Steamer Mainlander sunk in thick fog collision
The.Mainlander a 484 gross ton steamer owned by Pacific Coast Steamship broke in two after a collision with the tug Sea Lion in dense fog off West Point Light. All sixteen aboard were rescued by the Sea Lion and landed in Seattle. An inquiry by local marine inspectors will determine fault.
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Mainlander
West Point Wehthouse
Sea Lion
John Kismore
Elsmore
Elemore
C. C. Manter
Seattle
Purser van Syckle
S.t
West Point
Crawford & Reed
Tacoma
Vancouver Run
Bellingham
Everett
Cook & Co
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Whitney
Pacific Coast Company
Marine Underwriters
San Francisco Board
London Salvage Association
Million Dollar Fire Destroys Ships and Warehouses in Brooklyn
A major blaze at the South Brooklyn Hush Terminal company destroyed four steamships and multiple warehouses. One man was killed and several severely injured as crews battled the flames for hours. Cargo including cotton and hemp valued at about $1,006,000 burned, with ships American, Arabian and Nebraskan damaged and Palermo suffering heavy losses. Police officer Patrick Ceshing died. fireman Benjamin Wash was seriously injured.
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New York
Hush Terminal Company
Brooklyn
Patrick Ceshing
Benjamin Wash
Palermo
Skagit Queen Sinks In La Conner River Fog
The Skagit Queen struck a sandbar in heavy fog near La Conner and sank while aiming for Fir. All crew escaped in boats. 40 tons of hay and 1,200 sacks of oats were lost. Captain John Killeup led efforts to free her, but the ship settled and toppled as the tide fell. A wrecking crew was dispatched to raise her within three days.
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La@Conner
John Killeup
Fir
Killeap
Seattle & Skagit
Steamer Fairhaven Runs Aground On Mud Bank
The Fairhaven of La Conner Trading & Transportation struck a sandbar in the La Conner flats last night. Navigation was difficult due to shallow water and the vessel hardly moved at all during the incident.
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Fairhaven
la Conner
Arrival Expected With Tide Return Tomorrow Morning
The subject backs off from the high tide and is expected to arrive here as usual tomorrow morning, following the routine schedule. The note hints at a standard arrival pattern pending calmer conditions.
Nelson Ashore Aground Near Whidby Island
The steamer Charles Nelson ran aground near Whidby Island while signaling Seattle bound from Pun Prawoe to Beat with a cargo of government beer merchandise. No damage reported. fog hindered locating the impact point. Captain Strand notified local officials today.
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Charlies Nelson
Seattle
Wessel
Strand
Cwerles Nelson
Ben Prawewoe
Harold Dollar steamer repairs after sea collision at Seattle
The Harold Dollar of the Dollar Steamship Co. broke down off Oct 26 and docked in Seattle for repairs. Bound from San Francisco to Petropavlovsk to load firs, a piston rod snapped but weather allowed a temporary repair. No injuries. Captain Milton Thwing, ex Alaska Commercial, commanded the ship. After repairs, she will head to the Siberian coast.
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Harold Dollar
Dollar Steamship Company
San Francisco
Seattle
Reusel
Petropavlovsk
Milton Thwing
Alaska Commercial Company
Siberian
St. Paul Arrives with Passengers and Treasure
The Alaska Commercial Company steamer St. Paul arrived from Nome with 400,000 dollars in treasure and a large passenger consignment. Forty crew members from the McLauren and Schwatka ships disembarked. The McLaurena’s rudder was broken off the Aleutians and towed to Unalaska. The St. Paul carried 206 passengers bound for Seattle and others for San Francisco.
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Alaska Commercial Company
St. Pauli
Nome
McLaurena
Unalaska
Thetis
Seattle
St. Paul
San Francisco
Calchas Released as UK Steamers Depart from Pacific
British steamers Allanton and Calchas have been released. A $900000 deposit was posted in the appeal at St. Petersburg as Calchas faces trial shortly. The Calchas, tied to the Blue Funnel line, was previously held after leaving Tacoma.
Massive Explosion Kills Miners at North Mine No 3
An explosion at North mine No 3 of Colorado Fuel and Iron in Terco near Trinidad Colorado kills twenty miners with one body recovered. Details are scarce as reports come in from the scene.
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Trinidad
Colo
Tulletin
North Mine No
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Tercio
Ankeny Seeks Support for Columbia River Deepening
Senator Ankeny of Washington pledges backing before the navigation committee of the chamber of commerce to secure an early congressional appropriation for deepening the Columbia River mouth. Idaho delegates are urged to assist as they would gain from the open river.
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Portland
Benator Ankeny
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Columbia River
Idaho
Piles Loyalists Face Downstate Political Upheaval
A long review claims Samuel M. Piles and allies betrayed King County Republicans to back Mead and the railroad’s political agenda. It recounts past battles over Frink Rogers and Humes, alleging railroad pressure shaped endorsements and election outcomes, and warns of renewed mobilization to defeat rival candidates.
Political Faction Battle Over Senatorial Nominee
The Fourth ward candidate George A. Piper was defeated by Humes backed by Great Northern leaders. The faction used votes buying and voter colonization while condemning similar tactics in the Humes-Piper split, arguing it serves party needs.
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Erately
Tektet
George A. Piper
Fourth Ward
Humes
Humes-Piper
Warburton Speaks on King County’s Senate Betrayal
Warburton of Pierce County will speak at the Auditorium about the campaign that resulted in Preston losing a United States Senate seat. He says he knows how King County was robbed of a senate member and how local lawmakers acted against their constituents in the last legislature.
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Great Northern Mailread Company
Maet
Frink
King County
Hogers
Henry McBride
McBride O
Tacoma
Thomas J. Humes
Seattle
Humes
King
Foster
John L. Wilsen
Wilson
Old Preston
Kise County
United States
Warburton
National Senate
Otheirf
Preston
Star Readers preview political expose on Seattle officials
The Star announces a weeklong series on government corruption in Seattle, promising major revelations about neglect and mismanagement. It highlights upcoming reform efforts, ties to recent letters by J. Lincoln Steffens, and urges citizens to read and share the forthcoming reports.
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Seattle
Star
Eee
Kh Ie
J. Lincoln Steffens
Steffens
Ac Geod
Populist Promise to Restore Rule of People and Equality
A wartime era plea by Thomas H. Watson, Populist candidate, courting young voters and railing at corporate power. He pledges public ownership of railroads, graduated income tax, and strong government finance while promising to unite the nation under equal rights and popular self government. He emphasizes mobilizing the first voters and defending the nation’s creed and liberties.
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People's Party
Poropien
Eum
Seered Boner
Susie Crete
Khaw
Thos. Jefferson
Ryster
Schmidt Sentenced to Six Years for Naturalization Violation
The U S circuit court of appeals upheld Federal Judge Hanford's six year prison sentence for Adam Schmidt, former political boss of Walla Walla, for violating naturalization laws. His warden notified local authorities to arrest him after the decision.
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United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Hanford
Adam Schmidt
Walla Walla
Te Court of Appeals
Schmidt
Wondsin
Marole T Oh Dewid
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