Mount Vesuvius Erupts Amid Alarm of Pompeii
Reports from May 14 describe Mount Vesuvius in a severe eruption with heavy rumblings and lava flow toward the Pompeii crater. Warnings urge evacuations of inhabitants at risk as New Volcano near Puerto Rico is also noted along with Martinique disaster updates and stipulations from London and Paris telegraphs.
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Vesuvius
Pompeii
Hermay
Juan
Porto Rico
Ponca
Neb
Iona
Washington
Navy Department
Martinique
McCormick
Potomac
Fort de France
St. Pierre
McLean
Cincinnati
St. Vincent
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Buffalo
Ayme
Votary Hay
War Department
United States
San Juan
Paris
Telgrapha
Cabieship Grappler
Apamore
Castries
St. Lucia
la Souffriere
Kingston
Crusade Gambling Cases Fall In King County Court
In King County court the crusaders failed to produce witnesses and the judge considered motions for dismissal. Deputy Griffith and Attorney Burch clashed over warrants sworn by a notary in Centralia, revealing procedural flaws. The cases stalled as prosecutors argued over who represented whom and the need for proper affidavits.
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Thoms Crusaders
Kelso
Garobiers
Cann
Co- Fecant
Helen
Peamill County
Miller
Centratte
Mr. Griffith
Burch
Griffith
Centralia
King County
Centralias
John F. Dore
Wan Nita
A. C. Jacobson
Evear
Crusade
New Home Bill Proposes Soldiers' Home at Coeur d'Alene Idaho
Representative Cushman introduced a bill to create a national soldiers home at Coeur d Alene Idaho following state officials and citizen requests. Senator Turner of Washington also filed a senate bill to establish a branch soldiers home at Coeur d Alene Idaho on the old Fort Sherman reservation.
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The
Star
Washington
Cushman
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Turner
Senate
Coeur d'Alent
Old Fort Sherman Reservation
Roanoke to Carry Mail Between Seattle and Nome
An order at the post office awards a contract for carrying mail between Seattle and Nome on the N. A. T. and T. Co. steamship Roanoke for the present season. Not more than ten trips will be made and the mail rate is four cents per pound.
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Post Office
Seattle
Nome
Roanoke
Rainier May Join The Throne of Smoke
Mount Rainier drew attention as observers chased a possible plume above its summit. Reports claimed smoke and a wreath of vapor appeared through clouds, sparking curiosity among locals in Roy, Pierce County, while heavy overcast hindered a clear view of the peak.
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Roy
Pierce County
Wash
Mt. Rainier
Pacific
Unclear Storm View of Mt Rainier From Nearby Town
Observers report a partial storm break around 4 PM giving a hazy outline of Mt Rainier from a distant town. Some witnesses claim a dark cloud over the summit while others see nothing. Weather today remains thick with distance limiting visibility from the area.
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Mt. Rainier
Mt. Ratnier
Little Baby Aubrey Hamilton Smothering Reported
Mrs Fef Heardsley of town found her 5 month old son Aubrey dead beside her after waking. Deputy Coroner Wiltsle investigated noting the child was weak and likely died in bed. The body to be buried in Georgetown Cemetery. death occurred at Nathan Hamilton residence. Peter Jancko sues West Coast Manufacturing Co. at Ballard for 10000 dollars.
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Fef. Heardsley
Aubrey
Wiltsle
Georgetown
Nathan Hamilton
Chamber committee presses mayor on open gambling charge
Lovett Wood and W E Boone of the Chamber of Commerce confronted Mayor Humes after a prior chamber session alleging police were used for private quarrels. Judge Hoyt and Judge McGilvre described the mayor's evasive responses and urged a formal written report and follow up by the chamber.
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Chamber of Commerce
Epoke Lovett M. Wood
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Humes
Seattle
Chamber
J. P. Hoyt
Lovett M. Wood
W. E. Boone
Hoyt
Judge Hoyt
Udge Hoyt
McGilvre
L. M. Wood
Fireman dies in Interbay wreck with NP freight train
A Northern Pacific freight collision at Interbay killed fireman Edward W. Shaw and damaged the engine and several cars. Engineer W. H. Watson survived after leaping clear. Inquest set for tomorrow. damage estimated at $10,000. Shaw, 25, married, lived at 1419 Yeeler Way and belonged to Golden Link and W. O. W. camps.
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Northern Pacific
Interbay
Edward W. Shaw
Edward Shaw
L. K. Rightmire
Yeeler Way
Shaw
Ttle
Great Northern
Union Depot
Thin City
Tonney & Stewart’s Undertaking Rooms
Hoye
Oses
W. H. Watson
Seattle
Northern Pacific Railroad
Beatie & International Road
Alee
W. FP. St
Wnaineer
Interbay Station
Pattard
Sedre- Woolley
Watson
Bhaw
Sal ary Increases and Council Resignation Highlight City Meeting
Judge Milo A Root spoke for Mrs Wheatman to shield her from liability in a dispute over buildings owned on lots tied to Vernon and Galloway interests. The council ordered action against Mathes Hron for moving the building themselves. A heated session included the poundmaster accused of extorting funds. he resigned, approved by the council, and Boulet succeeded him. Salary increases were approved for the marshal, water superintendent, and city clerk. An order to improve Chestnut was also discussed.
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Milo A. Root
Ballard Council
Boulet
City street laid over between Third and Fifth Avenues
A street segment between Third and Fifth Avenues was laid over for a week while city clerks and staff underwent hiring delays. The city attorney noted ongoing slow clerical progress during the pause.
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Third
Fifth Avenues
Whatcom Merchants Vote to Admit Local Wholesalers
A large Bellingham Bay meeting denounced Northwest Jobbers Association for excluding Whatcom Bay wholesale houses. Merchants to petition Beattie and Tacoma jobbers, signed by every Whatcom and Fairhaven retail merchant, seeking admission. If denied, stronger action may follow.
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Whatcom
Bellingham Bay
Northwest Jobbers’ Association
Beattie
Tacoma
Fairhaven
San Francisco Murderer Photo Sought in King County
A description photograph of Charles B. Madly, accused of killing Nora Fuller in San Francisco, has reached the King County sheriff. authorities request a thorough search.
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Chas. B. Madly
Nora Fuller
San Francisco
King County Sheriff's Office
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Nebraska
Fort de Peon
London
Chamberlain
Ndward Islands
T. Vincent
Siainlanetee
Robin Rock
Nese
Carth
Columbia Fall Flat
Capes
John F. Miller
Kelao
Elso
Wecessor
Rainier
Beef Trust
Puget Sound
Peter Jancko
West Coast Manufacturing Co
Ballard
Chamber OF Commerce and Mayor
Committee ON Gambling
City Hall
Y. H. Watson
Ctciine
Sfintendent Clift
Edward W. Bhaw
Golden Link, L
Camp No. 286
Seattle and Vicinity
Adams & Blanchard
Hinckley
Youmans
Adams
Blanchaed
People's Great Bargain Store
Red Mask Howe
Lve Gingham
First Avenue
B. & B. Patent
Worthwest
Columbia Street
Second Hill
Herbert
Upper
Schowerman
First Avenue and
Cherry St
M Shoes
Baoo
Lion Clothing House
Maurice Gerber
First Ave
Mary
Eversole Optical CO
Second Avenue
W.bhuishinsone
AVE & Lion's
G.benninghausen
Columbia and
Seattle Filectric Co
R. Shannon
Alaska
R. T. Shannon Grocery Co
FINI
Albert Hansen
Northwest
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