Gunman shoots saloon employee in Newport Cafe
Mie Peeck, second engineer on the German steamship Bila, is shot in the head at the Newport Cafe on Madison near First. Martin Strasburg, who pulled a pistol, attempted suicide after the shooting but survived. Peeck was taken to Minor hospital in serious condition. authorities report threats against Peeck and a prior matter involving Strasburg.
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Mie Peeck
Martin Strasburg
Newport
Madison St
Peeck
Strasburg
Ward
Witten Meister
James
Phim
Capt. Bannick
Peeck Ami
Angelus
Striking workers face stagnant wages amid city repairs
The article notes strikers will not receive higher salaries as a large incinerator destroyer is cleaned and operated. It mentions a small workforce with only six of fifteen men at work, a high tax rate, and doubt about wage increases for the coming year, per a council member.
Water Shutdown Planned on 0th Ave North and 45th
Water will be shut off on 0th Avenue North and 45th from Palatine Avenue to Avenue in the north section on Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm.
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Palatine
Juvenile Court Probes Beer Sales to Minors in City Saloons
In juvenile court Judge Ronald heard 11 boys ages 7 to 14 testify they bought beer at two saloons without age checks. The case also involves Stewart of the Alvin Hemerich brewery admitting beer was sold to Lee May, a minor, who is 16 but appeared older. The judge ordered further proceedings and pressed saloon owners to answer for selling to youths.
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Ronald
Denk Elmer Phillips
Sullivan
Thirday
Stewart
Alvin Hemerich Brewery
Lake Union
Lee May
May
Will
Hemerich
Mayor vetoes the stable site bill over purchase plan
Mayor John F. Miller vetoes the stable site bill after recommending a $125,000 city purchase from James F. to acquire property and a concrete foundation at McElroy for a station. He proposes using $15,000 already appropriated to build a frame incinerator on Lake Union and to fund construction at McElroy with remaining balance.
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James F
John F. Miller
McElroy
Lake P
McMiroy
Mullen
Lake Union
Weather Forecast Pair Tonight and Saturday Angled Winds
Pair tonight and Saturday. NG northeast winds. The forecast calls for fresh to strong northeast gusts and cooler temperatures with steady conditions through the period.
Ballinger to Present Alaska Land Fraud Report to Taft
Secretary of the Interior Ballinger arrived in Washington from Seattle and said he will present personally to President Taft the department’s report on the Cunningham land claims in Alaska. He refused to discuss his dispute with Gifford Pinchot.
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Washington
Interior
Ballinger
Seattle
Taft
Cunningham
Alaska
Gifford Pinchot
Rex Proclaims Seattle Day Carnival Night Decree
King Rex declares Seattle Day at the Alaska Yukon-Pacific exposition a carnival night with merrymaking along the Pay Streak. Queen Anne Quality and royal procession will oversee a night of mirth, with gold and silver tossed to citizens, and all must wear a smile or face punishment.
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Rex
Seattle
Alaska
Queen Anne
Lake Union
Seattle Spirit
Menatarme
Sir Chilberg
King Rex
Exposition Grounds
Lake Washington
Gronada
Seattle Electric Company
Northern Pacific
Seattle Day At Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Promises Fun
Seattle Day is highlighted at the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition with a big morning parade expected to draw about fifty thousand by nine o clock. A pageant, a balloon ascent, and a national anthem with volley follow, with afternoon picnics and evening Mardi Gras to entertain twenty five thousand and crowds late into the night. Tickets available at the Bon Marche window.
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Seattle
Japan Day At A Y P Exposition Highlights
The Northwest fair hosts Japan Day with a $5,000 gift distribution, grand Oriental parade, floats, banners, and lucky penny tosses. Baron Shibusawa, baron Kanda, and notable Beattie figures headline speeches at 2 PM in the Auditorium. Visitors dine at state buildings and enjoy moonlight Lake Washington ride.
