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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1904
Page
8
The fragment references a basement property in Dexter Hortan near First Avenue and Washing. Details are sparse and unclear about ownership or purpose. No dates, names, or actions are clearly established in the readable text.
Albert Bernhart known as Little Frenchy tried to escape from a chain gang on Seventh Avenue and Blanchard Street. Guard Sheehan fired several shots. Hernhart slipped his shackles during the episode. He is serving 63 days for vagrancy. Mrs. Marie Irvine of Norman died from severe burns suffered July 10 at her home.
In Averett Washington Roy Pettit’s pet cat Moses saved its own life during a house fire by racing to a garden tub and plunging in despite singed fur. Pettit’s young son cried for help but Moses leapt to safety, washing away flames as onlookers watched.
Ten persons suffered broken bones and numerous bruises when part of the Brighton Park ball grounds bleachers gave way yesterday afternoon. The stand had been weakened by prior theft of under-pinning for firewood. no fatalities reported.
The item notes the firm acquiring a controlling stake in the German American Petroleum Company, described as their strongest European rival. It mentions possible departure of the Pacific squadron from Bremerton and hints at changes to come.
Grace Whittaker Tribou, 16, elopes from her Boston home with Kendrick Harrison Tribow, a farmhand. The couple says they are happy, living in a modest home and planning a life together despite disapproval and potential inheritance issues.
Detroit July 60 Crawford sports a unique nickname as a top American League slugger. His habit of timely homers often puts him on base with runners waiting to score, shaping late game outcomes.
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