Passenger train wreck kills many near Denver in snowstorm
A double header on the Rio Grande line near Denver in a February snowstorm left many dead and injured. Fire and wreckage trapped victims as crews, including Frank Dochems, responded. The forward coach of the westbound train bore the heaviest loss with nine Hewitt family members identified among the dead. Authorities cite dispatch neglect as a probable cause while survivors recount harrowing escapes and a fire unfolding amid twisted timbers and ashes.
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Rio Grance
Denver Pueblo
A.C. Ride
Frank Dochems
Clarence
Provence
Magh Sudduth
Hewitt Family
Lebo
Kan
William Heins
Denver
Pueblo
San Francisco Flyer Posts Opposition
A San Francisco flyer reports opposition to a proposed flyer operation. Captain Hatch leads interested parties, with the flyer named as San Francisco and Bris operating between the city and other locations. Details indicate steamers will be added to support the route.
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San Francisco
Captain Hatch
San Fras
Union Principles Spark Court Claim At Campbell-Per Case
March 16 in Perris the court refused to grant a ton to Campbell-Per company amid union dispute. The judge stated workers have rights to quit or be discharged under law, and employers cannot constrain free union activity. The decision affirms workers’ rights as an organized union to act within legal limits.
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Smirnati
Perris
Campbell-Per Company
Fatal accident at Camp 62 after tunnel collapse
Reports say Frank Carey attempted to secure a deal aboard the Wacelstar when a steamer aid failed. He jumped into the sea in a frantic act near Camp 62 causing a fall into a tunnel cut. Simons died instantly as news reached Santa ot.
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Frank Carey
Carey
Simons
Seward
Santa Ot
Mayor Wright Renominated In Tacoma Recompetition
In Tacoma last night the Democratic Party renomination pushed Mayor Wright forward in a refreshed field. PET Mattingly was nominated, joined by H. Pear reelection and others as the party consolidates support for March contests.
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Tacoma
Ed Pet Mattingly
Aonart H. Pearree
Geo
MOGE IS SILENT And Captain Leaves for San
In Seattle a man who brought news from imprisoned whalers is silent on details. Captain Mogg is named in relation to humanitarian efforts and is expected to depart for San shortly.
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Amundeen
Seattle
Mogg
San
School Orators Meet Tonight In Joint Debate
Miss Sadie Steel Miss Amy Brunner and Edward Sperry of the B F Day night school defend the affirmative against Ory Palit Carl Rave and Roy Olmatead of the Central night school in a debate on whether the government should own and control the railroads. The auditorium of the Central school Seventh and Madison hosts the event.
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Sadie Steel
Amy Brunner
Edward Sperry
B. F
Ory Palit
Carl Rave
Roy Olmatead
Central Night School
Central School
Seventh
Madison
Ballaine Reports Alaska Rail Issues From D C
John E Ballaine of the Alaska Central railway returned from Washington where he met with executive board members about Alaska railroad laws before the senate committee and bond financing for more railroad work. He said Alaska was the most discussed district in the east and more capital would back development this season.
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John EB. Ballaine
Alaska Central Railway
Washington, D.C
Alaska
Senate
Slot Machine Trouble Sparks Damages Suit in Bismarck Cafe
Charles Buck sues for 1000 dollars after a confrontation in a Bismarck cafe where a slot machine caused trouble during a day Mayor Ballinger faced an order about cashing slug winnings. The case, heard by Judge Gilliam, follows Buck’s claim of rough handling. Harry W. Carroll filed oath and bond to qualify as city comptroller-elect.
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Bismarck
Ballinger
Charles Buck
Gilliam
Harry W. Carroll
Seattle Commercial Club delegates depart for Los Angeles
Delegates from the Seattle Commercial Club leave Beattie at 4 30 pm for a trip to Los Angeles. W B R Williams Samuel P Lemmon and George H Revelle plan missionary work in Tacoma tonight among state delegates. The group aims to win state publicity bureau headquarters for Seattle with visits to the Marc Leland navy yard and Bremerton as part of the effort. They will distribute Seattle literature on return, planning to be back by April 1. The interurban train departs Tacoma tonight at 6 36 sharp.
