Survivor Henry Wagner Reveals Nugget Wreck Rescue
Henry Wagner, owner of the sloop Nugget, arrived in Seattle aboard the Northwestern and described a deadly Alaska coast storm that sank the Nugget and claimed 17 year old Louis Jordan. Six men and one woman were rescued by the Northwestern crew after hours adrift near Litwya Bay.
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Henry Wagner
Nugget
Alaska
Seattle
Northwestern
Louis Jordan
Wagner
Litwya Bay
Juneau
Ofand
Lituya Company
Daniel Wag
C. A. Bryan
John Fio- Rats
Ual Tos Ferden
Tsukan
Jan
Fiendish Crime Mystery At Wellington Hotel Unfolds
Yester at the Wellington hotel the girl was found with a deep stab wound not self inflicted. Physicians say the wound proves a hoax claim and the victim cannot be the attacker. The delirious girl speaks of tormentors as police offer no statement on suspects.
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Wellington
Kidnapped Saltaneh Believed Held for Ransom in Resht
Tehran reports new word that Saltaneh, brother of the i’s, is possibly kidnapped and held for ransom. He is said to be somewhere in Resht after arriving there Tuesday, with authorities believing he is a prisoner.
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Teheran
Saltaneh
Resht
Onisia
Governor Signs Race Track Bet Bill in California
Sacramento dispatch reports Governor Gillet signed a bill authorizing an Agit-race track bet in California. The measure becomes effective immediately, with officials noting regulatory details to follow.
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Sacramento
Cal
Tyvernor Gillet
Riker Agtt
Demands for Brain over Dress Rule at Broadway High
Seniors at Broadway High discussed a proposed school uniform policy to prioritize brains over money and fashion in graduation attire. Carl Gross urged a standardized costume to prevent financial hardship and social embarrassment, noting many students work to support themselves. The motion failed at yesterday’s close meeting but drew broad discussion and may be revived with stronger backing.
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Broadway High School
Carl Gross
Aan
Am Guedelien
Ife
Secret Service Limitation Clause in Sundry Appropriation Bill
The house received the sundry appropriation bill with a clause limiting secret service activities against counterfeiters and protecting the president. The measure also funds canal, rivers and harbors projects, and allocates sums for land fraud, railroad account examinations, and public domain fraud prevention.
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Washington
Vu, P
Rooieved
House
Secret Service
Conareme
Nama Canal
Secretary of the Interior
Garfield
Remarkable divorce ruling orders joint residence with separation
Judge Lockwood Honoré grants absolute divorce in a case where the couple must live in the same house but in separate sections. The wife cooks for the husband and he contributes to support. The judge proposes a plan with two front apartments, a rear shop area, a stairway, and separate entrances to keep them apart. The husband works at the shop and remains sober, while the wife refuses to share the same living space.
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al-Abraham
Lockwood Honore
Soao
City Hall Employes Roped Thrown and Branded
About 100 city hall workers were treated after G. H. Appleton chief deputy in the treasurer's office contracted smallpox. An emergency room was set up at the hall and workers in the treasurer and controller departments were vaccinated as a precaution. No others reported illness and authorities ordered a general vaccination for those who may have had contact.
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G. H. Appleton
Appleton
Health Department
Treasurer's Department
Apleton
Uncle Sam Sells Bargain Envelopes in Government Ad
Olympia notices the U S government advertising bargain sales to raise funds for deficits. A. L. Lawehe prepares a modern pocket folder to promote stamped envelopes from the government over private manufacturers. The booklet urges readers to support the postal service by using government envelopes.
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Uncle Sam
Olympia
Uncle Ram
A. L. Lawehe
Posmanter Wen Orl
Bel Tatr
Oth
Murderer of Sweetheart and Mother Waives Exam
Borcanht Wisconsin February report by UPI states Joan McDonald shot Nancy Leones and Mia Lenox, both killed instantly after a lovers quarrel at their home. Authorities say Lenox women were killed due to the girl's refusal to marry McDonald. A brutal struggle is noted. McDonald was sent to Prairie du Chien to await further proceedings after waiving the preliminary examination.
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McDonald
Prairie du Chien
Ami
Express Thieves Steal $200000 in Jewels
US P advices report Pinehurst NC winter resort scenes of a bold jewel theft. Thieves stole jewelry valued around $200000 from an express company office during February night shifts. Detectives hired to keep the robbery secret pursue leads tied to northern wintering clients.
