Man Ends Life Over Sickness and Health Fears
R C Coe brother in law of Superior Judge Ronald commits suicide at Hotel Savoy by revolver. He faced his wife illness and personal ill health while staying in Seattle with his sister and her family. A sealed note asks forgiveness and bids farewell to relatives before death. Coe, 47, had worked as road representative for F D Seward Co, American Candy. His body lies at Bonney Watson. funeral plans pending.
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R. C. Coe
J. T. Ronald
Hotel Savoy
Coe
Seattle
J. A. Kelap
Edina
F. D. Seward Co
American Candy Company
Ronald
Bonney-Watson Company
Proposed Seattle to Panama Rail Line From Press Clippings
United Press reports Mexican clippings show a proposed railway to run Pullman cars from Seattle to Panama as part of the Southern Pacific system. Concession secured for a line from Acapulco to Salina Cruz is noted. official disclosure came via Consul Shanklin and state department sources.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Shanklin
State Department
Seattle
Panama
Southern Pacific
Guadalajara
Acapulco
Salina Cruz
Pacific
Raeneete Railway
A States
Ranaiee
Unveiling of Seward Monument At New York Exposition
Call for New Yorkers and visitors to assemble with badges in front of the New York State building for the Seward monument unveiling on Friday September 10 at 2 PM.
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New York State
Seward
Peary and Cook disputed claims reach harbor sighting
Off Labrador at Battle Harbor the Roosevelt bearing Commodore Peary was sighted this afternoon. In Copenhagen Captain Sverdrup backed Dr. Frederick Cook's data, saying Cook will demolish Peary's statements when the time comes and that Peary's charges show ignorance or malice.
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Roosevelt
Battle Harbor
Labrador
Commodore Peary
Copenhagen
Sverdrup
Frederick A. Cook
Peary
United Press Today
Rasmussen
Dr. Cook
Kitsap
Sound
Flyer Wharf
Irondale
Convicts Stage Labor Walkout at Riverside Penitentiary
Four hundred convicts at Riverside penitentiary stage a work stoppage amid mounting tension. Officials report minimal disruption as inmates demand changes to conditions and treatment. Prison guards monitor the yard while authorities seek peaceful resolution.
Big Time Hoo Hoo Arrivals and Events
Six hundred Hoo Hoos from the Pacific coast gathered in Aberdeen for Hoo Hoo Day preparations at the exposition. A Seattle and Portland lumbermen ball game was set for Dugdale's park with Pielder Jones umpiring. The Hoo Hoo House hosted events and a street carnival featured a toy wheel and a mer riment. Vancouver Fire Department Auxiliary members in blue uniforms drew attention visiting city institutions.
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Elke’ Club
Gerent Mack
Aberdeen
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Portland
Dugdale’s Park
Pielder Jones
White Box
Fair Grounds
Order
B. W. Sawyer
Cairo
Vancouver Fire Department
Vancouver, B. C
Fire Department
Reward Offered For Honest Diamond Finders
A woman, Mrs A B Ball, found a diamond near the Rainier Grand hotel and turned it in to police. Visitor L N Hare proved ownership and received the gem, while Hare gave up his cash, praising honest finder. Mrs Ball may claim a reward from Police Captain Bannick.
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A. EB. Wall
Rainier-Grand Hotel
Inet
L. N. Hare
Firatavy
Pike
Bannick
Hare
Open Air Concert at Natural Theatre Tonight
An open air concert is set at the exposition in the Natural Theatre with Ellery's band as the main attraction. Soloist Mrs Notta Ashby Otbick of Tacoma will perform, a recognized figure in the Northwest musical scene.
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Natural Theatre
Ellery
Notta Ashby Otbick
Tacoma
Northwest
Wants Commission Form Of Municipal Government Here
Councilman T. B. Reveille advocates a nine member elected commission with both executive and legislative powers. A bill to elect 16 freeholders to revise the city charter was discussed, aiming to replace the current system. Reveille argues the commission form would curb evils of the present government.
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T. BP. Reveille
Beattie
Reveille
Stevens Is Elected President Of Oregon Trunk Line
James J. Hill had shown intent to build a railroad from the mouth of the Deschutes river to central Oregon. John F Stevens was elected to the presidency of the Oregon Trunk Line on Monday, removing doubts about the project.
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James J. Hill
Deschutes River
Oregon
John F Stevens
Oregon Trunk Line
Counterfeiter Caught in San Francisco Ring
George Stockton alias Lucky Hays was jailed after federal officers arrested him casting counterfeit gold pieces at a refugee shack. A complete counterfeiting outfit was found and he was melting the metal when captured.
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San Francisco
Sept
George Stockton
Lucky” Hays
Franchise Granted Despite Utilities Report
The Beattie Miedria company won a franchise from Jackson Street to Mount Baker Road last night despite an unfavorable review by Superintendent A V Houlston. No compensation was demanded for the franchise.
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Beattie Miedria Company
Jackson Et
Ang 20Th Av
Mount Baker Rh
Council
Public Utilities
A. V. Houlston
Oily
Take Japan Lanterns as Fair Souvenirs
Beatle day crowds at the exposition saw 60 000 Japanese lanterns decorate the grounds for Japan day and Beattle day but by Tuesday hardly a baker's dozen remained. The lanterns mostly disappeared as souvenirs, leaving few scattered remnants and no one blamed but the Japanese committee for future decorations.
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Joser
Drops From Clouds To Death On Earth
The first death in French history is reported from Javisey France where lightning and storm clouds caused casualties. The brief item notes a fatality linked to a storm and references the United Press dispatch.
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United Press
Javisey
France
Fatal Wright aircraft crash claims Lefebvre
Aviation activity resumed today after a fatal accident involving Lefebvre a noted country aero pilot. He had just tested a Wright machine and earlier flew another model successfully before his craft plunged to the earth. Lefebvre died minutes after the impact and had a prior reputation as a reckless flyer with a fine from Rheims for recklessness.
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Lefebvre
Wright
Everett BH Marshall Dies of Valvular Heart Disease
Prominent citizen Everett BH Marshall, aged 62, dies after a valvular heart disease illness. Funeral plans and survivors expected to be announced by family.
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Everett
Marshall
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