Explosion at stone quarry kills one worker
An employee of a stone quarry was killed in a dynamite blast when a hot open flame ignited stagnant powder. The victim Trost was thrown and torn, his clothes shredded, with about 29 dollars recovered from his pockets. Remains were sent to Beattie and Stewart for funeral arrangements under Italian benevolent aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jame! Trozzi
Seattle Bridge Company
Port Orchard
Beattie Brid
Loo
Bua Imeanger
Trossi
Woorish Pretender Uiterly Defeated in Battle
A partially legible report describes a decisive victory for the Sultan over a rival claimant. It notes scattered remnants of the foe, the slain, and triumphal observances in a port or city as defenders claim complete success.
Corbett Recalls Murderous Desperado Years Ago
The report recounts a veteran trio recounting a violent encounter with a desperado years past. John admits involvement as time frames blur while authorities describe a jail cell confrontation. Corbett reportedly faced a dangerous attempt and warded off blows with improvised defense as officers responded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
John
Isle
Cor- Mave
Corbett
City police chiefs ousted amid service row
A city controversy ends with ten policemen reportedly out of work after a dispute over mayoral appointments and a council investigation. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text, but the dispute centers on chief Sullivan and the acting police leadership and their reappointment status.
Health Officer Carrelieht Plans Eastern City Visit
Health officer Carrelieft will spend a month visiting his aid home in Newton and will inspect health departments in major Eastern cities. He will study garbage crematories and report findings to the city council regarding proposed crematories in Beettle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrelieft
Alan
Newton'Vorn
Citiew
Beettle
Government engineer arrives to advise four story federal building
Bernard Talcott, engineer from the Loc al improvements office in Washington, arrives to consult with local officials on the new federal building. He recommends four stories to fit congressional limits and aims to harmonize department needs, hoping contracts can be let early this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KB Bernard Talcott
Government Supervising Architects
Washington, D. C
Jerday
Congress
Talcott
Harmoniae
Small Fires Stop Quick In Multiple City Incidents
Two small fires halted in four different sections of the South about 8 o clock last night. One occurred at a Bree in Wilbar cafe on One Avenue near James Street. another at East Lake Avenue and Mlewett Street. Each blaze was extinguished without trouble with damages not exceeding 15 dollars at any location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbare Cafe
James Street
Eastlake Avenue
Mlewett Street
Free Dispensary Established By Featthc Physicians
Two weeks after organization by Featthc physicians and charity workers a free medical dispensary is ready to treat charity cases. The office of Dr. Silliman in the Arcade block handles all dispensary work with board members including Dr J A MacKinnon Caton T Cooke Dr K R Rey Ross Dr J W Halley Dr Harry A Ishaw and Dr W A Silliman. Alfred B Gardner returns to aid in pursuing Mrs A Lloyd Smith who is charged with swindling women in bogus oil stock deals. The 284th anniversary of the Christian Dadenver movement was celebrated by youths in local churches with special programs at Plymouth Congregational Viret M FB and Second Presbyterian churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Featthc
Silliman
Yelclane
J. A. MacKinnon
Caton T. Cooke
KR Rey Ross
J. W. Halley
Smith
Alfred B. Gardner
Mra
A. Lloyd Smith
Gardner
Aone
T Cane
Mra. Smith
Naval Academy graduates early to supply navy officers
Annapolis February graduation day marks the class of this year completing their course. The ceremony was moved forward from June, a departure from the Spanish War practice, to meet the wartime need for officers in the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Monarch Book Co Swindle Allegation In Superior Court
Archibald Rutherford files a complaint in the superior court alleging Monarch Nook Company misrepresented its affairs. He claims he was named company agent and superintendent for Washington, but another man was appointed to the post. Rutherford says the swindling firm exposed by the Star forced Beattie to relocate last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Rutherford
Superior Court
Monarch* Nook Company
Washington
Monarch Company
Star
Beattie
New York Coming to Port for General Overhaul
The cruiser New York is set to arrive at the sound navy base on February 16 for a general overhaul. The work aims to restore full propulsion and combat readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sound Navy
Guarded by Troops in Waterbury After Trolley Strike
In Waterbury Connecticut on February 2 guards, under state orders, protected the city as trolley strike tensions rose. Gov Chamberlain dispatched state police and two Gatling guns to the area with no cars running after dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watehbhury
Conn
Twenty four drown in Avon wreck tragedy
Copenhagen February 2. The latest dispatch states that 24 members of the Avon wrecked crew have drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Trial Begins for Dr Alexander at Indiana Medical College
In Indianapolis on February 2 a trial started for Dr. Alexander of the Indiana Medical College the first of several men charged in a grave role case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Alexander
