S S Columbia sinks after fog collision. 140 plus dead
Reports from San Francisco scene recount the Columbia disaster off Shelter Cove. One hundred to two hundred forty seven aboard with eighty eight survivors. Captain Doran stayed aboard as lifeboats and rafts failed under baying surf. The Roanoke and Geo. W. rescued survivors. W. Elder evacuated remaining survivors to Eureka.
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Columbia
United Press
San Francisco
Doran
Pacific Coast
Valencia
Vancouver Island
San Portland
Shelter Cove
Hedocino
California
Eureka
P. A. Doran
Roanoke
D. J. Butler
Geo. W
San Pedro
Columbia Ely
Pke
Mitchell
Beattie Runs on Sandbar Repairs After Coastal Run
The steamship City of Seattle ran aground on a sandbar during a voyage from Southeastern Alaska. The vessel was beached and sent to Moran Company drydock for repairs after the incident.
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Beattie
City of
Seattle
Alaska
Moran Company
Boy 18 Injured in Luna Park Slide Accident
Joe Biegert, 18, attempted a standing slide in Luna Park natatorium yesterday and struck the back of his head on the boards. He was pulled from the water unconscious and taken to Beatle General Hospital where he remained unconscious at a late hour. He is the son of John Biegert of 3808 Eastern Ave Latona and sister Hannah Biegert recently graduated from the state university.
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Joe Biegert
Luna Park
Beattle General Hospital
L. O. Fiset
Biegert
John Biegert
Latona
Hannah Biegert
The
State University
List of cabin passengers aboard the Columbia
The city ticket agent lists aboard the Columbia the following cabin passengers: Miss Clara Carpenter Miss Louise G Nake B W Graham Mrs A Happ Mrs O S Lewis W G Bachman E Butler and wife Leroy F Wilson W H Ingall and wife Miss Alla Bahleen FE G Townsend Fred L O Cannon Mrs S Waller Miss Florence Thompson Miss Mary Parsons C R Johnson Miss Ethel Johnson Mrs B Fitzgerald Mrs M Buxton Mrs H C Shaw Mrs W C Dodson Miss Ruby Cooper L R Smith and wife H Allan Miss H Wright T T Clark and wife J E Paul and wife W Carpenter G Durham H L Keever W R and wife Ped D Weradden A Smith Mrs B P Winters Sarah Schull Mrs K Fagalde
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Columbia
Clara Carpenter
Louise G. Nake
B. W. Graham
A. Happ
O. S. Lewis
W. G. Bachman
E. Butler
Leroy
F. Wilson
W. H. Ingall
Alla Bahleen
G. Townsend
Fred L. O. Cannon
S. Waller
Florence Thompson
Mary Parsons
C. R. Johnson
Ethel Johnson
B. Fitzgerald
M. Buxton
H. C. Shaw
W. C. Dodson
Ruby Cooper
L. R. Smith
B. P. Winters
Sarah Schull
K. Fagalde
Injury on Ravenna Park Bridge Leaves Cook Hospitalized
T Ogata a Japanese cook in a contractor camp was struck by a car on the Ravenna park bridge last night and badly injured. He was taken to Wayside hospital where x rays showed several ribs broken and his condition was described as serious but improving today.
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Ravenna Park
T. Ogata
Wayside
Cubans Planned an Uprising Nipped by Secret Service
Washington reports an attempted Cuban uprising planned in Oriente and aimed at the palace. Secret service agents uncovered the conspiracy and warned authorities. Army forces had been distributed and the uprising was scheduled for the latter part of the month.
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Washington
Cuba
Secret Service
Oriente
Magoon
Armee
Crowds Seek Lynching After Seattle Assault
A 18 year old woman Miss Roma McConville was attacked and beaten near Third avenue and Vine street by a ruffian who fled as a crowd hunted him. The incident mirrors a similar assault on Cedar Street last Wednesday. Residents vow swift action if the suspect is found aboard the Moyoro Maru arrived from the Japanese line in Seattle.
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Third and Vine Streets
Roma McConville
Seattle Fuel Company
Third Av
Vine
Wood Yard
Cedar At
Wight
Moyoro Maru
Japanese Steamship Line
Seattle
Japanese Naval Hero Denies Impending War Visit
Admiral Baron Gombey Yamamoto arrived in Seattle after escorting Prince Fushimi on a goodwill trip to King Edward VII. He told The Star there is no danger of war with the United States, praised American sentiment, and said Japan will soon build battleships larger than any other nation before sailing for Japan aboard the Tango Maru.
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Orient
Prince Fushimi
Edward VII
Baron Gombey Yamamoto
Seattle
Canadian Pacific
Northern Pacific
Hisamidzu
Butler Hotel
The
Star
United States
Japan
San Francisco
Admiral Yamamoto
Defense Begins Its Arguments In Idaho Bomb Case
Defense lawyer Richardson questions the trial’s basis, arguing against hanging the defendant on self confessed murder evidence. He suggests the accused faced backlash tied to mining strife and accuses authorities and officials of opinion shaping before verdict.
