Fire Alarm Contract Bids Spark City Debate
The Board of Public Works debates the fate of the Game Co bid for a citywide fire alarm system. City Engineer Thomcoe and Electrician Joslyn push for a new bid call to speed installation, while the contractor protests claiming the current bid is fair. The board plans to report on new specifications for bids next Tuesday.
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Firealarm Apparatus Trust
Maniquinchis Affaira
Board of Public Works
Trou
I People
Joslyn
Thomcoe
Elmer EB
Todd Ebe
Homes Destroyed In Early Morning Fire
Fire swept two houses last night, originbelieved in the Pritchard residence at 711, despite efforts by Clark at 716 North Slat e. H Pritchard and family escaped with their furniture saved, but contents of the Pritchard home were consumed. Water hydrants in the area hindered firefighting.
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Clark
H. Pritchard
Prit
Clark Rome
Pritchard
Brewery workers strike nears settlement in Seattle talks
Workers threaten to strike over wages from $20 to $24 a week as secretary Hillel and officials from the International Brewery group meet in Seattle after Mr Gnida left Cincinnati en route to the city. A tentative wage agreement to $21 a week is reported as discussions continue.
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Petion
Hilleb
Gnida
Cincinnati
Seattle
Amd
Mr. & Atrike Te
Railroad safeguards set by attorney general on car lines
The attorney general has arranged a provision of an act denying certain rights from other lines and fixed a date May 2 for non-compliance. The notice outlines penalties for those failing to meet the requirements.
Second Annual Race Between Chemawa and Bonk Ends
A brief note from Oregon on May 2 mentions the second annual race between Chemawa and Bonk. The report is fragmentary but records a long race, with earliest leaders noted and references to sources of wear and postal notes.
Capitol Building Steps Echo Message Via Couriers
Governor Chamberlain delivered a tube bearing a message to Mayor Lane of Portland while Walter Maight, described as a full-blooded Indian, led a relay that covered 54 miles in length with Couriers Cortonton and thementan representing the C A. Automobiles carrying Tyginers Campbell of Chemena and CGrilley of the Portland Y M C A trailed the procession.
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Capitol Building
Chamberlain
Lane
Portland
Walter Maight
Cortonton
Thementan
C. A
Tyginers Campbell
Chemena
Cgrilley
Portland Y. M. C. A
Northwest Music Teachers Guild to Convene in Seattle
The Fhre Northwest Music Teachers' association, formed in Seattle months ago, plans its first convention in Seattle during the last week of June. Its region covers Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, modeled after the eastern and middle state associations.
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Northwest Music Teachers’ Association
Seattle
Gelaton
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Music Teachers’ Association of
Middle States
Ford Found Not Guilty in Bribery Trial
Tirey L. Ford, chief counsel for the United Railways and former California attorney general, was acquitted in San Francisco after a 12 minute jury verdict on bribery charges tied to voting for an overhead trolley franchise. It was Ford’s third trial with prior hung and acquittal outcomes in related cases.
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United Press
San Francisco
Tirey L. Ford
United Railways
California
D. G. Coleman
Doodle Board
Fendant
Ford
Tom Lonergan
Jennings Philipe
No Arrests Made in Italian Youth's Murder Case
Detectives traced Dominic Carlino’s movements before his Tuesday night murder and robbery but haven't made any arrests. Italian neighbors say he was peaceful and well liked. A real estate man nearby was warned his life might be in danger, fueling rumors of possible mistaken identity. Coroner delays inquest pending police probe.
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Dominic Carlino
Sue Preson
Carlino
Ell
Seattle
Ignat
Ntalians
Frank Clark
Caritne
Clark
Johnstone Wins Limerick Prize Check for 94 Dollars
Mise Ladies. Johnstone of Queen Anne court received a $94 check from the D Ghirardelli Cocoa company of San Francisco for winning a limerick contest. The prize signals growing interest in new Limerick contests as a form of advertising.
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Mise
Johnstone
Queen Anne Court
D. Ghirardelli Cocoa Company
San Francisco
Navy invites bids for Bremerton drydock construction
The Navy Department has drawn specifications for a new drydock at Bremerton Navy Yard. Bids will be opened in early July and construction is slated to begin August 1.
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United Press
Washington
Navy Department
Bremerton Navy Yard
Death of Pacific building broker by own act shocks Seattle
A commercial broker working in the Pacific building died by his own hand early this morning. Friends say he feared ruin and had warned associate M F Hoyle that bankruptcy would drive him to kill himself. Papers show relatives in Hillsboro Oregon and a possible widow in Seattle. Mrs Gates denied knowledge of the man.
