California launches maiden voyage at Union Iron Works
The armored cruiser California, first to bear the Golden State name, launched at Union Iron Works in San Francisco at 10 48 am. Mrs Walter Martin and Miss Florence Pardee christened the ship, which is valued around 6 million dollars and measures 680 feet on the water line with a 68 5 foot beam and 24 foot draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps News
Ibco
Cal
California
Uncle Sam
Golden State
Walter Martin
Henry T. Scott
Florence Pardee
Kidney Health Ad Boosts Swamp Root by Kilmer
An advertisement extolls Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a universal kidney and liver remedy. It claims kidneys affect overall health, cites testimonials, and offers free sample bottles and a book by mail from Kilmer and Co in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Reynolds
Columbus
Kilmers Swamp
Swamp Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Seattle Daily Star
Binghamton
California Christening at Vallejo Naval Yard Ceremony
The daughter of Governor Pardee christened the vessel California with a wine bottle break as the ship slipped its launch, while Gen Arthur McArthur, Governor Pardee, and state militia observed. The vessel features a main battery of four inch rifles in two armored turrets, 14 6 inch and 18 3 inch guns, plus assorted smaller armaments and armor along the waterline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pardee
California
Native Sons of the Golden West
Vallejo
Arthur McArthur
Navy
Fiske Delivers Tour of Independent Theatrical Fight
Seattle interview with Minnie Maddern Fiske portrays her as a leading advocate for the independent theatre movement against the theatrical trust. She emphasizes art over publicity and praises Western reception while pledging to continue opposing monopolistic methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Maddern Fiske
America
Seattle
Seattle le
Sheen
Washington Hotel
Actress Opens Short Seattle Engagement at Third Avenue Theater
After a brief interview the renowned actress speaks on public interest in the Independent movement and her upcoming Seattle engagement with Jim Beattle. She notes the theatergoing public’ s growing awareness of the movement from its start and looks forward to the Northwest run with enthusiasm.
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Ths
Jim Beattle
Northwest
Seattle
Third Avenue Theater
Whiskey's Work Takes Death Toll at Mission Hospital
David Powers a 67 year old man was admitted to Wayside Mission hospital with acute alcoholism. Despite treatment his condition deteriorated and he died the following morning. The body was taken to Bonney-Watson morgue.
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David Powers
Wayside Mission Hospital
Bonney-Watson
Body Found Under Street Bunker Likely Suicide
The body of a man believed to be Ponsihan Solomon of San Francisco was found early this morning in mud beneath a street coal bunker. Coroner Hoye notified, remains brought to Bonney-Watson morgue, clothing yields probable ID, no valuables, no violence, death considered suicide. No inquest scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponsihan Solomon
San Francisco
Uderneath
Hoye
Depawerener Arnold
Bonney-Watson
Lodge of Bagies
Fire at Washington Mattress Factory in early morning blaze
Fire swept a back room at the Washington Mattress Factory at the corner of Charles Street and Maynard Avenue. Flames gutted a rear section and destroyed many mattresses while the Main Street fire apparatus quickly brought the blaze under control with minor overall damage.
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Washington Mattress Factory
Charles Street
Maynard Avenue
Boa
Main Street
Civil Service Examinations Planned and City Notes
The civil service commission will hold examinations tomorrow for positions in the library department with nine applications filed. The mayor approved police department rules and suggested additions to regulations after a meeting last night. Assistant City Engineer Scott returns from Arizona weighing fifteen pounds more and feeling healthier. He met Lee B Hart and Dr. Robert W Schoenie, both from this city, during the trip. Mrs Eliza Presbry, 65, died of heart failure in Georgetown and funeral services are set for 10 AM at the Methodist Protestant church. The jury in the Sandquist v Independent Telephone Co case could not reach a verdict after 24 hours and was discharged by Superior Judge Griffin.
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Civil Service Commission
Brary
Bailinger
Police Department
Scott
Arizona
Lee B. Hart
Robert W. Schoenie
Eliza Presbry
Georgetown
Bonney-Watson
Methodist Protestant Church
John Sandquist
Independent Telephone Company
Griffin
Sandquist
Marriage Licenses for Four Individuals in Two States
Henry Stanley Stanway aged 28 of Los Angeles weds Eilen A. Middle ton 27 of San Francisco. Roger Stevenson 30 of Seattle weds Rosa J. Mc Braerty 26 of Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stanley Stanway
Los Angeles
Eilen A. Middleton
San Francisco
Roger Stevenson
Rosa J. McBraerty
Seattle
Beattie Electric Company Cleared in Injury Suit
William Matthews sued for 2500 dollars claiming a fall from a streetcar caused injuries after air started suddenly while boarding. A superior court jury found for the Beattie Electric Company. Helena Lindwall filed for divorce from Otto Lindvall alleging drunkenness and non support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Matthews
Beattie Electric Company
Matthews
Helena Lindwall
Otto Lindvall
Settlement Ends Boycott Suit Between Merryman and Blacksmiths
The injunction and damage suit by Alexander Merryman against the Blacksmiths and Horseshoers Protective Association was settled out of court. Judge Bell signed the stipulations after Merryman waived $5,000 in damages in exchange for the defendant paying trial costs, estimated at about $300. The first trial had a jury deadlock.
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Shoers’ Protective Association
Bell
Merryman
Godfrey seeks receiver for livery stable business partners
George M. Godfrey filed in superior court to appoint a receiver for a livery stable in which he and Marion L. Wright are partners. He accuses Wright of extravagance and dissipating assets and asks for an accounting.
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George M. Godfrey
Marion L. Wright
Wright
Godfrey
Deserted Children Placed in Washington Home Society Custody
Two young siblings formerly of South Park were placed in custody of the Washington Children's Home Society by Superior Judge Bell after being deserted by their father and mother. The mother left for Seattle after asking a neighbor to watch them. she never returned and the provided address was false.
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Ma. Spencer
South Park
Washington Children’s Home Society
Bell
Spencer
W. Sanford
Seattle
Vaudeville and camp meetings eyed for new court site
The Third avenue and James street site for the proposed courthouse attracts strong demand this summer. Seattle Local No 8 Clerks and Protective Association asks to rent it in July for a festival and Mardi Gras carnival. Salvation Army seeks a two week camp meeting tent starting next Saturday. County commissioners have not approved any request yet.
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Court House
Third Avenue
James Street
Camp Mee
Seattle
Ternational and Protective Associate
Salvation Army
Viola Jones committed to Vancouver home for defectives
Superior Judge Bell ordered Viola Jones an 18 year old girl be confined at the Home for Defective Youth in Vancouver Washington. The report notes her mind has developed but little since age two.
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Viola Jones
Vancouver
Wash
Bell
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Jive Roennce
Mission Furniture
Teale
Hills
Kilmer
Brown
First Avenue
Brown’s
Sree
Orr
Zia Crewna
Piret Avenue
Flist
Mackougall & Bombwick’a
Fifth
Morrison Streets
Portland
Pacific Avenue
Tacoma
Hewitt Avenue
Everett
Atrical Syndicate
Pieket
West
Thoes
I. Redelsheimer & Co
First Ave
Cor
Columbia
Jonathan Solomon
Pure &C
McCarthy Dry Goods Co
Second Avenue and
Madison Street
Alexander Merryman
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