Russian merchants in Pike Street shooting aftermath
A quarrel between Russian merchants Malouf and Kalouf led to a morning shooting on Sixth Avenue and Stewart Street. Kalof wounded W D Wilkie, Malouf’s son in law, after a window shove and hatchet clash at Malouf’s candy store. Kalof and Kalouf were arrested. both await Judge Cann this afternoon.
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K. W. Kalof
Pike Street
W. D. Wilkie
Sixth Avenue
Stewart Street
N. Malouf
M. M. Kalouf
Second Avenue
Kalof
Malouf
Emi & Is
Assign
Keleof
K. M. Kalof
Dr Nast Dying In Cincinnati Home
Rev Dr William Nast founder of German Methodism and leading theologian of the German Preocopal church in the US and Europe is dying at his daughter’s Avondale home. Born in Stuttgart in 1807 he came to America in 1834 and joined the Cincinnati conference in 1835 where he organized the first German M E society in 1837.
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Cincinnati
Wiliam Nast
Europe
Ridgeway Avenue
Avondale
Nast
Stuttgart
Germany
Saloons Remain Open on Sundays Despite Prosecution
ST. LOUIS, May 2. Prosecution Giamiseed Ha brought five cases against saloon keepers but admitted failure to enforce Sunday closing. The open policy on Sundays was allowed by the court or authorities, leaving the issue unresolved as of this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cameron
Moore
Ciara
Suspect George F. Lewis Arrested in Seattle on Forgery Charges
George F. Lewis, sought in Los Angeles and Des Moines for passing forged checks, was arrested in Seattle by Police Clerk Frank Kennedy. He presented a Spokane Eastern Trust check for $4 at the Hotel Stevens and received no money. Lewis admitted his identity and offered to answer forgery charges.
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George F. Lewis
Los Angeles
Cal
Des Moines
Frank Kennedy
Lewis
Spokane @ Eastern Trust company
Stevens
Louis
Legal challenge to Cleveland mayoral race begins
May 2 2 The legal documents are prepared to be filed within days in an assault brought to oust John H Farley elected mayor six weeks ago The claims say Farley spent more than Garfield law allows to secure his nomination and election Report states 9495 was subscribed by prominent citizens to aid his election and all but 19 was spent in the campaign The municipal association spent 2400 The claimants say they have a solid case and evidence that will win The Garfield election law limits mayoral candidate spending to 650 for nomination and election
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Cleveland
Asult
John H. Farley
Farley
Municipal Association
Acquittal Triggers Suicide Attempt in Fort Loudon
Bertha Hollingshead of Fort Loudon Franklin County sued two young men for assault and battery. After a verdict of not guilty was returned she, distraught by the acquittal, swallowed carbolic acid in Shippensburg Pennsylvania. Her throat was badly burned but doctors report she may recover.
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Shippensburg
Bertha Hollingshead
Fort Loudon
Franklin County
Desault
Fire destroys Peters Salt & Lumber mill at Mast Lake
Early today at 3 a.m. a fire engulfed the new mill of the R. G. Peters Salt & Lumber company at Mast Lake Manistee County. The blaze consumed the mill, two derricks, houses, the blacksmith and machine shop, and much machinery and tools. Total loss estimated at $130,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manistef, Mich
R. G. Peters Salt & Lumber Company
Mast Lake
Fertilizer Trust Talks in Baltimore Amid Plant Options
Baltimore May 22 negotiations are under way for a nationwide fertilizer trust. Options have been secured on several Baltimore plants including the Lazaretto Guano company. Preliminary arrangements are reported completed and more terms are expected.
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Baltimore
Lazaretto Guano Company
Dey
Amusement Bulletin Plans New Theatre Combination
The Three Guardsmen venture will be formed under Connecticut law and backed by Baltimore and Eastern capital. Authorized capital rises to 40 million dollars with 24 million issued at start. 17 million preferred stock and an equal amount of common stock. Beyond Bal Amore plants, options on sixteen other sites exist. negotiations are close and the deal expected to close.
