Steamer Athlon Mishap Reported In Puget Sound
Front page notices recount a deliberate emery discharge into the off cannon engine room of the steamer Athion, causing engine trouble and a drift toward Bremerton. The vessel, en route Seattle to Bremerton, was disabled but repaired and towed back to port with several officers aboard. A reward is offered for information leading to the culprit, alleged by owner Mr Dudley to be an enemy agitator. The ship lay up for overhaul and will resume service after inspection of all parts.
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Bremerton
Seattle
Rean
U. S
Pilgrim
Pawtuckett
B. Kennedy
Sinn
Emory
Dudley
Io Companies
Ihion Te
Cigarettes Cause Deadly Paralysis in Champtom Case
April Reed, a UW student aged about 21, was rushed to county hospital after prolonged smoking. She is paralyzed from the neck down, eyes glassy, unable to speak, fed by artificial means. A drug test allegedly paralyzes affected nerves, experts plan counter measures to revive her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champton
Reed
Oe County Hospital
Dye
Death at Moon Cemetery in New Grave Incident
An elderly man about 65 died yesterday at Moon Cemetery due to illness. He lived near the area and had been employed as a caretaker. The body was taken to & Sons' morgue for disposition.
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Moon
G. N
Ace
Exton
Sons
Weary Of Life Woman Dies By Own Hand
April 22. Mrs. Haynes aged 646 ended her life by slashing her throat with a razor in her home. Neighbors heard the report and found her. She was taken to John's Hospital where she died.
Rat leads to Arizona mine discovery name Rat Hole mine
A man traced a rat's movement to a rich Arizona mine named Rat Hole mine. He spent months near Mammoth by the San Pedro River collecting Southwest minerals and hunting. Isolated in the Santa Caterina range, he had few neighbors and relied on small articles for sustenance.
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N. R
Arizona
Mammoth
San Pedro River
Pedro
Santa Catar Mountains
Trading Rat Steals Quartz From Mr Ingoldaby Camp
In a curious case Mr Ingoldaby observed a large rodent of the trading rat species taking items from his camp leaving traces of stone and wood. A missing Antiver produced a piece of free gold quartz, prompting him to track the animal to its home near a ledge from which the quartz was taken. His thorough examination confirmed valuable discoveries at the site.
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Ingoldaby
Mr. Ingoldeby
Irish-Americans Should Not Back Constitutional Irish Freedom
John Daly, mayor of Limerick, told a meeting that his Chicago trip showed Irish-Americans would contribute nothing to the fund for the party seeking freedom through parliamentary agitation. He said it would be unwise to rely on constitutional agitation while Finland’s power trembled in the balance.
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Tameprice
John Daly
Limerick
Chicago
Body found in Trinity River identified as Stoughton man
The body of Andrew C. Asherjorden of Stoughton Wisconsin was found drifting in the Trinity river by five boys on the river bank. He had been in the water several days and coroner F M Edwards held an inquest without determining the death's manner. No signs of violence were observed on the body.
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Dallas
Tex
Andrew C. Asherjorden
Stoughton
Wis
Trinity River
F. M. Edwards
Fines for Deaths Aboard Emigrant Ships Spark Debate
A vessel owner defends a law imposing a $10 fine for each death from natural causes on emigrant ships over eight years old. He argues the rule curbed overcrowding, noting immigration volumes and the steamship as a cheap transport, while officials worry over enforcement and impact.
The Court Collapsed
A district court session under Judge Carter drew crowds for his witty remarks and lively courtroom banter. During a trial, Merrick began with I have an idea but Davidge rose to seek a writ of habeas corpus to release the defendant.
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Judge Carter
Davidee
Merrick
Davidge
Injury in the Woods At Granite Patis Sudden Togger Hurt
John Phelich, a togger, suffered a severe accident in the woods near Granite Patis when a jog roll rolled over him. He was taken to the city and admitted to Providence hospital by ambulance for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Phelich
Granite Patis
Providence Hospital
Frisco Plague Clash Highlighted by Federal Officials
A San Francisco session of the State Medical Association adopted strong resolutions condemning delays in public health reporting and urging united state, local, and federal action to eradicate bubonic plague. The report defends Dr. J J Kinyoun against prior criticism and notes the eight observed fatalities amid ongoing quarantine debates in Honolulu and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
Washington
J. J. Kinyoun
Dr. Kinyoun
Honolulu
Board of Health
Vart
Death Ends Rivalry Among Alma Gang Members
In Alma a mining camp seven miles north of Silver City New Mexico April Red Weaver a known order character and member of the Black Jack gang was shot dead. He and Ted Helliman had exchanged threats over remarks about a young woman's character. They faced each other and fired simultaneously. Weaver died from a bullet to the head. Helliman was exonerated.
