Nine Men Die in Cleveland Water Works Disaster
A fire in Crib No 2 of a Cleveland water works tunnel traps workers. Five suffocate and three drown as the crib burns, with eight men perishing from a single shift and 22 rescued. Fire and explosion hinder rescue efforts as crews race to control the blaze and recover bodies.
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Crib No. 2
Crib
Cleveland
Clevelander
Sprankle
Phore
One Found Dead in Tunnel Rescue at Cleveland
A rescue party retrieved nine workers from a tunnel incident near Cleveland on August 14. One man was found dead, while the others were revived. The cause of the fires remains a mystery and property losses reach about a0,000. Authorities consider criminal negligence against contractors and the city for lacking boats at the crib. The new cribs and tunnels have cost twenty lives in two years of construction.
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Cleveland
May arbitration efforts in San Francisco centralize unions
The municipal league aims to consolidate committees seeking a strike settlement and appoints a board of arbitration to proceed under the Illinois plan. If either side refuses statements, the fact will be public, with censure assigning blame. The federation offers modified peace terms to the Employers' association, limiting reinstatement disputes and requiring obedience to employer orders.
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San Francisco
Municipal League
Federation
Employers’ Association
Awaiting New Union Depot in Seattle
The Great Northern Railway and Seattle & Lake Washington Waterway Co reach terms ending an injunction over tide land dredging. Construction of the long promised union depot depends on filling railroad tide lands, with Judge Burke noting the depot may be located on company lands in the south part of town.
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Seattle
Great Northern
Great Northern Railway Co
Seattle & Lake Washington Waterway Co
Burke
The
Alte
Grantetree Bridge
Twelfth Avenue
Baet Harrison Street
Rivers
Union
Local arrests spark brief jail terms and suspicions
Charlies Lundgren and A Houls trom were arrested by Officer Carr for fighting. A L Picid, a French laborer, arrested on suspicion by Officer Gilbert. James Cooley detained by Officers McClurg and Burkman as disorderly. He was sent to ten days in a chain gang by Judge George. Pete Johnson, an old offender, jailed fifteen days for drunkenness. Calvin Brown arrested for vagrancy.
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A. Houlstrom
Carr
A. L. Picid
Gilbert
James Cooley
McClurg
Burkman
George
Pete Johnson
Calvin Brown
Ofkman
Vagran
Six Men Arrested in Caney Train Hold-Up
United States Deputy Marshal Davis captured six suspects after a Caney Oklahoma train robbery. Names listed include Richmond Alford Brown Gibson Edwards and Parr. Bloodhounds were used to trail the fugitives.
Body of Mother Found Near Walla Walla
Mrs. Jas. Ladouceur wife of a river sheepman killed herself with a heavy dose of strychnine and then leaped into the Walla Walla river. Her body was discovered in a shallow pool by two of her children at a home twelve miles from the city.
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Walla Walla
Jas. Ladouceur
Walla Walla River
City cyclists clash with Interbay cattle case
Bicycle patrol officers arrested John Hogan and F Newal of Interbay on warrants for letting cattle wander on bicycle paths. Neighbors reportedly contribute funds to pursue the case.
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Devel
John Hogan
F. Newal
Interbay
Commandant Pretorian Shot Dead in Orange River Colony
Aug 14 reports say Commandant Pretorian was shot through the eye and killed instantly, as fighting or violence regards the Orange River Colony conflict.
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Jagerspontein
Orange River Colony
Pretorian
Ware and Davie win national doubles tennis title
In Newport BRL today Ware and Davie captured the national tennis doubles championship at the morning session. The pair defeated their opponents to claim the title in a decisive match recorded this morning.
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Newport
Brl
Ware
Davie
Death of Commander Frederick Wise U S N reported in Yokohama
The Navy Department announced the death of Commander Frederick Wise, U S N, in Yokohama. A small fire near the north end of Grant Street was discovered early this morning and firefighters responded quickly to the blaze.
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Washington, D.C
Navy Department
Yokohama
Frederick Wise
U. S N
Grant Street
Fre
Gains and Losses in Steel Strike Today
Pittsburgh reports show Western workers refuse to strike, awaiting reports from Shaffer. Hoops mills started at Painter plant, with guards prepared for trouble. Wheeling notes no change, National Tube works clocked 1000 workers out, steel trust pressure grows. Amalgamated seeks quo warranto actions against Knox to push Sherman anti trust enforcement nationwide.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Steel Trust
Shaffer
National ‘Tube Works
City Council Lease of Lake Washington Pumping Plant Questioned
Debate over whether Ely city may lease the Lake Washington pumping plant to the Seattle and Lake Washington Waterway Co. hinges on charter requiring popular vote for such contracts. Opinions split on legality and value with safety and integration into the water system debated.
