Brown family letters from Kansas reveal turmoil and hope
A battered set of letters at the courthouse chronicled Brown’s return from Elwood and his family’s plea for support. The messages describe a church steeple blown off, a five child family struck by tragedy, and workers’ furloughs, with references to race and long-distance worry about Willie and Kita in a segregated era.
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Brown Hall
Ruperter
Lima Court
Tle
Grigae
Elwood Ranean
Brown
Willie
Wicks Testifies Before Committee Amid Levy Offer Inquiry
An afternoon session heard Wicks testify before an investigative committee regarding Levy's offer and monetary considerations. The hearing focused on whether the state printing contract was influenced by favorable action and related interactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legation
Levy
Menceif
Julia Ward Howe and Her Lifelong Humanity Work
Elliptical profile of Julia Ward Howe highlighting her birth in 1810, marriage in 1841, and lifelong activism for women's equality and abolition. Notes her influence on the Battle Hymn of the Republic and continued suffrage advocacy, with a dated reference to her being 84 years old and still active in writing and public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isles
Waterpetae Association
Howe
Oman
Bompon
Amr
Horn
New York
Eines
Hostan
Mra
Julia Ward
Anarchist Plot Rumor Stirring New York to Europe
Police and steamship detectives report an Italian anarchist plot with delegates in New York planning a secret conference in Paris around March 24 to select men for assassination. Five delegates in the city will travel to Europe, while a known associate of a noted assassin is said to have divulged the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Parteh
Maren
Tote Drawe
Mien
America
Rudolph
MD . Bevery
May Double Track Line Project Outline
The note discusses plans to double track an interurban line linking the city to a farther point, with a distance specified in miles. It outlines steps to lay tracks between key landmarks and to integrate the broader system, addressing time, connections, and regional coverage for future operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triee
Bigbuildings Penniture Company Wins Warehouse Contract
A local firm, Bigbuildings Penniture Company, secured the concession to construct a new warehouse in the neighborhood. The deal includes a 4 percent stake and outlines completion timelines and contractor responsibilities.
Detectives Track Hart in Elusive Seattle Case
Police search continues for Fred Hart with few leads after embezzling $2.20 from New York Life Insurance. Hart returned to Seattle aboard a steamer, with agents of the company involved in the case. Authorities remain unsure of his whereabouts and possible motives.
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Fred
New York
Seattle
Theompany
Mmener
Nomination and Swearing In in Washington
The president sent Lucius Wright of California for Indian agent at Tule River reservation. Jamen R. Garfield was sworn in today as commissioner of corporations in the new Department of Commerce.
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Washington, D.C
Lucius Wright
California
Theater Owners Buy Ground in Seattle
J. D. Lowman BL and W. A. Peters confirm the purchase of land beneath the Pine Ground theater property from Chappelle. The Seattle Theater Company leased the land for years at a fixed annual rent tied to yearly appraisals, with the past five years’ valuation at 75,400 dollars.
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Wyndham
Pew
Ireand
J. D. Lowman
W. A. Peters
Sardins
From the Fish Market to the Footlights
Giersini, a Rome tenor, rose from a harsh childhood in the streets to sudden fame on stage. Orphaned at nine, he worked as a fish seller, monncocutter, blacksmith, iron foundry worker, and baker's helper before training. A patron named Ugeline discovered his talent, guiding him to a San Carto opera debut after nine months of study.
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Rome
Giersini
Maples
Ll Cantorette
Porto D' Ansie
Wen
Ugeline
Miorgini
Innenmortte
Lola
Ugelino
Ugoline
Morgini
San Carto Opera House
Eh Vender
Legislature likely to enact Ferguson Law on roads
At a joint committee meeting in Olympia the push to amend the Mil Reverat bill advanced, with a Good Roads Club delegation urging action. Seattle officials and university professors outlined road improvement needs as the measure moved toward final consideration. In Colima Mexico the volcano erupted violently causing tremors and stone showers, frightening residents in Ospen.
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Olympia
Sormiia
Good Roads Club
Good Ronda “Ab
Anwel i
M. Thomson
Seattle
Hambertin
J. B. Metkie
Leones
Geological Survey
W. J. Voberta
A. H. Sadersen
Hhl
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Thamwon Len
Town Riot Leaves City Agencies in Turmoil
Five men led a disorderly riot here injuring residents and disrupting city government. Thomas Pertin initiated the disturbance, with Malley handling the heavy work as deputies from Everett intervened to arrest officers and detain several individuals, including Jol Rete and Whealee, amid charges and celebrations.
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MONO
Cltsene
Thomas Pertin
Hamed Malley
Carl Steffan Wan
Bieri Brown
Hverett
of Justice of the Pewce
Maelay
Breffon
Jol
Turks Beat Bulgarians in Rough Clash Near Radoviehte
Reuters dispatch from London reports a fierce engagement between Turkish forces and Bulgarian units near Radoviehte. Casualties include the Bulgarians’ commander General Yovanoff and several officers, while Turkish losses are described as light.
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London
Balenica
Reuters
Tale of a Tub Honolulu Shipboard Tragedy
The brigantine sailing from Africa to Beattie docked in Honolulu with two crew alive after a series of disasters. A crewman jumped overboard and was attacked by a shark as a rescue attempt failed. Later a carpenter fell overboard and drowned in rough seas. Two seamen were ill with fever and the second mate suffered lung trouble reducing the crew to few aboard. The vessel had set sail from Africa eleven months earlier.
