Amur Strikes Rocks Near Port Simpson in Fog
The steamship Amur ran aground on a reef near Port Simpson on December 6 during foggy conditions while en route from Skagway with 33 passengers aboard. Most passengers escaped without injuries as the ship limped off rocks at high tide and was later anchored at Port Simpson awaiting orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway
Amur
Port Simpson
Pfarration
Skagway
Ketchikan
C. DD. Lane
Trailat
Port Simpeon
Furallon
Port Bimpoon
Angry Italian mob traps Great Northern foreman in depot
A dispatch from Leavenworth reports an afternoon attack on M. Florence, an extra gang foreman, by a mob of angry Italians at a depot. They threaten to shoot him if he leaves, have torn down bunks, and complain of unpaid wages. Sheriff called to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Florence
St Paul
Sheriff
Florence
Despondent husband kills wife and three children then himself
In Cleveland, Roscoe W. Derby, a machinist, shot his wife Della and children Rose aged 4 and Thomas, then killed himself at 1 am yesterday. Despondent over finances, he had been gambling on the races. poolroom tickets were found at the scene. The killings appeared premeditated with the wife shot in bed and signs of struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Derby
Alice
Thomas
Cleveland
Roescoe W. Derby
Roscoe W. der
Della
Rose
Chileans Face Colombian Dilemma Over Canal Plan
The article notes Chilean involvement in a Panama Canal dispute with Colombia, stating Benor Martines will not meddle due to affection for Colombia. It claims Chile anticipates economic gain from shipping routes via the Magellan Strait and predicts the canal would end the bust of tension.
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Panama
Benor Martines
Colombia
Chile
Straits of
Magellon
Hene
TransAtlantic Liner Finland Strands on Approach to New York
The Finland, an immense liner carrying about a thousand passengers, ran aground near Ninevenskuis while en route from Antwerp to New York. Crew and passengers remained aboard as divers and salvage teams work to refloat the ship. portions of cargo were removed to aid freeing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flushing
Holland
Dee
Red Line
Finland
Ninevenskuis
Antwerp
New York
Frisco Man Sets Deadly Record In Fatal Asphyxiation
In San Francisco on a Saturday a coroner ruled the deaths of John Lundin Parcy Nelson James Tyson Miss Jennie Crowley T Kawabata and Il Murakami as accidental. The victims included a railway fireman a laborer a miner a dress model and two fishers.
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Ban Francisco
John Lundin
Parcy Nelson
James Tyson
Jennie Crowley
T. Kawabata
IL Murakami
Robbery at J Carkeek ranch injures Chinaman
Six young men attacked Chinamen at J Carkeek's ranch near The Wedoons seeking hidden cash. They demanded surrender and ransacked the house, finding only dollar change. One victim, Ing Wit, was stabbed but survived. robbers fled believing him dead. Sheriff’s posse hunts the assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tag Mon
Sherif
J Carkeek
Ing Mon Yit
Ing Wit
Fireman Shot on Sixth Avenue Near Weller Street
John Finley, a fireman aboard the revenue cutter Manning, was shot Saturday night near Sixth avenue and Weller street after a dispute at a New York wine house. Finley entered the establishment, bought drinks, and left amid a fight when an Italian assailant fired twice, striking him in the left breast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Finley
Revenue
Manning
Sixth Avenue
Weller Street
Wayside Mission Hospital
Finley
New York
Fire Chief Backs Private Exchange for Fire Department
Fire Chief Cook urges the board of public works to authorize Independent Telephone Company to install a private exchange for the fire department. The company will set up 25 lines and an exchange at no cost and maintain the system for 25 a month, aiming to greatly improve department efficiency. The Sunney system is currently used by the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Board of Public Works
Jeffries in Burlesque Munroe Vaudeville Act in Boston
In Boston Jeffries appears in burlesque as his sparring partner Joe Kennedy trains him. Jeffries is billed as the conquering world champion and Munroe joins a vaudeville act offering speeches mocking his rival. The scene features a staged sparring sequence and bold claims of readiness to meet all challengers.
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Boston
Jack Munroe
Champion Jeffries
Hoston Theater
Munroe
Jeffries
Bae
Munroes
Rottar
Faye Empharie
Charming New York Girl Competes In Physical Culture Contest
Ming Ethel Bradley of New York is described as one of the most beautifully formed contestants in a physical culture contest at Madison Square Garden. Her voluptuous figure and luxuriant dark hair accompany a pretty face and vivacious persona as she prepares to perform during the week of December 2.
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New York
Ming Ethel Bradley
Madison Square Garden
Krant vs Attell Rematch Hopes Derailed by Injury
In a Victoria bout planned for Thursday night the lightweight challenger Krant faced Attell. Krant broke a knuckle early, fighting through pain, and Attell dominated as the dispute over rounds remained unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Krant
Caesar Attell
Victoria
Tehter
Boye
Attell
Krant
Bic Knuckson
Early January football clash looms between Idaho and Washington State
Readable fragments describe a January game setup between the University of Idaho and University of Washington at Spokane with two Idaho players traveling home after New Year. Other notes mention a shipwreck match schedule, a Jersey team event, and coaching shifts including Hughie Pennell retained and a former gridiron star chosen.