Wheeling Iron and Steel Plans New Mill and Pipe Works
WHERPLING West Virginia May 1 The Wheeling Iron and Steel company announces immediate construction of a tin plate mill and a wrought iron and steel pipe and tube works in the city to operate in opposition to the tin plate trust. The move follows formation of tin plate and steel combines, creating a market glut for the companys output of three plants. The triple mill and tube works aim to secure use for its own production.
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Wherpling
W. Va
Wheeling Iron and Steel Company
Belmont
Renwood Tron
Tin Plate Trust
Tron
Ihs
Steamer Garonne Arrives From Honolulu With Passengers
Steamer Garonne reached port yesterday from Honolulu with a large passenger list and cargo of fruit. Among travelers was B E W McGinnis, company general manager, injured in a fall on a previous voyage but nearly recovered. The passenger roster includes Mrs Thomas, Miss Stocking, A B Weirick, and many others, along with Captain and Mrs Caine and several children.
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Garonne
Honolulu
Wee
E. W. McGinnis
The
Steamship Company
Companion Way
John Thomas
Miss Hoover
G. W. Prichard
A. P. Prichard
EW. McGinnie
G. L. Holmes
RK. H. Bennett
W. A. McDonald
B. L. Terry
Dorothy Terry
Mise Petty
W. L. McCabe
W. C. W. Penny
Worker Severely Scalded at Swift's Packing Plant
In St Louis today Prank Tottech slipped at Swift's Packing House on Raet Street and plunged into a vat of boiling water. His right leg was badly burned and doctors fear the injury may require amputation. The accident occurred while he was at work this afternoon and authorities are investigating the incident.
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Et. Louis
Swift
Raet St. Louie
Tottech
Ftle
St Louis Protest Over Drainage Canal Opening
Chicago May 2 St Louis citizens plan to protest to Congress regarding Secretary Alger's permission to open the drainage canal if an extra session is called before the canal's scheduled opening. The big channel cannot be finished this year and would carry 900000 cubic feet of water per minute, potentially delaying opening another year. Governor Tanner could withhold permission to the sanitary board to divert water into the canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Louis
Congress
Alger
Tanner
Sanitary Board
Death From Dog's Bite in Lancaster Youth
Ben F., 19, son of W. A. Pinek a local cigar dealer, died in Lancaster after hydrophobia developed following a dog bite four years earlier. The bite wound was cauterized and believed healed, but several days ago hydrophobia appeared. other bitten boys did not contract the disease.
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Lancaster
Ben. F
W. A. Pinek
Riojun Maru Sails With 600 Ton Cargo For Japan
Steamship Riojun Maru, commanded by Captain Evktrend, departed last night for Japan with about 600 tons of general merchandise. Delayed from Wednesday due to a machinery break, the voyage proceeds toward the Kinshin Maru’s June 2 arrival. Passengers include E. D. Sinks, G. Bomeya, F. J. Morne, F. P. Sharps, Mrs. F. A. Sharp, Choyo, and twelve second-class travelers.
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Evktrend
Japan
E. D. Sinks
G. Bomeya
F. J. Morne
F. P. Sharps
Mre
F. A. Sharp
Choyo
Mirrors demanded for elevators at federal building
Miss Kate Pier complained to Postmaster Stillman in Milwaukee that the new federal building lacks looking glass mirrors in the elevators, making it hard for women lawyers to check hats before court. Stillman will push Washington authorities to fix the issue. typewriter operators may join the complaint.
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Milwaukdr
Wis
Kate Pier
Stilran
Federal Building
Stillman
Mies Pier
Disastrous Dawson Fire After Slow Water Response
Details the April 24 fire at the Dawson area Bodega complex and adjacent buildings. Origin traced to a lamp overturning in Helen Holden’s apartment. Water delay allowed flames to engulf multiple blocks and venues, with extensive property losses estimated at hundreds of thousands. Firefighters opened company warehous es for homeless, fire under control by dawn April 27. Major structures burned include Northern hotel Tivol theater Victoria hotel Aurora restaurant and several stores and residences.
