Mayor’s veto fails to halt illegal ordinances in city
City hall rumors claim a frame up to pass two ordinances granting special building privileges over Mayor Ballinger’s veto. The Board of Works allegedly approved continuing third story additions despite illegal permits, while the council edges toward a two thirds override. Comptroller Riplinger blocked the Crittenden home appropriation veto override by not signing warrants.
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Ballinger
Mra
Board of Works
Crittenden Home
Riplinger
Goat on Board Causes Turmoil Aboard Louisiana
A goat named Bill aboard the bark Louisiana caused a typhoon era scare during a 53 day Manila to Seattle voyage. The animal, tied by a belaying pin, was hoisted by a wave and later released, but chewed gear and sent crew scrambling to the forecastle. No injuries or damage beyond chewed lines and disrupted watches were reported. lumber loading soon at Port Blakeley for San Francisco ports.
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Manila
California
Seattle
Bill
Louisiana
Port Blakeley
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Discount on Photos at Eagan and Ericson Tailors
Bon Marche promotes a 25 percent discount on photos for Wednesday evening. No coupons required. Eagan and Ericson advertise at 1516 First Ave with the Herald Tailor at 1329 Second.
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Eagan & Ericson
A Musical Education and The Great Stock of Instruments
A local shop promotes music education and its necessity, inviting readers to inspect a large stock of pianos organs talking machines violins mandolins guitars and band instruments at competitive prices. The dealers claim to offer a broad selection without allegiance to any single make and promise savings for customers who investigate.
Man Arrested Near Executive Office With Bible Sequel Claim
A Baltimore man named J. B. Reeves was arrested near the executive office in Oyster Bay on September 20. He said he planned an automobile trip to heaven and sought the president’s help to obtain a copyright for his book described as a sequel to the Bible. He was taken to Micola for sanity examination.
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Heaven
Micola
Democrats in Session at Saratoga Convention
The Democratic convention opened in Saratoga at 12 20 with temporary chairman William N Hornblower. A recess was taken until 11 tomorrow morning. Also reported was a burglary at New Idea Rug Co 975 Harrison Street where rugs valued at $8 were stolen and police Captain Newman investigated.
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New Idea Rug Company
Harrison Street
Newman
Man Ends Life. Leaves Funeral Arrangements Note
In ASIDLAND Oregon on September 20 Joseph Robinson a 70 year old pioneer killed himself at his son's home by drinking carbolic acid. He left a note detailing funeral plans and exposing a purse hidden with old money to cover expenses. He was once wealthy.
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Asidland
Ore
Joseph Robinson
Carved in big fight on Indian reservation
In Colville Washington a brutal knife attack last night wounded Chief Agusta his wife and son. Edwards of Northport used the knife in the cutting affray on the reservation leaving the chief with a nearly severed neck and a destroyed eye.
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Colville
Wash
Rank Agusta
Edwards
Northport
Davis Exonerated by Coal Executive in Labor Row
Indianapolis Sept. 20 Two letters reveal Henry G. Davis, Democratic vice presidential candidate, defended by Land Street president of Davis Coal and Coke. Street states Indiana interests urged against him for mining labor disputes during his presidency but says Davis bore no responsibility. He highlights cooperation with employers and efforts for their welfare.
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Land Street
Davis Coal & Coke Company
Indiana
Landstreet
Richest Girl in the World Bertha Krupp
Berlin reports Bertha Krupp eldest daughter of the Krupp founder is the world’s wealthiest heiress valued at about 300 million dollars with an estimated annual income of 20.6 million. She leads a frugal private life in Basen, shows little social interest, and avoids the conspicuous society of Kiel and other capitals.
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Mise
Bertha Krupp
Frederick Alfred Krupp
Krupp
Basen
Mima Krupp
Hasen
Kesen
Krupp Works
Mies Krupp
Kiel
Decline of a Prominent Young Social Figure
A fragmentary note describes a young person of lesser stature and social grace observed on the western side of the avenue, portraying her as unremarkable and deficient in refinement. The reference hints at social judgments rather than a specific event.
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Atante
Forty apply for patrolman examinations in city
Labor Commissioner Graut reports forty applicants seek the patrolman examination for twenty six new third grade positions. Each patrolman earns sixty five dollars a month. The examinations will be held in a few days. Thieves yesterday looted Japanese bank cars at Index stealing about one hundred dollars in clothing watches and razors.
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Graut
Everwyt
Minnie Stediemann Burned in Incendiary Home Fire
In Portland on September 20 Minnie Stediemann, a spinster, suffered serious and possibly fatal burns when an incendiary fire destroyed her home and contents including a barn two valuable cows a horse and other property.
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Portland
Ore
Minnie Stediemann
Steamer Xanthus Damaged By Fire At Leech Park
The lake Washington steamer Xanthus owned by Capt J L Anderson of Leachi park was badly burned in the boiler room about 4 this morning. Loss may reach 3000 while the steamer is insured for 7000. Cyrene, moored nearby, was saved by a bucket brigade and Anderson's efforts. The Cyrene and Xanthus sail between Leech and Madison parks.
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Xanthus
J. L. Anderson
Leachi Park
Anderson
Leschi Park
Miller
Cyrene
Leech
Madison Parks
Hiram Riddle
Steve Ward Riddle
McLane Nominated for Governor by Republican Estate
Concord New Hampshire September 20 Republican estate convention nominates John H McLane of Milford for governor. The convention endorses Roosevelt and Fairbanks and says Democrats cannot challenge the party record.
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N. H
John H. McLane
Milford
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Fairbanks Goes to Baltimore
Senator Pairbanks leaves Wilmington at 11 for a Baltimore mass meeting tonight. A Philadelphia resident, John Oliver, recounts a dramatic recovery tale after using electric jitters, claiming he was near death before improvement after three weeks. Advertisement notes a 60 cent bottle at G. O. Guy, Inc. drug store on Second Avenue and Yesler.
