Five Cities Destroyed in Mexico Earthquakes
Five Mexican cities Tixtla Chilapa Chilapa Ayut and Omeyepec were wiped out by a series of earthquakes. Reports say many lives were lost and several buildings collapsed with the coast telegraph lines down. Officials could not provide full totals as shocks continued at intervals, signaling widespread devastation.
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Se Telegraph Service
MEX
Cury
Ciites
Tixtla
Chilapa
Chilae
Ayut
Omeyepec
Tea
Hves
Trike 10 Tie Up Railroads Strikes at Coal Mines
The Ferrie and Crow's Nest coal mines strike will seriously affect western railroads. Canadian Pacific has coal on hand for only a few weeks, so freight trains may be cancelled within days unless the strike is settled.
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Vancouver
B. C
Ferrie
Crow's Nest
Canadian Pacific
Yukon Elections Yield Mixed Results Across Districts
Yukon council special elections reported from Dawson show South Dawson: John Grant independent overtakes Frank Lowe with Albert Lobley third. Miller and Glacier districts pending. North Dawson: Dr J O Lachappelle defeats Joseph Andrew Clarke by 49 votes. Klondike: George Black re elected by majority of 50 over John McGrath. Further counts due in three days.
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John McGrath
Doneen
Local District Returns Highlight Tight Races
In the Bousanes district Thos Kearney liberal independent defeats Girchard Gilesepie by a 37 vote plurality. In White Horse district Robt Lowe is elected by acclamation.
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Bousanes
Thos, Kearney
Lberal
Girchard Gilesepie
White Horse
Robt
Lowe
Frisco Marks Anniversary With Charity Fete
San Francisco observers mark the first anniversary of the earthquake and fire with a charity fete. Tonight the Merchants' Association hosts a notable dinner while other events are planned to honor the town and assist recovery.
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San Francesco
Merchants’ Association
Harriman Leaves for Washington Amid Controversy Claims
Harriman departed New York in the afternoon for Washington on private business, stating the trip has no relation to the ongoing dispute with the president.
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New York
Harriman
Washington
Mrs Leonard Pleads With Governor For Son’s pardon
Mrs John Leonard travels thousands of miles and spends a fortune appealing to the governor for a pardon for her son, jailed in Walla Walla for highway robbery, serving a twenty year sentence.
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John Leonard
Walla Walla Penitentiary
The Theaters Amateure Please Benefit and Shows
The article reviews last night’s amateur dramatic and musical performances by the Pean Dramatic and Operatic school, praising their worth. It notes upcoming events at Grand and Seattle venues, including vaudeville benefits, comedies, and operas, with stars and productions like Mr W of the Cabbage Patch, A Stranger in Town, Fra Diavolo, and Gireffe Gireffa, plus Nat Goodwin vehicle from Pantages stock and Thaw case pictures at Star theater.
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Pean Dramatic and Operatic School
The
Lois
Pantages Stock Company
Nat Goodwin
County road plan drew wide public letters
County commissioners receive numerous communications on the proposed new road to the eastern border. The Lake Washington ferry route via Kirkland Redmond Happy Valley and Fall City appears to be the most popular path among residents.
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King County
Lake Washington Ferry
Kirkland
Redmond
Happy Valley
Fall City
Richardson Skates Arrive at A. L. Halls Store
Ten pairs of Richardson Roller Skates with 214 inch aluminum wheels have just arrived at A. L. Halls at 1111 First Ave for sale.
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Richardson
A. L. Halls
Baseball shoes priced at 250 dollars and 3.50 a pair
A. L. Hall advertises baseball shoes with a 250 dollar item and 3.50 per pair price in a brief catalog entry. The note mentions a firstay ose, likely a fragment of a longer ad or sale listing.
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A. L. Hall
Fancy Decorated Tin Comb and Brush Cases Ad
Bread pans and cups and saucers offered in various styles including gray enameled steel oval pans and decorated English semi porcelain cups. Selections available in seven styles.
Bandits Loot Northern Pacific Office in St Paul
Two bandits robbed the Northern Pacific press company office in St Paul stealing about 26,000 dollars. A clerk was lured outside while another was confronted as the safe opened and the shipment to Duluth prepared. Both suspects remain at large. Toby Gunderson, a discharged employee, was later arrested on suspicion of involvement.
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Paul
Northern Pacific Press Co
Duluth
T. Paul Minn
Toby, Gunderson
Northern Pacific Eapres Company
Zimmerman
Judge Goes After Cadillac Case and Other City Notes
Judge J R Goce pursues the Eager case involving Cadillac liquor without a license. No relative of Niele Langland appears at the morgue after a switch train accident. Divorce suit accuses arson in Reno. Roommate missing. police informed. County docks budget approved at Medina. North Seattle protest against Magnolia Way cut. Lorimer closes contracts for C M St P road centers. State university seniors total 166 this year. Beattie dies of meningitis. family not yet notified. Retail Clerks gain 60 new members. total 400. Bids opened for McNeill Island prison wing. 12 bidders. Chin Lem appeals deportation. ball set at 1000. Falk pays bill and freed. Henry Groag reappointed dog catcher. Dr Martin to lecture on evolution. Student nominations at University. Fruit Growers to meet in Tacoma for manager election. Gowen speaks to St Mark's Yo Men. Spinning sale ad ends.
Olympia crew dispute yields back pay and sailing plans
The Olympia mates who quit over overtime demands win redress from Northwestern work company. A $45 suspended amount is set for them as the ship resumes service to carry four corn. Captain Dedrick sails the Kohala with 1,000 feet of lumber after difficulty securing a crew at harbor for the San Nessee voyage. Frank Waterhouse firms order steamers to North China and coal shipment from Nanimo to Unalaska. The St Paul steamer, under Northwestern, is chartered by W A Clark of Nome to haul lumber from Puget Sound to Nome.
