Governor John R. Rogers Dies After Brief Illness in Olympia
Olympia December 27 Governor John Rogers died after a six day illness. He showed signs of pneumonia and failed to recover despite consultations and stimulants. Death occurred shortly after 4 pm in the company of family with no consciousness regained. Family members in California and London could not reach the bedside in time.
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John R. Rogers
Olympia
John Rogers
Bogers
Helen Rogers
Blackman
Mr. Lister
Seatte
Geovim
J. W. Mowell
Nigath
Ingham
Edwin Rogers
Puyallup
London
California
Robert
Stanford University
Albert
Sanancisco
Affray in Samar Forces U.S. Troops Repulsed
Advices from Samar report a clash between a small unit of Americans and local Filipino forces. The engagement near Shoetiel involved nine infantry and 18 natives. U.S. troops repulsed the attack after a fierce hand to hand fight with heavy losses on both sides. Several Americans were wounded. two non commissioned officers and five privates fled. Capt. Schoeffel, noted for Cuban and Chinese campaigns, is mentioned in relation to earlier investigations.
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Samar
Frank Schoeffel
West 1
En Point
Schoeffel
Postponed London Dockyard Steamships To Be Built
Two large new steamships for the Pacific trade at the Eastern shipyard near London Conn are postponed indefinitely. They were to be the largest freight cars in the world and were expected to launch next summer under J J Hill president of the Northern Steamship Co.
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London
Conn
J. J. Hill
Pacific
Goth
Northern Steamship Co
Mr. Hill Ie
Ledge Strikes Ship Anchored Off Oregon Sinks Quickly
A bark laden with lumber for Europe struck a harbor ledge near Or and sank within minutes after its anchor held. The crew reportedly abandoned ship as water flooded the hull and efforts to rescue them continued.
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Dee
Europe
Obsequies in Olympia delayed for son’s arrival
Arrangements for the funeral are unsettled as the bereaved mother, prostrate from grief, hopes to postpone the obsequies until her oldest son, in England, can arrive. Friends expect to persuade her that a delay is impracticable and a state funeral may be held in the coming days with five companies of state militia to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Nemienow
England
Puyallup
Mittha
Spontaneous Fire Destroys Cargo On Shinano
The Shinano of Nippon Yusen Kaisha arrived Port Townsend with a fire in the hold of cotton and other cargo. Fire was extinguished by water from the boilers as the ship proceeded to Smith Cove. Purser Karmid notes the blaze began after four days from Victoria with no panic aboard.
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Seattle
Nippon Yusen Kaisha Line
Japan
China
Port Townsend
Port Townsend Bay
Oscar Klocker
Wildwood
Smith Cove
Orientia
Karmid
Victoria
Pacific
Terra Firma
John Rankin Rogers Governor and writer from Maine to Washington
John Rankin Rogers born September 3 1838 in Brunswick Maine pursued pharmacy then owned drug stores in Mississippi and Terry edited the Kansas Commoner at Wichita. He moved to Washington state in 1880 entered politics as county official and legislator, founded a school law, became governor after a long career as writer and public figure.
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Brunswick
Boston
Mans
Terry
Cumberland County
Kansas
Harvey County
Kansas Commoner
Wichita
Kan
Puyallup
Ture
Missouri Ship Launch Nears Amid Record Visitor Interest
Newport News Va December 7 1930 Practically everything is ready for tomorrow’s launch of the battleship Missouri Officials expect a record crowd from distant places to witness the event The Missouri will join the Wisconsin as a test battleship and costs about 4600000 to the government
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Newport News
Missouri
United Sates Navy
Wisconsin
Negligence Fails in Ambulance Delay After Fall at Stevens Hotel
Albert Abrams, a teamster, fell in front of the Stevens hotel on Tuesday afternoon and lay bleeding on the street for about 30 minutes before a vehicle reached Providence hospital. Co. M. net, Stevens hotel clerk, spent 15 minutes trying to reach police headquarters by phone but the lines were busy, delaying the ambulance. The jailer and officers eventually secured transport, but Abrams died soon after arrival at the hospital.
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Albert Abrams
Stevens Hotel
Hospital Co. M. Net
Abrams
Providence Hospital
Burglary at Fremont Leaves Home Prized Items Intact
Burglars broke into the residence of A. L. Walters at 1305 Forty-second avenue Fremont that night. They ramaged the house seeking money and did not steal jewelry or clothing. A child's bank with about $2 was missing. Entry was gained by prying a window. Detectives are investigating.
