Tremont Steamer Wreck After Collision Off New London
The steamer Tremont on the Providence to New York run was rammed by the yacht Wild Duck in fog or confusion this morning. City of Lowell rescued passengers and crew, 415 aboard, and the Tremont sank. Victims and survivors were taken to New York where panic followed before order was restored.
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New London
Conn
Tremont
Providence
New York
City of Lowell
City of
Lowell
the Tremont
Glassworks 10 Be Sold After Court Claim
The Northwestern Glass works must be sold to satisfy a claim of $25.00 as Judge Taliman signs the order.
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Glass Works
Northwestern Glass Works
Eatlery Claims
Taliman
Templars Compete Tonight in Prison Drill Contest
The morning session of the Washington Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars reports officers and committees with no new business. Delegates arrive from Eastern Washington and Oregon. Tonight’s program features a prison drill contest between the Seattle and Tacoma lodges. Election of officers set for Friday.
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Tacoma
Washington Grand Lodge
Independent
Order of Good Templars
Pitty
Washington
Oregon
Pris
Seattle
City of Topeka Steamship Arrives with Alaska Cargo
The City of Topeka captained by Olson of the Pacific Coast Steamship Co arrived from Southeastern Alaska this morning carrying 15 cabin and 5 second class passengers and 600 tons of concentrates from the Treadwell mines. A gold brick worth $2000 from Juneau was taken to Washington. Purser Jones reports a pleasant but uneventful voyage.
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Topeka
Olson
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Alaska
Treadwell
Douglas Island
Juneau
Washington National
Jones
Fire Threatens Canyon Lumber Mill. Town Narrowly Saved
A fire early this morning at Canyon Lumber Co. shingle mill in Robe Wash spread near the town before residents halted its advance. By ten o'clock the flames were checked but two dry kilns at Sayer Lumber Co. are reported destroyed. exact losses not yet determined.
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Roke
Wash
Everett
Canyon Lumber Co
Ghuever & Handridge
Sayer Lumber Co
Epworth League Convention Opens in San Francisco
The Epworth league opening at Mechanics Pavilion drew 10 000 Leaguers with a 2 000 voice chorus. The event kicked off last night as a precursor to the convention starting tomorrow noon. Fifteen thousand delegates had arrived and more trains bring fresh attendees. The gathering is expected to be the largest and most successful in Epworth movement history.
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San Francisco
Mechanics' Pavilion
Tatro resigns as city sewer inspector amid succession talks
Charles P. Tatro resigns effective upon his successor selection. Superintendent Little to appoint from J. W. Fitts John R. Taylor or Conway Thomson. Tatro moves to San Francisco Paving Co. bid on Capitol Hill. Lumber dispute stirs local logs demand as loggers arrive. Brace says Western Washington mills not unionized and Chinese labor predominates in Victoria. Secretaries and officials avoid public comment as strike details stay unpublished.
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Little
J. W. Fitts
John R. Taylor
Conway Thomson
Mr. Tatro
San Francisco Paving Co
Moore Investment Co
Capitol Hill
J. & Brace
Brace & Hergert
Millis
Lake Union
Washington
Victoria
B. C
Exchange
Portland
Littell
Millia
Oldham
Building Trades Council
The
Star
Japan withdraws demand in Pekin indemnity talks
Washington July 1 Japan, acting with naval moderation, withdraws her demand for a further indemnity from China. The move removes a major obstacle to progress in indemnity negotiations at Pekin and should help bring the ministers conference to an early close.
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Washington, D.C
Japan
China
Chis
Pekin
Decree Calls Sale of Works After Prolonged Litigation
Wm. Dulles Jr of New York holds a first lien with a $15,009 mortgage. The Boston National Bank is involved in a $5.2 million claim. After months of litigation and futile attempts to restart the plant, major stockholders opposed the move, and the works will be sold to the highest bidder.
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Wm. Dulles, Jr
New York
Boston National Bank
Finnish Army Merger Edict Shocks Helsinki Crowd
An imperial edict dissolves Finland's separate army from 1906 and merges it with the Russian force. The move is seen as stripping Finland of its last liberty, provoking major excitement in Helsinki on July 17.
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Hellinfors
Finnland
Scranton
Lackawana
Lackawana Valley
Woodworkers Strike Paralyzes Seattle Planing Mills
The nine hour day strike staggers Seattle planing mills and sash and door shops. O B Littell says most mills run with reduced forces, while some shut down. He notes outside mills and lower wages elsewhere pressure Seattle contractors.
