Tragic Porto Rico migrants starved on train to port
Two Porto Ricans died of pernicious anaemia after being stowed in a Southern Pacific train car en route to Port Los Angeles and shipped aboard the Zealandia toward the Hawaiian islands. Coroner confirms starvation as cause. railroad and slave traders face inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeles
Col
Robt
L. Garrett & Co
Porto
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
Port Los Angeles
Hawaiian Islands
Zealandia
Port Los Anand
United To
New Orleans
Los
le Angeles
Ted
Manuel Ruts
Comee Caballero
Manuel Rula
Holland
Gray Co. Lands Major Government Contract
The contract for the largest ship outfitting project of the season goes to L.A. Gray Steamship Agency by the department. The order includes teams of mules, 15 head of cattle, a large lumber and merchandise cargo to depart April 23 on the steam Bite Thomson. A civilian crew will operate the new trail with horses turned over to Abercrombie in charge. Eitha Thompson is expected Friday carrying $88 tons of copper ore from the vein near Virgin Bay and a Tokoma mine project advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.A. Gray Steamship Agency
Thomson
Abercrombie
Eitha Thompson
Abs
Retail Grocers Association Seeks to Expel Member
Benjamin Mey G sues the Retail Grocers Association, claiming he does not belong to the group and refuses to join. He alleges the association plans to ruin him by placing notices with wholesalers not to supply him or to charge 15 percent more than the going price, using the association to enforce the boycott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Mey G
Hi Avenue South
H Tien
Chamber of Commerce Responds to Inquiries on Factory Prospects
The chamber addresses numerous questions from men about factory prospects. Correspondents seek elaboration and confirmation, with interest in investing. Officials state responses are provided promptly, and observed results emerge over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Imany City
Marine News Seamer Pilgrim Through Pacific to West
A seamer named Pilgrim is reported to have moved yesterday toward the Pacific coast. The schooners are now bound for California and Oregon as part of a coastal transfer. Further details on the voyage and destination are forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Oregon
T. C. Wheney
Liner Relates Rough Passage From Yokohama
The Yusen Kaisha liner Tora, under Capt. J. Parsons, arrived from Yokohama after a voyage of 16 days. An American and Japanese crew member were on board with others noted in the hold amid rough weather. The ship reached Victoria Fargo with merchandise and passengers aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B-Yusen Kaisha
J. GO. Parsons
Yokohama
Yoko- 12
Victoria Fargo
Pasme
Quick Sentencing for Louis Claris on Grand Larceny
Louis Claris on pleaded guilty to grand larceny and was sentenced by Judge Griffin to four years in the state penitentiary. Detective Barber traced the suspect from a tip by an icon keeper and the thief was jailed the same night. He will be sent to Walla Walla immediately as the criminal calendar stays ready for new cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Clarison
Griffin
State Penitentiary
Clarison
Peter Johnson
Barber
Walla Walla
Steamship Charlies Nelson Arrives With No News
The steamer Charlies Nelson under Captain Schage arrived from Skagway at noon yesterday. It left Skagway April 1 a few hours after the Humboldt and carried only one passenger, L. E. Buel of Morgan, Trenholm Co., city, who had been north on business for his firm. No freight was brought down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Nelson
Schage
Skagway
Way Re
Agway
Humboldt
L. E. Buel
Morgan, Trenholm Co
Reporters' Notes on Dying Man and Court Conviction
M. Chabot, 45, died yesterday at Providence hospital. The body was removed to Bonney & Stewart's. J. W. Swenze was convicted of assault and battery upon J. Crawford in Judge George's court yesterday. He was fined $10 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. ©. Chabot
Providence Hospital
Bonney & Stewart's
J. W. Swenze
J. Crawford
Judge George's Court
Costa
Publicity Bureau Grants Favor to State Publications
At a Pan American commission meeting a resolution backed by Commissioner O. M. Moore directs the state publicity bureau to exclude all printed matter carrying individual advertising from distribution. Newspapers and legitimate publications within the state gain a monopoly on state distribution. Chambers of commerce and similar bodies may disseminate state information in published form. Disparaging local comparisons to other states will be censured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Moore
Bureau of Publicity
Buffalo
Chambers of Commerce
Launch Owners Meet for Mutual Protection Club
Lake Washington launch owners met Tuesday night in the prosecuting attorney's office and formed a club to enforce a federal law. They complain refuse from a nearby villa blocks passage between Lake Sammamish and Lake Washington. The law carries a $600 fine and possible imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Washington
Lake Sammarmineh
Club Plans Yacht Like Structure With Officers
A club proposes a commodore fleet captain and other officers akin to yacht clubs. It will oversee functions and plan summer amusements. Roll call includes T. J. Humes Vince H. Faben B. Kretelsheimer Corwin S. Shank Will H. Thompson James M. Howe N. W. Bolater J. A. Chadwick C. F. Adams O. Larned D. Keeler T. M. Daulton C. W. Chandler and C. W. Kline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Humes
