Tacoma Street Car Service Paralyzed by Bridge Closures
The Tacoma Rail and Power Co and city officials failed to agree on repairs after the Delia street bridge disaster. Suburban street cars are stopped, six bridges closed, and riders must walk or endure long delays to Point Defiance park amid threatened injunctions.
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Tacoma
Tacoma Rail & Power Co
Delia
Commissioner of Public Works
Point Defiance Park
Street Railway Company
Avenue Bridge
Point Defiance
Constructhve Railway Company
Point De.park
Police corruption probe committee delays final report
A special council committee investigating police department charges has postponed its final report. Unable to set a new date, the panel adjourned after agreeing to reconvene when the chairman calls it, with officials invited to discuss alleged violations and proposed remedies.
Courtesy and conduct on the Green Lake streetcar
A reader from Fremont dated July 15, 1901 complains about a rude motorman who harshly addressed a waiting woman, prompting her to board reluctantly. The letter urges common courtesy to reduce daily annoyances and foster kinder conduct among people.
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Green Lake
Electrical Workers Picnic At Pleasant Beach This Sunday
The Electrical Workers of Seattle plan a picnic at Pleasant Beach on Sunday July 21 with a program of games and prizes. Boats depart Galbraith dock starting 8 20 a m and run hourly until 10 p m with Seattle military band expected.
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Electrical Workers of
Seattle
Pleasant Beach
Galbraith Dock
Pacific Coast
el Coast
Waltser
Walter
Spokane Slot Law Sparks East West Clash Over Enforcement
Seattle reports that Justice George’s ruling saying the anti slot law excludes merchandise machines is not recognized east of the mountains. Spokane Prosecuting Attorney Kimball plans arrests of machine operators this week to enforce the law, aiming for fines as revenue.
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Seattle
Spokane
George
Kimball
Spokane County
Heve
Botkin Murder Case Seeks Habeas Corpus Relief
Botkin Francisco reports that Mrs. Cordelia Botkin filed for habeas corpus this morning with a ruling due tomorrow. If denied, an appeal to the federal court on similar grounds as the Durant case is anticipated, potentially delaying trial for another year.
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Francisco
Cordelia Botkin
Jack
Durant
Damage estimates on Western corn from drought debated
Washington July reports say the Agriculture Department will assess the extent of corn damage in Western states due to drought. President Wilson questions whether recent damage reports are exaggerated.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
On Trial for Counterfeiting in Preliminary Hearing
Preliminary trial of Joseph Eldt and Henry Robinson for possessing counterfeit dies takes place before Commissioner Kiefer. The case of passing counterfeit money will be heard tomorrow afternoon.
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Joseph Eldt
Henry Robinson
Kiefer
Marry Money and the Castellanes Chronicle
The Marquis de Castellane urged his sons to marry money and the gambit paid off. Boni wed Anna Gould and gained wealth, Jean married Marie Louise of Talleyrand, while Stanislas pursues a Cuban New York heiress. The tale echoes Polonius like advice with Ameri can money links via Gould and Terry.
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Marquis de Castellane
Count Boni
Anna Gould
Count Jean
Prince of Furstenberg
Marie Louise of Talleyrand
Count Stanislas
Emilie Terry
Boni
Jean
Paris
Castelane
Polonius
America
Jay Gould
Old Terry
White citizen jailed in Atlanta for hug assault
Atlanta July 15 Thirty days in the chain gang for Joseph A. Scratchins a well known white citizen after he hugged Miss Cora Watts on the street against her will. The incident sparked public outcry and a swift penalty under local law.
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Atlanta
Joseph A. Scratchins
Cora Watts
Seen Every Day in Cars Sparks Public Rights Debate
A Seattle Star letter questions streetcar conduct and rider rights. The writer praises clerks yet notes timid riders, especially women, feel pressured to bow to conductors and motormen while some rural riders misunderstand the system’s rules and governance.
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Seattle Star
Finnish Colonists May Not Settle In Washington State
Finnish publisher Matti Kurrik of Nanaimo British Columbia negotiates with officials to relocate Finnish colonists to Malcolm Island for fishing and farming. Seattle Finns report the news as a potential move, while discussions with BC authorities continue.
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Matti Kurrik
Finnien
Nanaimo
B. C
Washington
British Columbia
Kurriki
Malcolm Island
Seattle
John Peters
Star
Covington ministers weapon at Mitchell case causes stir
Covington Ky July 16 The Covington Ministerial association again charges Rev J W Mitchell pastor of the Eleventh Street Methodist Episcopal church with conduct unbecoming a Christian minister He is accused of running a corner on marriage revenue paying clerks and drivers to steer couples to his parsonage and to report license transactions Mitchell denies a formal corner but acknowledges paying cabmen for bringing couples to the parsonage He holds the local record for marriages and his congregation has raised the issue amid social concerns The notice lists a union gathering with addresses and performances for invited members continuous with the dispute.
