Toronto fireman attempts suicide in Seattle search for son
Alfred Gribble a Toronto fireman came to Seattle two weeks ago seeking his seventeen year old son. After failing to locate him he drank and cut his throat with a rag at Fifth Avenue and Marion Street. He survived and told a Star reporter that his son had run away before and he hoped for another chance at life. He is forty four, with a wife and son in Toronto and believes his son may be somewhere between San Francisco and Portland.
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Alfred Gribble
Toronto
Canada
Fifth Avenue
Fifth Avenu
Marion Street
Seattly
Garonne Sails For Honolulu Calmed by Steam Whistles and Hats
The British American liner Garonne sails from Seattle for Honolulu in a crowded morning departure. Spectators line the long wharf as passengers board for what may be the last island voyage this season before an Alaskan run. Cargo includes 6938 sacks of four, 2496 sacks of bran, 3000 sacks of fertilizing, 12 bale s of hay, dried blood, and beer, totaling $29,940. Passengers include Captain and Mrs E E Caine, Mrs A P Pritchard, and Mrs BE McGinnis among others with several children aboard.
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Honolulu
Long Wharf
Islands
St. Michael
British Columbia
Port Albert
the Sound
Australia
Conradi
E. E Caine
A. P. Pritchard
BE. W. McGinhia
McGinnis
Seattle
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Wm. Doe
W. Damerque
H. Gutiy
Mra. Gutiy
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Wm. Fink
W. H. Lee
W. M Shaw
BE. W. McGinnis
A P. Pritchard
G. B. Wright
Julia Sprague
Otis Sprague
G. L. Holmes
H. F. Chaffee
E. B. Caine
J. Hoover
Hoover
Reared in Crime in Wheeling Man Sentenced for Life
Frank Johnson, 40, was sentenced to life in the penitentiary in Wheeling on a third conviction for stealing 163 dollars worth of brass. Johnson, who has served two prior terms, told the judge he never had maternal love or proper childhood training and grew up in crime and idleness in the poor house.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Frank Johnson
Ufe
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Japanese Contract Labor Ends in Hawaii
Honolulu April 18 via San Francisco April 25 Japanese contract laborers will not be imported further. The cabinet decided to leave the matter to U S law, allowing some entry but not under contract, with Japanese workers to be supplied by large Japanese companies to planters, guarding against runaways and strikes.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Cabine
United States
Snoqualmie Falls Power Franchise Cited By City Council
The Snoqualmie Falls Power Company was ordered to appear before the Snoqualmie city council by Monday to show cause why its franchise should not be forfeited. If it fails to appear, Corporation Counsel Humphrey will pursue revocation. The action, passed unanimously, was the meeting’s core item. George E. Macomber represented the company.
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Snoqualmie Falls Power Company
Humphrey
Gill
Snoqualmie Company
George E. Macomber
Sullivan's Big Vaudeville Heads to Olympia Show
Amusements announce John L. Sullivan's Big Vaudeville Company on a Sunday excursion to Olympia by the Northern Pacific Railroad. The program promises a day trip with theater performances and travel details for attendees.
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Third Aveonur
John L. Sullivan
DPWEY
Olympia
Northern Pacife Railroad Company
Trustees seek fifty year franchise for electric line on First Avenue
The First Avenue Cable Company trustees asked the council for a fifty year electric franchise. Attorney Corwin Bhanka stated plans to spend 65 000 to 100 000 to convert the road, lay new fifty six pound cable, and install new cars. Proposals include extending the line south to Atlantic Street, rerouting on First Avenue and Bell Street to Second Avenue, and building branches on Highland Drive to Third Avenue and from Highland Drive to Second Avenue north. A counterweight system would be used on Queen Anne hill. A council meeting followed with Ordinance repealing slot machine licensing referred to health and police committee with added members to report in favor, and licensing trading stamp concerns passed unanimously with a 600 annual license for stamp merchants and 100 for merchants using stamps. An ordinance authorizing a one year contract with John W. Pratt to handle delinquent street assessments passed unanimously. Pratt will be paid 18 monthly and 35 for clerk hire.
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First Avenue Cable Company
Counsil
Corwin
Bhanka
First Avenue
Atlantic Street
Pike Street
Bell Street
Second Avenue
Queen Anne Hill
Highland Drive
Third Avenue
Corporation
Taylor
Health and Police Committee
James
Crichton
John W. Pratt
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William J. Coppinger Remains Moved to Insane Pavilion
William J. Coppinger, nephew of General Coppinger, was moved today from Bellevue Hospital's alcoholic ward to the Insane pavilion. If no friend claims him within three days, he will be transferred to Manhattan State Hospital for the Insane.