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Japan
A-Y-P
Northwest
Baron Shibusawa
Piierpont Morgan
Baron Kanda
Beattie
New York State Building
At & O'Clock
Washington State Building
Lake Washington
Denny-Blaine Park
Flood losses exceed early estimates in Mexican districts
United Press reports from Monterey and Tampico say property damage from the flood will be much higher than first estimated. Labarra suburb nearly wiped out with many missing, harbor bar blocking entry, boats unable to load. Rio Grande towns Arguelies Sagnosa Corales Camarino San Miguel and others inundated or destroyed.
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Tampico
Labarra
Rio Grande
Arguelies
Sagnosa
Corales
Camario
San Miguel
Conconully Case Against Charles Phillips Set for Monday
The murder case of Charles Phillips accused of killing Rolf Siebert in 1908 is scheduled to come up on Monday in Conconully.
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Charley Phillips
Rolf Siebert
Prosecutor Barred From County Jail Sparks Hearing
Prosecuting Attorney George F. Vanderveer was refused jail entry by jail Superintendent John W. H Roberts. Vanderveer obtained a court order from Judge Gilliam to enter the jail and speak with prisoners, which Roberts rejected citing lack of a hearing. Judge Gilliam then withdrew the order and warned Roberts to face formal charges before further action.
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Vanderveer
Roberts
George F. Vanderveer
John W. H Roberts
Gilliam
Gillam
Mr. Roberts
Sheriffs Office
Hodge
North Yakima
John Stringer
Jimmy Callahan Declares Baseball Contracts Illegal
Chicago September 3. Jimmy Callahan former manager of the Chicago White Sox says all major league baseball contracts are illegal and players are in peonage. He claims Johnny Kling cannot play for his semi pro team without legal restraint and dares Murphy to sue, warning of a court challenge that would harm organized baseball.
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White Sox
United Press
Chicago
Jimmy” Callahan
Chicago White Sox
Jimmy
C. Webb Murphy
Chicago Nationals
Callahan
Johnny Kling
Jimmy Callahan
Murphy
Kling
Cubs
Mrs Peary mocks Cook pole claim from Eagle Island
Mrs Peary wife of the Arctic explorer says she is surprised Dr Cook may have found the pole yet cannot fully doubt the claim while noting the need for records. She recalls Mount McKinley ascent inconsistencies and expresses loyalty to her husband while hoping he will reveal proof.
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United Press
South Harpswell
Dr. Cook
Mount McKinley
Bradley denies Cook expedition left unprepared
John Bradley says Cook carried supplies to last three years and used top quality instruments funded by thousands of dollars. P G Bradley adds the project cost his brother fifty thousand dollars for the pole discovery.
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United Press
New York
John Bradley
Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
Cook
Bradley
Chicago
P. G. Bradley
Bank Clearings Report from Seattle Tacoma and Portland
Seattle clearings today total 1,668,906.90 with balances 286,283.66. Tacoma clearings amount not fully shown. Portland clearings total 850,383.71 with balances 218? another 1,301,908.66? The text lists clearings and balances for three cities.
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Seattle
Cook asserts polar discovery with proof and sale contracts
Dr. Frederick A. Cook tells a Hans Egede correspondent he has positive proof of reaching the North Pole and a 30000 square mile new land area. He cites temperature readings and astronomical checks but declines to disclose further data due to story-sale contracts. Local papers denounce him for prioritizing commercial value over science.
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Copenhagen
Frederick A. Cook
National Tidendo
Braggerack
Cook
Dr.ook
Explorer
Explorations to Be Stimulated by Pole Discoveries
New York reports Evelyn R. Baldwin predicts polar discoveries will boost Arctic exploration. She lauds Dr. Cook for locating islands and a smooth route near the pole, credits Esquimaux aid, and notes plans for a North Arctic drift expedition with a strong vessel and dirigible balloon side trips. The South Pole may be easier to reach with stationary ice.
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New York
North Pole
South Pole
Evelyn R. Baldwin
United Press
Baldwin
Cook
Little Esquimaux
Dr. Baldwin
Greenland
Spitzbergen
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