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Covington
J. W. Mitchell
Eleventh Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Mitchell
May Waldron Recovering After Suicide Attempt
May Waldron remains in county hospital in stable condition after a failed suicide attempt Saturday night at Georgetown. Funeral services for Mary Gaffney were held today at Ney & Stewart's chapel at 2 PM, with interment in Calvary Cemetery.
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May Waldron
Georgetown
Mary Gaffney
Maple Valley
Ney
Stewart's Chapel
Calvary Cemetery
Bandera Brothers In Knife Attack Kill John Mitchell
In Knoxville five Bandera brothers stabbed and killed John Mitchell after a dispute over a sweetheart, Margaret Dalton. Robert Sanders testified Mitchell won her affections, sparking the attack. Mitchell wounded two attackers before fleeing. the Sanders brothers escaped. Margaret Dalton has been driven to an asylum in a state of mental collapse.
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Knoxville
Tenn
John Mitchell
Bandera
Robert Sanders
Mitchell
Margaret Dalton
Sanders
Ball for Iron Trades unions at Beattie Armory
The grand ball of the Iron Trades unions will be held tonight at the Armory. The hall is decorated with evergreens and flags and the floor prepared for dancing. Several thousand tickets have been sold and attendance is expected to be large yet comfortable. Music will be excellent.
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Iron Trades Unions
Armory
Beattie
Iron Trades
Two Young Men Arrested and Ordered to Leave Town
Francis Grogan and Frank Prad Jey were arrested by Officer Shenaman who noted their desire to depart Beattie. They pleaded for release, were jailed, and a one day sentence was imposed by Justice George with a four hour deadline to leave town. They promised to catch the first available freight train.
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Francis Grogan
Frank Prad Jey
Beattie
Shenaman
George
Fire Crews Tack Small Blaze Near Grant Street Bridge
Fire department responded shortly after noon today to extinguish a small blaze near the Grant street bridge with little damage reported.
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Grant Street Bridge
Council Meeting Forecast For Seattle Park and Street Upgrades
Tonight’s council agenda includes opposition to a park car line by the park commissioner citing danger to women and children. Second and third readings will address street improvements on Twenty second and related avenues, water supply for Labor Temple, and several bond and assessment ordinances.
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Seattle Electric Co
Woodland Park
Twenty-second Avenue
First Avenue
Mercer
Aloha
East James
Twentieth Avenue
Thirteenth Avenue
Froat Union
East Columbia
Alohn
Board of Public Works
Labor Temple Association
Connecticut Street
Seattle Boulevard
Ninth Avenue
Eighth Avenue
City
James
Union
Retail Clerks Plan First July Social Event
The Retail Clerks Union No 320 schedules its first monthly social for Thursday night July 18 at the G A R hall Collings building. No admission fee. Arrangements committees expect large attendance with a program and dances designed to please attendees.
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Retail Clerks’ Union
G. A. Rf
Collings Building
Wives Seek Separate Maintenance and Maiden Names
In Superior Court Frances Baker seeks divorce from Elihu Baker and restoration of her maiden name Frances Dorley after years of desertion and abuse starting from their 1886 marriage. their two children Andrew and Adelbert, aged 11 and 4, seek custody. Jean Werline also seeks divorce from J C Werline and restoration of her maiden name Jean Heddleston after separation due to lack of support.
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Frances Baker
Elihu Baker
Daweon
Elihu
Dawson
Frances Dorley
Andrew
Adelbert
Jean Werline
J. C. Werline
Durano
Colo
Jean Heddleston
Concord Arrives Amid Illness in Far East Service
The United States gunboat Concord arrived here at noon from Dutch Harbor and lay at anchor on the stream. It recently returned from the Philippine Islands via Yokohama. Commander Captain Knox has offered his resignation due to serious illness from malaria and fever in the Philippines.
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Concord
Dutch Harbor
Philippine Island
Yokohama
Knox
Oak Williams Freed After Gravel Wagon Incident
Oak Williams, a young teamster with limited experience, was discharged this morning after police held him on a charge of throwing gravel on the street. Justice George noted he had been punished enough. Saturday night Officer Locket arrested him for driving a leaking gravel wagon on Second Avenue. While in custody he became agitated yet did not spill the load.
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Oak Williame
Atreeta
Justice George
Willame
Locket
Second Avenue
Steamship activity and arrivals on the Pacific coast
Steamship State of California resumes the San Francisco run tonight with 200 passengers and 1100 tons of cargo for Epworth Leaguers attending an international convention. Other vessels including Elihu Thomson, Rainier, Al-Ki, Humboldt, Hermanthia, Mackinaw, John 8. Kimball, Asuncion, and Dirigo are reported sailing or arriving with cargo and passengers. A theft case involving Dern Sterling is set for trial this afternoon.
