Passengers Held Four Hours in Seattle Transit Clash
Police Captain L. J. Stuart and Crawford officials faced a crowd at Columbia station as 1500 residents watched a tense consultation over fare rights. Kelley denounced as agitators, while officers and Crawford managers discussed actions. taxis paused and cars remained parked during the stand-off.
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Seattle
Renton & Southern
Traction Company
Columbia Station
L. J. Stuart
A. J. Wilkes
Crawford
Stuart
Captain Stuart
Supt. Hartung
Frank Friend
Crawford Line
Hugo Kelley
Kelley
D. O. Dunnell
W. H. Werstedt
Dunnell
A. J. Ilkes
Werstedt
Crawford Lines
The
Star
Wilkes
McKinley Friend Dies in Shaft Accident
E. J. McComb, 67, civil war veteran and close friend of President McKinley, fell ninety feet into water at the Los Angeles water supply pumping plant after losing footing. He struck beams, plunged into 30 feet of water, and never surfaced. McComb, a major in the Civil War, had briefly met the presidential party during a Los Angeles visit.
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Los Angeles
E. J. McComb
Presi- Wm. McKinley
McComb
McKinley
Minnie the Medium Predicts Journey for Stranger
Minnie the medium tells a tall gentle man he will go on a journey and will not be alone. The unnamed visitor visits her studio seeking a glimpse into the future and follows the guidance of Minnie. He later acts on her prediction and is charged with vag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie
Humphrey
Boys Rescued From Drift Boat Near Catalina Island
Two runaway youths from the Whittier reform school Jack Jalky and Edw Jackson drifted for two days in an open boat off Avalon Catalina Island before being found by searchers. They survived thirst and hunger and hoped to reach the mainland. In a separate Louisville fire officials say arson caused $100,000 damage to the Herald newspaper building.
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United Preas
aWire
Avalon
Catalina Island
Cal
Jack Jalky
Edw. Jackson
Louisville
Herald
Fitzsimmons Reunites With Wife After Public Spat
In St Paul on August 11 Fitzsimmons and his wife Julia Gifford reconciled after a recent separation. He followed her to the theatre where she performed, awaited outside after the show, and accompanied her to the hotel. Fitzsimmons said they had settled the matter and blamed overreaction for the dispute. Mrs Fitzsimmons attended without commenting.
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ST. Paul
Fitzsimmons
Julia Gifford
Fitz
Mrs. Fitzsimmons
What People Demand in Rainier Valley Transit
Local leaders urge restraint to avoid injunctions while the Rainier Valley line patrons press Crawford for fare refunds. They seek receipts for overcharges during the appeal period, not transfers, pending the U.S. Supreme Court decision.
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Rainier Valley
Crawford
Supreme Court
S. E. Co
U. S. Supreme Court
Blockade on Crawford Line Strikes at Columbia
A Crawford line clash caused a five to ten car backlog at Columbia station as passengers demanded receipts. Police aided Crawford men to eject farepaying riders while Mayor Dilling ordered restraint. By 10:30 the blockade ended and the streetcars resumed service amid protests from Rainier valley leaders.
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Crawford
Columbia Station
M. M. Kober
Dilling
W. H. Weistedt
Sergis
Dunnell
Wilkes
Hartung
Tar
Jeff
Crawford Company
Star Star
Cantor Way
Fittire
W. Fisher
Sergt. Dunnell
Rainier Valley
Hugo Kelly
The
Star Today
Around World in 42 Days Andre Chases Globe
Andre Jagerschmidt Paria Daily editor is attempting a 42 day circumnavigation starting July 17 from Paris. He travelled via Moscow on the Trans Siberian to Yokohama and then by steamship to North America. He is due to arrive in Vancouver within days ahead of schedule.
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United Press
Vancouver
B. C
Tim Andre Jagerschmidt
Paria
Ieior
Pacific
Jagerschmidt
Paris
Berlin
Moscow
Russia
Trans-Siberian Railway
Yokohama
America
Federal trust commission notice from Washington
A federal trust commission notice from Washington dated August 11 reports a regulatory action or inquiry by the commission. The brief item notes agency involvement but provides few details on the case, parties, or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Trust Commission
Leason Wire
Washington
Fed
What Shall I Do With My Savings
A brief advice note from Ole Hanson & Co promotes Savings Banks of Seattle as safe and reliable. It urges placing funds there for 3 to 4 percent interest, noting benefits to circulation and a future Talk No 4 in this space.