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Silver City
April Red Weaver
Horder
Black Jack
Alma
Weaver
Ted Helliman
Molliman
Colonel misreads memo as traffic manager joke in South Africa
A British pioneer regiment finds an empty house to use as HQ near Bloemfontein. A telegram from General Traffic Manager is humorously misinterpreted by the colonel, leading to a board inquiry before he learns the abbreviation meant Get The House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Bloemfontein
Hieemfontein
Why Girls Cannot Throw
A school note discusses gender bias in sports as a boy taunts a girl about throwing ability. It suggests girls may struggle with throwing while boys commonly succeed, and the narrator reflects on whether girls really cannot throw as claimed.
His Own Inquest Reveals a Tragic Train Encounter
A workingman recounts a shocking railway incident in which a larger man collapsed after an accidental shove in a tram car. The survivor explains the other man’s disappearance after learning the coroner was involved, leaving him despondent over the missed life.
Kitsap County Business Review Publication Promotes Settlement
A four page supplement to Port Orchard Independent highlights Kitsap County advantages and resources. Attorney Honor L Wilhelm compiles and authors the piece in an accessible style. The front cover features a battleship image, aiming to attract home seekers to settle in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Orchard
Kitep County
Honor L. Wilhelm
Thie City
Kitsap County
Boys Baseball League Formed By Dick Murdock
A boys baseball league is being formed by Dick Murdock of Everett. It will include Seattle Tacoma Spokane and Everett. The league admits no members over 14 years old and already the team is practicing. The plan has been tried successfully in the East and in California.
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Dick” Murdock
Everett
Seattle
Tacoma
Bpokane
Onty
California
Unclear Local Item About Fisheries and Prices
Fragmentary report notes blue men and disparagement over Mah season. Mentions fish running daily since opening and references Window Shades at low prices. Contains garbled phrases and commercial names without clear event or attribution.
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Abtoria
Dr. April
Princess Victoria Defies Gatekeeper In Windsor Park
A London dispatch reports Princess Victoria daughter of King Edward- while cycling in Windsor Park Long Walk a royal gatekeeper who failed to recognize her blocked her path She fell from her bicycle after the collision but was unhurt and remounted to continue her ride despite the gatekeeper's apology
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New York
London
Victoria
Edward
Windsor Park
Murder Charge After Quarrel Ends in Death
In Oranite on April 21 a man named New shot his brother in law John Doyle to death. Doyle had revolvers but did not use his weapon. He sought refuge in a neighbor’s house, but New pursued and fired three times. New is under arrest.
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New
John Doyle
Hoth
Doyle
Bargaining in Smyrna and Weypt Endures Overprice Trade
In Smyrna and Weypt a bargaining scene unfolds as a seller pushes for four pounds while the buyer offers two dollars. Amid cross language barbs the two parties haggle for a quarter of an hour, drink coffee, and conclude a purchase.
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Smyrna
Turkey
America
France
Amerton
Bix Dellare
Athlon Steamer Trips Begin From Columbia Street Dock
The Athlon steamer debuts with four daily voyages starting at 6 20 and 1 96 from the Columbia street dock. The note adds keep in mind Cline's plane house.
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Athlon
Columbia Street
Cline
Factory Repair Service for Old Machines
We offer rebuilding and repair of old machinery by E. C. Niles located at 100 Cherry Street. Call Main 291 for consultation and service appointments.
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E. C. Niles
Cherry. Tel. Main
Anatomy of a Throwing Difference Between Boy and Girl
A historical note explains that boys and girls have different throwing mechanics. It argues a girl’s longer collar bone sets lower, restricting arm motion and accuracy compared with boys who rotate from shoulder to wrist.
