphers’ Union
New York
Tacoma
Flyer
Vashon
Port Townsend
Charlies Jr. Coon
Countess Sues King Victor Emmanuel for 100000
The Counts Cesarina Gadd Hercdant sues King Victor Emmanuel of Italy for 100000 claiming Humbert ruined her when she was 16. The lawsuit, rooted in royal scandal, seeks support for herself and her child. Court officials prepare defense while Italy watches the case unfold.
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Seattle Star
Rome
Humbert
Italy
Cesarina Gadd Hercdant
Victor Emmanuel
All
Tue
Victor
Hercuant
Ponsio Vagila
Imperial Household
Ki Humbert
Oda
Count Hercolant
Oil claims located in western Jefferson County
Following railroad survey work by the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul through western Jefferson several oil prospects emerge. Eight claims were filed in the auditor’s office by locators C B Montgomery EB C Jordan Fred Powell H McCannon BE C Nelson L BE Lombardi C Edwards and H Marshall.
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Port Townsend
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Western Jefferson
Seattle
C. BE. Montgomery
EB. C. Jordan
Fred Powell
H. McCannon
BE. C. Nelson
L. BE. Lombardi
C. Edwards
H. Marshall
Evans Plans for Atlantic Fleet Cruise Visit
Rear Admiral Evans commander in chief of the Atlantic fleet arrived in Washington to consult with Navy officials for about a week or ten days. The talks focus on preparing ships for the coming voyage and updating officer assignments below captain to a maximum year and a half term as ordered by the navigation bureau.
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Washington
Evans
Navy Department
Navigation Bureau
Visiting in Seattle Governor Knight to Visit
In Seattle the governor will host visiting dignitaries from the Philippines. L Knight, formerly a clerk in the offices of Senator Piles and Scott Calhoun, plans a Seattle visit. Knight has held several federal positions in the Islands.
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Philippines
Knight
Piles
Scott Calhoun
Seattle
Islands
Carriers' Load Weighed to Justify More Hiring
The mat is weighed to determine each man’s daily burden and prove the workload is too heavy. Officials expect the department to recognize the need for additional carriers and plan to appoint more staff.
Cravenette Raincoats for Men and Women Sold in Seattle
Goodyear Raincoat Co. at First Ave and Madison St offered Cravenette raincoats for men and women. Prices listed include $10 for coats valued at $16 and $15 for coats valued at $20 at the Seattle branch.
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Avira
Ptylen
Seattle
Goodyear Raincoat CO
Madison
No United Action Governs This Year’s Shingle Mill Close
The annual closing of the shingle mill will be left to the discretion of individual mill men with no combine or agreement to close on a set date or to stay closed for a defined period.
Woman Starts Bank Run Tied to Returned Check
A rumor sparked by a woman whose $12 check bounced led to a bank run at the John 8 Cook bank in Golffield. A crowd of small depositors formed a line and were paid out.
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Goldfield
John 8 Cook Bank
Palace Meat Market Ad Promotes Fresh Meats
Local ad touts Palace Meat Market at 604 Secondary offering choice meats poultry and fish in the city with a prompt invitation to try them.
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Palace Meat Market
Election betting at Frisco odds tighten for Dr Taylor
Frisco voters see Dr Taylor as leading candidate with odds shrinking from evens to 2 to 6 in favor. McCarthy union labor stands as second choice at 2 to 1 while Ryan republican faces a 3 to 1 defeat bet.
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Ban Francisco
Taylor
Evens
McCarthy
Ryan
Amundsen Aims For 1910 North Pole Quest
Captain Amundsen plans a 1910 attempt to reach the North Pole using four new polar sled haulers. He and companions will petition President Roosevelt for the Gjoa to be the first vessel to pass the Panama Canal on completion. The Gjoa, once a whaling vessel, is under repair at Mare Island Navy Yard.
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New York
Amundsen
North Pole
Roosevelt
United States
Northwest Passage
Panama Canal
Mare Island Navy Yard
San Francisco
Jefferson County boosters promote county for settlers
The Commercial club at Port Townsend has issued circulars to business men for mailing in bunkers letters that outline Jefferson county advantages for settlers. The scheme is a novel effort unveiled by the new secretary J. W. Caldwell.
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Jefferson County
Port Townsend
Commercial Club
J. W. Caldwell
Hearing on Uniform Bill of Lading Before I C Commission
An important hearing regarding the proposed uniform bill of lading was held before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington D C on October 16. The session focused on standardizing shipper receipts and freight documents to streamline commerce.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
United
Philippine Cigars Measured Longer Than Usual
A fragment notes cigars from the Philippines described as long as a foot and a half. It also mentions dry stove wood and a fuel company with a phone listing for Anne 1163.
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Pire Fuel Co
Anne
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Second Avenue
Pike Street
Manchester
Padliarer
Small
United Press
Coon
King
Countess Hercolani
King Victor
Cruise
Cravenette
United Presse
Union Savings & Trust Co
Hoge Building
Cor
Jas. D. Hor, N. B. Solner
Pres
Greenlake Reservoir
University and Exposition Grounds
Lake Washington
Union Bay
Pacific Coast
University
FBI
Green Lake
Greenlake Station
International Bond & Realty Company, Inc
American Bank Bidg., Cor. Second and
Madison Main
Independent
Frisco
Mme
Madonda
America
Dreamland Rink
Lola Steers
Wynn Coman
Chickering Piano
D. S. Johnston Co.’s
The
Pioneer Piano House
New P Building
Third and University
N. B
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