Sewer Gas Explosion Shocks Chicago
A sewer gas blast at Twenty first and Archer Streets in Chicago caused a three story frame building to collapse and sparked fires across several blocks. Dozens injured. eleven bodies recovered in the ruins and more people reported missing. Police expect the list to stop growing as fires are controlled and injured mend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fir
Otto
Dutcher
Otto Trostie, Jr
Ima Trostie
Anna S
Mamie Trostie
Fred Troatie
Trostie
Sophie Domestic
Enthal
M. Kaufert
Chicago
Concert at Plymouth Delights Packed Congregational Church
Aliee Greer Miss Rosemary Misa Glen and W R Had delighted a packed house at the Congregational Church in a concert that benefited the building fund. The event was enjoyable and a good sum was realized for the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliee Greer
Miss Rosemary
Misa Glen
W. R
Tr Congregational Church
Court notes on a variety of lawsuits and criminal cases
Summaries of several court actions include Mary T L Brown vs Mary FE Phelps for malicious prosecution on Vashon Island where Brown was acquitted and awarded damages. John Sauter sues Tom Gilmore over a Nov deposit in Canadian Dile. Lois J. Easty seeks divorce and alimony with claims of cruelty. a police cross-claim cites a September 20 1901 marriage date dispute. a group including Schmidt, Herman, and Alfred Hardman face grand larceny and burglary charges. Henry H. Beerman sues alleging voting fraud in a district No. 1 election. three men plead guilty to unspecified crimes near Renton.
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Tl. Brown
Mary FE
Phelps
Vashon Island
Phelps Hedd
Mattroes Brown
Omg
John Sauter
Tom Gilmore
Matin
Gilmore
Gimoe
J. W. Brennan
Schmidt
Herman
Alfred Hardman
Henry H. Beerman
Morell
Perjury and Deportation Plea Overturned in Federal Matter
The article notes a short time after, an individual held for deportation gave an affidavit to be born in San Francisco. this claim was disproved yesterday. The Beattie Hardware Company filed a petition in the federal court seeking action regarding Ww. Sparks, claimed bankrupt, and tied to Getchell. Also referenced are appeals involving T. P. Hoa, Pegeon, and William G. Wilson, convicted of smuggling in the U S District Court last June, with forthcoming circuit court appearances in San Francisco.
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United Matrict
Bern
San Francisco
Yeaterday
Beattie Hardware Company
Fed
Sparkes
Sparks
Getchell
Owen Tae Parc
T. P. Hoa
William G. Wilson
United District Court
dea _ San Francisco
Wilson BR. Gay
United Sates
Morrie Government
Kay
Hey Start
Opium Ring Leaders Sentenced in Four-Count Indictment
Hodgson, a Richardson merchant and former postmaster, led a government-charged opium ring. Nine men faced bail after four counts. only one count resulted in conviction. Bach received one year in prison and a $1000 fine.
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Hodgson
Richardson
Wison
Seattle
Hoth
Bach
Building permits issued for homes on East Denny Way and Eighteenth Avenue
City engineer approved permits for J. K. B. Austin to build two one million story cottages at 2001 East Denny Way costing 3000 dollars. M. S. Hooper receives a permit for a one story residence at 1006 East Denny Way costing 1000 dollars. Mrs. Clara Gracie is granted a permit for a two story frame residence at 324 Eighteenth Avenue costing 1700 dollars.
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J. KB. Austin
East Denny Way
M. S. Hooper
Clara Gracie
Eighteenth Avenue
Manila Papers Attack Government Transports Sale
The Manila Times and Manila papers denounce selling transports amid a congressional roast of Bacon Mercer Gaines Weeks Green Jack and D Armand. They say Pacific coast steamship and railway interests push to abolish the transport service, amid accidents in Japan and Philippine waters.
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Manila
Mania Times
Uncle Sam
Pacific
Japan
Philippine
Congressional
Bacon
Mercer
Gaines
Weeks
Green
Jack
D' Armand
Washington
Pacific Coast
Phi Beta Fraternity Formed by University of Washington Pharmacy Students
Pharmacy students at the University of Washington have organized a new fraternity with a perpetual charter, the first of its kind on the coast. The group, named Phi Beta, includes members M. Bert Weed B A Benedict M J Lacey Cecil Cox H Cameron J H Smith J T Urquhart A Pike and William M Schoriey.