Vince H. Faben
Kretelsheimer
Corwin
Shank
Will H. Thompson
Jas. Fh. Howe
N. W. Bolater
English Dominates Global Commerce Langauge Usage
English remains the most used language among nations, spoken by about one quarter of the world’s population and dominating international business and postal correspondence. Russian ranks second, German third, with significant English usage in South America and the East Indies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
South America
East Indies
Plague Fears Rise on Hong Kong Steamer
Reports from the steamer Derte arriving in San Francisco indicate increasing bubonic plague concerns in Hong Kong. Officials fear this outbreak may become the worst epidemic in years as the disease spreads aboard and ashore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Oriental
Hongkong
Funeral Services and Interments for Five Local Residents
Funeral services were held for Charlotte Richardson at 9:30 AM from BE. & Osborne residence and the body will be shipped to Cleveland for interment. Melvin R. Baldwin’s service occurred at 4 PM at Bonney & Stewart’s parlors with interment in Duluth Minnesota. Antone D Nteon’s funeral was at 2 PM from the Russian church with Lakeview Cemetery burial. Jennie Hampton’s service was at 8 AM from the Church of the Sacred Heart with Calvary Cemetery for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Richardson
Osborne
Thirty-eighth Avenue
Madison Street
Cleveland
Melvin R. Baldwin
Bonney & Stewart
Duluth
Minn
Antone D Nteon
Lakeview Cemetery
Jennie Hampton
Church of the Sacred Heart
Calvary Cemetery
Parrot Attempts Suicide in Despair Over Mate
A Brasilian parrot owned by Frank E. Brockerman in New York on April 14 tried to kill itself. The bird forced its head and neck over a hook at the cage top, the hook pierced under the jugular, and rescuers attended the wound. The parrot now appears to fret itself toward death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank E. Brockerman
Elevators debated for Pastern High School building
Chamber of commerce discusses whether Pastern High School should install elevators. Architect says impractical due to cost and crowding. some propose selective access and more stairs for boys. Board members cautious on safety and expense. building to accommodate 1,400 pupils with emphasis on modern heating and ventilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Keff. Blaine
H. FR. Cline
Beattie
BE. F. Maine
Board of Education
J. W. Cline
Mesers
Hinine
Boone
H. R. Cline
Star
Second Avenue
Firet Avenue
Cherry Street
Fivery Feaefhie
Pacific Coast
Young Fike Franklin kills horse after stable accident
In Atlantic City, at the village main, Franklin of Folsom weighing 129 pounds was kicked in the wrist by a horse. In a rage he struck the horse on the head with his left fist, killing the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fike Franklin
Folsom
Atlantic City
Franklin
Man Attempted Suicide In Front Of onlookers
A well dressed man, about 35, visited homes near Twenty Fifth and Oak in Kansas City Missouri on April 14 to borrow a revolver or knife. After failing, he hanged himself from a tree with rope. A nearby crowd, mostly women, screamed as Dean intervened, cut the rope, and the man died during revival efforts. No identity found on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Oak
Dean
Dragon protest blocks Asian display at Rose Carnival parade
In San Jose on April 14 officials protested the inclusion of Chinese Japanese and Mongolian elements in the Rose Carnival parade. The Confederated Trades Council urged exclusion to avoid undermining labor aims and anti contract labor arguments. Director Greeninger assured the dragon would not appear and union wishes would be respected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Cal
Rose Carnival Executive Committee
Confederated Trades Council
McKinsey
Arade
Par East
Greeninger
Boy Hanged in Pittsburgh Home
Herman Weasel 15 is found hanging from a roller towel at his Mt. Troy residence. His sister initially thought it was a game and struck him, later discovering the child unresponsive with bleeding from nose and ears. Doctors say recovery is unlikely. authorities suggest a self-hanging accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Herman Weasel
Mt. Troy
Allegheny
Swims River Saves Train At Mevyfersdale
Mevyfersdale Pa April 18 John Cooper railroad line man between Cumberland and Biockwood swam an icy river to save a train. He found a break in the wires near Elersile and crossed White Creek to repair the break and warn the fast mail after reestablishing communication preventing a deadly accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mevyfersdale
John Cooper
Cumberland
Biockwood
Cooper
Elersile
White Creek Bay
They Fired Him for a Double-Header Article Mixup
A humorous exchange reports the star demanded a double-headed piece. the reporter returned with a barrel claiming it was the only one available. The joke hinges on the misfit between demand for a double feature and a literal barrel prop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Liberty Judge Takes Wager With Civil War Veteran
In Liberty Missouri on New Year’s Day 1991 Judge J W Knowlton bet Tolman Young that he would outlive him. They planned a wreath for the coffin if the longer life won. Young, confined by dipay, died last week while Knowlton was struck by paralysis and is dying.