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New York
William J. Coppinger
General Coppinger
Bellevue Hospital
Manhattan State Hospital For
Dog dies of consumption in Lambertville New Jersey
In Lambertville New Jersey on April 26 a pug owned by John and Curtis died from consumption. The dog, deeply attached to William Curtis, shared a bed with him and had followed the boy, who died of the same illness a year earlier. The dog grew despondent, suffered repeated lung hemorrhages, and finally died after nine episodes. It is believed the dog inhaled the disease germs from the younger Curtis.
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Lambertville
N. J
John
Curtis
Boy Heir to $200,000 Abducted as Infant
Details emerge in the case of Harry Frei the Knoxville tailor who became heir to $200,000 at Marion Ohio. He says he was kidnapped from his father home and taken to Des Moines Iowa sixteen years ago by a man acting for his mother or relatives. He was sent to his grandmother in Harrisburg Pennsylvania where he stayed two months before vanishing. The father later learned of him in Knoxville Tennessee.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Harry Frei
Knoxville
Marion
Dea Moines
Iowa
Frei
Harrisburg
James W. Reeder Dies Suddenly at Work in Cheney Farm
James W. Reeder collapsed and died of heart disease while working in his pasture near Cheney Washington. He was found in the field with his whip in hand, harrow still attached, horses hitched nearby, and his dog resting on his chest.
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Cheney, Waeh
W. Reeder
Murphy Found After Two Years Missing
Muncie Indiana April 25 Charles Murphy formerly an iron molder from Covington Kentucky has been found after being missing for about two years. His brother Thomas also disappeared earlier while pursuing clues. His mother and sister in Covington kept hope, while a prior report placed him in New Jersey but could not be confirmed. The family fears foul play may have affected both brothers.
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Muncie
Ind
Charles Murphy
Covington
Thomas
South
Alter
New Jersey
Carelessness Ends in Tragedy at Foster
In Brownsville Oregon on April 25 Mrs. Sterling died and her daughter Kate was wounded after a revolver mishap. Fricson Ericson, son of merchant Lee Ericson of Foster, waved the pistol during a struggle to disarm him. The discharge hit Miss Kate Sterling in the leg. Mrs. Sterling, riding to Foster after hearing the news, fell from her horse and died soon after.
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Brownsville
Ore
Foster
No One Idle in Kittitas Valley
Ellensburg Washington April report notes farmers face labor scarcity as many men leave for other work. Eastern migrants arrive to learn farming before homesteading. Wages range eight dollars monthly with board, higher where scarce. Frost damaged hay seed leading to re seeding and new land openings. Stock raising and creameria growth, plus railroad building, siphon labor from farms.
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Ellensburg
Wash
Creamerica
Bloody clash with tramps on Cumberland tow path
Cumberland Maryland April 25. A violent confrontation occurred last night between officers and a gang of tramps on the tow path below the city. Constable Ward was seriously injured as the tramps fled across the river from West Virginia into Maryland. Weapons including knives pistols and clubs were used. Several tramps were arrested.
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Cumberland
Ward
West Virginia
Maryland
Kuaives
Clark County Faces Frost Damage Fears
Clark County, Washington reported heavy frosts last night and the night before. In each instance clouds and rain followed, limiting potential damage to fruit trees in full bloom. It is too early to assess harm though fruit men fear peaches were killed by prior frosts and strawberries and early apples may be injured.
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Vandover
Wash
Clark County
Seattle Press Notes and Civic Preparations in May
Seattle articles report the State Convention of the Rights of Maccabees will meet in the city midweek with a reception in Rank hall. Police to clear bootblacks from alleys. repairs urged on First Avenue track. new fire alarm box installed at Westlake and Thomas. Seattle papers note railroad plans, bond issues, divorces, births, and a large slate of civic events including a National Press association visit scheduled for July with a four day program assessing tours, dinners, and theater entertainment.
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Westlake Avenue
Thomas Street
Beattie
Washington Insurance Association
Lee McKenzie
Seattle
Renton Hill
McKennie
Seattle Press Club
National Press Association
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National Association
Washington State Press Association
National Ficitorial Association
Lake Washington
Puget Sound
United State Drydock
Naval Station
Port Orchard
Port Plakeley
Magnolia Muff
United States Military Post
Snoqualmie Falls
Tacoma
Tacoma Press Club
Children's Shoes Offerings Highlight Durable School Footwear
A catalog of children's and youths school shoes features solid leather or kangaroo leather, lasting fit, and sturdy construction. Styles include pebble grain, calf, and oil grain, with sizes ranging from 6 to 8 and up to 11 or 12, plus young ladies fine kid school shoes in sizes 2% to 6 at a bargain price.
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Cecvceersee
Ws Rewee
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