Government memo stirs debate on naval and diplomatic roles
Captain William Judson of the U S Army Corps issues a surprising document criticizing naval officers and diplomatic corps members. He questions sending battleships to the Pacific coast and mocks military attaches. He notes weaknesses in the Philippines Panama Canal and Monroe Doctrine amid Manchuria reporting.
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United Preas
Washington
William Judson
Engineer Corpa
United States Army
Pacific Coast
Judson
Manchuria
Philippines
Panama Canal
Heavy Salary Increases Proposed by City Finance Committee
The city finance committee recommends large pay raises for mayor treasurer comptroller and several deputies from 20 to 40 percent and doubles councilmen salaries. Mayors pay would rise from 5500 to 5000? and aldermen from 900 to 1800. Treasurer and comptroller rise to 4200 with deputies at 175 monthly.
Bonaparte in Chicago for Alton Immunity case talks
Attorney General Bonaparte arrived in Chicago from Boston to confer with District Attorney Sims on the Alton Immunity case. He said they would review the situation and expected to announce their position after the federal grand jury reconvenes on September 24.
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Chicago
Bonaparte
Boston
Sims
Alton
Bona
Federal Grand Jury
Democrats nominate Morris for Salt Lake City mayor
The Democratic convention nominated former Mayor Richard P. Morris for the mayoralty and stressed a full city ticket.
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United Press
Salt Lake City
Richard P. Morris
Desperado Bill Miner Escape Triggers Guard Dismissals
Guards McNeill and Thomas blamed for the Westminster pen escape of Desperado Bill Miner. They face dismissal after an official finding.
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Star
Vancouver
BR. C
McNeill and
Thomas
Bill Miner
Westminster
Acquitted Indian Man Slaughter Defendant Cleared
Paul Leach, a noted Indian, was acquitted of man slaughter in the killing of another Indian May M4 on the Puyallup reservation. The jury was out 10 minutes. Also, Hearst Bolters Meet as state committee of the Drie col Independence League, consisting of bolters from Hearst Independence League, met at Astor House to decide if and when a state convention shall be held.
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Tacoma
Paul Leach
Puyallop
Hearst
New York
Driecol Independence League
Boliers
Hearst Independence League
Astor House
House of D. 8. Johnston
Johnston
House of Johnston
Fight Over Three Cent Street Car Fare In Cleveland
Cleveland voters face a hard fought mayoral election as Tom L. Johnson defends a three cent street car fare agenda. Theodore Burton competes as Republican rival amid franchise expiry and monopoly opposition in a high profile national issue.
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Seattle Star
Cleveland
Tom L. Johnson
Johnson
Tom L
Theodore B. Burton
Congress
Horton
Great N
Aan
Tatesines
Congressman Burton
Despondent Mrs. Etta Simon Dies by Gas Self-Inflicted
Mrs. Etta Lydia Simon of 1045 Summit Avenue North committed death by own action by inhaling gas in her room. She had been under a nurse's care and locked herself in the room before the gas was turned on. The attendant found her room locked and, upon forcing the door, she was found extinct.
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Etta Lydia Simon
Louisa H. Simon
Summit
North
Amusements at Seattle Theaters This Week
The Grand presents The Prince Chap featuring Curil Scott as a noble hearted struggling artist. William Paversham stars in The Squaw Man for next week. Genttie shows George M. Cohan in Little John Jones with catchy songs and fan appeal. Third Avenue offers Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne. Lyric stages For Mother's Sake to please its audience.
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Curil Scott
William Paversham
George M. Cohan
Little John Jones
Seattle
The
Taylor Co
Jules Verne
Lyric Theater
Suuakesta
Mother's Sake
Hungarian Huscar Band Headlines Luna Park Concerts
The Hungarian Huscar band performs two daily concerts at Luna Park with all outdoor and indoor attractions in operation. The program features the Star-Varied vaudeville with moving pictures and illustrated song, the Lole-The Morton Jewel troupe of acrobats, and ten special acts in the Odeon including a solo by Misa Lola Peart. The Oliver vaudeville and moving picture novelties complete the schedule.
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Huscar
Luna Park
Star
Morton Jewel
Odeon
Misa Lola Peart
Oliver
NEW INCORPORATIONS OLYMPIA FILED SEPTEMBER PAPERS
The Washington secretary of state recorded new corporate filings in Olympia on September 18. Stephens Brothers dissolved as a corporation. Pacific Coast Fire Extinguisher Co Seattle increased capital to 10000 dollars. Inlaid Floor Co Seattle 10000 dollars by Max Schwind T F Moeller and M Mcleran. Thornton Freels Seattle incorporated 50000 dollars by John Thornton Samuel C Freels and Harry M Frost. Grant Dye Seattle incorporated 40000 dollars by R C Erakine C G Morrison and W Philip Smith. Poultry Producers Union Seattle 26000 dollars by L Buck C L Roper H L Blanchard and C H Severance.
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Olympia
Coron
Stephens Brothers
Pacific Coast Fire Extinguisher Company
Seattle
Max Schwind
T. F. Moeller
M. McLeran
Thornton-Freels, Incorporated
John 8. Thornton
Samuel C. Freels
Harry M. Frost
Grant & Dye, Incorporated
R. C. Erakine
C. G. Morrison
W. Philip Smith
Poultry Producers’ Union of
L. Buck
C. L. Roper
H. L. Blanchard
C. H. Severance
Chilean Independence Day Festivities Mark 17th Anniversary
In Santiago on September 18 celebrations proceed for the 17th anniversary of Chile's 1810 declaration of independence. The president will host a state banquet for members of the diplomatic corps this evening.
