Fire Engine Scandal Over Fox Boiler Sparks City Debate
The city weighs buying two more steam fire engines from Fire Engine Co of El. Y. for 9705 amid criticism of the Fox boiler used in the Metropolitan engine. Chief Cook defends the Fox but admits hard water may pit manifolds, prompting calls for a council investigation before finalizing the contract.
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Long
Portland
North
Fox Water
Cook
Seoad Gal
Hhotep
Third Avenue
Cedar River
Fire Department
Seattle
Was & Sawmill Village
Big la France
Metropolitan
Pine Street
Cox Ite
Fox
Star
Mo Oakleys
Chic Cook
Fox Boller
Senate panel weighs Aguinaldo and Filipino leaders
A Maryland committee session reports Mabini and other Filipino leaders deemed unfit for self rule for now. General MacArthur testifies that without U S rule, fratricidal warfare could rise, urging ongoing military administration in the Philippines.
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Gton
D. C
Senate
Philip
Mabini
Bixto
Cornelius Gardiner
Tayabas Wan
Philippines
MacArthur
United States
Patterson
Fast Train Derailed Near Keokuk Iowa
A Santa Fe limited train sped from Cama Mo to Chicago collided after spreading rails near Keokuk Iowa. The engine tender mail car and two coaches derailed injuring several passengers. Names include Ray Diego Cal Henry Gates Rufus Buster CC Fair Zeal Bites and others, with at least one fatality reported.
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Keoxux
Iowa
Hear Cama
Ertheimer
Ray Diego
Cal
Henry
Gates
Aus
Rufus Buster
Chicago
CC Fairce Neago
Multiple Injuries in Train Incident Report
A list of injured individuals includes W. W. Thomas of Newton Massachusetts head cut J F Davia of Chicago mail clerk badly bruised William H Thompson of Chicago porter in the library car bruised W J Runkle of Galesburg TfL mail clerk leg and head bruised Henry C Gates of Australia bruises Mies Johanna Piatner age 12 of Waukesha Wisconsin face cut G W Weeks of Clinton Massachusetts internal injuries arm broken and hand hurt Charles Markell of Sydney Australia severe scalp wound Max Heinrich musician of Chicago badly bruised Charlie s Chicago conductor badly bruised.
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W. W. Thomas
Newton
Mass
J. F. Davia
Chicago
William H. Thompson
W. J. Runkle
Galesburg
Tfl
Henry C. Gates
Australia
Mies Johanna Piatner
Waukesha
Wis
G . W. Weeks
Clinton
Anti Imperialists Plan New Campaign Against Administration
Anti imperialists led by Carl Schurz plan a fresh drive against President Roosevelt and army chiefs over claimed Philippines outrages. A secret meeting approved steps to disclose facts and vindicate the national character.
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New York
Carl Schurz
Philippines
Roosevelt
Mob Hangs Man After Jail Raid in Brandenburg
A Gunton mob stormed the county jail at Brandenburg and forced the sheriff to surrender Ernest Bowley, a Black man who had shot a white barkeeper in the leg during a quarrel the prior day. Bowley was lynched at a tree outside town.
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Brandenburg
Gunton
Ernest Bowley
Chamber of Commerce Denounces Gambling and City Actions
A Beattie chamber meeting condemns reopening of gambling houses and criticizes city council and police for lax enforcement. Resolution calls for mayor and council inquiry, with union members endorsing the stance amid calls to honor business interests without backing criminal activity.
Councilmen object to Chamber resolution on finances
City council members split with the Chamber of Commerce over a resolution that claimed a council committee had stated publicans essential to the city’s finances. A Kieller, chair of the police license and revenue committee, said they acted as individuals rather than as a council delegation in requesting Mayor Humes to reopen gambling.
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Shorrock
Chamber of Commerce
Bhorrock
Roosevelt
Council
Ecity
Buch
A. Kieller
Police, License and Revenue ©Ittee
Humes
SA Det Agreem
Coun
Four Charged in Alleged Poisoned-Drink Case at Goo Goo Bye
Elmer Williams Mae Davis George Hildebrand and A T Fox faced Justice Cain on a charge of administering poisoned drinks to H H Wilkins. The incident reportedly occurred at the Goo Goo Bye saloon also known as Savoy theater at Second avenue south and Main street. The hearing was adjourned to resume later today with further testimony expected from Wilkins and medical witnesses.
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Elmer Williams
Mae Davis
George Hildebrand
A. T. Fox
Cain
H. H. Wilkins
Savoy Theater
Second Avenue South
Main Street
Onis
Wilkins
Star Theater
Jailbreak by shoe rod suspect foiled in Yakima
In North Yakima April Eff Hutaon a colored man with a prior Seattle record was arrested for possession of stolen goods. He escaped by forcing his cell door with an iron rod hidden in his shoe but was recaptured soon after.
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North Yakima
Eff Hutaon
Seattle
Rumor of Surrender Weighs on Markets and Press
New York reports a rumor that DeLarey and three commandos surrendered, while London dispatches say no confirmation exists and the claim is widely discounted. The stock ticker reflects the unsettled rumor, with no solid basis for the surrender assertion.
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New York
Today
London
DeLarey
Stock Exchange
Fiver
Arch bishop Corrigan Improves In Recovery Update
New York April 30 Arch bishop Corrigan showed notable improvement today though his weakness to disappear remains uncertain. He continues under close medical observation as clergy and officials await further reports on his condition.