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Pacific
Penticleas
M. F. Hoyle
Gates
Hillsboro
Ore
44Th Av
Seattle
Secretary of Navy Heads to Fleet Reception in Frisco
Secretary of the Navy Victor Metcalf arrived in Oakland to join fleet celebration activities. He was greeted by 39 local residents at the depot despite drenching rain and toured the depot area before being hosted at P F Bowles residence with his wife for the stay.
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United Press
Oakland
Cal
Victor Fr. Metcalf
Secretary of the Navy
Imelicat
Overland Limited
Navy
P .F. Bowles
Plan big meeting on Pacific coast naval protection
United Press reports a planned Pacific coast meeting of governors and mayors in San Francisco to press for permanent naval protection before the fleet heads to the Orient. Governor Gillett of California has agreed to assist, with Western state governors and major coastal cities invited to participate.
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United Press
San Ncisco
Pacific States
Pacific Coast
Orient
Congress
Pacific Slope
Gillett
California
Man Thrown Overboard By Launch Wash Near Cla
A man viewing the Pacific fleet departure from Cla. Ingalie launch was tossed overboard by the wash from large ships. He is a heavy man named Vernon who could swim and kept his head above water until the boat could reverse.
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W. & Vernon
Ballerd
Cla. Ingalie
Vernon Fe
Cable lines tied up after broken strand stops Seattle transit
A broken strand in the Madison and James cable lines halted service all day and into the evening. Seattle Electric Cas officials said the outbound car got stuck at 10 p.m. and repairs began after noon. Regular service to resume later once the line is repaired.
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Madison At
Seattle Electric Cas
Ham Tree Christmas ad ran afoul of city ordinance
The Ham Tree, a large advertising Christmas tree with hams, was seized by police after being driven around Firat and Second Avenues and past trolley lines to promote the Ham Tree company’s show at the Moore. Courted by Cort theatres manager and others, the tree was planted on Charles Roots Franklin 06 automobile and taken to police headquarters.
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Cort
JR Moore Thom Tre
Cart Reed
Grand
John K. Rogers
Moore
C. Woods
Cort Theatres
H.C. Deethon
Charles
Roots Franklin
H Tree
Scotty
Firat
Second Ave
Heliker Named Assistant Health Officer in Ballard District
Dr. BK P Heliker, resident of Ballard, was appointed assistant health officer to oversee the district north of the proposed government canal. Health Commissioner Crichton lauded his experience and ties to the north district. Heliker, a former city physician and NY College of Physicians and Surgeons graduate, will work from Ballard starting today.
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BK. P. Heliker
Ballard
Crichton
Heliker
Department of Health
Health Department
College of Physicians and Surgeons of
New York City
Hekker
Hallard
The Male Gossip by Jossil M Partlor
A critique of male gossip in society. The piece argues men often degrade women through insinuation and rumor, contrasts female and male gossip, and urges women to reject male gossip or physically discipline reform-minded brothers.
City Plans Memorial Day Parade and Aquatic Tests
The chamber of commerce aims to declare Tuesday May 26 a holiday with a major parade marching from First Ave to Second Ave and Union Street ending at Seventh Ave. Col. George B. Lampific serves as grand marshal as marines and sailors arrive near North Seattle docks and coast artillery lands nearby. The 15 600 marchers will wear uniforms. 40 bands will perform. After the parade, aquatic events include swimming, diving, ship crew races, and possibly a motor race if entries suffice. Indians from across the sound may join in war canoe races. low rolling exhibitions planned. The committee still backs $3 000 short of funds.
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Chamber of Commerce
George B. Lampific
Crand
Seattle
Coast Artillery
Jackson St
Second Av
Union St
Seventh Av
Pike #1
New Washington Hotel
Cheadle Named Market Inspector With Police Powers
FE. R. Cheadle is appointed by Mayor Miller as market inspector not under civil service. The position carries a salary of $100 monthly and grants policing authority including arrest powers to enforce market ordinances.
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FE. R. Cheadle
Miller
Cheadle
Reforming a Drunkard Husband Proves Futile for Women
A columnist warns single women against marrying men to reform them. Do not expect a drunk or gambler to change after marriage. Reform must come from the man himself, or the wife sacrifices her life and happiness.
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SY Jessie WM. Partlon
Dated Death Notices From This City May 1 to May 3
Several individuals are reported dead with ages and death dates, including Neela Carlson 72 died in Sil verdale on April 29 and Martin Adams 56 who died in this city on May 1. Others listed include M Saaso 37 at George town May 1 and W Mineoka 26 dying May 1. Bonney-Watson company handling remains. Mrs Geraldine Meyer 27 died May 1. bodies sent to Morcow Idaho last night. George Dolphine 70 died May 1 at his home 2529 Madison. Emma Spensier died May 1. infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Normyle died in this city May 1.
