Fireman saves many from steamer blaze at Alki Point
Charles Benson of the Steamer Vashon risked his life to extinguish a fire in the holds to save hundreds of passengers bound for Alki Point. He was injured and may die from his burns as the vessel, recently belted, battled a leaking tank that fed the flames. Captain Bromley and crew could not reach him in time.
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Charles Benson
Vashon
Alki Point
Bromley
Benson
Destruc
Tea purchase note with grocer refund policy
A fragment notes tea sold in packages with someone responsible for it. The grocer offers a refund if customers dislike Schilling's Lest, and the buyer is reimbursed.
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Schilling
Ice Cream Freezers Reduced in House Sale Event
A local household sale reports all freezers discounted for a late sale event. Items include chest and upright freezers with reduced prices as homeowners clear surplus.
Rescue amid blaze on the Vashon captain burned saving passengers
A crewman plunged into flames to reach the stopcock as the end of the boat neared. He was severely burned but helped avert disaster as the Vashon was towed to Seattle. Benson, a longtime Seattle hotel resident, was taken to Pacific Hospital.
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Ald
Seattle
Benson
Pacific Hospital
Cornerstone Laying for Piret United Presbyterian Church
The cornerstone laying ceremony for the Piret United Presbyterian Church’s new building in Pourtagathay and EB Spring will take place tomorrow afternoon. Rev. T. A. Keener of Tacoma will deliver the address. Rev. W. A. Spaulding serves as pastor.
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Piret United Presbyterian Church
Pourtagathay
T. A. Keener
Tacoma
W. A. Spaulding
Sixth and Seneca
Theo Wilts & Co Ad Promises Best Goods and Prices
An advertising notice touts Theo Wilts & Co at 1008 Print Ave offering hardware sporting goods and cutlery with a claim of better goods and prices than competitors. Dr Lee Baker listed at 206 Bites Building with Main 6256 phone.
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Theo
Wilts & Co
Lee Baker
Bites
National Guard Arrives for Camp at Port Townsend
Six hundred members of the Washington National Guard arrived from distant points and were assigned to posts at Flagler Worden and Casey for upcoming camp maneuvers. Establishment of quarters and unit assignments continued as preparations for the first maneuvers begin Monday.
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Port Townsend
Washington National Guard
Up Aound Pointe
Ris Flagler, Worden and
Casey
Water rises. fires break out in Buena Vista district
Severe flooding in the Buena Vista district of Barbersfield California as water levels climb. Fire has broken out at several large elevator structures, signaling escalating disaster conditions in the area.
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Barbersfield
Cal
Buena Vista District
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