Death of Veteran Captain Kenney in Tacoma
Captain John Kenney, a veteran mariner known for half a century at sea, died after an accident aboard the Pasa ship. He fell from the deck into the hold, suffered broken ribs, and succumbed hours later at Fannie Paddock hospital. Born in Nova Scotia, he spent most of his life at sea and had once been wealthy before facing reverses. He toured worldwide and held various shipboard roles, mainly as master and owner, with a career spanning New York, Nova Scotia, and Boston areas.
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Tacoma
John
Kenney
Pasa
Balmaha
Fannie
New York
Vana
Captain Kenney
Nova
United
New
Sidney
Young Managed Holds Off Corbett in Rough Six Rounds
Philadelphia report describes a grueling six round bout where the young fighter Dan Corbett kept trading blows and hitting the canvas. He was knocked down four times and staggered by hard, crowded exchanges before the bell, narrowly escaping a knockout.
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Philadelphia
Young
Young Corbett
Bes
Dave Been
Erne
City council extends pound limits in Ninth Ward
At a city council meeting last night an ordinance extending the pound limits was passed. The Ninth Ward boundary now runs north on Third Avenue from the west to Forty second Street and east to Forty second Street toward the university area.
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Counel
Ninth Ward
Aone
Third Avenue
Forty-second
Universi Conda
Weather Trim Keeps South Wind Brisk Tonight
A fragment reports a light to fresh south wind with brisk conditions tonight and Wednesday, suggesting variable temperatures and unsettled skies. Subtle phrasing limits specifics but indicates continued southerly breeze.
Prairie City State Bank Robbed by Four Masked Men
Four masked men robbed the Prairie City State bank of $4,000 at 4 o'clock this morning in Des Moines Iowa. Eight charges of dynamite were used to blow open the safe and the robbers fired shots to frighten onlookers gathered after the blast.
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Pes Moines
Towa
Prairie City State Bank
Voyage of the Lord Elgin Braved by Storm and Cold
A British bark named Lord Elgin arrived at Leith after a 135 day voyage marked by a ferocious thunderstorm and extreme cold. Captain J C Sengeter reported the worst seas in 50 years, with apprentices frozen and some incapacitated. A daring crewman Randow saved two animals from the flooding hold, as the ship battled 2460 tons of cargo including firebrick pigiron and marmalade cases.
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Lord Elgin
Leith
J. C. Sengeter
Cn Horn
Paul
Sticlair
Platte
Sananter
Randow
Markets and Prices in Seattle Region Grain and Produce
Reader sees a list of market prices for vegetables fruits and grains. Items include potatoes carrots lettuce cucumbers lemons grapes pears and peaches with prices per ton per box or per crate. Also listed are oats wheat corn and chicken feed with commodity figures from Seattle markets.
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Pat
Tate
Seattle
City council actions on street vacation and staff salaries
A meeting continued the vote on vacation of Dearborn street per Columbia and Puget Sound Railway request to November 20. An ordinance directed the water department to compile a list of indigent and poor receiving free waste and remit it for council revision. An ordinance vacated the alley between 35th and 30th avenues from Strike Street to East Union Street. An ordinance raising the deputy comptroller Coryell’s salary from 110 to 195 dollars per month was favorably reported by the finance committee and referred to civil service and salaries.
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Olympic Place
Blaine Street
Dearborn Street
Columbia & Puget Sound Railway
Union Street
Uty
Coryell
Finance Committee
Coqnen
Gill
Seattle Electric Company Criticized Over Fremont Ballard Line
Rees Improvement Club presents to City Council a petition denouncing Seattle Electric Company service as inadequate on the Fremont Ballard line. The petition cites hourly cars and unreliable schedules with frequent gaps, and notes Green Lake Ballard line not serving Ballard Fremont requests. It requests council action and refers the matter to the committee on corporations.
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Ross Improvement Club
Seattle Electric Company
Rees Improvement Club
Fremont-Ballard
Green Lake
Ballard
Ballara-Fremont
Doctor claims antidote cures rattlesnake bites
Philadelphia report notes Dr. Simon Plexner of the University of Pennsylvania demonstrates on a human subject his antidote for rattlesnake bites. A patient bitten by a large rattler showed no ill effects after treatment, underscoring potential for anti toxin use.
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Philadelphia
Simon Plexner
University of Pennsyvania
City Council Tables Tide Land Grade Improvement Plan
An ordinance was introduced to improve Beattie Boulevard and Grant Street with an elevated grade for terminal access. The plan calls for about six feet of grade change and a crossing over the Northern Pacific tracks near the Harrington Iron Works to connect the property project with rit roads.
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Beattie Ulevard
Grant
Northern Pacific
Annington Iron Works
Treaty objects delay ratification with Cuban counter proposal
A proposed treaty between the United States and Cuba was returned to Washington with reasons for rejection. Reports say Cuba presented a counter proposal and raised issues regarding a potential Cydena trip and related terms.
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United States
Cuba
Washington
City approves repairs and street improvements in ward district
An ordinance appropriates 1000 dollars for repair work on Vermonton First Avenue from Pike Street to Dennyway. The council also passes measures for Lac John Street and connecting streets Union Street and Ninth Avenue, plus a water main project along the avenue.
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First Avenue
Pike Street
Dennyway
Lac John Street
Union Street
Ninth
Introductory Shoe Sale Announces Deep Discounts
Tomorrow morning at 8 o clock selling begins with 776 pairs of Women s Lace Shoes at 1 48 and 421 pairs of Women s Fine Shoes at 1 98. 416 pairs Men s Shoes 1 98, 121 pairs Misses Shoes 75 cents, 210 pair Men s Gun Boots 2 23. Shoe Store promises fast service and added sales staff.
Bargain Mackintosh Raincoats Offerings in Lining Styles
A local advertisement lists boys and men Mackintoshes at marked-down prices. Boys’ rubber coats with fancy lining and light weight reduced from 3.25 to 2.75. Tan and black Mackintoshes from 6.00 to 4.98. Gray double box back and cape variants offered at low special prices.
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Feige
Bargain Rack Fabrics and Apparel at Eight to Eleven Sale
Variety curtain fabrics fur scarves and trimmed items priced from 5c to 7$0 with many pieces marked down. Household textiles frills and braids appear alongside inf8nts wear and children's clothing including sheets dresses and caps with prices and discount ranges noted for the day.
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Abe
G. Bennsghausen
the Globe Clothing Co
Globe Clothing Co
Globe
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Banks’ Clothing Co
Ge Boys’ Underwear
White Laundried S
Eorcsevies
First Avenu
New Globe Bloc
Nort
Hwest Cor
First Ave
Madinen At
Palace of Sweets
Saez
Masters
Aise
Ite
the Big “Store
Pike-street
Homsome
Pecia
Frederick & Nelson
Second Ave
Madison and
Spring Straits
G&e
Eeeepee
Nordhofe 6& CO
2D Ave
Pike St
Om ‘Co
Ewer Rws
M. Milne
D. D
M. O. BI
Royal College of Dental Surgeo
Second Avenue
Bon Marche
Parlors
PHS
L. D. Na
Monarch Shoe CO
Pacific Coast Clothing
Wweet Glothiing
Cor
Marion St
Ste Collins
Sherman
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