Kohler May Die After Being Run Over
J. J. Kohler 61 field superintendent for Henry Disston & Sons and a law firm member was run over by an auto at First and Yesler. He has a slim chance of recovery with a fractured skull. Driver L. G. Knight charged with reckless driving released on $2,000 bond. Frances Purcell shaken after a jitney bus was struck by a truck at Olive and Broadway. not seriously injured.
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J. J. Kohler
Henry Disston & Sons
Yesler
City Hospital
L. G. Knight
Frances Purcell
Olive and Broadway
Breweries Seek Clean Saloon Practices in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on September 3, reporters describe a scene where six men share a single desire for one drink while each takes six. The piece notes brewery efforts to modernize saloon culture and curb excess.
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Indianapolis
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Indiana Brewers seek national reform of saloons
The Indiana Brewers' Association leads a campaign through the Indiana Law Enforcement and Reform League to reform and transform saloons nationwide. Affidavits are on file charging saloonkeepers with violations and trials will occur this fall funded by brewers' money. James C. Kelly, secretary, heads the drive predicting the end of wide open days.
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Indiana Brewers’ Association
Indiana
Indiana Law Enforcement and Reform League
Alaska’s youngest mountain climber returns to Seattle
Elizabeth Foster, 14, of Fairbanks and her mother visit Seattle seeking to reunite with her dog team. She is Alaska’s youngest mountain climber and holds the record for scaling Denali. Her long treks often cover the 200 mile route from Fairbanks.
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Alaska
Elizabeth Foster
Seattle
E. I. Foster
Fairbanks
Miss Foster
McKinley
Snook Delayed as Affidavit Delivers Prejudice Claim
Herbert F E Snook files an affidavit of prejudice in Justice Brinker’s court citing his divorce under the lazy husband law. The case moves to Judge Gordon’s court where no hearing date is yet set.
Ferguson Funeral Held for Mount Rainier Jitney Bond Man
The funeral of C. W. Ferguson, noted as a jitney bond man, was held Friday afternoon at the Mayfield chapel after he was killed Tuesday by falling ice on Mount Rainier.
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Jitney Bond
Mount Rainier
Mayfield Chapel
Army cooks feed soldiers on 8 cents a meal
Washington dispatch describes Army cooking schools in six divisions and a four month course for cooks. Graduates earn 30 dollars a month with board, quarters, medical care and clothing provided. Menu preview shows Thanksgiving style fare and frugal shopping to stretch 25 cent daily allotment.
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Washington, D. C
Sam
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Army Malintains
San Francisco
Fort Riley
San Antonio
Philippine Islands
Hawaii
Washington
Investigation of Sail of Watson Sinking Begins
Beginning with the Admiral Watson salvage efforts, U S Inspectors of Hulls and Bollers B Whitney and Harry Lord opened an accident inquiry Friday. A libel for 3524 97 for cargo damages was filed in federal court against the Paraiso, joining prior libels of 247000 for vessel damages.
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Lord
Federal District Court
Clay Allen
How to Make Hair Grow Advised by New York Chemist
New York chemist presents a simple scalp formula to destroy dandruff ward off baldness and stimulate hair growth. Mix 6 ounces bay rum 2 ounces ravona de composes and 1/2 drachm menthol crystals. buy ingredients from any druggist or have them mixed. Add perfume if desired and apply to the scalp night and morning.
Street Car Men of B C Decide Not to Strike
Vancouver footnotes report British Columbia Traction workers in Vancouver Victoria and New Westminster calling off a strike after agreeing to a six month compromise with the employer. The decision followed a Detroit based telegram denying financial aid from the international headquarters. speakers blamed the international union for jeopardizing their strike by withholding funds.
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Vancouver
BB. C
British Columbia Traction Company
Victoria
New Westminster
International Union
International
Detroit
Chinese Plan Large Steamship Line for Pacific Trade
Chinese merchants in San Francisco and the Orient announce a new steamship company to challenge Japanese rivals like Toyo Kisen Kaisha. They have subscribed 5 million dollars and will buy or build liners to compete for commercial supremacy on the Pacific.
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San Francisco
iChina
Japan
Pacific
Orient
Toyo Kisen Kaisha
Seattle to Brazil direct service announced by W. R. Grace
W R Grace and Co announce a direct Seattle Brazil service starting next week. The steamer Columbia will inaugurate the route carrying 1,000,000 feet of lumber and 300 large piles. County School Superintendent Durham will lay the cornerstone for an $80,000 school building at Issaquah Saturday.
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W. R. Grace & Co
Columbia
Durham
Now Propose New Arm of U. S. Navy
Acting Secretary Roosevelt proposes a new naval arm by mobilizing power boat owners and yachters similar to the Plattsburg camps. The plan aims to extend training and preparedness through civilian participation alongside the Navy.
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U. S. Navy
Washington
Roosevelt
the Navy
Plattsburg
N. Y
American Lake
Wash
San Francisco
Father seeks release of Seattle boy from 50th Gordon Highlanders
Carter Sr. appeals to the state department to free Robert H. Carter Jr. from service with the 50th Gordon Highlanders at Camp Williams Vancouver claiming the youth is under 18 and enlisted only weeks ago.
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Robert H. Carter, Jr
Seattle
50Th
Gordon Highlanders
Camp Williams
Vancouver
Carter, Sr
State Department
Americans Killed Border Up in Arms
Brownsville reports the kidnaping and killing of two Americans by Mexicans. U S troops sweep the Crush for raiders as civilians arm themselves to defend property in a tense border scene. One Mexican was killed in a running fight with soldiers late yesterday.
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Brownsville
United States
Gompers Declines Peace Gathering Invitation
Samuel Gompers releases a letter to an officer of the Friends of Peace, declining attendance at a peace meeting. He accuses the society of craftily stirring sentiment to favor one of the warring nations.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
The
Friends of Peace
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