Great Inundation Plunges 000 Men Idle Across Rivers
News from March 1 reports heavy flooding along the Lackawanna and Allegheny rivers causing widespread disruption. Cities like Pittsburgh and Allegheny suffer mills and streetcar closures, with crews evacuated and a major flood watch warning. One life lost on the Schuylkill as waters surge and debris flow downstream. Cumberland Md reports flood subsiding with substantial damage and undermined buildings.
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Allegheny
Cumberland
Prince Henry Delayed by Railroad Wreck in Pittsburgh
Prince Henry arrives in Pittsburgh aboard the special Washington train amid a huge depot crush. German societies present a welcome parchment as crowds admire the royal guest. The prince enjoys the ride, including a cab ride with the fireman and engineer in civilian dress.
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Pittsburg
Maren
Prince Henry
Washington
Altoona
Prince
Turner in Evidence in Washington Hearings
In Washington on March 1 testimony focused on denial of authority and the impact on senators. Lawmakers debated measures including taxation and tariff legislation, aiming to fund national expenses and adjust Dingley rate provisions for public benefit.
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Ington
Turner
Washington
House
Senate
Unclear OCR fragment prompts brief headline
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The Plasterers Strike Over Demand for Higher Wages
The plasterers union demanded a raise of $1 per day for eight hours, was suspended by the Building Trades council, and plans to rejoin after settlement. About 40 percent of members may work Monday, with two contractors granting increases. 783 members struck, eleven working today.
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Plasterers
Building Trades Council
Star
He Mabde Electrical
Leffect
Teamsters
Teamsaters’ Union
Building Trades
Ters
Court actions and a factory collapse in early March incidents
The Washington Supreme Court handed down rulings in two cases including Handy convicted of obtaining money under false pretenses and an appeal in the Bliss case, which was reversed and remanded for a new trial. In Cleveland, a four story factory building collapsed, with four girls and two men missing and feared dead, as workers cleared debris and a fire risk loomed.
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Supreme Court
OLYMP
Dunbar
Oacar
Bliss
Pierce County
Biiss
Cleveland
Cleveland Braking Powder Co
Highway Robbery Attempt On Broadway and Fleet
Laborer John Gravam was attacked at night near Broadway and Fleet by two men near Second Avenue. He struck back, knocking the assailant down, then fled with the second man approaching. Gravam reported carrying a sizable sum of money but could not describe the attackers due to darkness.
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Henry
Amberea
Sreman
Ball
John Gravam
Broadway
Fleet
Second Avenue
Gravas
Gravam
Arrest of Suspect in Nora Fuller Murder In San Francisco
Charles Seifert was brought to San Francisco on March 1 as a suspect in the Nora Fuller murder. He says he did not know Fuller and is innocent. Detectives note facial resemblance to another suspect, Bennett, though Seifert’s weight differs. Chief Seymour doubts the claim.
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San Francisco
Chas. Seifert
Nora Fuller
Nora
Bennett
Seymour
Welsh St David Day Celebration Set for Tonight
The Welsh of Beattie and nearby towns plan a St David’s Day observance at the Acme Business college with songs recitations and addresses. Richard Lewis of Tacoma will preside with a large Welsh attendance expected and a committee formed to organize yearly observances.
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Beattie
S J. David
Wales
Acme Business College
St. David
Mt. David's Day
Richard Lewis
Tacoma
Edward T. Morgan
Seattle
Morgan Morgans
Black Diamond
John P. Jones
Buckley
Rev
W. BR. Williams
L. W. Davies
Carbonado
Evan W. Lewis
Burnett
John W. Lewis
Wilkeson
Gus Jones
Lawson
W. R. Rees
Leary
John T
Richard Lewis Bardia Addres
Creeeseeeeens
Cornet
John T. Williame
Sallora
Rowland Hughes Bone
Misa
Grace Jones Dome
Cseses
Vessel in Distress Near Point Arena
The Queen of the Pacific Coast Company reported speaking with the barkentine Northwest about 40 miles northwest of Point Arena. The Northwest, out of Everett, left 18 days ago for San Francisco, flew distress signals and lacked provisions. The Queen landed supplies to prevent starvation as the Northwest endured heavy seas and repeated gales and hull damage.
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Queen
Pacific Coast Co
San Francisco
Barkentine
Point Arena
Northwest
Everett
Compliment From Chinese Passengers For Kaga Maru Steamer
A red letter praised Nippon Yusen Kaisha and the Kaga Maru for excellent treatment of 22 Chinese travelers returning home from Beattie. The note, read by Nippon Yusen officials in Great Northern offices, commends the ship’s captain and cook Li King Kong for quality meals and kindness on the Seattle to Hong Kong voyage.
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Nippon Yuren Kaisha
Kaga Ma
Atearms Hip Company
Beattie
Li King Kong
Confucius Cloge
Seattle
Hongkong
Tale of the Glenargy
The Glenargy bound from Victoria to Ion endured a fierce hurricane about one and a half days past the Aleutians. The Shinano Maru reported decks awash, two boats lost, the main deck sprong, livestock pens swept away, and the lifeboat washed out. The Chinese crew stayed below as officers struggled to assert orders. Captain Stevenson said he never faced such weather in his career.
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Shinano Maru
Glenargy
Victoria
Ion
Kobe
Orient
Davite
Stevenson
Ship crews battle storm on voyage from Manila to San Francisco
The grip Fred and Beammel of Nova Scotia arrived in San Francisco after an eight to thirteen day voyage from Manila. Storms forced the crew to work pumps the entire trip and oil bags sloshed over the ship’s sides.