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Liberty
J. W. Knowlton
Ofice
Tolman Young
Dropay
Young
Knowlton Wan Etrickem
Roosevelt's Negro Guest and the Albany Hotel Scene
The baritone Mr. Burleigh faced refusals at Albany hotels after a New York City performance. Governor Roosevelt intervened, escorting him to the governor’s mansion and ensuring Burleigh slept in the best room. He arranged for Albany newspapers to report Burleigh had been a guest at the executive mansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George's Church
New York City
Burleigh
Albany
Gov. Roosevelt
Darleigh
Mr. Burleigh
Executive Mansion
Eight-year-old Milo Mughes Saves Freight Train in Frankfort
In Frankfort Indiana Milo Mughes eight spots a bridge on fire near a creek and flags a Monon freight train as it nears. Trainmen lift him in gratitude after he warns the locomotive of danger. The item also notes Saturday banking hours for a local bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Ind
Milo Mughes
Monon
New York Shipment Attracts M. D. Pease-Johnson Co
A fresh pattern date arrives via direct shipment from New York to M. D. Pease-Johnson Co at 1107 Second Avenue. The firm promotes up-to-date styles and low prices under its new estore motto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
M. D. Pease-Johnson Co
Second Avenue
City
Markets Quiet on Western Avenue Amid Slow Business
Business on Western avenue was featureless today and not brisk, adding to a slow week. Alaska orders were quiet as commission men, noting the trails are broken and travel into the interior is suspended for two or three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Avenue
Alaska
Commission
Shannon's Grocery Promises Free Sugar with $3 Order
The notice proclaims Shannon's offers free granulated sugar with every three dollar grocery order excluding flour and sugar, highlighting 20th century methods and inviting customers to acquaint themselves with the store and its new approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon
Shannon's
Jobbing Quotations For Fresh Produce
A list of produce prices with units and varying values includes lemons at 1.76 to 2.75 per box, limes 6.50 per case, apples from 90c to 1.25, bananas 2.00 to 2.765, olives 50 cents per gallon, and vegetables such as potatoes 15.00 to 17.00 per ton, beets 4 per case, lettuce 1.50 per case, cauliflower 1.25, celery 0. Mec per dow, and various peppers, kraut, and imported tomatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Mother Sues Son Over Board Bill in St Louis Court
In St Louis on April 18 Judge Bilas Cook presided over Mrs. Mary Blakeley versus Patrick Keefe also known as Patrick Mulley in a board and doctors bill dispute totaling 200 dollars. The jury failed to agree after a day of argument and the case may be retried, with the mother claiming her son owed her repayment for board and medical care incurred after his majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Manet Mt. Lawia
Bilas Cook
Mary Hlakeley
Patrick ‘ Keefe
Patrick Mulley
Argu
Mente
Old Man and Wicked Knife In Centerville Feud Fallout
In Oakland on April 14 a man aged nearly 310,Laverie, confronted three youths who planned to chastise him over an insult to their mother. In a back room a knife duel erupted, Laverie slashed at Jose Nunes and then dodged a table and blows, escaping as others intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Cal
Centerville
Correia-Coularte
Lavertie
Laverie
Jose Nunes
Howe
Hose
Laverne
Anton
Laverte
Test of all refrigeration in the Herrick
Billeon confronts Jimaon over a $10 debt while confusion grows about borrowing. The dialogue hints at a test or evaluation as the scene closes with a note about refrigeration systems at ZC Miles and Piper Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billeon
Jimaon
Herrick
Miles & Piper Co
Bargains on Lemons for Sale at Market Stand
Fragmentary market note lists lemon bargains with prices per dozen and per pound. Mentions fresh plant stock and best varieties, but full details are unreadable. Entities: market, lemons, dozen, pound.
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Atic
LH. Gray CO
Q. M
Copper River Country
FE. Peabody
Imperial Service
Nagoya
Kobe
Peabody
Imperial University
Mr. Peabody
Japan
Retail Grocers’ Association
Marine News
Seamer Pilgrim
Weday
Nelson
Washington
Iowa
Klein
Freeh Ranch
The
Wisconsin
Noquefort
Limburger
Brick
Bwiee
Lidpide
Kage
Strictly Fresh Ranch
Kantern
Lée
Geeme
Geewe
Puget Sound
Ashington
Kutter
Clare
Star Paint Co
Pike Street
Roosevelt
Christopher
Sannons
Second Ave
Nugar Free
Priday
Dousally
Houlhwick Co
First Avenue
Cameric
Nainkook
Oram Bodo
Jis St
Holmes
G. L Holmes Furniture
W. B. Hutchinson
COR
Union and
Boston Clothing House
Gma
United States
Oll
Puget Sound Petroleum
Tenino
Wash
C. Christopher
Puget Sound Petroleum Company
Mutual Life Bldg
Seattle, Wash
Ole
Pjotel Butler
Seattle
East India
Pike
Third Ave
Columbia St
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