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Danson
Helen Holden
Hodegan Aloon
Bodegamicon
Tivell Theater
Board of Trade
Kaesar
Aurora
Tivol Theater
Victoria Hotel
Second Street
Front Street
Northwest Trading Company
Madden House
Haneen
Alaska Commercial Company
Opera Mouse
Pakke
Wh- Fon
Peterson
Dominion Saloon
Lewin
Kelly
Marchbank
Bank of Pritieh North America
Alex McDonald
McDonaid
Parson's Produce
Victoria
OMEA IN UNEASY CUBANS GROWING BITTER
Havana May 2 The Cuban army disbanding remains critical as bitterness among Cubans rises. General Thooke reportedly frets but believes Cubans will soon act to meet his demands. Crowke toured the countryside yesterday as talks drift toward Washington and a possible White House meeting. Former President Casepedes heads to America Thursday with Gomes possibly joining.
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Havana
Remeine
Thooke
Crowke
Washington
McKinley
Casepedes
America
Gomes
Poisonous flowers and plants warn against ingestion
A historical warning cites many blooms and garden plants as dangerous if eaten or mishandled. It mentions snowdrops narcissus hyacinth foxglove monk's hood crocuses and Queen Anne's lace as toxic, noting bulbs and seeds can cause vomiting or worse. It also flags catalpa tree laburnum and lawn grass clippings as health hazards to children and animals.
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Catalpa
Cattie
Seattle Inklings Mixed Reports From Tacoma To Anacortes
West Virginia man loses 150 in a card game on the Oriana and recovers 40. Buckley resident missing with 1960 found safe in Tacoma. fears for his sanity. California inspector Whitney named hulls inspector for Alaska district with 1500 salary. Victoria agent Inverarity denied embezzlement charges and seeks settlement. A $268 Beattie & International rent payment package gone missing from Spokane papers. W C Courtney killed near Anacortes. body brought to Seattle. Western Union manager Medgar Brown resigns. Eugene Hockoett appointed successor. Seattle pioneers plan annual reunion. Miss B Inez Denny to prepare.
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C. T. George
West Virginia
Oriana
Alaska
Bird Day Observed In Town With Readings And Talks
Bird Day festivity in town includes student original bird essays readings and debates while teachers give talks and bird pictures are displayed. The day promotes studying birds to inspire care and protectiveness, notably halting harm to helpless songbirds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Thoughts for Girls and Daily Manners Advice
A fragment of advice discussing girls, manners, and daily kindness. It mentions avoiding summer distractions from school duties, neatness in dress, and keeping a pleasant demeanor with brothers, warning that daily frowns can age a girl. The tone resembles a 20th century moral column.
New Townsite Surveyed Near Greenwood by F M Kirby
In Greenwood British Columbia on May 22 a new townsite is being surveyed by F M Kirby provincial land surveyor at the junction of the west fork and kettle river thirty miles west of Greenwood and midway between here and Canyon Creek.
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Greenwood
B.C
F. M. Kirby
Provincial Land Survey
West Fork
Kettle River
Nelsons Flagship Foudroyant Broken Up for Sale Relics
The Foudroyant Admiral Nelsons flagship is broken up at the dock after a storm in 1897. Copper bolts and sheathing go to towns for medals cups and cups for furniture makers will use timbers. Lady Abercrombie Sir Randolph Abercromby and other nobility place orders. News reaches Abyssinia and Italy for relics and items.
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Admiral Nelson
Storm
Lady Abercrombie
Randolph Abercromby
His New Clothes
A Detroit father buys a new dress suit for a church wedding to avoid showing off in his old coat. At the exit a child asks loudly how he feels in his new clothes, causing the crowd to laugh as the family leaves.
