Collision on Renton Line Aboard Officials Describe Fatalities
A foggy morning crash on the Seattle to Renton streetcar line injured fifteen people, five severely, with two possibly dying. Car No. 17 and a freight car collided near Hill's brickyard, causing shattered windows, crushed bodies, and multiple hospital transfers. Motorman Alfred Almquist prevented greater loss of life by braking forces. investigators note operator disobedience and track confusion as causes.
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Renton
Ve and Powers
Jaffer Corning
McKieehnie
Bories
Ahack
Saul
Providence
Chambera
Dunlap
Merton Groat
Great
Providence Hospital
C. Wilson
Eighth Avenue
Howell Street
Alford Giant
Maniy
Almquist
F. Hf
Searle
Tims
Seattle
Eeriety Brown
Com A
Alfred Almquiet
Martin Groat
Hanna
Columbia
Chaabers
Fred Abrams
King County’ Ferry
Geo. R Baskett
Mre. C. Witteon
Eighth Avenue and
Howell
David Ptempeon O' Brien
Daylight burglary at 212 Harrison Street reported
A daytime intruder entered the residence of F. Warner at 212 Harrison Street yesterday afternoon and took four dollars in cash along with several pieces of jewelry.
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F. Warner
Harrison Street
Alaska business directory project to include Yukon and Canadian areas
Mrs. M. Ferguson plans a comprehensive directory bar listing Alaska coast business people and residents of Nome Sitka Juneau and other centers along with the Yukon British Columbia regions. The project, started months ago, will be marketed next January under a Canadian government contract.
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Beattie
Alaska
M. 1. Ferguson
Moi
Dewseh City
Yukon Territory
Nome
Mieha
Juneau
Sitka
Atlin
Bennett and
British Columbia
Ferguson
Loeles
California
Mra. Ferguson
Dawson
Introduction to Col Breele and Northwest Mounted Police in Dawson
A fragmentary account describes Col Breele of the Northwest Mounted Police arriving in Dawson. It notes difficulties in finding streets and a rectory, and mentions Ferguson securing privacy, general directory formation, and a gazetteer to be housed in Seattle with A. M. Naber listed among organizers amid wartime content.
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Col
Breele
Northwest Mounted Police
Dawson
Ferguson
Seaton
Atom Ang
Tery
Bat Ea Ferguson
Serge
Nome
Michael
Alaska
Rome
Contested World Chess Title Match In Cambridge Looms
Reportedly crowded arena as Mr. Povker and Charles F. Barker prepare to duel for the world championship, with Grever of Cambridge slated to accompany as referee in this landmark contest.
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Hoston
Mr. Povkerland
Hetder
Champpionship
Charles F
Barker
le Pena
Attempted Assault Report From Local Lake Incident
A detective reports an attempted assault near Ceiren Lake where a man tried to attack a student and fled into the woods. Several workers nearby helped pursue and capture the suspect after the incident near the cave area.
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Sam Corbett
Cireen Lake
Tegen Caveene
Io Agers
Suicide of Washington agent tied to senator’s kin
In Washington D.C. on June 1 F Lane, son-in-law of Kentucky Senator Blackburn and American agent of Maxim, killed himself by shooting. The event followed a physician’s diagnosis linking Bright’s disease to his condition and death.
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Washington, D. C
F. Lane
Blackburn
Kentucky
Maxim
Fire nearly wipes out city in Panama dispatch
Late dispatch from Limon reports a devastating fire that nearly erased the city on a panama coast. A separate London bulletin notes Mahon’s mounted infantry clashing with German forces near Heidelberg with several officers and men killed or wounded and the foe retreating.
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Panama
Limon
Coatm Ries
Peaneser
London
Roberts
Mahon
Hoere
Heidelberg
Ballard Notes On Local Elections And Accidents
Ballard voters near 1 200 registrations as polls close tonight with 1 078 enrolled this afternoon. Ed Kenworthy and Mrs 8 P Stone among locals injured in recent incidents. a hazardous sidewalk at Kilbourne and Bowman avenues caused a serious fall. Fremont volunteer firemen plan a dance after Dixon wall event. City council quorum issues due to mayor and others at a Seattle rally. rail franchise discussion expected at tonight's regular meeting.
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8. P. Stone
Fremont
Kilbourne and
Bowman Avenues
Ballard
Seattle
Two Accidents Reported in Petersburg and Darhestan
A fatal explosion at a naptha shaft in Darhestan Caucasus killed the head engineer who was intoxicated and 18 others. In Petersburg an Aux river steamer Hugene boiler accident during a night trip killed the engineer with crew and 18 passengers, injuring 49. An American steamer lay at the docks reported.
