Fire devastates Montana stables and lodging houses
A major blaze in the J. J. Buntley block at Fourth and Washington gutted lodging houses and the Montana stable. A Japanese laborer died, two men were injured, and 31 horses and 4 cows died as the fire, likely started by a discarded cigar, raged through hay and wood structures. Estimated damage reached $26,000 as rescue efforts failed to save many animals.
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Washington
New York
Montana
J. J. Buntley
Fourth
T. Koeigeoiml
Charles Amergon
Sufe Anderson
Wayside Hospital
Montand
Main
Montana Lodging House
J. H. Lynch
J. W. Coleman
Montana Stables
Department
Howsees
T. N. Tatter
Worhington
Bastley
Desperate Fire Ravages Washington Lodgings and Stables
A massive blaze at Washington lodging houses and stables claimed many animals and endangered guests. One white horse fought through smoke then died. the road mare Half Past Two perished. Firefighters, tenants, and a Chinese woman sensing danger helped alert others. Insurance covers part of the losses, while owners face prosecution claims over unsafe conditions.
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Horges
Bari
Alaska
Tacoma
Beattie
Montana Stables
Berlin Dye Works Marine Laundry
Lynch & Coleman
Wreck injures scores on Rio Grande express in Colorado
A Rio Grande express derailed near Durango as it left a bridge, killing three and injuring about twenty. Fifty passengers were trapped in overturned coaches. Kate Porter of Silverton lost an arm, John Schofield suffered internal injuries, and M. C. Harris was also internally injured. A man saved many by moving a red hot stove away from survivors. The cause was a broken part of the train.
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Durango
Col
Rio Grande
Kate Porter
Silverton
John Schofield
M. C. Harris
Mall Clerk
Steve
Schofield
Denver
Fire Rips Van Nuys Hotel In Los Angeles Causing Heavy Loss
A major blaze at the Van Nuys Broadway hotel in downtown Los Angeles injured six firemen and forced 1106 guests to flee. The building burned from 8 o clock last night, collapsing floors and destroying the structure with an estimated loss of 200000 dollars. Several women fainted and were carried out as flames spread, menacing the nearby Angelus hotel and threatening to trap occupants inside.
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Washington
C. T. Ontland
Ostieand
Anderson
Acros
Alfred Carlson
Los Angeles
Cal
Cty
van Nuys
Broadway
Angelus Hotel
Multicar Los Angeles Streetcar Collision Injures Forty
A three streetcar wreck in downtown Los Angeles at Second Avenue and Spring Street injures forty people and shocks many more. Runaway streetcar struck another car and sent it into a Hollywood car. Almost every passenger was hurt and many taken to hospitals. Crews remained at the scene as residents of the city and suburbs were involved.
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Spring St
Hollywood
Georgetown Poolrooms Face Sudden Closure Rumors
A circulating rumor claims Georgetown poolrooms must close within a week with all gambling halted citywide. The talk blames former mayoral candidate George Brown for stoking a moral crackdown after a gambling hub’s alleged growth declined. Prosecutor Mackintosh indicated willingness to prosecute if evidence is provided.
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Georgetown
George Brown
Cate
Mackintosh
Jers
Olympic Foundry Moves Plant to Georgetown
The Olympic Foundry plans to relocate its plant from Seath Eighth and Plum mer to Georgetown. A $6,500 item has been purchased. The Chicago, Milwaukee & 5&J will reach Seattle through the Natches pass.
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The
Olympic Foundry Company
Seath Eighth
Plummer
Georgetown
Iite
Ben
Chicago
Milwaukee
J. Paul
Seattle
Natches Pass
Mail van held up near Spokane bridge by masked robbers
Driver Graham of the West Seattle mail wagon was stopped at 9 20 this morning on the Spokane bridge by two masked highwaymen one with a red handkerchief and the other with a newspaper Shots were exchanged and several rounds hit the mail bag Graham fled with his team and without losing any mail bag contents The wagon was loaded with Christmas goods
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Graham
Two Men Shot in Tacoma Bar Brawl
In Tacoma on December 26 William Howell killed two would be assailants Ord Steel and Oscar Welfinger during a drunken brawl at the Steamer saloon on Pacific Ave. Both victims were jailed with Howell and are not in serious condition.
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Tacoma
Ord" Steel
Oscar Welfinger
William Howell
Pacific Av
Vietime
Howell
Steele
Welfinger
Steel
Secon
Tia
Upturned Canoe Leads to Drowning tragedy near Bellevue
Charles Wilson, 20, a greenhouse employee, drowned when his canoe overturned off Bellevue near Teach Park yesterday afternoon. Rescue efforts failed. the body has not been found as police plan further recovery attempts. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Wilson of 6702 Phinney Ave.
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Charles Wilson
Teach Park
Wilson
Bellevue
A. T. Wilson
Phinneyav
Russia Braces for General Uprising Christmas Day
Petersburg reports planned attacks by revolutionists as Russia faces a crucial test between monarchy and a potential republic. Rebels claim strength, while authorities fear a nationwide strike in Odessa and peasant uprisings amid hunger and cold.
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Petersburg
Russia
Livonia
Baltic
Great Day for Tars in Seattle Harbor
Christmas morning in Seattle harbor features sailors from many nations relaxing aboard ships and enjoying company meals. Vessels arrive, crews celebrate with dinners and gifts from employers, while tugboats and passenger craft shout Merry Christmas as ships depart or anchor.
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Seattle
Sendoge
Washington notes on riots and trade and local gifts
Shanghai reports calmer conditions yet anticipation of riots tonight. Marines from American British and German forces prepared to provide protection. Trade law enforcement and subsidy bills feature in ongoing discussions as exports to China and Japan dominate government statistics. The Washington Idaho Montana Railway presented Palouse citizens a 10179.90 Christmas check to secure right of way. Dr. George M Freeman and Miss Geneva Violet Lang to wed at six this evening. Seattle Liderkrans plans Christmas celebration at Ger man ia hall with special songs.
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Shanghai
China
Japan
Washington, Idaho & Montana Railway Company
Palouse
George M. Freeman
Geneva Violet Lang
Walla Walla
Freeman
Seattle
Seattle Liderkrans
Geremania Hall
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