Port Renames Steamship Chief After Congressional Change
A vessel once known as the Skagit has been renamed Port Oreharadharrowa by act of Congress after new owners purchased her. The change, challenged by opposed parties, stemmed from a law allowing the rename. officials say the Chief has been at work on the river for years, and the renaming follows the congressional act and ownership transfer.
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Orchani
Skagit
la Con & Transpeortation
Tacoma
Tadd & Tilton
Fean Pn
Congress
Oreharadharrowa
Ohio State Reformatory at Mansfield Compared to Palace
A committee report from Mansfield examines the Ohio reformatory noting its vast, ornate design and costly construction. It contrasts Mansfield’s cells and workshops with the Columbus facility, detailing materials, furnishings, and the expended funds reaching nearly 200 thousand dollars for the Mansfield complex.
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Committee of the
Ohio
Go Reformatory
Mansfield
Tte Co
Ohio i
Columbus
Hawaiian Islands Visit Highlights and Political Shift
Dr. Young's tour with Gov. Hanford Thurston notes a stronger industry on the islands yet warns of scarce supplies hindering plantation output. He describes a divided political scene with strong anti Dole factions and a push for a line of contact with Seattle. Key figures include BE. P. Dole and Attorney-general Beets amid Globe Navigation's prominence.
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Young
Ikea
Hanford
Thurston
Beattie
Storm Warning Issued as Columbia Storm Approaches Oregon Coast
Weather bureau office in Oregon issues storm warning for Columbia storm moving inland from the coast. Authorities forecast high winds and heavy precipitation affecting coastal counties and inland areas near Portland and Washing- ton state boundaries.
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Weather Bureau Office
Columbia
Beals
Knox and Christmas Charged in Danish West Indies Sale Probe
Washington witnesses describe contracts and payments tied to a proposed sale of the Danish West Indies. Captain Christmas faces inquiry while Chas Knox admits a $350 monthly fee and $15,000 potential payoff, denying bribery and saying he sought only advice and information. Senator Depew and Senator Bacon testify to limited involvement as officials consider further investigations.
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Washington, D. C
Capt
Christmas
Danish West Indies
Senator Depew
Chas. Knox
Mark Hanna
Knox
Mr. Knox
Seven hurt in mill accident on steep freight incline
Seven men injured when a freight car on a steep slope at the Sutherland mill sped downhill after the brake failed. John Olson broke a leg, Frank Sauer and others suffered bruises, dislocations, or sprains as they jumped to safety. Mill manager A F Sutherland survived with back injuries.
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Sutherland's Mill
Sutherland Mill
Charlies Street
Thirtieth Avenue
A. F. Sutherland
Mr. Sutherland
Frank Sauer
John Olson
Tae
Ali
M. Johnson
Frank Minnie
George Lindsay
M. Russell
Thirtiieth Avenue
Charles Street
Lake Shore
Frank Mosker
Rutherland
Olson
Providence Hospital
Thirty-first Avenue
Star
Sutherland
Wan
Easthound
Seattle
Winchester
Man Killed by Live Wire Outside Oyster House
William Ward a shoemaker living at the Leland lodge on First Avenue South was killed by an electric shock from a live telephone wire in front of Wright's Oyster House at 207 Yesterday Way. The arc burned wire caused by Sunset Telephone and Co. equipment touched a street arc light, killing Ward instantly. Police and bystanders suffered shocks while trying to help, and several phones in the area were damaged. Coroner’s inquest set for tomorrow at 10 AM to determine responsibility.
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William Ward
First Avenue South
Wright
Yester Way
Ward
Sunset Telephone and Co
Beat- Ue Electric Co
Walter Hart
Philbrick
Hubbard
Frank Pierce
Anderson
Josephine Ward
Seattle
San Francheco
Hoye
John
Steen
Boothbuilding
P. F. Nordby
Ballard
Wiltele
Butterworth’s
Léttie
Drowning at Bremerton After Navy Yard Incident
Fred Norman, a 80 year old marine from Minnesota, fell into the water at the Staget Bound navy yard while attempting to board the Manning. He sank and was recovered by Manning and Oregon crews after nightlong searches. presumed intoxicated, his brother in enttie remains missing.
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Fred Norman
Manning
Navy Yard
Norman
Bremerton
Oregon
Minnesota
Enttie
Bonney & Stewart
Bremerton Notes On New Gen Terry Post And Local Baseball
A Bremerton report notes the organization of a Gen Terry post by local veterans. Hundreds from Seattle visited and delays occurred on the Bremerton wharf due to a steamer breakdown. P Kimball did a Seattle trip as prospective postmaster. The season opened with Bremerton defeating Tracyton 8 to 7. Two new baseball clubs formed this week with strong local support.
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Bremerton
Gen. Terry
Seattle
Labor unrest persists as union and employers clash
The labor situation remains unsettled with most sheet metal workers idle while electrical contractors report active crews. A union meeting is planned at Carpenter Hall to discuss the dispute as Percy Copp promises work for metal workers.
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Electricians
Carpenters Hall
Percy Copp
Pik Street
Employers’ Association
Piret
Bell Street
Clarence M. Smith
Fred Gaber
Unnion
Fred Dow
Piper
A. L. Piper
Z. C. Miles & Piper Co
Firet and
Spring Streets
Globe
Unien
Bobe
Manployers’ Association
Casce of Alepute
Ite
National Association
Trades Council
Western Central Labor Union
Seattle Hike to Stage Elk Carnival in August
The Seattle Hike plans a August Elk Carnival with Tacoma Carnival features and more. Tacoma Elk supporters aid the project while the fall racing circuit will start around the same time, with extensive preparations at the fair grounds and track near completion.
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Seattle
Menta
Tacoma
Frank Pan
F B. W. Powell
Tacoma Elke
Everett
Nome City Brings Passengers From Islama Trek
The Steamship Nome City reached port with the Nome arrivala party aboard. Capt I N Bleberg A Allen I Anderson and C B Ander son traveled overland from Nome with two dog teams facing shortages and ten days delay for fresh supplies at the Russian mission. The party plans included mining machinery purchases and assays in the Kougarok region.
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Nome City
Nome
Bering Sea
I. N. Bleberg
A. Allen
I. Anderson
C. B. Anderson
Islama
Allen
Minsselon
Kuskokwlin
Gether
Vaguk
Nome Electric Tight & Power Company
Capt. Sleberg
Jerfer Lindburg
Charles Hlovil
Andersons
Tacoma
Rock Creek
Kougarok
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Arison
Hawaiian Islands
Weldon Young
Knox’s Dental
Bacon
Georgia
Geardan Halwaa
Copenhagen
Henry White
London
Marine
Bremerton Briefs
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