Paris Exposition boycott and naval politics dominate Seattle reads
The Star laments French actions, urges boycott tapping public fashion and finance, and debates naval commands from Remey to Sampson. Port Arthur plans and American contractor interests in Asia are discussed, with speculation on Dewey Roosevelt and Gen. Wood roles in future Philippines governance.
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London
Admiral Dewey
Gov. Roosevelt
Philippines
Gen. Wood
Santiago
Avallabios
McLean as Rival to Bryan Suggested in Ohio Backing
Rumors swirl in Democratic circles that John R McLean of Ohio could be groomed as a presidential candidate against William Jennings Bryan. Anti Bryan factions plan Ohio campaign funding to back a McLean gubernatorial win, hoping to boost his national bid. John P Hopkins cautioned he had not heard formal moves but foresaw anti free silver forces aiding McLean’s convention chances.
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Cincinnati
John R McLean
Ohio
William Jennings Bryan
McLean
John P. Hopkins
Gold Democrats
Chicago
Seattle board weighs high school bids and new phone franchise
The board of education opened competitive bids for the new high school with a $3000 prize for best specifications and kept contestants unnamed until a winner is chosen. A health official urged disinfecting equipment for schools and the University Regents offered space for rent. The Seattle City Council approved a 10 year franchise for the Seattle Automatic Telephone Exchange with underground wires planned in the business district and a 200 subscriber one year target. Franchise rates set for business and residence lines and a 60 day construction deadline. The fire and water committee backed a larger water main on the tide flats. Special sale note paper advertised by Denny Coryell Co.
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Board of Education
Dr. McKechnie
Seattle Automatic Telephone Exchange Company
Yester Way
Pike Street
Third Avenue
Post Street
Muldoon
Seattle
Businesa
Fire and Water Committee
Centennial Mill Company
Tide Flats
Woodbury Ashore Near Aleutian Islands
Victoria B C September 12 The American schooner Woodbury ashore on an Aleutian island after a fierce gale. The vessel, owned by Alaska Commercial Co, was en route from Kodiak to Unalaska with coal. All hands were saved and a tug has been sent to assist.
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Victoria
B. C
Theobald
Unga Island
Woodbury
Aleutian Islands
Alaska Commercial Company
Kodiak
Unalaska
The State University Reopens After Vacation
The university resumes with professors returning from vacations and bringing new ideas. President Graves is recovered and ready for vigorous administration. About 180 students have arrived as the term begins and a large attendance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State University
Graves
Church Property Tax Ruling Impacts Transfers Nationwide
The internal revenue commissioner ruled that church property transfers under diocesan control may incur a stamp tax of 1 per 1 000. The decision affects all denominations and could tax numerous church properties nationwide until the war revenue law is changed. The last census counted church property value surpassing 678 million dollars, with the Roman Catholic Church owning about 118 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Harrisburg
Bia
United States
Our Boys at Nagasaki and Return of Washington Volunteers
Mayor Humes chairs a citizens committee in Seattle planning a celebration for the Washington volunteers return. A cablegram from Nagasaki reports the regiment arrives safely in San Francisco and a reception program date is set for this evening. Covington, wounded near Pasig city, has returned to Seattle at age 22.
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T. J. Humes
Citizens Committee
Washington Volunteers
Nagabaki
Japan
Will D. Covington
EH Washington Volunteers
Pasig City
Seattle
San Francisco
Covington
Capt. Forton
Natonal Guard
Philippines
William E Conference Session Opens in New Whatcom
The sixteenth annual session of the Methodist Episcopal Church opens in New Whatcom with Bishop John H. Vincent presiding. Delegates will be chosen for the general conference meeting in Chicago next May. The opening night features a grand reception at the Melbourne Opera House. The conference continues at Trinity Methodist Church tomorrow.
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Sianteenth
Methodial Episcopal Church Venes
New Whatcom
John HW. Vincent
Genera
Meers
Chicago
Mel.lingham Opera House
Trinity M. KB
Wilson Arrested in Vic toria After Lodging House Theft
Late last night Sheriff Van de Vanter learned of the arrest in Vic toria of Harry Wilson charged with stealing a buckskin sack containing £190 from a room at the Front lodging house. Simon Wee, alias Francie John Willard, was found with the sack and most of the money on his person. Deputy Sheriff Levisee was sent to return Wilson for trial.
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van de Vanter
Victoria
Harry Wilson
Freont
Simon Wee
Francie John Willard
Levisee Wen
Wiigon
Wagner's Band to Provide Music for Seattle Exposition
The Seattle Exposition trustees close a contract with Wagner's Flest Regiment Band for two weeks of events. Edward Shields Helen Lamar and Charles Ho Whiting headline an Edward Shields Company program featuring illustrated concerts recitals and songs. Moving pictures from the Philippines will be shown and nightly changes are planned.
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Seattle Exposition
Wagner
Flest Regiment
Mc Wagner
W. M. Sheffield
Armstrong
Edward Shiede
New York
Edward Shields
Helen Lamar
Charles Ho Whiting
Shields
Mies Lamar
Mr. Whiting
Philippine
Dewey
Cavite
Malate
Manila
Washington Boys
Miss Lamar
Whiting
Philippines
Edison
Caloocan
Malabon
Bowling Green narrowly escapes tornado passage
The Bowling Green area in Wood county narrowly escaped a tornado moving north of the city between midnight and daybreak. One person was fatally injured and several others were hurt while numerous horses and cattle died. Dozens of derricks and barns were destroyed and orchards and trees uprooted.
