Powder Works Explosion Kills Three at Tacoma Plant
A fatal blast at the Dupont Powder Works in Tacoma wrecked part of the plant. James Beith, Thomas Winke, and George Strouse were killed, with debris scattered nearby. This is the third deadly explosion at the plant in four months, with two prior deaths in earlier blasts.
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Tacoma
Wash
Dupont Powder Works
James Beith
Thomas Winke
George Strouse
Atom
Lech
McMurray Denies Fraud Charges in Chickasaw Case
Abhington June 29. McMurray of McAlester linked to improper activity in contracts with Choctaw and Chickasaw nations. He denies fraud charges, urges swift investigation by Congress and committee action to secure fair consideration for Choctaw and citizens. Lyon and Gore referenced. meeting of Copper Ridge and Gold Ridge discussions follow.
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Abhington
JW. McMurray
Choead Chickawaw
Gore Tase
Connecth Choviw Snd Chickasaw
Burke
Bahalor Garey Pot
Cis
Ontawe
Yiet
Fundy
Hkutioe IK
Gore
Tahoe
Lyon
Joel Lyon
Jett
Texas
Yecinne
Barber Charged With Bunco Racket in Spokane Shop
Spokane, Wash when Lemieux owner of 226 Washington St was accused of running a bunco scheme at high priced barber services charges cited as 6.60 for a share. Esko Viabnovick, unable to speak English, awaits court with an interpreter. bond set at 200 dollars.
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Apokane
Wash
Jane
Alhough
Hiram
Howard Street
Vinin Avenue
Spokane
Lemieux
Washington Strest
Esko Viahnovich
Viabnovick
Denton M. Crow
Shopa
Viaboovick
McGoldrick Lumber Company Starts Large Log Cut
Work begins on a major logging project on the St Marlow river with McGoldrick Lumber Co awarding a contract to EB Gilson to cut 20,000,000 feet of logs. Gilson plans operations on the St Joe, with camp near Flat Creek Dam, while Milwaukee Lumber Co builds foundation for a new mill and prep for timber handling.
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St. Maries
Idaho
McGoldrick Lumber Company
EB. Glison
St Marlow
Gilson Baw
St. Joe
Bt. Marlee
Flat Crook Dam
Milwauker Lumber Company
Bt. Marien
Krade
Mrs J B Wight Dies At Home In City
Mrs J B Wright wife of the city engineer died at her home 416 Corund Alene last evening after a brief illness. Born in Chooney Washington she moved to the city in 1908 with her husband who was appointed county and city engine. Though she had not long in the city she was held in high esteem by all who knew her and the community mourns her loss.
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B. Wright
Corur d'Alene
Powymowls
Mrs. Wright
AE Chooney
Wash
Mes
Funeral Notice for Local Family Held by Methodist Church
Two young sons of this city, their father and mother and two sisters in Spokane. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon from the residence and conducted by Reverend Witry of the Methodist church. In Fanpect 10 the deceased and her husband, the mayor, city officials and the city council will attend in body.
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Spokame
Witry
Muthodiet Churea
Jammes Johnson Aight Special to Reno by Monte Carlo Train
A Chicago bound Monte Carlo train pulled from the Chicago & Northwestern depot at 10 PM Wednesday, carrying famed figures Nat C. Goodwin, George Considine, T. T. Taggart, Phil Hymen, Philadelphia Jack, and about 400 passengers. The car list included fourteen chuckers, four roulette wheels, two faro banks with nine dealers, and sixty six cases of champagne and other liquors.
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Chicago
Jammes-Johnson
Monte Carlo
Chicago & Northwestern
Reno
Nat C. Goodwin
George Considine
James J. Corbett
T. T. Taggart
French Lick
Phil Hymen
Melbourne
3. A
J. J. Litter
Lilley
Connecticut
Philadelphia
Jack Formrtea
Convicts Escape Farm Pair Take High Ang 11th Hon
In Salhem Oregon on June 30 Ward en Curtin reports two convicts Harry Mrennen and John Wormsdorff escaped from the penitentiary and abducted Marty Starr from his yard driving off in Starrs buggy toward Albany. They assaulted him and forced him to surrender the buggy. Farmers organize to pursue the escapees as authorities seek the pair.
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Salhm
Oregon
Curtin
Mtver
Marty Starr
Starr
Albany
Harry Mrennen
John Wormsdorff
Brennan
Umatilla
Multnomah County
Tuene Vinta
Death of George R. Berry in Spokane Hotel
George R. Berry died suddenly of apoplexy at an Idaho hotel, age 46. Born in Gentry County Missouri, he came to Spokane last April with a large family from Cincinnati after a paralytic stroke in January. He leaves a wife, a 13 year old daughter, a 4 year old son, two brothers in Palouse and Tekoa, and another relative in Colfax. The body will be taken to Spokane for interment.
