Damage suits follow in wake of catastrophe
Eight claims totaling 44500 for injuries and deaths from the dock accident at Stone's Landing on Sunday June 28 were filed with the county commissioners in Oberg. He lists death of three children and injuries to his wife and others, including $80000 for the death claim and smaller sums for injuries and damages. All claimants reside in Tacoma and the commissioners are expected to disallow the claims, leaving liability to the courts.
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Stone's Landing
Oberg
Hilda Oberg
Oscar M. Oberg
Aeeka
Nellie Nelson
Bertha Auberg
Olaf
Malcolm
Gertie Malcolm
Mattie GeClair
Carl Hegeman
Tacoma
Plans for Washington Securities building blocked by city code
Plans for a new $300,000 Washington Securities building at Thirday and Stewart streets are stalled by Building Inspector Place over insufficient structural strength. Although drawn to New York codes, the project reportedly lacks required steel column capacities, with lower floor columns too light and upper stories overbuilt.
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Washington Securities Company
Thirday
Stewart St
Itla
New York
Vessels Challenged for Jefferson County Assessment
President Chas. FE Peabody of Alaska Steamship Co and President Joshua Green of Puget Sound Navigation Co urged the assessor’s office to place their vessels under Jefferson County assessment. Townsend Saues and Captain McLean supported the county stance. Parrish stands firm awaiting state board or court orders.
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Chas, FE. Peabony
Alaska Steamship Co
Joshua Green
Puget Sound Navigation Co
Eeetan Townsend Aa
Eee Saues
Jefferson County
McLean
Parrish
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Bellasis Confesses Suicide Attempt Near Tunnel Portal
F M Bellasis, found wounded near the north portal of the Great Northern tunnel, admitted to Dr B T Harney that he attempted self destruction. He told a fantastical tale of being shot by an unknown man and forced to walk along the water front. His condition has improved and he is expected to recover. He gave no motive for the act.
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F M. Bellasis
Great Northern Tunnel
B. T. Harney
Bellasis
Torture of Natives Reported Over Confession Demands
United Press dispatch from San Salvador says Salvadoran authorities torture natives to obtain evidence to convict Americans Geo. A. and John Moysent in a revolutionary plot case. Mercy witnessed lacerated thumbs and troops examining tied detainees who refused to testify.
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Sd United Press
NEW RE
Medium Will Test Vagrant Law In State Constitution Clash
Mrs Helen Rice Burleigh, recently arrested as a vagrant, will challenge a law labeling spiritist mediums and fortune tellers as vagrants. The case promises a test of constitutional provisions on criminal labels and civil rights.
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Mra
Helen Rice Burleigh
Bail Granted in Controversial Habeas Corpus Case
A woman was released on bail after a confrontation between Weter and Robert, with her attorney and the prosecuting office involved. Habeas corpus proceedings were expedited to July 29 to test the law's constitutionality.
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Wio
Weter
Hang Woman in Russia
A Russian woman labeled beautiful was hanged in Moscow for alleged attempts at assassination. She refused clemency after being condemned for plotting against General Rheinbot, the former police prefect and prison inspector, with the sentence carried out today.
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United Press
Moscow
Rheinbot
Policemen May Join Strikers in Belfast Mills
In Belfast four thousand workers quit mills and joined the strikers. Two hundred police threaten to join over lack of extra pay for long hours. Strikers burn drugs and commit violence amid the protests.
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Belfast
Miners Rioting In Duluth District Amid Strike
Violence in the ore mining region continues as a union organizer is assaulted by a butcher. Strikers plan a 10000 dollar fund for cooperative stores and halt raids while conducting a house-to-house canvass. Five hundred deputies sworn at Bury and Colerane and 200 at Hibbing as Governor Johnson surveys the scene. The governor says troops are not yet warranted.
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Duluth
Minn
Bury
Colerane
Hibbing
Gievernor Johnson
Service in Memory of Deacon Adams
A memorial service will be held at Firat Baptist church this evening for Charlies B. Adams who died July 12. He was the church’s oldest deacon and widely beloved. Rev. Haynes and the board of deacons will conduct the service.
