Taft Names Holmes to Head New Bureau of Mines
Dr. Joseph A. Holmes, allied with Gifford Pinchot and James R. Garfield, is appointed director of the new bureau of mines by President Taft. Ballinger opposes the choice, which drew surprise from western delegates and drew opposition from Congressman Tawney and other regulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uested Wrees
Beverly
Mass
Joseph A. Holmes
Ballinger
Gifford Pinchot
Jas. R. Garfield
Bureau of Mines
Taft
Bureau
Holmes
Tawney
House Appropriations Committee
Joseph Holmes
Denver Youth Shoots Self After Love Tragedy in Seattle
George D. Vincent, 27, a shipping clerk from Denver, killed himself in room 25 at the Ellis hotel in Seattle. He left a note lamenting hard times and a failed romance with Pearle Lawson, a Denver woman. Vincent had recently moved to Seattle, quit his job, and retrieved about $30 due him before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Vincent
The
National Grocery Co
Ellis Hotel
Fifth and Jefferson
Doc
Pearle
G. D. Vincent
Vincent
Seattle
Denver
Marvin Leasley
Lessley
Lawson
Hotel Burglar Captured After City Chase
A roomer reported a burglary at a Norman hotel yesterday. A man identified as W. J. Phinistar fled through streets First Avenue Cherry Street and Yesler Way before sergeants aided by the proprietor nabbed him in the Ney. Small items from multiple rooms were recovered and owners identified them. A loaded revolver with modified shells was found on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
W. J. Phinistar
City
S. J. Benson
Benson
Cherry St
Yesler Way
Ney
First Av
Occimtal
Pence and Hedges
Phinistar
Two Shot in Chinatown Tong Warfare in San Francisco
Two men, Yee Mee a gambler and Haw Jeung a soup kitchen owner, were shot in Chinatown during a crowded night scene. Police detain rival tong members believed to be planning another outbreak as victims remain hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Colony Chinatown
Yee Mee
Haw Jeung
Chinatown
Woman Missing After Planned Waldron Island Marriage
Miss Tilly Quintell, 35, disappeared after leaving Fairbanks hotel rooms at 4026 14th Ave N. W. to wed Capt. F D Wilder on Waldron Island. She left a suitcase and trunk at the hotel. police to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldron Island
F. D. Wilder
Tilly Quintell
Fairbanks
14Th Av. N
Roosevelt in Sioux Falls Initiation Speech Report
Col. Roosevelt departed Omaha early today for Sioux Falls where he will arrive at noon to address the Akhar ben club's Initiation. He compared his Egypt efforts to Wall Street interest and noted the native press echoed his Osawatomie speech like New York papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Col
Roosevelt
Sioux Falls
Akharben Club
Guild Hall
Egypt
Wall Street
New York
Thief Arrested Over Stolen Comb at Dreamland Dance
Miss Effie Ryan identified a girl at the Dreamland Rink as possession of a friend’s stolen hair comb. Harry Floyd, 21, confessed to stealing the comb and other small jewelry items, with entry through an open window at Mrs. Eggiman’s apartment. Detectives Carr and McClurg coordinated the investigation and arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreamland Rink
Effie Ryan
Co. F. Eggiman
Pine Court
Augusta Lang
Floyd
Mra. Eggiman
Narrow Escape in Runaway Auto
Air automobile driven by F H Barron with license 6003 broke steering gear on Seventh Ave from the court house yesterday. It darted toward Yesler Way between two cable cars, narrowly missing both, and struck county employee John Mullen who stepped into its path. He suffered only bruises and walked home.
West Seattle Man Offers Museum Site
A. R. Niesz real estate dealer offers a site for the West Seattle museum building at 36th Ave and W Alaska St, 16 minutes from the totem pole, following his prior donation of most of the land for the West Seattle Public Library. Friends urge Thomas E. Watson to run as an independent governor candidate against Hoke Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Niesz
Nlte
West Seattle Museum
Washington State Art Association
36Th Ay
W. Alaska St
Totem Pole
Niesz
West Seattle
Atlanta
Thomas EB. Watson
Hoke Smith
Buffalo Bill's Show in Seattle Promises Greater Spectacle
Major John Burke known as Col. William Cody arrives with Buffalo Bill's advance party praising the shows as bigger and better than ever. He notes Pawnee Bill's outfit and General Manager Major Lillie joining the confined shows. The famed Buffalo Bill Wild West will be in Seattle Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burke
Col
William Cody
Buffalo Hill
Major Burke
Cody
Pawnee Bill
Lillie
Seattle
Treasurer jailed for embezzling from Latona lodge funds
John M. Jax treasurer of Latona lodge Fraternal Brotherhood was arrested after confessing to theft. Shortage totaled 290.95 in local funds and 231.06 in grand lodge funds. Bail set at 500. He claimed he took money to aid widow Mrs Lucretia Porter at 808 East 45th street. He is charged with grand larceny by embezzlement. Prosecution by C F M Pickard of Arcade building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Jax
Latona Lodge
Jax
Lucretia Porter
East 45Th St
Grand Lodge
Seattle
Madison
Wis
C. F M. Pickard
Arcade Building
Forbes Unpopular Says Philippine Governor General
Governor Osorio Reyes, en route to Manila, says Governor General W C Forbes is unpopular among Philippine islanders for spending too much and setting tax levels too high. Edward Clayson Sr withdraws from the state senate race in the 36th district. A Portage picnic on Vashon Island features Scotch games eatables and music with Tacoma and Seattle Scottish societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Osorio Reyes
Manila
W. C. Forbes
Islands
Portage
Vashon Island
Clan Gordon Society
Tacoma
Clan McKenzie
Caledonian Societies
Seattle
Notice to Union Painters and Decorators Parade Invite
Notice to all union painters and decorators urging turnout in the Labor Day parade. A prize is offered for the best looking body of men. Local 300 promotes participation and claims prior wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
South Park
Ballard
Interbay
ALL Union
Ine
West Point Freighter Adrift After Fire At Sea
Wireless dispatch from Boston reports the freighter West Point ablaze and abandoned by its crew who fled to an iceboat. Sixteen crew members were rescued by the liner Devonian, per the wireless message.
