Fine Body of Land to Be Developed
Arrangements for opening up the Milwaukee Holdings in Washington have been perfected. The 40 000 acre tract in Grant and Adams counties along the Milwaukee line will be sold as Wheatland with 10 year payment options. Small 40 acre parcels will be offered, average 80 acres to a half section, marketed to attract wheat farmers. A rapid development wave is foreseen with immigration from the U S and Europe. Alaska Building acts as exclusive agents, with sale opening Sept 15 and reservations possible in the interim.
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Milwaukee Holdings
Washington
Milwaukee
Grant
Adama
Milwaukee Railway
Northern Pacific
Heverly
Warden
New Rileville Ellensburg
Northern Pacifics
James J. Hill
United States
Northwest
Panama Canal
Europe
Calhoun, Denny & Ewing
Alaska Building
Socialist Primary Ticket Legislative slate announced
The Socialist Party lists candidates for State Senator and House seats across districts 26 through 471. Clifford Carpenter is named for State Senator, Allen Brooks for Representative in the 40th, Kate Sadler in 41st, Chas D Bowker in 42nd, A B Thompson in 42nd, Hulet M Wells in 43rd, WM F Bengtsson in 44th, Chas J Anderson in 45th, Jessie Humphrey in 46th, William F Johnson in 471 and David Levin in 471h.
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Clifford © Carpenter
Allen Brooks
Kate Sadler
Chas
D. Bowker
A. B. Thompson
Hulet M. Wells
WM. F. Bengtsson
Chas. J. Anderson
Jessie Humphrey
William F. Johnson
David Levin
Aged Woman Killed as Auto Is Hit by Northbound Car
Mrs. George W. Rice, 77, of 316 Bellevue, and passenger in a hired auto, died after a Broadway street car struck the vehicle at Harrison and Broadway. Mrs. Mary Rowell, injured, and the driver C M Lowery faced bail. Motorman A L Ellis surrendered to police.
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George W. Rice
Bellevue Jr
George M. Rice
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Harison St
Broadway
Mary Rowell
Heney
Harrison
A. L. Ellis
Lowrey
Ellis
Knox Given Big Reception At Yokohama
Secretary of State Knox rode in on the armored cruiser Maryland as it anchored in Yokohama harbor at 3 pm. He comes as the United States special representative for Emperor Meiji's funeral on September 13 and was greeted with an elaborate reception by Japanese foreign office officials and the army and navy.
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United Press
Tokio
Knox
United States
Maryland
Yokohama
Matsuhito
Foreign Office
Native Sons and Daughters Celebrate California's 62nd Birthday
In Stockton California on September 9 fifty thousand Native Sons and Native Daughters of the Golden West parade four miles through main streets. The celebration marks California's 62nd birthday with a large turnout and public festivities.
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Stockton
Cal
California
Golden Wear
Captain Adams Dies After Operation Incurred in the Philippines
Captain Frank E. Adams formerly commanded company D of the First Washington regiment and led a battalion during the Filipino insurrection. He contracted fever and intestinal trouble in the field and died at Minor hospital. Born in Bristol England, 42 years ago, he lived 20 years in Seattle and was a partner in Adams & Brooks patent attorneys in the Central building.
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Adams
Philippines
Frank E. Adams
First
Washington Regiment
Captain Adams
Bristol
Eng
Seattle
Adams & Brooks
Public Cups Barred and Roller Towels to Vanish in Public
Beginning October 1 drinking cups will be barred in public buildings parks and all trains and waiting rooms. The state board of health issues an order forbidding drinking cups in public places including fountains and waiting areas. The roll towel will disappear from waiting rooms trains and steamboats.
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State Board of Health
Dynamite Found Under Track Near Oregon Train
Southern Pacific detectives and county officers pursue a saboteur after 27 sticks of dynamite were planted between ties ahead of the northbound Oregon and California express near Gervais Oregon. Caps and wiring connected several sticks to the rails as a track walker discovered the device following the train’s pass.
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Gervais, Or
Southern Pacifico Railroad
Oregon
Deep Seattle Dental Discount Offer by Dr L A Clark
A Seattle dental ad promises 50 percent lower bills than any local dentist. Patients are treated by a graduate dentist licensed in Washington, with Dr Clark guaranteeing all work. The Regal Dental Offices at 1405 Third Ave NW urge bringing the act with you.
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Seattle
Regal Dental Offices
L. A. Clark
Third Ave
N. W. Cor, Union Note
Veterans Gather for 46th Grand Army Encampment in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles the 46th annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment opens with about ten thousand veterans already present and 6000 more expected. Committee meetings receptions and reunions mark the day as the race for commander in chief tightens with Gen. D. B. Biekles Alfred Kt. Beers J. Warren Kiefer Geo. W. Tibbetia and Washington Gardner named as possible eastern and midwest contenders.
