Trains Crash in Fog Big Four Railroad Fatal Toll
Fog shrouded a Big Four Railroad wreck causing multiple deaths and injuries. Reports say 25 people died in the fog bound collision, with crews fighting fire as investigators seek cause. Survivors and a hospital death toll follow, amid official statements blaming dense fog for the disaster.
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Kankake
Ettl
Fowler
W. BE. Harris
Indianapolis
Servie Telegraph Service
Ind
Eiiss
Indianapolia
Open switch trains injure twenty one in Hammond and Fort Worth derailment
In Hammond Indiana on January 19 a Lake Shore passenger train collided with an open switch injuring 21 people including some fatally. In Fort Worth Texas a Fort Worth and Denver passenger train derailed after an open switch 26 miles north of the city killing Fireman Williams and wounding several others.
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Hammond
Ind
Lake Shore
Fort Worth
Tex
Fort Worth & Denver Road
Here
Jae Wiliams
McMillan faces senate clash over railroad commissioner
The article notes tension between the senate and the railroad commission chief McMillan. It reports his $4 000 salary as a state railroad commissioner plus $12 000 from a lime company and hints at political maneuvering to remove him. Governor SloVe’s stance on commission makeup remains unclear.
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McMillan
Hhe Lime Commereee Corporation
Senate
Slove
Pasihamus
Bride’s Forgiveness Prevents Wife Beater Trial
An accused wife beater, Steele, pleaded guilty after a morning assault. Police officer Waller fired four times to stop Steele as he fled, and Steele’s bride reportedly had a change of heart and did not pursue further action.
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Steele
Waller
Sieane
Garten Ho
See
Undefined historic ride report fragment
Reading of the OCR fragment shows garbled text with names Ada Williams and Bettie, mentions a riding event and a driver. The readable facts are minimal and unclear about date, location, or outcome.
New Seven Story Office Building Permit Issued
The University Building Co. obtained a permit for a seven story brick office and store building on the northeast corner of Day and University streets. Architect J. M. Corner and superintendent Otto Roseleaf are in charge. Estimated cost is $62,000.
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Universtty Building Co
Day
University St. J. M. Corner
Otto Roseleaf
First Baptist Church Plans Delayed Await Architect Visit
At the church building committee meeting last night no decision was made on plans for a new edifice while awaiting an architect from Los Angeles. A further meeting is set for the first of next week.
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First Baptist Church
Los Angeles
Steamer Arrivals and Ports Mentioned in Seafaring Notice
Tomorrow ships dock in Alaska and California ports with Portland and Dolphin on schedules. The City of Puebla and Senator are due from San Francisco, while the Western FTA of Alaska awaits arrival.
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Portland
Fta
Alaska
Puebla
San Francisco
Washington
Senator
Dolphin
Interstate Commerce Commission Meets in Practical Court
The Whington Interstate group plans a meeting in Pral court building, focusing on state commerce issues. Officials from regional transport and trade sectors will attend to discuss regulatory concerns and upcoming measures.
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Whington
Pral Court
Praskiin Klame
Commerce
Png
Death probe questions heart cause in Berger death
An autopsy of Chartea P. Berger, killed when a log rolled over him while Derety cut wood, raises doubt about the log accident. Coroner Carroll reports Berger may have died from heart disease, noting few bruises and possible preexisting illness.
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Chartea P. Berger
Sene Ee Ee Ee
G. Derety
Thirtysaline Av
John
Seome
Derety
Carroll
Berger
Spring Classes at Y M C A Begin February 4
The Y M G A announces the spring term schedule starting February 4. Dances, domestic art, and educational classes will serve bestowers and children in domestic science and the three main departments. Religious class continues with study in both Testaments. The association claims strong teachers and many new member names for the term.
Barry divorce granted in superior court
Mrs Barry was granted a decree of divorce in the superior court this morning. Mr Parry, once a leading figure in local finance, is said to have lost his positions, wealth, and finally his wife due to drink.
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William Barry
Parry
Y W C A Talk by Miss Irieh Promised Sermon on Friendship
Tomorrow afternoon at the Y W C A Miss Martha L Irieh secretary of the university Y W C A will speak on The Friendship of Jesus Christ and Mrs Henry Rice will sing in the program.
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Martha L. Irieh
University
Washington coach Connibear victim letter defense
CHICAGO Jan 1 Coach Connibear of the University of Washington at Beattie wrote to Principal Weatcott of North Division high school. The coach says he was blamed for trouble at Beattie by football players and insists he was the victim.
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Chicago
Connibear
University of Washington
Beattie
Weatcott
Crandall Again In Trouble In Beattie Court
Judge Gordon sounding weary as Elmer Crandall an expressman known for frequent court appearances is charged with throwing a brick at J Mulwich. Crandall receives a 25 dollar fine and proposes 18 down and 5 weekly payments citing a sprained ankle. The judge orders him to fall.
