Open Air Gymnasium Proposed for Seattle
A proposed open air gymnasium and recreation park would convert the Yesler block into a central city amenity. The park board is financially stretched, so the council is urged to approve a modest appropriation to lease county land and create a popular, healthful space mirroring eastern cities.
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Yesler
Pars
Ompsod
Park Board
Thompson
City Coundil
Chapman
Chain Gang
Seattle
Omson
Denny Park
Denny Way
Charles River
Boston
Boston Tenderloin
Vester
Children’s Earmark Warmth Surprises In Study
A fragmented report notes that children respond warmly to a simple block activity. Researchers observe surprising eagerness and comfort as kids engage with basic building blocks, suggesting early development benefits.
Western magazine features noted coast writers in April table
The Westerner announces a rich April table of contents with renowned contributors across the entrr coast. names include H. A. Stanley Frank Carlton Teck Mia Carrie Shaw Rice Herbert Hashford Zoe Kinald Ada Woodruff Anderton and several other esteemed authors.
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H. A. Stanley
Frank Carleton Teck
Mia
Carrie Shaw Rice
Herbert Hashford
Zoe Kinald
Ada Woodruff Anderton
Ranger Ships Out with Ten Prisoners from Bremerton
The gunboat Ranger sails from Bremerton tomorrow at 9 o'clock carrying ten prisoners two from the Marine Barracks and eight from the training ship Philadelphia. They are bound for Mare Island. The coastsurvey steamers Arthur and Gedney left Bremerton for repairs and Seattle. A lumber carload arrived for the locomotive crane on the dey dock. Quiet at the Navy Yard with twenty Co. R. men to be laid off until ships of the North Pacific squadron arrive.
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Bremerton
Ranger
Marine Barracks
Philadelphia
Mare Island
Port Blakeley Mills
Dey Dock
Navy Yard
Co. R. Department
North Pacific Squadron
Baby Doctoral Tragedy: Mamie Daly Dies After Drinking Acid
In Spokane on April 15 a three year old orphan, Mamie Daly, died after drinking carbolic acid from a medicine closet at the Children's home. Four doctors failed to save her as the child, curious about bottles with a red label, suffered severe convulsions before death.
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Spokane
Mamie Daly
Copper king Heinze survives collision near Butte
In Butte Montana F Augustus Heinze nicknamed copper king escaped death when his automobile collided with a light livery team driven by Thomas Roe. Seven people were injured including Heinze chauffeur A E Howe and Miss Lacomb though none died.
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Butte
Mont
F. Augustus Heinze
Heinze
Thomas Roe
Mire Lillie Lacomb
Ths
al Frank
M. J. Gunn
Helena
A. E. Howe
T. C. Bach
Roe
Miss Lacomb
Enos Brought Back In Custody After Auto Theft Suspicions
Sherman P. Enos, once suspected in the Broadway Automobile theft, was taken into custody on King street by Patrolmen Carleton Crandall and Burkman after claiming a arrival from the White River valley scene. He faces a charge of running the automobile without lights and was released on his own recognizance Thursday. Enos has a history of escapades including a sensational white horse elopement, and is now a widower.
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Sherman P. Enos
Broadway Automobile Company
King Street
Carleton, Crandall
Burkman
White River Valley
Enos
New Milk Ordinance Comes Before Council Next Week
The milk ordinance advances for council approval next Monday night with finishing input from the board of health. It licenses all milk distributors, revoking licenses for noncompliance. Butter fat standard rises to 3.2 percent and milk must be shipped and distributed cold with a set bacteria standard. Henry White arrives as new American ambassador to Italy in Rome on April 15.
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Board of Health
Rome
Henry White
Italy
Strike grows as Santa Fe boilermakers widen walkout
In Kansas City on April 1 the Santa Fe boilermakers strike expanded as many helpers and apprentices join. The national body offers strike benefits of seven dollars weekly for married men and five dollars for single men. Arbitration is possible but the union vows a hard fight.
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Kansas City
Santa Fe
Three workmen condemned to death in Warsaw labor troubles
In Warsaw on April 1, three workmen found guilty of wounding a policeman were sentenced to death. At Loda two men were killed in a police clash and one man from Warsaw was arrested.
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Warsaw
Loda
Rockefeller Gift to Board From Solicitation
Secretary J. J. Barton of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions reports that John D. Rockefeller’s $106,000 gift to the board came after months of solicitation and coaxing. The funds are to be used in the board’s institutions.
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Boston
J. J. Barton
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
John JD. Rockefeller
Fire damages Crown and Zellerbach plant. $50,000 loss
In San Francisco on April 15 a fire broke out in a five story building housing Crown Paper and Zellerbach Paper. Rate gnawing on insulation allegedly caused the blaze, resulting in an estimated $50,000 in damages.
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Ban Francisco
Crown Paper Company
Zellerbach Paper Company
Exonerated Helsingpork General Boohaumann Treason Case
The Abo court discharged General Boohaumann who faced treason charges. Schaumann, father of Eugene Schaumann who killed Governor Hobrikoff last June, was connected to the crime. The Landtdagen allocated 100000 marks to aid Russia in the war.