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Richmond
Pinehurst
N. G
Winter Resort
Esprese Company
Sinmonssant
New York
Chicago
Express Company
Robbery at Bound View Hotel Corner
BR M Baker reports two masked men robbed him of 16 dollars at gunpoint near Pontiae avenue and John 1st late yesterday evening. He could not provide more detail beyond medium build and both suspects described as black. The incident remains under police inquiry.
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BR M. Baker
Bound View Hotel
Pontiae Av
John
National Highway Association Formed In Florida
Washington D C Feb 19 By U P a national highway association has been organized and incorporated under Florida law with aims to link Maine to Puget Sound and Puget Sound to Los Angeles. The first convention will be held next January in St Augustine Florida.
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Washington, D. C
U. P
Congress
Maine
New York
Wetan Middle West
Puget Sound
Lom Anlen
Florida
St. Augustine
Washington
War Department
Lake Washington
Snohomish Slough
Grays Harbor
Chehalis River
Robbed Man Knocked From Freight Train Near Ritzville
A stranger was knocked on the head and hurled from a moving freight train four miles west of Ritzville. The incident details follow in dispatches from the nearby area.
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Ritzville
Charles Ready
Here
Carnegie cuts steel price signal sparks market move
The Carnegie Steel Company announced the first open price cut since last June, listing steel bars at 61.20 dollars per hundred pounds, about four dollars per ton, signaling a shift in the market. Four Chinese deportees with strained prospects were sent back to China aboard the Kuyrmerte amid ongoing investigations.
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New York
Web
U. P
Carnegie Compan
Kuyrmerte
Meiaf
Mystery in Woman's Death Ties to Pastor and Blackmail
A Monroe Avenue church pastor, Reverend H Powers, faced police action after a woman died by ingesting corrosive substances following an alleged extortion scheme. The woman reportedly lent him 2600, then gave 15 to cover a 40 stick, leading to her arrest on extortion charges and a later suicide attempt. Local reports place the events near Arizona.
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Chie
Mye Phe
Ennere
Jail Break Fails as Eight Escape Via Hole in Door
Garlick, Cal, Feb 18. An eight man gang escaped a county jail by cutting a hole in a door, using a skylight crack to flee. Authorities say the break is not likely to be solved soon despite a strong initial effort.
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Garland
Cal
Ian
Unclear political update from Berlan and refugees report
Sporadic reports from Berlan on February 18 19 describe a claimed Russian revolution committee division and a statement by Prince Busmulfiich and allied factions. The dispatch notes disbandment of a Russian rebel gun unit and refugee defense coordination at American headquarters.
Thespians Donate Old Clothes To Charity Drive
After a wet night of performances the theatre community gathered to donate raiment to a clothing social. The Ferrie Me newociation chaired the drive with producer No Reiter and actor L. Wit leading the headliners. Donated items were turned over to the Charity Weftication Society for distribution to the needy.
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Neese ~ Ee
Ferrie
Newociation
No Reiter
Orum Theatre
Recon Our
Try L. Wit
T. M A
Weftication Society
Gas Explosion Triggers Panic at Baltimore School
In Baltimore on February 18 a gas blast rocked a major public school causing pupils to leap from windows and throng hallways. Fire followed the explosion with significant damage and several students were injured though none fatally.
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Baltimore
U. P
Tiny baby holds record for lightest birth in St Helens
In St Helens Oregon a baby girl weighing eight ounces at birth is claimed to be the lightest on record. Parents Mr and Mrs H W Cade celebrate the infant who is now thriving at two months old, sparked by a comparison to a heavier Kentucky baby mentioned in print.
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ST. Helens
Ore
Pt. Helens
Andea H. W. Cade
Cade
Kentucky
Urys Steal March in Local Option Controversy
Acting Governor Hay traveled from Olympia to Seattle delivering a local option address and criticizing King county senators. The senate local option bill moved to the house Public Morals Committee after delays and party opposition as Dry forces push for amendments.
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Bill
Dry Public Morals Committee
Hay
Olympia
Seattle
King County
Senate
Condemnation Proceedings Near City Right of Way Complete
Superior Judge Wilson RK presided as condemnation proceedings for Queen Anne boulevard wrapped up. Assistant Corporation Counsel Fruce Shorts announced total costs reached 191,697.92 with 197 verdicts granting land free to the city. The process ended after three days of sessions.
