Wellmans Expedition to North Pole in Air Ship
Correspondence from Ington Missouri describes Wellman’s plan for an airship polar voyage. The National Society supports the expedition and Wellman outlines weather advantages, 24 hour daylight, and a roughly 600 mile continuous flight to the pole with later testing in northern latitudes before a full polar run.
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Wellman
North Pole
Starington
Mo Cc
April Wellman
National Society
Weil Tion
Gatoy
Mr. Wellman
Real Estate Rush in Rainier Valley Lake Washington Frontier
The Rainier Valley and eastward to Lake Washington attract attention as a promising area for homes and speculation. Charles Somers Company Alaska Bidg offers acreage, business sites, and improved homes with attractive prices and terms for buyers. They should be seen.
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Rainier Valley
Lake Washington
Seattle
Charles Somers
Alaska
Bidg
Shippen Introduced to Roosevelt by Senator Piles
Judge Joseph Shippen of Seattle a Harvard alumnus and Roosevelts brother was introduced to the president in Washington D C by Senator Piles. The senator introduced his son Haws Piles and William and Catherine Howe children of J D Howe Plies law partner.
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Washington, D. C
Joseph Shippen
Seattle
Harvard
Roosevelts
Piles
Haws Piles
William
Catherine Howe
Plies
Gorky Sends Sympathy for Imprisoned Miners
New York April 14. Novelist Gorky wired sympathy to Haywood and Moyer, the imprisoned Caldwell Idaho miners. Gaylord Wilshire wrote and Gorky approved a telegram. Wilshire regrets action, fearing it may misstate the matter and prejudice Gorky’s fundraising mission for Russian compatriots.
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New York
Gorky
Haywood
Moyer
Caldwell
Idaho
Gaylord Wilshire
Wilshire
Window Burglar Strikes Again in Wea Residence
A window at 908 24rd av Wea was broken last night as the police investigated a suspected incident tied to the mysterious window burglar active across Ely for six months. A boulder shattered the window but the thrower’s identity remains unknown.
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B. Kirschbaum
Ely
Labor unions seek endorsements and prepare for activity
The central labor council received a thank you letter from Civic union for endorsing the primary election plan. The broom makers union negotiates with local merchants over Nebraska and Missouri broom reports. Iron Molders seek a $2.75 day, and steam engineers demand qualified members only. The Navy Yard team will play Fremonts at Woodland Park tomorrow afternoon.
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The
Central Labor Council
Civic Union
Makers Union
Nebraska
Missouri
Navy Yard
Fremonts
Woodland Park
Fire destroys Fox's livery stable in Baltimore
A blaze this morning in Baltimore destroyed Fox's livery stable and 200 horses. Patrolman Manning suffered severe burns while attempting to rescue the animals, with property loss estimated at about 76,000 dollars.
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Baltimore
Fox
Manning
Lone
Multiple Transcontinental Rail Plans Signal Regional Growth
Seattle readers report forthcoming service starts for several lines including a C P R R transcontinental run on May 15 and a Northern Pacific three daily trains Seattle to coast beginning May 20. Local events include Memorial Day observances, fundraisers at Germania hall, and a Beattie Turnverein benefit performance. Police note thefts, church gatherings, and civic efforts against billboards. arrests and investigations continue as communities prepare summer activities.
Seattle-Boston Copper Company Orders Tramway Equipment
The Seattle-Boston Copper Company trustees approved a tramway order with Trenton Iron Company to transport 660 tons of ore daily to a southern terminal. The package includes a 3,300-volt generator, a locomotive for ore cars, and related equipment for the mines and smelters.
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Seattle-Boston Copper Company
Trenton Iron Company
Trenton
N. J
Reltway
Rough Dry family washing saves time and money
The piece argues that families with limited means overestimate home washing and are urged to try the pound plan of Rough Dry family washing. It promises freedom from wash day inconveniences and invites ongoing use by those who try it.
Rough Dry Family Washing At Six Cents Per Pound
Advertising notice states Rough Dry Family Washing at 6 cents per pound offers savings in time and effort. Service calls for and delivers, irons flat pieces, starches items as needed, and claims overall costs are lower than supplies. Phones 210.
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Mngsbury
W. B Hutchinson Co and
Union
Aoe
Aere
Walter Wellman
Sixteenth Avenue
Spruce
Hatfield Investment CO
GLOBE
Ohio
Dental Parlors
Ernst
Lon Bie
Pike ST
Shippen
Roosevelt
Butchers’ Union
Fie
Iron Molders’ Union
Bertendere
Cooker
C. P. RR
Seattle Victoria
Vancouver
William Albrecht
Bhagit House
Thea
Denny Hall
Georgetown
N. P
Coast
Ohio Society of the
State of Washington
Grant
Washington
G. A. BR. Poste
Germania Hall
Beattie Turnverein
Woman's Century Club
Women's Clubs
Y. M. ©. A. Athletic Club
Rolf Thelan
Grays Harbor
Thelan
Tingling
J. A. Nadeau
Spokane
Dalton
D. W. Brown
Seatttle, Renton & Southern Railway
N. W. Bolster
Seattle Christian Kn Yt Union
Cherry Street Presbyterian Church
Francisco
Bremerton Drydock
Victoria
St. Paul
Calhoun
Aise
Superior Court
Bryn Mawr
Supreme Court
Lake Ay
C. W. Beott
Jamenmat
Columbia
Mabel Henderson
California
C. W. Harr
W. Birmball
John H. Perry
Edward Busch
Christian Endeavor Union
John F. Miller
Harper
Gentile War Bases Agency
Beatle
James Kelso
Yerray
Olana
Cascade
J. Redelshemmer & Co
First Avenue
Columbia Street
Third Avenue Theater
Russell & Drew
Mgrs
Russell
Drew
A Devils
Grace Huntington
Fifth Ave
N. Y
Geo. Yeoman
Callahan
Evans
Evans Dancing Marvels
Pete Dunsworth
Starascope
Heady’s Barber Shop
Flint and
Lloyd Transfer Co, Inc
Baggage Express
Diller Hotel
Cascade Laundry
Ali
the Star
the Star Publishing CO
Century Furniture Company
Srcono Avenue
Davenport
D&h
Laclede Steel
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