Bodleian 800th anniversary marked with.library lore
London notes mark the Bodleian Library's 800th founding anniversary with invites sent to scholars worldwide. The piece recounts Bodley’s vision and patrons like Sir Walter Raleigh, the library’s growth from 2,000 volumes to 600,000 plus, and notable manuscripts including Elizabeth I, James I, Shakespeare and lines by Pope and Byron.
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Bodleian
Sir Thomas
Elizabeth
King James
Shakespeare
Auph
Pope
Shetley
Lord Byron
Death of Paul Hoffman After Workplace Accident
Paul Hoffman died this morning at Seattle General Hospital from injuries suffered at the Seattle Cargo Co power house on Oct 20. He was a construction foreman for Seattle Cataract Co, survived by a widow and two children, and his body is at Rae funeral parlors. Coroner notified. no charges expected.
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Paul Hoffman
Seattle Cargo Co
Seattle General ‘Hospital
Twenty-fifth Avenue
Samete Hoffman
Swittin
Seattle Cataract Co
Four
Seventh Avenue
Bneg
Hoffman
Voters of the district eye a promising new member
The piece profiles George Mawman a wounded veteran who turned to a 17 cent capital venture in the newspaper business after losing an arm in an accident by the western depot. It notes reform interest and a populist stance while urging support for the Port Orchard Route ramp opening and freight by steamer.
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Newspaper Enterprise Association
Chicago
Cet
Chad
George Mawman
Mawman
Weil Easthi
SS Aeme Activa
Ion
Port Orchard
Port Orch
Yester Way
Geattie
Ted
New York
Dental Parsons
Rome
York
Beure
Public School Building Destroyed by Fire
The public school building burned down during the night, losses about 15000 dollars with 4000 dollars insured. Fire is believed to have started from a furnace. School furniture and equipment were ruined. A reward of 500 dollars is offered for information leading to arrest and conviction of the responsible person.
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Non-Union Butchers Plan Rally For Reform Meeting
Local non-union butchers announce a 2 PM gathering in Ranke Hall tomorrow to mobilize public support for a reform movement. The event promises disclosure of a scheme aimed at compromising labor disputes, with the Robcert Bros. piano giveaway noted and various local business mentions included.
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Ranke Hall
Butchers’ Union
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GEES
Vera
Seattle
Madrona Park
Pioneer Square
F. M. Jordan
Colonial Block
WN. E. Cor
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Columbia St
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Parrk
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Hillman
Leon
Umber
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Port Orchard Krontela
Pier No. 2
Yesler
Robcert Bros
Union
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Pacific Coast Clothing
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Marion St
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American Clothier
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Quick Drug CO
Pacific Coast
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Roon
Frederick & Nelson Fine Furniture
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Royal College of Dental
Second Avenue
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