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Crandall
Seattle Choral Symphony concert at Grand Opera House
The Seattle Choral Symphony society presents its third concert tomorrow afternoon at the Grand Opera House. Conductor Ham ten Mowe leads a program including Mayda's Creation with a full orchestra, 203 voices, and 12 soloists. Mia is among the singers, praised for her universal quality.
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Seattle Choral Symphony Society
Grand Opera House
Mayda
Chewen
Hamten Mowe
Warm spell expected after cold January start
The local weather office notes warmer weather ahead after a chilly start. Thermometer readings at six this morning showed 8 above, with forecasts hinting at the coldest January on record locally not yet surpassed.
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United States Weather Bureau
Sauat Kote
Tee Boee
Beautification Petition Circulates for Magnolia Bluff
Property owners in Magnolia Bluff southern end push for grading curbing water, mains and concrete walks on Thorndike street and adjacent avenues. Support solid in Minor addition while overall circulation slowed by 76 percent. Petition filed by D F Bantman in 269 Colman Building.
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Magnolia Bluff
Maine
Thorndike St
Dewey, Minor
Hyde Park
Elmore
D. F P. Bantman
Colman Building
Fire Department Veterans Stricken With Illness at Home
Three senior members of the city fire department fall ill at their residences. Captain W. J. Billett of the fireboat is laid up at Rainier Heights with grip for a week near F. B. Smith of No. 2 Fire Engine House. Douglas Phillips, a fireman, is ill at Eleventhay, and James et also has grip.
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Sert Ovaly 1
W. J. Billett
Rainier Height
F. B. Smith
Douglas Phillips
Iail
James Et
Woman seeks new life after police encounter
Sadie Perry a well dressed North Seattle woman appeared before Police Garden claiming she had only visited saloons to find friends who aided her. She asked to begin life anew and denied drinking liquor, promising not to return to saloons or face a 30 day sentence. Judge Gordon granted one final chance with sympathy.
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Sadie Perry
Seattle
Perry
Gordon
Crusade Begins Against Masher Menace in City
Charles A Heath became the first to be jailed under a new drive against street harassers. Heath received 30 days on the chain gang after detectives and Patrolman Wright gathered evidence of his luring women on the streets. A reprisal and warning to others followed the verdict.
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Emile
Waffer
Charles A. Heath
Gordon
Heath
Wilkes
Wright
Sargent Appointed Inspector in Immigration Service
Official appointment of John Hw to inspector in the immigration service in Washington is announced. Sargent will lead the Seattle district and begin duties Monday morning to handle Chinese exclusion matters and integrate the bureau with the district for improved efficiency.
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John Hw
Washington
Sargent
Seattle
B. Fetetie
Robbery at Savoy Hotel Arrest Ties to Heist
Police arrest Monohan foreman of carpenters at the Savoy Hotel gang after silverware valued at about $1,000 is missing. A silver knife and cream pitcher stamped with the hotel name are found at his home on Stewart Street and held as evidence. Monahan remains jailed denying involvement.
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Monohan
Hotel
Savoy
Stewart St
Monahan
City
Hotel theft of silverware sparks investigation
The theft began Sept. 22 as an inquiry into hundreds of pieces of solid silverware missing from a hotel. Monohan, employed there during some of the time, aroused suspicion after a remark about silverware. Detective Barbee obtained a search warrant to search his residence. The prisoner says he found a cream pitcher in an ash barrel behind the hotel and took the knife as a souvenir.
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Monohan
Barbee
San Juan Fishing Suit Over Bait Costs Referred to President
A dispute between San Juan Fishing and Packing Co officials and San Juan steamer fishermen over bait payments led President Calvert to take the matter under advisement this morning.
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San Juan Fishing & Packing Company
San Juan
Wien
Calvert
King Station Superintendent Stricken With Pleurisy
Robert Dudgeon superintendent of the King at station is ill at his residence 2815 Yester way with pleurisy as reported in local notes.
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Robert Dudgeon
Yester Way
Kingston Death Toll After Earthquake Grows
Kingston reports indicate 700 buried and 1 000 injured with several notable individuals missing. American dispatches say all U S nationals in Kingston are safe as Whipple returns to Guantanamo and guards protect consular possessions. Five strong earthquakes have rocked the harbor area and harbor structures remain unsafe.
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Scripes Telegraph Service
London
Kingston
Ballinger and Garfield Tug For Interior Post in 1907
Ex mayor R A Ballinger is to assume new duties March 4 as James R Garfield joins the cabinet as secretary of the interior. Telegraphed replies from Roosevelt Garfield and Ballinger outline the political push and duties surrounding his appointment.
