Pacific coast railroad line described from Aberdeen to Montana
The dispatch outlines a transcontinental route from Glenham, S D to Mussel Shell valley and Whitehall Montana, with tunnels and bridges on the line. It confirms plans to begin construction and access rights down the Cedar river, addressing prior rumors of delay and absorption by other lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenham
S& D
Aberdeen
Standing Rock Indian Reservation
North Dakota
Montana
Yellowstone River
Terry, Mont
Pereroth
Yellowstone
Forsyth
Porcupine and Home Creeks
Mussel Shell Valley
Harlowtown
Montana Railroad
Lomberd
Northern Pacific Railroad
Mixsouri Pacific
Minsouri
Jefferson
Whitehall
Butte
Pipestone Pass
Chicago
Cedar River
Coloma Wrecked Off Cape In Gale Reaches Shore
The Coloma was wrecked ashore at Cape Thursday night amid heavy seas. The vessel drifted after a fierce gale and was rescued by the British Columbia survey steamer Quadra. The crew arrived in Victoria that afternoon, while the Coloma, under Captain T Johnson, sailed from Everett Tuesday with a lumber cargo for San Diego.
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Cape
Berren Place
Quadra
Victoria
Merchants’ Exchange
Coloma
Everett
San Diego
Apt. T. Johnson
Pacific Shipping Company of
San Francisco
Meamer Captains Called to Receive Log Books
A historic notice requires American naval vessels in Puget Sound and the Pacific to file and keep complete official log books. Revenue Cutter specifics emphasize accuracy, with masters ordered to maintain forecastle cards and submit copies for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BO American Veserva
Puget Sound
Pacificc
Revenue Cutter Department
James Knox
Puget Bound
University boy for Annapolis appoints Wilkinson in Alaska
Hon Frank Wankey, Alaska's short term congress delegate, names George B. Wilkinson son of Nome physician H. C Wilkinson and Sigma Nu member at the University of Washington. Oregon & Washington Railway petitions Superior Court to condemn a strip of property through Seattle's Maps addition, Lot 8 Block 2, with defendants James A Murray and wife, Christ Peterson and wife, and Mary Jane Durham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wankey
Congress
Alaska
Annapolis
George B. Wilkinson
H. C Wilkinson
Nome
Sigma Nu
University of Washington
Oregon & Washington Railway Company
Superior Court
Maples Addition
Seattle
James A Murray
Christ Peterson
Mary Jane Durham
Thompson trial tainted by juror tampering charge
Tacoma dispatch reports defense claims Judge Snell erred allowing vendors to mingle in the courthouse lobby amid juror questioning. Prospective jurors excused, court recesses ordered as defense and prosecution duel over potential juror influence and a detective’s presence. The prisoner remains immobile and expressionless during prolonged examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Dec
Taleamen
Thompson
Aew Foundation
Morris
Snell
Court House
JL. W Nelson
Ventremen
Stegere
Seattle
Real estate sales reported by A. B. Johnson & Co
James N Wade to Benjamin Meyer sells 1400 acres hop land near Eugene Oregon for 77000. Leman B Peek to John B Wood sells northeast corner of First north and John for 25000. C L Jones to Lindare sells an improved lot on Twenty third near Pine for 26000. J P Jensen to R J English sells part of two lots in Nagle's addition for 7500. David Bain to Fred N Hallett sells part of two lots for 7000. Lebb Realty Co to Vi F Parks sells two lots on Tenthay north between Howe and Newton for 4750.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nagle
David Bain
Fred N. Hallett
Ag kKting
Lebb Realty Co
Vi. F. Parks
Tenthay
North
Howe
Newton
Mad Dash of Street Car Ends in Heavy Injuries in Hill Run
A Jefferson Street trolley car careered down a hill overturning safety and injuring one man seriously while others sustained various injuries. Motorman and conductor fled as passengers leapt free or rode out the wild ride. Providence Hospital received a severely injured Callahan, who cannot recall the night’s events.