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Los Angeles
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of California
Nevada
Grand Army
Armory Hall
Pasadena
D. B. Biekles
New York
Alfred Kt. Beers
Connecticut
Rockies
J. Warren Kiefer
Ohio
Col. Geo. W. Tibbetia
Washington Gardner
Michigan
Railway Men Arrive for General Passenger Agents Meet
Local railway men prepare for the American Association of General Passenger and Ticket Agents convention opening next Wednesday. About 200 delegates, with arrangements for tours of Paget Sound. Receptions luncheons and theatre outings planned for attendees and accompanying ladies.
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American Association of General Passenger
Shereday
Kronda
Iich
Paget Sound
Mayor vetoes platoon bill sparks referendum push
Mayor Cotterill vetoed the amended platoon bill and urged immediate adoption of a double platoon system. Councilman Hesketh backs the idea and plans a referendum as about 20 000 petitioners demand action now rather than waiting until 1914.
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Cotterill
Hesketh
Hecketh
Barrow Trip Feels Like a Sea Fiction Adventure
Slate the Alaska hunter and Peter Peterson sail from San Francisco May 16 on the rickety Alice Storen to Point Barrow in a voyage likened to Stevenson or London. With scarce equipment they relied on guesswork, yet reached Barrow in decent shape amid a tale of peril and grit. New York—Harry Gordon, 18, milk company collector, offered kisses in place of cash to customers and was held on $500 bond.
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Slate
Peter Peterson
Point Barrow
Stevenson
London
Alaska
Alice Storen
Brer
San Francisco
New York
Harry Gordon
Old Parties Name Tickets Tomorrow Nominations
Republicans, Democrats and Socialists will nominate candidates tomorrow. Nominations for superior court judges will also be made. Three supreme court justices up for re election have no opposition. There are 28 candidates for superior judges including nine. Henry W. Odom for Clerk details his rise from labor to public service and a promised $10,000 yearly savings in office costs. The piece outlines party dynamics, key gubernatorial hopefuls, congressional contenders, and socialist candidate Anna Maley for governor with a note on direct primaries.
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Socialiste
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Henry W. Odom
Seattle
Hich
Odom
W. K. Sickels
North 54Th Street
Heth M. BE. Hay
I-Ama
Humphrey
Everett
Charlies G. Heifner
Thomas R. Horner
Henry M. White
Bellingham
E. O. Cosner
Spokane
Robert McMarchie
George F. Christensen
Ritzville
H. D. Merritt
Edwin F. Masterson
Tacoma
Anna Maley
Roosevelt Campaign Schedule Narrowed to Vancouver
Portland and Vancouver race to host Col. Roosevelt as he shifts from a Portland full day on September 11 to spending most of the forenoon in Vancouver. The move follows press dispatches and reflects a tighter itinerary for the progressive leader’s visit in the region.
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Portland
Peortland
Vancouver
Wash
Col. Roosevelt
Japanese Tourists Sail Homeward Trip on Sado Maru
A 110 person party, including 50 Seattle residents, sails tomorrow on the Sado Maru for a tour of Japan. All travelers are natives, visiting principal cities and their birthplaces. The return is set for December 6.
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Seattle
Japan
Democratic Victory Looms In Arkansas Governor Race
Democratic leaders predict a decisive win for Joseph T. Robinson in the Arkansas gubernatorial race as polls open. The era of Republican challenge appears limited to estimating the margin of Robinson’s victory while progressives field no candidate. Governor Hay pardons C. P. Stevens, convicted of falsely certifying dirt moved in Highland park Lake Burien railroad embankment work. Stevens receives three months more jail and $500 fine. he has already served two months. Superior court judges also sentence John Russell for forgery to 1-20 years at Monroe reformatory, George Hunt for grand larceny 1-15 years, Thomas Alexander for burglary 1-15 years, John Madden for petit larceny six months.
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Little Rock
Ark
Joseph T. Robinson
Hay
C. P. Stevens
Superior Court
Highland Park and Lake Burien
Stevens
J. T. Ronald
John Russell
Monroe Reformatory
George Hunt
Thomas Alexander
John Madden
Bryan to Tour California for Wilson Campaign
Ban Francisco reports William Jennings Bryan will tour California in support of Woodrow Wilson. Concreteman Burleson of Texas heads the speakers’ bureau and indicates other notable speakers may join, with Champ Clark possibly coming. Polls open Tuesday as socialists urged to participate.
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Eee
Ban Francisco
Wm. J. Bryan
California
Woodrow Wilson
Concreteman Burleson
Texas
Democratic National Committee
Champ Clark
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Fourth and Pike
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EB. K. A
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Joe Howard
Mabel McCane
Ontioin Charl
I Pasa & CO
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C. K. Campbell
Robson
W.robson
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E. Macclain
J. A. Ghent
the People's Candidate
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Muscatine
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