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Trashen Council
June Health Report Counts Births and Illness in City
The city health officer's June report shows 13 smallpox, 11 scarlet fever, and 22 measles cases, 64 deaths down from May and up from last year, 91 births with 50 males and 41 females. Inspectors note cattle, sheep, hogs, and veal counts, fish condemnation, fumigation rooms, plumbing notices, 26,960 gallons of milk inspected, some dairy condemnations, 68 nuisances abated.
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C. R. Frasch
Geo. Deveeman
McIntyre
Woodcock I
John van Horn
Cora Sherman Convicted in Four Dollar Theft
Cora Sherman a diminutive woman about four feet tall was tried in Judge George's court for stealing four dollars from Dave Clough. Prosecution witnesses testified, Sherman denied knowledge, and she was found guilty and sentenced to 20 days in jail with a $25 fine, suspended on payment.
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Cora Sherman
Dave Clough
Judge George's Court
Clough
Lottie Fleiff
Miss Sherman
Dmecer Wletcher
Seattle Area Weather Tonight and Thursday
Tonight and Thursday in Seattle and nearby areas expect fair skies with westerly winds. Temperatures may remain mild with no significant precipitation anticipated.
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Seattle and Vicinity
San Francisco centers battleground in machinists strike
July reports describe San Francisco as the focal point of the machinists strike with union efforts and funding concentrated there. Pittsburgh and other cities show stalled mills, varying union and management positions, and escalating tensions as leaders push for broader labor action.
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San Francisco
International
Alaska Steamship Trade Slows Amid Summer Decline
ALASKA steamship agents report a summer business dip matching a four year low with only a few weeks of Nome rush sparking earlier plans. Several companies scaled back routes Seattle Nome and Seattle Skagway and fares rose on the southeastern line while Seattle San Francisco traffic remains robust. The Oriental trade stays brisk with vessels like Jphin and Dirigo guided by Captains Roberts and Hunter, as Alaska Steamship Co. sails to Lynn Canal with passengers and cargo.
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Nome
Tts
San Francisco Steamship Company
Seattle-Nome
Seattle-Skagway
San Francisco
Jphin
Dirigo
Roberts
Hunter
Alaska Steamship Co
Lynn Canal
Seattle Candidate Courts Trans-Mississippi Congress
A heavy attendance marked the twelfth annual Trans-Mississippi Commercial congress in Seattle and the city is a strong candidate to host the sessions for the next year. Delegates gathered in Cripple Creek for the meeting that began yesterday.
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Cripple Creek
Col
Seattle
Want More Fire Protection for Queen Anne Hill
A special committee from the Queen Anne Improvement Club led by John W. Roberts M D Leebey and John F. Miller called on the council to supply suitable fire apparatus at the Queen Anne fire station widen water mains and add more hydrants. They say Queen Anne hill is practically without fire protection and a recent fire showed the area would be helpless until help could arrive. A separate note reports Sam Yerbury was found not guilty of insulting language toward ladies at the corner of ire avenue James Street after being with friends.
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John W. Roberts
M. D. Leebey
John F. Miller
Queen Anne
Sam Yerbury
Ire Avenue James Street
Yerbury
Parson Reprimanded for Riding Bicycle on Seattle Sidewalk
A Seattle minister was arrested by Bicycle Patrolman Dual for riding a bicycle on a sidewalk near Ninth Avenue and Howell Street, violating city ordinances. He was released after begging for mercy with a promise not to ride on the sidewalk again.
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Seattle
Dua
Ninth Avenue
Howell Street
Parson
Ifmita
Highway Robber Holds Up Stage Coaches Near Ukiah
A highwayman robbed two stage coaches between Ukiah Blue Lakes and Potter's Valley, taking about 200 dollars from passengers. The bandit fled into a wooded canyon between Ukiah and Lakeport as posses scour the area.
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Ukiah
Cal
Hiighwayman
Blue Lakes
Potter’s Valley
Lakeport
Sisters Edith and Ida Yoeland Die by Poison in London
Edith and Ida Yoeland, vaudeville sisters formerly with Charles Frohman, killed themselves in a London lodging house. Despondent over an expected return to the United States and failed engagement, they took poison yesterday.
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London
Edith
Ida Yoeland
Charles Frohman
United States
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