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Toledo
Bowling Green
Wood County
Here
History and Citizenship Lecture At Academy of Science
The Academy of Science hosts the second free lecture in its series this evening by Prof. Edward McMahon on History and Citizenship. The talk will be delivered at the Academy Hall on the third floor Hinckley block and all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Science
Edward McMahon
Academy
Hinckley
Diamond Ring Free Daily Auction Tease
Daily at 2 20 p m a Diamond Ring and 10 other valuable presents are given away to draw crowds to the New York Jewelry Co stock sale of Diamonds Watches Jewelry and Silverware Special sale of Rogers Silverware at 3 p m. Names of recent ring recipients and daily auction times are listed with seating for ladies at the Emporium 817 Second avenue.
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New York Jewelery Co
Rogers
Martin
Meynard Avenue
Young
Hotel York
Jacobs
McDonald Biock
Ro Wilson
Ewlard
Jockin
Fifth Avenue
The
Emporium
Second Avenue
Clothing trunks and valises sale at 110 Second Ave
An advertisement notes purchases of clothing trunks and valises at 110 Second Avenue with telephone contact for Med Lita likely offering goods or services.
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CARTO
Second Ave
Tel
Med
Seattle Traction directed to remove third rail on Lakeview boulevard
A public works board resolution instructed Seattle Traction to disconnect the wire line and remove the third rail over Lakeview boulevard citing danger to life. City Electrician Pinckney stated the line and rail were hazardous.
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Board of Public Work
Seattle Traction Company
Lake Nhen Boulevard
City Fleetrican Pinckney
Kamaker Muale Co Secures Exclusive Agency for Matey Organs
The Kamaker Muale Co has secured the exclusive agency for Matey organs. Desiring the best organ in the market will find them at 1415 Second Avenue.
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Kamaker Muale Co
Matey Organs
Paretes
Second Avenue
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KFC ' Ark
Dyeli
posteMive
Feattie
Dreyfus
France
Sampson
Hobson
Kissing Bag
Port Arthur
Pacific Coast
Tallemwan
Bryan
the Board OF Education
Automatic Exchange
Denny Coryell Co
Nagasak
Frisco
WM. E
Wilson
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Clemant Steamships
Queen
Walla Walla
Umatilla
Repi
Banifanesco
Seatle
Alaska
Cottage City
City of Topeka
Al-Ki
Thowanipasa Puget
Bupt
Geran Dock
Srattia
Uptown
First Avenue
Seattie, Goodall, Perkins & Co
General Events
Ben Francisco
Washington & Alaska Steamship Company
Steamshif
City of
Galle
Yesler
Skagway
Vancouver
Ketchikan
Junea
Steamship
Farallon
Phagwax
Drea
Pala
Cape Nome
St. Michael
Jeraig
Seattle Steamship Co
White Stark Dock
Humboldt and
Juneau
City Ubus
GS First Avenue
Allington
CAINE
Garr
Seattle, Edmonds and Everett
Greyhound
Excen
Beattie
Everett
Tacoma
Edmunds Se
Landing
Ceiman Veek
Beattle
Scott
Vancouver Line
Lower Sound
Gulf of Georgia
Tekken
North Pacific
Aves
Anacortes Fairhaven
Whatcom
Yeslier Wharf
Mutual Life
Tei Brown
John BR. Nichols
California
Angeles
Flectrosone Mfg. Co
Monrovia Lodge
John
Nichols
Los Angeles Street
T. M. Killian
Los Angeles County
Firat Avenue
Pike
R.rk
Cascade Trnpnei
Trewfords
Alstract
Osborne Tremper 6Od, Inc
Old and Reliable Abstract Company
Cherry Street
Attomny SS
Devitt
Business Colleges
Wilzon's Business College
Tel. Main
Badge Builders and Contractors
Shutttle Matber Co
Bevdeo
Coe Bumkere
Ples
Loge Antepars
HANKS
Mes Sb. Hoge, Jr
Aurice McMicken
Lester Turner
Parkhurst
Light and Telegraphic Exchange Payalle
Europe
Nreen Bank OF
Puget Seeeee Bank
Burpine
Moe Jacobeth
Sseeeewens
BR. Neufelder
Seeee
RV. Ankeny
Yenter
Apres
Andrew Chitbere
PF. L. Jacobson
B. L. Grondahl
A. HM. Blocbera
Ee Picay
Hank Ofay
Sirevision
Lenius
Diciefeen & Gill
Ana Bulldere
Western Ave
Hull A3
Nandala
Sixth
Union Street
Dancing Academy
Chapin
HOTEL
York
Svenue and
South “Witth
Seattle Junk Co
Beilroad Avenue
Telek
Alabka Tenk Co. Pays
James Bothwell
Mortenge
Greins
Eurety
Fiveton Block
MIS
Mansen
Mab Jaacheth
Ana Hure Corner
Madiron Etreete
Swan—Turk
Pacific Bil
Metropolitan Printing, & A Binding Co
Wester Way
T. F. Bradley
Pate xc
Aytorneys
Warnes A Co
State Boyd
Hardin
Manson
Noble
Postofoe
Hlensel
Mfr
Hinckley Bloca
Slgard Howe
Binckgan
Voris
Avploe Neer
Smip Chandle Oe Sunde & Erland
Yesser Wharf
Naser & Morgan
W. Madison St
INE Pacific Taboring Co
Yeing
Bare
Moore Inv. Co
San Diego Fruit Co
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