Midnight Lark Ends in Serious Accident Near Spokane Bridge
A speeding car carrying four young women and four middle aged men plunged 30 feet from the Spokane bridge near Holgate Street at 12:25 AM. Several occupants were severely injured, with one reported killed, as rescuers pulled people from the mud and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope Hartford
Seattle
Peplow
15Th
Av. N
O. ER. McCarthy
Capritol Hill Auto Company
McCarthy
Howard
Armstrong
O'Neill
Smith
J. C. Murphy
Meany
Eureka Motor Company
Local Names Fragment Highlight Readable Reads
Fragmentary OCR lists several personal names including James McQuarran George and John McCarthy with surnames partially garbled. The legible items point to a personal release or notice mentioning individuals such as Rene Mar H Hen Williams Yamoda and others in unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fon
James McQauran
George
John
Robert McCarthy
Rene Mar. H
Hen Williama
MH. Yamoda
Burglars Operate Unchecked at Local Hotel and Shops
Modesto Arcinson of the Hotel De France reports $65 missing from his room at 2014 Main. John Rosaman, manager at 1600 Seattle Boulevard, reports theft of plumbing material. The establishment notes three recent entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modesto Arcinson
Hotel de France
John Rosaman
Reventhav
Seattle Houlevard
PARDONS RECOMMENDED BY STATE BOARD IN 47 CASES
The state board of pardons has recommended executive clemency in 47 cases. Of these, 11 involve King county men including KE F Noucke, Harry H Price, John Hrune, John Creviteh, Sidney Dea, and others. The item notes Walla Walla on April 16 as the report location.
San Diego Welcomes Nation’s Sea Fighters Parade Honors Fleet
San Diego hosts a massive patriotic event with thousands of visitors as ships fire up enthusiasm for the fleet. Navy officers lead a grand parade along Coronado and City Park, featuring Admiral Evans and a jeweled key presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
H. L. Clotworthy
San Dingo
Cal
Coronado
Hugh G. Gwyn
Coast Artillery
National Guard of California
Naval Reserves
Park Boulevard
Wing
City Park
Lberty
Thom
Adral Evans
Thomas
$5,000 For A Kiss Damages In Olga Berdamen Suit
In St Paul Minnesota on April 15 a jury awarded Olga Berdamen $4750 plus costs after a tenant Jacob Kits allegedly stole rent and kissed her. The suit centers on damages for emotional distress from the alleged act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
ST. Paul
Mion
Olga Herdamen
Jacob Kits
Fares Fall as Steamship Wars Spread on Sound Routes
A fare war erupts on the Seattle Victoria route with Inland Navigation cutting to 50 cents one way. Canadian Pacific matches the cut and plans to add a British bottom on Victoria Vancouver, signaling possible Seattle Vancouver reductions and a wider price battle, benefiting travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Vancouver
Seattle Vancouver Run
Inland Navigation Company
Rowalle
Seattle-Victoria
Canadian Pacific
Imland Navigation Company
Seattle
Vancouver
Roosevelt to Head National University Plan
A United Press dispatch from Washington reports President Roosevelt will be offered the chancellorship of a proposed national university to be endowed by Andrew Carnegie and backed by Elihu Root. The plan blends co education with German style specialization to create broad culture and focused knowledge. Educators worldwide are being consulted to refine the project with the president to travel abroad a year and return to organize details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Portland
Ore
Roosevelt
Andrew Carnege
Dispatch
Tia
Elihu Root
National University
Washington
America
Europe
Seattle Girl Kidnapped by Former Husband
A Seattle girl and her father vanished after the mother, Mrs Hagiet, says her former husband, separated two years ago by divorce, lured them with false marriage pleas. The man had access to the girl and had been allowed to be with her, sparking bitter disputes.
