James Beck challenges debate amid protest over policing era
James Beck of this city issues a public challenge denying the notion of a progressive age. He argues police arrests of homeless men reflect a fading era and likens city conditions to Russia, urging a debate on the issue alongside a note on rail fare reductions and travel campaigns.
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James Beck
Beck
Creupon
Mr.ck
Russia
Edom
Mr. Beck
Ior Herald
Mule Warned Ten Miners in Bold Mine Rescue
Pete the bay mule, after twenty five years in Belleville area mines, saved ten miners by bolting down a dim corridor as a collapsing roof roared behind them. The rescue prevented a deadly cave in and earned him long overdue recognition.
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ST. Louis
Pete
Skibo
Summit
Belleville
St. Louis l
William Erwin
Mmine
One Fare Round Trip Rate Announced for Irrigation Congress Parade
Railroads in Washington Oregon Idaho Montana and British Columbia set a one fare round trip from Inland Empire points to Spokane for arrivals on August 12 during the irrigation congress parade and a rate of one third extra for trips starting August 8. The event features 10 000 uniformed troops and the irrigation congress 17th session.
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R. Insinger
Board of Control
Northern Pacific
North Dakota-Montana State Line
Cascade Mountains
Montana
Columbia Falls
Leavenworth
Spokane Falls & Northern Division
Grand Forks
B. C
Spokane
Spokane Falls & Northern
Wash
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
British Columbia
Inland Empire
National Irrigation Congress
Bust of J. J. Hill to Grace Seattle Exposition Grounds
A colossal bronze bust of James J. Hill the railroad builder will arrive from New York Monday for display on the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition grounds at the University of Washington Campus. Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota will unveil it on August 3 in the afternoon.
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Seattle
Wash
James J. Hill
University of Washington
New York
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Court finds self guilty in Vancouver speeding case
Police magistrate Adolphus Williams sat in judgment on himself and convicted himself of speeding. The court ruled he was driving 19 miles per hour and ordered payment of five dollars plus costs.
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Vancouver
B. C
Adolphus Williams
Williams
Wrights Fly For Gay Washington
Orville Wright made a two and a half mile flight under adverse conditions in Washington with President Taft present. The event, framed as a social affair, saw Wright brief a three-lap fly around the drill ground without a passenger due to a stiff wind.
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Washington
Orville Wright
Taft
Wright
First Car of Steel for Street Car CoU
The first car of steel rails for the Fourth street extension of the Yakima Transportation Company arrived Thursday morning and were soon laid. A car of spikes is delayed, risking a small hold up in completion unless it arrives soon. Manager Richards told the Herald rails for the fifteen miles of extension would come immediately and lines to the Cascade mill and Sumach park would be completed first.
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Fourth Street
Yakima Transportation Company
Richards
the Herald
Cascade Mill
Sumach Park
Petition to condemn right of way for North First Street widening
At a county commissioners meeting a petition signed by Charles Gordon and others asked to widen North First Street. The move, led by the Business Men's association, faces owner resistance over high land valuations. The plan seeks 50 foot wide expansion and possible condemnation.
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North First Street
Charlie Gordon
County Commissioners
Charles Gordon
Business Men’s Association
Wrights Break World Air Record at Fort Myer Flight
Orville Wright and Lt. Frank Lahm set the world two man aeroplane record with a 1 hour 12 minute 40 second flight at about 40 mph from Fort Myer. President Taft witnessed the historic test, fulfilling the first of two government requirements to stay aloft one hour with a passenger. The second speed test was planned for the following day if weather allowed.
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Washington, D. C
Orville Wright
Fort Myer
Frank P. Lahm
Army Signal Corps
Wilbur
Lemans
France
Professor Painter
Captain Jenkins To Remain In City Work
A telegram from Col Jenkins of the Salvation Army countermands an order to move Captain Jenkins and his wife to Boise Idaho. The couple are praised for their extensive charitable work in the city and friends rejoice that they will stay to continue aiding those in need.
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Captain Jenkins
Salvation Army
Col. Jenkins
Northwest
Boise
Idaho
Jenkins
Monkey Hunt in Prosser Trains Searched for Escapee
In Prosser Washington on July 22 a monkey escaped from a cage during a visit by the Gentry Brothers circus. A $50 reward was posted. A special Northern Pacific train hunted the sagebrush area for three miles before the monkey was found and returned to the show.
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Prosser
Wash
Benton County
Northern Pacific Railroad
Gentry Brothers
Kennewick
Northern Pacific
W. W. Gentry
Song of the Rip A New York Sun verse ad fragment
A fragment from a New York Sun piece by Frank Honeywell presents a bachelor at a couch sewing and singing the Song of the Rip. The poem contrasts labor, despair, and fatigue with a mock want ad tease about work and money.
