Fear Bloodshed in Japanese Troubles
Seattle meeting warns of armed hostility from Japan as fear spreads on the Pacific coast. Secretary Fowler claims Japanese spies and a 16 000 strong force under Takahashi threaten coast defense. Exclusion league consolidates unions, urges boycott of Oriental goods, and contemplates protests in Tacoma amid fatigue-filled appeals.
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Japa
Fowler
Pacific Canat
Asia
Pacific
Orient
Japan
United States
Seattle
Imperial Army
Vancouver
C. Takahashi
England
India
Central Labor Council
Exclusion League
Jozema
Soap Lake Salve
Meeser Publishes Northwest Historical Postcards
Vera Meeker, famed for an ox team across the continent from Puyallup to New York, has issued three series of historical postcards. The first 16 views depict the old Oregon Trail Monument Expedition from Puget Sound to the Missouri River. The second 16 views portray northwest Indians, and the third 16 views cover his latest trip.
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Vera Meeker
Puyallip
New York
Northwest
Paget Sound
Missouri River
Kate Jones Elected National President
The Wo moon's Relief Corps elects Mina Kate B. Jones of New York City as national president. The report notes the selection occurred at Saratoga on September 13.
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United Press
Saratoga
The
Womoon's Relief Corps
Mina Kate B. Jones
New York City
Amundsen preps polar expedition after Northwest Passage win
Captain Rich Amundsen plans a polar voyage following his 1906 Northwest Passage achievement. Reports say he seeks to engage polar bears for the expedition and is preparing for the northern trek with support from OKG Arguned in the oxen North.
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United
Copenhagen
Rich Amundsen
Northwest Passage
Hela
Desert Royal Yacht Standart Goes Aground Near Horse
Emperor H Iflcholan and the royal family left the Standart after it ran ashore near Horse two days ago. The yacht's bottom is torn and steamers stand by to aid salvage operations as teams work to refloat and save the vessel.
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United Press
Pethersburg
Emperor Hleholan
Standart
Horse
Saly
Maritime incidents and ship movements on the northwest coast
The Harkentine Xita collided with the bark Fregpo off Port Townsend and the Umatilla, lumber laden, departed Nome for Coquimbo. The stern wheel steamer Gleaner was towed from Stanwood for machinery installation for service to Mt. Vernon. Keller Brothers report a yacht distress near Port Gamble. Weather signaling improvements urged at Tatoosh. Oregon wrecked a year ago near Cape Hinchinbrook. Portland's labor clash with Hindus aboard ship. David McKenzie touring SE Alaska for Pacific Coast Steamship. Tug Coleman abandoned tow in heavy winds off Trial Island, aiding Eisie M. Lihn. Cameron removed from voyage due to intoxication. Investigations into alleged cowardice by Capt B W Smith and river pilots linked to the Ohio accident last June.
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Gleaner
Port Yester
Stanwood
Mt. Vernon
Prisoner in Chilean hut claims arm shot off
William V. McDaniela, clerk of the national House, writes from Chill that he is held prisoner in an Antofagasta hut. He says his right arm is amputated and his newspaper credentials stolen, seeks aid from friends and Senator Clark who promises to investigate. He provides no attacker details.
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Little Rock
Ark
William V. McDaniela
National House of Representatives
Chill
Antofagasta
Senator Clark
Clark
McDaniels
Wade
Boys Hurt in Horse Riding Accident
Two boys, Russell De Lippe aged ten and Arthur Kimmer aged twelve, were thrown from a horse yesterday and severely bruised. They were returned to their homes for care.
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Russell de Lippe
Arthur Kimmer
Marriage Licenses Granted in Seattle and Nearby Cities
A list of marriage licenses shows couples from Seattle Tacoma Summit Lewiston and Howton. Names include Alexander Engetrom and nna Clark both of Seattle. Barry Leach and Mabel Hooper both of Seattle. Charles W Brown and Lottie D Jerrelia both of Seattle. Hiram George and May Chapman both of Seattie.
