Four Collisions In Fog On Elliott Bay Coast
Early morning fog caused a series of nautical mishaps on Elliott Bay. The Manette rammed the Tremont, damaging its bow and forcing the Manette to lay up for repairs. The Renton struck a log and damaged its crank shaft, then jammed the Colman dock. The Dode grazed a beacon and possibly Nome City, with only minor stem damage. The George F. Starr hit a boom but sustained no injuries.
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Elliott Bay
Al-Ki Point
Manette
T. H. McMillan
Tremont
Arlington Dock
Colman Dock
Seattle
Port Blakeley
Colman
Columbia Street
Renton
Larnerd
Florence K
Dode
Puget Sound Navigation Company
Doney
Nome City
George F. Starr
Swetisher Hearing Deliberations Pursue Murder Case
Police Judge George handles seventeen petty cases in one hour as W D Wood suffers a drink related fit and is jailed. Mrs Swetisher and Sant John Vehove face preliminary hearing in a murder case tied to John Swetisher with witnesses including Dr. David Livingston and an Italian interpreter.
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George
W. D. Wood
Buckley
John Anton Vehove
Franklin
Mre Johaena Swetisher
John Swetiaher
Mra Swetisher
Wood
Mra
Swetisher
David Livingston
Romolo More
Jackrim
John Swetisher
Vehave
Mire
Bwetisher
Chinese student attacked by thugs near Maynard and Washington
Lin Tong a 14 year old Chinese mission student was cut on the hand and struck in the head with a rock and kicked unconscious around 9 30 pm near Maynard avenue and Washington street. Dave Gensa a young teamster was arrested on suspicion but released on personal recognizance as police search for another suspect alleged to do most of the slashing. The motive remains unknown and a man in a yellow and white striped sweater is described.
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Lin Tong
Maynard Avenue
Washington Street
Tong
al- Dave Gensa
Chipman
Vanderbilt's New Yacht Warrior Costs Six Figures to Build
Glasgow reports F W Vanderbilt owns a third private steam yacht named Warrior. Built by Ailsa Shipbuilding Co and designed by George L Watson, she measures 1250 tons and 253 feet, tests near 16 knots with quadruple engines. Launched February 3 with a crew of 49 and annual upkeep around 150000 pounds, the vessel features lavish interiors and a full length passage deck.
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Glasgow
Scotland
F. W. Vanderbilt
Ailsa Shipbuarding Co
Treen
Warrior
Ayrehire
Millonaire
George L. Watson
Portalan
Clyde
Bushide and Japanese courtesy in conversation
The text explains that Japanese people avoid dwelling on sorrows when with others. It notes a word meaning Dont tell your trouble and describes cheer as a duty in social interactions. The piece links this courtesy to manners and avoiding distressing personal topics.
University Heights Residents Seek Ban on New Stores
Residents petition the board of works to stop issuing building permits for stores in University Heights to keep the area residential. C. H. Horr of the University Community club urged designating a new city dump site for north end garbage, noting the current tide flat dump is the only option and action has stalled.
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University Heights
Board of Works
C. H. Horr
University Community Club
Embroidered Buttons Rise In Popular Style
The article notes covered and embroidered buttons as a fashion trend. White linen buttons are adorned with tiny violet fermette or ferret garlands and are often secured with a small safety pin. Linen can be removed for washing and ironed before reassembly for a fresh look. A larger mold with embroidered linen matches the buttons for a belt pin.
Why Look Old How to Dress to Look Younger
A speculative essay argues against defaulting to aged fashion by wearing black and dull grays. It suggests women can appear younger without looking conspicuous and notes the ease of adopting lighter tones instead of clinging to traditional “old” attire. The piece treats personal style as a choice rather than a strict rule.
Pole Line Construction Underway At City Light Plant
The board of public works secured 36 laborers via the city employment office to set up poles along the municipal light plant right of way. First work begins on Efacon Hill.
Davis Receives Democratic Vice Presidential Nomination Notification
In Sulphur Springs Virginia a crowd of over 1000 greeted former Senator Henry Gassaway Davis as he received formal notification of the Democratic Party’s nomination for vice president. He appeared with Perry Belmont and James H. Vahey of Massachusetts, accepted gracefully, and promised a formal reply in November.