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Pharmacy
University of Washington
Phi Beta
M. Bert Weed
B. A. Benedict
M. J. Lacey
Cecil Cox
H. & Cameron
J. H Smith
J. T. Urquhart
A. Pike
Whiliam M. Schoriey
Port Townsend Old Settlers mark first white settlers’ landing
On Feb 2 the Old Settlers Association Native Sons and Native Daughters of Washington Lodge of Port Townsend will celebrate the landing of the first white settlers on Puget Sound, marking the nation’s Wth anniversary with a celebrated program.
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Port Townsend
Old Settlers” Association
Native Sons and Native Daughters of Washington Lodge of
Puget Sound
Postmaster Clamps Down on Lottery Mail
Postmaster Stewart orders local office staff to block letters and papers from lottery institutions, seizing a number of items. The move aims to curb lottery fakes and disrupt their use of the mails.
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Stewart
United States
Hop tariff on Australia could hit Washington brewers
C C Ramary, a local hop dealer, told a Star reporter that Australian soil will decide the tariff's impact. if Australia grows hops well, Washington Oregon and California growers lose. if not, brewers face higher costs and prices may fall next season.
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C. C. Ramary
Washington
Oregon
California
Australia
Mayor Receives Inquiry on Laura Mendlewerst at City Hall
Mayor Humes received a letter from Mrs. W. W. Carter of Republic asking about Laura Mendlewerst said to be a stenographer at city hall. No such employee is listed, so the mayor referred the matter to the police chief.
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Humes
W. W. Carter
Republic
Laura Mendlewerst
City Hall
Ninth Ward political intrigue and candidate chatter
Widespread talk in the Contrary Ninth ward centers on alderman nominations. Murphy, nicknamed Rother Murphy Honest BU, seeks renomination while Brook and dark-horse candidates threaten. Republicans contemplate shifts with Goddard out, leaving Latena Brooklyn or Green Lake in play. The Fifth precinct hosts M J Lund as avowed candidate with possible opposition, and the scene hints at anti-Humes sentiment at the convention. The piece also notes theatre and concert events featuring Christopher Jr and Wagner's band with Mrs Lotte Sheldon Thompson as soloist.
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Ninth Ward
Precinet Cluba
Ftrienda
Hyron Helps
William Murphy
Murphy
Rother” Murphy
Bu” Murphy
Herbert F. Brook
Interbay
Snook
A. J. Goddard
Fremont
Goddard
Latena
Brooklyn
Green Lake
Feldon
Latona
M. J. Lund
Bennet, Whithhbam & Lund
Lund
Hofmann Tonight and Stage Treasures at The Grand
Theaters feature Josef Hofmann in a solo piano recital noted for his refined touch and lyrical phrasing alongside a busy lineup. Murray and Mack present at Third Avenue. uptown stages show Human Hearts with its pathos and humor. Grand hosts The Prisoner of Zenda and Rupert of Hentzau in a double bill with new scenery. Christopher Jr. at Beattie Theater promises witty society comedy.
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Josef Hofmann
Tennyson Aaid
Swinburne
Mozart
Weber
Hofmann
Possensen Rubenstein
Bach
Techaikowsky
Hofmannia
Murray and
Mack
Third Avenue Theater
Uptown
Anthony Hope
Rupert of Hentzau
Christopher, Jr
Christopher Jr
Halph Stuart
Manhattan Company
Beattie Theater
Market Update on Western Avenue Weather and Staples
The milder weather brightens general business on Western avenue though continued rain suppresses activity today. Buyers are few with demand focused on staple goods as prices hold. A heavy load of apples from Eastern Washington and a car of potatoes arrived. Grain activity increases, especially chopped feed, and a fresh shipment of grapefruit reached the street selling in assorted sizes.
