Four Diehard Injured In Tacoma Interurban Collision
A head on collision between a special interurban car and a local freight near Tacoma injured fifteen people, four severely. Passengers, including B Smith with a fractured skull and William Moroff with internal injuries, were rushed to Tacoma General Hospital as officials race to determine cause amid damaged tracks and shuffled orders. Conductor Campbell and Motorman Buchanan escaped serious harm.
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Tacoma
Seattle
Seattle Electric
Spring Place
Interurban
May Hospital
W. H. Carson
B. Smith
William Moroff
Convicted Captain Vanschaick to Serve Ten Years
United Press reports the federal court of appeals affirmed Captain W H Vanschaick's conviction for the General Slocum disaster. He remains praised for staying at his post as the ship burned on June 16, 1905, which killed over 1,000, with Vanschaick sentenced to ten years in Sing Sing.
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United Press
NEW RK
Federal Court of Appeals
W. H. Vanschaick
General Slocum
Vanachaick
Sing Sing
Recall Act Enforcement Urges Stronger City Oversight
A correspondent urges frequent enforcement of the recall act by city government and praises Mayor Moore's administration and payroll increases. The letter questions Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh's oversight of saloon and sporting issues and urges Seattle voters to reelect Moore with a supportive council.
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Pottce Wappenstein
Moore
Georgetown
Mackintosh
Miller
Polfttand
Seattle
BS Council
Nurse vows lifelong service after murder charge return
Dora McDonald declares she will devote her life to nursing and aiding children. After a Palestine trip with her mother she will train as a nurse at the Daughters of the American Revolution hospital, which will include a maternity ward named in her honor.
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Ing Webster Guertin
Dora McDeonald
Palestine
Hospital of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Dora McDonald
George F Cotterill Speech Attacks Miller Record in Seattle Era
Cotterill recalls Seattle during 1901 to 1892 era of wide open policy under County Prosecutor John F Miller and Sheriff Jim Woolery and Chief Baldy Rogers. He accuses Miller of moral decline and perjured oath aiding graft and corruption that harmed families in the city and eastern homes.
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Robert Moran
John F. Miller
Jim’ Woolery
Baldy Rogers
Mr. Miller
Seattle
George F. Cotterill
Arcade Hall
President to send federal troops to Fairbanks Alaska
President Roosevelt announced he would dispatch federal troops to Fairbanks Alaska to preserve order during a miners strike Martial law was proclaimed by U S Marshal Perry Two hundred fifty deputies were sworn in to maintain calm and saloons were ordered closed pending resolution of labor troubles
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Alaska
Anless
Marshal Perry
Deat
Bonaparte
Pair
Fairtianks
District Attorney Called to Fairbanks Over Union Tension
Valdez dispatch reports District Attorney Harlan ordered to Fairbanks to handle any criminal action arising from the clash between the unionists and new arrivals. The move aims to curb unrest and protect order amid mounting disputes.
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Valdez
Harlan
Fairbanks
Union Iste
Seattle Man Goes to Genoa
United Press report states Pavia Coblents of Seattle was a passenger aboard the North German Lloyd steamer Konseem bound for Genoa. The voyage departure is noted from New York.
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Seattle
Genoa
United Press
New ‘York
Pavia Coblents
Lioyd Ip Company
Koneseen
Welcome to fleet in Valparaiso stirs widespread welcome
Enthusiasm grows as the American fleet enters the bay off Valparaiso. Speet trains will move thousands from Santiago and nearby towns. The Central and South American cable company will transmit all personal telegrams of American officers free to families in the United States. At Lima and Callao Peru, elaborate plans are made for the piton and entertainment of the officers and men of the fleet.
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Valparaiso
Speet Traine
Santiago
Central and South American Cable Company
Unitead
Lima
Callao
Peru
O Rs
Court Moves To Remove Child From Intoxicated Mother
Lucille McDonald five year old was seized at First and Lenora by Humane Officer Vanpell and placed in police matron care after her mother Mrs McDonald, intoxicated, dragged her into a saloon. Court to rule on custody as City Attorney De Uruler argues the mother is unfit. Disposition set for Judge Frater tomorrow.
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Lucille McDonald
Vanpell
Lenora St
A. McDonald
de Uruler
McDonald
Vauwell
Minneapolis
Frater
Campaign Expense Figures Show Light Candidate Spending
Expense statements reveal Mayor Moore and city party nominees spent modestly on campaigns with filings by Ward candidates. Totals include filing fees, printing, car fare, and ward meeting costs, with higher tabulations among Republican hopefuls and several defeated nominees listed.
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Moore
Boyle
Flagg
Candt
Sea Ward
Kelso
H. Middleton
Didate
B. D. Bates
William H. Murphy
Chris R. Frasch
George L. Haley
R. H. Hamm
A. W. Hilderbrandt
Democratic Councilmanic
B. W. Way
Fred Rexinger
B. W. Murray
Roosevelt Forgetful About Traveling Funds
President Roosevelt forgot to request a $25,000 traveling expenses appropriation from Congress, meaning he may have to pay travel costs from his own pocket if he travels nationwide next year.