Window washer dies after 85 foot fall in Chicago
Hanson, a window washer for the Security building at Fifth Avenue and Madison Street, fell 85 feet to the stone pavement from a sixth story window. He was found bleeding and severely injured, taken to the county hospital where he died from multiple fractures.
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Chicago
Hanson
Fifth Avenue
Madison Street
Disappearance of Knolsa Drug Co organizer in Chicago
En F Littlefield, organizer manager and treasurer of Knolsa Drug Co, vanished after a receiver was appointed last week. The United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co on his $10,000 bond enlisted police aid, but no trace has been found. Officials confirm irregularities in Littlefield's accounts.
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Chicago
En F. Littlefield
Knolsa Drug Co
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co
Littlefield
Guaranty Company
Mortality notices and funeral services inside city
Louis Roy died at his residence on Jefferson street with the body taken to Butterworths. Rockie Willey funeral held at 11 am from the Church of the Immaculate Conception. August Langham funeral at Germania hall under Sons of Herman. interment Lake View cemetery. Eva L Mee funeral from Butterworths chapel. interment Mount Pleasant cemetery. Andrew Larsen funeral from Swedish M church. interment Sac Paneet cemetery. Typewriter supplies ordered from Niles at 100 Cherry street.
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Louis Roy
Jefferson Street
Butterworths
Rockie Willey
Church of the Immaculate Conception
August Langham
Germania Hall
Sons of Herman
Lake View Cemetery
Eva L. Mee
Butterworths’ Chapel
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Goldsboroughs Trial Delayed for Overhaul
The torpedo boat destroyer Goldsborough underwent extensive repairs at the White Pearl dock after a planned trial was postponed. Officials said a thorough overhaul would be completed late this week before another test is attempted.
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Goldeborough
Weather Stops Oil Field Visit Invitation
Due to bad weather Loule Levy postponed a planned visit to Jane Heart Boyd Meatlie to witness oil extraction. Levy had invited friends and newspaper representatives, but the trip was abandoned until a more favorable day.
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Loule Levy
Tettell
Jane Heart Boyd Meatlie
Mr. Levy
Daily
Fielda
Bicycle repairs offered at Lake Washington flyer location
Spinning shop advertises bicycle repairs at Lake Washington flyer on Str. Cy rene between Madison and Lenschi parks from 1 to 6 p.m every % minutes. Hata fitted to head not hat. Clare at 1407 Second, Light running Columbia chainlass priced at $75. Christopher Bros. at 1112 24 av.
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Lake Washington
Madison & Lenschi
Hata
Clare
Columbia Chainlass
Christopher Bros
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Rat
Frisco
Kinyoun
Tom Shuperstishua
Kitsap County Business Review
Star Paint Co
C. A. Gay
Queen Anne Hill
Queen Anne Avenue
Bind and King
Lake
General Investment Co
Niles
Cherry Street
Rodgers
Second Avenue
Maison Harberis
James Street
Barberia
James
Maison Harberia
Chef
J, Barberis
Becond
Petairs
Goldsborough
Christopher —Blice
Spiannons
Boston Grocery
Second Ave
Shannon
Cale
Aor Naval
Ciinger
Nebraska
New England
Lake Superior Ihe
Califor
Delicatessen
Heinz
Dougaly
Southwick
Coa
First Avenue
Cyrano de Nergerac, Martyre
Fimpire
Homance Manor
Alent Kinger
Haldoon
Along the
Mosphorus
Batan
Phrono
Tekia
Jasmamy Bridge
Young April
Leavenworth Cane
the Gadfly
Ives
Inka
Barabhaa
Theron Ware
Jennice
White House
Luzon
Matheson Bros
Washington Park
Puget Mill Company
College OF
Qua Lady OF Lourdes South Park, Wash
Iver Johnson
Combine
Bicycle Trust
Oxford
Prridge
The
Chidow Institute
Illinois
M'ples Pat
Tandard
Chidlow
Crescent
Bonney & Steware Funere
Lentendeners Parkes
Third Ave
Columbia Telephone Main
Hoarts Wash
Knabe
Hardman
Steck
Ludwig
Vose
Lohmer
Crescent Offee & Spice Co
Northrup Company
Yesler Way
Ron Marche
Holmes
Holmes Furniture Company
Pioneer Square
Herbert
Schouerman
Cherry St
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