Goldsborough torpedo destroyer ready for July launch
Portland reports the torpedo destroyer Goldsborough nearing launch on the Fourth of July. Workers fit engines and major machinery, rivets glow, and “hollow” work continues as experts praise the ship’s design and anticipate a new U.S. Navy speed record after trials.
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Portland
Ore
Goldsborough
Dick Thompson
Fe “Holler
Goldeborough
Goldaborough
Farragut
Union Ironworks
Annals of
The
United States Naty
Professor Doubt Lecture on The Energy of a Sunbeam
Prof. Thomas Doubt of the University of Washington spoke to the Academy of Science and Letters last evening, presenting a lecture on the energy of a sunbeam.
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Thomas Doubt
University of Washington
Academy of Science and Letters
Weather Forecast for Seattle and Washington
Tonight and Sunday expect occasional rain with east to south winds. No rain in the last 24 hours and a general temperature rise of 2 to 10 degrees. Highest temperatures center on the mouth of the Columbia, California, and Portland with a 19 degree rise. California mostly clear while the northwest grows cloudy and a low offshore area appears. High pressure sits over Idaho.
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Seattle
Washington
Columbia
California
Portland
Idaho
Cranks Still Flourish in Washington's Streets
In Washington on April 4 cranks swarm the capital with the census bureau as a magnet. A woman sought to meet Gov Merriam, brought a chair, and threatened to sit in the hall until removed to discuss renting rooms for clerks employed by the agency.
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Washington
Bio Department
Census Bureau
Merriam
Tie
Amusements and Pension Notes At The Commodore Theater
The bulletin mentions Mrs Evans urging a governor partnership and Dr Mary Walker in male attire challenging the pension office. It notes Walker’s influence over department matters and a periodical vieira, Binee ehe’s efforts to arrange pensions charitably. An interruption to government work is cited and guard orders are described as strict.
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Evans
Mary Walker
Adrill
Vieira
Binee Ehe
Gov. Bvana
Excelsior Reports Topeka On The Rocks At Point Alexander
The steamer Excelsior passes the steamship Topeka grounded on rocks at Point Alexander during its Seattle voyage. Wolcott aids by taking freight to Juneau while Santa Cruz heads to the wreck with repairs material. The Topeka appears capable of withstanding the elements and Excelsior does not stop at the scene.
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Excelsior
Topeka
Point Alexander
Seattle
Wolcott
Pacific Steam Whaling Company
Alta
Rush of Divorces Draws Many to North Dakota
Fargo reports a flood of divorce seekers as the state imposes a one year residence rule after July 1 for rapid transit divorces. Some 200 people arrived in recent days while others moved to towns across the state, boosting local lawyers hotels and businesses. South Dakota remains a quicker option with six months residence.
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Fargo
N. D
Dexcota
Ths
North Dakota
South Dakota
Tragic Engine Accident Claims Patrick Duffy at Roundhouse
Brothers of Patrick Duffy witness his death as he crawled between locomotive wheels at the Pennsylvania Railroad roundhouse to clean the ash pan. The engine started on a wrong signal, crushing him badly. neck broken, arm severed, and severe injuries noted.
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Philadelphia
Patrick Duffy
Pennsylvania Railroad Roundhouse
Duffy
Tempo rary housing plan for reclaimed girls in Seattle
Florence Crittenton Rescue Circle met at the First M E church to organize and seek Washington headquarters guidance. About $14900 was pledged at an Armory meeting, most of which remains unpaid, and donors are urged to provide addresses. The circle seeks property or a suitable house for a six month mission, with Greenlake resident Mrs Bywater donating two lots and WCTU Tacoma house possibly repurposed. Three girls have expressed intent to enter once started. The group plans to meet next Friday at 2 360 o clock in First M E Church parlors.
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Florence Crittenton Rescue Circle
Flrst M. F
Washington, D. C
Bywater
Greenlake
M. E
Senator McBride Urges Return of Oregon Volunteers Dead and Wounded
In Washington on April 8 Senator McBride of Oregon urged the President to arrange for the speedy return home of the killed and wounded members of the Oregon volunteers.
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Washington
McBrride
Oregon
Oregon Volunteers
Reports of Gold Discoveries on the Copper River
Purser Christian of the steamer Excelsior reports the Copper River epidemic of scurvy subsiding with only a few bad cases in the interior. Fifteen afflicted men were carried from Valdes to Juneau and Beattie, six bodies recovered from the Valdes glacier, and Dr Logan remains unfound. He notes 30 to 400 people at Valdez and about 70 in the interior, with promising gold prospects at Quart Creek and ore specimens from Quarta Creek.
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Christian
Excelsior
Copper River
Valdes
Juneau
Copper Center
Beattie
Logan
Purser Christian
Validea
Quarta Creek
Amusing Fragments on Desserts Fashion and Bonnets
A garbled mix of recipes and social quips covers buttering paste for bread toast and making strawberry ice cream from fruit. It shifts to fashion commentary about the purple of Fashion lasting days and ends with a note on church singing voices and a bonnet purchase.
Railroad Officials Here Gather in City
Several prominent railroad men arrived this forenoon. Arthur James and William James of London and Henry James of New York came in James J. Wills private car over the Great Northern. They are at the Putter, Fay W. Shame of San Francisco and J Calahan of Chicago connected with the New York Central St Louis railroad, who arrived over the Northern Pacific and registered at the Butler.