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A. L. Walters
Forty-second Avenue
Fremont
Plague in Honolulu Reported With Six Deaths
Ad vices from Honolulu dated December 20 report six plague deaths since December 1. Infected districts are undergoing thorough fumigation to halt spread.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
Seattle Deaths and Funeral Notices
Fay Robinson seven year old daughter of C M Robinson died at Seattle General hospital this morning. The body is at Bonney and Stewart's. The funeral of Mrs Florence Campbell was held from the First Baptist church at 2 o'clock this afternoon with interment in Lake View cemetery. H A Grover died at Fremont last night aged 478 years funeral at Gutterworth's chapel at 1 this afternoon interment Mount Pleasant cemetery. The funeral of John Heart was held from Bonney and Stewarts chapel at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
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Fay Robinson
C. M. Robinson
Seattle General Hospital
Bonney and Stewart's
Florence Campbell
First Baptist Church
Lake View
H. A. Grover
Fremont
Gutterworth’s
Mount Pleasant
John Heart
Bonney and Stewarts Chapel
Judge Henry M Bride Washington Governor Elect
Henry M Bride longtime Washington resident and former superior court judge is chosen to fill the vacancy caused by Governor Rogers death. A California native and lawyer by training, he built a Seattle and Mt Vernon practice, led a law firm with Preston and Carr, and earned the nickname Judge from his bench career. He is seen as strong and conservative and allied with the Northwestern Republican faction.
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Oates
Washington
Rogers
California
McDivide
LaConner
Skagit County
Mt. Vernon
Seattle
Harold Preston
Gen. B. M. Carr
MeBride, Carr and Preston
McBride
Superior Court
A0 Year Old Hero in Buffalo Fire Dies
In Buffalo one house fire at Chas lun dry address claimed the life of 10 year old Joe Mundry while attempting to rescue his brothers Frank 7 and Adam 3. The blaze broke out early while parents were away. Joe rushed to their room, knocked out window panes, and perished from heat and smoke.
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Joe
Frank
Adam Mundry
General Miles denies 1904 presidential bid
Washington C D December 27 an intimate friend of General Miles denies in authoritative terms reports that the general plans to enter the 1904 presidential race. The denial comes amid repeated inquiries and rumors following Miles criticism of the Schley- Harmon verdict.
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Washington, D. C
Miles
Schliey-Bampson
Sneak Thief Robs Residence on Union Street
A thief entered the home of R. Anjamin at 64 Union Street last evening and stole an overcoat and a hat. The incident is under investigation by local police.
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R. Anjamin
Union Street
Lightship Umatilla Reef No 7 Returns to Post After Repairs
The lightship Umatilla Reef No 7, under repair at Morans, departed this morning to coal at the bunkers and resume duty off Cape Artery, after sustaining heavy damage in the gale of December 4.
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Umatilla Reef
Morans
Cape Artery
Hotel Break-In Reported. Watch Stolen
Thomas Thatchie reported to police that someone broke into his room at the Fremont hotel on Flrat avenue south last evening. A gold watch and chain were taken.
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Thomas Thatchie
Fremont Hotel
Flrat Avenue
Authorities act after Vienna gambling episode at Jockey Club
In Vienna authorities respond to last Saturday’s gambling episode at the Jockey Club where $500,000 vanished in a single sitting. Non Austrians involved will be expelled from the country.
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Vienna
Jockey Club
Exercise could extend life to 100 with 20 minutes daily
A physician states that just twenty minutes of daily physical training alongside mental education could help most people live to age 70 without illness and potentially reach a century. The claim emphasizes practical, regular exercise as a health tool.
Three Men Die In Sharpsville Furnace Explosion
In Sharpsville Pennsylvania on December 27 three laborers Martin Clary Howard Dickson and James Bartlett were fatally burned in an explosion at an 80 foot furnace. The blast sparked a wall of fire trapping workers above and drawing hundreds of onlookers as rescuers fought the blaze. The cause appears to be gas buildup with no immediate explanation.
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Sharpsville
Martin Clary
Howard Dickson
James Bartlett
Pittsburg
Frederick and Nelson buyer sets East trip for business and pleasure
Mr H Nettleton, buyer for Frederick and Nelson, departed for a two week eastern journey to visit furniture showrooms in Grand Rapids and Chicago. He will then visit friends in Kansas City Minneapolis and Montana.
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H. &. Nettleton
Frederick and
Nelson
Grand Rapids
Chicago
Freight car nearing completion for Madison street line
The Heattle Electric Co carpenter shop nearly completes an immense 20 foot freight car weighing over five tons. It will operate independently of passenger coaches and handle all Lake Superior traffic, aiming to ease freight movement on the Madison street line. In Denton Texas John Pruett died from injuries after a bizarre accident involving being pressed between two chairs with a companion standing on his chest. Marriage licenses issued include Geo B Stone and Mattie Morris, Fred Vinton and wife, Geo L Bean and Magrete Van Fiect, Adolph A Glertech and Annie A Moore.
