Boating Tragedies Leave Sixteen Dead Across Waters
A New York area boating disaster on Sunday results in sixteen deaths as fishing and sailing parties confront squalls and rough waters. Incidents span capsizes of a sloop yacht with Captain Harry Bhivers and the Alvin BR near Hereford Inlet, plus drownings on Lake Neap tawanta and Lake Meparking with multiple fatalities. Coroners classify deaths as accidental drownings.
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Hereford Inlet
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Alvin BR
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Nora
Lake Meparking
New Jersey
Brooklyn
Chief Cook Under Fire in Civil Service Probe
Testimony reveals former assistant chief Latham told officials Cook sought to influence the civil service commission. Mayor Moore eyes department changes as Arlington dock disclosures prompt renewed scrutiny of Chief Cook’s conduct and alleged drinking problem in a looming hearing.
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Cook
Civil Service Commission
Vallere
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Fire Department
Moore
Chief Cook
Arlington Dock
Civil Service
Untitled note on case progress and actions
Fragmentary report describes ongoing investigation in which a district attorney and officials pursue a matter related to a person named Sinia. Authorities seek to establish anti ness as evidence while coordinating between offices and residences.
Fatty Demise of Provie Henry Shocks Arcola Fans
Provie Henry aged 19 died in Arcola after suffering fatty degeneration of the heart. He weighed 466 pounds with a 73 inch waist, gaining fame across the middle west for his immense size. Parents listed as under the usual elase.
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Arcola
Atwood
Utder
Elae
Provie Henry
Middle West
Long John in the Lake Story From Veteran Officer
John Kelly a former patrolman recalls a boat capsize in Lake Waatington yesterday afternoon. He says the boat sank seven times before he reached it and swam to shore, only to be challenged by another veteran official who noted no waterline on his waist.
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John Kelly
Police Department
Cilet Wappenstein
Lake Waatington
Aach
Kelly
Germans Cruelty Reported by Capetown Returnees
Capetown reports returning Germans describe brutal methods used against rebels in German Africa They claim one man was killed and fifty wounded after rebels refused to disclose the location of Chief Narenge.
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Capetown
Thermans
German Africa
Sauver
Narenge
Pacific Squadron command shift expected this week
Rear Admiral Swinburne is expected to assume command of the Pacific squadron at Bremerton or Seattle as plans proceed. The Chicago and Boston are en route from Santa Barbara to Beattie, Admiral Goodrich to be relieved, Preble and Princeton at Hiremerton awaiting the ships. Swinburne to arrive from the enat tor tomorrow. The Chicago likely to dock at Bremerton for repairs after the command transfer.
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Bremerton
Seattle
Chicago
Boston
Santa Barbara
Beattie
Admiral Goodrich
Preble
Princeton
Hiremerton
Hoston
Accident in Eugene Highlights Skirt Hazard
Mrs. Bessie Rickman runs a fruit form near Eugene Oregon when her long skirt caught on her foot. She fell and broke the left leg between the knee and ankle while working in her kitchen.
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Eugene. Ore
Bessie Rickman
Republican state committee eyes dual conventions in July
The Republican state committee met to plan the state convention on Wednesday with 1640 delegates expected. There will be 300 contests and it is likely two conventions. Secretary Shaw is present and says he is only looking on.
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DHS
Republican State Committee
Shaw
Ex Mayor Belcher Surrenders to Authorities
Ex Mayor Belcher, a fugitive for over a year after absconding with $200,000 of funds from friends and firms he worked with, returned this morning and surrendered to officials.
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Patterson
N. 5
Belcher
Boy Drowns in Nooksack River Near Riverbank
A boy bathing in the Nooksack River yesterday waded beyond his depth and drowned in the swift current. The body was recovered by rescuers along the riverbank.
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Nooksack River
Sprinkling Hours Change Citywide Next Week
A new ordinance cuts sprinkling times to morning and evening, effective Wednesday in two zones. From 6 30 to 8 30 a m the southern district may water, while the northern shore area runs 6 36 to 8 30 p m. The districts cover Pike Westlake Lake Union Portage and areas like Pioneer Hill Broad- way Capitol Hill Renton Madrona Rainier Valley Beacon Hill and Mouth Beattie in the south, and Denny Hill Queen Anne Interbay Magnolia Green Lake and University District in the north.
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Pike
Westlake Boulevard
Lake Union
Pike Et
Piret Hill
Broadway District
Capitol Bill
Renton ‘Hi
Madrona Hill
Walla Walle Wadition
Rainier Heights
Rainier Valley
Beacon Bil
Mouth Beattie
Perth
Iipe
Denny Hill
North Seattle
Queen Anne Hill
Interbay
Magnolia Bluff
Fremont
Green Lake
Rowe Latona
University District
Thomson Files Trolley Plans For City Railways
Engineer Thomson presents municipal street railway plans filed with the Comptroller this morning by Assistant City Engineer Jeffrey. The plans will be read at tonight's city council meeting and referred to the finance committee for action if possible.