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Petersburg
Darhestan
Caucasus
Petesburg
Hugene
Eteht
American Bull
Hinese Laundry Question and City Action
Citizens question why laws are ignored as officials warn about unsanitary laundry conditions. The Celestials wrongdoing revealed beds of clothes. the health and plumbing inspectors would inspect establishments and issue certificates under city ordinances to improve cleanliness.
Youtsey Trial in Georgetown Offers Dramatic Testimony
Georgetown Ky Oct 4 The Youtsey trial continues as testimony begins for the day. The defendant shows a paroxysm waking from a near convulsion while three men restrain him. The scene in court is tense with the prisoner awakening briefly and his wife beside him mourning and crying out that he has killed her husband.
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Georgetown
Youtsey
Yourney
Courtmarshal
Old Time Irish Wake For Michael McNamara
An old time Irish wake for marine fireman Michael McNamara was held at Bonney and Stewart's. Ceremonies began at 9 PM and ended after 6 30 AM with many former companions present. McNamara died last Saturday in the city.
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Dia
Michael McNamara
Bonney & Stewart
McNamara
Marine
Cny
Mining men and notable visitors gathered at port and hotels
The scene in port showed mining men and several prominent Chicago company officials traveling with spouses staying at the Rainier and Northern hotels. A trip from Genoa Bay to Sitka was noted for Arthur Hm and Young Hitt We, with others seen at the Butler, Rutler, and Manker Creek areas this morning.
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Arthur
Gevetana B
Stagway
Asiens
Young
Butler
Roosevelt Tours Cities Amid Campaign Cheer
Roosevelt continued his tour this morning delivering a first speech in Hamilton, accompanied by Senator and others. He then spoke from the steps of a Milwaukee factory, promoting his campaign in a city tour.
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Roosevelt
Orte
Hamilton
Fisherman's Luck and the Car Oddity Tale
A Cedar River fisherman returns with a fine trout string aboard a car. Commuters quip about fake fish and lies while a self professed honest man defends truth. A rider recalls a fish theft hoax and a chase ends with the car stopping and a pedestrian finding the fish. The Puebla arrives at six with a quip about bicycles and hammocks.
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Nide
Tve
Gennee
Wien
Ut Fieh
Bryan in New York amid vast speaking tour
Oct 16 New York crowds await William J Bryan as he arrives for four meetings. National committeeman Mack predicts Bryan will win New York by about 60 000 votes. Police and fireworks create a spectacle with 159 000 expected listeners along routes.
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Utica
N. Y
Col
Bryan
New York
Mack
Bryan Y
Tammeny Ghouter
Croker
Stevenson
Hungarian labor problem prompts internal colonization plan
London dispatch notes Hungary facing labor shortages in agriculture. Government favors internal colonization to relieve crowded districts and keep workers in the country. The ministry bought estates in Pennsylvania to provide homesteads for those who might otherwise emigrate, aiming to stabilize rural labor in northern Hungary.
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London
Matl
Erament
Carto
Ministry of Agriculture
Sylvania
Sousa
Hungary
Alarmed Coal Strike Unfolds With Militia in Valley
Large parties march from Halleton Freeland Adoo and nearby towns crossing mountains to Panther Creek. A second column moves through Bohuytkifl valley to strike at Le and La Ort Beth. Militia and police rush into Panther Creek valley Shenandoah Fourth regiment guards rail into position as miners advance. By morning the militia drives 2090 marchers back while women form a protective cordon. By daylight the valley is quiet though the strike halts operate at Nerquehoning and surrounding collieries.
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Are Oae
Halleton
Freeland
Adoo
Panther Creek
Bohuytkifl
Tratcinada
Coal and Iron Police
Panther Creek Valley
Shenandoah
Fourth Regiment Guards
Welock
Bras
Auddem
Schuylkill
Nerquehoning
Col Bryan's Even Temper Described by Chicago Press
A Chicago reportage lauds Col Bryan for his calm and composed demeanor under pressure. Writers note his consistent equanimity, quick but controlled responses, and a reputation as an “easy lover” in political circles. A St Louis politician cites Bryan’s unreadable face to show he hides outcomes well.
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Chicago
Paige
Nis
Feimorr
St. Louis
Bryan
United States
Water Front Passengers Near Alaska Route Update
The Topeka sails for Alaska with passengers aboard. The Empress of Japan arrived in Victoria today at noon from the Orient.
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Empress E
Japan
Orient
Victoria
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