Ten survivors returned from Valencia wreck in grim port update
Ten survivors and three bodies wash ashore from the Valencia disaster. The Grant reached port with survivors including Fr. Co. Campbell and others while eight adults and two children were lost at sea. Officials report 19 bodies recovered with many unidentified. search tugs Lorne and Bahada remain on scene as the Grant resumes recovery efforts.
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Valencia
Grant
Fr. Co. Campbell
A & Hancock
George Belekon
Stendler
Frank Richley
Mike Stone
T. Brown
Hosachi
Harvey Gneay
Passen
Rodies
Geo
Tug Rahadta
W Bi Peters
FLFP
Bunker
F. J. Campbell
Seattle
Engineer Nelson
San Francisco
Lorne
Bahada
Debate Over Tulle Versus Cork Life Preservers After Valencia Wreck
Marine inspectors and seafaring men clash over life preserver materials after the Valencia wreck. Some favor tulle as superior, while many mariners insist cork preserves are safer and pass the law. Officials say the Valencia carried up-to-date life boats and gear, and the death toll raises questions about overall safety.
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Valencia
Turner
D. Me
Pacific Coast
Comfm
McKennie
Tragic Accidental Shooting Ends Life Of 14 Year Old Caree
John William Caree a Bayview Bottling Works laborer’s son was killed instantly at 11 45 pm on an pier over tide flats while handling a loaded double barreled shotgun. The blast also wounded his brother Aaron 4 and Clarence Powell. Deputy Coroner ruled accidental death. body at Ronney Watson morgue.
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John William Caree
Joseph
Carse
Bayview
Hines St
Aaron
Clarence Powell
Powell
Aaron Carse
Young Caree
Arnold
Byrne and
Barbes
Ronney-Watson
Teachers tour the shipyard with Mr Moran souvenirs
A group of teachers boarded vessels at the wharves and received memorandum books photographs and souvenirs from Mr Moran. After touring the yard they were treated to a luncheon in honor of the visit.
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Moran
Dismissal of Contempt Proceedings Against Riley
Judge Albertson dismissed contempt proceedings against contractor J F Riley this morning. Riley had denied statements attributed to him and said he did not wish to reflect on any court. The judge said the case aimed to uphold the court's honor, not seek vindication.
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J. FE. Riley
Albertson
Riley
Corpse Found Near Vashon Ranch
A rancher on Vashon Island reported finding an unknown man’s body near his water, pulled ashore Saturday night. The corpse was brought to Seattle for examination by Dr. Carroll as Coroner Arnold departed at 3 PM to transport the body.
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Cook
Vashon Island
Saturnight
Seattle
Carroll
Arnold
Outfit Borrower Loses Rig After Return
Hall found the outfit missing minutes after returning from the building. The rig belonged to John Hastings of Boston and Federal, lent by Ballard. The animal was a dark bay mare with a light side spring apron.
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Hall
John Hasting
Boston
Federal
Ballard
General Wheeler Buried With Full Honors at Arlington
Washington, Jan 29 General Joseph Wheeler was buried at Arlington cemetery this afternoon with all the honors due his rank.
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Washington
Joseph Wheeler
Arlington Cemetery
Humble Field Disturbances After Plugging Wells
Houston news reports claim that Humble oil field workers plugged wells this morning and triggered eruptions. Disturbances opened craters swallowing derricks and sending debris into the air, injuring workers and scattering rocks.
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Houston
Texas
Seattle Woman Rescued After Strangling Attempt in Ballard Jail
Minnie of Seattle nearly strangled herself using a stove pipe at Ballard jail after a drunken episode. Officer Adair heard the noise, freed her, and she was taken to Beattie for treatment following the dramatic incident in the city jail.
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Minnie
Seattle
Ballard
Adair
Arawi
Abair
Wea
Beattie
Vilas Named Surveyor General and Other Nominations
President Roosevelt submitted Senate nominees including Calvin B. Vilas for surveyor of the United States assay office at Seattle and William J. Robinson as circuit court judge in Hawaii. also named William K R Graham as surveyor general of California and Frank W. Fornes as collector of customs for the district of San Diego.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Senate
Calvin B. Vilas
Vilas
United States Assay Office
Seattle
Circuit Court of
Hawaii
William J. Robinson
California
William KR. Graham
District of San Diego
Frank W. Fornes
Meeting to petition Congress over Cape Flattery disasters
At the request of Bernard Pelly British vice consul and local merchants the Merchants' Exchange calls a meeting to seek federal measures to prevent further disasters near Cape Flattery and along the San Juan de Fuca route. The session starts at 1 30 tomorrow afternoon in the Exchange rooms Marion Building basement. All interested citizens are invited.
