Ohio Steamship Ohio Narrowly Escapes Sinking After Ice Collision
The White Star Line vessel Ohio struck ice en route to St Michaels and nearly sank. Captain Brown and crew managed holds, lifeboats lowered, First Mate Mills aided rescue as 75 passengers panicked. Pumps worked, repairs underway. the Ohio planned to proceed to Seattle after reaching port at 10 am. Frank Waterhouse reported updates from Nome.
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White Star
Seatus
St. Michaels
Frank Mills
Redelen
Brown
Ohio
Frank Waterhouse
White Star Steamship Company
Nome
Seattle
Public demand for grand jury over coal shortage discussed
A Renton Hill Improvement club meeting tonight urges King County Superior Court to call a grand jury on coal shortages. The Star’s review shows local mines could produce 2 225 000 tons yearly, Seattle used about 300 000 tons last year, sparking calls for witnesses under oath and a city overhauling.
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Renton Hill
The
Star
Seattle
Renton Hill Improvement Club
How Riplinger Became a Republican in City Politics
In a Seattle Star style installment, John Riplinger's rise from Minnesota public office to city comptroller under Will H. Parry is traced. The piece highlights his shift from Democratic roots, his machine ties, and his loyalty to party politics, set amid King County political turmoil and upcoming revelations about the Cedar River water deal.
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John Gt
King County
Mr. Smith
Mr. Riplinger
Minnesota
Seattle
Will H. Parry
Riplinger
John Riplinger
John Riptinger
Pear
County
Democratice
Nicholas Kipsinger
County Commpiationers
John
Busines
Bt. Business
Ees Ee de Pee Ceteess
Senate
Hastings
Mt. Vernon
Bkngit
Jobn
Kington
Silas W Myers
Twenty-third Ave
Jackson Et
Myers
Frank A. Twitchell
Twitcheil
Phelps
MP Myers
Twitchell
Democratic Party
Dakota County
Machine R Wck
King v. Wington
Nicholas Riplinger
Agit Camary
Who's Right in Wild Animal Tales Debate
A heated clash between President Roosevelt and Rev. Dr. William J. Long continues over whether wild animal tales exaggerate. Dr. Long argues his wilderness descriptions are accurate while the president questions exaggeration.
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Roosevelt
Hunter
William J. Long
Long Be
North
DR. Long
Ambition to Make 100000000 Before Retirement from Wall Street
June 12 exclusive service notes Thos. Wallst. financier, now 57, has spent decades building wealth and is ending his active career. He has gone to Europe and plans to live on a Virginia estate after returning, aiming to secure the United States senate seat from that state.
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Wall Sr
Hyan
Europe
Virginia
United States
Assessment Forecast for S E Co Franchises and Property
The assessment of the S E Co franchises is expected to run high with Assessor Parrish handling both telephone companies impartially. Tangible property is projected around $5,000,000 and franchise value near $700,000, following a 1920s practice in Seattle. The total prior year assessment was $2,425,407 including $5,000 in intangible value.
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Se Co
Parris
Parrish
Seattle Electiia Co
Western Union Strike Talk Sparks Unclear Rumors
Fragmentary text reports a June discussion about a strike affecting operators and union actions, with unclear details and no definite outcomes or dates.
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Western
Meat Price Riots Erupt Over Jewish Quarter Shops
Disorder broke out as meat prices spiked prompting crowds to swarm meat markets. Reports indicate Jewish quarter vendors faced pressure and police were called as shoppers demanded lower prices.
Telegraphic Service Update
On June 13 a telegraphic report notes completion of a Pacific division task at Fort Presidio by July 29 with references to a pistol and fire.
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Pacific
F Presidio
Union Elects Officers for Carpenters' Union
The Carpenters' union held its annual election on Wednesday night. C. R. Case was chosen president, 8. W. Wilkins corresponding secretary, M. T. Maloney financial secretary, M. O. Brown treasurer, W. E. Hiem and J. M. Wilkins auditors, A. W. Ware trustee, and W. Parsons business agent.
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The
Carpenters’ Union
C. R. Case
City Water Department canvasses Cedar River area
The water office completes three of five city districts in a full canvass to locate all Cedar River water consumers. Officials expect about $2,000 monthly revenue increase from revised charges as inspectors find many unbilled users. In Chicago, John H. Dwight dies in Pasadena and his will funds Chicago institutions with $900,600 in bequests.
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Cedar River
L. B. Youngs
Chicago
John H. Dwight
Pasadena
Cer Table Institutions of
Carroll Goes East with Bonds to Chicago Delivery
City Comptroller Marty W Carroll plans to travel to Chicago on June 16 to deliver $1,460,000 twelve sewer bonds in person to Harrie & Co. Harrie & Co have purchased the issue and request delivery before June 30. After Carroll returns, funds for the north trunk geyser and other work will be available.
