Union Depot Visit Highlights Future Seattle Growth
James J. Hill of the Great Northern arrives in Seattle with James N. Hill and Q. Farrar for a two day stay at the Butler hotel. He speaks on securing ground for a new union passenger station south of King street and discusses waterway litigation impacting yard plans. He notes strong regional lumber and shingles activity and reports on Oriental liner construction at New London shipyards.
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James J. Hill
Great Northern Railway
Seattle
Butler Hotel
James N. Hill
The
Road
Q. Farrar
London
Hill
Thomas Burke
J. W. Bladon
Western
Union Station
Oriental Shipping
King Street
Mr. Hill
Union Depot
W. B. Stratton
Hin
Scandal at South Park Postmaster Vanishes Amid Funds
South Park trembles as postmaster F. F. Goodson disappears with a suspected loss exceeding $500. Bondsman Charles McAllister assumes control. Otho McAllister sworn in as postmaster by Judge G. A. Hill. Wife and six children remain at home. secret service agents search for Goodson.
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Charles McAllister
Goodson
Otho McAllister
G. A. Hill
South Park
Secret Service
Oklahoma homeseekers face eviction after land draw
The War and Interior departments warn that about 200,000 Oklahoma homeseekers who fail to obtain claims will be ordered to leave once the lucky holders are settled. Refusal to vacate will be enforced by the War Department, signaling expected suffering and distress.
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Washington
War and Interior Departments
Oklahoma
War Department
Transport Thomas Departs San Francisco for Philippines
The transport Thomas left San Francisco with 400 men and 150 women teachers bound for the public schools of the Philippines to staff the islands.
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San Francisco
Thomas
Philippines
Islands
Great steel strike deepens as lines lock at mills
Pittsburgh July 3 reports grim mood as strikers ready for possible clash. Lookout committees patrol major mills from Wellsville to McKeesport and Amalgamated leaders anticipate a possible coup by the trust. Wellsville July 23 notes employers fail to hire non union workers to replace striking crew.
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Pittsburgh
Wellsville
McKeesport
Amalgamated
Trust
Ice Strike Hits Columbus Heat Amid Driver Walkout
July 23 report says Columbus faces extreme heat with ice supply disrupted as drivers and helpers stage a strike for higher wages. Weather remains very hot as services slow.
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Columbus
Streickler Crowned King of American Rifle Shots
In San Francisco the national shooting band completed its competition at noon. Prizes totaling 96006 were awarded this afternoon. Adolph Streickler of San Francisco finished with a record 344 to become champion rifle shot of America for three years tonight.
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San Francisco
National
Adolph Streickler
America
New York Garment Workers Strike Demands Hit Industry
About 0,000 garment workers refuse to return to work demanding better pay shorter hours and cleaner shops. The strike spans all branches affecting 2500 shops with potential East and Middle West union support and a wider industry tie up risks.
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New York
East
Middle West
Paint Combine Forms in New York With 000,000 Capital
A paint combine with capital of 000,000 is forming in New York, promoted from Chicago. The note mentions Seattle and vicinity with weather forecasts for tonight and Wednesday, predicting fair skies and light north winds.
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New York
Chicago
Seattle and Vicinity
Real estate broker killed client in Oregon to steal 2900
M D Landis, a Coquille City broker, murdered Jesse B Endally to steal 2900 and buried the body in the woods. A coroner's jury summoned. Landis fled as citizens quickly offered a 1000 reward for his capture. Authorities suspect further killings for money.
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Coquille City
Ore
Landis
Coos County
Police Chief Witness in Fosburg Murder Prosecution
Chief of Police Nicholson testified as the star witness in Fosburg murder proceedings. He detailed events after the crime, his investigations of the Fosburg residence, and family stories. A sensational moment occurred when a hat-band bearing defendant James Fosburg’s name was introduced as evidence, linked to a hat reportedly left by burglars.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Nicholson
Fostburg
Fosburg
James
Krueger's Battle Wounds Mu lf Wife Loss Brings Break
Amsterdam reports Mr Krueger is deeply broken after his wife’s surrender. Party members fear another blow could kill him and say he could not endure the Boers surrender.
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Amsterdam
Congressmen Return Well Pleased From Northern Trip
Congressional rivers and harbors committee members arrived in Seattle aboard the Victorian Dive from Alaska. They toured Dundas Bay Juneau Skagway rode the railroad to White Horse and failed to reach Muir Glacier. Beattie entertained the party with enthusiasm and Seattle was praised for hospitality. The trip showcased Alaska’s scenery and the Northwest’s potential as leaders plan to depart for Spokane and Lewiston with ladies heading to Portland.
