Catholic Edifice Partly Destroyed By Morning Fire
A fire damaged the Catholic Edifice at the corner of Madison and an adjacent street, destroying the roof and interior decorations valued at six thousand dollars. Firefighters arrived slowly but ultimately extinguished the blaze by 11 am. The Jesuit building, built in 1893, is insured for seventeen thousand and will be repaired promptly after debris removal. Father Dillon and faculty note potential wiring issues and say school operations may resume soon.
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Madison At
Blee
Tee Bey
Kenner
Hringhuret
Pather Dillion
Bringhuret
Father Dillon
Dillon
Walders Seek Settlement of Ongoing Dispute
Molders and related workers plan a conference with their executive to amicably settle differences. A meeting is expected Thursday, as discussions aim to avoid work stoppage and conclude the dispute by evening. Local labor groups anticipate influence on Beattie members.
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Aed
Jocel Tron
Beattie
Untitled medical note fragment mentioning pain relief
Fragmentary text describes a person named Margaret seeking a cure for a condition causing abdominal pain. The note indicates pain reduction following an unspecified treatment or event and mentions another person Clees.
Chief Opposes Sunday Openings By Downtown Stores
Downtown furnishings merchants seek Sunday hours to capture Alaska trade, but Chief of Police Wappenstein declares he will not permit opening on Sundays. Several firms have protested to the police, and the existing law against Sunday openings will be enforced.
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Wappenstein Wrates
Alaska
Balloon Flight Report From St Louis Toward Atlantic
A balloon piloted by Capt. Chandier of the army and J McCoy began a flight toward Washington but weather conditions hindered tracking. A strong south wind and offshore currents were noted, with officials predicting the craft would drift toward the Atlantic if the ascent continues.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
ST. Louie
Chandier
J. ©. McCoy
Weather Bureau
Atlantic
Port Townsend Seaman Arrested for Opium Sale Attempt
John McCallum a union marine fireman aboard the steamship Vmatille was arrested by government officials at Port Townsend Tuesday while trying to sell ten five tuel tines of contraband opium. He was bound over on a $500 bond to appear before Judge Hanford.
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John McCallum
Union Marine
Vmatille
Port Townsend
United States
Kebn
Hanford
General MacArthur Hosts Military Visit at Fort
General Arthur MacArthur and staff attended a military party led by Colonel T. C. Woodbury at the Department of the Columbia fort. A luncheon followed the inspection tour and a box party at the Grand featured Nat Goodwin in An American Citizen. No word yet on General Kuroki’s Vancouver arrival and reception plans.
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Arthur MacArthur
T. C. Woodbury
Department of the Columbia
Faliabrene
Butler
Lanccheon
General MacArthur
Chamber of Commerce
the Asiatic Society
Grand
Nat Goodwin
Kurokt
Vancouver
Three Strikes Shake Sacramento Labor
In Sacramento on May Day 1915 workers from laundry, brewery, and retail sectors pressed for an eight hour day. Laundry workers issued an ultimatum to owners. strikes loom as brew workers and clerks push for shorter hours. Labor leaders seek wider unionization at Southern Pacific car shops, signaling possible broader action.
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Sacramento
Cal
Retail Clerka’ Union
Southern Pacific Car Shops
New Wing Planned for County Court House Addition
County commissioners approve enlarging the court house by adding a southeast wing on Alder t. street. The plan includes offices for the prosecuting attorney and justice of the peace, with space for a separate women's prison, under Architect Mendel of Bebb and Mendel. Estimated cost matches last year at about $35,000.
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County Court House
Sheriff Smith
Mendel
Bebb and
Ballard Council Ends Haste with Annexation Vote
Ballard city council voted 4 to 2 to petition Seattle for immediate annexation to join Greater Seattle. Critics warned the move before census changes could deny Ballard multiple council seats, arguing wait six weeks for the special census law to take effect would secure at least one seat. Mayor Pecklo opposed, delaying signature may stall action.
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Ballard
Cox
Council of
Seattle
Greater Seattle
J. Nn. Lucas
Annexation Party
C. A. Schneider
W. F. Preudenberg
C. M. Cox
Mr. Freudenberg
Peckleo
Saloon Closings Enforced Across King County
Sheriff Smith moves to enforce Sunday closing order across King County. Every deputy sheriff will work next Sunday to enforce the measure in both incorporated towns and unincorporated areas, following widespread commendations for the decision.
