Disaster debate topic centers on Ernie in colony mine tragedy
Special to the Star from B C May 2 reports a deadly mine disaster at Fernie with 40 to 60 widows and 4,000 dollar relief raised. Officials debate blame between company and government as bodies recovered from No 2 pit and rescue continues amid collapse risk and funerals. Premier Dunsmuir contributes 250 to relief.
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Fernie
Albert Coleo
John Herbet
Peter L. Lekae
James Mitchell
C. Henderson
A. P. Waller
Dunsmuir
Girl Survivors Crime Case On Queen Anne Hill
A reported unlawful operation linked to a young woman on Queen Anne Hill drew Humane officer Ridgway and Detective Freeman to the scene. Mary Albright, treated by a doctor, survived the night though condition fluctuated. suspect William Kain was detained then released as inquiry continued.
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Goodale
Queen Anne Hill
Bet
Kain
Mary Albright
Humane Ridgway
Sethe
Freeman
William Kain
Hanna Convention Plans Narrowly Tied to Committee Deliberations
The report outlines a Republican convention set for May 27 with a 4 PM start. It notes the committee will have time to decide whether Hanna will take a lead role and references the president’s presence and ongoing discussions with expected outcomes.
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Bate
Hanna
Janitor Thornton Reports Water Issues at Court House
A damaged text fragment notes janitor Thornton complaining about water problems at the court house this morning. He cites lack of water as a factor and mentions prior tickets or notices to the city and the water authority.
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Thornton
Court pipes blamed for ongoing trouble.
Officials say the source of trouble remains unfound but is believed to be caused by closed pipes at the court.
First Ave Fire At Barber Shop Causes Minor Damage
Firefighters were called to a barber shop on First Avenue at roughly ten o clock last night to extinguish a small blaze. The cause remains undetermined and damage is described as nominal.
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First Avenue
Benefit to Clerks Form Protective Association
Clerks and other employees of the Bon Marche will form a protective association to assist members in sickness or accidents. A meeting is planned at the store tomorrow night to elect officers and adopt a constitution and by laws. Members would pay monthly dues from 10 to 25 cents based on salaries. The plan is new to city clerks and expected to succeed. Management supports the effort and many long-time employees show strong interest.
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Clerka
Bon Marche
Shriners Plan Special Train to Portland Session
A party of 185 Mystic Shriners will ride a two section train via the Canadian Pacific to Portland for the annual lodge session. They arrange three days on the Sound after Portland, with the Mainlander likely to join. About 200 from Washington and Oregon expected at the Minneapolis session in June.
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Mystic Shriners
Canadian Pacific
Portland
Vancouver
Sound
Washington
Oregon
Minneapolis
Suny
Willing to Hire as Factories Expand City
The chamber of commerce manufacturing committee reports five new manufactories planning to locate south of the city. San Francisco parties plan a net and twine factory, Mitchell Lewis Staver will build a two acre machinery plant, a fruit drying and preserving plant is planned, and a carrier fabrication business for loading and unloading is under consideration with more applications expected soon.
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Chamber of Commerce
San Francisco
Mitchell, Lewis & Staver
Zi Committee
Ground broken for Henry Rehmke brick block in Ellensburg
Ellensburg May 27 Ground was broken this morning for Henry Rehmke s new brick block adjoining the Washington State bank on the south Two months time will be required for completion
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Spestal
Btar
Ellensburg
Henry Rehmke
WaMington State Bank
Britain Eyes Boer Peace Talks Amid Market Calm
London reports a two hour cabinet session discussing Karl Milner's message on Boer peace negotiations. Officials expect a definite announcement soon as stock markets remain steady despite peace rumors. Prime Minister Balfour noted budget discussions paused due to South Africa affairs.
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London
Karl Milner
Balfour
House of Commons
South Africa
Termes
McDonald Defends Honor in Senate Philippines Hearing
Fred McDonald ex-captain of the Twenty-sixth infantry resumes testimony before the Senate Philippines committee. He refutes ex-Corporal O'Brien charges by producing documents showing O'Brien was not present for certain events and that officers did not outrage a Spanish woman. McDonald accuses O'Brien of perjury and urges action. He adds towns burned only when insurgent stores or strongholds were present and inhabitants were warned.
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Wasnorton
O'Grien
Ingist
McDonald
Comunittee
O'Brien
Report on Mt Pelee Volcano Eruption Findings
New York May 27 Prof Robert Hill reports from Martinique that the Mt Pelee eruption has created a three square mile destruction zone with no life at the center and vegetation spared in outer ashes. craters vent subterranean forces and lessen eruption power. In Dominica and Fort de France reports note renewed ash showers and a fresh eruption frightening residents.
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New York
Evening Journal
Robert Hill
Martinique
Mt. Pelee
Mount Pelee
Hill
Pelee
Fort DE France
Suspects Captured in Saloon Hold Up Case
Two men were captured by Officer Parberry in Whatcom Washington after a Sunday night hold up at Rutes saloon in Fairhaven. Police officer Peterson was shot during the robbery. One suspect is Bud Cox, recently released from prison after a 10 year highway robbery term.
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Whatcom
Wash
Parberry
Rabbers
Ruteh
Peterson
Fairhaven
Bud Cox
Enormous Wage-Loss In Mine Strike Warned By Officials
In Wilkes Barre May 21 a statement by the assistant secretary of the United Mine Workers outlines wage losses in strike districts totaling about 1.15 million dollars weekly. The fire summaries cover multiple districts with scattered figures and show strikers expect to endure long, supported by personal funds and external aid.
