Drowning Tragedy Near Lake Union Claims Mitchell and Rescuer
Mitchell dived from a sail boat anchored in 42 feet of water at Lake Union. McKean, his roommate, rushed in to save him but Mitchell disappeared before help arrived. A coroner and searching party were notified as efforts to recover the body continued. Ben, a Seattle resident from Leavenworth, was among those alerted to the accident.
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L. M. Walker
Lake Union
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Seattle
Leavenworth
Wash
Diaz Wins Burlesque Election in Mexico City
United Press reports Porfirio Diaz and Ramon Corral won Mexico’s election by an overwhelming majority in a heavily staged vote. Soldiers stood ready as many cities saw near zero turnout. In Chihuahua, two men executed for insurrection were allowed to marry hours before their deaths.
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Porfirio Dias
Ramon Corral
Mexico
Presa
Diaz
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Valladold
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Children Eat Buck Berries. One Child Dies
A berrying party near 3istav N and Thomas streets ended tragically when eight year old Jeanette Campagni died from convulsions after eating buck berries from a dogwood tree. Will and Norman Hotrey remain seriously ill. Dr W M Scott reports the berries deadly poison in large quantities.
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Frank Campagni
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Norman Ho«t- Rey
Alvin Kincaid
Rodney
W. M. Scott
Young man drowns in Lake Union at 1 PM
Aaron D. Mitchell, a reporter for Bradstreet's Mercantile Agency, drowned in Lake Union after a frantic rescue attempt yesterday afternoon at about 1 o'clock. John W. McKean was involved in the incident.
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John W. McKean
Woman Climbing Hero Rescues Lineman From Live Wire
Miss Jane Adamson of a ranch 40 miles northwest of Pueblo scaled improvised rungs to reach a 30 foot height and pull lineman Joseph Pfeiffer from a 25 000 volt live high power pole. Pfeiffer was knocked unconscious but survived with a fighting chance after the rescue.
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Jane Adamson
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American engineer Pittman convicted of conspiracy at Bluefields
William Pittman, the American engineer captured by Madriz forces at Bluefields, was court martialed and convicted today of conspiracy against the Nicaraguan government. He faces at least ten years. Washington authorities may seek to intervene, arguing the sentence could be a death sentence. Pittman planted mines near Bluefields that were exploded by the Entrada forest, destroying Madriz soldiers.
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William Pittman
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Bluefields
River boat burns kills three on Mississippi excursion
United Press reports the J B ship between Victory and Genoa on the Mississippi burned late Saturday night. Three killed 506 injured as 1500 passengers faced evacuation with several missing. Emma Randall drowned John Plane burned to death and a unidentified woman also drowned.
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Mississippi
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Note from Death Valley Describes Terrible Desert Death
A prospector finds a torn notebook leaf near Wingate Pass in Death Valley with a grim message: I am tout the heat to terrible three days out from Panamint water gone dated May 56. The paper is sand stained and blistered as he wonders if it marks a man’s death two years ago or someone buried in sand less than a month.
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Montgomery
Virginas New Furnished Units At Tow Prices
Modern furnished recreation units announced at The Virginas 124 Virginia Street near Weetlake Avenue offering low tow prices and nearby amenities.
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Victoria Vancouver Excursions Offer Details
June 30 to July 4 excursion window for Victoria to Vancouver and return. Fares listed as 2.70 for Vancouver and 4.00 for Victoria return. Steamships Princess Victoria or Princess Charlotte touted as finest and fastest on the Coast. Canadian Pacific offices at 666 First Ave or Pier A foot of Washington. Phones 209.
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Two forgers seek arrest at Portland police station
In Portland on June 27 Harry L Ferguson, claiming to be a farmer, asked to be jailed after a drunken episode and a bad check for 47.26 at Aberdeen Washington. He used the name JL Russell and was placed in the city jail while authorities verify details. Halph McMillan, son of a Grand Rapids millionaire, also asked to be jailed after parole for forgery in Michigan to avoid saloons.
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Aberdeen
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Halph McMillan
Grand Rapids
Mich
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Wasitington
Tentetive Butler
Mere Chunetts
Benator
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Tate Nation
Zeppelins May Fly Between New York and Boston
A giant Zeppelin aerial liner could run between New York and Boston, says Emil Hoax, head of Hamburg American line. The plan hinges on U S government rules, as German flag vessels would require a special US dispensation under current law.
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Boston
Emil Hoax
Pensation
United States
Germany
Canadian Pacific Steamships Advertises Coastal Fares
Sailings on the coast feature Victoria and return to Vancouver for 2.10 dollars and 4.00 dollars respectively. The advertisement touts Princess Victoria and Princesse Charlotte as the finest and fastest steamships on the coast. Offices listed at 609 First Ave and Pier A at the foot of Washington Bt with phone number 209.
Ames On Trail Of Senator Longe
Ames on the hunt for Senator Lodge outlines a platform opposing Lodge in the upcoming election. The candidate stresses party unity and condemns machine dominance while promising a bold program.
Browne Jury Deliberations Reported In Lorimer Case
In Chicago Browne faces trial related to William Lorimer’s seat in the United States Senate. The jury reportedly stood 51 to 1 for conviction but defense argues the jury favored acquittal by a wide margin.
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