Nothing but ruin still city after devastating fire
A large fire left over a million dollars in losses across a district that included twelve hotels. The blaze reportedly started at a Bathhouse and caused major damage to Windsor Grande and other establishments, with investigators and insurers evaluating arson versus accidental causes. Several businesses reported substantial claims, including Luray and Brynne properties, the Academy of Music, and Freisinger drugstore, among others.
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Piense
Emoulde
Windsor Grande
Mys- Waa
Wiest
Ful Luray
Hoi- M. J. Lee
Stratel W. Waldner
Bros
Brynne
J.os. E. Keefer
L. V. Stickney
James T. Gorman
J. F. Kilpatrick
Bela
Acadand Academy of Music
Wer
Windsor
G.ly
Keeler
Freisinger
Editor Rose Faces Bribery Charge in Omaha Bee Case
An April report states editor Rose of the Omaha Bee was arraigned on a charge of corrupt practices for allegedly spending money to influence elections and support certain legislators and a senatorial candidacy.
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Rose Omaha Bee
Explosive Incident Sends Worker to Hospital in Alaska
Thaw Wil Nama used wet blasting powder to clear stumps and caused a blast when it dried near an open flame. He flew about 16 feet, landed with a broken right arm and visible bruises, but doctors said injuries were not serious. KB D Meace suffered a severe leg injury and amputation was planned after a streetcar collision. Great Northern railway baggage handlers strike over wages.
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Hverlu
Aouvenire
Great Northern Railway
Neglected Horses Rescued by Humane Officer
Humane Officer Ridgway found two half starved horses in a barn near Fourth Avenue and Yerler yesterday. They had been neglected for two days without food or water and were moved to a livery stable and fed. The animals belong to a man named Graham, but efforts to locate him have failed.
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Ridgway
Fourth Avenue
Yerler Wa
Ben
Graham
Nicaragua Canal Bill Faces Another Session
A steering committee will meet to decide legislation as the Nicaragua canal bill may be sent to a later session due to ongoing concerns. The Philippines bill is expected to take precedence, with debate over state control of oleomargarine and butter products and taxes on colored and uncolored varieties. The revenue cutter service bill passed Senate 135 to 49, aligning ranks with Navy and Army officers and proposing retirement at four years with three‑fourths pay.
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Mm Giestion
Philippines
Nicaragua
Senate
Lava
Hall
Revenue Cutter Service
United States Navy
Army
Japanese father claims custody power over American children
In a Green Lake court, Emily Haraguchi described living with a Japanese man after her husband deserted her. Judge Tallman ruled she cannot keep the children but may voice placement, with next proceedings set for Friday morning as authorities care for the kids.
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Usetera Haraguchi
Emily
Taliman
Wall
Tallman
Emily Grifin
Green Lake
Japan
Haraguchi
Star
Appointment Rumors Illuminate U S Immigration Post
In Warrington April 4 reports suggest Dr. T L Flood of Erie will become commissioner of pensions succeeding H Clay Evans with strong backing. In Washington Frank Sartt, head of the Brotherhood of Geomotive Firemen, has accepted the role of United States commissioner general of immigration.
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Warrington
Hong
T. L. Flood
Erie
Pentons
H. Clay Evans
Flood
Washington
Frank Sart
The
Brotherhood of Geomotive Firemen
United States
Robbery Targets Opium Joint in Memphis
Six masked men robbed an opium joint on Main Street in Memphis at dawn. They held up 20 patrons at gunpoint and stole $2000 from a man identified as John Jones and jewelry plus $140 from others. Proprietor Charles Buckram was jailed after reporting the crime.
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Tenn
Main Street
Old City
John Jones
Charles Buckram
Stanford to Meet Oregon and Pacific Teams in Track Meet
Stanford has accepted terms for an athletic meet to be held in the city. The Stanford track team will travel north later this month to face Oregon University in Eugene and Pacific University in Portland. No forecast is available as details of the Stanford team are still uncertain.
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Gaches
University of Washington
Stanford Stali
Aford
Stanford
Oregon University
Eugene
Pacific University
Portland
Minnesota suit against Northern Securities Co. proceeds
Serve Hill St. Paul April 4. The state began action in Minnesota court against Northern Securities Co. The complaint was served on President Hill. The case is the same one the U S Supreme Court declined to take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Minnesota
Northern Securities Co
President Hill
United States Supreme Court
Agaume
Palmer coal and fire clay finds spark mining push
Palmer Washington April 4 report sparks around new coal and fire clay discoveries by Patrick Gibona of the Occidental Coal Mining Co. Four fresh coal seams of superior quality and large clay beds were uncovered with potential for extensive development.