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Wilkesbarre
Yee
Ae 'Ste
Senators Oppose Amendment On Popular Vote for Senate
In Washington the senate committee reports adversely a house resolution to amend the canal to provide for United States senators elected by popular vote. The report is noted without comment, reflecting a general senate sentiment that the measure is unlikely to become law.
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Washington
Senate
Burrows
Committee On Privileges and Elections
House
United States
Lord Pauncefote Funeral Held at British Embassy
May 1 in Washington D C private funeral services for Lord Pauncefote were conducted at 11 o clock at the British embassy. Only family and embassy staff attended with Dr Mackay Smith officiating. The long list of officials expected included President Roosevelt and Admiral Dewey among others.
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Washington, D. C
Lord Pauncefote
Mackay Smith
Diccene
Eee
Robnavett
Admiral Dew
Miles
Lane Hangs for Murder of Mrs Carden and Children
Wm Lane the colored man who murdered Mrs Ella Carden and her two children was hanged this morning in Philadelphia. Lane killed them after she obtained a warrant for his arrest on theft charges.
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Philadelphia
Wm. Lane
Ella Carden
Lane
Water shut off on Madison and Fourteenth avenues
Water service will be interrupted tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Madison Street between Twelfth and Fifteenth Avenues and on Fourteenth Avenue from Madison to Marion Streets.
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Madison Street
Twelfth
Fifteenth Avenues
Fourteenth Avenue
Madison
Marion Streets
Wreck of Namorta Claims 164 Lives in Indian Ocean
Survivors report the British steamer Namorta foundered in a cyclone off the Indian Ocean after being taken in a storm. Of 86 white crew, 11 white and 64 Indian passengers, only twenty men were saved, with two officers among them. The vessel drifted for hours before vanishing.
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Naples
Koenig
de Koenig
Indian Ocean
Versel
Prominent Seattle Man Questions City Gain From Rail Merger
John Y. Ostrander recalls pre merger conditions and argues the Northern Pacific and Great Northern merger reduces competition. He backs governor letter opposing railroad lobby influence and supports merger opponents as preserving competition and citizen interests.
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Seattle
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
John Y. Ostrander
T. & Land Office
Mr. Ostrander
County Republicans Sharpen Nominating Struggle for Fall
The county GOP plans an early convention as they seek to retain control of administration. June 27 is favored for the convention with primaries in mid month. Key contests loom for county clerk, assessor, prosecuting attorney, superior judge, auditor, treasurer, and coroner as factions align.
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Tour Occeeense
P. J. Smith
Gilson
Smith
James Gregg
Fifth Ward
W. A. Batley
Frank B. Wheatling
W. T. Scott
Corporation Counsel
W. A. Bailey
W. H. Peter
Ballard
D. R. Abraham
South
Seattle
George B. Lamping
J. McConnaughey
John Wooding
A. T. van de Vanter
W. G. Hartranft
C. BE. Hayeta
F. M. Carroll
C. A. White
Senator Foster backs Tacoma pension petition in Senate
Washington May 27 Senator Foster of Washington presented to the Senate a petition from the Tacoma city council requesting enactment of a measure granting pensions to officers and enlisted men of the Life Having Service and their widows and minor children.
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Washington, D. C
Senator Foster
Washington
Senate
Tacoma
Wash
Real Reformers Tarnished by Bribery Indictment
Fred Ziegenhein son of ex Mayor Ziegenhein was indicted by the grand jury on bribery and extortion in office. He served as his father’s private secretary late in the mayor’s term and was viewed as a reformer figure who promised to clean out corruption while keeping a simple, Quaker like persona.
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ST. Louis
Fred Ziegenhein
Ziegenhein
Grand Jury
Strike ends in Portland as wood workers return
In Portland, all strikers except Amalgamated Wood Workers went back to work by Federated Trades order. A few plumbers remain locked out as masters press journeymen to sign new agreements. A Federated Trades owned mill will open soon, likely stabilizing future disputes. no public concessions disclosed.
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Portland
Ore
Amalgamated Woodworkers
Federated Trades
Woodworkers Union
Governor Gage and Aguirre Demand San Quentin Probe
Governor Gage joins Warden Aguirre in urging the prison board to immediately investigate alleged misappropriation of San Quentin funds. The move signals possible action against the Examiner if charges prove groundless, potentially as a criminal case for malicious defamation.
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San Francisco
Gage
Aguirre
Prison
San Quentin Penitentiary
Hearst
Conferees Reach Agreement on Rivers and Harbors Bill
Washington May 27 The conferees have a complete agreement on the rivers and harbors bill and will report it to the senate and house tomorrow The total appropriation is about 65000000 dollars The conferees on the public buildings bill also reached an agreement to be reported to both houses tomorrow
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Balliet Trial Delayed Amid Juror Finesse Concerns
In Des Moines on May 27 the Balliet trial was briefly postponed due to the finesse of a juror. Officials fear a stoppage similar to the prior trial when a juror was asphyxiated by gas in a hotel.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Balliet
Bailey Appointed Assistant Surgeon in US Volunteers
The president named Francie J. Bailey of Oregon as assistant surgeon of United States Volunteers with the rank of captain. May Arnold who stabbed Nellie Cody in a Goo-Goo-Bye saloon brawl will face a hearing before Justice earge later today. Cody has nearly recovered.
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Washington, D. C
Francie J. Bailey
Oregon
United States Volunteers
May Arnold
Nellie Cody
Sven
Justice Earge
Cody
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