Russell Endorsed by Business Men for County Treasurer
George F. Russell former city treasurer and Republican candidate for county treasurer received a broad endorsement from numerous business leaders. The signed statement praises his treasurer record and fitness to serve, listing dozens of signatories from firms and organizations across the region.
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George F. Russell
Mr. Russell
Robert R. Fox
Theodore N. Haller
C. J. Smith
J. A. Soderberg
C E. Smith
Fifteen Thousand People Homeless After Fire
United Press reports a large fire in Tokio leaves about fifteen thousand people homeless. Union Bakery and Restaurant at 217 Pike plans to reopen Saturday at 6 a m after renovation. Proprietor P A Hallberg returns from Europe to resume personal management.
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Union Bakery and Restaurant
Pike
P. A. Hallberg
Europe
Hye
Pike. Ee
Niigata City Fire Destroys Thousands of Buildings
A large fire nearly wiped Niigata city 11 miles northwest of here today leaving about 5,000 buildings destroyed and many residents homeless. The blaze caused extensive damage and displaced numerous families.
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Niigata
Here
Immunity Offer for Former Turkish Secret Service Chief
Agents of the Turkish reform movement plan to meet Inet Hey, ex-chief of the sultan’s secret service, aboard the Mauritania on arrival from New York. They will offer him total immunity in exchange for returning to Constantinople as a star witness against former regime officials. The Young Turks confirmed inquiries about Izet Bey’s presence on the steamship.
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London
Inet Hey
Turkish Sultans Secret Service Department
Mauretania
New York
Agenta
Turkish Reform Movement
Constantinople
Steamship Company
Izet Bey
Wright Makes A Great Flight At Le Mans
Wilbur Wright, the aeroplanist, flew ten minutes at 75 feet altitude covering six miles at Le Mans France yesterday. A second attempt failed due to motor trouble. French experts were astonished by his ability to leave the ground again after touching it. This feat likely secures him the prize for high flight.
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Lemans
France
Wilbur Wright
Aeroplanist
Wright
Mr. Wright
Seattle Bride Robbed by Husband
Mrs. Claude Moser, last employed in a Seattle department store, reports her husband robbed her of 600 dollars while she slept and fled. The two weeks newlywed couple honeymooned in Denver then Chicago, where she awoke to find purse and husband missing. Police advise waiting 24 hours before warrant.
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United Press
Chicago
Claude Moser
Seattle
Oser
Denver
Stage Stories Honor Late Tony Pastor Vaudeville Pioneer
New York remembers Tony Pastor, the father of vaudeville, who died aged 78 after 66 years on stage. The piece recalls his Bowery theatre, long managerial career, and role in boosting audiences especially women, with anecdotes about stars like Lillian Russell and Nat Goodwin, plus notes on enduring showmanship and a fashion aside on a light theatre hood.
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New York
Tony Pastor
Bowery Way
Ring
McKinley
Garfield
Lillian Russell
Nat
Miss Russell
Shess
Nellie Leonard
Lillian
Russell
Aniie
Georgetown merchant Kegley dies by own hand verdict
Coroner Carroll's jury at Georgetown rules S A Kegley a wealthy merchant killed himself. The inquest at Noice undertaking parlors finds no other party responsible and jurors inspect the deceased's home before reaching the verdict.
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S. A. Kegley
Georgetown
Noice
Carroll
Suit over fake police. major insurer in city named
A suit to be commenced within a fortnight targets a prominent local insurer and former agents accused of inciting fraudulent policies. Report says policing of policies amid a shipper's transfer reveals outgoing policies were diverted. Absolute evidence exists against a former employee, with a vessel involved and money recovered from a rival. She arrived safely. developments hinge on the proposed action.
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One Insurance
Vvensela
Walt
Public officers visit Ravenna park for possible city purchase
Mayor Miller, Superintendent Doulllon and park board members toured Ravenna park to inspect the pleasure resort. The land has been offered to the city several times with price disputes, but owners now appear willing to compromise, possibly enabling city acquisition.
Juvenile jam thieves brought before Judge Frater
In North Seattle a group of young boys were questioned for stealing jam from a residence. The judge admonished them and kept the jury in session until they could recall details, then allowed them to depart after a stern lecture.
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Judge Frater
Seattle
Hittie
Dirigo Arrives with Salmon Cargo from Alaska
The Dirigo brought 4,000 cases of canned salmon from southeastern Alaska via Hellingham. Santa Clara with 29 passengers from Valdez and other points tied up in port this morning under Captain Daniels. The Jefferson and freighter Santa Anne left for Skagway. Bark Guy C. Goes, of Northwestern Fisheries, passed Tatoo at 7:10 AM heading to Seattle tomorrow. A. J. Puller, recent sound arrival from Dutch Harbor, taken by Pope and Talbot for lumber to South Africa. Steamer Humboldt due to arrive next.
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Alaska
Hellingham
Valdez
Santa Clara
Capt. Daniels
Guy C. Goes
Northwestern Fisheries
Tatoo#h
Seattle
A. J. Puller
Dutch Harbor
Pope & Talbot
Sound
South Africa
Women Win Over Democrats At Late Convention Fight
Report from Ton Cal indicates a bitter committee meeting where the capitol removal proposal drew sharp debate. Suffragists backed equal suffrage and gained support amid tensions with the Pacific company. poll rows and party dynamics noted.
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United
Capitol
Cific Company
Seeram
Committee Ly
Pi Porta Bryan
STOC
Star Praises Methods In Dismissal Of Officials
The Star hails the approach for exposing officials and praises fearless scrutiny. The report emphasizes editorials that defend bold journalistic methods and integrity in uncovering missteps.
Crack Jumpers From Vancouver Notes on Entries
Morning entries fill the event with hopes of ribbons and strong contenders. A Rio note mentions Brazil prices for imported goods while a local shop advertises coats cartridge vests gun cases and hunting gear at 1111 First Avenue.
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Hwa
Vaneau
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Royal Society
Agents Silks
Phoneix Logging Company
Reitze
Storey & Duffy
J. W. Augustine
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M. A. Gottstein
H. A. Schoenfeld
H. Spangenberg
H. G. Stoelting
Harold Preston
J. Loring Whittington
F. O. Ehrlich
Miller Freeman
T. J. Gorman
F. W. Weat
W. G. Wieser
Joe Schiumpf
O. KB
Thor
Golden Gardens Park
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Tokio
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Second Ave
Benjamin Franklin
Nat Goodwin
Filo
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May
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Puget Market CO
Jackson St
First Avenue
Jefferson
Skagway
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Vancouver
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Ree
Hoyas
Hoye
Bee Hive
Ge Hee Hive
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