Fenders on Seattle street cars under fire after fatal accident
Public debate flares over Seattle Electric Company fenders after a street car accident in which Albert Heckart died. City officials and residents criticize fender design while company managers defend the current system as best possible given Seattle’s varied grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esterday
Albert Heckart
Seattle Electric Company
United States
Seattle
James
J. A. James
Council of
R. G. Carson
San Francisco
Angry Father Whips Mountain View Principal at Commencement
In New Castle Pennsylvania during Mt. Jackson high school graduation eve a furious father John Duncan assaulted Principal Edward Daugherty with a thrashing that left him with a broken nose and two black eyes. The planned commencement was indefinitely postponed as spectators intervened before police action.
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New Castle
Mt. Jackson High School
Edward Daugherty
Pennsylvania
Daugherty
John Duncan
Ruth Duncan
Miss Duncan
Lifetime perks for brief army retirements drew scrutiny
Special Correspondence from Washington reports a series of rapid promotions and retirements in the Army to boost pensions. Brigadiers and colonels moved up and out, earning $4125 a year on retirement as a brigadier general for a day, while critics warn of a top heavy list and possible changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Army
de Russy
Burt
Sheridan
Mott Hooten
Bird
Allman
Snyder
Wilson
Ort
Robert
Gen
Gillespie
Engineer Corps
Department
Congress
Long
Woman's World outfits and fashion notes on sleeves and coats
The column reviews spring and summer fashion trends including elaborate under sleeves ending at the wrist, versatile long coats in fabrics like wool, etamine, and leather, and the need for varied wardrobe pieces. It also contrasts indulgent grandmothers with parents and discusses character formation and influence.
Arbor Day Observed Across North Dakota For McKinley Memorial
In Bismarck on May 9 10 Arbor Day was observed statewide in response to Governor White's proclamation. Societies planted trees and shrubs and schools held exercises. The governor urged planting and caring for an elm at every school and public institution to honor the martyred president William McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. BC
Governor White
Beattie Burglars Reported After String of Local Crimes
A gang of juvenile burglars suspected in Beattie committed several downtown thefts over recent weeks. A break in at Clark & Window on Third Avenue stole cigars and candy while untouched Flor de Sewer cigars remained. The same group visited homes on Thirty-second and Thirtieth avenues south taking small cash sums and a few jewelry items. Police were alerted to the Central station Renton line burglary where $10 and jewelry vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
Clark & Window
Third Avenue
Clark
P. Kesler, Jr
Thirty-second Avenue South
Mr. Kealer
G. D. Farwell
Thirtieth Avenue South
K. M. Martin
Central Station
Renton
Yale and Harvard Debate on Chinese Immigration Ban
In New Haven Yale and Harvard prepare for a debate on immigration. Harvard fields Batlantine Nichola and Holmes for the affirmative while Yale sends Graves Ewell and Philippe for the negative on the resolution that Chinese immigration should be prohibited by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Yale
Harvard
Messia R Batlantine
Nichola
Holmes
Graves
Ewell
Philippe
Weather Tonight and Saturday in Seattle Area
Weather forecast notes occasional showers for Seattle and vicinity with south to west winds. Last News of the Wreck promotes weekend sale of Bertha steamer goods offering clothing hats boots underwear and rubber boots at low prices at the Outlet Co. corner Washington and Occidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Bertha
Washington and Occidental
New Jersey Undertakers Plan State Association
Prominent funeral directors and embalmers of New Jersey met in Trenton to form a state association. The group aims to protect professional standards, advocate beneficial laws, and establish examinations and licensing for qualified embalmers.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
a@tate association
Amiral Aube Launches in Paris Amid Ceremonies
The armored cruiser Amiral Aube was launched at Saint-Nazaire with a large crowd present. Sister ship to Conde, it follows the 1906 program and will be ready for commission in June 1963. Estimated total cost is about 5 million dollars.
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Paris
Saint-Nassire
Conde
Lorient
Los Angeles
Moscow
Yellowstone National Park
Wink Testimony in Beal-Swan Case Sparks New Trial Move
Denver court weighs a dying man Swanson wink as proof after Beal shot Swan in a love dispute. Swanson claimed Beal acted in cold blood while Beal’s attorney argues the wink is inadmissible testimony and seeks a new trial.
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Williaam
Denver
Beal
John Swanson
H Swanson
Heal
Leal
Stone
Swanson
Bwanken
Dying Man’s Wink Prompts Riddle About Habitual Winking
An old clue suggests a wink by a dying man reveals habit rather than intent. The riddle centers on Branson and a possible habitual wink, with a final line tying the solution to Real’a conviction of Uberty.