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Thomson
Arinicipal Street Railway
Jeffrey
Finance Committee
Union
Athens
Abbott Accepts City Offer for Cedar River Investigation
Acting Mayor Howen reports Professor Abbott of Philadelphia has accepted Seattle’s $2,500 offer to lead the Cedar River pollution inquiry but cannot leave Philadelphia before August 3. The finance committee will decide on labor timing, with Herrington Bedawick and Abbott slated to join a sanitary commission delegation arriving tomorrow.
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Howen
Abbott
Philadelphia
Seattle
Cedar River
Finance Committee
Election Planned on Canal Bonds by County Officials
County commissioners agree to place a $500,000 Lake Washington canal bonds question before voters. If held with city elections on street railway and Cedar River main projects, cost drops from about $15,000 to around $9,000, saving roughly $6,000. Moore must post a bond to cover election costs until plans are approved by the War Department.
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Commercial
Chamber
New
Cedar River Main T
Moore
Big Railway Strike Begins in Frisco
A boiler at Vincennes Paper Mill exploded killing Harry Borders and Master Mechanic Lafayette Lich ey, injuring twenty five. In San Francisco 1600 track layers struck for an eight hour day with pay raises, following earlier union actions. The walkout targets United Railroads over wage and reinstatement disputes amid foreign-born workers.
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Vincennes Paper Mill Company
Harry Borders
Lafayette Lichey
San Francisco
United Railways
Street Railroad Construction Workers’ Union
Nead Bynday
Hatfield Klondike rainmaker fails to deliver water
Report from Dawson states C A Hatfield the Los Angeles rainmaker sent to supply water for hydraulic miners did not fulfill his contract. He provided only a few light showers and no sustained water, delaying work in Eldorado and reducing shifts from three to one across the Klondike mines.
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C. A. Hatfield
Los Angeles
Dawson
Phewenger
Hatfield
F D. Stone
Eldorado
Statfield
Klondike
Milwaukee 10 Start Work on Seattle Tide Lands Terminals
Plans to improve Seattle Tide Lands terminals are approved in Milwaukee with contractors ready for wharf piles. The first rail cars arrive from the East via Northern Pacific and Washington ties await delivery. Workers are sought at Milwaukee's Jackson Street employment office for Beattie work. city council and Board of Public Works approval expected today.
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Eity Council
Board of Public Works
Union Pacific Access via Fourth or Fifth Avenue debated
Council and corporations committee weigh options to grant Union Pacific a street fran chise through Fourth Avenue or Fifth Avenue. James J Hill's decision on sale of Great Northern property and right of way may determine the path. Gilman indicates no purchase offer yet and shifts stance as discussions proceed.
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James J Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Union Pacific
Fourth
Fifth
Great Northern
L. C. Gilman
Gilman
Corporations Committee
Council
Hill
Fifth No. 8
Union Ifie
Attempted dynamite attack on royal train in Belgium
Paris dispatch reports an unsuccessful bid to dynamite the train carrying Russia's Grand Duke Vladimir as he travels through Belgium. The incident marks a bold, unverified threat against a high ranking royal convoy.
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Paris
Russia
Grand Duke
Vladmir
Belgium
Burnside to lay cable amid sea trials
Fragmentary text notes Burnsides project to lay cable between Seattle and nearby forts on the sound. Mentions Rome and idle ship Barne side and the Idle Barne as a possible connection point, with commentary about duties and work on the cable.
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Rome
Seattle
Esther Mitchell to Enter Not Guilty Plea Tomorrow
Esther Mitchell charged with murdering her brother George Mitchell will appear before Judge Frater tomorrow morning to enter a not guilty plea. Her attorneys expect an insanity defense with expert testimony, possibly drawing witnesses from Oregon about religious influence during Bethel’s time there.
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Esther Mitchell
George
Portland
Clark
Star
George Mitchel
Oregon
Bethel
Negro murderer escaped lynching after Cannonsburg killings
Elmer Dempster, 19, allegedly killed Mrs. Samuel Pearce and her two children and wounded another child on the Pearce farm. Officers transported him to Washington to prevent a mob, then 300 men gathered at the station before the inmate was jailed.
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Samuel Pearce
Derpater
Pearce
Nexro
Washington
Elmer Dempetes
Cannonsburg
Court House
France regrests officer death in accident at Chefoo harbor
Paris telegram reports France expressing deepest regrets to the United States over the accidental killing of Lieut. England aboard the cruiser Chattanooga in Chefoo harbor last week. Authorities await further reports to fix responsibility and France plans disciplinary action.
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Paris
Trunk Loot Case Tied to Madine Letter Evidence
Pittsburg detective Staubb testified this morning that letters used as evidence were taken from Madine's trunk during a reported loot of the trunk. The letters linked to the case were obtained at the time Madine reported the theft to police.
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Staubb
Madine
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