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Heattle Electric Co
Madison Street
Denton
Texas
John Pruett
Kadell
Geo. EB. Stonebridge
Mattie Morris
Lea Fred Vinton
Wits’ A
Everett
Geo. L. Bean
Magete van Fiect
Seattle
Adolph A. Glertech
Annie A. Moore
Georgetown residents seek brick paving and rail relocation
Georgetown citizens meet with county commissioners to push for road paving with brick or asphalt, preferring brick. They urge Seattle Electric Co to move its track to the road center and to maintain Hehta every 400 feet as per franchise, with County Surveyor White present. Some favor macadam, though paving advocates call it a few fast horses’ preference.
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Georgetown
Seattle Electric Co
Hehta
White Way
Nell Cropsey Death Revealed as Suicide in River
Elizabeth City report states Nell Cropsey daughter of a wealthy planter disappeared after a quarrel with her lover James Wilcox. The case sparked a nationwide manhunt with rewards posted. Wilcox's demeanor drew suspicion as authorities connected him to her disappearance.
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Elizabeth
N. C
Nell Cropsey
James Wilcox
Wilcox
United States
Seaton's Execution Nears as Governor May Intervene
William Alden Seaton faces imminent execution one week away as governors eye possible commutation or respite. Sheriff’s office aides anticipate a change in governorship could affect the case. Seaton remains cheerful yet restless, mentioning a pleasant Christmas and accepting gifts from supporters while preparing for the end. He reports smoking heavily and awaiting unclear fate.
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William Alden Seaton
Rogers
McBride
Seaton
Wreck Creates Pyramid of Wreckage in Middletown
An Ontario and Western train crash near Middletown New York killed the engineer Melville Whiting fireman Charles Millard and trainmen Richard Budd Patrick Duffie with two others initially missing later found crushed beneath debris. The engine and forty cars piled into a pyramid as they fell, burying victims under tons of wreckage.
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Middletown
N. Y
Ontario & Western Railway
Melville Whiting
Charles Millard, Sreman
Richard Budd
Patrick Duffie
White Ship Went Ashore Near Smith Island
Captain Libby of Puget Bound Tug Company reports the four masted white vessel Minnie A Caine ran ashore on Smith Island while towed by the Magic from Port Townsend during the night storm. Tug crew swore to Port Townsend to save the vessel but it ran aground. No lives were lost. three men work to haul the ship off.
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Libby
Puget Bound
Smitha Island
Minnie A. Caine
Magic
Port Townsend
Smiths
Street Railway Mail Service Proposal Considered
The Washington post office seeks to start a street railway mail system in the city to collect and distribute mail more efficiently. It would use two mail cars to gather mail from remote stations including Fremont Green Lake Interbay and the station at Jackson Avenue and Taylor Street Cedar Street and Denny Way and Madison at Fourteenth.
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Washington
D.C
Beattie
Beattle
Fremont
Green Lake
Interbay
Jackson Avenue
Taylor Street
Cedar Street
Denny Way
Madison and Fourteenth
Weather Outlook for Seattle and Vicinity Tonight and Saturday
Tonight in Seattle and vicinity expect fair skies followed by a Saturday with occasional rain. Southeast winds rise to fresh to brisk levels, bringing cooler conditions and a potential changeable period through the day.
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Seattle
Vicinity
Mrs Dennis Will Live Despite Assault
Washington December 27 Ada Dennis, victim of a mysterious assault, has greatly improved and is out of danger. Physicians report she regained consciousness after days of stupor and will not be questioned until fully recovered. Recovery depends on rest and absence of distress.
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Washington, D. C
Ada Dennis
Nasault
Ahern Proposes Board for Staffing Stage Actors
Troy Assemblyman Ahern introduces a bill to appoint an assigning and supervising board of acting and actors. The proposed three members would be named by the governor to examine applicants and determine fitness and qualifications for engaging in the business.
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Troy
N. Y
Assemblyman Ahern
Omaha man cures cocaine habit jail escape scheme foil
Jatler Flynn of Omaha reports a cure for cocaine victims and aids Monse ley in jail. Mosely formerly a cocaine fiend devised a pie ruse to obtain drugs via a boy at his cell. The jailor exposed the plot and Mosely had eaten pies without cocaine.
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Jatler Flynn
Omaha
Neb
J. B. Monseley
Mosely
Moseley
Flynn
Ann
Miynn
Ocean to Ocean Travel Time Gains Highlight American Rail Progress
A 15000 mile rail race from the Pacific to the Atlantic shows major time savings. Since January 1 1899 travel from New York to San Francisco shortened by 16 hours 80 minutes. Since November 8 this year the Northwestern Union Pacific and Southern Pacific systems cut 1 hour 40 minutes more.
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Pacific Ocean
United States
Atlantic
New York
San Francisco
Northwestern
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
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