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Chile
Santiago DE Chile
Steamship Umatilla Sets Sail From Nome October Seventh
The Umatilla departs Nome on October seventh for a quick run. Limited freight will be carried as efforts focus on expedited passenger service.
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Nome Ia
Umatilla
Dainty Suit Described in Deep Ecru Tones
A detailed description outlines a dainty suit featuring heavy shanting fabric in deep ecru with diagonal brown hairline stripes. The high empire skirt pairs with a short brown taffeta bolero jacket, ecorn cloth revers with brown embroidery, and a brown satin felt hat with yellow roses and brown velvet accents.
Seattle man guards rare Amati violin from Cremona
A Seattle resident owns one of the two surviving Amati violins, alongside other ancient instruments in his collection. Shoe shop proprietor H. G. Baker preserves and plays the historic violins, including an Amati over 600 years old. The finds emerged after a purchase of $100 from a First Avenue pawnshop, with musically valued relics spanning Salzburg instruments and other foreign pieces.
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Seattlé
al Far
London
Seattle
H. G. Baker
Ainé
Mr. Baker
Amati
Cremona
Eakerly
Baker
Pacific
Haskell Elected Governor as Oklahoma Votes Constitution Prohibition
Early reports from Oklahoma City indicate N. Haskell the Democratic nominee wins the governorship. The new constitution and prohibition also carry with majorities estimated between 50,000 and 70,000 for the constitution and around 45,000 for prohibition, as returns continue to flow from outlying districts.
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Oklahoma City
Prohibition
N. Haskell
Receiver Devlin notes assets of Oregon Trust and Bank
In Portland a receiver has filed a report on the bank condition listing assets at 2,208,596.11 dollars. The filing omits liabilities. The British bark Mozambique arrived at Tacoma from Newcastle on the Tyne after a 76 day delay due to bad weather.
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Portland
Devlin
Oregon Trust and
Ne Bank
Mozambique
Tacoma
Newcastle On-The- Tyne
Spring Completion Expected for Federal Building
F W Grant superintendent of construction projects the Federal building will be fully finished in spring. Yesterday marked the second anniversary of the corner stone laying for the structure.
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F. W. Grant
Federal Building
Cotterill's Speaking Tour Extended to Mexico
Mrs. George F. Cotterill announced that her husband has finished his Oklahoma speeches and will continue to Kansas then travel through New Mexico and Colorado to old Mexico. He is not expected to return to Seattle until mid October.
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George F. Cotterill
Pacific Coast Steamship aims to boost fruit shipments
J C Ford president of the Pacific Coast Steamship company left for San Francisco on the President yesterday to arrange fruit shipments direct from San Diego to Puget Sound and to improve the company’s service. City Hall Market roasts crib steak ten cents.
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J.C. Ford
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
San Francisco
San Diego
Puget
We Are Compelled To Sacrifice Pianos
A grand closing out sale at D. B. Johnston Co. markets top brand pianos, organs, and pianolas with deep discounts as a vast shipment fills a new building at Third and University. Explanations promise guarantees, flexible terms, and “money back” safety, urging immediate attention.
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Third and University
Johnston Co
Burke
PUBLIC MARKET PRICES TODAY
Prices for Saeaca eggs butter hens potatoes beets corn sweet potatoes onions cucumbers peas turnips beans crab apples celery tomatoes green tomatoes cabbage Wenatchee peaches apples grav ensteing cauliflower lettuce squash green peas pears cooking pears pumpkins huckleberries blackberries cantaloupes peaches watermelons grapes market prices steady. Eggs up and down to 35 cents, cantaloupes 25 cents a dozen, turnips 5 cents per pair, apples $2.86 to $3.25 per barrel, peaches 85 cents to $1, cauliflower 10 cents, peach bearon outlook higher, attendance heavy.
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Washington
Lover’s Obsession Leaves Woman Wounded and Man Dead
In Davenport Washington on September 18, Frank Evans wounded Lettie J. with a serious assault after pursuing her from Wisconsin. Evans then killed himself, ending a troubled pursuit driven by unrequited love.
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Davenport
Wash
Frank Evans
Lettie J
Evans
Wisconsin
Governor Mead to Speak at North Yakima Fair
North Yakima on September 18 reports Governor Mead will attend the state fair Monday and deliver a speech. A congressman will also speak. Stores will be closed to permit citizens to enjoy the holiday.
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Mead
Yakima
Police cite youths in a string of daylight burglaries
Investigations by police lead department officials to believe a group of boys is responsible for numerous daylight burglaries reported during the week. The latest case involves loot at the residence of Otto From at 1628 Franklin Ave. yesterday.
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Franklin Av
Otto From
Beri-beri Cases Found Among Japanese Laborers
Twenty three beri-beri cases detected among Japanese laborers at Alvo Nebraska, per report to the state medical board.
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Lincoln
Neb
Alvo
State Medical Board
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Fischer
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Washington Sone Ind
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Virginia St
Vane
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H. L. Klein
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Dexter Horton
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