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Neela Carlson
Silverdale
Martin Adams
M. Saaso
Georgetown
Honney-Watson Company
W. Mineoka
Bonney-Watson Company
Geraldine Meyer
Morcow
Idaho
Bonney- Watson Company
George Dolphine
Madison Et
Emma Spensier
R. Normyle
Funeral services for L. Willard and Martin Adams
The funeral service for L. Willard is set for Sunday at 3:30 PM at Plymouth Congregational Church with burial at Lake View Cemetery. Martin Adams will be honored Sunday at 2:30 PM at Gilman Park M. E. Church Ballard with burial at Mount Pleasant.
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L. 8
Willard
Plymouth Congregational Church
Lake View Cemetery
Martin Adams
Gilman Park
M. EK
Ballard
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Death by own action Leaves a letter to wife
An unknown man about 25 years old shot himself in the temple near Baker’s near noon. In his hat were the initials L F and a note read My Darling Wife Forgive me is all I can ask. He cites business troubles and mental strain as the cause of his act.
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San Francisco
Baker
L. F
Eheld
Navy orders shift supply to San Diego after San Francisco maneuvers
The Saturn is ordered to take on coal and proceed to San Diego after the San Francisco maneuvers. Admiral Sebree commends Rear Admiral Burwell for yard work and Burwell will attend the Pacific golf tournament at Victoria starting Monday. The torpedo boat Goldsborough awaits her trial trip. Warrant Machinist A A Hooper arrives from Mare Island to join the stream engineering department, succeeding M A Thormahlen who moves to the cruiser Colorado.
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Bremerton
San Diego
San Francisco
Sebree
Pacific Fleet
Burwell
Navy Yard
Victoria
Goldsborough
A. A. Hooper
Mare Teland
M. A. Thormahlen
Colorado
Gas explosion injures man in Seattle building
Percy Beyer, 21, entered a gas filled bathroom at 1115 16th Ave. Seattle and struck a match, causing a blast that badly burned his hands and face and wrecked his apartment. Fire Chief Bringhurst notes an open gas pipe after a disconnection enabled the explosion. Beyer survived and was taken to Seattle General Hospital. Damages are estimated at 400 dollars.
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Percy Beyer
16Th Av
Harry W. Bringhurst
Byer
Seattle General Hospital
Weyer
A. Johnson
Beyer
Bringhurst
W. G. Tait
Collision Near Norderney Strands Passengers from Koeln
The North German Lloyd steamer Koeln, en route to Baltimore and Galveston, collided in fog nine miles off Norderney with the Hamburg steamer Emperor Nicholas II. The Feldmarshall rescued 820 Koeln passengers, with one child drowning during transfer.
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Bremen
Koeln
Baltimore
Galveston
Hamburg
Norderney
Feldmarschall
Woman Victim of Assassins in Spokane
Woman victim of assassins reported in Spokane on May 2 as she leaves the Montgomery hotel at a likely earlier hour. Authorities pursue leads in the unfolding crime case across the city.
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Spokane
Montgomery
Etk
Desperadoes Remain At Large In Express Robbery
Pittsburg May 2. After thorough inquiry last night no new leads emerged in the Pennsylvania railroad express car robbery at Walkers Station eleven miles from the city. The bandits secured 25 000 dollars and possibly 40 000. The bold method has surprised officers as two men boarded the train and escaped without a trace.
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Pittsburg
New York and St. Louis Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
Walkers Stafion
Pistol Hold-Up Near City Halts Adams Express Agent
A gunman stole four bags of money and fled near the city limits leaving the Adams Express agent dazed and barely able to grasp the events.
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Adams Express
Mouthless Japanese Worker Faces Lifelong Disfigurement
In Tacoma a Japanese laborer named K Mat suma was struck in the mouth by a flying object causing extensive damage to lips and jaws. Surgeons removed parts of the mouth leaving him mouthless and fed via a tube. Doctors consider gutta percha prosthetics to restore eating.
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Tacoma
Matsuma
Seattle Boy Composes Waltz for Fleet Visit
A Seattle boy named Shay composed The Fight of Frode Waltz in honor of the fleet’s approaching visit to Seattle in May. Rear Admiral Robert D. Branch praised the work dedicated to him by the Atlantic squadron commander. The piece, arranged for orchestra, was performed at a recess ball and features a martial, catchy march-like rhythm. Renowned artist Rey Coombe designed the cover.
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Shay
Frode
Robrey D. Branr
Equadrom
Rey Coombe
Suspect Brought Back On False Pretenses Charge
L. T. Scherer, wanted on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses, was brought back to the city yesterday by Detective Frank Kenedy who had gone to Arizona to secure him. SPOKANE May 2 nine Coopers union members walked out after employers refused to sign the new scale.
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L. T. Scherer
Frank Kenedy
Arizona
Spokane
Coopers’ Union
Battleships Sighted: Boat Trips from Pier 2
Ten round trips daily start at Pier 2 offering trips for 60 cents per round trip.
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Pier 2
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