Log Jam Saves the Farmers of the White River Valley
Journal report details how a natural jam formed near the White and Stuck rivers redirected flood waters, sparing the White River valley while devastating the Stuck valley. Rail traffic suffers washouts, bridges carried away, and extensive farm damage reported as authorities and residents assess the unfolding disaster.
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White River Valley
Supreme Court of the State
White River
Stuck
Stuck River
Derringer
Kent
Auburn
City Cars to Run Regularly Amid Service Disruptions
Severe weather and coal shortages cripple Seattle streetcar lines with about half service. Purth of the Puget Sound Electric Co says fuel can be oil or coal, and crews will prioritize public service. Rescue efforts continue for floods near Fife as Portland traffic and regional rail face closures trapping Sound cities inland.
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Green Lake
Bal Fort Lawton
Purth
Electrom
Furth
Light Department
Big flood of rockers on sale at Century Furniture
A large sale tomorrow features Century Furniture Co rockers priced at $1.45, with regular values around 14.09 in mahogany or golden oak. Saddle or cobbler models available, ideal as a Christmas present.
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Century Furnitere Co
Gereen
Laundry workers push for higher pay in New Westminster
In New Westminster on November 16, Chinese washhouse workers strike for higher wages. Employers agree to raise washing rates across the city to meet the workers demands.
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New Westminster
Boeses
ENCHANGE FOR SEATTLE MEETING FOR STOCK EXCHANGE DISCUSSION
A meeting in room 904 Americas Bank building informal discussed forming a Seattle Stock Exchange. A committee was appointed to study the matter and report later, with members including C. L. Hibbard Thomas B. Minahan Jacob Furth John G. Price B L Cranhahl and M. Cameron.
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Seattle Stock Exchange
Americas Bank
C. L. Hibbard
Beattie Woolen Mill Company
Thomas B. Minahan
American Savings Bank & Trust Company
Jacob Furth
Puget Sound Netena! Bank
John G. Price
Northern Securities Company
B L. Crandahil
State Bank of Beattie M
Local Police Chief Enjoined Over Golderers Sales
Chief Wappenstein and officers were enjoined by Superior Judge Griffin from interfering with Golderers Jewelry company over disputed sales. The case centers on police actions against shop sales practices cited by the plaintiff. McLeod Charged With Theft.
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Wappenstein
Griffin
Golderers Jewelry Company
Major rail network east of Seattle crippled by washouts
Severe washouts isolate Seattle and east toward Vancouver as the Northern Pacific and Great Northern report days to restore service. CP lines run to Huntied Columbia by water with ships Ramona and Windale due to arrive and depart. Seattle Tacoma interurban off line for up to eight days.
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Vancouver
Northern Pacific Railroad
Great Northern
Beattle
Portland
Olympia
Pasco
Northern Pacific
Columbia
Paseo
Seattle Tacoma
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Windeale
Victoria
Murderer Sawyer Captured After Long MultiState Chase
After nearly a year on the run through several states, ex-convict M. Sawyer was arrested by Seattle officers at First Avenue and University Street. He confessed to the murder of Dave Blair in Kentucky and faced pending Kentucky warrants while held in Seattle.
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University
M. Sawyer
Herian County
Kentucky
Tennant
Phillips
Sawyer
Dave Blair
Poorfolk
Blair
Harlan County
Beatte
Kentucky Police
Cc. Dolly
L. C. Dolly
Pioneer
A. Maresh
Aberdeen
Floods drive residents from towns across the region
Nov 16 reports warn of severe flood damage as water subsides in Kent while crews work to restore service. A man named Weary drowned in the area. In Oregon the Tualoo valley floods force farmers from homes and block Cherry valley access. Idaho reports Clearwater River floodwaters rise six feet in 24 hours disrupting mills and transport.
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Kent
James Hart
White River Valley
Platt
Mr. Hart
Weary
Monroe
Tualoo Vally
Cherry Valley
Lewiston
Idaho
Clearwater
Mrs. Louise Ross Dies at Home in Bev Enthaw
Mrs. M. Louise Ross aged about 70 died at her residence 1812 Bev Enthaw where she had lived with Mrs. C. H. Fair. Wealthy sisters in Santa Rosa are named as potential heirs and will be notified by Arnold. Spinning's at 1310 Second Avenue lists drip pane and rosaters priced for sale.
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Second Avenue
Flood Stall Palmer Party In White River Valley Visit
Mrs. Potter Palmer and party are stalled in the city by floodwaters in the White River valley. They spent the morning at the Rainier club and toured the city by carriage this afternoon. Potter Palmer Jr and Prince Cantacusene inspected the federal building as they await resumed traffic between Seattle and Portland before leaving for California.
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White River
Tts
Auburn
Stuck Valley
Northern Pacific
Seattle
Tacoma
Potter Palmer
Rainier Club
Potter Palmer, Jr
Prince Cantacusene
Seatte
Portland
California
Fatal error in Montreal drug store leaves infant dead
AMontreal woman’s month old child died after a drug clerk gave morphine instead of calomel as prescribed. The coroner will hold an inquest. Meanwhile, work began on the Stander hotel buffet with boxes to be erected and paintings set to be installed.
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Scrippe Telegraph Service
Montreal
Max Wener
Clarke St
Milend
Stander Hotel
Hunter Killed While Hunting in Malone New York
Malone New York November 18. H J Buell of Constable was killed hunting near Kushawa yesterday after being shot while pursuing a deer. He was 34 years old.
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Heripps Telegraph Service
Malone
N. Y
H. J
Constable
Kushawa
Buell
Soldier Claude Smith Released After Ballard Marriage
Fort Flagler soldier Claude Smith jailed for a week on Miss Elsie Erickson of Ballard's complaint was married to Erickson in the sheriff's office by Justice Fred Hill. Smith was released from jail following the ceremony.
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Fort Flagler
Elsie Erickson
Ballard
Miss Erickson
Justice of the Peace
Fred Hill
Smith
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