Operator killed by sixty thousand volts at station
Reing chief operator of the department at the station died after a circuit of high tension delivered 60 000 volts through his body while insulating a line near Seventh and Yesler Way. He was instantly killed as Joe Newstrom witnessed a bright arc and found him on the floor. Deputy Coroner Wm Borthwick took the body for inquest to be held today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reing
J. Ddeen
Seventh
Yesler
Joe Newstrom
Newstrom
County orders eight acres for exhumation to clear for factories
Georgetown county commissioners require eight acres containing pauper graves be dug up to install a dozen factory sites. Exhumation will start once a crematorium at the poor farm is completed, costing about $10,000, to cremation of unclaimed pauper bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B County
Georgetown
National convention campaigns and tour notes
In New Jersey Taft, La Follette and Roosevelt plan stops including Camden Paterson and Philadelphia as part of a day of motor rallies. La Follette opens campaign in Paterson. Roosevelt active with a busy day ahead. Damages suit of $10,900 includes claims of deafness after hospital stay and alleged faulty treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J
New
Taft
Cal
Senator la Follette
Follette
Camden
Burlington
Roosevelt
Paterson
Council Considers Ordinance On Parade Banners
The council read a proposed ordinance limiting banners and pennants used by lodges and societies as St Patrick’s Day celebrations approach. The mayor noted restrictions would also affect visiting regiments and parade appearances if enforced, amid debate on how to implement the rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pat
sol@ Bilor
Memorial Day At The Schools Observances Planned
Memorial Day events will occur at city schools next Wednesday with appropriate services. The G A R is to visit the schools and deliver addresses. Assignments are made for high and preparatory classes including names such as John Abbot Sam Barrett A Ward and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Abbot
Samam
Barrett
A. Ward
Frisco Man Elected Moderator for North American Assembly
Rev. RM. Bert of San Francisco was elected moderator of the fifty fourth general assembly of the United Presbyterian Chaven of North America. He becomes the first person west of the Mississippi to hold the position. Delegates gathered for opening day as the first day program featured a service and a closing address by the moderator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RM. Bert
San Francisco
United Presbyte- Chaven
North America
City Sues Over Windlass Accident Involving Schoolboy
Emil Henig, 12, sues city for 12500 damages claiming he was struck by a cable released from a wooden windlass left by city workers on 24th Ave S last June. He lay unconscious for 34 hours after the incident on his way home from school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Henig
One Girl Among Fifty Men Aboard the Excelsior
In Philadelphia Marie Purtz a young German woman is seized from a tramp steamer amid suspicions she faces murder charges or theft of state papers. She is the sole woman among fifty sailors and may be subjected to harsh questioning while the vessel sails. Philadelphia women threaten to press the issue with Washington authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadel
Adelinia Bay
Philadelphia
Marie Purtz
Excelsior
United States
Washington
National Parter College
Thirday
Seattle
Lane
Wantel
Fraternal Order
Vancouver Island
United Columbia
Central
Demonay
Pacif
Lundquist
Empress Thero
Firat
Nial Iron Worker
Sturgis Road
Valty Ont Orks
Ill Victim From Colman Dock Accident Struggles Pneumonia
Mrs. M. B. Samuels of Walla Walla remains critically ill at Providence hospital after being among the Colman dock accident victims. She has contracted pneumonia from the injuries. other Providence patients are improving. In Washington, the senate finance committee issued an adverse report on the wool bill, sending it to the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Samuels
Walla Walla
Colman Dock
Providence Hospital
Providence
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Darrow Bribery Trial Sets New Daily Schedule
Court in the Darrow bribery case agrees to a 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. morning session with Saturday openings at 9:00 a.m. and noon adjournment to 1:00 p.m. The trial days and alternate juror selection proceed as Earl Rogers questions Lec ter BK Conn, a mechanician from Ocean Park, before defense passes him for cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeles
Darrow
Hutton
Lecter BK. Conn
Ocean Park
Earl Rogers
Public Market Rushes Through Lake Market List
A dense inventory lists naval beans rice shredded coconut raisins cattolene canned goods olives hot soap macaroni corn flakes milk canned meats bread and produce. It notes prices at Pike Place and downtown stalls for items like butter cream cheese salmon herring and various canned goods with unit pricing and per pound or per bottle rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bbc
Local Market Prices for Produce and Groceries
Listing of basic goods with prices: string beans 15c per can, lemons per dozen, lettuce 5c each, radishes 6 bunches, artichokes and other items priced per pound or each. Cocoa 16c per half pound, Pantera bacon 17c per pound, roasted peanuts 19c per pound, Washington creamery butter 60c per pound, Roquefort cheese 60c per pound, domestic Swiss 26c per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitany
Washington Creamery
Real estate and employment ads mix in Seattle listing page
A dense Seattle classified page offers employment wants for cooks maids and barbers plus extensive land and farm listings. Readers encounter hotel and household staff calls, homestead relinquishments, and dozens of acreage offers in Clover Valley County Valley area with prices and installment terms.
Real Estate ads feature rental income homes and land deals
Classified notices offer a Fremont avenue lot with a 10 room house for rent at 32 dollars a month, a Kirkland ferry area land plot with monthly payments, and several small parcels near Fauntleroy Park. Listings promote low cash down, express values, and ease of monthly payments with multiple agents and block numbers.