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Aix
Saya
Jefferson ST. Hill
Jefferson At
James At
Thirteenth Av
Sifteenth Av
Teelfth Av
Broadway
Jefferson
M. J. Anderson
J. J. Brill
Jefferson Et
D. HM. Callahan
Pasenger
J. J. Jill
Mr. Callahan
Providence Hospital
B W. Mason
Mie
Minnie Croma
Peerencerts
Btar
Hut
Fire in Post Street basement harms store. smoke damage high
Firemen battled a basement blaze under J Friedman & Sons at 903 First Ave. spontaneous combustion started the fire in a pile of rags. Captain William Hodder and several firefighters were overcome by smoke but the blaze was extinguished. Damages totaled about 3000 to the building and hardware, with clothing stock and hotel rooms sustaining smoke harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hodder
Engine Company No. 1
J. Friedman& Sons
Benattle Heat & Plumbing Company
J Friedman & Sons Company
Grand Hotel
Wife Beater Gets Limit in City Court
Mrs. Henry Bauer testified before Judge Gordon that her husband Henry Bauer beat her while drunk. He was sentenced to 63 days in the city jail and the judge urged a warrant for further assault and battery charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Henry Bauer
Bauer
Rower
Captaine Heatmark and Moe face naval inquiry aftermath
The investigation into Captain Heatmark s charge against Captain Moe of the Monticello closed yesterday afternoon. A marine inspectors decision likely comes after the Kitsap and Mon ticello harbor collision on November 22 and a separate inquiry into the West Seattle ferry collision. Marine Inspector Whitney says a Dix Inquiry ruling will come by the end of next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heatmark
Moe
Montcello
Manette
Monticello
Thle Harbor
Kitsap
West Seatie
Whitney
Dix
Seven Die From Cornell Fire in Ithaca
James McCutcheon Jr a Pittsburg student died from burn injuries suffered in the Cornell University fire yesterday. His death brings the toll to seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca, N. Y
James McCutcheon Jr
Pittsburg
Cornel
Bfe
Still Lingering J M Coleman Enters Quiet Stay
J M Coleman remains in a half coma condition after a fairly easy night and is described by attendants as being in a similar state to yesterday. If he dies the end is expected to come almost imperceptibly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Coleman
Ladies Aid Society Banner Opened and Closed Five Day Session
The Ladies' Aid society banner of the Firet M. and Church, which opened last Monday, closed last night after a successful five day session. The musical program last night featured Lester Witton, Misa Ivinelt Borland, Miss Ida Michaele, and Miss Gladys Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Firet M. & Church
Lester Witton
Misa Ivinelt Borland
Ida Michaele
Mise Gladys Worth
Wreck on Southern Rail Line Claims Several Lives
Reports from Danville and Richmond describe a second wreck on the Southern railroad within a month. Four known dead and many feared incinerated as a passenger train rear ended a freight train. The engineer involved had previously steered the earlier crash near Danville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Spencer
Scripps Telegraph Service
Dec
Southern Railroad
Bersons Telegraph Service
Richmond, Va
Dee
Seattle firemen underpaid in salary comparisons
City officials consider a general pay raise for Seattle fire department to attract top talent. A study compares Seattle salaries with San Francisco and Los Angeles, with Seattle chief at 1400 annually versus higher coastal city pay scales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Cook
Moore
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Insrance
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Woman to Hang in Kansas City Case Decision
The supreme court ruled that Agnes Meyers of Kansas City who killed her husband must hang unless Governor Polk grants clemency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Dee
Agnes Meyers
Frank Hottman
Co Myers
Beripee Telegraph Service
Washington
Dec
Supreme Court
West Seattle Plays Kent in Today's Prep Clash
West Seattle basketball travels to Kent for the first game of a scheduled match up. The team will face Kent in a regional contest with early-season implications for both squads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Seattle
Kent
Basketball lineup listing players by position
W. H. Dressel center E. E. Boyd and A. L. Johnson guards G. Calkins and M. Smith forwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Dressel
E. E. Boyd
A. L. Johnson
G. Calkins
M. Smith
Grace Brown's mother recalls her daughter's love and Gillette case
In Herkimer County the mother of Grace Brown tells how the factory girl met Chester Gillette and planned a quiet marriage. She details Grace's trust in Gillette, his apparent indifference, and Grace's letters that have traveled widely after the murder. The mother defends Grace as pure and faithful and hopes the letters aid others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillette
Herkimer
N. Y
Dee
Herkimer Court
Howse
Zola
Hugo
Browning
Grace Brown
Chester Gillette
Billy” Brown
Old Court House
Grace
USA
Housband
Leter
Cortland
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Say
Ervce
Mit
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Pean
Reutilhena
Mar Colomas
Cotema
Vane
Meamer
Green Lake
Heco
Inspector
Neers
Mallard
Mallard and Come Around m—Headl
H—Jacob Yorth
SenPle
America
Lue
OY A. D. Prince
the Star
Mackintosh
Flight of Car
Post Street
Capt. Moe
J. M. Colman
M. E. Bazaar
Oegond
Marlen E. Pew
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