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BR. A. Ballinger
James R. Garfield
Judge Ballinger
Garfield
Department of the Interior
Theodore Roos
Beattie
James FR Garfield
Washington, D. C
Pootelle’ Moe
R. A. Ballanger
Ballinger
Tragic North Bend Accident Claims Signalman
George M. Biaksiee, a signal man for the Chicago Miloe and St. Paul, was killed while guiding a donkey engine at a roadbed site near North Bend. An investigation found the engine’s chain dragged a tree onto him as he signaled a log haul. he had four days on the camp and previously worked for the Alaska Railway. The body was taken to Bonney-Watson undertaking rooms.
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North Bend
Chicago
Miloe
Ny Ee Segre la Blakelee
Alaska Railway Company
Terry
Bonney-Watson
Cort Figures New Theater Opens in San Francisco
John Cort and Calvin Heflig of the Northwest Theatrical Syndicate plan to open the American in San Francisco next Monday. Walter Sanford to manage. ownership by the Western States Amusement Company, led by Cort and Heflig. Opening attraction is The Strollers. limited run. The company includes many Tivoli alumni.
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John Cort
Calvin
Heflig
Northwest Theatrical Syndicate
California
The
San Francisco
Walter Sanford
Western States Amusement Company
Cort
Hellig
Y M C A Boys Bible Class Holds First 1907 Breakfast
The Boys' Bible class of the Y M C A held its first monthly breakfast of 1907 in the association gymnasium. Co W Wilcox state secretary addressed the boys on Investments. In Chicago Adolph Engle, 69, who was demented, shot and burned himself to death in his shop this morning.
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Association Co
W. Wilcox
Chicago
Adolph Engle
Multiple Seattle Property Sales Across City Blocks
Numerous transactions report in North Seattle BF Wittler selling lots at Eleventh Ave and Union Street for 7000 dollars and J Liddle selling northwest corner parcels for 10609 dollars. Miss Julia McFadden sold to James Die for 7000 dollars in block 6 Yeeler Estate. BE F Wittler sells Yakima and Norman corner for 1650 dollars to Anna and Katherine McFadden of Nebraska with plans for an apartment building.
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Seattle
BF. Wittler
Eleventh Av
Union St
James Liddle
C. C. Nutter
Deany
Broadway
Julia McFadden
James Die
Yeeler
J. B. Wood
B. F. Beck
Yakima and
Norman
BE. F. Wittler
Anna and
Katherine McFadden
Kidney, Neb
Street Work Authorized by Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works approved city engineer street improvement estimates. Projects include Marion Street paving and walks 8600, Yesler to Second Avenue sewer and walks 3600, Fremont near Gilman Park sewers 3600, B F Day School area 73000, Green Lake area between Sixty Sixth and Sixty Fifth streets 48000, Fourth Avenue Union to Pike 10000, University district between Tenth and Fifteenth Avenues North East 15000, Temple Place sewers and water mains 13000.
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Board of Public Works
Streeta Walters
Maloney
Fey
Marion St
Ava
Yesler
Fremont
Gilman Park
B. F. Day School
Green Lake
Forth
Union
Pike
University District
N. E. Northlake
Fiftieth
Temple Place
Thompson Trial Sees Expert Claim Insanity Questioned
In Tacoma on Jan 19 the defense and state clash as Dr. T M Williameen states Thompson would be insane under defense hypotheticals. The state's expert previously said Thompson sane. Judge Snell criticizes the defense for broad examinations. Cross exam continues with dementia praecox questions and philosophical speculation.
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Star Special Service
Tacoma
Wash
T. M. Williameen
Snell
Shipley
Thompson
W. T. Williamson
Evianne
Wil- Hameon
Vance
Aalief
Yearly Revenue Comparison Figures Display Change
A report lists figures for January 19 1907 and January 19 1906 showing totals of 1 659 283 74 and 1 268 420 24 respectively with an increase of 390 693 50 over the prior year. The data highlights year over year growth in the stated amounts.
Railroads Bar Perishables Amid Weather Disruptions
The Northern Pacific Railway announced no perishables would be received for shipment east of Lester Washington due to weather and train delays. The Great Northern follows with a similar circular, accepting perishables only at the owner's risk.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
Lester
Wash
Great Northern
Riis to Speak at Seattle Y M C A Event
Jacob A. Riis noted sociologist and author will address Seattle audience Tuesday evening in Egan's hall as part of the Y M C A star entertainment course.
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Jacob A. Riis
Roosevelt
United States
Seattle
Egan's Hall
Y. M. C. A. Star
British Columbia Elections Open with 130 Candidates for 42 Seats
In British Columbia general elections today about 130 candidates compete for 42 seats. The field includes diverse parties and independent hopefuls as voters head to polls to decide representation.
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British Columbia
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