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Frank Honeywell
New York
Worry Not Worth the Worry, Says the World
A satirical poem argues that worrying over rising prices and utility bills is foolish. It mocks fears about gas shutoffs, rent increases, and coal costs while invoking John D. Rockefeller and the New York World as sources of authority.
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Johnow
Rockefeller
John D
New York World
Government shifts stance in Sutton son death hearing
In Annapolis on July 27 the government pressed Mrs. James N. Sutton to identify a February letter claiming new evidence would show Lieutenant Sutton was killed by brother officers. Judge Advocate Major Leonard then made Mrs. Sutton complainant against Lieutenant Adams Bevan Willing and Osterman and Sergeant DeHart, despite her counsel’s protest. The court allowed these officers to be present and cross examine witnesses.
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Annapolis
James N. Sutton
Sutton
Leonard
Secretary of the Navy
Horrid Mrs. Brown Diatribe in a Small Town
A speaker vents strong dislike for Mrs. Brown citing no solid fault while praising her charm and dress. The monologue contrasts her outward propriety with an intense personal aversion and envy over fashion.
Color Combinations That Avoid Clashing Pairs
Advertisers’ guide lists color pairings and triads that harmonize well including Blue with black gold maize salmon and white Blue combinations with light or dark shades Black with gold red lilac scarlet white Orange with blue Lilac gold scarlet Purple gold and yellow Green gold and combos Green orange red Brown with blue and dark green.
Prison Fight Ends in Fatality and Wounding at Yakima Jail
Joseph Read and John Allen, both convicts at the Washington state penitentiary, fought with scissors in the jute mill area after which guard Fred Staff ordered them to stop. Read was wounded in the arm. Allen was killed by a shot to the chest. Read, alias Alexander Bene, was a Yakima County inmate serving 14 years for assault to commit robbery. Coroner Mac Martin exonerated Staff after an investigation.
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Walla Walla
Joseph Read
Rigg
Yakima County
John Allen
Spokane
Fred Staff
Washington State Penitentiary
Alexander Bene
Allen
Read
Spokane County
MacMartin
Be Wise In House Planning Before Building
Forethought saves expense and adds comfort in home design. Plan closets, durable materials, proper kitchen separation, and waste disposal. Choose lasting iron fences and decorative features. Share ideas with your architect and bring sunshine indoors for health.
Installing Cheap Plumbing Not Worth The Risk
It argues against cheap plumbing work to ensure sanitation. Recommends hiring the best available for water closets and kitchens. Advises proper wall fittings and central open space in kitchens and proper dining room size for an extendable table.
Rhubarb Ginger Lemon Refresher
Cut rhubarb and simmer with water bay leaf cinnamon until tender then strain. Stir sugar into juice, add orange juice lemon juice and preserved ginger juice. Serve in tall glasses over shaved ice.
Frugal Household Tip Sheet From Early Textiles
Advice on reuse and cleaning methods using common scraps. Suggestions include using coffee and tea remnants, old brushes for silver and shoes, salvaging cold storch water, washing eggs, and placing asbestos mats under hot dishes to protect tables.
Drowning Girl's Death Leads to Arrest in Tacoma
Police detain John Flynn after the drowning of 17 year old Miss Margaret Cuvreau following a picnic on the east bay. Flynn says the dinghy swamped. coroner notes facial bruises and Flynn admits striking her to loosen her grip so he could swim ashore.
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Tacoma
John Flynn
Margaret Cuvreau
Flynn
Barcelona Under Martial Law Amid Morocco War Riots
Spain faces a mob crisis as Barcelona endures martial law after a general strike against military actions in Morocco. Rioting leaves several dead and many wounded while food supplies run short and transport services halt. Interior trouble also reported amid widespread civil unrest.
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Barcelona
Morrocco
Aid for Gorlitz family to Leota Kansas funds raised
Councilman Fred Shaw and HH. T. Scudder led a drive to transport John Gorlitz and his eight motherless children to Leota Kansas. Donations totaling 140 dollars were collected as $0.50 fare concessions from Northern Railway aided by J W Hill. A Chinese restaurant offered a stand to cover travel costs. The sum aims to bring the family to old home and leave a small cushion for a new start.
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Fred Shaw
HH. T. Scudder
John Gorlitz
Leota
Kansas
Wichita
Gorlitz
Northern Railroad
J. W. Hill
Mr. Gorlitz
Weather Today Washington Fair West Showers East Then Warmer
A weather update notes fair conditions in the western region with showers, followed by clearing and fair weather in the east. Interior western areas are expected to warm up as the day progresses.
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Washington
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J. J. Hill
A.Y.P. Grounds
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Gay
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Llow
Yakima
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