Wireless plans urged after Valencia disaster recall
The commission reports fog signals failed to warn of danger and recommends wireless stations at Cape Flattery Ringbelt Rock and Partridge Point with phased shipboard wireless plants. Witnesses describe lack of discipline aboard the City of Topeka and preparations to hear further testimony from survivors and officials.
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Tormedro
Cape Flattery
Smith
Waaddah
Ringbelt Rock
Wanddah Island
Murray
Frank FP. Bunker
Cousins
Couaina
Queen
George Harradan
J. McCaffrey
Mrm
Topeka
San Francisco
Frederick J. Burnham
Irregular charges levelled at Helms in Seattle case
The Star reports charges against Fairdman Helms by Hans Hanson a Swedish blacksmith who alleges theft of 50 dollars at Risddike restaurant last Friday. He accuses Helms of deceit in a Yale Oyster House sale and of failing to share a 60 dollar commission. The case involves Mrs Addie Stanley and several local saloonmen and business owners. Helms’ associates Clancy and Steitz remain reticent, with Clancy recalling past incidents including a disputed gambling warrant. Helms is described as around 43, medium height, dark, with a wife employed at Cormen Manufacturing.
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Patron
Helms Delib
Yale
Herman
Perton
Addie Stantey
Detroit
Messrs. Steitz
Wallace
Stanley
Woo
Clancy
Helms
Seattle
Willard
Fernett
Routh Tacorm
Cor~men Manufacturing Company
Helen
Two Miners Buried in Renton Coal Mine Collapse
Feb 26 Renton coal mine accident leaves William and Thomas Falk injured as a cave in traps Denning with a fractured jaw. Rescuers and Dr. Dickson attend to the men while a still undetermined cause prompts investigation into blame. Denning receives treatment via feeding tube. Thomas Falk endures back strain and chest injuries.
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R. D. Denton
Renton
Denning
Falk
Dr. Dickson
William
Thomas Falk
Tondition
Bwo
Editor Disappears in Tacoma Amid Death Theories
C Pred Farup, editor of the South Tacoma Star, vanished about two weeks ago. Authorities fear he may have died by his own hand after heavy drinking and threats to take his life. He lived with his wife and two children at 1810 7th Ave and had been in Tacoma journalism for about a year.
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Faerup
Tacoma
Mi. Parup
Cocktails Deviate From Health Notes In Fragment
A fragment lists harmful ingredients like salicytic acid ben sole acti coal tar and other substances. The text reads as a caution about dangerous cocktails and their injurious effects.
Under the Log Went the HoBo
John Henry Bangs, a itinerant worker known as a Hobo, faced a dangerous encounter with a bull three miles north of Hallard. He retreated under a half rotten log as the bull charged, escaping with cuts and profanity after two farmhands and J Griffith forced the animal away. Bangs limped off muttering he would ride straight steel tracks.
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John Henry Hangs
Hallard
Mr. Bangs
J. Henry
Mr. Bull
J. Griffith
J. Henry Bangs
Possible accidental death by gas leak at boarding house
Morrison, a Great Northern employe living at 1216th Ave A, was taken to Providence Hospital in a dying condition after inhaling gas. Albert Zabel, house proprietor, found him unconscious when he entered the room at 6 am and suspects the stove leaked while being only partly shut off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morrisan
Great Northern
Providence Hospital
Albert Zabel
Morrison
Zabel
Samuel Gompers Pledges AFL Support to Pennsylvania Miners
Samuel Gompers pledged full AFL backing for miners in Pennsylvania as tensions rise with operators. The move signals unified labor resistance ahead of an impending clash between miners and mine operators in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Samuel Goarpers
American Federation of Labor
Pennsylvania
Health Authorities Warn on Preserved Oyster Cocktails
A city chemist identifies a dangerous blend in oyster cocktails using pumpkin mush and oysterathie. health boards may warn manufacturers. While salicylic and benzoic acids are not deemed poisonous, they are injurious as preservatives. Pumpkins cheaper than tomatoes lead to coal tar colored catsup aimed to cut costs, drawing official objections.
