Rescue of Patients From Hospital Idaho After Shipwreck
Rescue operations were launched this afternoon as the hospital ship Idaho wrecked off the Pacific Coast. Firemen and ambulances evacuated patients while authorities assessed injuries and arranged care for those in need, including the destitute and those with morphine or opium poisoning. A separate incident reported the Galbraith-Bacon pier structure collapsing in North Seattle due to the storm, with no injuries as work had ceased. The Lilly Bogardus dock end was torn away in a collision with a Taylor and Williams freight scow amid a fierce gale.
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Idaho
Pacific Coast Co
Frank Black
Galbraith-Bacon
Battery
Wall Street
Seattle
Lilly-Bogardus
Taylor and Williams
Alki Point
West Beattie
P. C. Co
Marion Street
Virginia Street
Inquiry into Parish church fire and its likely origin
Inspector W. E. Hughes of the Washing Insurance Association proposes the blaze began in a defective furnace pipe with asbestos casing rather than by crossed electric circuits. He notes charred floor beneath the organ area and suggests the basement start. Rev Gowen and Fire Marshal Kelby support a careful, corroborated investigation.
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W. E. Hughes
Washing Insurance Association
Hughes
Iit
Cherry Street
H. H. Gowen
Kelye
Suspected Maple Valley Robbery Suspect Sought
Ben Williams, linked to a Maple Valley post office crime, is in King County Jail awaiting arrest for another man. Authorities pursue two suspects who held up Maple Valley with a revolver and rifled cash Tuesday night of last week. The description matches Williams.
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Ben Willams
Maple Valley
King County
Een Big
Ak T
Diamond
Wii
Williams Lovefy
of & Revolver
Horn Held For Trial In Wyoming TV Hearing
The Jan 24 report details the Tom Horn case in which he is held for trial on a charge related to the disappearance of Willie Nichol. Testimony linked Horn to the crime and referenced a past incident eight years earlier involving a man named Getaile and an unknown amount.
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Bne, Wyo
Tom Horn
Willie Nichol
Horn
Getaile
Shakes ’Em Lacis Earthquakes Rattle Suburban Mo Residents
Two earthquake shocks were felt near Lacis Missouri early in the morning. In the suburb, residents rushed into yards as houses appeared unstable and feared collapse in the tremors.
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Lacis
Denial II In House On Boers Peace Proposals
In the house today officials stated that peace proposals from the Boers have been received since the Botha negotiations.
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Méace
Board Action On University Faculty Dismissal Stirs Debate
A fragmented note indicates a university board or regents discussion over faculty actions and a principal’s role in a disagreement. The text suggests uncertainty about taking further measures following an incident or occurrence in the institution.
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Re- of the State University
Weather Brief: Snow Tonight With Colder Temperatures
Readable text notes snow and colder conditions tonight in Reatile and Vicinity Thin area. Winds gusty from the northwest and colder air moves in. Expect brisk, fair skies to follow with lingering chill.
Hill admits no control over Northern Securities affairs
In the interstate commerce exam, J. J. Hill testified that he had not exercised control over Northern Securities Company to date. He admitted Chicago Burlington & Quincy was owned by Northern Pacific and Great Northern and that the company was a legal fiction to operate the road. He said there had been no rate changes or managerial differences among the three roads since the merger.
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Chicago
Jan
J. J. Hill
Will Take Children
Mrs. Delia Blank of South Park is sought by police to locate G. B. Stone who says he left his two daughters aged nine and seven in her care two years ago. Stone claims custody arrangements were made in San Francisco and Eureka, and he recently found the girls in South Park while working in the area. He offers to take custody and provide support if Mrs. Blank will surrender the children.