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Seattle
Savings Bank
Savings
Trust commission urged to study interstate concerns
George W ing recommended a federal trust commission to study interstate corporations as a solution to the trust problem. Representative Littleton told Perkins he would introduce a House resolution for a comparative investigation of industrial conditions as a precursor to Sherman anti trust act changes.
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Eral Trust Commission
Stanley Steel Investiting Committee
George Wing
Littleton
Perkins
Ing
Billie Burke Escapes Carlton Fire in Dressing Gown
London August 11 Billie Burke the American actress fled the Carlton hotel blaze in her dressing gown. By now she has hardly the proverbial rag to her name.
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London
Carlton Hotel
Billie Burke
Hicktown Bee Briefs Report Oddities and Meetings
A fragmentary Hicktown Bee item mentions a pink slap at a Grand Central hotel washroom and a Hicktown Improvement Club meeting held behind the City barber shop. The garbled text also makes unclear remarks about watermelons and gold teeth, with stray dialect and street talk.
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Grand Central
Hicktown
Federal agents hunt for forest fire incendiaries in Northwest
Portland sources report that the federal government and Northwest timber associations have secret agents in the field searching for fire bugs. A standing reward of 250 dollars is offered for information leading to arrest.
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Portland, Or
Timber Associations
Northwest
Twenty seven in one family never drank at jubilee
New York Aug 11 Samuel Ingall of Chicago returns from a Cornwall England family reunion with an anti drink tale. He says 237 insults were hurled at the jubilee and that 27 had never tasted liquor. Granddad was a noted prohibition lecturer.
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New York
Cornwall
England
Samuel Ingall
Chicago
Granddad
Desperate Courtroom Shooting Ends in Death and Wounding
In Justice Mormon's courtroom Christopher Aug Aug, Martin Shadowen, a convicted prisoner, shot the judge in the arm and opened fire wounding three others. Shadowen was killed by a bullet to the head as the melee injured Charles Shadowen, a brother, who was also fatally hurt after being thrown from a window. Marshal John Er and deputies Mackey and Hughes were among those wounded. A knife and revolver were found after Shadowen was searched before sentencing.
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United Press
Christopher
Ion
Justice
Mormon
Martin Shadowen
Justice Mormon
Shadowen
Charles Shadowen
Remelee
John 8Er
Mackey
Hughes
Eloping Heiress Found Sticks With Husband
Springfield report says "Handsome Jack" Geraghty the chauffeur and his bride Miss Julia French eloped from Newport Tuesday night. After detectives failed to locate them, newspaper men found the couple in Springfield and the heiress, defiant, says she will stay with her husband despite her relatives' disapproval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Springfield
Mass
Jack” Geraghty
Julia French
Amos T. French
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Newport
Geraghty
Anl
Man Injured by Rock Dump Sues Railroad for 7500
W G Armstrong of Elbe sues Tacoma Eastern railroad in superior court seeking 7500 damages after a carload of crushed rock fell on him on his home piazza. He alleges derailment caused by a defective switch and says he sustained serious injuries.
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Elbe
W. G. Armstrong
Tacoma-Eastern Railroad
Armstrong
Transfer Dispute Ends With Victory For Rider
W. L. Stockwell of 200 New York block boarded a Madrona car this morning. After paying fare he asked for a transfer but was refused. He rode three round trips while insisting, until headquarters advised the conductor to issue the transfer. Stockwell finally won after two hours of dispute.
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W. L. Stockwell
New York Block
Madrona
Stockwell
Earthquake Narrowly Shakes San Bernardino Area
An earthquake struck San Bernardino California at 10 01 this morning with movement likely north and south. No damage has been reported to date.
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United Press
San Bernardino
Cal
Bernardino
Weather Report for Seattle Area Today
Fair tonight. Saturday fair and warmer with light westerly winds. Noon temperature today 61 degrees.
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Seattle
Vicinity
Seattle hosts major music event with 600 voice chorus
Next Thursday opens the season as the North Pacific German Saengerbund gathers in Seattle with a 600 voice chorus. German and American musical celebrities will attend. Friday features a parade of 100 automobiles. Sunday adds a large picnic at Luna Park drawing crowds.
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Seattle
Saengerbund
Germany
Luna Park
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