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Bernard Pelly
Merchants’ Exchange
Congress
Cape Plattery
Atraita
San Juan de Fuca
Exchange
Marion #1
Colman Building
Triangular race for Green Lake council seat in Eleventh Ward
George W. Hill W A Burleigh and Fred N Weyant compete for Republican nomination in the Eleventh Ward council race. Hill runs a longtime Green Lake realty practice, Burleigh brothers with lawyer Andrew F Burleigh and Weyant a city engineer and Green Lake Improvement Club secretary.
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George W. Hill
W. A. Burleigh
Fred N. Weyant
Mr. Hill
Green Lake
Mr. Burleigh
Andrew F. Burleigh
Mr. Weyant
City Engineering Department
Green Lake Improvement Club
School Teachers Tour Ship Building Plant
Robert and William Moran, teachers at Queen Anne school Moran Fros. company, led a Saturday afternoon visit with Mrs. Crow entertaining 17 attendees who toured the entire yards and facilities.
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Robert
William Moran
Queen Anne School
Moran Fros
Sisger
Protection for Puget Sound shipping to be discussed by Seattle groups
Commercial bodies intend to send resolutions to Congress urging immediate protection for shipping entering Puget Sound. Proposals include life saving stations and more lights at dangerous points on the American side. The extent of action is undecided, but the next chamber of commerce and Seattle Commercial Club meeting is expected to fully discuss the matter.
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Congress
Puget Sound
Chamber of Commercce
Seattle Commercial Club
Chimney Fire Damages Home. Hose Arrival Hinted
Ballard reports a chimney fire at a Jones Street residence owned by O Jensen Sunday at 6 20 pm with limited damage. The fire department expects 1000 feet of hose to arrive February 1. George P Rice of 811 Madison Street says a pair of trousers containing seven dollars fifty cents in cash were stolen from his room Saturday night. the thieves were later found on the sidewalk near Rice's home but with no cash.
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George P. Rice
Madison ,T
Rice
Old Oak Shoe hailed best $3.50 and $4 model
Shoe experts recognize the Old Oak Shoe as the best value at three fifty and four dollars. It is sold exclusively by Men's Shoe Store located at 808 First Avenue, Gee.
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First Avenue
Gee
Runaway Girl Affects Police Pursuit Hoax
A girl calling herself Marie Moerita was found near a restaurant by Detective Corbett and taken to the matron. She initially claimed her father abandoned her in Bovarett but confessed the tale was false, having escaped from the Home of Good Shepherd Ninthav and Terrace. The incident misled officers who prepared a search for the supposed deserting father.
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Marie Moerita
Corbett
Boverett
Good Shepherd
Ninthav
Terrace
Bam Corbett
Warbeth
New Year Festivities Draw Large Crowds in Chinatown
Thousands gathered in Chinatown on a Saturday night to watch Celestials celebrate the New Year. Fireworks rattled through the area as ceremonies unfolded. homes and streets became crowded with onlookers from uptown. The bustling crowd mingled Christian and pagan jingles without friction as celebrations continued nightly.
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Chinatown
Missing Furnishings After Absence Suspected Theft
During a short city absence the entire furnishings of Mrs Anna Hughes's home at 617 Maynard were removed. Mrs Hughes suspects a colored man and has given the police the name for immediate arrest.
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Mra
Anna Hughes
Maynard
Sneak thief robs Terry Ave homes of jewelry
The residences of O. B. Lattelle at 1312 Terry and neighbor Dr. Hill were entered during the night. Jewelry including a pearl ring, two tourquoises, an opal set, a gold ring with 12 pearls, a new razor and a new bat were taken. Entry was through a rear window and the houses were thoroughly ransacked. Dr. Hill’s loss is described as a small amount of money.
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Terry
O. B. Lattelle
Dr. Hill
Emall
Lattelle
Black Hand Threatens Italian Candy Maker in Millville
Angelo Giufra, an Italian candy manufacturer in Millville New Jersey, received a second letter from Portland Oregon threatening he has three days to live signed Black Hand. The note follows an earlier message, as officials pursue the case.
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Millville
N. J
Angelo Giufra
Portland
Ore
Renters Can Own Homes Through Monthly Payment Plan
H O Shuey & Co. offers a monthly payment loan showing about 96 percent of current renters could own homes in a few years by applying their rent payments toward ownership. The notice emphasizes the plan as a surprise to city renters and promotes home ownership via steady monthly contributions.
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H. O. Shuey & Co
Cheap Shears From Clauee Store Offerings
Spares and scissors advertised with low prices at Spin ning's Cash Store 1810 Second Ave. Readily priced Clauee Pocket Scissors Embroidery Scissors and Manicure Belasors are shown with ranges from 50c to 2.00. Includes CHess Buttonhole Bets, Trimmers, Sclasora items and various ornate desk tools.
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Second Ave
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