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Delia Blank
South Park
Police Department
Mr. Stone
Alaska
Seattle
Oakland
Sugar men plan cross party bid to lift refined sugar tariff
Republican congressmen from beet sugar states push to unite with Democrats to end the tariff on refined sugar while free Cuba raw sugar is feared to ruin beet and cane sugar interests. Hawaii's planters warn of bankruptcy from free sugar with a 10 percent reduction acceptable. House passes urgent deficiency bill with 500000 for Philippine soldiers shelter. Funeral of Agnes M Duke postponed due to storm. Dr Carr relocates to Globe block. London and San Francisco Bank opens savings Feb 1.
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Washington, D. C
Cuba
California
House
Ways and Meane
William Haywood
Green Lake Sidewalks Under City Inspection
Inspectors from the street department survey sidewalks in Green Lake to enforce the two inch lumber rule. Property owner Dr. Hi Iman must replace one inch wooden walks with compliant material.
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Green Lake District
Hi Iman
Green Lake
Lewis and Plunger Win $15,000 at Oakland Races
In Oakland yesterday, Lewis and his horse Plunger won a $15,000 purse at the local race meeting. The duo edged out rivals in a tight finish, capturing top honors for the event.
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Ban P Francisco
Jan
Lewis
Plunger
Oakland
McCulloch Sends To Search For British Warship Condor
The commander of the revenue cutter McCulloch was ordered to set out this morning in search of the British warship Condor. The McCulloch is to sail well out and north toward the mouth of the Columbia River, departing San Francisco harbor this afternoon.
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Washington, D.C
McCulloch
Condor
Columbia River
San Francisco
Unknown British Steamer Sinks After Fog Stranding
Reports from Brussels say an unknown steamer believed to be British stranded near Vilesingen Netherlands in dense fog and sank. It is feared many aboard perished.
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Brussels
Vilesingen
Netherlands
Storm disrupts Seattle transit with derailed cars and snow chaos
A heavy snowstorm paralyzed Seattle causing derailments on the First and Cedar Street lines, with delays across Second and Third avenues. City services struggle as trains, ferries, and mail delivery falter while officials promise extensive plowing and safety measures.
Saturday Specials on Produce and Butter
Advertises canned goods and produce with low prices. Cans priced 18 cents each per dozen. Potatoes Fancy Burbank per 100 pounds 1.40. Sweet potatoes 10 pounds 2 1/2. Onions priced under wholesale. Navy beans No.1 White 44 1/2 cents per pound. Mountain View butter Fancy Yakima per pound 1.80.
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Mountain View
Yakima
Pureka Athletic Club Arranges Baltimore Meeting
The Pureka Athletic club has arranged a meet in Baltimore on January 24 featuring local athletes and a program of track and field events. Officials say the event will showcase rising talent and provide a platform for regional competitors to vie for early season honors.
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Baltimore
Pureka Athletic Club
Indoor meet opens at University armory
The first indoor season meet was held yesterday at the University armory. Favorites included Bob Pearson and Sid Duffy in the half mile. Pearson led early but Duffy stumbled at the end of the race.
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University Armory
Bob Pearson
Sid. Duffy
Pearson
Duffy
More
Cheatnut
J. Pearson
Studenta
Y. M
Denny Hall
Fire sparked by exploded lamp roars through home
An exploded kerosene lamp at the residence of E. Gogg on Twenty third avenue caused a big blaze last night. No one was in the house at the time.
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E. Gogg
Twentythird Avenue
Fire damages house as lamp explodes
A lamp left burning by Mrs. Foss caused a fire in a house owned by Richard Winsor. A passerby phoned in a fire alarm and firefighters, arriving quickly, saved the building from total destruction with about $200 in damage.
Nett Beats Smith For Portland Victory In 16th Round
San Francisco lightweight Nett defeated Portland's Billy Smith on a foul in the 16th round at Portland last night. The bout, originally set for two rounds, featured repeated fouls by Smith and left Nett advantaged. the result hinged on the foul ruling and Nett would have won more clearly if the action had been fair.
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Portland
al Nett
San Francisco
Billy Smith
Smith
Nett
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