Workmen Die in Furnace Blast at Wheeling Steel Plant
Six men killed and fourteen injured when a furnace explosion at Wheeling Steel and Iron Company sent molten metal across the work site. All victims described as foreign workers. Cause under investigation. Separately, Navy Yard Puget Sound reports Lieut Commander C H Hayes reassigned to Moran ship yard Seattle for submarine boat construction. Colfax, Washington reports Judge H W Canfield appointing A L Ettinger to a prominent post.
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United Frese Wheeling
W. Va
Wheeling Steel & Iron Company
Delted Brees
Navy Yard
Puget Bound
C. H. Hayes
Moran Ship Yard
Seattle
Navy Department
Panic on Steamer Aground Near Fire Island
The Spanish liner Antonio Lopes from Cadiz with 444 aboard is stranded on a sand reef near Point o'Woods on Fire Island but is not in immediate danger. Passengers were moved to lifeboats with some force used to marshal them, and a 22 year old keeper’s son rowed to reassure them as the ship strained in heavy seas.
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New York
Antonio Lopes
Cadia
Point o'Woods
Fire Island
Hoere
Haker
Itmer
Tu J
Quogue
Minister Held for Murder of Wife in San Juan
A minister, Rev. Jouve Peuton of the clineas church in San Juan, is held on murder charges. He allegedly refused medical attendance for his wife and allowed her to die, after being brought to the custody of officers for inquiry.
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Rucuntaan
Jouve Peuton
Clineas
San Juan
Navy Yard Seeks 150 Men for Annual Repairs
At Pygat Bound the Navy Yard calls for 150 workers across all labor classes for annual repairs. Men are not responding strongly, signaling labor is needed elsewhere. Clerical staff also noted as short, affecting operations.
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Dy United Pees
Navy Yard
Pygat
Antion
Leavenworth Riot Sparks Army Police Clash
June 20 Leavenworth sees a riot as soldiers and city police clash after a scuffle between civilians and soldiers. Guards from Port Leavenworth seal saloons, police fight back, aid called from the fort, and several soldiers are arrested.
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United Pree
Leavenworth
Kaa
Port Leavenworth
Aviressuara
Hoos Open House and Wedding Dedication Event
A community ceremony marks the Hoos House dedication as Jung Yortonday and ninety attendees gather for an open house and wedding style celebration at the venue. Notable figures Mine Rhetrom and Sydney Smith participate in a festive afternoon event honoring the establishment.
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Jung
Flee Hoo
Seattle Man Is Elected to Office
Washington State Grand Lodge of the Royal Arch met in session and elected officers including Jomen Weir of Seattle as grand valiant commander Leo Wuesat of Tacoma as lieutenant valiant commander J.P. Doran of Riteville as past and valiant commander BL. James of Seattle as old recorder B. Wilvon of Harlington as grand orator James Mune of Reardon as grand taster of ceremonies W. Meir of Aberdeen as grand tyler P. J. Bullivas of Walla Walla as captain of the guard.
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Spokane
Washington State
Grand Lodge of the
Royal Arch
Jomen Weir
Seattle
Leo Wuesat
Tacoma
J.P. Doran
Riteville
BL. James
Old Recorder
B. Wilvon
Harlington
James Mune
Reardon
W. Meir
Aberdeen
Grand Tyler
Collision off Raow Hocke sinks tug Bee Lion in fog
In dense fog four miles east of Raow Hocke the three masted schooner Celanta Vance rammed and sank tug Bee Lion, killing no one yet saving ten crewmen. They were landed at Port Towne and moved to Beattle on the Whatcom as salvage hopes rise.
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Raow Hocke
Etraite
Juan de Puca
Celanta Vance
Bee Lion
Port Townesend
Whatcom
T. DR. Lovejey
Gray's Harbor
Bea
Low
Mont Carrves
Pred G. Meott
Colanta Vance
Puget
San Pedro
Bea Lion
St T
Man Builds Fortune From $30 A Month Waiter Job
New York June 10 Charles Miller long time lunch counter waiter at Amor House resigns to travel to Europe. Miller reportedly saved about 200000 dollars during his 44 years of service earning 30 dollars a month. He was a familiar figure to many prominent men in lower Manhattan and the neighborhood regulars at his counter for 25 years.
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United Prep
New York
Charles Miller
Amor House
Europe
Miller
Manhattan
Wright Brothers Presented With Gold Medal
President Taft presented Orville and Wilbur Wright with the Aero Club of America gold medals in the White House East Room. The ceremony honored their aerial navigation achievements with a May 4 1904 flight record. Delegates from foreign nations and U S officials attended this formal recognition. The same day the Treasury awarded the Baker City federal building contract to Bell Building Co for 67600 dollars.
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Wasnitit
Wil J War
Orville Wright
Taft
Aero Club of America
U. S. Army Land Navy
Washington
Treasury Department
Haker City Ore
Federal Building
Bell Building Company
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H. W. Canfield
A. L. Ettinger
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Sakers
Ana Opticians
Ted
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Maine
Schwede
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Bisek
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Leonard Hadd
P. Melson
Ie Type En Supply Co
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