Auditor cites county wealth rise amid property value shifts
The county auditor reports total wealth of 209 191 612 in real and personal property this year up from last year with Northern Pacific Puget Sound and Seattle Tacoma Everett lines among assessed entities. Exemptions and reassessments reduce the tale to 178 28 land and improvements with city lots valued at 36 9 million. figures reflect board of equalization adjustments and a shift in taxable property.
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Northern
Northern Pacific
Puget Sound
Seattle
Tacoma & Everett Inter and Express
Ax Com
State Board of Equallm
Greeon & Washington
Board of
Equilt- BO
Tim. Riland
Adee
Desperation Drives Poison Plot Claim in Malwa India Tale
A man named Lewis Grob faces alleged threats and a poisoning claim linked to a woman who purportedly is the Prin cem La Birdlashipp of Malwa India. The report notes the dramatic motive and ongoing tension as authorities investigate the matter.
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Sey Oan
Princem la Birdlashipp
Malwa
India
Oerajah
Lewis Grob
Harriman's Three Experts to Rule Great Railroad Empire
New York Sept 4 Three men will govern Harriman railroads after the wizard steps back Robert S Lovett L F Loree and Julius Kruttchnitt will lead from New York Chicago and San Francisco with aides Alex Miller John C Stubbs and E F Calvin respectively Lovett rose from a Texas farm to Harriman general counsel Loree headed the Baltimore and Ohio later a prominent executive and Kruttchnitt the on the ground master builder with a traveling private car and a staff The trio will oversee a vast network from ocean to coast in what officials call the greatest game in finance law traffic and construction
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New York
Harriman
Robert
Lovett
L. PF. Loree
Julies Krettischnitt
Ocean
Ocpan
San Francisco
Loree
Markman
Wall «St
Railway Exchange
Chicago
L. F. Loree
Harriman Lines
Kruttschnitt
Mae
Great Trunk Hnes
Abraham Lincoln
Houston & Texas Central
Wall Sr
Ures
Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Ohio
William H. Moore
Rock Island
Moore
Totin
Delaware & Hudson
Julius Kruattachnitt
Hke Loree
Markiman
Union Pacific
Kruttechnitt
America
Santa Cruz
New Orleans
Portland
Ore
Averell Harriman
Fireworks Spectacle Recreates War Scene at Exposition
The Exposition crowds witness a dramatic fireworks production by Wilson's Los Angeles Fireworks recreating a Moro Castle bombardment with torpedo boats, battleships, and crashing rockets. The fifteen minute display includes Niagara Falls and other set pieces with vivid aerial effects and a promise of ongoing entertainment for five weeks.
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Wim. T. Sherman
Moro Castle
Castle
Warre
Niagara
Wilson
Los Angeles
Seattle Day Program Highlights and Ceremonies
A dense schedule shows gates opening at 9:20 with a dynamite bombs salute, parade events featuring Tacoma Kanda and Ellery's, a captive balloon wedding, and Seattle Day exercises. Highlights include concerts, parades, a typewriting contest, country sports, fairy-tale scenes from Faust, and a grand carnival night with fireworks and the presentation of keys to King Rex.
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Main Gate
Nome Circle
Tacoma Kanda
Fifth Artillery of
Vancouver
Ellery
Seattle
John H. McGraw
Washington Shore Picnic Grounds
Fine Arta Hall
Tacoma
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Seattle Day
Washington State Building
War Canoe Aces
Lake Union
Foot of Pay
Washington State
New York State
Women’s
Spokane
King Rex
Chilberg
Seventeen Divorce Decrees Granted by King County Court
SEVENTEEN LOOSE MATRIMONIAL TIES SEVENTEEN LOOSE MATRIMONIAL TIES Seventeen more or less unhappy couples were legally separated by the King county divorce mill in the superior court this morning, the largest day's work in months. The return of fall and the resumption of all the courts caused the unusual number of divorces. The decrees follow: Divorces Granted, Ednn W. from William H. Co vert, Georgie from 8. EK. Heeter, Elizabeth from Adolph A. Hennig, Mary A. from Peter Helliganda, Anna from William Ferris, Carl from Elfin Swenson, Helen from Robert Savage, Susie L. from W. W. Sheridan, Lewin from Lea Wohlman, George from Esther M. Obradovech, Dora from Charles Stanchfield, Carrie from Robert E. Billups, Josie H. from Peter F. Benatkin, Della BE. from Luther J. Crosno, James from Anna Marie Carnegie, Clara L. from Arthur Parrott, David from Marcella Schwartz. Divorce Suits Filed. Mary Ann from Guy Raymond Osborne, non-support. VICTORIA, B. C., Sept. 4.-Five typhoons were reported raging at one time between the Mariana isl ands and Korea by the steamer Cyclops, which arrived here from the Orient today, but the steamer escaped them all.
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King County
Superior Court
Ednn W
William H. Covert
Georgie
EK. Heeter
Elizabeth
Adolph A. Hennig
Mary A
Peter Helliganda
Anna
William Ferris
Carl
Elfin Swenson
Helen
Robert Savage
Susie L
W. W. Sheridan
Lewin
Lea Wohlman
George
Esther M. Obradovech
Dora
Charles Stanchfield
Carrie
Robert E. Billups
Josie H
Peter F. Benatkin
Della BE
Luther J. Crosno
James
Anna Marie Carnegie
Clara L
Arthur Parrott
David
Marcella Schwartz
Mary Ann
Guy Raymond Osborne
Butler and Kernan Wed After Witness Delay in Idaho
Warren W. Butler and Miss Stella May Kernan of Seattle married last evening at the Hotel Idaho in Coeur d’Alene Idaho after a long delay caused by the absence of witnesses. They had traveled to marry away from home to avoid the marriage law and chosen Idaho to do so.