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Detroit
Aman
Tallest Woman Ruler Queen Wilhelmina Proves Her Size
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, at 5 ft 5¾ in, rejects being called the little queen while noting other monarchs stand taller. The article praises her endurance in wearing a red velvet ceremonial mantle for six hours during coronation, weighing about 30 pounds, and highlights her notable stature and poise.
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Wilhelmina
Spain
Russia
Germany
Victoria
New Alloy Report Claims Lightweight German Ink Metal
A proposed alloy replaces the current type metal of lead tin and antimony with a composition high in aluminium. It reportedly weighs 2.62.67 specific gravity and is non poisonous. Proponents claim it ink interacts more readily by taking in and releasing ink and offer other advantages.
Cycle music boxes from Hamburg Germany
A Hamburg Germany firm manufactures muzzle boxes for bicycles. The round box device attached to the lower front of the handlebar uses a beveled gear to the front wheel to play music. The music is described as resembling a leather-chase accordion and helps riders maintain a steady speed of about 10 to 15 kilometers per hour.
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Hamburg
Germany
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Seattle
Big Michigan
A Fertilizer Trust
Connecticut
Amusement Bulletin
Third Avenue Theater
Three Guardsmen
Milwaukee
Deerolt Free Press
Iiterary Entertainment
Hanford
Lake Washington
Duckshead
Epworth League
Mattery Street
M. E
Wilmet Whitfield
B. B
Fremont
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Th. F. Powell
Market Street
Thomas Baldwin
Christian Endeavorers
First Presbyterian Church
Nebecca J. Banborn
Ballard
Valencia
Heath
Copper River
Cook
San Francisco
St. Michael
Pacific Steam Whaling Company
Ann
Queen City Goods Club
City Comptroter Party
Tonteht
Health Department
Twenty-eighth Avenue South
Thiepeewee Ng
Eugene Mt. Taylor
Vic Jet M. McNamara
Olympia
James P. Gorman
Martin
Mary Christman
Kent
Olaf Johnson
God Ilertha Bchmied
OMEA
P. T. Greenell
Buckley
Tacoma
John Griffin
Orillia
Griffin
Greenlee
Washington State
Geo. H. Whitney
California
District of
Duscan G. Inverarity
Tontine Savings Company
Inverarity
Savings Company
Beattle & International
Tiritish Columbia
British Columbia
Cudihee
W. C. Courtney
Seattle & Northern
Anacortes
Butterworth’s
Undertaking Parners
Courtney
Medgar H. Brown
Western Union Telegraph Company
Eugene Hockoett
San Diego
Pioneers of
Chamber of Commerce
B. Inez Denny
Bird Day
Aasé
Drews
W. L. Douglass
Union
Douglass
Goodyear
Pdouglars
New Pere
Douglars
MION
Og, Bapar ‘Co
W. Peterson & Bro
Pike St
Winter & Harper
Second Ave
Wash
Cramophone
Mads Reginas
Sherman, Clay & Co
D. S. Johnston
Second Ave. Burke Building
Seattle Transfer CO
Timm Avena
Buitoam
Ose
Coeverpontente
Scandinavian Bank
Yesler Way
First Avenue
Ct. & Army Goods
Kirk
Firet Avenue
la Roche Stacu
Acme Publishing Co
Alley
Featue Jum Junk Co
New Anapar Avenue
Fostathens
PAA
Vastoff
Seattle Abstract Co
New York
Hanson
Columbia Street
G. W. Carmack & Co
H.W. Depew
Burke Aliding
Attorneys-At-Law
J. A. Kellogg
Bailey Batding
Scott & Moneny
Halley Buildin
Rees P. Daniels
New York Bloc
Charles N. Eno
James Street
Hakeries
Linsay
Mmos Ave
James Hothwell
Pire Insurance & Surety Bonds
Boston Elk
Dancing Academy
Columbia
Benttle
SAN Diego Fruit CO
Nelson's
Angelus F. Rees Waters
Tor Damoring
Eas Ebtek Hay Lees Mickelson, Agt
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Con. A. Rideout
Cor
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