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King County
Smith
Seattle Sunday closing law enforcement pledge
Mr Smith proposes deputy sheriffs at key King County points to enforce the Sunday closing order with arrests possible. Local authorities will handle Seattle Ballard and other towns where enforcement has occurred. Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh says readiness to enforce without fear or favor and appeals for complaints to support Lou Smith’s efforts.
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King County
Smith
Seattle
Ballard
Weet Beattie
Kent
Mackintosh Cald
Lou Smith
Court hearing on Youngstown saloon licenses revocation
The county commissioners were ordered to appear before Judge Albertson at 9 30 Friday May 3 to show cause why a temporary injunction should not stop license revocation in Youngstown. Attorney Bell and T B MacMahon urged and opposed continuances as retraining order delays proceed.
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James F. Wilson
Albertson
Youngstown
Board of County Commissioners
Bell
T. B. MacMahon
West Seattle
Wilson
MacMahon
Plummer Not In Auto Wreck Says He Is All Right
Mr F G Plummer manager of Broadway Automobile Co denied reports he was with Mr F R Bell when Bell overturned his car on the Seattle Renton road. He said he was in Seattle on business and not injured. He asked The Star to note he is all right to stop inquiries from friends. David Le Roy of Richmond Beach faces liquor license charge in Justice George's court this afternoon.
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F. G. Plummer
Broadway Automobile Co
F. R. Bell
Seattle
Renton
Plummer
Bell
David le Roy
Richmond Beach
Justice George's Court
Five Die in Fire at Wabash Avenue Club Building
Fire at 265 Wabash avenue in Chicago involves the Lotus club and a women’s lunch club. Two girls leaped from a window and died instantly. Police report five dead and twenty injured. First floor housed Storey & Clarke Piano Company.
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Chicago
Wabash Av
Lotus Club
Storey & Clarke Piano Company
Prisoners Freed After Mine Collapse At Johnstown
Miner Mike Hoyle and six companions were released after being trapped for 1066 hours. The group described terror worse than tomb entombment and recalled cannibalism rumors while awaiting rescue. Hoyle led the imprisoned party and noted the fear that struck each survivor.
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Johnstown
Mike Hoyle
Man Killed by Cable Break In Washington Incident
A worker was fatally injured when a cable broke during maintenance in Olympia. The broken line struck the man, causing a severe neck fracture and sending him about twelve feet across the area. Emergency crews attended, but the victim did not survive.
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Olympia
John Donald
Saree M. Atom Mason
Sony
Yesvertas Aeternaes
Miner Rescue Near Johnstown Ends After 106 Hours
Seven Foastwell miners trapped in the local coal mine were pulled alive after 106 hours. They swam through waist deep water for more than a mile and crossed a makeshift bridge to reach rescuers.
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Johnstown
Foastwell
Boulevard Plan Studied For Lake Washington Shore Lands
Chamber of Commerce committees discussed a city boulevard along Lake Washington shore lands. A plan was urged to be formed with land, park, district, and federal engineers to win approval. Secretary Yandell invited a post office official to visit Seattle to gauge needs for more free delivery clerks.
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Chamber of Commerce
Committee On Public Parks
C. P. Dose
Lake Washington
Park Board
United States
Yandell
EB. H. Thorpe
Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
Seattle
Crichton Seeks $137000 Cuts in Queen Anne Project
Councilman Crichton says the Queen Anne improvement could drop from 612000 to about 475000 by revising the scope. A 35000 water main and sewer portion remains, with bids under review from Independent Asphalt and Barber company as engineers reassess feasible changes this summer.
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CouncilIman Crichton
Crichton
Asphalt Company
Insane Man Arrested in Local Police Action
A. Swerson was arrested today on a charge of being insane. The report notes the suspect’s mental condition as the basis for the detention and cites police handling of the case.
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A. Swerson
Gunda Halvorren Sues Seattle Electric Co For 6000
Gunda Halvorren sues Seattle Electric Co for 6000 damages after injuries as a passenger on the Fort Lawton car line on March 38. The suit seeks compensation for medical costs lost wages and pain and suffering.
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Gunda Halvorren
Seattle Electric Co
Fort Lawton
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PATS
Margaret
Gen
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Ballard Council
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Star Special Service
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