Ten Thousand Dollar Blaze Destroys Western Ave Stores
Fire believed to be arson gut a block of stores on Western Avenue between Madison and Marion streets shortly before 6 last night. Loss estimated at ten thousand dollars with insurance covering full value. Principal loser was M. J. Connell Importer of Oriental. Firefighter injury occurred when a truck collided with a wagon at First Ave and Madison Street.
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Western Av
Madison
Marion Sts
Bringhusat
M. J. Connell
Oriental 9
Harry McDonald
Madisam
Puget Sound
Seattle
C. D. Hillman
Sey Rice
Venus
Java Flood Wipes Bezoeki Town Destroys Crops
A cloudburst-triggered flood in Bezoeki southeast Java leaves Bezoeki largely wiped out. Six hundred natives drowned and crops ruined while thousands flee north to escape advancing waters. Destruction reported from Batavia and surrounding areas.
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United Press
Batavia
Java
Bezoeki
Flood Waters Hit Wide Countryside Communal Areas
Reports describe widespread flooding across miles of countryside with communications to the stricken section cut off. The muddy torrents tore down wires, and authorities confirmed a large dam formed, with waters not yet receding.
Aeronaut injured by own invention in California crash
San Leandro California September 2 United Press report Joseph Hettancourt suffered injuries when a monoplane of his own invention crashed to the ground and pinned him beneath the wreckage. Companion John Driver escaped with minor scratches while Bettan court, on the ground, was pinned under debris during experiments above Foothill boulevard.
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San Leandro
Cal
Joseph Hettancourt
Chinese Students to Come to University
Miss Caroline Ober of the University of Washington reports a party of 36 Chinese young men will arrive soon to begin study at the university. She has worked for years to secure Oriental students and has met with strong success.
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Caroline Ober
University of Washington
Minnesota
Miss Ober
Politician Shot in Sleepy Eye Federal Shooting
George W. Summerville former Minnesota state senator and notable politician was shot and fatally wounded in his Sleepy Eye law office. The assailant John Hayner was arrested and motive remains unknown.
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Sleepy Eye
Minn
George W. Summerville
Minnesota
John Hayner
Hayner
Luther Burbank Talks Yet Shuns Public Stage
The famed horticulturist Luther Burbank, age about 54, spoke briefly at a Seattle gathering but refused a full public address. Described as shy and dislikes public opinion, he prefers quiet study and earnest work in farming over social prestige while urging Washington farmers and fruit growers to seek practical knowledge.
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Luther Burbank
Seattle
Fair Grounds
Washington
Ora
Burbank
Ed Meany
van Demen
Everett Ellis Takes Holzheimer's Place as Prosecuting Attorney
Everett Ellis is appointed prosecuting attorney of the county after the resignation of Frank H. Holzheimer who had served since January 1. Holzheimer left note wishing to depart immediately. Ellis had previously been chief deputy but resigned due to ill health. Mille is now chief.
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Incounty
Frank H. Holzheimer
Stolzheimer
Eills
Holsheimer
Given
Everett Mille
Fire Destroys Tacoma Malt and Stock Food Plants
Spontaneous combustion caused a late night blaze destroying the Puget Bound Malting and Northwestern Stock Food plants in Tacoma. Estimated loss runs from 175000 to 220000 dollars with insurance covering 100000 dollars, marking one of the city’s largest fires in history.
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Tacoma
Rept
Puget Bound Malting Company
Northwestern Stock Food Company
Suicide Pact Reported After Two Bodies Found
Police confirm a suicide pact between Dora Winifred Hockey and Charles Schock after both bodies are found in Jerome Park reservoir a week after they disappeared. Hockey was found first, Schock's body recovered the next day.
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New York
Dora Winifred Hockey
Charles Schock
Jerome Park Reservoir
Schock
Fortuna Sails From Loschi Park Toward Mercer Island
A brief note reports the Fortuna leaving Loschi Park for Mercer Island with a crew of five Umen aboard for a roughly two hour voyage.
Bremerton Heights Promises Fast Growth and Profit
Real estate pitch markets Bremerton Heights as a fast rising area near the Navy Yard. Advertises large tracts and lots at $50 and $35 with yearly profit promises, urging visitors to view the Navy Yard and take a free auto ride to Colman dock and the Kennedy steamer.
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Bremerton Heights
Bremerton Ey Yard
Meas New Re Co
Arte Eee
Ogon
Pavy Yard
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