Great Day for Evangelist Meeting Draws 700 Men
A Grand Opera House crowd for a Men’s Day revival led to a powerful religious demonstration. About 700 men filled the main floor and gallery while many souls were moved to seek better lives. In basement sessions, at least 300 men shared testimonies and vows with evangelist Dr. Chapman citing overwhelming spiritual renewal.
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Lake Side
Ostrom
First Presbyterian Church
Christ
Angeles
Dr. Chapman
God
Jesus Christ
Christianess
Chapman
Day Of Revival Ends In Seattle Evangelists Depart East
The great revival concludes in Seattle on Tuesday with evangelists departing for the east by the Northern Pacific. Dr Chapman and his band will hold noon events at the Grand Opera House and evening services at the First Presbyterian Church and across districts, excluding Ballard. Dr Ostrom heads to the Hawaiian islands while Rev Walton proceeds to St Paul and Minneapolis for future meetings.
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First Church
Evangelista
Chapman
East
Northern Pacific
Walton
St. Paul
Minneapolis
New York
Ostrom
Hawaiian Islands
Grand Opera House
Ch Wit
First Presbyterian Church
Los Angeles
Ballard
Slaughterhouse Limit Fight Roils Beacon Hill District
The health and sanitation committee faces a heated dispute over extending slaughterhouse limits near Frye Packing and Carstens Bros. Henry fights to stay, Frye backs expansion, while Beacon Hill residents push to oust all three. Court battles and bribery whispers surround council members and local attorneys as next Wednesday’s meeting approaches.
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Duwamish Row
Frye Packing
Henry
Prycestal- 18
Designatie Bros Packing
Fry Pack- Y
Carstens Bros
Tacoma
Hmite
Frye
Carstens
Prye
Beacon Hill
Caretens
Portlands Enigmatic Saloon Boom Sparks City Debate
Portland reports swelling numbers of saloons with 27 or more venues near popular inns. Officials note sharp growth in visitor drinking spots while local families plan funeral rites and interments for residents. The April 24 dispatch mentions E. Bowers in chemistry and meats, Pilgrim church events, and ties to St Paul routes as the town adapts to change.
Sunday News Fell Short of Canine Lunches for Igorot Feast
The Sunday News laments lack of dogs in its office to feed the Igorrotes, planning publication by regular staff. Barks and snarls from the office suggest the Igorrotes would relish a feast in the editor’s sanctum.
World Sunday School Leader Lawrance in town for rally
Marion Lawrance the renowned Sunday School leader and general secretary of the International Sunday School Association visits Lincoln hotel to plan a two day rally with W. Merritt of Tacoma. Rally headquarters at Plymouth Congregational church features sessions from Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening and then continues to Spokane for the 14th annual convention April 25 to 27.
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W. ©. Merritt
Tacoma
State Association
Lawrance
Merritt
Plymouth Congregational Church
Seattle
Spokane
Bank president ousted as directors guarantee deposits
Frank G. Bigelow, president of Milwaukee First National Bank, was removed by directors who moved to protect depositors. They signed personal guarantees of 1.4 million dollars. the bank’s surplus and profits are cited as keeping the bank secure. Speculation blamed the dismissal on Bigelow’s actions.
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Milwaukee
Frank G. Bigelow
First National Bank
West
National Bankers’ Association
Bigelow
Charles Quarles
William Bigelow
Whe
Prosecution Closes Case in Senator Bunker's Bribery Trial
News from Sacramento reports the prosecution has closed its case in Senator Bunker's bribery trial. Other items note Woodmen of the World debating a monument fund over 50 000 dollars, 5 cent member assessments, and Woodcraft dues changes. A Stockton report covers an electrocution on the Calaveras river near Jenny Lind. Cleveland notes a railway suit ruling and a fare change proposal. An India POL item mentions five leve fallen near a train north of the city clock.
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Los Angeles
Woodmen of the World
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Forest City Railway Company
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Prominent Seattle Drivers Beat Speed Limits on Main Thoroughfares
A Star reporter observes on Seventh Avenue eleven autos violating speed limits as five owners and occupations are named. The city sets eight miles per hour uphill, four downhill within the district, and twelve elsewhere, with fifteen miles per hour on most streets. Police enforcement urged to curb dangerous driving.
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Seventh Avenue
University
Union Streets
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Union Street
Eighth Avenue
King Street
Virginia Street
Railroad Avenue
Invasion of the Tenderloin Prompts Revival Plans
The meeting unfolds with Dr Chapman urging practical results from revival work. Two young women supposedly inspired to reform, while four Beattie congregants offer aid and housing for a fallen woman. A suburban doctor also offers care and anonymity for a reformed woman. The piece questions if such efforts are truly practical.
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Tenderloin
Negro Fights Officers At Phoenix Hotel Standoff
Detectives Adams and Kent confront a combative suspect, W Jones, at the Phoenix hotel corner of Second Avenue South and Washington Street. The gun barrel length saves officers from harm as Jones resists arrest and is jailed after failing to pay a $50 police court fine.