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Steamship State of California
Hall
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
San Francisco
Epworth
Elihu Thomson
L. H. Gray & Co. Steamship Agency
Nome
St. Michael
Steamship Rainier
Pollard Steamship Company
Whatcoom
Al-Ki
Skagway
Humboldt
Bentfield
Lynn Canal
Koamos
Hermanthia
Neah Bay
Nanaimo
Seattle
Mackinaw
John
Kimball
Asuncion
John Evane
International Steamship Co
Duluth
Minn
Pacific Coast Co
Dirigo
Hunter
Epworth Leaguers Stranded by Pickpocket Gang
A group of 20 Epworth Leaguers en route to the San Francisco convention is stranded in Colorado Springs after an organized gang of pickpockets robbed travelers in the station crush. The thieves stole money and railroad transportation and, in ten cases, used stolen checks to take all baggage from their victims.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Epworth
San Francisco
Indians Rebellious Reported Near Chilkat River Freight Route
Troops were stationed at Haines following Indian hostility to river freight activity on the Chilkat. Murmurings of discontent persist with fears of renewed trouble when troops depart. Businessman H C Gardner owns two steamers burned once, another stern wheeler from Seattle along with repairs to a damaged boat. The Indians previously controlled river freighting with canoes and may resume pressure on traffic.
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Haines
Chilkat
Speyer
H. C. Gardner
Btar
Wife's flat iron defense fuels rare legal ruling
A wife swore out a warrant against her husband Charles Hoyt for beating her. The case ended with Hoyt's discharge after the judge ruled a husband may protect himself if his wife attacks with a flat iron. The incident began when Hoyt returned home to find his wife armed, leading to a violent confrontation. The decision was recorded as noteworthy.
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Sible
Hoyt
Jesse Hoyt
Justice Cann
Charles Hoyt
Cann
Licensed To Wed List Features Seattle Bremerton and More
A fragmented roster shows names linked to marriage licenses or banns across multiple locales including Seattle Bremerton Portland Williamsport and Dallas. The list mentions Frank Tenham Beattie Gena Ninsen Julius Hansecell Luean Wyen Jesse DB Hamlin Elizabeth Costner HPP Wooda and others.
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Frank Tenham
Beattie
Gena Ninsen
Seattle
Julius Hansecell
Bremerton
Luean Wyen
Portland
Jesse DB. Hamlin
Elizabeth
Costner
Williamsport
H. PP. Wooda
Dallard
Lassie Brella
Captain Strong resigns from United States Army
Washington D C July The War Department wires acceptance of Capt Putnam Bradley Strong's resignation. No further details on his case are given. He is the son of former New York mayor Strong. An accompanying note mentions an incident with an unknown woman in a San Francisco hotel. Judge Griffin signs an order for Francesco Copardo's arrest for contempt of court and commits him to jail until further order. Copardo was fined $25 weekly in his wife's divorce case.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Putnam Bradley Strong
United States Army
Young Offcer
Vaue
Strong
New York
San Francisco
Griffin
Francesco Copardo
Copardo
Insane About Religion Lands Man in Jail
Albert Vaguteki, described as obsessed with religion, was jailed after a violent outburst in which he attempted a public religious meeting. Fellow prisoners were annoyed by his singing and praying until they toppled him with thrown shoes and items. he was removed and to be examined for sanity today.
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Albert Vaguteki
Fashion notes on silk ballete and lace brooches
The Chicago News describes charming petticoats in silk ballete matching corsets and in brocades and satins. dainty lace brooches feature violets and colored enamel with diamonds and pearls. Skirts show billowy decorations. summer gowns from abroad appear below the knee in graceful, artistic styles.
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Chicago News
THREE WEEKS OF BASEBALL FOR SEATTLE TEAM
The Seattle baseball team returned from Portland after a four game series. they lost three but close games were noted. A new pitcher, John Hickey, joins from Aberdeen and will start Thursday. Seattle will play three straight weeks at home beginning Thursday, facing Spokane Portland and Tacoma.
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Seattle
Portland
John Hickey
Aberdeen
Beattie
Mr. Dug
Spokane
Tacoma
Flat Iron Graces Court Desk Amid Curious Inquest
In Justice Cain's court this morning a large flat iron lay on the judge's desk drawing questions from all who entered. The curious object sparked speculation about its purpose and connection to the case underway.
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Second Ave
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J. F. McDonald
Virginia Gray
Misa
Charlotte Ltowe Gray
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Alpha
Dern Sterling
Rthodes Bros
China
Rhodes Bros
Steinway Supremacy
Sherman,lay and Company
Te Nventay Sabotine
Jaeiar
Laird, Behober & Co
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LOT
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Nettieton
Treen Shoe CO. Pigs
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Holmes
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Malaga
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