County Democrats Elect Officers and Executive Members
George E. Ryan was elected secretary of the King county democratic committee on Monday night. John Jurey won the treasurer post. The executive committee includes Thomas J. as vice chairman, George Murphy as finance, Harry B. Drees as speaker, J. J. Goss for meetings, W C. Rutter for auditing, Pau Land for election, E. D. Coffee for registration, William Pitchell for rural affairs, G. H. Mead for North Bend rural affairs.
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George E. Ryan
King County Democratic Committee
John 8. Jurey
Thomas J
George Murphy
Harry B. Drees
J. J. Goss
W C. Rutter
Pau Land
E. D. Coffee
William Pitchell
Kent
G. H. Mead
North Bend
Believe Smuggler Gang Exists Influx Of Opium Revealed
Custom officials are convinced an organized gang is smuggling opium into the country in large quantities and currently holds a substantial stock. The claim points to a coordinated operation and ongoing illicit distribution plans. No arrests or locations are specified in the readable text.
Opium Seizure Ties SAN FRANCISCO Crew to Vancouver Ring
In a San Francisco arrest W J McCallen fireman of the Governor and stowaways Charles Swanson and Arthur Jones were found with fifty tins of opium after surveillance from Victoria. James Murphy of the President received 18 months and Second Engineer Foshee of the Chippewa six months for similar offenses, signaling a larger gang.
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Canada
San Francisco
W. J. MecCallen
Governor
Charles Swanson
Arthur Jones
Victoria
James Murphy
Tacoma
Foshee
Must Leave the Army
Captain Samuel D. McAlister and Captain Solomon Avery Jr soon to be discharged from the Presidio postings. McAlister faced a board on moral unfitness. Avery was found guilty of misappropriating funds and will be discharged without imprisonment. Both wives left San Francisco pending outcomes.
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United Press
San Ancisco
Samuel D. McAlister
Solomon Avery, Jr
Presidio
Army
McAlister
United States Army
Avery
Bia Company
Washington
Mra. McAlister
Mra
San Francisco
Earnings Report For July From Stone & Webster Firms
Stone & Webster reported Seattle Electric and Whatcom County Railway Light earnings for July. Seattle Electric showed net $156,631 on gross $266,481 for July 1908, down from 1907. Whatcom County Railway Light posted gross $29,1 as against $30,394 and net $11.9 down from 1907.
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Stone & Webster
Seattle Electric Company
Whatcom County Railway & Light Company
Washington
Seattle Electric Com
Whatcom County Railway Light Company
Belli
Safe robbed. crooks take $18 in Clarence Me
Burglars entered the 403 Sullivan building in Clarence, robbing SAFE 18 after finding the outer doors left open. Police say the crime occurred Monday night and recovered $18 from the scene.
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C. Me.Crim
Sullivan Building
Odd Fellows National Convention Planned for Seat Next June
The 1909 national convention of the Odd Fellows is slated to be held in Seat the coming June. Delegates from lodges nationwide are expected to attend and discuss fraternal programs and mutual aid initiatives.
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National Convention of Odd Fellows
Free book on self cure offered to ailing readers
A misformatted advertisement promises a 100 page book that teaches curing without drugs. It notes the author or contact as M. B. Hall at 1814 Second Ave Seattle Washington and pledges to give the book free to a sick and ailing person who makes the request.
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Hall
Second Ave
Seattle
Seattle Party on Nine-Car Excursion Promotes Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition
A special nine-car train carrying 100 Seattle business leaders arrived in Portland to advertise the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition. Portland officials welcomed the group with a club speech. The itinerary includes Walla Walla and Spokane, with plans to reach Seattle again Saturday night.
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United Press
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Oregon
Washington
Alaska
Hodson
Commercial Club of
Thinefty
L. A. Nadeau
Alaba
Yukon Pacific
W. KE. Humphrey
Walla Walla
Lewiston
Idaho
Spokane
Ellensburg
Mother in Jail for Drunken Neglect of Tots
In fall, a mother was jailed after being found drunk with her two young children Ira and Roy McCormick wandering near Let Ave and Pike late last night. The patrol took the trio to the police matron. This is not her first offense. children were removed previously but returned after reform promises. They may be sent to Washington Children's Home. Also, Frank Furry, a carpenter, was injured Saturday noon when he fell down the star shaft of the new EF W id apartment building at Let Ave and Denny Way, sustaining a fractured skull. condition is critical at Providence Hospital.
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Ira
Roy McCormick
Let Ave
Pike
Washington Idren
Frank Furry
Suneet Place
EF. W. Id
Denny Way
Providence Hospital
Mulligan Named Deputy Sheriff in Local Appointment
Tom Mulligan, who previously sought the constable post during the recent campaign, was yesterday appointed a deputy by Sheriff L. C. Smith.
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Tom Ft. Mulligan
L. C. Smith
Subway Tragedy Leaves Woman Ground to Pieces
A richly dressed woman about 28 threw herself before a moving subway train at Brooklyn Bridge station. Her body was found in pieces on the cars, with a bank book bearing the name Mrs Emma A Shafford of 210 Fort Greene Place Brooklyn.
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Py Nited Press
New RK
Brooklyn Bridge
Seamen's Savings Bank
Emma A Shafford
Fort Greene Place
Brooklyn
Pioneer Teacher Dead in Yakima County
Mrs. M. G. Beck, pioneer teacher of Yakima county, died at North Yakima at 78. She came to Yakima in 1869 and contributed to local education for decades. The Bothell Sentinel debuts as a weekly newspaper edited by C. D. Woodman and F. W. Peterson, with a strong first issue.
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M. G. Beck
Yakima County
North Yakima
Yakima
Bothell
C. D. Woodman
F. W. Peterson
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