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San Francisco
Fred &, Beammel
Nova Scotia
Manila
Change in the Police Shifts Reported
The police department announces new watch shifts. The afternoon detail led by Capt. Willard and Sergt Peer runs 4 am to noon, the noon to 8 pm shift led by Capt. Laubsidher and Sergt Powers, the 8 pm to 4 am team, and Jailer Steps continuing morning watch. John Corbett will take afternoon duty and Jailer Corning will handle night duty.
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Police
Willard
Sergt. Peer
Laubsidher
Sergt. Powers
Ard
Beret
Penn
John Corbett
Cornings
Mayor's Stand on City Evils Sparks Debate in Seattle
The speaker argues that evils such as gambling and vice cannot be fully suppressed. He vows to run the city as business leaders want, promote strict regulation, quarantine vice to remote districts, and expel violators. He cites inspections for the battleship Nebraska and urges a clean administration.
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Uume
Ravior
Beattie
Thia Etty
Beatie
Parise
Seattle
Mortality Report: Funeral Services Announced
The funeral of the late Mr. Piedel Mera was held this morning from Collins Sherman Foley Co. parlor to Calvary cemetery. Thamas, son of Mrs. Kate Mullen, died yesterday at Chebalie. his remains arrive this evening and will lie at Collins Sherman Foley Co. parlor until full funeral arrangements are announced.
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Piedel Mera
Collins, Sherman, Foley Co
Calvary Cemetery
Thamas
Kate Mullen
Chebalie
Coliina
Sherman, Foley Co
Shinano Maru Encounters Rough Seas Near Vancouver
The Shinano Maru of Nippon Yusen Kaisha arrived yesterday after leaving Japan on February 12 and facing persistent east and southeast gales. Near Vancouver the liner identified a British bark named Castle through its glasses and sighted a four masted schooner. ships in ballast rolled and pitched in heavy weather.
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Japan
Vancouver
Stratta
Curnow
Castle
Newneld
Liverpool
Steals a Million Steals a Million
Odessa reports industrial magnate Alexander Afianoff, famed worldwide, absconded after frauds totaling at least a million dollars. London and New York houses are named as principal cofifers. His downfall is blamed on reckless stock gambling and attempts to recoup by using entrusted funds. He sold securities and failed to return collections on large wheat shipments.
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Odessa
Russia
Alexander Afianoff
London
New York
Afianoff
Miss Stone Arrives in Constantinople for Minister Call
Miss Stone reached Constantinople on March 1 and promptly visited the American minister, signaling the start of her New Mission work and diplomatic engagement in the city.
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Constantinople
Miss Stone
Timber sale planned in Northwestern forest reserves
Superintendent Shelter of the Northwestern forest reserve has been notified by the Interior Department that large tracts of standing timber on the forest reserves will be sold to the highest bidders. The move is expected to greatly increase the timber supply.
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Tacoma
Shelter
Northwestern Forest Reserve
Department of the Interior
Applicants for Georgetown Marshal Post Proliferate
Georgetown residents seek the marshal position as depredations rise in the suburb. The job offers a $76 salary and the badge, prompting many candidates to emerge quickly for immediate appointment.
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Georgetown
Hart Arrested for Vicious Assault at Mal Street Lodging House
Frank Hart, a chronic offender, was arrested by Detectives Hubbard and Freeman and Policeman Damm yesterday evening. He is charged with making a vicious assault after drawing a revolver and threatening the life of the basement bunkhouse keeper and passage motor at a downtown lodging house on Mal Street.
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Frank Hart
Hubbard and Freeman
Damm
Hart
Mal Street
Prohibition Party Seeks Support For Everett Smith
The Prohibition party of Beattie urges citizens to back Everett Smith and a reform slate to enforce law and oppose gambling and liquor traffic. Meetings are planned at Ross Seminary Green Lake Salvation Army hall and other central city venues with speakers including R E Dunlap and John Bushell.
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Everett Smith
Hela
Ross Seminary
Green Lake
R. E. Dunlap
Mr. Dunlap
Salvation Army Hall
John Bushell
L. Hazzard
Prohibition City Committee
Burglars Enter Van Asselt Residence Reported
Burglars entered the Davia residence one mile south of Van Asselt on Tuesday night. They rifled the lower floor taking 26 cents from trousers, 195 from Lola Davis room, a few pennies and a nickle, and spoiled pies and milk from the pantry. The upper rooms were spared. railroad workers occupied those rooms. Police suspect two or more intruders who knew occupants were away.
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Hiram A. Davia
van Asselt
Lola Davis
Knights of Arctic Circle Hold First Public Meeting in Alaska
The Knights of the Arctic Circle convened their inaugural public meeting at Poresters hall on First Avenue. About seventy attendees, mostly Alaska miners, heard addresses from John Arthur A J Lindsay J R Parker H O Blankenship and W P Reese. The benevolent order, two months old, counts nearly all members from Alaska mining communities.
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Knights of the Arctic Circle
Poresters’ Hall
First Avenue
Alaska
John Arthur A. J. Lindsay
J. R. Parker
H. O. Blankenship
W. P. Reese
Order
Weather Forecast for Seattle and Vicinity
Seattle and vicinity expect showers tonight and Sunday. Fresh easterly winds will accompany the unsettled conditions.
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Seattle
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