Damages Paid in Pallard-Fort Lawton Crash Settlement
The widow and one month old child of H. B. Bimonton received a total settlement from Seattle Electric Company for all damages after the Pallard-Fort Lawton street collision. A $3,000 award to the widow and a $3.00 waiver for further claims were part of the deal, with funeral expenses covered and other injury claims in the range of $200 to $600 settled. The agreement settled the child's $5,000 suit and a similar claim by Mrs. Simonson, plus the company offered $5,000.
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Milwaukee railway franchise approved with depot setback
The corporations committee agreed to grant the Milwaukee railway’s franchise after a concession to set the passenger depot 30 feet back from the sidewalk on Lat Ave. The depot sits on the block bounded by Istav Utah Massachusetts and Atlanticsta. City officials demanded the setback to avoid sidewalk blockage.
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Battleships for the Pacific Coast plan outlined
In San Diego February reports say the navy will appoint a vice admiral to head the Pacific squadron from a coast port with headquarters. He would oversee Pacific coast and China station admirals. Congress must approve, and plans for a battleship squadron in Pacific waters are under way.
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Explosion Kills Many at Kanawha Coal Mine
Feb 9 report from Gakhila West Virginia describes a disastrous mine explosion at the Mewart Collieries parallel mine. Thirty nine men employed. 18 bodies recovered. Most victims are Hungarians or Black workers. Gas pocket triggered the blast cutting ventilation and sealing exits.
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Mewart Colleries Company
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Fauite
Kanawha
Funeral Stopper Reveals Misidentified Valencia Victim
A funeral for Henry Osland, night watchman who lost a life on the Valencia, was halted after a misidentification. The casket should have held another Valencia victim named Hell, prompting a swift notification to Osland’s family and church officials.
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Osland
Jury Called for Carroll This Afternoon
A jury called for Carroll was summoned this afternoon as Sheriff Smith prepared to provide further proceedings in the case.
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Fir Carroll
Sheriff Smith
Coroner's Jury to View Remains in Street Car Death
The coroner's jury will view the remains of Henry Simonsen, the man killed in Wednesday's street car wreck, to determine whether an inquest shall be held.
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Henry Simonsen
Seattle Bank to Close for Lincoln's Birthday Holiday
The Seattle bank will close all day Monday in observance of Lincoln's Birthday a legal holiday in the state.
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Lincoln
Testimony Conflicts in Valencia Wreck Inquiry
United States Attorney Frye led hearings on the Valencia wreck with Captain Chris Nilsen of the tug Wyndda as the first witness. Nilsen said heavy winds prevented him from going beyond Cape Flattery and denied receiving wreck orders while attempting to land at Padena head. Passenger Frank J. Campbell reported the life preserver weighed 70 to 80 pounds and had to be cut away to reach safety. he also said there were no fire drills on the trip. A. W. Hawkins testified similarly, noting no fire drills occurred.
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United States
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A. W. Hawkins
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Alice Roosevelt Message: Reader seeks Alice Girl status
A terse inquiry asks if the reader is an Alice Girl and whether their name can be added to the Alice Roosevelt message in The Star. The note repeats the request, seeking confirmation and inclusion.
Wedding Message From The Seattle Daily Star
A ceremonial card to Miss Roosevelt on her wedding day requests readers to add their names and ten cent contributions to Seattle Daily Star for transmission. The Star covers the processing and postage costs as part of the message delivery.
Alice readers urged to send dimes for Roosevelt wedding message
The Star asks Seattle and surrounding residents to send a dime with their name attached to a telegram for Miss Roosevelt. Readers from Seattle and nearby towns are asked to participate, filling space on the message to Washington, with a deadline one week before the last day for receipts.
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John Dory Reveals Two Broken Ribs After Collision
John Dory, among badly injured crew members from a Ballard car line crash Wednesday, was found at home to have two broken ribs. Initial hospital prognosis said he was movable and not in serious danger, but a later examination revealed rib and spine injuries with possible internal complications and severe bruising.
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Seattle Electric Company
G N Railway Plans California Entry from Portland
Rumor says the Great Northern Railway will announce a California route from Portland through the Sacramento Valley to Sacramento and on to San Francisco, challenging the Southern Pacific’s control of the region.
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San Francisco
Coal operators endorse Indy conference decision
Chicago reports that coal operators accepted the scale committee’s report and endorsed the committee’s action at the Indianapolis conference. They refused to concede to the miners’ demands.
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Tuinota
Indianapolis
Pastor denounces Seattle Electric after Interbay collision
Reverend Kirkwood of Beattie Presbyterian denounces the Seattle Electric company over the Wednesday streetcar wreck. He vows to address the congregation on Sunday night, criticizing lack of ambulances, unsafe double tracks, and antiquated block signaling. He calls for safer service and public demand for improvements.
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Seattle Electric Company
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Beattie Electric Company
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Electric Company
Seattle
Beattie
EVICTION ROW AT GREEN LAKE INVOLVES OLDER COUPLE
Hugh B. Crockett says he acted out of necessity when evicting J Gustin and his wife from the Green Lake cottage. Neighbors and Crockett’s wife’s kin assist the elderly pair who are over 70, as Crockett asserts he has supported them for five years and offered aid to their son, but financial needs forced sale or mortgage of the home.
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Senator Gorman Recovering After Attack
Washington February 9 Senator Gorman is said to be recovering from illness after an attack that threatened serious complications. He plans to travel south to recuperate.
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Wapfhington
Gorman
Tannhauser 225 Lion Show Praised By Savages Opera Fans
The audience lauds Colonel Savage for bringing English Grand Opera to the city with Wagner's Tannhauser. Critics note the orchestra was underpowered but the chorus and soloists, led by Mr. Schenk, impressed. Attendees filled the house as society flocked to the performance.
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Miss Bennyson
Star defends Barth against Times and P L false claims
The Star rebukes the Times and P L for misquoting Seattle Christian Endeavor president Barth about credit for securing the 1907 convention. It notes Barth refused an untruthful claim and states The Star published a genuine written commendation from Barth. The Star also details its fund raising for the convention and Blethen’s half measures.
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