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Branson
Uberty
Frederick & Nelson Rockers Advertise Moderately Priced Range
Frederick & Nelson Fine Furniture promotes rockers at moderate costs. Customers choose a price, view patterns within that budget, and see a design that will please. The ad emphasizes a wide, complete assortment to suit different expenditures.
Expansion Sale Clears Heaviest Spring Shoe Stock
The store offers deep discounts to clear a late spring shipment. Men Women and Children’s shoes are priced well below regular values with Goodyear welted and leather options, including boots and slippers. Early shoppers may save further by buying for present and next year.
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Chi
Drew
Congress
Goodyear
Dennison
After Six Sale At Bon Marche Draws Big Night Crowd
A six o'clock expansion sale at the Bon Marche promises heavy after six discounts and a lively crowd tomorrow night. Shoppers expect waves of bargains on toys, fabrics, clothing, furniture, and household goods as the orchestra plays The New Bon Marche while customers snap up reduced items.
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Kirk
Aix
Wrights
Wagner Concert at Bon Mardis Crew Night
Herbert Vanderhoof leads a Saturday concert at Bon Mardis Crew Night with performances from Fedora Bacoheet and The Fencing Girl. The program includes selections like 2-Waltz and The Palms, with varied pieces and medleys, continuing from 1:20 PM to 10 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Herbert Vanderhoof
Coret Golo
Faure H. Wagner
Wville
Anders
Vesuvius
City of Seattle Bond Election Notice and Precincts
Voters are shown the exact ballot language for a $100,000 bond issue to fund the Seattle Public Library site at Breck Nineteen and Meachams addition with Ordinance No. 7068. The notice lists voting precincts and locations across the city’s wards, including First Ward sites on Railroad Avenue South and Main Street, and other ward precincts at schools, shops, and public buildings.
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City of Beattie
Seattle
Thoreoand
George F. Meacham
Klock
Roren
of Beattie
George FF. Meacham
Lucia Menacham
Beattie
Anid City
Lucia M. Meacham
Breck
Boren
Laudia
Meacham
Jackson Street
Knowles’ Wood Yard
Twenty-sixth Ave
Third Ward
Eleventh Ave
Cherry Street
Madrona
Bust Jefferson
Madison Street
Fourth Precinct
MacGilvra
Real Kestate
Fourth Ward
City Hall
Third Avenue
Jefferson Street
Sixth Ward
Weston
Fuel Optioa
McElwain
First Ave
Monodepital
Desk School
Fifth Ave
Wall Street
Bowers
Siath
M Factory
Almy Street
Hellwig
Harvard Ave
Fourteenth Ave
Smith's
Harrison Street
Fast
Omice Pacific Ragetory
Old Pumping Stoner
Ward Street
Fourth Ave
Roy Street
Queen Anne Avenue
Ninth Ward
Colegrove
Mars
Keystone
Beal
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Marche
Dickinson
Papa
Boston
WM. M’kinley
King County
W. H. Whittlerey
Charles B. Grant
Tasigetti Sandahi
Christen N Sandahi
Tallman
Undertaker Trust
Aube
Steve Poreas
Retchert Bros
Union
Flyer
Imperial Tailoring Co
Second Ave
Frederick & Nelson Fine Furniture
Coon Bros. Rears
Stearn
Frederick & Nelson
Madison and
Spring Streets
Dor. Jowm J. Kowalski
Et. Cotembia
Marion
Goodyear West
Albany
Monarch Shoe Co
Seattle, Wash
Canvassers
John Bromie Ee Fons Smyrna
Rainier Hardware Co
First Avenue
Sunset Oil and Refining Company
Treasury
An Phas
Thin Balay Sbd
Perea Iene
Mutual Life Building
Ellis Morrison
Washington
Athens
Wagner's Orchestra
Wagners Orchestra
NORDHOFF @ Co
Second Avenue
Pike Street
Ernst Bros
Tel
Kenry Hensel
I Block
Menulaclin
Columbia Street
Perrin Betdy Mation
Florence Bee
Seventh Ave
Justice
County Co
Fifth Ward
Comptom Lumber Yard
Madison
Sprigger
Sweeney
University Street
Kickerton
Eachman’s State
Ave
Pine Street
Firth
Union Electric Wert
Carpenter Shop
Tat Avenue
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