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Ely Council
Lake Washington
Beacon Hill
Seattle & Lake Washington Waterway Co
Ilegal
Thieves Steal Gun From H. P. Knight on Third Avenue
Thieves entered H. P. Knight's room in a Third Avenue house near Columbia last night and escaped with a large revolver. Knight, asleep, was unable to defend the intruders before they fled with the gun and other plunder. Police were notified.
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H. P. Knight
Third Avenue House
Columbia
Portland Defeats Beattie Ball Club 2 to 1
Portland defeated the Beattie ball club yesterday by a score of 2 to 1. Tacoma and Spokane results noted. standings show Portland leading with a 6 to 3 record, Seattle and other clubs trailing in the league.
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Portland, Or
Portland
Tacoma
Spokane
Marriage notices issued for Thorn Gould and Haumm Walters
Marriage records released today list William B. Thorn aged 23 and Gertrude E. Gould of Seattle. H Haummart aged 22 and soma Walters aged 19, both of the area, as issued.
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Wm. B. Thorn
Gertrude EB. Gould
Seattle
H. Haumm
Art
Arbitration board proposal discussed amid chamber plans
The chamber of commerce reviews county affairs road law and city affairs including a 9 member local arbitration board for labor disputes. Donald Fletcher proposed the board be composed of chamber members and employers while excluding labor union representation. The Lake Washington canal committee met at 2:90 PM and will likely propose recommendations.
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Chamber of Commerce
Committee On County Affaire
Donald Fletcher
Lake Washington
Chamber
Hotel Theft: Camera and Altar Stolen from Albemarle Room
Mrs J K Hunt reported a break in at the Albemarle hotel last evening. A camera and an altar were taken from her room and police said the case is under investigation.
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J. K. Hunt
Albemarle Hotel
New Free Methodist Church Permit Filed in City
A permit was issued today for a frame church 43 by 57 feet for the Free Methodist congregation at 1601 and 1406 Terry Avenue. The estimated cost of construction is 3500 dollars.
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Flist Free Methodial
Terry Avenue
American Family Mobbed in the Netherlands
An American family touring Friesland was mistaken for English visitors and mobbed in Amsterdam. The Belgian king’s secretary and his wife, staying at the same hotel, received the same treatment. The incident will be the subject of an international inquiry.
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Amsterdam
Friesland
Leopold
Belgium
Will Be Given Another Chance For Offense
Prosecutor Griffith argued for leniency and rehabilitation, saying it is better to attempt to make a good citizen of a man than send him to prison. He noted possible release if the forgery is a first offense and the record is locked up.
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H. C. du Molen
Cornery
Raton
Griffith
Lipton Sails London for America Amid Enthusiastic Sendoff
Sir Thomas Lipton set sail for America today from London, receiving an enthusiastic farewell. Dr. John F P Sweeney and his family returned from a monthlong outing in Chelan County, staying at the home of FE W.
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London
Sir Thomas Lipton
America
John FP. Sweeney
Chiwaukum
Chelan County
FE. W. Bherwood
Adams Exonerated In Police Brutality Hearing
Detective HM C Adams was exonerated by the civil service commission after testimony alleging an unprovoked assault on A Grogan by Adams. Key witness M Cohen supported Adams while Grogan had claimed injuries and bribery attempts. The commission found the charges unfounded.
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HM. C. Adams
M. BR. Cohen
Coleman
Adame
A. Grogan
Grogan
Civil Service Commission
Adama
J. G
Adams
Cohen
Aleo
John Miller
KE. Fender
Second Avenue
Elks Queen Edith Reigns at Tacoma Purple City Carnival
Coronation day marks the opening of the Elks carnival in Tacoma. Queen Edith Rowe is crowned as the city welcomes visitors from across Washington. The Elks’ association reports a grand groundwork with exhibits, concessions, arches, and electric lighting already installed for a record Northwestern celebration.
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Edith
Mise Edith Rowe
Carnival Association
Purple City
the Elks
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