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Spokane
George R. Berry
Idaho
Gentry County
Missouri
Tll Health
Cincinnati
Ohio
Epirita Yeatarday
Palouse
Tekoa
Wash
Mra Berry
Colfax
Nearly collision on Sherman Avenue reported
A near collision on Sherman Avenue drew attention last night as a dirt train from the island road stalled on a steep grade. An electric freight car and signalman were noted, while a steam shovel trestle and trailing dirt train figures sparked curiosity about the incident.
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Sherman Avenue
Migantman
Hutch
Island Road
Missing Context Oddity Signals Freight Train Stop
Fragmentary OCR describes a Brother of the dirt train signaling a dink's engineer to speed up and a quick stop near a box car with about ten feet between two engines. Names and precise locations are unreadable.
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Dinky
July Fourth Racing Boosts Entries At Bitter Spokane Showdown
New horses and owners from Spokane enter the July 4th program heightening a fierce rivalry between Apeeders owners H L Needham and Ronald Johnson. Acrobat and Winise Ruben are claimed contenders as track officials plan a big night with high hopes for a bustling crowd.
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vAcrobat
H. L. Needham
Winise Ruben
Ronard Johnson
Spokane
Owa
Moonlight excursion draws crowd to Seamer Co fax and ark Dopeta
About one hundred fifty people joined a moonlit taxi evening on the seamer Co fax and the ark Dopeta. The event centered around the above watch at eleven thirty with dancing and quiet amusement for attendees. Kelly's orchestra provided music and ice cream and pink lemonade were served in abundance.
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Seamer Cofax
Ark Dopeta
Kelly
Wisconsin woman John Gurtason dies in city hospital
John Gurtason, a Wisconsin native aged 31, died today at the city hospital at 12:30. Survived by a husband, two children, and his mother and father who arrived from Rhinelander to be with mourners. Funeral services will be held at the Swedish Lutheran Church Sunday at 10:30 conducted by Reverend Gustaf Mygdat.
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Imm
Wisconstin
John Guataswon
Hoxpital
Twelvethirty Dielock
Mater
Rhinelander
Wis
Les Ggutassoo
Hirowada
Thieaty
Gustaf B. Mydgutat
Swedish Lutheran Church
Mayor Hamilton Returns From Yellowstone Trip
Mayor Boyd Hamilton and his wife returned last evening from a nearly two week trip to Idaho and Yellowstone National Park. Hamilton was elected state vice president of the National Bankers Association at the Idaho Falls bankers convention, which drew the largest bank attendance yet seen. The couple were royally received and entertained during their stay in Idaho Falls and at Yellowstone Park before returning home.
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Yellowstone
Boyd Hamilton
Idaho
Yellowstone National Park
Hamilton
National Bankers
Bankers
Idaho Falls
Mamilion West
Yellowstone Park
Rushing Work on Corbin Railroad Progress Noted
Fragmentary report notes the Corbin railroad rapidly advancing toward completion with graders and gangs near the area. Steel being laid along the new road bed as crews press ahead, while nearby lines and competing routes are observed in the region.
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Corbin
Gibbe
Spokane & Isterneonatrate
Ruben
Jeffries and Johnson Show Confidence Ahead of Fight
Reports from Weno Nevada describe Jeffries and Johnson in good spirits amid training for an anticipated bout. Johnson faced distractions from camp rumors and personnel changes while Jeffries prepared with visible energy and plans for improving his footing for the ring.
Harvard Regatta Victory Stuns Yale in New London
Harvard and Yale clash in the 1850s style New London regatta with the Crimson claiming fresh victories. Crowds watch the varsity, freshman eight, and four oared races as Harvard builds lead over Yale amid heated competition and backers' bets.
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New London
New England
Max ‘End
Yale
le Manca
Vhetarien
Yai
Wight Sreunde
Harvard
Salem
Harevard
Epworth League Convention Opens in Lewiston
A dispatch from Lewiston Maine reports the Epworth League convention taking place as delegates arrive today. Local organizers welcomed attendees and prepared for the two day gathering with planned sessions and activities.
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Fiat
BUNCO
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J. B. Wight
Wer
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HIG Ang
Dano Hotre
Atest
John Gurtason
Hospttal
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Raymond
Thomas Iu
Melody Budds
Ulrl
Howard Jetermessn
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Jeffries
Johnson
Weno
Nevada
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Mis Samp
H. Jeffries
Charley White
New York
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Joe Woodman
Langford
John
Lawiston
Taaho
Teallowell
Lavweiston
Phrnes
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Alem
Jade
T Helin
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Wakim K. Albers
Black
Knios
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Chem Heck
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University Ofhiraga
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Mareard
Marverd
Crimmons
Marvard
Ington
Mike” Powers
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