Eight killed as powder magazine explodes in Cle Elum
In Cle Elum Washington on July 17 eight people died and many were injured when a powder magazine belonging to the Northwestern Improvement Company exploded. Flying debris wrecked the town and bodies were found far from the site. Victims included George Meade and George Evans among others. rescue and morgue operations followed as survivors were treated for injuries.
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Gle Elum
Wash
Magascine
Improvement Company
T& Four
Oeome
Jae Serfivessom Improvement Company
Hades
Fife
Gipcis
Peter Miettht
Willy Gn
Wii
Swenty
Amieen Grill
Gilford McDonald
W I. Co
George BE. Meade
Geacouts
di Tore
Meade
George Fiaae
Kiyo Keware
Moffitt
Shevington
Pasc
Boule
Mansane Groce
Ecigaret
Struve divorce legalized after 12 years in Seattle
Henry K. Struve, retired sea captain, had the divorce his wife Josephine L. Struve obtained December 26, 1896 filed to complete the legal record. Judge A W Frater approved the filing after attorney James Kiefer presented the matter. Mrs Struve lives in San Francisco with custody of their three year old daughter Josephine.
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Henry K. Struve
Aoman
Seattle
James Kiefer
A. W. Frater
J. W. Langley
Josephine L. Struve
San Francisco
Struve
Harvard Av. N
Frederick H. Struve
Capt Struve
Benedict
Missing Boy Reunited After 14 Months on Northland
Mrs. Rhea Bullard of Milwaukee finds her son Arthur aboard the steamer Northland after more than a year apart. Arthur, once a University of Michigan student, initially resists returning home but agrees to go with his mother after the shipboard reunion. He plans to stay and work locally, while his mother thanks God for the joyous meeting.
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Northland
Rhea Bullard
Milwaukee
Wis
Arthur
Brunn
Young Bullard
Arthur Bullard
A. W. A. Bullard
University of Michigan
Mipaeapety
Mian
Mineseapolis
Sam
Minneapolis
Seattle
The
Star
Ballard Lant Wigter
Mia
Ballard
Arteur
Mra. Ballard
Alaska
Hoc Bradford
Life
Mra.itlard
Brose
Hyades rescue and gold voyage stories emerge from Nome
Report from Nome notes Hyades salvaged crew from a castaway bark after a week at sea with lines tended and no ship. The tale includes a salvage event claiming 430000 in gold and a separate trotting racing update from Terre Haute documenting world records by Jack Leyburn and a gelding posting 2.04% in heat racing.
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New World
Seca
Thrre Haute
Ind
Jack Leyburn
Segelding
Ans
Pay Phones Uphheld in Public Billing Fight
Judge Griffin ruled the Indianapolis Telephone Company is not required to supply free public phones. Swift had sought an injunction to stop removal of a public pay phone used for advertising. The court held pay phones and nickel-in-the-slot devices are permissible, potentially prompting wider pay phone deployment.
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Griffin
L. F. Swift
MD and
Pike
Indit Telephone Company
Swift
Tacoma Street Car Collision Injures Fifteen
Fifteen persons were injured when two Tacoma street cars on the Puyallup suburban line collided head on near Larchmont. Motorman John McElroy, who did not stop at a red light, may be seriously hurt as several passengers including Berry Pickers from Puyallup were crushed. Survivors describe a near wreck of the car and several victims taken to local help. property damage is also noted along Westlake Avenue and Fremont Avenue corridors.
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Tacoma
Puyallupe
Larchmont
Wapleny
John ‘Wetael
Mrs. Powe
Mveal White
A J. Keel
Gee, Bapenk
W. FE
Wile
Conamctors
Mysterious death case in Cincinnati linked to hypnotic power
In Cincinnati on July 17 authorities hold Lewis Wollweber, son of a San Francisco patrolman, and Grace Billingebey as suspects in the murder of Robert J. Singleton. Evidence ties their alleged doings to a “badger” game, with multiple sudden deaths connected to the case.
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United Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Lewis Wollweber
San Francisco
Grace Billingebey
Robert J. Singleton
Singleton
Wollweber
Lesson
Chicago
Mire
B. F. Jones
Ftetce
Nos Gm
Jones
Mra. Jones
Potter Found Dead in Prince Rupert Hotel
George D. Potter a noted Spokane mining figure and inventor of Potter's Safety tender for wheat care was found dead in his room at the Prince Rupert hotel. Authorities suspect heart failure though an inquest will determine cause. Potter planned a 1 PM meeting with Seattle Electric Co officials. his missing cash and a peculiar gold ingot raise questions. He was about 900000 wealth with relatives in Spokane and connections across the Pacific Northwest.
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George D. Potter
Spokane
Pacific Northwest
Prince Rupert Hotel
Boren Au
Potter
DD. A. Doyle
C. Vandervort
Seattle Electric Co
Doyle
Prince Rupert
Martin
Winch
Bonney Wateon Co
Prince’ Rupert
Powarous Coeur d'Aleee
Miniax
Patrick Henry Winston
Alaska
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Spokane Lodge
Hi. P.O. E
Financial Clearings Report for Seattle Tacoma and Portland
Daily clearings totals reported for Seattle and Portland with balances. Seattle shows 1 988 800 21 in clearings and 170 641 in balances. Tacoma shows 659 489 06 clearings and 44 794 00 balances. Portland shows 1 011 205 00 clearings and 194 079 00 balances.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Bank Comptroller Calls for National Bank Reports
Washington July comptroller of the currency today issued a call for reports on the condition of all national banks as of the close of business July 16. The measure aims to assess bank health and ensure financial stability nationwide.
Star's Family Outing Day at White City
A July 23 outing at Madison park amusement area, Seattle, invites families to enjoy Lake Washington waters, shaded groves, and lawn activities. The Star promises coupons, contests, and fun for mothers and children, urging parents to attend and spread the word while noting laws on watercraft and crowd control.
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White City
Madison Park
Seattle
Lake Washington
Mary Smithh
Jimmie Jones
White Cley
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