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H. A
W. B. Kent, Jr
Phoenix Hotel
Second Avenue South
Washington Street
W. Jones
Edward Williams
Adams
Kent
Jones
Jai
Seattle Easter Straw Hat Trend Draws Hundreds
The first men wearing straw hats appeared on Seattle streets on Easter Sunday, noticeable for their small numbers yet attracting hundreds of Beattleites who followed with straw top-pieces.
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Seattle
Death of actor Joseph Jefferson at Palm Beach
Palm Beach Florida April 24 Joseph Jefferson famed American actor died at The Reefs at 6 15 last evening after days of illness His wife and children were at his deathbed Reports say his son Charles B Jefferson hurried from Hot Sound to meet Grover Cleveland, a longtime friend, when the illness worsened The cause of death is linked to a diet change and stomach trouble
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WPHST
Palm Beach
Fla
Joseph Jefferson
Jefferson
Charles B. Jefferson
Hot ® Sound
Grovely Cleveland
Weather Spotter Notes Showers and Winds Ahead
The Weather Spotter forecast calls for tonight and Tuesday showers with light to fresh southeast winds. Monday serves as a reminder of warm weather clothing and the coming season.
City lights and power rates face complex revised plan
Seattle council committee debates equitable municipal light and power charges. Aims to curb peak load, favor small consumers, and consider flat or variable rates with 10 to 50 percent discounts for heavy hour usage. Proposes daytime use incentives and price ranges from five to seven cents per kilowatt, with motor-use support.
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City Lights and Lighting
Seattle Electric
Seattle-Tacoma
Epidemic Measles Reported by City Health Officer
City Health Officer Ludlow reported to the board of health on Monday that measles are present in the city with 62 cases on file. The Green Lake area and suburbs show the highest impact while the outbreak remains not very severe overall. The board also filed the application of J C Wheaton for assistant milk inspector.
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Board of Health
Green Lake
J. C. Wheaton
Severe Utah Valley Storm Sets City and Ogden Dark
A historic thunder and wind storm struck Salt Lake City and Ogden last night. Poles for light telegraph and telephone collapsed, cutting the city off until morning. Trains operated by flagmen and an Oregon Short Line freight derailed by the winds.
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Ogden
Oregon
Goldemith Strand Theater proprietor wed at home
Paul Goudron secretary to Mose Goldemith and Ethel Withers were married at 4 pm Sunday by Rev Father Mc Grath at his residence 710 Terry avenue. The Goldemiths stood with the couple and guests included Mr and Mrs Alex Pantages and James Townsend.
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Paul Goudron
Mose Goldemith
Strand Theater
Mies
Ethel Withers
Father McGrath
Terry Avenue
Goldamith
Alex. Pantages
James Townsend
Imperial Garden Party Held At Ama Park
In Tokyo on April 4 a royal garden party hosted by the empress and imperial children drew about 1200 guests. The emperor was indisposed and did not attend the event.
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Tokio
Ama Park
Attorney Crouch Cleared. City Scraps Planned at Intersections
Charles R. Crouch, facing unprofessional conduct charges tied to Hugh McTavish case, was exonerated by the investigating committee. Reports say the case included alleged perjury pressure on a prisoner's mother and instructions to destroy evidence. Scrap cans are to be placed at every street intersection in the business districts. Dr. G A Weed, Seattle pioneer and former mayor, died in Berkeley. General W A Greeley plans a final Alaska visit next July before retirement to review land wires and cable operations.
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Charles R. Crouch
Hugh McTavish
G. A. Weed
Berkely
Cal
Eed
Seattle
W. A. Greeley
Army
Alaska
Greeley
Easter Sunday Burglary Spree Hits Town Clerk Danny Drew
Easter Sunday proved troublesome for Danny Drew the police station clerk as about 40 residents report thefts or break ins. Victims say they were touched for money or jewelry lost dogs and burglaries to stores and homes occurred with claims of a kick coming.
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Danny Drew
Court Notes From Seattle Docket Highlights
Guilty plea in grand larceny yields two year sentence by Judge Frater. A $20,000 damages suit for death from a sea route car incident resulted in a verdict for the defendant. Several other Seattle Electric Company cases for damages are under trial or restraining orders as judges preside. A false imprisonment claim involving a Bon Marche search is in progress.
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Emilio Allosino
Frater
Anna Sullivan
Seattle Electric Company
Lake Union
Alfred Archibald
Gilliam
Mary E. McGowan
Seattle
Tee
L Gunstad Et
Motor Line
Marriage Licenses and Battleship Maine Accident Report
J W Wardell Weed 23 Heamon and Susan Jane Jessing M n aged 8 Redmogg Askh Fuilon 29 and Trene aged 20 Seattle Axel derson 24 and Mina Johnson 17 Bothell. Pensacola April 24 It is ported that a bad accident aboard the battleship Maine occurred in the morning as the vessel came inside the bay with flags at half mast indicating serious incident.
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Weed
Heamond
Susan Jane Jessing
Redmogg
Askh Fuilon
Trene
Seattle
Axel @ derson
Mina Johnson
Bothell
Pensacola
Ocen
Maine
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