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University of Mineleven
University of Idaho
University of Now New
Corbett Lines Up Theater Work Amid Show at Madison Square Garden
Report mentions Jim Corbett accepting a weekly fee to publicize, with The Preneh Concert band hired for the automotive show at Madison Square Garden. It notes Corbett's training and fading prospects as a full fledged artist, and Fitzsimmons planning a future fight with Gardner while Gardner keeps returning.
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Madison Square Garden
Board rejects bids for five street improvements
The board of works rejected bids for five street improvements as too high. William Stanley's bid of 012 for Blewett Street and Evanston avenue work was accepted while other single bids for Brooklyn Avenue sower Kilbourne Avenue sewer and related projects were rejected. Four bids for Twenty fourth Avenue grading and two for Jackson Street sewer were deemed too high.
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Board of Works
William Stanley
Blewett Street
Evanston Avenue
Brooklyn Avenue
Kilbourne Avenue
Twenty-fourth Avenue
Jackson Street
Barbers Union Sees End to Price Dispute Among Shops
J. P. Prentice, secretary of the local barbers union, says the price dispute among city shops is limited to morning papers. A price scale of 3 cents for a haircut and 1 cent for a shave or 2 and 10 cents respectively has been agreed, ending prior contention. The Burnside has recovered the cable end at Arlington dock and will sail for Manila later this week.
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J. P. Prentice
Barbers Union
United States
Burnside
Arlington Dock
Ville de Mulhaure
Table Ship
Manila
Beattie Bowling Club To Host Local City League Meeting
The Athletic Club of Mowiyn faces a challenge from the Arcade alleys team for a series of games with a coal town club. First match to be in Beattle, second in Hlosiyn, third on a neutral ground next month. A city lamp league meeting is set for 6 o clock tomorrow, with open attendance and a formal session at a hotel after a public gathering.
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Mowiyn
Hae Bone
Artiete
Hd Hthes
Hianawers
Alieya
Sone
Leure
Hlosiyn
Allega
Tomne
Beattie
Thore
Tacome
Yorke
Seattle
Bryan in Russia and Rare Shark Found at Hood Canal
W J Bryan spends hours with Toletoy and tours Russia then dines with Ambassador McCormic in Petrograd. A rare long named shark, a scyierhinus profun iorum, inches long, was caught in deep water at Brinnon Hood Canal by F A Robinson, adding to the estate university museum.
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Petersburg
Dec
Toletoy
Russia
William J. Bryan
Ambassador McCormic
Brinnon
Hood Canal
F. A. Robinson
Meteor Train Wreck Near Godfrey Kills Three
The St Louis and San Francisco Meteor train derailed near Godfrey Kansas at 6 30 this morning due to spread rails. The engineer and conductor died instantly and nine bodies were recovered from the wreckage with reports of a severe smash-up.
Welsh celebrate St David's Day in Seattle with two gatherings
Seattle Welsh community marks St David's Day on March 1 with two programs one in Welsh and one in English. A committee led by John D. Jones Dan Davies John Bawarda Lloyd Jones J H Hughes J B Thoman K L D Jones Captain D P Davies BE RE Hughes and Rev J W Jones organized the events. The Hawaiian steamship arrived from Tacoma and is berthed at pier No 1 loading 4000 tons of lumber for the Hawaiian islands and sugar for New York at Honolulu.
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St. David's Day
Seattle
John D. Jones
Dan Davies
John Bawarda
Lloyd Jones
J. H. Hughes
J. B. Thoman
K. L D. Jones
D. P. Davies
BE. RE. Hughes
J. W. Jones
Tacoma
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
New York
Marroquin's Eventful Rise in Garber Controversy
Dr. Jane Manuel Marroquin, president of Colombia, is portrayed as a skilled politician and schemer who seized power in a staged election. The account claims he dismissed rivals, declared opponents unfit, and even aided the detention of Sanclements before Sanclements died while escorted across the mountains. A revolution reportedly rages as Gen. stage unfolds.
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Jane Manuel Marroquin
Colombian Republic
South America
Iinelight
Marroquin
Sanclements
Colombian political turmoil cited in 1900s power struggles
A retrospective on Colombia's 1900s politics alleges double dealing to extend power. It accuses Dr. Caro of backing puppet leaders, mentions Marroquin’s alleged betrayal, Ospina’s arrest, and the Hay-Herran canal treaty rejection as pivotal errors fueling conflict with the United States. Marrequin is described as 78, tan and slender.
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Eral Pedro Nel Ospina
Marrequin
Ospina
Hay-Herran
United States
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