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Alfred Preas
Boise
Idaho
Richardson
Ord Alenes
Joyous News Ends in Tragedy for Marinette Mother
Mrs. Paul Murthkey of Marinette Wisconsin died in Chicago from heart trouble hastened by joy after learning her daughter would arrive from Europe next week to visit.
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Menominee
Mich
Europe
Paul Murthkey
Marinette
Wis
Chicago
Unknown Italian Man Dies in City Morgue
An unidentified Italian man about 45 years old is at Bonney-Watson morgue awaiting relatives or friends information. Labeled "Moses" by hospital staff, he arrived three weeks ago as a charity case at Wayside Emergency hospital and died this morning of cancer with no address or ambulance details on record.
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Bonney-Watson Company
Moses
Wayside
Witness Fees Delayed By Clerk Vacation In Welch Case
The State versus Welch case stalled as about 20 witnesses have not received fees or warrants. Auditor not yet received the cost bill. Clerk Roy Dodge is on vacation, delaying warrants by a month or more.
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Welch
KR. KR. George
BE. Ll. Crawford
Roy Dodge
Justice George's Court
Jabez Wolfe Reaches Mid Channel In English Channel Swim
Dover July 22 Jabez Wolfe in a second attempt to swim the English Channel reached the middle after six hours and a half of swimming. The sea is calm and he has a good chance of finishing. He came within seven miles of success last year.
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Dover
Eng
Jabez Wolfe
English Channel
Kaiser Wilhelm II Sinks At Bremerhaven After Listing
The North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II listed while coaling at Bremerhaven and sank, with water flooding bunkers and boiler rooms but not cabins. Pumps worked to remove water. she is to be floated at the next high tide with minimal damage. Launched five years ago, she measured 684.6 feet long, 72.3 feet beam, and 40.2 feet depth of hold.
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United Press
Bremerhaven
Germany
Seattle Will Be the Second City
Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis preached at Plymouth Congregational Church to a crowded audience in Seattle. He declared Seattle is destined to be the second city on the American continent, praising the Northwest’s opportunities and urging optimism for young men.
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Seattle
Plymouth Congregational Church
Newell Dwight Hillis
New York
World
Northwest
Mr. Hillis
City Comptroller Forecasts Half Million Dollar Need
City Comptroller H W Carroll says Seattle will require at least 600000 more than last year for the coming tax levy due to growth. He has notified department heads and work on estimates is underway. He must submit to the city council by September first. last year general fund appropriations totaled 2098912 17 and grand expenditures 3061484 66.
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H. W. Carroll
Seattle
Carroll
Thrasher Attacks Man Accused of Insulting Wife
F A Rogers a fire department member says his wife was insulted by Ike Miller on Union street Saturday night. He waited and pummeled Miller injuring him severely requiring medical treatment. Miller could not recount his story and was turned over to a doctor. He filed no charges.
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Ike Miller
F. A. Rogers
Miller
Union St
Fourth
Fifth Ave
Rogers
Unions Order Coal Supplies Through Retail Clerks
George Monroe, head of the local Retail Clerks union, reports rapid coal orders from trades unions to secure delivery before winter. The sales are limited to union members in good standing, not the general public, with nut coal priced roughly $4.66 to $5.56 and mine run $5.90 to $6.55 depending on delivery.
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George Monroe
Retail Clerks’ Union
Trades Union
Monroe
Dolly Varden Benefit Promises Noted City Event
A benefit performance of Dolly Varden is set for Wednesday afternoon to raise funds for Seattle Press Club construction and furnishings. Leading businessmen support the project and have purchased tickets, promising a select summer crowd. The show features the Stange Edwards opera, praised as top in the San Francisco Opera company repertoire.
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Seattle Press Club
Dolly Varden
Dainty Stange Edwards
San Francisco Opera Company
Steamship Humboldt Brings Passengers and Treasure to Port
The steamship Humboldt arrived yesterday from southeastern Alaska with 60 passengers and 190000 dollars in treasure. Notable travelers include Peter McCormack, mayor of Wrangell, Harry Grantly of Wrangell, and T F Kelly, a founder of Skagway.
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Humboldt
Alaska
Peter McCormack
Wrangell
Harry Grantly
T. F. Kelly
Skagway
Efforts to belittle grand jury work exposed political corruption
The piece traces a long fight by business interests to blunt the 1903 King County grand jury investigations in Seattle. It details moves to appoint special counsel, the involvement of Milo Root and C J Smith, and the attempt to influence city councils and state legislature while defending their reputations against exposure.
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Seattle
W. Fi Bell
W. T. Scott
Interesta
C. J. Smith
W. WH. Vincent
Council
Milo A. Root
State Supreme Court
E. B. Rainier
Root
Grand Jury
Machine Politica
King County
Smith
Quitera
Officies Chalfea
Dewiwate
Greaee
Bae
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Yamamoto
Mikado
Edward Vil
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White House
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