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White Sulphur Springs
Aus
Henry Gassaway Davis
Green Friar Hotel
West Virginia
Wil- Tame
Perry Belmont
James HM. Vahey
Massachusetts
Williame
St. Louis
United States
Joan & William
W. TL M'Call
Wisconsin
Davis
Her
W. L. Peel
Atlanta
Mr. Davis
Hyde Led Young Tacoma Girl Astray
BATE Mont Aug 17 According to city police Jennie Morrison a Tacoma girl who rode as a boy with Ed Grant now identified as Kedward Hyde ex convict is detained at the House of the Good Shepherd Helena Hyde also known as Edgar Hyde was jailed for vagrancy and assault with intent to rob released on parole in 1903 authorities plan to return him to Walla Walla to finish his sentence and pursue the girl who accompanied him on a continental tour and vanished with him.
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Jennie Morrison
Ed Grant
Tacoma
Ida Miller
Grants
Kedward Hyde
Hyde
Irla
House of the Good Shepherd
Helena
Edgar Hyde
Walla Walla
Morricon
Water Shut Off Notices Along Fifth Avenue
Water will be shut off tomorrow from 4 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Fifth Avenue and Fifth Avenue South from Madison to Main Street.
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Fifth Avenue
Madison
Main Street
Religious Fervor Ends With Man’s Detention in Steilacoom
Charles Sansom rained disturbances during a gospel tent meeting in Mallard causing police to remove him. He claimed a holy livelihood, declared a “great light” in his head, and insisted others must be born again. He was sent to Steilacoom for sanity examination. A 60 year old woman, Mrs. Sarah Milan, also shown religious fanaticism.
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Charles Sansom
Mallard
Stellacoom Sansom
Lalpel
Sansom
Dr. Harrison
Py Hortes
Ransom
Steilacoom
Downey
Sarah Milan
Woman Taken to Stellacoam After Raving at Jail
A woman was taken to Stellacoam yesterday after raving at the county jail. Witnesses say she screamed continuously and had to be restrained to prevent tearing at her clothing.
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Stellacoam
Kilmer Succeeds in Publishing Swamp Root Daily Paper
Willie Sharpe Kilmer, former Swamp Root general manager, started a local newspaper six months ago. The Binghamton Press in Binghamton New York now reports a sworn net daily average of 71212 making it a notable success. Kilmer quotes Leonis Kilmer on advertising value of evening papers and cites strong local reception.
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Willie Sharpe Kilmer
Swamp Root
Kilmer
Binghamton
Chenang 0
Pennsylvania Line
Binghamton Press
Leonis Kilmer
United States
Willme
New England
Middle Staten
Hearing on Collision Between Tremont and Ramona
Local marine inspectors heard witnesses on Monday morning about the collision of the liner Tremont with the sound steamer Ramona. Vessel officers gave evidence and fault remains uncertain as to who is responsible. Tremont losses are estimated at 18000 dollars for time lost and Ramona at 3000 dollars. Walter Byers failed to identify a 28 dollar check he gave to John Murphy, who passed it to Lewis DeGroot. the paper was valueless and Murphy was arrested.
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McMillan
Arlington
West Seattle
King & Winge
Sarah M. Renton
Port Blakeley Navigation Company
Tremont
Loas
Ramona
Walter Byers
Byers
City Plans Higher Tax Levy for Next Year
City finance committee foresees operating expenses rising to about 2.32 million for next year as department estimates push the levy beyond the current 12 to 11 mills. Officials warn a 300 thousand dollar increase is likely even after cuts, with new municipal lighting and water projects adding to costs.
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Board of Equalization
Seseton
City Council
Kiplinger
Finance Committee
Lkely
Comptroller
Beattie Electric Company
Cedar Falia
Seventh and Yealer
Water Department
Sargent in Custody
Karl A. Sargent, UC Berkeley student and former UW football player, surrendered to authorities in San Francisco to face multiple petty larceny charges. He described kleptomania as his defense while seeking leniency, after taking jewelry and apparel from Benjamin Dallerup in Berkeley. He promised the victim he would be punished as lightly as possible.
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Ban Francisco
Karl A. Sargent
University of California
University of Washington
Sargent
Benjamin Dallerup
Berkeley
Water Committee Meeting Postponed
The water and fire committee meeting is delayed due to Councilman Zhinden’s illness. The postponement shifts the bill on the billboard ordinance and water rate reduction to tomorrow night. The note mentions the council’s absence from the equalization board and last meeting but expects Zhinden’s recovery in time.
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Tee
Equalization Board
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