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Warren W. Butler
Stella May Kernan
Seattle
Hotel Idaho
Coeur d-Alene
Idaho
Vancouver
Victoria
Idaho City
Bank clearings and balances for Seattle Tacoma and Portland
Financial brief shows Seattle clearings at 1 631 528 37 with balance 217 673 40 Tacoma clearings 827 493 00 balance 176 486 00 Portland clearings 1 045 204 00 balance 146 108 00 Terre
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Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Seven year old shoots brother in Humboldt accident
Freddie Miller, seven, shot his three year old brother through the leg while playing with a shotgun believed unloaded in Humboldt Nevada. Doctors fear the child will die from the injury.
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Reno, Nev
Freddie Miller
J. Miller
Humboldt, Nev
Stolen Plumbing and Shades From New Residence Site
Plumbing valued at 100 dollars and several window shades were stolen from the residence being erected by F. J. Houtt at Fourth avenue and Stewart street last night. Most of the plumbing was already set up.
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F. J. Houtt
Fourth Av
Stewart St
Chicago Excursions at End of Season Dates and Route
Last of season set for September 9 with return limits through October 31 and October 4 to November 30. Route via Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co with connections through Salt Lake and Denver if desired. Full particulars and reservations at Union Ticket Office 608 First Avenue.
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Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co
Salt Lake
Denver
Union Ticket Office
First Avenue
Fortuna Steamer Runs From Leschi Park to Mercer Island
Fortuna steamer departs Leschi park for Mercer Island route with five daily trips. Two hour voyage priced at 25 cents. Passenger service and schedule details are noted.
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Fortuna
Leschi Park
Mercer Island
Cook Receives Enthusiastic Danish Welcome After Polar Claim
Dr. Cook returned to Danish soil to a rapt crowd as police struggled to clear streets for his motorcade to the Phoenix hotel. He thanked spectators, met King Frederick who urged him to wear hunting attire, and Danish officials expressed belief in his polar expedition claims.
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Rth Pole
Cook
King
Frederick
Dr. Cook
Hobgaard
Danish Royal Geographical Society
Greenland
Funeral for William Barrett Held Tomorrow
The funeral for William Barrett, killed when a tram struck him at the Ballard freight yards August 8, will be tomorrow at 2 in the Graham Engemann chapel. Interment is at Calvary Cemetery. The body had been held for over a month at the undertakers by relatives who ordered shipment East before reversing the decision.
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William Barrett
Ballard
Graham Gemann
Calvary
Tery
Graham & Engemann
Deneen Arrives in Seattle to Visit Exposition
Governor Charles S. Deneen of Illinois and his son travel to Seattle to tour the city’s exposition tonight.
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Gov. Deneen
Charles S. Deneen
Illinois
Seattle
Fugitives Returned From Nome Deportation
One hundred twenty Russian fugitives were deported from Nome Alaska to Siberia under an immigration act ruling. The moves followed arguments by the American Political Refugee Defense League and an immigration official, noting six may be bona fide political refugees.
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United Press
Chicago
Nome
Alaska
Siberia
American Political Refugee Defense League
United States
D. J. O'Keefe
Commissioner General of Immigration and Naturalization
Defense League
Saghalien
Irkutk
Bering Sea
Akin Boata
Russia
League
Ite Briefa
O'Keefe
Asphalt Plant Fire Strikes McHugh Contractor Site
An incendiary fire damaged P. J. McHugh asphalt plant at 26th Ave and E Columbia last night, with losses estimated around 6 000 dollars to 15 000. A hydrant hose line was cut and water supply sabotaged. an indignation meeting nearby is noted as a possible motive. McHugh will rebuild despite local injunction efforts.
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P. J. McHugh
E. Columbia
Ring.huret
26Th Ay
Engine Co. No. 3
McHugh
Bringhurst
Williams to Sing at Exposition Concert
Evan Williams the American tenor, ranked beside Caruso, will sing Sunday evening in the A V P Amphitheatre with E ’s band. The free concert for exposition visitors will feature about six numbers. The venue seats over 15 000, ensuring ample hearing for all attendees.
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Evan Williams
Caruso
A V.P
Ellery
Williams
Japanese Day Parade Dazzles A-Y-P Exposition Crowd
Immense crowds at the A-Y-P exposition greet a historic and commercial Japan parade. Baron Shibusawa leads a motor cortege through downtown and into the grounds as 5 000 Japanese visitors enjoy lanterns flags and a souvenir gift system.
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Japan
United States
Commodore Perry
Baron Shibusawa
New York
Baptists Form State Council at Greene Lake Church
Delegates from churches across the state gathered at Greene Lake Baptist Church on Friday afternoon for a meeting to organize a Washington State Baptist council. After the session, E. M. Stigers was ordained as a minister.
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Baptists
State Council
Greene Lake
Washington
American Dentists Lead the World in Crown and Bridge Work
Edwin J. Brown promotes modern crown and bridge dentistry as a superior American achievement. He touts Richmond crowns, warns against cheap imitations, emphasizes ethical standards, and notes his low prices and long hours at 713 First Ave, Union Block, open evenings and Sundays for workers.
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Richmond
Washington State Dental Society
Washington
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