Foggy morning causes four collisions on Seattle waters
In heavy morning fog four steamers collide on Elliott Bay and nearby channels. The Manette and Tremont exchange blows leaving the Manette damaged and laid up at West Seattle. The Renton, Dode, and Florence K also suffer minor damage while navigating near Colman Dock and city buoys.
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Elliott Bay
Al-Ki Point
Manette
T. H McMillan
Tremont
Fiest
Artington Dock
Colman
Seattle
Port Blakeley
Columbia Street
Renton
Larnerd
Florence K
Dode
Puget Sound Navigation Company
Doney
Nome City
Swetisher Hearing Opens in Frankl in Serious Case
Police Judge George hears 17 petty cases before noon. W D Wood collapses drunk. ten day sentences are handed down. John Anton Vehove and Johanna Swetisher face preliminary hearing for murder of John Swetisher as Dr David Livingston testifies. Hearing expected to last into afternoon with many foreign witnesses.
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George
W. D Wood
John Anton Vehove
Franklin
Johanna Swetisher
John Swetisher
Swetisher
Woot
Sweticher
Pver
David Livingston
Jane Swetisher
Rormmele Moret Jackrim
Jackrim
Chinese student attacked by thugs near Maynard and Washington
Lin Tong a 14 year old Chinese student was beaten with a rock and kicked unconscious near Maynard avenue and Washington street around 9 36. A man in a yellow and white striped sweater was seen by Tong. Dave Genat was arrested on suspicion but released. Police seek another suspect alleged to have done most of the cutting. No motive given.
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Lin Tong
Maynard Avenue
Washington Street
Tong
Man
Bny
Dave Genat
Trolman Chipman
Vanderbilt's New Yacht Warrior Costs Big And Sails Fast
Glasgow reports American millionaire Jonesan F. W. Vanderbilt accepting delivery of theWarrior the third private steam yacht. built by the Alisa Shipbuilding Co at Treen Ayrshire the 1259 ton vessel measures 253 by 32 1 2 feet and exceeds 15 knots in trials reaching nearly 16 with 3000 horsepower quadruple engines. The schooner rigged fast cruiser features a long promenade deck a richly decorated drawing room and reportedly a crew of many with annual upkeep around 150 000.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Jonesan F. W. Vanderbilt
Alisa Shipbuilding Co
Treen
Ayrshire
Warrior
George L. Watson
Clyde
Bushido in Japan and the duty of cheer in conversation
The text explains the Japanese word Bushido as a guideline for not dwelling on sorrows in social settings. It asserts Japanese people observe cheerfulness in public, avoiding distressing topics, especially about personal matters, in the presence of others outside the immediate family.
University Heights Residents Seek No New Stores
Residents of University Heights filed a petition with the board of works urging the city to halt building permits for new stores and shops in the district to preserve its residential character. C H Horr of the University Community club urged designating a garbage dump site for the north end to avoid transporting waste to the tide flat city dump.
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University Heights
Board of Works
C. H. Horr
University Community Club
Embroidered Buttons Trend in Victorian Fashion
Embroidered buttons on shirt waist sets in white linen feature tiny violet patterns. They attach with a tiny safety pin to the back of the covered mold and can be removed for washing. Linen is removed, laundered, ironed, and replaced to preserve appearance. A larger linen covered mold for a belt pin matches the pair.
Why Look Old The Case For Color In Fashion
An essay argues against aging fashion norms urging women to embrace color over black. It contends dainty hats and white waists fade, while black garments seem forced on older women. Wearing color is framed as a natural, pleasing alternative that preserves youthfulness without looking odd.
Pole Line Crew Hired for City Right‑Of‑Way Work
The board of public works secured 30 laborers through the city employment office to set up poles along the municipal Hight plant right‑of‑way. First work to begin on efacen hil.
Davis Receives McCaw Davis Nomination in White Sulphur Springs
The ceremony for former Senator Henry Gansaway Davis as nominee for vice president took place near the Greenbrier hotel with over 1000 attendees. Davis accepted the nomination after a formal notification from the committee, amid speeches by West Virginia leaders and a group photo.
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White Sulphur Springs
Aus
Henry Gansaway Davis
Tis
Green Hriar Hotel
West Virginia
Wil Hams
Perry Belmont
James H. Vahey
Massachusetts
Williame
United States
Williams
W. R. M'Call
Wisconsin
Boyish Tacoma Girl Lured by Ex-Convict in Continental Tour
Jennie Morricos a 17 year old Tacoma girl rode with Edward Hyde alias Edgar Hyde across the continent. Hyde, an ex convict wanted by authorities, is serving a vagrancy sentence and in trouble for abducting her. She is detained at Helena House of the Good Shepherd. authorities plan to return Hyde to finish his ten year sentence in Walla Walla.