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SP United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Roasted to Death at Pittsburg Steel Plant
Twelve workers were severely burned and two fatally after 50 tons of liquid metal escaped from a furnace top at the National Tube Company plant in Pittsburg. The molten metal flooded the floor, erupted in a loud explosion, shattered the plant windows, and sent metal splashing over several men who could not escape in time.
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United Press
Pittsburg
National Tube Company
Independent Labor Party Gaining Momentum Among Labor Leaders
New York Feb 13. United Press reports that organized labor now widely supports an independent labor party free of existing political groups and not allied with socialist parties. Leading labor figures say sentiment has strengthened in recent weeks and urge immediate plans for such a party.
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United Press
New York
Positioa
Port Washington Finds Victory Over Nome Arctic Brotherhood
Port Washington local basketball champions edged Nome Arctic Brotherhood 46 to 44 in a hard fought game last night.
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Port Washington
Wis
Nome Arctic Brotherhood Bunch
Strike ends after fifteen year Iron moulders war
Chicago February 13. A strike by Iron moulders lasting 15 years ends as reported by the National Founders association. The closed shop dispute affected about 6000 men in 115 foundries nationwide, with Chicago plants entering the strike in May 1906 and maintaining continuous action since.
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Chicago
National Founders’ Association
Validity of Tax Law Upheld by Court
A Seattle superior court decision upholds the 1907 state tax law exempting moneys and credits, preserving the statewide franchise tax assessments. The ruling shields counties from invalidating all rolls and backs County Assessor Parish in taxing Seattle Electric Co. and related utilities.
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Axarton
Morrin
Seattle Electric Company
Parish
Herald
Seattle Lighting Co
Puget Sound Power Co
Seattle Electric Co
Stone & Webster Corporations
Oriental Curse Oriental Curse
John B. Lennon of Milwaukee, AFL treasurer, warned in Los Angeles that a failing immigration act targeting Japanese could cripple Pacific coast unions. He argued American workers cannot compete with Asiatic wage levels. Prosecutor Mackintosh filed in superior court against Frank E Minsch, Stage Employers union business agent, on embezzlement of $200 and wife desertion. Minsch arrested last week.
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Los Angeles
John B. Lennon
Milwaukee
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Pacific
Mackintosh
Frank E Minsch
Stage Employer’ Union
Minsch
Laborer Falls From Second Story in Seattle Construction
Samuel Sacko labrin, 23, of 1220 Judkins Sr., fell from a second story at a King district building project during grade raising work. He suffered serious bruises and was taken to Seattle General Hospital. He is the third laborer injured in similar accidents.
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Samuel Sackolabrin
Judkins Sr
King At
Seattle
Sackolabrin
McTaggart shoots wildcat near city limits
M A McTaggart a poultry raiser north of the city limits yesterday shot and killed a wildcat three and a half feet long and weighing 35 pounds. The animal treed by dogs just inside the city limits was brought down with one shotgun charge.
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M. A. McTaggart
McTaggart
Car Dashes Down Madison Trestle Hero Gripman Dickinson
A Madison street cable car jumped the track at Fourth Avenue and rolled downhill to a temporary trestle. Gripman Dickinson maintained the grip on the cable and set the brake, guiding the car safely to a stop without passenger injuries beyond a shake. All 16 passengers escaped with minor shocks.
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Gripman Dickinson
Madison St
Fourth Av
Dickinson
Railroads prepare for nine hour telegrapher day law
Chicago officials admit delaying tactics fail and plan to meet the federal nine hour telegraph operator workday by March 4 when the law becomes effective. Advertisements seek 3,000 operators in morning papers.
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United Press
Chicago
Republican Club Meets Tonight At Swedish Club
The Swedish Republican club will hold a meeting this evening at 8 at the basement of the Swedish club corner Eighth and Pine. Topics include amendments to the city charter to be voted on March 3 and plans for a large mass meeting to ratify Republican nominees in the city campaign.
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Pine
Schooner Ella G wrecked on Santa Rosa island
The schooner Ella G. was totally wrecked on Santa Rosa Island after losing her rudder in a storm near the Farallones. Departed Vancouver in November with a sealskin cargo, drifted ashore, cargo lost. Captain Joseph Lamp and nine crewmen reached Santa Barbara last night.
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United Press
Santa Barbara
Cal
Ella G
Santa Rosa Island
Farallon Islands
Vancouver
Farallones
Santa Rosa Teland
Joseph Lamp
Petition to defeat Aldrich bill cites Wall Street power
A petition presented to the senate by Alfred Crozier accuses the Aldrich financial bill of benefiting Wall Street giants. It warns Rockefeller Morgan and Ryan would gain power to create panics and expand currency, enabling a vast political machine through treasury control.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Aldrich Financial
Wall St
Rockefeller
Morgan
Ryan
Senate
Alfred Crozier
Wilmington
Del
Tillman
United States
Proprietor Leaves Nothing But Bills at Marlborough Hotel
The Marlborough at 908 Jefferson Street was emptied by the sudden departure of C. J. H. Weinke and his wife leaving 25 boarders with only two eggs and a piece of bread for dinner. Salary accounts totaling 275 dollars are unpaid. Detectives Kennedy and Barbee found no clues to the couple’s whereabouts.
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Marlborough
Jefferson St
C. J. H. Weinke
Weinke
Stander
Kennedy
Barbee
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