Sinking of Islander Claims 29 Lives
Report of the Islander disaster details 29 dead after striking an iceberg off Douglas Island at 2 15 am. Passengers from Seattle include W G Preston and wife and Mrs J L Wilcox among others. Captain Poote disappeared from a life raft as the ship sank. Survivors describe chaotic evacuation and icy conditions near Juneau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Doyle
Douglas Island
Beate
Steanmehisom
Poote
Bottera
Rowdy baseball brawl mars Everett win over Nonpareil
Everett defeats Nonpareil of Seattle four to one in a poorly played game. Behock shines striking out 19 as crowd fights erupt after a misplay near third base and umpire Metherney holds Le Hou. The melee ends with arrests and players escorted off field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rosa
Wald
Companions
Everett
Elty Bunday
Behock
Mickleman
Seattle
Rendylem
Metherney
le Hou
le Hen
Leeu
Bela
Linihan
Residents Object to Beattie Electric Poles on Street
Fifteenth avenue residents protest a permit allowing Beattie Electric Co. to erect poles in the parking strip between sidewalk and property line. They say poles spoil the street’s beauty and should be placed outside the sidewalk. the issue may be reviewed at a special board meeting tomorrow after the board adjourned Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifteenth Avenue
Board of Public Works
Beattie Electric Co
Whdewalk
The Reaper Poem By Dorothy Phillips
A poem narrates the grim reaper Thath with a sharp sickle reaping bearded grain and flowers until an angel takes the flowers away, refusing cruelty or wrath while the reaper visits the green earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Phillips
Thath
Wreck tale tied to Skagway shipping delay and wedding
The report details a voyage on the Islander with Preston and bride, delayed at Skagway causing return to the States. Myrtle R Robinson, daughter of B H Robinson and Walter G Preston of Seattle, married July at 262 Capitol Ave. Rev. Jenks officiated. couple head to Seattle. Will G Potts notes Preston’s four years at Hotel Diller. baggage remains.
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Phillie
Phillips
W. G. Preston
Omaha
Dawson
Seattle. Co
The
Dillerto
Attle
Preston
Bride
Skagway
White Horse
Omaha Daily News
Myrtle R. Robinson
B. H. Robinson
Walter G. Preston
Seattle
Robinson
Capitol Avenue
Edwin Hart Jenks
Presbyterian Church
Will G. Potts
Hotel
Diller
Grammar School Examiners Appointed by County Board
The county board of grammar school examiners under the new law has appointed examiners to conduct year end tests for class grade pupils. Supt Hartranft named HM Turner of Lake school, Prof M Durham of Bothell, Prof David Thomas of Black Dia.
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County Board of Grammar School
Clasth Gerade
Hartranft
Turner
the Lake School
M. & Durham
Bothell
David Thomas
Black Dia
Hospital free fund drive draws strong church aid
A large audience gathered at Grand Cypera house for a union meeting to endow free beds at Health General hospital. Rev Dr K M Randall noted 1800 beginnings and Mr Lipppy's gift, Dr J T Kagtewon outlined hospital progress, and Mrs Dora Adron spoke on patient care. Rabbi Joseph framed charity as justice, urging business support. total goal cited as 400 to endow each bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Cypera House
Heatth General Hospital
K. M. Randall
Mian Dora Adron
Methodist Episcopal Church
Nandall
Joseph
Tate
Marion Daxter
Mine Adron
D. Carton McAliwater
Hat Styles In Brooklyn Weddings Impress Styles
A Brooklyn bride and another young woman showcase straw hats with light colors and decorative trims. The bride's hat, trimmed with a white fold and green and white straw, draws praise for its fashion and comfort while the second hat features a cream straw, plaid accents, and feathered trimming.