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Health Board
Health
Lawyers Wade Through Mud to Courthouse
Swamped in mud, lawyers from King County Bar Association trudged to the courthouse via the regrade district on Thirday and James at. Legal dignataries arrived in a hall of justice by 9:30 as the convoy of legal experts reached court, the car halting at the worst spot of the regrade with a thump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County Bar Association
Thirday
James
Halla of Justice
Regrade
Suit Dropped In Ballard-Portston Car Collision
At a late afternoon session Minne Lybeck accepted 400 dollars from Beattie Electric Company's attorney with the agreement that the $1000 suit for injuries be dropped arising from the Ballard-Portston car collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minne Lybeck
Beattie Electric Company
Chinese Crew Held at Port Townsend After Wreck
Forty Chinese crew members of the wrecked steamer Martenden were detained instead of sailing on the Shinane. Judge Hanford’s restraining order remained in effect. Shipping men cite rival line competition and unpaid insurance as reasons. Crew expenses total $30 per day borne by the Marlechen’s owners.
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Shinane
Hanford
Stearmahip Seente
Held up for 50 cents on Eleventh Avenue
William Snowden reports being held up at about 10 o clock by two masked men at Eleventh Avenue and Thomas Street. The robbers took about 50 cents from Snowden but left his watch and chain. Snowden provided a description of the assailants to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Snowden
Federal Ar
Thomas
Snowden
Mr. Snowden
Mother Throws Her Children Overboard on Steamer Plymouth
A Fall River Massachusetts report states a woman on the Plymouth threw her three children from the Fall River tine steamer into the ocean and then jumped in herself. A wallet with money and notes addressed to John Waters of Brooklyn was found in her stateroom. The note said she was despondent and tired of living and planned to follow the children. No signs of the children were found when the ship reached Fall River.
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Fall River
Mass
Plymouth
John
Waters
Brooklyn
Police find no evidence in robbery claim against officer
Police Captain Willard told a Star reporter that he investigated charges by Hans Hanson against Patrolman Helma and found no proof. The Japanese restaurant staff and Hanson’s friends disputed the claim, but Willard maintained Hanson was intoxicated and unsupported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksmith
Stuart
Heime
Hanson
Manson
Willard
Helms
Barbers Union Raises 1040 for Blind Neighbor
At D W Phillips 419 12th Ave S a joint Barbers union fund drive collected 1040 in gold for the blind barber and his family. A committee including C L Heady Ed Shrewsbury R T Noyes Ed Ives John Sapp J F Cragwell and H L Shumaker will oversee purchase of a home and related needs.
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D. W. Phillips
12Th Av. S
Barbers Union
Phillips
Attorneys Plunge From Stranded Car In Wet Street Scene
Above the mud of the ending operations the crowd grew excited as Charley Mundy led a leap from a stranded car into the street. John K Humphries and Kenneth Mackintosh recoiled from the gooey ground, while others followed. A future vote of thanks to Humphries and possible resolutions against the electric company were discussed at the next association meeting.
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Charley Mundy
Pourthay
John K Humphries
Bar Association
Kenneth Mackintosh
Mundy
Humphries
Settle Electric Company
Ay. de
Moore to Speak at Municipal Ownership Rallies Tonight
Judge W. H. Moore, mayoral candidate, will speak promptly at eight o'clock at the Interbay meeting, then move to the Seattle Labor Temple for further remarks. The item notes a pork shortage on the streets with dealers snapping up all available stock. prices have fallen to 21 cents as shortages persist.
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Finnish Hall
Interbay
Seattle
Labor Temple
W. H. Moore
Roosevelt Letter Admitted in Packer Case Evidence
In Chicago on February 20 the court admitted the Roosevelt letter to Attorney General Moody about Packers investigation as official government communication. Packers claim it shows interdepartmental cooperation. government witness Garfield testifies no immunity promised and no confidential treatment of informants.