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Queen Anne Boulevard
Wilson RK. Gay
Fruce
Clean Dairies Show Money in Quality Milk
A deputy cites that clean dairies profit from high quality milk. He argues dairies neglect precautions unless clean practices boost earnings and urges strict supervision by the health department to elevate statewide dairy standards.
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Mr. Wi
Thie
Ond
Beattie
Abandoned Death Trap Curve In Seattle Streetcar Route
The Seattle Electric company abandons its dangerous Eighth Avenue and Pine Street curve after a public exposé in The Star. Lake Union University and Eastlake lines are now using the Third Avenue Pine Street extension under orders from the board of public works.
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Seattle Electric Company
Eighth Av
Lake Union, University and Eastlake
Board of Public Works
Star
City Finance Committee Sets Shelter Study at Pioneer Square
The finance committee appoints a special panel with Councilmen Goddard Jackson and Way to meet the park board soon and discuss building a public shelter on Pioneer square. Park commissioners favor a $25,000 structure with fittings and seek funding from the park bond issue or council appropriation.
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Goddard
Jackson
Way
Park Board
Pioneer Square
Park Commissioners
John M Leod Plays The Good Samaritan
A Scotsman named John M Leod, famed for a generosity once famed in Midlothian, shelters a stranger who then deserts him leaving a gold watch and chain as the thief flees. The incident ends with a note of misfortune and a cry for justice.
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John M’ Leod
THE
Good Samaritan
John Mcleod
John
Midlothian
Dares Death in Effort to Save Frye Horses
Jack Patterson, a Frye and Company wagon driver, risked his life in Puget Sound when a weakened Elliott Street trestle collapsed. He saved three of four horses, with Buck the last drowning after the final rescue attempt, while longshoremen aided from shore. Patterson swam multiple times, cutting harnesses with a knife to free the frightened animals. Patterson’s bravery boosts his standing at Frye stables and may be rewarded by his employers.
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Jack Patterson
Frye and Company
Puget Sound
Elliott St
Buck
Frye
Patterson
Great Northern Docks
Eliiott Av
Thia Street
Stone Et
Jackson
Doctor J T Mason Suffers Sudden Serious Illness
Dr J Tate Mason physician of the county jail fell seriously ill Tuesday evening after attending a charity ball and eating crab salad. He suffered an acute attack of appendicitis and ptomaine poisoning and was unable to summon help until the clerk at the University club alerted physicians. He was operated on at Seattle General Hospital and reported to be improving, though condition remained serious.
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J. Tate Mason
University Club
Mason
Dr. Mason
Sharpless
Sum
Seattle General Hospital
DA Mason
Man files cross bill in divorce over alleged wife rules
St Louis February report states Charles B. Menaugh, sued for divorce on desertion, adds a cross bill listing ten strict household rules he says his wife enforced during 26 years of marriage. The list includes signals at night, locking doors, payment of grocery bills, and controlling daily habits and attire.
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ST. Louis
VU. P
Charles B. Menaugh
Legislators Face Packed Schedule in Olympia Session
In Olympia on February 19 the House and Senate met in afternoon sessions as hundreds of bills await consideration. With a March 13 deadline, sessions will run flat out, including debates on a medical bill, osteopathy on the state board, foreign corporate stock bans, compulsory vaccination, and a lands committee plan to make Pacific Ocean beach a public park. The Kane township bill in Spokane County also seeks to fix an old law to ensure township organization operates.
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Olympia
Senate
House Committee On Public Morals
House
Pierce
Public Morale Committees
Norris
King
Amers
Judiciary Committee
Drys
Edge
Spokane
Pasav
Morals Committee
State Board
J. B
Kane
Spokane Coun
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Mia
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Adame
Lituya Bay Co
Portland
United States
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Ocean
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Beaugard
MGNS
Erivate Manufracturera
Siveryone
Pesernes Department
Tn Ee
Sweetheart
Express
Skagway
Perry
Cape Spencer
Ederia
Petersburg
Montesano
STHOL
U. P— Iitteal
Lefense We of
America
Huseian
Thespians
Philippines
John Duffy
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Service
Nippon Yusen Kaisha Company
Shinano Maru
Duffy
Paterson
McArthur
Canadian Boundary
Ofnalaska
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Wilson's Modern Business College
Chriat- On
Madison and Broadway
Mra, O
Ie Plomiat
Atternoor
Teamster
J. T. Mason
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