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New York
Corrigan
Planter Paderewski Leaves for Europe Amid Docks Crowds
In New York on an April day several hundred women gathered at the pier to bid farewell to Planter Paderewski as he sailed for Europe. The scene was crowded with onlookers and teeming with excitement as the renowned planter departed aboard a sea voyage bound for the continent.
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New York
Planter Paderewski
Europe
Thugs Attack Woman in Portland Slum Incident
Misa Faith Stewart, returning from rescue work, was assaulted by five men in Portland Oregon. She was choked knocked down and kicked in the abdomen and is in a dying condition. Police believe the attack stemmed from enmity over her efforts aiding fallen women.
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Portland
Ore
Apri
Misa Faith Stewart
Mystery over beef trust prosecutions as lawyers weigh action
Chicago and Washington dispatches report lawyers handling the beef trust case delaying filings and avoiding public statements while continuing witnesses and private meetings. Meat prices stay steady despite storage buildup and a rise in fish costs as the anti meat movement persists. Republicans on the ways and means committee plan to take no steps while the attorney general investigates the matter.
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Chicago
Washington, D. C
Ways and Means
Beef Trust
Insurgents Surrender 700 Rebels at Catbalogan Samar
A cablegram from Admiral Rodgers reports 700 insurgents surrendered at Catbalogan Samar on April 27 with 375 rifles. He states there are now no organized bands of insurgents in Samar. The Navy Department released the dispatch from Manila.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Rodgers
Anila
Wilde
Catbalogan
Samar
Arma
Queen Wilhelmina Condition Satisfactory
The condition of Queen Wilhelmina is satisfactory this month. She continues to pass beyond the danger line.
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Het Loo
Wilhelmina
Gambling houses reopen amid Clancy power struggle
Public gambling resumes in Beattie at 7 p m. last night as the Clancy brothers and rivals strike a deal with Mayor Humes and police. insiders claim a 1500 monthly payoff to Clancys. Thomas Clancy’s role disputed. Final surrender reportedly sets 2 percent profits to gamblers with Clancys withdrawing representation. Most houses reopen under new management.
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Beattie
Clancy Brothers
Bors
Bullivan
Mlaney
Deadiork
Humes
Frank
John Clancy
Clancy
Thomas Clancy
John
Frankancy
Star
Clancys
Thamas Clancy
Fire at Seattle Electric basement engulfed building on First Avenue
A basement blaze at 907 First Avenue under Seattle Electric Company offices spread rapidly, filling the Rainier Grand hotel with smoke. Firemen faced dense smoke and risk of collapse as 5,000 spectators gathered while the furniture firm owner estimated $10,000 in stock burned with no insurance. Police contained the crowds and investigators weighed a theory about a factory employee, which the superintendent disputed.
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Philadelphia
Elgar
Hamburger & Homan
Schuylkill Arsenal
Giria
Seattle Electric Company
First Avenue
Marion
Madison Streets
Post Street
Rainier- Grand Hotel
Byer & Co
Chas
Broadbent
Seater
Furniture Company
Maxwell
Tragic Train Death Reported Near Black Diamond
The mangled remains of Thomas Halkyard, a Carbonado miner, were found on the railroad track near Black Diamond. Coroner C. E. Hoye was notified and will travel to the scene this afternoon. Halkyard is believed killed by a passing train while seeking work.
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Thomas Halkyard
Black Diamond
D. M. Stone
C. EB. Hoye
Halkyard
Carbonado
Hoye
Jeanie's Route Straight to Nome Wins Likely
The course adoption runs longer than the outside route but will not hinder Jeanie from winning the race north she makes no detour and goes straight through to Nome.
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Jeanie’'a
Nome
President Signs Chinese Exclusion Bill
The president signed the Chinese exclusion bill in Washington D C. Notification was sent to the treasury and instructions for agents are being dispatched today.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Jeanie of the Pacific Sails for Nome Tonight
The steamer Jeanie of the Pacific Navigation Company sails for Nome this evening with a large list of passengers and 600 tons of general freight. It will carry an extensive Nome mail and a inland mail passage, a route urged by passengers preferring the shoreward trip to the open ocean. Captain Mason comments on the plan.
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Jeanie
Pacific Ee and Navigation Company
Nome
Melde
Mason
Imprisoned Chica go Officers Transferred to Prison
The officers of the United States cruiser Chica go convicted of disorderly conduct were moved to the common prison of Bt. Marks. They were allowed a few personal belongings in their cell.
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Venice
United States
Cruicer
Chicago
Bt. Marks
Balkwill consolidates gold mines into $15 million trust
Samuel J. Balkwill effected a consolidation of many producing gold mines across Washington Oregon California and Idaho and formed consolidated gold companies with a capital of 15 million dollars. The trust aims to apply economies of scale to mining.
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Tacoma
Samuel J. Balkwill Pen
Washington
Oregon
California
Idaho
Consolidated Gold Companies
Tle
Seattle Weather Forecast Near Term and Thursday
The Seattle area will see tonight and Thursday occasional showers with variable skies. South winds will shift from light to brisk at times as a cold front moves through the region.
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Heattle and Vicinity
Seattle
Vicinity
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Columbia and Marion
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BIG
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