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Olympia
Northwestern Newhip Company
Ys Harbor
San Nessee
Dedrick
Fair Ather
Frank Waterhouse & Co
Merie
Inverte
Hyndford
Ascot
Balento
North China
Nerle
Nanasimo
Unalaska
Bt. Paul
Northwestern Steamwhip Co
W. A. Clark
Nome
Militia Guard Man After Alleged Lynching Attempt
Telegraph Service reports in Newton Texas that a white man T. T. Tissue faced a mob after he shot at his wife while she was unconscious and falsely claimed a black man attacked her. A lynch mob had seized a suspect, but the wife revived and named Tissue, leading to militia deployment to protect him.
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Newton
Texas
T. T. Tissue
Tissue
Belippe Telegraph Service
Montgomery
Ala
Shelby County
A. A. Logan
Columbia
Logan
Bienthle
Seattle Lighting Co Begins Mains Removal for Regrade
The Seattle Lighting Co is removing its large intact mains from Fourth Avenue and Ester Way above Third Avenue as preparation for the major regrade. Connections have been made with the new main laid in Third Avenue under the new grade.
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Seattle Lighting Co
Fourth Av
Ester Way
Third Av
Miner Arrested After Throwing Money to Birds
John Conway, an Alaska miner, was taken to police quarters by a patrolman after tossing money in the street at end and Madison last night, believing he was feeding birds. Conway, once connected with a Steilacoom figure, reportedly dropped eight dollars before arrest.
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John Conway
Alaska
Trolman Carr
Madison
Steilacoom
Women to Stay Female Barbers Win License Case
Judge Snell declares license law unconstitutional in Mrs. Walker Tacoba case. She notes customers prefer female barbers for a gentler touch. Opposition from male barbers cited. Also announces dedication of the University Methodist Episcopal church at Brooklyn Avenue and East Fortieth Street on April 28 with Rev. William H. Leech to pastor.
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Snell
Walker
Tacoba
Board of Examiners
Seome
University Methodist Episcopal Church
Brooklyn Ay
East Fortieth #t
William H. Leech
Meat inspection ordinance to take effect next week
The new meat inspection ordinance will likely go into force early next week. A temporary inspector named John Roll will replace the former inspector who is in Europe. Under the law every animal killed for the market must pass city officers inspection.
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John Roll
Europe
Call Car Shortage An Act of God in Demurrage Case
A test demurrage case is to be brought by the owners of the French bark Bidart for 9000 dollars against Balfour Guthrie & Co. They claim loading delays of grain at Tacoma caused the loss, while the defendants seek exoneration under the charter clause An act of God citing railroad shortages as the delay cause.
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Bidart
Balfour, Guthrie & Co
Tacoma
Metal Trades Association Refuses Meeting With Machinists
The Metal Trades association declined to meet with the Machinists union executive committee, leading to disappointment among striking workers. Most of the initial eight strikers left the jobs, with few returning, as many found employment elsewhere despite some concessions.
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The
Metal Trades Association
Mayor cites changes to tunnel digging plan
Mayor Moore announced a revised plan for excavating the Union Pacific tunnel beneath the Municipal building. Engineers advised against removing dirt via a shaft due to flood risk from hillside springs, prompting the adjustment.
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Moore
Union Pacific
Theft of a rap at Wayne hotel stirs sympathy
A rap was stolen from the Wayne hotel at Sixth avenue and Charles street Monday night. Some boarders freely expressed their sympathy for the thief.
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Wayne Hotel
Sixth Av
Charles Et
Case Against Lom bardo and Wife Delayed to May 6
The case accusing EF 8 Lom bardo and his wife of illegally selling liquor was continued yesterday to May 6 for further proceedings.
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Lombardo
Waist Prices Hold Steady Amid Early Purchases
Despite rising raw materials and labor scarcity, the store keeps waist prices unchanged due to early season buying in ample quantities. A trade journal notes the newest creations remain, with perfection in high detail and a calm across the waist industry.
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Star
Yukon
Frisco
Scripps Telegraph Service
Washington City
Grand
the Free Lance
Grand Opera House
Cabbage Patch
Seattle
Murray & Mack
Iriah
Fra Diavolo
Lyrie Theater
Lecocq
Evelyn
White
Star Theater
Soemarche
Roosevelt
Haviland
Haviland China
Cosgrove
J. R. Goce
Eager
Cadillac
Rage
Niele Langland
Relie Church
D. G. Church
Reno
Nev
Ursance
Wassana Te Amttee
Cael
Pred Halvorsen
Robert Gunee
Medina
Lake Washington
Leeds Park
North Seattle
State University
James Beattie
Charlee Beattie
James A. Moore
Retail Clerks’ Association
Labor Temple
United States
C. B. Hopking
Federal
McNeill's Island
Chin Lem
Keifer
United State’s
Clarence Falk
Umatilla
Port Townsend
Perkine
Henry Groag
Beattie
Dr. Martin
Alfred . Martin
First Free Church
Wave
Board of Control
Federation of Washington Fruit Growers
Gowen
H. H. Gowen
Trinity Episcopal Church
Yo Men's Club
St. Mark's
Case
Frederick & Nelson
Tae
Ry Rose
Bargar
Lillagar & Barkman Exclusive Hatters
Second Avenue
B. Gerber
California
Hunter
Baltimore
Muncatel
Ressling
Katlon
Keystone Liquor CO
First Ave
Corner Seneca
Main
Ind
Second Ave
Madison St
Spring St
Pacific & Puget Sound Bottling Company
Pike ST
Woodhouse
Fiat
Furniture Compan
Woonnoute
RM Nee Gooa
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