Sunset Express Wreck Kills 30 Passengers Near Colton
The Sunset Express of the Southern Pacific bound from New Orleans to San Francisco derailed after striking an unlocked switch near Colton California. At least 30 people were dead and more than 100 injured as coaches were crushed and torn apart. The Florence Roberts Company and other travelers suffer heavy losses while rescuers pull bodies and survivors from the wreckage. Names of the dead and injured include several women and Italian passengers among the forward cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
Colton
Cal
Sunset Express
Southern Pacific
New Orleans
San Franciso
Florence Roberts Co
Florence Roberts
Theatrical
New York
San Francisco
L. Sharp
Muncie
Aad
A. R. Withers
Sacramento
Halian
James
Agreement Signed Sets Two-Year Building Trade Pact
Representatives of the Master Builders' association and the Building Trades assembly signed a two year agreement with a five month pre expiry conference planned. The current pact expires July 1, 1800. Signing names include H Beattie Henry Leslie John Hastie for the Master Builders and A Byrnes James Murphy H G Dennis C Russell M Parsons for the Building Trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Builders’ Association
Building Trades Assembly
Hines
Asan Elation
H. Beattie
Henry Leslie
John Hastie
Building Tradea Assembly
Byrnes
James Murphy
H. G. Dennis
C. Russell
M. Parsons
Notable Names in Coastal Area Incident Report
Veston, Elizabeth Roche, Phoenix, Minnie McIntyre, Phoenis, John Brower, Los Angeles, Stephen Wood, Richmond. Cal cut and bruised.
The Theaters Schedule Across Seattle Action Tonight
The Theaters Manford Tonight Charlies B Hanford presents Julius Caesar at the Grand with Marie Dromah and a Shakespeare company. A Jelly American Tramp remains a strong draw at the Seattle theater. Sunday sees Missouri Girl opening, and A Japanese Courtship is set for Lyric next week. Weery-Teesy continues to draw crowds tonight and tomorrow. Barbara Freitchie opens Sunday at the Lole theater replacing Moths as the week’s bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies B. Hanford
Marie Dromah
Julius Caesar
Seattle
Missouri Girl
Lyric Theater
Barbara Freitchie
Lole Theater
Mandie Walsh Shines In Grand Bunday Night Read
Mandie Walsh earns new laurels for her performance in The eee Read at the Grand Bunday night event. The piece receives praise highlighting Walsh's stage presence and artistry this year.
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Mandie Walsh
Eee
After Many Years Vaudeville Sketch Charms Star Theater
Star theater wraps up a week of vaudeville with After Many Years drawing strong crowds. Other acts also please large audiences throughout the performance run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Theater
Open Columbia St. Mayer Moore Faces Opening Goal
Local businessman Mayer Moore plans to open a shop on Columbia Street between Second and Third Avenues by Monday. He aims to attract several business men to participate in the venture and expand commerce in the area.
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Columbia St
Mayer Moore
Second
Third Ave
Eye Glasses a Necessary Aid From Sebuchara Optical
Sebuchara Optical Company offers eye glasses starting at one dollar and up. Located at 1207 Second Ave the business advertises affordable vision aids for customers with eye discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebuchara Optical Company
Second Ave
Eee
Dakotas Mail Looted by Japanese Fishermen Incident
L. M. Loeb, a telephone operator aboard the wrecked steamer Dakota, accuses Japanese fishermen of looting U S mail from the wreck. He reports seeing men tearing open mail sacks and brings home a ripped mail seek as evidence. He says he reported the act to Japanese police but no arrests were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Loeb
Dakota
United States Mail
Atrena
New Incorporations Filed in Olympia March 2
Corporate filings list the trademark Reeling Beattie by Boeing Beattie Auto. Monte sano Bhingle Co increases capital from 17000 to 26000. New TR corporations Passe Timber Co Beattie W Newcomb and HM Kerr capital 100000 Goodapert Loge Co Everett 1000 John A McGhie Pred Lord City Investing Co Beat tie 16000 George T Ohashi Harry Nakaniohi Walter K Washington AB Derinds and C W Gregory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Beattie
Boeing Beattie Auto Company
Montesano Bhingle Company
Passe Timber Company
Ll. W. Newcomb
HM. Kerr
Joodapert Loge Company
Everett
John A. McGhie
Pred Lord
City Levesting Company
George T. Ohashi
Harry Nakaniohi
Walter EK
Washington
A. B. Dberinds
W. Gregory
Big Music Store Faces Tough Lease Moves
Kohler Chase the noted piano dealers struggle to find a new downtown home after their Arcade location is leased to a 16 cent store. Horace Cheebroget outlines brutal offers from prospective landlords and contemplates storing stock for months while seeking a long term building for fall occupancy.
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Kohler Chase
Horace
Down Town
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Vale
A. L. Hall
Thomas Davin
Tucson
Artz
Julius Kretch
Coropolis
Pamba
Cora Starkey
Bowie
Tex
J. J. Palconer
Rossville
Falconer
Ace Roberts Company
John DeFoe
Crencery Rogers
Fred Ackellen
Patrick Griffis
Lyon
Masa
H. P. Walter
Mattoon
Mr Justice Wigren
Chicago
Robert Wella
Mexico
Ida Schuman
Gillaway
Neb
Max F. Glenn
Los Angeles
G. G. Rogers
Amador City
H. Walters
Rocklin
Oscar Nelson
T. J. Dennison
8 Woods
Richmond
Seth Grand
A. R. Walters
Rockland
Jones
J. D. Shaman
Callaway
Nellie Shuman
Alice Shuman
Mra
Wheeler
el Paso
Toom Real
Peter Jenson
Gal
W. B. Hutchinson Co
Ind
Union
Manford
Barbara Freitonie
Blanche Walsh
Star
China
Germany
Haviland China
Ace
Star Special Service
Senate
Herman Case
Binger Hermann
McDonald
Flora McDonald
Ting
JOE Schermer & CO
Frederick & Nelson (Incorporated
Orrow
Eas
Erick & Nelson's
Rederick
Olympia Market
Pike St
Billie
Boylee
Boyle
Pike Street
Wee
Pro Rata Reductions
Amd
Costello & Gran
Ranke Building
Associated Dentists
Garvey Buchanan
Wyra
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