Wreck Hits Farman Aeroplane Plant in Cyclone
A cyclone destroyed Farman's aeroplane plant and sheds at a facility valued around 75 000 dollars. Losses overall reach about 200 000 dollars with multiple deaths and injuries reported in the wreckage and adjoinings. Local authorities also report a man named Carl Wagner detained for concealed weapons as they pursue Charles J. Weiler, wanted in Tacoma for the murder of his divorced wife's mother Schulz.
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Marne
Farman
My United Brew
San Francisco
Carl Wagner
Ocean Beach
Charles J. Weiler
Tacoma
Schulz
Wagner
Woerler
One Woman Fights City Guarding Unfortunates in Spokane
A historic ethnic and civic struggle unfolds as Mrs Philip P Stalford leads a reform push against Chief Sullivan and city council members in Spokane. She advocates appointing women prison matrons and police matrons to protect unfortunates, challenging a machine clique and risking public roast at municipal hall. The episode mobilizes the Woman's Club and union groups in a push for civic reform.
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Spokane
Woman's Club
Sullivan
Stalford
Salford
Taft address amid suffrage cheers and hisses
President Taft spoke to National Woman Suffrage Association delegates in Washington on April 15. He admitted not fully sharing the suffrage aim and warned against women’s votes being steered by a less desirable class. The hall erupted in hisses. he urged restraint and was later applauded.
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United Prove
Washington
National Woman Suffrage Association
Taft
Town Council Approves Substation Plan
The council recommends a bill to establish a police substation in the city. Chief Wappen and the department plan added patrolmen and one captain to staff the new facility. Groundwork begins with funds set aside for construction and operations.
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Wappen
Hart Protest Hearing Delayed On Hanford Street Contract
Hart appeared before Public Works today with Andrew Peterson and others. A May 1 completion deadline is under discussion as the S87ee regrade project on Hanford Street moves forward. Walters presented the cane and report, awaiting official action.
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Hart
Andrew Peterson
Hanford St
Walters
Committee approves ordinance appointing Georgetown city health official
A Morning committee agreed to a proposal naming an interim health commissioner in Georgetown. The action sets the framework for the city health leadership and outlines the appointment process.
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Georgetown
Mph
Cabinet Rumor Roundup Ends With Denials in Washington
In Washington on April 16 rumors spread about potential resignations from Taft's cabinet. Secretary Meyer and Attorney General Wickersham faced speculation, while Knox MacVeagh Wilson and others denied plans to leave. Authorities urged calm as rumors swirled around official positions.
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Fy United
Washington
Taft
Meyer
Wickersham
Koealpers
Chicago
Knox
Macveagh
Wilson
Herve
Roosevelt to Take Stamp in Gubernatorial Campaign
Theodore Roosevelt will campaign for the Republican candidate for governor next fall. He plans at least four speeches to rally support and prevent a Democratic victory according to a Times report. In Denver, a newborn twins were born to Mrs Kromerett who is accused of killing her husband in the county jail.
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Philip P Pretty
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Times
Denver, Cole
Denver County
Roosevelt visits Vienna after long station greeting
Former President Theodore Roosevelt and Kermit Roosevelt arrive in Vienna to a grand reception as crowds line the streets. Officials rush to secure accommodations at the Hotel Krante while rumors of a presidential bid are denied as false by Roosevelt. He meets Emperor Franz Joseph and later pays respects at royal tombs, placing wreaths for Empress Elizabeth and Crown Prince Rudolph.
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Roosevelt
Paris Herald
United Press
Pincchot
Parla
Mnechot
Benator Root
Ee Roosevelt
Amvera
Amaeador Kerens
Baron Hanermuller
Franz Joseph
Elizabeth
Rudolph
Lord Kitchener Interrogated On Views Of Women
In Chicago, Lord Kitchener, head of the British army, is questioned by a Woman reporter about his views on women. He deflects, saying one must live up to one's reputation and refuses to generalize about women. The interview yields unsatisfactory replies on praise for American women.