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Seattle Commercial Club
Beattie
Los Angeles
W. BR. Williams
The
Commercial Club
Samuel P. Lemmon
George H. Reveille
Tacoma
Tacoma Chamber of Commerce
State Publicity Bureau
Seattle
Queen City
Paget Sound Navy Yard
Bremerton
California
Oregon
No Fight to Occur as Gambling Houses Briefly Close
Prosecution says gambling houses will close April 1 without court fight. Prosecucing Attorney Mackintosh says he aims to enforce laws but decided to end by month’s end, stating politics had no bearing on the order.
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Mackintosh
Cil
Open town gambling policy upheld amid complaints
The official notes that a wide open town policy was previously allowed by majority, but new complaints led to a decision to curb gaming. The move targets gambling games as specific offenses while pool rooms remain unaffected. No political motivation is claimed.
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Thie
Dog Poisoner At Work On Queen Anne Hill
A dog poisoner operates again on Queen Anne hill. D M Simonson of 1415 Fourth Av West loses an English setter, the second in three months, and Mrs Blanes of 227 Second Av West also reports a dog poisoned within the past 24 hours.
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Queen Anne Hill
D. M. Simonson
West
Supreme Court rules in favor of life insurance claim
In Olympia Washington March 16 the supreme court expanded the line of insured cases this year. It affirmed a judgment won by a widow against Modern Woodmen of America in a policy dispute involving a man who claimed good health but in truth had cancer. The medical examiner and society were held to have accepted the man.
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Ympia
Wash
Supreme Court
Loutee Taylor
Ay Cae
T Tiff
Court Clarifies Demurrer in Hermann Case
In Washington March 14 the criminal court considers a demurrer to the indictment charging Representative Hermann of Oregon. The filing involves alleged land-office letters and a mission-related matter.
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Washington, D.C
Criminal Court
Four Die In Hotel Fire In Tustin Michigan
Tustin Michigan report says William McCrane hotel proprietor a white man the porter and Charles and Kuest were burned to death in a morning hotel fire that destroyed the building and left the financial small.
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Tustin
Mich
Wiliam McCrane
White, the Porter
Charlies & Kuest
Flood Threatens Freeno City Embankments From Empire Canal
Water from the Empire Canal rises through the hile threatening urban and rural areas. Workers reinforce embankments as torrents erode the banks and damage accumulates countywide.
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Freeno
Cal
Billiard Showdown Features Weatherwax Brunner Duel
One of the season’s closest contests took place last night at Johnson's billiard hall with A. K. Weatherwax narrowly edging B. Brunner in the 14 inch balk line tourney. Tonight Harry Ferguson and R G Camber, top players, promise another corking contest.
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A. K. Weatherwax
B. Brunner
Johnson's Billiard Hall
Harry Ferguson
R G. Camber
Anarchist Jo Most in Danger at Friend's Home
Anarchist Jo Most is described as dangerous and ill at a friend’s residence in Incinnatis O March 16. The report notes concerns for his safety and potential actions by authorities.
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Incinnatis
Jo- Most
Steamer Santa Ana Returns with Passengers and Dora Encounter
The Steamer Santa Ana arrived from Dutch ports with 20 passengers aboard and was sent west to search for the Dora. At Seward it was learned the missing vessel had reached Seattle. In Granville channel the Santa Ana met the Dora and the two captains lashed their ships together for over an hour and held a levee.
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Dutch Marbor
Seward
Seattle
Granville Channel
Thief Sought In Break In Tacoma Jewelry Theft
Detective Adams works in Tacoma seeking clues to arrest a thief who entered C. B. Hobert residence at 1420 Boylaton Ave Wednesday afternoon and fled with jewelry valued over 500. The recovered pieces include two ladies watches a turquoise pin several gold pins and diamond pins a violet diamond brooch and other items.