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Del
Pairbanks
Baltimore
John Oliver
Philadelphia
G. O. Guy, Inc
Second Avenue and
Yesler
Motorman Lowe Injured In Fog Collision On Beattie Line
Motorman Lowe sustained severe injuries when a Beattie Electric work train collided with the car he was operating on Avenue South near Massachusettes Street in dense fog between 6 and 7 AM. He suffered a broken leg and facial lacerations, was jammed between wrecked cars, and transported to Beattie General Hospital.
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Beattie Electric Company
Massachusettes Street
Laea
Beattie General Hospital
Firat Avenue
Second Avenue
Lowe
Council committee to discuss water rate reductions
The council committee will meet tomorrow night to review a new report on water rates. Superintendent Youngs and the sub committee have prepared figures aiming for a 10 to 20 percent cut, with 15 percent likely if 20 percent faces opposition. Last year the water department showed a $96 000 increase over the prior year, used to argue against large rate cuts.
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Youngs
Starker
Water Department
American Consul Attacked Near Coppert
Geneva Sept 20 American consul H L Washington and his party were attacked by a mob of Italian workers after an accidental collision with a cow. Washington suffered severe head injuries while his wife and companions were only lightly injured. The party escaped by speeding away through the crowd.
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Coppert
Washington
Disappearance of Captain Keithley with Constabulary Funds
It was announced at the Bureau of Insular Affairs that Capt. Tra Keithley, second in command of the Philippine constabulary unit at the St Louis Exposition, has vanished with $4,000 of funds. He is believed to have fled to South America after serving with credit in the Philippines.
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Washington
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Tra Keithley
Philippine Constabulary
South America
Keithley
Philippines
Indignant Superintendent Fails to Assist Overcrowded Streetcar
At Fourth avenue and Pike Street, Superintendent A L Kempeter of the street railway faced embarrassment as a Broadway Pike car crowded with passengers rolled away. Onlookers teased him from the back while a young woman complained of the lack of seating and an inspector passed the scene without stopping.
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A. L. Kempeter
Octopus
Fourth * Avenue
Pike Street
Kempster
Wright Honored as Sovereign Grand Lodge Officers Elected
The Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows in San Francisco elected Robert E. Wright of Allentown Pa as sovereign grand sire and Conway of Chicago as deputy grand sire. Frank Grant of Baltimore and M R Muckle of Philadelphia were named grand secretary and treasurer respectively. The convention will appoint additional officers and choose the next convention city.
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Sovereign
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Robert E. Wright
Allentown
Sover F. & Conway
Chicago
Frank Grant
Baltimore
M. R. Muckle
Philadelphia
Libel Filed Over 21-Foot Fall Aboard the Olympia
Patrick Mullen, formerly a stevedore on the Whatcom wharves, sues the steamer Olympia for 15000 damages in federal court. He alleges a 21 foot fall from an open hatch caused by a broken brace hidden under paint, under master A O’Brien. He blames Northwest Steamship Co for negligence. The Olympia arrived from Whatcom and was seized. bonds posted and released.
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Whatcom
Olympia
Mullen
A. O'Brien
Northwest Steamship Company
Mulien
Seattle
United States
Stringer
Indian Shot In Back Found On Snake River Grounds
An Umihalla Indian was found unconscious and dying on salmon fishing grounds on the Snake River after being shot in the back. H. B. Steele of 1627 Wright Avenue reported a theft of 15.60 from his room, and a burglary event at Bon Marche occurred Wednesday evening.
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Wardner
Idaho
Umihalla
Snake River
H. B. Steele
Wighth Avenue
Prosecution Witness Coffee Skips Court over Contempt
Ballard man Joseph Coffee once jailed for neglecting his children appeared in superior court as a state witness in the larceny case against James Ney. Coffee fled rather than face the bench warrant after refusing a subpoena, calling the court offense with crude remarks. Judge Tallman issued a bench warrant, and Coffee later surrendered, facing potential contempt fines.
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Joseph Coffee
Ballard
James Ney
Ney
Coffee
H——I
Tallman
Junket for the Jurors in Light Plant Condemnation
The case in Superior Judge Griffin's court began this morning over the condemnation of the municipal light plant pole lines right of way. Kent Mill Company seeks over 37 000 in compensation, while the city argues the value is about half that. Jurors were selected and may view the property this week.
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Griffin
Kent Mill Com
Fire Chief Hoyt Reinstated After Irregular Council Action
Everett reports a large political mass as the city council discharged Fire Chief Hoyt for failing to substantiate charges against Captain Clark. Hoyt had resigned and was to take effect next week. Councilman Hansen reinstated Hoyt, calling the action irregular, amid heightened political excitement.
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Hoyt
Clark
Hayt
Hansen
Harris & Co Suspended From Consolidated Petroleum Exchange
The suspension of G. W. Harris & Co. of 50 Broadway is announced as members of the Consolidated Petroleum stock exchange. Edward Burton filed a bankruptcy petition in federal court showing $5,995.83 liabilities and $36 in personal effects.
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New York
G. W. Harris & Co
Broadway
Consolidated Petroleum Stock Exchange
Edward Burton
A Companion Little Comforters Dr Anti Pain Pills
A vintage ad promotes Dr Anti Pain Pills as companions for travelers. It touts soothing relief for nerves and stomach, preventing sickness and headaches in a compact, period-voice promotional note.
Miles Anti Pain Pills Promise Quick Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Miles Anti Pain Pills as a universal pain cure. It claims rapid relief for headaches, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied, and markets “Little Comforters” tablets to travelers and general buyers.
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