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My United Pree
Chicago
Lord Kitchener
Chioa
Kitchener
Georgetown furniture heist puzzles city officials
Four hundred fourteen dollars worth of Georgetown property is missing. Last July the city purchased furniture including tables desks chairs stool stands and office items valued at over one thousand dollars. Superintendent Grant checked city buildings and cannot determine who took the items or what consequences will follow.
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Georgetown
Grant
Seattle
City Hall
Man Found in Room. Thief Takes Money, Watch
Mrs. P. B. Mitchell of 18184 Borenay woke at 4 am to discover a man in her room. He claimed he entered the wrong room and left. Her son in the adjoining room found his trousers missing with $3.50 and a gold watch. The trousers were later found on a telegraph pole. $2.40 remained missing, the watch still in a pocket.
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P. B. Mitchell
Borenay
Mrs Day Appears in Justice Court
Mrs Day, superintendent of the Pacific hospital, appeared in justice court in connection with a complaint filed with the prosecuting attorney. The proceedings concerned alleged issues linked to hospital administration and related matters.
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Mra. Eiizabeth Day
The
Pacific Hospital
Yos
Week-Old Assault Suspect Released in Court
An elderly woman, Harriet A. Stockey, appeared in Justice Brown's court after a cruel beating incident. She was released on her own recognizance, with trial date to be set later.
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Terday
Harriet A. Stockey
Justice Brown
Classified ads boost business in The Star listings
The Star notes rising classified columns due to increased ad business. It urges readers to use STAR want ads noting the rate of 1 cent per word with a 10 word minimum and careful attention to telephone ads. It provides contact numbers Ind. 441 and Matn 9400.
City Comptroller Names Neff as City Light and Water Clerk
City Comptroller Bothwell named Harry L. Neff checking clerk in the city light and water departments today Neff arrives from the county assessor's office at city hall downtown.
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Bothwell
Harry L. Neff
City Light and Water Departments
Neff
Seattle’s criminal court calendar under Judge Ronald improves efficiency
The article notes Seattle King County Superior Court's criminal calendar, once congested, shows progress under Judge Ronald. Four trials occurred this month with efforts to prevent past delays, as judges curb continuances and focus on timely hearings and written rulings.
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Superior Court
Ronald
Criminal Court
King County
Census in Seattle Opens With Harsh Pace and Big Task
A dispatch describes the start of the 12th decennial census in Seattle, as 300,000 residents are to be counted in a month. Supervisor Hill leads a large team, enumerators face long hours, and a reporter observes the early rounds including a first house stoppage and the ceremonial authority document carried by an enumerator.
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Seattle
Supervisor Hill
Hill
United States
Beattle Friends Arrive as Seattle Births and Local Tales Run
Reports from across towns note J Morgen arrival, Seattle births totaling six boys and five girls, Meeker’s prairie journey, and local misfortunes. Marriages and divorces rise in Seattle. a bank robbery at Argenta nets $150 while guards miss the safe. Washington and Montana events include trains, theater losses, and a tornado near Parsons.
Earthquakes Grow Worse Across Costa Rica
A San Jose dispatch reports increasingly violent earthquake shocks with heavy loss of life, especially in towns north and west of San Jose. Mountain communities are said to have suffered enclosures of homes, and overall property damage is expected to be enormous as relief expeditions prepare to move into affected regions.
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Colon
Panama
San Jose
Costa Rica
Republic
Fighting resumes between Estrada and Madriz factions in Nicaragua
Firing resumes after a short truce as government forces Estrada and Madriz clash on the La Magua Acoyapa road. Reports say heavy losses on both sides with Madriz retreating toward Acoyapa and Estrada’s forces bolstered by American recruits.
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Bluefields
Colon
Ketrada
Madris
Nicaragua
la Magua
Acoyapa
Madriz
Bstrada
Managua
Estrada
Capitol
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