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Chicago
Packer
Moody
Roosevelt
Packers
Departments of Commerce and Labor and Justice
Garfield
Samuels Ordered to Testify Before Special Commission
Subpoena issued by U S District Attorney Frye directs Samuels survivor of the Valencia to Seattle to testify. He was reportedly reimbursed by Pacific Coast Steamship Co for losses and disappeared, then subpoenaed in New York with arrangements to reach the city soon. The Star theater faced late Eastern acts Monday but patrons did not demand refunds. Josephine Gaseman and her picks drew the big crowd, with other acts also praised.
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United States
Frye
C. Samuels
Valencia
Seattle
Special Commission
Samuels
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
New York
Missa
Josephine Gaseman
Morals Clash Over Proposed Riding Academy on Zistay
Twenty residents appeared before the board of Nealth yesterday to oppose a riding academy on Zistay near EB Olive St citing sanitary concerns with the on site stables and alleged risk to local morals. James Henryson of the Bremer house is reported missing by his sick wife after she sent him for medicine on Sunday night.
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Board of
Nealth
Zistay
EB. Olive St
James Henryson
Bremer House
Lincoln park pumping station misadventure tale
A man assigned to Lincoln park’s pumping station patrol walks a familiar route each night then repeats a dark jog along the street. After being relieved of his change and told to run, he trailed the holdupa for several blocks hoping others would be held up and that he could aid victims, but no attack occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Park
Not Related to Ransom Otis Laubacher Denies Claim
Otis Laubacher son of a police captain states he is not holding the seven year old Violet Beames for ransom. He cared for the child after Violet Searles mother died, and the boy is often seen at police headquarters. Mrs. Hardin seeks the child and jewelry, but offers no payment.
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Otis Laubacher
Laubscher
Violet Searles
Captain Laubecher
W. H. Hardin
Violet Beames
Rockefeller 5 Lost Again Across Europe and Brazil
Reports from across Europe and Brazil claim John D. Rockefeller is moving with detectives. Swiss paper and American observers place him in Switzerland or Italy as rumors of possible journeys to Brazil spread.
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London
John D. Rockefeller
Italy
Switzerland
Brazil
Chamber of Commerce explains Valencia survivors aid
Assistant Secretary C. B. Yandell replies to F. J. Campbell a Valencia wreck survivor. He says the chamber stood ready to aid the survivors when Pacific Coast Steamship company ceased care, but after the company rescinded that order the chamber took no further action.
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Chamber of Commerce
C. B. Yandell
F. J. Campbell
Valencia
Railway land sale in Seattle area to E. Goodwin
The Columbia and Puget Sound Railway company transferred 32 lots west of Railroad Avenue between Lenora and Lattery Streets in A A Denny's Addition for 166000 dollars. Dr Perry’s associate Marion Klock reports Hazel Bennett has forged his signature on checks recently, each ranging from 15 to 26 dollars.
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Columbia & Puget Sound Railway Company
E. 8. Goodwin
Rairoad Av
Lenora
Lattery Sts
A. A. Denny
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Columbine
Lawrence Herber Koox Smith
V. T. Harwell
Wireless Telegraph
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Navy
Oousing
Capt. Gurwell
Burwell
Cape
Flattery
Admiralty Head
Partridge Point
Mlattery
Helms IN
Frank Clancy
Fairdman Helms
Iiins Hanson
Whating
Risddike Restaurant
Helms Hops
Woton
Patton
J. & Steits
Steitz
Bell
Star
C. Pred Farup
the South
Tacoma Star
William Morrison
Port Townsend, Wash
Martenden
Husband
Rob
Bery
Helma
Hans Hanson
Washington
Munday
Moore
Star Theater
Remington
Savage
Harwood
Diston
Bishop
Spinning’s Cash Store
Otis Laubscher
Violet
Searles
Lang Drugos
First
Cv. Colman Building
Lyons
Tucker
Waterman
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