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Brooklyn
Brooklyn Young
Paria
Everett and Greyhound Excursions to Tacoma Carnival
City of Everett and Greyhound advertise the Kike Carnival with a display on this page. Visit Navy Yard. Battleships steamers depart Columbia dock daily at 6 20, 9 30, 10 30 a m 1 16 2 15 and 6 p m for round trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Everett
Greyhound
Tacoma
Elke
Carnivel
Navy Yard
Columbia Dock
Camp News Delivery Offer Echoes City Rates
A promotional note invites readers to receive the Star mailed to their camp address at the same monthly price as city delivery. The offer specifies timing and signifies a direct mail option for campers.
Morley and Henderson Harness and Saddlery Ad
Morley and Henderson harness and saddlery advertise at 212 Occidental. Dr. John P. Sweeney, office Hotel Seattle, has returned from his vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Msorley & Henderson
John P. Sweeney
Omce
Beattle
Eee
Blackberry Brandy Advertises Reliable Digestive Remedy
The advertisement promotes Blackberry Brandy as a uniform and dependable remedy for bowel complaints. It claims wide recognition and personal dependability, encouraging readers to try a bottle.
Important meeting at Union block club rooms Tuesday Aug 9
Union block club calls an important meeting next Tuesday at 7 p m in the club rooms. Kilbourne and Clark Co advertise gas and electric fixtures with a $15 price noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Block
Sp. m
Dart
BR. Crane
EF. H. Wilden
Kilbourne & Clark Co
Palatial Washington Legation for Wu in City
The article notes Minister Wu plans a grand legation in Washington with over 100 rooms built on an Oriental design. It states the Wriiieh government first required a permanent legation by property purchase in Washington, with other powers owning their official homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Ali
Wriiieh
Fratee Han
Japan
Kores
Daily Excursions to Navy Yard Steamers
Steamers leave Columbia dock for Navy Yard at 9:20 and 10:30 a m with round trips at 6:20 p m and other schedules 1:16 and 2215 noted for excursions to the yard.
Alaska Ship Disaster Toll and Gold Loss Report
Survivors endured a perilous ocean crossing after boilers burst tearing woodwork from the ship. The steamer Lucy and Flossie aided by Juneau residents rescued many and housed survivors. Total aboard 186 with 113 saved and 67 presumed lost. $75,000 in gold was aboard, with H. H. Hart losing $95,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Citizena
Juneau
Tkander
H. H. Hart
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Anu
J. L. Wilcox
A. W. Philips
Hte
Jupens
Dr. Phillips
Dorothy
Wii
Gea
Dedwel Co
Wooddine
Armour Packing Co
June Au
the Reaper
Islander
A. W. Phillips
Davehten
Photographa
Chatelaine
Goldman
Cor. Marion
Camera Club
Richie
J. Aronson
Seattle, Wash
Columbia ST
Hind’s
Mennen
Wessses Wright
Kilmer
Minister Wu
Haynes, “Cor. Cotemmia
Tien Ana
Northrup
Treadwell
Lucy
Flossie
Inlander
Floasie
Claeven
iIrd
Pike
Ks’ Carnival
New Seamer
Colman Dock
N. P. RR. R. Dock
ALA
Main
E. Cor
Pike St
Second Ave
Frederick & Nelson
Fince Furniture
Northwest
Rocker
Home Furnishers
Rialto Bidg., Cor. 2d and
Madison
Treen Shoe CO
New York
Dental Parters
First Ave
Howard Building
Mutual Life
Offitte
Portland, Or
San Francisco
Cal
Bonney & Stewart
Third Avenue
Columbia
Telephoto
Farnsworth's Pharmacy
Second Avenue
Star Paint CO
Pjotel Butler
Bon Marche
Queen City Steam Laundry
Fourth Ave
Raymond &Hoyt
Ernst Bros
Tél
Greer
Hirsch’s Pharmacy
Seattle Tailoring Co
Pirst
Geo. McLernon
J. Matzger
A. Lindauer Scientific Optician
Pike Street
Cevac
MEE Chong & CO
C. F. Stolti
Aca
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