Desperate Struggle After Collision Tells of Ocean Sorrow
Survivor accounts describe chaos aboard the Columbia after striking the San Pedro. Captains gave conflicting orders causing delay in lifeboats while Seamen of the San Pedro performed rescue and provisioning duties. Dozens perished or were lost in the seas as fires went out and the ship sank beneath fog and waves.
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Special July Furnace Sale for Seven Room Homes
Specials priced at 65 dollars for a complete HotAir furnace large enough for seven rooms. High grade, high capacity unit sold with guarantee as a special this July. Call and visit Geo. H. Wood House Co. 112 University. Navy Yard fleet of battleships observed.
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San Pedro captain cites fox as cause of collision
Capt. Hansen of the San Pedro reports to the San Francisco supervisor that the vessel ran slowly due to a fox striking the Columbia and forcing a broadside. He praises his crew and declines to assign responsibility pending investigation.
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Dolly Varden at Grand Opera House and Upcoming Shows
Theaters announce Dolly Varden tonight and tomorrow with two Saturday showings at the Grand Opera House. Next week San Francisco Opera will present The Mika Anita the Singing Girl with Emma Hunting in the title role and Burgess company at Seattle theater.
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Burgess Company
Seattle
Laurette Taylor stars in She at Third Avenue Lyric
Laurette Taylor headlines the Taylor company in She at the Third Avenue Lyric theater. The show runs through Sunday before Carmen replaces it with Lewie and Lake Musical Comedy’s Whirley-Girley offering at the same venue.
Lunatora Japanese Magicians Lead Lola vaudeville week
The Lunatora troupe of Japanese magicians headline at the Lola with a cup filled to the brim with good vaudeville. The Japs perform many unique tricks as Luna Park hosts lively crowds and fine weather this week with attractions like the chutes figures and the circular swing drawing big standing attractions.
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Lunatora
Luna Park
Carol Sieters Instrumental Duo At Star Theater
Instrumental act Carol Sieters performs at the Star Theater this week. Featuring a banjo and a mandolin, the duo renders music popular with all classes. Afternoon and night shows draw strong crowds, signaling broad appeal.
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Star Theater
Roosevelt not the dictator denied by official
Secretary Loeb rejects a report that President Roosevelt is directing Assistant Attorney General Stanford in the railroad rate quarrel in the Carolinas. The denial was issued from Oyster Bay on July 26.
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Ehcited Press
Water shutoff affects several streets around Green Lake district
Water will be shut off tomorrow July 26 on the 1 inch intermediate main from Miller Street North on Federal Avenue West on Roanoke Avenue and north on Harvard Avenue North to Green Lake district including all high service around the lake.
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Green Lake District
Naval Yard Tour Draws Visiting Woodmen and Tourists
Visiting Woodmen and tourists were urged to tour Bremerton’s U S Navy Yard. They were invited to see battleships Nebraska Oregon and Wisconsin, gunboats Chicago Boston and Albany, training ship Philadelphia, the prison ship Nipste, and ten drydocks. Transit times and prices were listed for round trips departing Pier 2 to 6:90 and other stations.
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Nomination of Riplinger Secured Amid Municipal Ownership Clash
Amid street railway battles, John Riplinger emerged as mayoral hopeful after factions of labor and reform aligned to oppose Seattle Electric’s exclusive franchises. A broad coalition formed, including the Municipal Ownership league and Workingmen's League, battling to curb private control of canon routes and promote public ownership in 1906 Seattle.
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Equitable Fair News
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Frank Cotterill
James Murphy
Labor Temple
Willam Hickman Moore
Judge Moore
Matthew Dow
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Strenuous Days for Roosevelt Amid Water Sports
At Oyster Bay on July 26 President Roosevelt keeps up strenuous routines with a cold-water plunge each morning and rowing on Long Island sound in a modest craft. When not rowing he chops wood, continuing a busy day as reported by the press.
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Roosevelt
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Special Sale Next Week at Theo Wilts Sporting Goods
An advertisement announces a special sale next week at Theo Wilts & Co. 1008 Piret Ave offering the entire Cohen-Drew sporting goods line.
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Cohen- Drew Stock
Theo. Wilts & Co
Piret
Rest of state rests in Loule Glass case
The state rested in the Loule Glass case this morning as the defense announced it would offer no evidence and rely on arguments. The five-masted schooner George B Billings, recently arriving from San Francisco with cement, was placed in Moran's drydock for a general overhaul.
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George B. Billings
Moran's
Washington Fire Insurance on Roll of Honor
The Washington Fire Insurance Company appears on the Roll of Honor of the National Creditmen's Association. The mention reflects its strong credit standing and reliable fee-paying reputation.
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Washington Fire Ammeurance Company
National Creditmen's Association
Winchester rifle trade offer from 1111 First Ave
A reader advertises wanting to buy or trade for 30 30 and 30 40 Winchester rifles. Payment by mail offers and inquiries to 1111 First Ave.
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First Ave
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