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Arthur James
William James
London
England
Henry James
New York
James J. Wills
Great Northern
Fay W. Shame
San Francisco
J. ¥. Calahan
Chicago
New York Central
Sunday church services across Seattle faiths
A list of Sunday services across Trinity Parish, Battery Street M E B Church, North Seattle Baptist, First Baptist, First M E, St Clement's Episcopal, Lutheran Holy Trinity, Second Presbyterian, and other congregations. Includes pastors, street corners, and sermon topics such as The Better Resurrection Thy Word a Lamp and Gods Plan Perverted. A note on evangelistic meetings led by Rev. Alexander Minckburn and Rev. L. S. Bowerman and music by Prof. Parish.
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Trinity Parish Church
Eighth Avenue and
James Street
MH. H. Gowen
Moribah
North Seattle Baptist Church
Third Avenue and
Cedar Street
L. J. Sawyer
St. Clement's Episcopal Church
Twenty-fourth Avenue
Washington Street
George Tusselie
Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
Seventh Avenue
Union Street
James F. Beates
Pike Street
Tomerrey Tersing
Alexander Minckburn
D. D
White Temple
Portland
Ore
Bargain Curtains and Lace Draperies Sale Notes
Advertised textile sale items include Genuine opaque cloths and lace curtains sold at 400 each, imported nets at 1.15 per pair, Renaissance and Brussels net lace curtains at 2.06 to 3.25, Swiss embroidered fabrics and silkoline at low yard prices. Also mentions new Swiss harness boots and embroidered Swiss goods at popular prices.
Inferno at Cent Store Burns Caprio Hotel Annex
A fire at 9519 Travis Street gutted the Cent Store in the Caprio hotel annex in Houston. About 200 guests were present with a panic but no fatalities. The store owners Weingarten and Adela estimated losses at 40000 with 12000 insured. hotel damage listed as 62000 with no insurance.
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Houston
Tex
Cent
Travis Street
Caprio Hotel
Weingarten & Adela
Capitol Hotel
Census Districts Planned for Twelfth Census
Director Merriam adopts Henry Gannett's division plan for supervisor districts not exceeding 30. Supervisors to be appointed by the president with Senate advice and consent. A bulletin will list counties in each division in a few days.
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Washington
Merriam
Henry Gannet
Cegeus
Gannett
Senate
Wagner's Band Plans Benefit Concert with Vittoria Trio
Tomorrow afternoon Wagner's band, aided by the Vittoria trio, will perform a charity concert for the band's uniform fund. The event aims to raise money for new uniforms and support among local music groups.
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Wagner
Vittoria Trio
Silks, fashion, and daily life in Paria and beyond
The article surveys evolving trends in women’s dress from two inch velvet belts to net cloaks and long French coats, noting age and class contrasts. It mentions Natalie Schenck’s chain scheme with $20,000 raised, taller American girls, and a mix of domestic tasks and modern tastes, finishing with a recipe for Gascony sardines croquettes.
Seattle Lawyer appointed brigade Inspector on General McIntyre staff
Olympia reports April Pierce well known Seattle attorney appointed brigade inspector on General McIntyre staff with rank lieutenant colonel.
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Olympia
April
Frank Pierce
Seattle
McIntyre
Kipling Thanks Public for Sympathy During Illness
The writer Rudyard Kipling letters gratitude to the public for sympathy and kindness shown to him and his family amid a recent illness and affliction.
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New York
Rudyard Kipling
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Doubt
Weather Forecast
Third Avenue Theater
the Commodore
Crittenton Home
Senator McBride
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Battery Street
M. EB
WD. Brown
First Baptie Church
Fourth Avenue
James
Louis Flowerman
Pevangelial
Stuart J. Noble
Madigan Street
M. EH
Berviones
Mr. Noble
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Jefferson Street
Boren Avenue
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Columbia Street
Broadway
H. W. Gilchrist
BE. A. Holdridge
Pacific Court Presbyterian
Second Presbyterian Church
Third Avenue
Harricon Street
Holdridge
Fadwin M. Randall
M. B
Church of Our Lady of Good Help
Third Avenue South
F. X. Prefontaine
First Presbyterian Church
Fourth and Spring
Women's Presbyterial Society
Kent
Nottingham
Brussels
Tul-De-Cadiz
Jong
O. W. Peterson & Bro
Pike St
Snoqualmie Falls Power Co
Gilman, Renton
Second Ave
Mars
Cahn & Cohn
and Metals
Yesler Ave
Yesler Dock
Sherman, Clay & Co
Steinway” Dealers
Second Avenue
Winter & Harper
Beattie, Wack
Acme Publishing Co
Alley
Bemsenes
Madame Brown
Pike
CAFE
Collins Brock
Alaska Views
la Roche
Union S
Hontile
San Diego Fruit Co
Lane
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the Puget Sound National Bank OF
United States
Europe
James Bothwe
Joans and Insurance
Boston
Bone Main
City Real Estate
Holyoke
Dancing Academy
Ety
Fimbie
Carventers
A. P. Rendall &Co
Tel
Green
Reutman Plumbing Co
Ee Millinery
Mre Hansen
Corner Fourth and
Pine
Sythe
D. Ss. Johnston
Second Ave. Burks Building
Commodore
Richard Foote
Hugo
Don Caesar de Bagan
Paria
Mise
Natalie Schenck
Pierce
Kipling
Decker Bros
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