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Western Avenue
Washington
Pricing list of fruits vegetables and provisions weekly
A dense catalog of produce prices includes lemons $1.75 to $2.76 a box, apples $1.25 to $2.50, oranges $2.00, pineapples $5.00 per dozen, lemons and limes with varied quotes, cranberries $9.00 per barrel, potatoes $24 per ton, and assorted dairy and meat prices. Regional notes list Washington creameries, New York cheese, and regional grain and feed rates for Seattle area producers.
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Puget Sound
Washington
Renton Hill Improvement Club to Meet This Evening
The Renton Hill Improvement Club will meet at J. P. Wilson's residence on Eighteenth Avenue and Madison Street. They will discuss park and park ing strip improvements, consider a street railway extension, and decide on a regular meeting place.
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Renton Hill
Nome Beer Five Gents Nome Beer Five Gents
A Nome special notes a bleak outlook for winter as overland mail arrives. Trade is depressed with no work or money, beer prices have fallen to five cents, meals cheap but unsatisfactory, and many saloons closed after a liquor license deadline. Winter work is scarce. Candle Creek excitement fades.
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Nome
United States
Hittie
Candle Creek
Vfulrheven
Pope Defeated by Emerson in Seattle Club Billiards
In a handicap billiard match at the Seattle Athletic Club, Pope was defeated by Emerson for first place. Emerson extended a 6 run to finish, while Pope made a 26 point high run. The winner received a gold medal trophy, with plans for a second prize umbrella and a future tournament starting soon.
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ET. Pope
WH. Emerson
Seattle Athletic Club
Pope
Mr. Emerson
Emerson
J. L. Moore Han
Gov McGraw Heads East for Maine Visit
Gov. McGraw leaves tomorrow evening for a week long trip to his old home in Maine and will travel via New York City. He will be gone eight weeks in total.
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Ken
John H. McGraw
Maine
New York City
Rainier Heights Club to Meet at Oltmans Hall Friday Evening
The Rainier Heights Improvement Club will gather at Oltmans hall tomorrow evening at o'clock. The meeting aims to discuss local improvement efforts and community plans.
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Rainier Heights
Oltman's Hall
City approves stairs upgrade for Standpipe site
City council votes 1700 for constructing stairs to the Keen Anne Stand pipe top but delays due to lack of proper materials. Plans and specifications were given to Assistant City Engineer Beott. Estimated total cost of the improvement is 400.
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Keen Anne
Beott
Berryman Absconds From Dawson After Debts and Flight
Chas Serryman, a former Dawson saloon keeper, disappeared leaving a 200 debt. A warrant failed for service as he crossed the boundary. He fled by steamer with Hilly Thomas on Christmas Eve, seen near Porty-Mile. Reports place them along Forty-Mile river or the Yukon toward Bugle, avoiding arrest on the American side. Kerryman, lessee of Villa De Lion, could not collect rent from him. Merry man deserted his wife.
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Dawson
Chas, Serryman
Caplan
Yukon
Hilly Thomas
Porty-Mile
Forty-Mile
Kerryman
Villa de Lion
West Dawson
George de Lion
Dull Dinem
Merryman
de Taon
White Horse
Ahagwa
Committees
Belkirk
Fraternal Brotherhood Hosts Night at Carpenters Hall
The Fraternal Brotherhood held a white night at their hall in the Carpenters Union building on Fourth Avenue between Pine and Pike streets. Members were installed while a brief program preceded Garin’s address.
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Carpenters’ Union
Fourth Avenue
Pine and
Pike Streets
Garin
Light Day Menu and Lace Making in Victorian Home Arts
An itemized light menu lists breakfast coffee and desserts, followed by a detailed tutorial on point lace making. It describes parchment and newspaper backing, crowning with linen, and precise stitching to create delicate groundwork and patterns. Tips on wedding decoration include chrysanthemum and calla lily motifs, ribboned arches, and display ideas.
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Chrysanthe Hume
Piano Tone Praise Sparks A B Chase Upright Choice
A reader praises the A B Chase piano for its liquid warm tone, calling it the best upright piano made. The opinion counsels against other brands, noting A B Chase pianos as the sole word here.
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Mous
A. B. Chase
Hamilin
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