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Newspaper Enterprise Association
Dublin
Iriah
Ireland
Gee
Wyndham
Ireliye Mae
Honolulu
G. Jensen
Carson
Carewon
McKay
Anderson
Sean
Matsom
One Killed Three Hurt In Railroad Wreck Near Pittsburgh
One man was killed and three others injured in a rear end collision on the Pennsylvania railroad near Pittsburgh early this morning. The crash occurred in the foggy conditions as trains collided, causing fatalities and serious injuries. Emergency crews rushed victims to area hospitals for treatment.
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Pittbhurg
Pennsyl- Vania
Aest
Real estate and sale ads clutter Seattle streets with bargains
An assortment of faded classified notices lists for sale real estate, rooms, cottages, and lots across Seattle area. Dense offerings mention streets like Twenty-second, Pine, First Avenue, and Nineteenth. ads promise low prices, payments, and nearby transit. Names like Adams A Nichola and Fuettengren & Arnett appear amid hopeful buyers.
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Pike Street
Child's
Bhoe
MOREY
Lergeet
Principe
Telma
Kepler Wreck
Becond
Frei CO
Phisne
Lack
Iarmel
Dame
Internet Damus & Geger
Seattle
Arenes
Pham Street
Hagley Street
ANNE
Aventis
First Avenue
Celer
Om Fast Union
Adams A Nichola
Recomd Avenue
Avion
Columbia
Fuettengren & Arnett
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Kansas
Paine
Papa
Kita
Mr. Brown
Wren
Wicks
Julia Ward Howe
Eastern Canada
Beattle Gal & Electric Company
J. A. Stavik
Henry Petersen
Peterson
Madison Atreet
Frente
Stavik
Tallman
Chambers
Cos Company
Gladstone
Ulster
Hile Farm
Comunintion
John Redmond
O'Pirien
Sawouite
Abe
Dover
Hart
Washington
Cherry St
C. Henry
National Bank of Commerce
S. Gotpsmirh
Schwabacher Bros. & Co
EF. Wells
Sir Samuel Hill
Farret
Northern Steamship Company
Signor Giorgine
Colima
Mexico City
Valtecono
Homer
Evero
Ospen
Volcana
FF. K. Struve
John Davis
Davis & CO
Second Ave
Garland Prand
Eranciate
Dutherlon
The
Howiety of the Daughters American Revolution
Ecker & Gillespie
General Contractors
Hell
Beott Baker
Sixth Ave
William Gillespie
Ninth Ave
Imperial Tailoring
Tim Vialon
A. L. Lindauer
Mike
TEN Telles
Northwestern
Renee Sheeees
Uae
Alice
Teniding
Detewert & Hell
Beck
Can
Nurtinwestern
North Western
Shue Avenue
Madison
Mustin
Ontidren
Canbriewers
la France
McCarthy Dry Goods Co
NEWHA
Buffalo
Mhor
Serand ™ Avenue
MY Meet Avenue
Ehorts and Delineations Institute
Belénee
Betond Avenue
Denny Bubidinn
Erie
Unos
Wasesgr
Curtis Millinery
Beco Ave
Michigan
James
1Sth Avenue
G. Eicherties & Co
Betton Jms
Welley
Interorten Rand
Orion Alder Boppom
Seiver
Atoningoma
Pine
Bremerton
Bern
iTan. Jp
TRENT
Mit
Feeime
Robert Malthay
New York Block
Desert Land
Dyers & RB
Brenrea
Eneca Street
Grand Pacific Motel
Tedera
Ant Mae Vreder bin
Teachers of Society
Christengen
Id Awanes
Aegisirar
Brooklyn, Avenue, Or
C. B. Kittredgevolver
ORION
Finn
Gene Eral Auctioneer
G Bickerton
General Auconeers
Rere A ——Sa
VIE Carte Avian Ametuican Danr of
Feattle
Businene Tran
Capitel
A. Chithers
Lane
Fisher
East, Cartier
Payinay “Wank
Pi Capital
Moufelder
I Feenent
Caebier
Commercial
Sound National Bank OF
Ul.s. Uapiteal
Burne
Eae
Genere
National Bank
Ipal
Iarie
Gott Nen
Orieiee
Heusey Block
L. Nelson
Arcade
Apne
Sielnan
PINOT
Rellwey
Tei
Pike
Ee “Wank
von Sant Ts
Prom Tua
Rage Junk Co
Estera
Malin
Hanson
Auriete
J. A. Mackinnon
Chapin Big
Phon
Warner CO
Adams
Colman Bu
Dingman Bree
Woodmoure CO
Tel
Rautman Piaumbing CO
Arinting and Wiegn
Spring Street
Vowekaal
Bobberman Mock
Nicelold
Meston
Oxre CO
Ryres Transfer CO
Company
Pioneer Building
Union
Nome and Teller
Alaska
General Merchants
Port Orchard
UN U. S. .N. Ward
Battleshi Javy
FLY Athlon
Dabhiro Lyer
Beattle
Sidney
Charleston
Pleasant Beach
Attu Edmunds
Everett
City OF Evernett
Colman Dock BK
B. Scott
Mar
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