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Ing
Jennie Morricos
Ed Grant
Tacoma
Ida Miller
Grants
Edward Hyde
Hyde
Ce Ee
Miss Morrison
House of the Good Shepherd
Helena
Edgar Hyde
Walla Wailea
Snsani
Morrison
Walla Walla
Water Shutoff Affects Fifth Avenue Area
Water will be shut off tomorrow from a.m. until p.m. on Fifth Avenue and Fifth Avenue South from Madison to Martin Street.
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Fifth Avenue
Madison
Matin Street
Disruptive Gospel Tent Preacher Taken for Sanity Exam
Charles Sansom caused a disturbance at a Palford gospel tent on Monday night claiming the holy ghost filled him. He preached to the city jail and was examined for sanity by Dr Harrison after remarks about a "great light" in his head. Deputy Sheriff Dowtrey transported him to Breflacoom.
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Charles Ransom
Palford
Stellacoem
Mansom
Pallard
Aspel
Ransom
Fila
Dr. Harrison
Sansom
Breflacoom
Dowtrey
Sarah Milan
Mental patient restrained after county jail incident
A woman was taken to Steilacoom yesterday after a disruptive episode at the county jail. She raved incessantly while there and guards had to hold her hands to prevent tearing at her clothing.
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Steilacoom Yaterday
Kilmer Turns Swamp Root Boss Into New Paper Success
Willie Sharpe Kilmer, Swamp Root general manager, ventures into publishing with the Binghamton Press in Chenango Valley. The 12-page evening paper serves 40,000 residents at 2 cents, showing a daily net of 7,212 and proving Kilmer’s belief in evening papers for advertising value.
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Willie Sharpe Kilmer
Swamp Root
Kilmer
Binghamton
Chenango Valley
Pennsylvania
Pinghamton Preas
Preas
United States
Tums
New England
Middle States
Hearing on Collision Between Tremont and Ramona
Maritime inspectors heard witnesses about the collision of the liner Tremont and the sound steamer Ramona on Monday morning. Evidence from vessel officers makes it difficult to assign fault. Tremont losses are estimated at 79000 mainly for lost time, Ramona at 3000. Walter Byers failed to identify a 28 dollar check to John Murphy, who claimed he endorsed it to Lewis DeGroot. the paper proved valueless and Murphy was arrested.
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McMillan
Arlington
West Seattle
Weasel
King & Winge
Sarah M. Renton
Port Blakeley Navigation Company
Tremont
Walter Byers
Byers Tranefer Company
John Murphy
Murphy
Lewis DeGroot
City Tax Levy to Rise as Board Weighs Next Year’s Costs
City officials forecast the coming year’s tax levy will not decrease and likely rise due to municipal improvements and higher department budgets. The finance committee plans to study estimates, with projected operating expenses topping 2.4 million dollars and a possible 300 thousand dollar increase over this year.
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Board of Equalization
City Council Finance Committee
Board of Equaliation
Riplinger
Finance Committee
Grout
Baaia
Cook
Fire Department
Delaney
Police Department
Sargent in Custody for Berkeley Jewelry Theft
Karl A. Sargent a University of California student and former University of Washington football player surrendered to authorities in San Francisco. He faces charges of petty larcenies tied to jewelry and apparel taken from Benjamin Dallerup's Berkeley home. He plans to use kleptomania as a defense and hopes for light punishment after meeting his victim.
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San Francisco
Karl A. Sargent
University of California
University of Washington
Sargent
Benjamin Dallerup
Berkeley
Ernay
Water Committee Meeting Postponed On Illness Of Chairman
Owing to Councilman Zbinden illness the fire and water committee meeting is postponed to tomorrow night. The chairman has missed recent meetings but is expected to attend then. Key items include the billboard ordinance and the water rate reduction bill. You'd Better Look. Hats sale at 7x N. Brooke & Co. 1331 2d avenue.
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Tee
Equalization Board
N. Brooke & Co
2D Avenue
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Vanderbilt
the Board of Public Works This
City Employment Office
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Washington
Olumbia
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Coyly
Jefferson
Wice
St. Louis
Mr. Hyde
Jennie Morrison
Tramp
Montana
Sen
Bate
Mont
Accord
Ballard
Council
Comptroller's
Heattle Electric Company
Cedar Falls
Seventh and Yealer
Water Department
Dallerup
Man Zbinden
the Council
Shafer Bros
Second Ave
University ST
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