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Helsingpork
Finland
Abo
Boohaumann
Schaumann
Eugene Schaumann
Hobrikoff
Landtdagen
Russia
Witte Announces Resignation as Council Leader
In St Petersburg on April 15 M de Witte the president of the council of ministers says he will resign to become president of a commercial bank in a move that marks a shift in government and finance.
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ST. Petersburg
M. de Witte
Council of Ministers
Mrs Chadwick Bail Granted in Cincinnati Case
In Cincinnati on April 15 the United States court ordered Mrs Chadwick released on five thousand dollar bail pending appeal for a new trial. The ruling concerns only the specific conviction and not the ongoing case.
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Cincinnati
United States
Cliggyit Court of Ap4
Poala
Ballard Grows With New Mills Homes Library and Lighting
Ballard thrives with booming permits for dwellings and business houses as the city adds mills and a new electric franchise. The Sobey Manuel dry kiln fire caused about 25 dollars in damage with no insurance. Ballard teachers will attend a state convention next week suspending school.
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Ballard
Counas
Ballard Electric Company
Sobey Manuel Company
Queen City club raided again for liquor and disorder
Police Judge Gordon notes a light sentence as the 211 Wasahing ton alley “colored resort” reopens under questionable legality. Frank Golden and Joe Clark were arrested in a prior raid but bailed by a local brewery. Underground passages and lockable rooms keep liquor sale ongoing despite fines and patrolman confrontations.
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Gordon
Queen City Club
Wasahington Alley
B. Ro Orey
Delaney
Frank Golden
Joe Clark
Hol” Rainier
Jack King
Gelden and Clark
St. James Hotel
Second Avenue South
Wreck Kills Fireman and Injures Engineer in Missouri
A Missouri Pacific passenger wreck in Sedalia killed Fireman Anderson of St. Louis and injured Engineer Rogers of Sedalia. M P Benton, Burlington general agent, leaves on a four week trip to visit leading cities, his first extended vacation since 1900. Meanwhile Peacock company plant burned Friday night, total loss of 15000 with no insurance.
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Sedalia
Missouri Pacific
Wards
Anderson
St. Louis
Rogers
M. P. Benton
Burlington
Mr. Benton
Peacock Company
Renton Fire Company
A Slap at the Czar
An illustrated weekly released today features an image of the imperial family with the empress holding the heir while shadowy figures of the Romanoff family lie in coffins in the background. Publishers say students created the work and disown responsibility. The piece has sparked a sensation.
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ST. Patmoersburg
Romanoff
Detectives Pursue Suspects in Dames Murder Case
Police say the Dames murder case shows the killers fled after looting a cabin and escaping by boat on the sound. Two men are pursued as suspects and may have crossed into British Columbia.
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Bellingham
Dames
British Columbia
Noyes Confesses to Embezzlement in Loomia Arrest
Loomia April 45. George H. Noyes United States land commissioner at Loomia was arrested Saturday on charges of embezzlement. He is said to have confessed to the crime. Noyes formerly managed the county's largest general merchandise institution and served as president of the local bank.
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Loomie
George H. Noyes
United States
Loomia
Noyes
First Indian couple granted Spokane county marriage license
In Post Falls Idaho on April 15 Annie Thomas a Spokane woman and Janac Bonepart a Flathead man secured a marriage license. They brought a witness with dusky face and crow to sign the license and were married by Justice Brooker. The groom paid with a half eagle. This is the first Indian couple to obtain a license in Spokane county.
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Post Falls
Idaho
Annie Thomas
Stewart
Spokane
Janac Bonepart
BR. W. Butler
Bonepart
Post Fall
Butler
Mary Ann Louise
Brooker
Spokane County
Hermit Behrens Vanishes in Idaho Mountains
Gerhart Behrens 74, a Warren district recluse, was last seen two weeks ago after his cats visited Thorp's mining camp seeking food. Snow depth 18 inches suggests he may have perished in the mountains. his body likely awaits spring thaw. Behrens lived alone on a Secesh Meadows placer claim and kept strangers away.
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Coeur D' Alene
Idaho
Gerhart Behrens
Thorp
Behrens
Warren District
Portland
Secesh Meadows
University Junior Day to Be Held May Six
The University plans a full day event for the third year class on May 6 starting at 9 am. Activities include speeches by Congressman Humphrey in the natural amphitheater near the dormitory, a class tree planting at 10:30 am, and aquatic sports on Union Bay of Lake Washington featuring a varsity race.
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Young Ladies
Congressman Humphrey
Union Bay
Lake Washington
Freshman Row Renewed Intra Squad Regatta
The article describes a lightweight program with freshman crews racing varsity four and single scull entries, a 12 30 class feed, and no spectators during the stunt. Afternoon events include outdoor meets and a baseball contest, culminating with a Prom at 8 30 pm in Medians Broadway Hall.
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Coach Knight
Sen
New Hall
Medians Broadway
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