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Adams
Tacoma
C. B. Hobert
Boylaton Ay
New Steamship Yosemite to Join Seattle San Francisco Route
L H Gray & Co announces addition of the Yosemite to the Seattle San Francisco fleet. The steamer will sail within 30 to 40 days with Gray as Puget Sound general agents. The Yosemite lies in San Francisco undergoing machinery installation for its first voyage. It will offer 60 first class passenger seats and carry 1 006 000 feet of lumber.
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San Francisco
The
Star
L. H. Gray & Co
Yosemite
Puget Sound
Yonemite
Bank Clearings Rise Amid Annual Comparison
Bank clearings show a gain for March with figures indicating a $343.47 increase over the same period last year. Total shown near $510,520.95.
Milford Utah in Path of Wind Driven Fire
A strong wind drives a fire through Milford near the railroad, threatening to wipe out the town. A hotel three saloons and several residences have already been consumed.
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Milford
Utah
Swedish bank swindle man fails in Interbay attempt
A man described as the Swedish bank swindler tried to borrow money in Interbay yesterday. He visited the residence of B. O. Fritz in the afternoon and, despite claiming a Sweden connection, was turned away after his graft failed.
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Aa Rec Evers
Swedish “Bank
Interbay
B. O. Fritz
Sweden
Cago Dan
King Et
Loule
Dan
Chinaman
Gane Sullivan Fight Postponed By Rain In Los Angeles
The Gane Sullivan match is moved to Saturday night at Chutes baseball park due to rain. Mayor McAleer’s ordinance change allows boxing in limited Eighth ward areas, fighters weigh in at 6 pm and are expected near 1428 pounds each. referee not yet chosen.
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Los Angeles
Cal
McAleer
Eighth Ward
Gane-Sullivan
Chutes Baseball Park
Miners Refuse to Yield in Indy Convention
Indianapolis March 16. The miners convention did no work this morning. All fights are being made in committees. The scale committee has decided to reply to the anthracite operators that they will not yield to their demands.
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Indianapolis
Miners’ Convention
Extradition Looms for Clifford Jones in Diamond Pin Theft
Clifford Jones, detained by Los Angeles police, awaits extradition after a California warrant for diamond pin theft. Arrested in Buffalo with alleged wife Stella Murray, the pair will be sent west. J. B. Herman of the U S lighthouse service, after a Seattle pass through, heads to Washington, D C for a rare vacation from more than a decade of service.
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New York
Clifford Jones
Los Angeles
California
Buffalo
Stella Murray
J. B. Herman
United States Lighthouse Service
Seattle
Washington, D. C
Herman
Chinatown Grime Still Unsolved
Chinatown in ferment over the Frank Louie case who claims assault and robbery by fellow Chinese on King Street. Officers Burkman and Carr dispute Louie account saying no robbery or blows occurred and Louie lacked items. three Chinamen held on simple assault bail set at 50 dollars each awaiting hearing.
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Chinatown
Frank Louie
King St
Loule
Burkman
Clarence Carr
Louie
The
Star
Carr
Chi
Destroys the Mill Fire Tears Through Cochran & Zook Mill
Cochran and Zook shin gle mill in Ballard was totally destroyed by fire causing an $8,000 loss and leaving 15 men unemployed. Fire started from a spark igniting saw dust under the false ceiling and burned for over three hours despite eight fire streams. The Starr and Campbell mills nearby were saved but endangered by drifting sparks. Insurance coverage is about $4,500.
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Cochran & Zook
Starr
Campbell
Okestack
Fire devastates Rochester family hotel in Tacoma
March 16 report of a blaze at the Rochester family hotel at Tacoma and St Helens avenues gutting the upper portion of the building. Damages are estimated around 10 000 dollars. In a separate matter F Bell prompts a court to require Eugene and August Peterson to show cause why a receiver should not be appointed for the Independent Messenger company. Bell asserts ownership of half the firm but his claim remains disputed.
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Tacoma
Rochester Family
And
St. Helens Ars
F. Bell
Griffin
Eugene
August Peterson
Independent Messenger Company
Bell
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George H. Revelle
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Transcontinental Railroad
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