Explosion Wrecks Royal Coal Mine in Durango
An anonymous warning claimed the Royal Coal and Coke mine would be blown up unless repaired. After Superintendent George Logan ordered an inspection, a late yesterday explosion wrecked the mine and possibly fatally injured three men. No clue exists to the letter’s author or the blast cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durango
Cole
Royal Coal & Coke Company
George €. Logan
Emory Portrait Unveiling Tonight in Superior Court Room 1
A large gathering of bar members attends the unveiling of the portrait of the late Judge George Meade Emory. The ceremony, to be presided by Judge C H Hanford, features speeches by B C Hughes Frederick Bausman W A Peters John E Humphries Judge Frank Nash and Judge Jeremiah Neterer. The portrait titled Mise Ella Bach will be hung in department where Judge Emory served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Meade Emory
Superior Court
C. HU. Hanford
United States District Court
B. C. Hughes
Frederick Bausman
W. A. Peters
John E. Humphries
Frank Nash
Tacoma
Jeremiah Neterer
Whatcom County
Mise Ella Baeh
Emory
Dam Break Triggers Massive Montana Flooding
Hauser lake dam failure near Helena releases a flood that swamps towns along the Missouri river in northern Montana. Bridges and dikes fail as hundreds of families flee toward hills, with Helena region reported 25 feet of water and 400 infants evacuated. Dam cost estimated at 1200 dollars. losses projected around 500000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Helena
Mont
Cascade
Hauser Lake
Great Falla
Missouri River
Montana
Craig
Lewis and
County
Missouri
Chase Was Test Of Human Endurance In Snow
A dramatic pursuit of two fugitives through Snoqualmie Pass tested deputies and bloodhounds to their limits. After a Saturday battle at Camp 5, the posse trudged through deep snow, facing near‑collapse before finally reaching the summit seven and a half miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Stuart Costello
Sheriffs Posse
Nick Pettrich
Yovan
John
Horevich
Kent Bandita
Snoqualmie Pass
Camp 5
Storey
Matthewson & Hampton
Starwich
Sheriff Hill
Hill
Costello
J. T. Alvord
Kent
Wood Fuel Market Announces Large Wood Stock
Merle J. Wightman, president of the Public Fuel Market association, says 1 500 loads of prime fir wood with bark are in stock and priced at 1 25 per load delivered within the city. The yard at the foot of Eagle street will add a wide track to reduce coal costs and lower consumer prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle J. Wightman
Public Fuel Market Association
Potnia
Eagle St
Evans Not to Go to Los Angeles
April 15. Admiral Evans health prevents life meeting the fleet here and attending the automobile parade and banquet. The fleet committee said he would not attempt the trip from Paso Robles, and sent him a telegram of sympathy and wishes for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeles
Cal
United Press
Admiral Evans
Fleet
Seattle Electric appeal over $5500 verdict
Attorneys for Seattle Electric appeal a jury verdict of 5500 awarded to K. L. Beattie and Mary A. Heattlie before Judge Mitchell Gilliam. The company argues damages were excessive and contends additional evidence was available at the first trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Electric Company Today
K. L. Beattie
Mary A. Heattlie
Mitchell Gilliam Sveral
Steeplejack Harry King Paints Flag Pole at Bon Marche
Crowds line the Marche as renowned steeple jack Harry King climbs the Bon Marche flag pole at 2 20 pm to apply a fresh coat of paint. Pedestrians press against sidewalks to watch the dizzying height task, a sight that drew heavy attention as King completed his job with apparent ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peope
Harry King
King
Landmark Buildings Named Among Notable Skyscrapers
The list includes structures such as the Flatiron Building in New York and the McCall Building in San Francisco. The compilation highlights prominent urban landmarks across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flatiron
New York
McCall
San Francisco
Fight with Outlaws on Mindanao Kills Two Constables
Manila April 15. Two constables were killed and three soldiers wounded in a combat with Moro outlaws on Mindanao Island. The clash likely occurred near Lanao between constabulary forces and a battalion commanded by Col. Davis. Pursuit of the outlaws has continued for several days. No outlaw casualties are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Mindanao
Lanao
Constabulary
Davis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tressle
James D Armstrong
Business One
James K
Hoth
Hos
M. J. O'Neil
John Haunt
Armatrons
J. D. Johnson
Neill
O. J. Mortimer
Dre Raymond
Neville
Bila Howard
Goesef
Ighefe
Frances Stevens
Hetel Stetnen
Berea
Gadle Giesson
Dace Department of
Bimaew
Teid
Mr. Peplow
A. Hadeen
Orde New Building
Mad
Theatre
Mis. Howard
Miss Gleason
Moore Theatre
Pureka Motor Company
Horenav
Weat
Hadeen
Providence Hospital
Mins Frances
Pep Jow
Georgetown
Blue Jackets
Mariner
Schroeder
Virginia
Spreckles’ Wharf
Grand Army of the Republic
Diefe
Caewar
Eltowe
Maple
Sound Steamship Companies
Victoria
Carnegie
Oakland
Beatile
Ort
Ory
Annie
Chereabone Magist
LA Foy
Svire
Chase
California
Gillette
Cuyamaca Club
Hotel del Coronado
Star
Posse
Evans
Los Angeles
S. E. Company
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!