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Boston
West Point
Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co Advertisement
An old line ad promotes stock for factory painting and papering services at reasonable prices. It directs to call Ind 3913 or Main 2904 and lists the Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co at 1314 First Ave near University St.
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Ind
Federal Paint & Wall Paper Co
University St
Bryan seeks trial before primaries in disbarment case
State Senator James W. Bryan appeared in Judge Main's court accusing Attorney Wilbur Cummins of delaying the disbarment proceeding to block a trial before the primaries. Cummins represents the plaintiffs, stemming from an older dispute between Bryan and Judge Yakey of Kiteap County. Bryan pressed for a pre primaries trial.
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Congress
James W. Bryan
Main
Wilbur Cummins
W. Cumming Ie
Bryan
Yakey
Kiteap County
Cummins
Stage Hands Seek Pay Rise In Amicable Talks
The International Theatrical Stage Employees union and the Theatrical Managers Association of Beattie plan a meeting tomorrow to discuss a new wage scale. Workers seek 2 extra dollars weekly for property men, riggers, assistants, master mechanics and assistants, and an overtime rate of 60 cents per hour. John W. Considine, head of the managers, may attend. if absent, the session may be postponed to Sept. 10, RK. A. Allen chairs the employees’ executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Theatrical Stage Employes’ Union
Theatrical Managers Association of Beattie
John W. Considine
The
Managers’ Association
Trackless trolley set to debut on Laurel Canyon Road
Los Angeles reports that the first trackless trolley system in the United States will begin operation on Laurel Canyon Road within a short time. The United Press notes the impending rollout as a milestone in urban transit history.
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Los Angeles
United States
Laurel Canyon Road
United States Woman to Mexico Seeks Bull Fights
Mme. Jane Noria, once a St. Louis girl, travels with 140 opera singers to Mexico City for Mexico’s centennial. She plans to see bull fights during four weeks abroad and believes the experience will improve her Carmen performance. She will tour Western states after the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
New York
Mme
Jane Noria
St. Louis
Varia
Mexico City
Noria
Sev
Manufacturers seek full ICC review in Taft telegraph
The Illinois Manufacturers' Association telegraphed President Taft urging the Interstate Commerce Commission to hear the era case with full membership rather than by a special examiner. They claim the era cases will be among the government’s most important actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Taft
Interstate Commerce Commission
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Fast Help
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy aids long standing kidney trouble whether acute or chronic. A testimonial from J. Sibball of Grand View Wisconsin credits one bottle with recovery and urges readers to begin taking it now via Bartell Drug Stores.
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Foley
Weil
J. Sibball
Grand View
Wis
Bartell Drug Stores
Seattle Star Mail Subscribers Urged to Renew
The Seattle Star informs readers that renewal date appears on the address label. If not paid in advance by that date, names are removed from the list. Subscription rates are $3.00 per year or $1.60 for six months.
Mrs Jacob Wilmert Recovers Health After Foley Kidney Pills
Mrs Jacob Wilmert writes she suffered kidney trouble backache and poor appetite. A few weeks ago she tried Foley Kidney Pills and they helped until she regained perfect health. Bartell Stores confirms the testimonial.
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Jacob Wilmert
Lil
Foley
Bartell Stores
Obituary notices list numerous newborns and wives names
A dense OCR listing records numerous birth notices and wives of various men with addresses and dates in August and September. Entries include the wives of Ripley Evans Mell Rusgeie Anderson Fry Young Hogbere Howard Mig Knight Gagon Rogers Wilson Campbell Pearson Weast Peters and others, noting sons or daughters and accompanying dates and locations.
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J. Ripley
H. Evans
Vremont
HM. Mell
Wall
Olee
Rusgeie
Sen Naerson
O. Anderson
N. W
E Fry
Sind
Young
HK Young
Lakeview Ar
Aue
Hogbere
Hogbers
Medina
Ron Howard
D. Howard
Brooklyner
Eughter
Gare
MH. Delong
Davehier Knight
G. Koight
Broadway
A von Maple
Aback
T. Gagon
Spring St
T Rogers
Seaview
Wilson
F. Wilson
Leary
Campbell
J. Comput
West Tet
Ghugh Pearson
Hearm
Eiliot
Hoyt
F Hoyt
Spruce St
Metsenbaum
Wienbaum
Grandahi
H. Grerth Maynard
Dau Ter
A. Weat
General Hospital
C Pearce
T Pearce
Woodlawn
Davehier
Peters
Petera
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Himoele
MR. Workingman
United Prep
Buffalo Bill
Forbes
Union
Fortuna Park
Leschi Park
Tte
St. Paul
President Taft
Col. Roosevelt
Conservation Congress
My United Press
Ohio
Philadelphia
Washington
Seattle Star
Star Office
Smith
T. C. Smith
Ohn Reuter
Herold Hyridaht
Beth Austin Lillie Avetin
Cramer
H. Cramer
Tewart Fewart
Welech
Liat Weilerh
Willte Tait
Risen
Driscoll
Ruth Driecet
Coe
Butterworth & Son
Moore Theatre Toth
fienney-Watton Co
Goneral di
University
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