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Marty W. Carroll
Chicago
Harrie & Co
Tasue
Passenger Train Collision Near Horseshoe Curve Kills One
In Vancouver British Columbia a tram line crash near the Horseshoe curve killed one person and injured several others. The dead include J. McCall of Steveston. injured include J. Graver and FE Stevens a Steveston motorman with leg injuries. J. Lofonet Wm Dyron of Ladner and an unconscious Chinese man among the injured. The accident occurred when the passenger car overran orders and struck a heavy freight shunter, causing a head on collision and blocking the track.
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Vancouver
B.C
Steveston
Horneshoe
J. McCall
J. Graver
FE. Stevens
J. Lofonet
Wm. Dy
Ron
Ladner
Transcript mystery blows open Carran million dollar estate case
In King County a missing appeal transcript for Marie Carran resurfaces with forged postage stamps and a forged filing stamp debate. Judge Albertson orders further scrutiny as Bell Robinson dispute the filing date while Judge Frater previously voided the appeal. The case involves rival attorneys and a potential crime.
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Marie Carran
King County
Youter
John Sullivan
Marie Carray
Frater
Miss Carray
W. R. Bell
J. W. Robinson
Albertson
Superior Court
The
Seattle Star
Star
Mesare Bell
Robinson
Carran
Pheter
Miss Carran
Bell and
Ohio steamer beached near Nome exposed to southerly winds
Schubach a Hamilton, agents for the steamer Ohio, received a Nome wire after noon reporting the vessel run aground three quarters of a mile from Nome and exposed to all southerly winds.
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Schubach
Hamilton
Ohio
Nome
Mount Washington 150th Anniversary Marks Small Town History
Mount Washington Massachusetts celebrates 150th anniversary. The town boasts no debt and no poorhouse with 82 residents and 17 voters today, a contrast to a peak population over 600 during the revolutionary era.
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Mount Washington
Mass
Massachusetts
Construction of New Fire Engine Station Appropriations
The fire and water committee reviewed a $35,000 appropriation to build a new fire engine station at Fourth Ave North and John St. An additional ordinance proposed $1,500 for repairs to the marine fire station at Madison St. foot.
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Fourth Av. North
John St
Madison St
Mining promoter convicted at Frisco
E W Emmons was convicted of obtaining money under false pretenses in selling stock in the Drummond Bay mine to Mrs M F Hurst. The mine proved of no value after investigation. The sentence ranges from one to ten years in prison.
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San Francisco
E. W. Emmons
Mre. M. EF. Hurst
Drummond Bay
Pearse
Fate of Mayor Schmitz Seen Soon in Trial
Reports from San Francisco describe a high profile trial closing phase for Mayor Schmitz. Defense attorney Campbell argues no threat against French restaurant owners and asserts Ruef’s confession was coerced. Prosecutor Heney readies two hour closing. jury expected to render verdict soon.
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Ban Francisco
Sepmite
Lehmitz
Campbell
Reagan
Firat
Ruef
Heney
County to Add Southeastern Wing to Court House
County commissioners approve Bebb and Mendel plans for a southeast wing matching the existing northeast structure. The addition will house rented departments and the jail to separate female and male prisoners. Estimated cost about $30,000, with annual rent savings around $5,000.
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Bebb & Mendel
Court House
Thia
Forces Sent Into Salvador Spark Central American War Fears
Advices from Washington report forces dispatched to Salvador to start a war. Nicaraguans are said to be ready for conflict and intent on dragging all Central American nations into the embroilment.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Washington
Salvador
Central America
Seven hundred Masons attend Tacoma grand lodge session
In Tacoma, seven hundred Masons attend a grand lodge session with officers elected in the afternoon and a ball and reception planned for the night. Meanwhile, Mrs. Alice Harrison, wife of Dr. W L Harrison, committed suicide by hanging in their home after months of despondency, leaving a five year old daughter. Dr. Harrison found her body after returning home around one o’clock. The family is notified. funeral set for Saturday.
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Tacoma
Alice Harrison
W. L. Harrison
Harrison
Japanese Charged With Perjury In Immigration Probe
Tomokich Tanaka, a Japanese national, arraigned before Commissioner James Kiefer on perjury charges for false testimony to a U S immigration service board. He was bound over to the grand jury and jailed on $1000 bail after testifying May 23 for Shige Tanka claiming marriage and sufficient funds in the United States.
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Tomokich! Tanaka
Board of Special Inquiry
United States Immigration Service
James Kiefer
Tanaka
Shige Tanka
Japan
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