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Palmer, Wash
Patrick Gibona
Occidental Coal Mining Co
Street Fight Report From Portland Details Odd Incident
Very rude Portland report notes a morning street altercation involving Stanley Ferris of Beattie and Deputy City Jorney W Davie. The account appears garbled but indicates a lost item or injury and unclear relation to a crime or medical aid. Further clarification needed.
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The
Star
Portland, Or
Sttanley
Ferris of
Beattie
Jorney W. Davie
Natrona County Sues 175 Citizens Over Damages
The Natrona County prosecuting attorney sues 175 residents of Gaees state for damages totaling 100000. He alleges a petition to hire an assistant in the Woodard murder trial damaged his personal reputation.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Natrona County
Gaees
Thin State
Woodard
Pool and billiard tournaments progress at Seattle Athletic Club
The Seattle Athletic Club hosts slow moving pool and billiard events as spectators fill the venue nightly. Paterson leads the pool standings with Stimeon and McDonald close behind while bowlers fill the alleys and players prepare for club teams on Ladies Night. The gym and handball courts see steady patronage.
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Seattle Athletic Club
Geome
Paterson
Stimeon
McDonald
Lndies
Divorce Granted in Berlin Case for Mrs Clara Bruckart
Judge Emory ruled in favor of Clara M. Bruckart in a divorce from Warren Bruckart. He failed to prove allegations while she substantiated them, granting custody of two of three children and a small hotel in Berlin owned by the defendant, von.
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Clara M. Bruckart
Warren Bruckart
Emory
Bruckart
Delarey Loses To British In Transvaal Battle
April dispatch from London reports a heavy engagement near Dreskull Western Transvaal March 71 where 1600 Boers led by Delarey and Kemp were routed by Gen Cooke and Keir's British force. Boers retreated after a running eight mile fight as reinforcements arrived and tried to rally. Casualties left both sides with losses. Dutch Boer numbers in Cape Colony and two republics now claimed at 20000 in the field and 10000 on furloughs. British strength estimated at 280000 with 30000 armed natives used for garri soning blockhouses.
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London
Kitchener
Dreskull
Western Transvaal
Manka
Clone Quarters
Amsterdam
Cape Colony
Cape
United States
Missing Leslie Payne reported from 423 Beneca Street
Authorities seek 88 year old Leslie Payne last seen April 1 near his home at 423 Beneca Street. He is 5 feet 10 inches, 160 pounds with a fair complexion and a mustache and walks with a tight limp. Friends have asked the posse to help locate him.
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Leslie Payne
Beneca Street
Ible
Payne
Clancy Brothers Seek Sale of Race Horses
Four Clancy brothers filed a petition in the clerk’s office asking that administrator J F Mecklroy show cause why the two race horses Freddy C and Direct C should not be sold. J Lawrence of New York offers a good price if the horses can be wet in time for Cincinnati racing. The petition alleges the animals were willed to them by their father Tharman Clanow.
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Clancy Brothers
Oroo
J. F. Mecklroy
Freddy C
C. J. J. Lawrence
New York
Cincinnati
Tharman
Shorn Lambs Rebelled at Black Diamond Mob Alarm
Intense excitement gripped Black Diamond Wagsh April 4 as women posed as book agents taking a dollar from nearly every man then delivering a book and silk goods later. The ruse was uncovered by the real agent, money returned, but tensions rose with threats of violence. Room workers also broke into Mrs. Wm Curtis’s 618 Fourth Avenue apartment yesterday, stealing jewelry including three rings a gold watch and chain. Police notified.
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Wm. Curtis
Fourth Avenue
April Fool Hold Up Comes Back to Haunt Ayerst Jesters
Burglars posing as highwaymen entered Alfred Ayerst’s home at 922 Hastlake Avenue and held him up for a watch and chain. The stolen items were returned and Ayerst learned the incident was a joke by Will Lawin and Alex Jones, amateur pranksters, though he feared real danger had the timing been different.
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Alfred Ayerst
Mr. Ayerst
Will Lawin
Alex. Jones
Hastlake Avenue
Ayerst
Ayerat
Building permits issued for homes and shed in city
City engineer today issued permits to J Vassar for a two story frame house at 6806 Highth avenue northwe cost 450. BH G Baker for a nation at 3495 Woodland Park or to cost 450. Ulcan Works for a one story shed Lane street at cost 600. For Seattle and Vicinity. Fair showers afternoon. Brisk south to west winds.
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J Vassar
Highth Avenue
Northwee
BH. G. Baker
Woodland Park
Ulcan
Seattle
Vicinity
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