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Congressional Rivers and Harbors Committer
Seattle
Alaska
Dundas Bay
Juneau
Skagway
White Horse
Muir Glacier
Beattie
Queen City
Congress
Northwest
James A. Moore
Beattie Chamber of Commerce
Northern Pacific
Portland
Washington
Idaho
Lewiston
Meilfield
Burton
W. Reeves
Bishop
BE. F. Abheron
Page Morris
Geo. P. Lawrence
Jas H. Daeviteon
Rufus BE
Lester
Philip D. McCulloch
Col
Kerry
Thos. Pall
Beattie Chamber of Commerce Committee
John P. Hartman
McGraw
President Hill Survives Private Engine Jumping Track
President James J. Hill of the Great Northern narrowly escaped danger when engine 902 derailed on a curve ten miles east of Piverett while drawing Hill’s private car at 35 mph. Engineer T Maher kept the train under control, and Hill personally supervised replacement of the engine, resuming the journey to Seattle within 49 minutes.
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James J. Hill
Great Northern Railway
President Hill
Piverett
T. Maher
Maher
Hilla
Mill
McCormick
Hill
Nie
Great Northern
Mr. Hill
Seattle
Striking Derby Machinists Seek End After Injunction
In Derby Connecticut on July 23 strong signs point to an end of the machinists strike that led to the Gager injunction. The Darrel foundry, center of the dispute, has requested a joint conference committee to resolve the conflict.
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Derby
Conn
Gager
Darrel Foundry
Barnes Executed for Murder in Dauphin County Jail
Harrisburg journalist report states Em er Barnes was executed today in the courtyard of the Dauphin county jail for killing his brother in law Isaac Miller.
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Harrisburg
Emer Barnes
Isaac Miller
Dauphin County
Explosion Kills Sixteen on Philadelphia Schooner Louis Adelaide
In Stockholm the schooner Louis Adelaide from Philadelphia exploded in harbor, killing sixteen, including Captain Orr and ten crewmen, plus four Swedish customs officials and the Brazilian consul. Two sailors survived. The blaze covered the vessel. causes unknown. A later message from Stockholm to Lloyd's notes only three fatalities.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Louis Adelaide
Philadelphia
Orr
London
Lloyd’s
City health officer salary cut sparks department outrage
The city council finance committee reduced the health officer’s pay from 130 to 80 dollars for the coming month and eliminated an assistant. Health officials denounce the move as an outrage, noting the officer cannot perform duties alone and urging restoration or amendment of the ordinance.
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Emmy
MacKechnie
James
Gibson
W. C. Gibson
Board of Health
Star
Dr. Gibson
Alea of
Dr. Limerick
Seattle
Heg
Health officer pay and September appropriation debated
A reader argues that pay should be increased next month but expects an additional appropriation in September. They note the health officer earns only $190 and that duties are increasing, calling the current arrangement a mistake.
City of Seattle Excursion to Hood Canal Announced
The Argus reports a July 28 excursion aboard the steamship City of Seattle chartered for the event. The ship, seating 1408, will limit excursion guests to six to prevent crowding, with a three hour stop at Union City near Hook Canal.
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Argus
Hood Canal
Seattle
Union City
Hook Canal
Two Hundred More Teamsters Stage San Francisco Strike
In San Francisco on July 22 two hundred more teamsters walked out and the union may stage a full walkout by night. No shipping or heavy freight moves today causing business to stall and spoiling perishable goods. Non union drivers are used for government cargo under federal customs guard protection.
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San Francisco
Market Wheat, Corn and Oats Fall Then Recover
Chicago reports rain in the corn belt led to a decline in September wheat by 1 1 2 cents, corn by 4 cents, and oats by 3 cents. The market later rebounded with most losses erased as trading continued.
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Chicago
Washington
Hominy Thought His Time Had Come
Officer Tommy Bevan has sworn out a warrant against two boys known as Jacobson and Smithy for malicious mischief. They have tormented an elderly man called Hominy who lives in a shack on Grant Street bridge by smashing furniture and rigging a water trap above his bed. The boys pulled the string and flooded the bed, prompting the scare. They have since fled but may be found by the officer.
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Omcer
Tommy Bevan
Jacobson
Grant Street Bridge
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