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Alexander Engetrom
Nna Clark
Seattle
Robert
Frank 8
Sollar
Legal Age
Matella Ransom
Howton
Hiram George
May Chapman
Seattie
Births Registered in Local Ward
Hirths registered today include Carlston to wife of C J Carlson at 5712 Twenty-sixth Ave NW Rept 12 a daughter. Brown to wife of I Brown at 1230 East Jefferson St Sept 9 a daughter. Miller to wife of Ralf Miller at 3006 Twenty-third Ave West Sept 3 twins born.
Death notices list several infants and adults in Seattle area
Deaths registered today include Wilson-Infant and Tocco-Infant with addresses in West Seattle, Pratt-Frank E. Blatt aged 26 at Wayside Emergency Hospital, Oberson-Infant on Howell Street, Bergman Charles EK aged 52, Riges Virginia E. aged 25 on Twenty third Avenue, and Knox-Robert Knox aged 7 in West Seattle, plus other infant entries.
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Wilson
West Seattle
Pratt
Frank E. Blatt
Wayside Emergency Hospital
Tocco
South
Oberson
Howell St
Bergman
Charies EK
Leshi Park
Knox
Robert 8. Knox
Riges
Virginia
E. Riggs
Petition from 60 farmers on Pike Place market stalls
A group of 60 farmers delivered a petition to Mayor Moore at noon requesting immediate action on an ordinance for stalls at the Pike Place public market. The mayor said he wants a truly public market that the city can control and is working out plans on a proper basis.
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Moore
Pike Place
Grain prices open and close mixed on Chicago cash markets
Chicago cash markets show wheat opening at 99 percent and closing near 97 6 8 percent. Corn opens 69 percent and ends around 58 percent. Oats trade at 53 percent and settle near 62 1 2 percent.
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Chicago
Labor Day Picnic at Pleasant Beach Postponed to Sept 16 1997
Postponed Labor Day gathering at Pleasant Beach due to rain invites all to enjoy dancing music and outdoor sports. Boats depart Pier 2 at 9 30 am 10 30 am 11 30 am 1 15 pm 2 30 pm 4 20 pm 7 30 pm round trip 50 cents. Boap Lake Soap advertised for a good shampoo.
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Pleasant Beach
Pier 2
Fire chiefs from northwest cities visit city
H. W. Betnghuret chief of the fire department Kellogg fire material and Howard Joslyn city electrician host chiefs from about a dozen elite northwest departments. Visitors include Calgary chief James Smart Walla Walla chief William Metz Lewiston Idaho chief J Martinson and Edmonton chief R G Davidson.
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H. W. Betnghuret
Dher Kellogg
Howard Joslyn
City Electrician
Northwest
James Smart
Calgary
Canada
William Metz
Walla Walla
J. Martinson
Lewiston
Idaho
R. G. Davidson
Edmonton
Longworth declines Cincinnati mayor nomination offer
Congressman Nicholas Longworth, speaking from San Francisco, dismisses a Cincinnati report that Republicans there would offer him the mayoral nomination stating he would not accept the position.
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United Press
San Francisco
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinnati
Horace Egbert Improves Amid Illness at Meados Meadows
Horace Egbert official handicapper for the California Jockey Club has been critically ill with Brights disease but showed improvement this morning. He recently traveled from Seattle where he was at the Meadows racing venue.
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San Francisco
Horace Egbert
California Jockey Club
Bright
Egbert
Seattle
the Meadows
Calcutta Unrest Follows Nationalist Leader’s Sedition Verdict
Protests erupt in Calcutta after a nationalist leader is sentenced for sedition and refuses to testify. Police face mob attacks as demonstrations spread, signaling rising tensions in the city while unrelated local ads for suits and soaps appear in the same report.
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Calcutta
W. B. Hutchinson CO
Union Sts
Soap Lake
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Coane Salons
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Kate Jones
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Desert Royal Yacht
C. W. Meldrum
Second and
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Roys
Gahees
Monarch Shoe and Clothing Co
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Port Townsend
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Nome
Tle
Keller Brothers
Hood Canal
Port Gamble
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Tatoosh
Oregon
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