Indiana Medianl College
Railroad Commission Fight Next in Olympia Debacle
The Washington legislature braces for a major clash over the railroad commission bill. Governor McBride has rallied anti railroad forces, with Warburton Crow and Wilson spearheading the effort. Debate will touch calendars and possible extra sessions as factions divide along party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Legisature
Mc Bride
Harold Preston
Levi Ankny
Mclride
Railroad Commission
House
Renate
McDiride
Warburton
Crow
Senate
Wilson
Railroad Committee
Geo
Conference on Wages Sparks Impatient Mood in Indianapolis
Conferees in Indianapolis today clashed over wages as Mitchell warned operators an eight hour day is non negotiable. Sources fear no agreement within a week and warn a general strike may follow if talks fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Mitchell
Body Found Floating Off King Street
A decayed unknown man was found in the bay at the foot of King Street. He wore a Mackinaw coat and blue flannel overcoat. no letters or papers identified him and no money was found on the body. Coroner's men removed the corpse and transported it to Bonney & Stewart's morgue for examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hodges
Pacific Coast Company
Bonney & Stewart
Ben Allen Ex Senator Laid To Rest In Simple Funeral
Hundreds of friends and associates bid farewell to Senator Ben Allen at a grave side service led by Rev Edward Lincoln Smith. Attendees included Olympia figures Governor Henry Melville and U S Senators Levi Ankeny and others. floral tributes poured in from longtime associations. Interment occurred at Lake Cemetery with numerous judges and officials as honorary pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Allen
Washington
Benator
Howre
Hara
A Hadi
Edward Lincoln Smith
Olympia
Gover Henry Meliride
United States
Levi Ankeny
Witton
Haro
Cornwell
Te. Hamilton
Moditrar
Lewis
Phil Kidemilier
Hanck
Philbrick
M F. Gose
Hoyd F Tallman
Mitchell Gr
J. Rameey
Manford
Mark Fullerton
H. G. Mereve
Thurman
J.P. Hoyt
Greene
Lake Cemetery
Cold Weather Strikes Skagway Alaska Fire Damages Homes
A severe cold spell in Skagway Alaska caused fires and freezes damaging homes and contents. Fire crews evacuated residents and kept areas protected as schools planned to stay closed until early February due to the extreme conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skagway
Alaska
Baroness Sternberg Arrives to Pursue Social Circle Rise
Baroness von Sternberg, newly arrived German ambassador's spouse, seeks prominent place in Washington society. She is American by marriage, daughter of Langham the Idaho miner, and niece of Ar r Langham of Lapalevilie, with strong local connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
Nome Carriers Arrive As New Frontier Town Grows
Feb 2 Nome letters report more arrivals than last year with 1 200 men in camp and new strikes. A mile long skating rink opens and is well patronised. Nome health officer tends to residents and a Fremont library opens its first Seattle branch tonight with a reading room becoming a full library on Fremont Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawson
Nome
Fremont
Seattle Iie
Fremont Avenue
Men
Blowatt Street
Continuance in All Smoke Cases Delays Hearing
Court delays smoke nuisance trials to accommodate Jacob Furth of the Beattle Bree iris Company as witnesses and defendants, with hearings postponed until tomorrow.Experts discuss smoke consuming stokers and devices used to reduce smoke and fuel waste at Diamond Ice and Storage Company and other firms amid municipal orders to abate smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furth
Beattle Bree Iris Company
Tacoma
Lome
George
Deler
J. B. MacDougall
Albert Mannen
Diamond Toe and Borage
Perry
Tauto Re
Charles E. Crane
Diamond Iee and Storage Company
Crane
Star
Duluth
Venezuela and allies seek compromise on customs share plan
A proposed one month preferential share of Venezuela’s customs receipts to the three allied powers aims to save their prestige. After the period, all nations would share the proceeds pro rata to claims, with Peter Owen and British officials weighing acceptance amid tensions between England, Germany, and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bowen
Triple Alliance
Porto Cabello
la Guaye
of All Nations
Howen
Washington
Peter Owen
Venesvuela
London
Minieteren
Germany
England
America
Special Cars for Women Promote Clean Gown Wearers
A brief notice highlights special cars for women designed to keep gowns pristine. It emphasizes reliability and care, appealing to shoppers seeking fashion-friendly transportation options.
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Patel Treas
Stene
Trost
Venezuela
Woorish
Uiterly
4Anler Corbett
NAVAL
Monarch Book CO
Gov. M’bride
Kilkenny
Orday
Pierce
Ekedh
Whatcom
Endar
Semaranx
Meliride
Ias
Newdre
Sears
van de Vanter
Oregon
Carmen
Columbia River
Portland
Dariners
Jon de Vanier
van de Page
Senith
Ha Rey
Conmanlt
Flehertoe
King Street
Beneter Allen
Baroness Sternberg
Jacob Furth
Diamond Ice and Storage Company
North
Seattle
Cuisens Laight and Power Company
J. Beott Beker
Beker
Pittsburg
Cownell
Willemestad
Curacoa
Revolutioniats
Castro
Lake Washington
A. Lawrence
Pioneer Square
Herbert
TheOnterd Deli
Cheltenham
Adams & Blanchard
Second Ave
Hinckley Block
Lumber Exchange
Second Avenue
Rit
Main
Independent
Stewart & Holmes Drug Co
First Avenue
Yukon
Steve
N. W
First Ave
Spring St
Firat Avenue
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