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Seattle
A. L. Punk &O
Pionere
Puget Sound Farms CO
Norwood
Shelton
New York
Kirkland Chicken Ranch
Kirkland
Clyde HackWorth
Kirkland Bank R
Oww
Woodland Park
Phinney
Phinney Av
J. 8
Hopkins CO
Ballard
Rand
Ake Phinney
J. BE. Hopkins CO
Aki
Roy BE
Powers
Latona Av
Ay. Sr Re
Amin
Fremont Av
South Fauntleroy
Cnap
John. H. White CO
Main
Oriental Block
Kirkland Hotel
Kimiens
S5th
Fauntieroy Park
Woodland
Seansen
LY Lea
Neal
Iba
W. Lind
Tor
Cameron
Central
Union
Large Poultry Market Ad and Local Loans Listing
An assorted classified page notes Saie-Poultry at New Corner Market and several furniture ads. It lists furniture for rent and sale, rooms for rent, and multiple loan services offering quick cash on furniture, diamonds, or other collateral with varied terms and locations around the city. Further items include real estate loan options and brokerage services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Uffman Kelly Kompany
North_ern
Bee Hasbrook
Rle
Occidental
Washington
Wanford St
Seattle
Morrison & Eshelman
Alaska
Ballard Snap
J . ‘Broberg
Ballard
Herman Schroeder
Liberty
Third
Union
Washburn Realty
Rainier Beac
F. Bird
Provident Loan Society
Henry Klag
Northern Bank
American Jewelry Co
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Re —. Ene
New Jersey
Bose
Republican Party
Phila
P. Johnson
Wee
A. W. Hastie
Aimes
J. C. Clark
Frank High
Allen Watson
J. Charles Anderson
Anne High
H. Barton
M A. J. Palmer
Daniel Mo High
F. H. Hurd
FP. Burquist
Joseph Bar- Beattie High
G. R. McGeeater
A. Barnett
J. M. Min
Frisco
Robby
Gran'pa
The
Moving Picture Show
New California
Ghirardeli
Datlard
Oes
Termes
Wallia
Beau US
North Coast Collection Co
NT i. Drugtess Specter
Jacobs
Northlake Ave
North
Clan Mackenzie
Pythian Hall
Mecarenes
Nadium
Hinckley
Funeral di
Hotterworth & A Sons
Bembalmers
Miinee Oh
Eaim
Antialy
Paris
Gerizos
Liewellyn Setter
Comstock St
Washington Trust and Savings Hank
Symons
United Wireless
United Wireless Telestraph Co
Grand Trunk Dock
Mra
McDonald
Mutual
Elliott
Iit
Alvary
Miewett
Custer
Pantorium Dye Works
Denny Way
Kenwood
Beattie Motel
Perceneresa
Masnachusetta
Anitary Barn
Newton St. N
Queen Aube
Furnia
I. L .Piet
Denny Park
Marion Oper
Inree
Lawrence
Virginia
Estrake
Puget Hound
Inday
Siti
Yoeler
S& Prentisn
Gran Aeneore
Nates Boc
Olympic Apts
Arket the
Marion
Sidney
Oregon
Bend
Empire Homesthal Co
Empire
Saturn Shorre Momestrad Co
Mit
Ted Pike
Et Geet Land CO
Rhianga
John Areneman
Andersen
Zhart
Madison Park
Beattie
Burke & Farrar
Aurora
Plana
Acra Eben
Snoqualmie Valley
Txoom
Bothell
W. Noyes
Boston
BNAF
Tacoma
Lumberington Hardware
Nige Little
Clover Valley Colony
Boat Landing
Bremerton
Tal
Cherry St
Howe
Heattie
Oscar & Jensen & CO
Bidaun & Pike
Arcade
A. Bpiegel
Reston Hock
Kh FF. C
A. K. Wylde Witte
GABEL
Iverett Mtorurbar
Ramer Beach
Terme Lakeride Realty Co
Kenny St. Kennydale
Wash Good Buy
Arden
Chicks
Horae
Daon
Imagd
Lalo
Star
City Real Estate
Contd
West & Wheeler
Colman Block
Roy E. Powers
65Th St
Ask Cottage Realty CO
L. S. Lauritsen
N. W
Rustad's
East
Moyer-Tower
Westlake Ay. N
City
Lauritsen
P. G. Hallen
Poulsbo
R. D
Watson Brog
Saie—Poultry
New Corner Market
Paulson
Phone Ballard
Pike Place
Redman
Bacny Min
Queen Anne
Wainwright & Meleod
Furnitura
Elson -Chandler
Mia
Furalteve
Bta
Geaka
Cote O
Elon Oaure
Pike
Aldex Pure
Sturtevant
Moston Block
Columbia
Oew
BEA True En Trust
Gooprellow & Bon
Cotta
Givin Voorhees
CAN Commerce
Toronto
Canada
haNen Sea
Brunswick-Balkm-Collender Co
Aee Esters Heelwright
FF. i Bor
Callsholman & Wilson
Walker
Burke Jt
Kline
N.Y
Sil Pike
OO Eears
Cody
Confidentigh Eiliott
Goldsmith Bros Fining Co
Wat
Tawifrens
Legal Aid Bureau
Lawa
C.J Beedie
Boston Bik
C. A. Bownsend
Bailey
Wfe
Wilson R Gay
Maske Bidy
FRY Musical Co
Walling
Leary
Burke Bldg
Pacent
Modnls
Seattle PaTtern Works
Ideal Studio
Johnson
Liberty Bidg
Jr. Mullinnix
Libert
B. T. Trueblood
Marton Bing
Dalton
Pacific Coast
Ind
Meston
Pantages
Star Business Office
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