Democrats Grumble Over Tacoma State Convention Results
King county Democrats express deep discontent with the Tacoma state convention. They condemn the railroad commission plank and the rejection of James Bell for Congress, arguing the tactic weakens the ticket and betrays Northwest prospects. Many see Governor McBride’s influence as fueling patronage aims.
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King County
Tacoma
Railroad Commission
James Bb. Bell
Everett
Star
Bell
Northwest
Snohomish
F. H. Brownell
Conn
F. W. Cuahb
Congress
Washington
Seattle
McBride
Market Notes on Western Avenue Produce Prices
The market reports fruit and vegetables selling well with optimism for price rises. Tomatoes cantaloupes and watermelons are selling strongly while the overall vegetable market appears flat though firm cash prices are cited for several items.
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Western Avenue
Market Price List Highlights Varied Commodities
A chaotic price sheet lists fruits vegetables and staples with varied figures. Items include apples pineapples oranges grapefruits and prunes with per box per crate and per ton pricing. Grain feeds wheat corn barley and Timothy alfalfa show quoted market values.
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Washington
Lelie Frees
Ion Srenenery
Prominent Highland Park Girl Attracts Camera Trick
Chicago September 15 special report Nina Sell a Highland Park girl becomes the center of a camera trick with two distinct heads visible on a plate. The startling image has audiences amused as friends enjoy the novelty.
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Newspaper Enterprise Association
Chicago
Nina Sell
Highland Park
Truckmen Strike for Higher Wages in Tacoma Wheat Trade
Tacoma wheat ware workers including truckmen weighers and related laborers strike for wage rise and union recognition. Grain exporters offer 30 cent hikes but refuse union recognition. Strikers willing to waive union terms while seeking one and a half times pay for overtime.
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Tacoma
Arrests in Kent Case Highlight Alcohol Sale to Indians
Adolph Berger was arrested in Kent Monday for liquor sales to Indians and was bound over to the grand jury by Commissioner Kieter. Shafer, detained at the same time, was released as investigators could not prove a connection to the sale.
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Adolph Berger
Kent
Grant
Kieter Yest
Shafer
Committed Death Ends Manhunt in Vancouver
W A Caldwell reportedly died by his own action while wanted by police for forgery. An outstanding warrant from Justice Cann's court was active at the time of death in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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W. A. Caldwell
Forest Fires Ravage Regions Prompt Hope Fades
Fires spread across forests near Denver with daily new outbreaks. Officials abandon hopes of stopping the blaze by fighting and fear dry weather will allow flames to burn freely until rains arrive. Mining camps and farming areas face heavy losses and widespread havoc.
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Denver
McCarthys Mishaps Returns in Grand Theaters Revival
The Grand Theatre reopens Sunday for a three night run of McCarthy's Mishaps a musical farce comedy rewritten by Fersveen and Back and Caren and Herbert praised as one of the season's funniest productions. The show features new farce actions and runs through Tuesday with The King of the Opium Ring and The Honest Blacksmith listed among attractions.
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the Grand
King of the Opium Ring Plays At Seattle Theater
Hob Piteaimmone stars in The King of the Opium Ring at the Seattle theater with Manager Howe announcing popular prices all next week. The production, drawing on real Chinatown San Francisco vice era, features Wah Sing and Georgette as the plot centers on abduction attempts. Gorton’s Minatrela and Down Mobile bring strong acts while Lincol n Carter’s work is noted for American themes. Langs Stock Company to present Hup Van Winkle next week with a 16‑voice company and complete stage apparatus despite ongoing popular prices.
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Hob Piteaimmone
Seattle
Howe
Ths
San Francisco
Chinatown
Wah Sing
Georgette
Mobile
Gorton
Third Avenue Theater
Moblie
Lincolin J. Carter
Poplar Play House
Langs Stock Company
Hup van Winkle
Life study cast enters Beattie city scene and theft tale
A Japanese visitor in Beattie reports losing 68 on a steamer before returning to find the money missing from under his pillow. Police investigate the loss amid a dramatic life study cast. Judge Tallman issues a temporary restraining order to Bailey Building Co preventing Heattie Cataract Co from erecting power poles behind the building.
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Lik
Fukinwa
Beattie
Saya
Piano and organ showroom touts Chickering and Kimball brands
A local ad highlights sales of pianos and organs from brands including Chickering, Kimball, Mebart, Cable, and Johnston Co. Plans to offer new pianos from $16 per month and several good offers on used instruments. It notes growth in sheet music and small music items and invites calls or letters for the Monroe line.
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Chickering & Jone
Kimbell
Mebart M. Cable
Pease
Johnston Co
Planos
Kimball
Emall Musical Instrument
Munro
Heating Stoves for Every Quality and Price
Seattle agents for Round Oak sheets promote a complete stock of heating stoves. The sales focus on stoves adapted to local conditions with right prices and a large stove business attributed to the full range of sizes. The store presents a very complete assortment of heating stoves.
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Seattle
Fall Felts and Tailor Made Hats Bon Marche Display
Our Second avenue show window showcases a wide assortment of Women s Fall Felt Hats and Tailor made Hats. The Bon Marche proclaims a larger selection and more moderate prices for ready to wear millinery than anywhere in the West.
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Second Avenue
West
Fall Linen and Bedding Sale Highlights Damask and Napkins
Readable lines describe fall sale pricing on damask fabrics, napkins, bed spreads, towels, and linens. Items include Cream Damask 29c yard, Bleached Damask 49c yard, Extra Heavy Loom Dice Napkins 1.25 per dozen, German Linen Damask napkins and full size bed spreads priced under regular value.
Bargain Basement Clothing and Accessories Sale
A sale of children's jackets, women's undergarments, gowns, belts, purses, and housewares at deep discounts. Items include children's capes, jackets, and coats. women's corset covers and vests. gowns, belts, and slippers. fabric, linens, and small gift items priced well below regular tags. Limited quantities and multiple sizes noted.
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Vores Sas
Five Bargains in Fall Dress Fabrics
Seattle shoppers flock to The Bon Marche offering fall dress fabrics at marked prices. All-Wool coverts and pebble cheviot in multiple weights feature discounts from $1.25 to $1.50, with many fabrics reduced to 95¢ to $1.00. Black and white checks available at 65¢.
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Misse
Ninabell
Steinway Dealers
Sherman, Clay & Co
The
Coles
Pike Street
Ernst Bros
John
Rockies
McCarthy
Daulton Carpet Co
Spring and
First Ave
Seamions Stockinet Shields
Worth Ib
Viola Rosa
Frank Giyton
Company 16
D. S. Johnston CO
General Music Dealers
Burke Building
Sale Stables
M. J. Walker
Frederick & Aelson— Fine Furniture
Seater & Company
Seater & Co
Brussels
Frederick & Nelson
Madison and
Spring Streets
Worth &Sc
Marseilles
Igatteree
Colgate
Iery Sox
Pacific Northwest
Destistey
Florence Dental Company
First Avenue
Cherry Street
Nordhoffe & CO
Pike St
Union
E. J. Brown
MacDougall
Erman, Foley Co
Bet. Pike
Usaioa
Wash
Rainier
Brunner & Co
Hirsch
Firet Ave
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