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Firat Baptist Church
Charlies B. Adams
Devensod
Pirat Baptist Church
Haynes
Leopold Loses Congo to Belgium Under Crown Agreement
July 12 marks the end of King Leopold II's bid to block annexation of the Congo. The Congo Free State will come under Belgian rule with a new regime of officers, shifting governance from the king to the Belgian government.
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United
Leopold
Congo
Helgium
Ocongo Free States
Helgiam
Piano sale with Fischer and Knabe offers
Bargain piano listing offers a Fischer piano in near mint condition for 226 dollars and a Knabe piano for 275 dollars. Exchange options for furniture are available.
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Fischer
Knabe
Seoul Quiet Amid Suppressed Riots and Calm
Reports from Seoul indicate a quieting of unrest as authorities suppress rioting and disorder. Fear of further trouble remains with agitators blocked from entering the city and a resident general set to control internal administration. Tokyo notes a Japan Korea convention ending shortly after midnight with details to be published tomorrow.
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Tokio
Japan
Blackmail Investigations Tied to New York Murder
Wealthy Armenians reported as blackmail victims. district attorney to pursue arrests. The case follows the July murder of H. S. Tavehanijan, a wealthy rug merchant shot in his shop on Monday.
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New York
H. 8 Tavehanijan
Nick Longworth and party sail for Honolulu
On the Pacific Mall steamer Liberia last night for the Orient were Nick Longworth his wife and Secretary of Commerce Stranes. The party is bound for Honolulu.
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San Francisco
Liberia
Orient
Nick Longworth
Commerce Stranes
Honolulu
Yukon Russian to Uncle Sam survey shifts land claims
Dawson July 25 A Canadian international boundary party touring along the meridian reports the former Ogilvie survey line is about 4460 feet off true course. The finding could grant the United States a substantial land area previously deemed Canadian territory.
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Dawson
Wels Sam
Woman committed to Insane Asylum in Everett
Joly Mo An a feeble minded woman described as friendless and a stranger in the west was ordered committed to the Insane Asylum at Biellacoom. Mrs Loulea Brow arrived in Snohomish from Helena Montana and was brought to Everett for care after authorities took charge.
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Everett
Joly Mo
Biellacoom
Mre
Loulea Brow
Snohomish
Helena
Mont
Everett Hospital
J. G. Moffatt
Boats Leave Pier 2 for Navy Yard
Patrol boats depart Pier 2 bound for the Navy Yard amid routine harbor movements. Officials say the exercise focuses on transport lanes and docking readiness for reductions in shore activity.
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Navy Yard
Pacific Coast Co Expands Docks for Increased Shipping
The Pacific Coast Co will add a second story to its headquarters at the Railroad Ave and Washington St corner to handle rising business. President Ford reports the steamship Governor will make a Delaware coast trial then head around Horn to Seattle and San Francisco service will include the Governor, the President, the City of Puebla and the Queen sailing on the line.
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Pacific Coast Co
Tts
Railroad Cv
Washington
Lifesaving Station Planned for Wandah Island Neah Bay
Townsend July 26. McInnis and Harrington, government contractors, will build a new lifesaving station on Wandah Island at Neah Bay at the entrance to the Straits of Juan de Fuca for a cost of $12,200.
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Star Ban Service
Pont Townsend
McInnis and Harrington
Wandah Island
Neah Bay
Straits of Juin de Fuca
Talk With Brown About Plumbing in Your Pen House
G. W. Brown Plumbing Co. offers estimates for plumbing and heating work. Located at 271 Pine, serving the Pacific Squadron area near the Navy Yard.
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Pacific
Navy Yard
BROWN
G. W. Brown Plumbing Co
Pacific Squadron
Market Prices From The Markets Page
A fragmented markets listing shows prices for fruits vegetables and staples. Cabbage cucumbers squash potatoes and peas appear with small figures. live poultry and dairy items also listed alongside orange and cherry notes.
Cheap Excursions East By the Oregon R R and Nav Co
Cheap excursions east by the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company offer round trips with stops and return options. Travel from St Louis to Chicago and other cities priced at 60 to 71.50 with ninety day validity. Full details at Union Ticket Office. E B Ellis General Agent. Ove
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Oregon R. R. & Nav. Co
St. Louis
Omaha
Kansas City
Union Ticket Office
E. EB. Ellis
Ove
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