Beattle City Faces Water Safety Debate Over Railroad Right of Way
Citizens in Beattle contest an ordinance granting a 100 foot wide railroad right of way along the Cedar River above the city intake. King County Medical Society warns of contamination risk. Pure Water Committee organized with Homer M. Hu as chair urges repeal. Petition printed in The Star Seattle for signers to press council action. deadline urgent.
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Milwaukee Railroad
Cedar River
King County Medical Society
Homer M. HU
Unis
Nem
Pure Water
Btar
Seattle
Defense Opens as Mitchell Case Begins in Seattle
Esther Mitchell, sister of the prisoner, testifies as the defense lays out its strategy. Attorneys portray the Mitchell family as psychologically troubled and argue the defendant was insane at the time of Edmund Creffield's death, detailing Creffield’s actions in Oregon and the Holy Rollers movement.
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Esther Mitchell
Mitchell
Frank Hurt
Edmund Cretfield
Stine M. Shipley
Morrie & Shipley
Shipley
Eather Mitchell
Sterr
Creffield
Oregon
Foek
Corvalite
Hardy
Holy Rollers
Corvallie
Seattle
Two Million Gold Dust Shipment From Tanaga District
A rumor reports $2,000,000 in gold dust aboard the steamer Orteaba carried from Tanaga to Nome under Alaska Pacific Express control. The Hannah reportedly conveyed the cargo to Nome for Seattle transit, with the next steamer expected to depart and a large passenger list.
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Orteaba
Pennsylvania
Hannah
Nome
Alaska Pacific Express Company
Seattle
Bre
Cook and Mayor Hold Conference on Department Turmoil
Chief Cook and Mayor Moore met in the mayor’s office to discuss the department situation. The conference included the possible resignation of the chief, which he denied, while civil service suspensions and the looming dismissal of several men were reviewed. The commission will continue its inquiry into looting and discipline that affects Chief Cook and others.
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Moore
Civil Service Commission
Sonal
Fourth
Flattery St
Moore Lat
Pure Water Petition Seeks Repeal of Rail Ordinance
Citizens of Seattle petition the City Council to repeal Ordinance No. 15836 allowing a railway along Cedar River citing threat to water purity. They request the repeal and request the question of repeal effectiveness be settled by the proper process.
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City of
Seattle
Cedar River
Nobility in Seattle Visit Captures Attention
Two foreign nobles visit Beattle today at the Putter hotel. Von von Geumbhere of Merlin and von Mye of Vienna are seen in Seattle during the stay.
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Beatile
von von Geumbhere
Merlin
von Mye
Vienna
Army Vera HQ at American Lake to be fed at Country Club
Military units will be fed at the Country Club while De Camps are stationed at Bequalli Dhew Creek and Murray's, with headquarters for the army Vera at American Lake.
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American Lake
Country Club
Fire damages Belbach home ahead of the Fourth
A fire badly damaged the Beltbach residence at 607 Twentieth Beltbach as flames erupted before dawn. Firemen fought the blaze from early morning, windows shattered and plaster fell in several rooms. Mr and Mrs Selibach sustained minor injuries from flying glass, with property loss estimated under 25 dollars.
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Beltbach
Local Arrests Reported Early Morning
Marty Davia Charles Roy Williamson and Ole Swen were arrested by Patrolman V Hubbard in the lower end of the city shortly after 1 o clock this morning.
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Marty Davia
Charles Roy
Williamson
Ole Swen
V. ©. Hubbard
City aims to remove troublesome people for safety
Police plan to relocate undesired individuals from the city during prom events to create a safe area until after the celebrations. The move targets disrupting elements, with authorities stating the action focuses on public safety during festivities.
Frightful railway wreck on wedding trip claims family
Frederick Henry Cossitt, newly married to Antonio Drugo on June 18, died in a wreck while their wedding journey ended in tragedy. The fatal crash split a milk train guard and sent cars plunging into girders. report lists several dead and injured among first and second cabin passengers. The cause remains undetermined with theories of brake failure or excessive speed. Numerous victims named with varying addresses across New York and Canada. Mayor George B. McClellan of New York narrowly escaped aboard the ship prior to departure.
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Frederick Henry Cossitt
Antonio Drugo
Stanford White
Harry Thaw
J. Co. B. Sen
Thin City
Mr. Bentell
George B. McClellan
Ork
London
Barwick
Walter
Toronto
Cassier
Louis
Trombell
Conn
Cossitt
Fredk
Henry
Newark
Elphicke
Mra. C. W
Chicago
Harding
Dudley
Hitchcock
Mra. L
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Howieson
Mary
KING
Smith
Mra
W. W
Dayton
Mise
Eleanor
Gerard
Waite
Littian Hurd
Fifth Av
Geroppinger
Keller
Julius
Thompson
William H
Crela Appointed General Passenger Agent for Great North
Beattle to St Paul route coverage outlined. Crela, newly named general passenger agent of the Great North railway, will oversee Beattle and several key stations before moving east. K Craig noted as top air transport expert on the West Coast and former general passenger agent at O K R N in Portland.
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Great North Railway
Beatile
St. Paul
Mr. Craig
Tmt
Puget Sound
K. Craig
Ifte
Portiana
Salisbury wreck inquiry opened by Board of Trade
London July 2 the Board of Trade appointed Major Pringle to inquire into the Salisbury wreck. Injured remain hopeful with Edward Santell of New York still doubtful. Mise M Rusk and Mise J S Griswold are listed among the leg injuries. American friends seek to help. Opinion points to a broken wheel or axle as the likely cause.
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Board of Trade
Major Pringle
Salisbury
Edward Santell
New York
Mise M. Rusk
Mise
J. S. Griswold
Borough Heath
Train wreck near Salisbury kills many aboard American line express
The London and Southwestern Express train carrying 45 New York passengers from Plymouth to London plunged from the track near Salisbury at full speed just after passing. Twenty three passengers who left New York June 24 and four trainmen were killed, with many others injured or mangled as rescuers worked at the curve long known for danger.
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Enz
New York
Plymouth
London
American Line
U of W Boys Have A Lark Alaska Excursion
Alaska excursion steamer Bpo returned from the north with a mixed group of passengers including non union crew and many university students. Officers report the trip was a lark with students dressing in distinctive hats and apparel and charming several local maidens. Some will sail north again on the next voyage of the Epe Katte, scheduled for Thursday.
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Bpo
Griste
Hpokane
M Porta
Anait
Alaskan editor visits Port Angeles as race for delegate heats up
W. Troy, editor of the Daily Alaskan at Singway, travels via City of Seattle to Port Angeles to observe as Alaska factions weigh J. M. Shoup against ex Gay Swineford and other contenders. Reports from D D Woods claim Shoup support is overinflated while Skagway Ketchikan back ex Gay Swineford. Juneau and Douglas reportedly back Shoup, with other fronts aligning as races tighten.
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Alaskan
Singway
Alaska
Heattle
Port Angeles
Prey
Congress
Sewarde
Waskey
Cae
She
Neuse Eam Fr Stricts
Thaw-White Scandal Probed Across Cities
District Attorney Jerome extends the inquiry into the White Thaw case uncovering a web of alleged immorality and celebrity involvement. Lawyers for the Thaw family seek witnesses while prominent clubmen, actors, and social figures face subpoenas as police pursue private yacht cases and theater links.
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Tenderloin+University Club
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