Woman Drowns in Tao Park Reservoir
Mrs Mre Brome Curtis of 82 Twelfth Ave reportedly took her own life by drowning in Tao park reservoir after weeks of mental weakness. Coroner investigated. body sent to Bonney morgue. Access described as over an eight foot fence and three foot bulkhead with iron fencing. explanation of city water supply noted.
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Brome Curtis
Herth
Tao Park
Bonney Morgue
Curtie
Mra. Curtis
Urtia
Labor Meetings Tonight At Local Halls Across City
Listings show multiple labor meetings tonight at venues including Olympic hall 11 Second avenue Clarke Walkemtee hall 10 Becond avenue Helpers No 2 Lee's Bue inees College Second avenue and Jike street Horseshoers Grocers hall Hinckley aber Lathers-Carpentert hall 0 Fourth avenue Musiclane Musiclane hall 14 Bec on d avenue Ship Carpenter shipwrights hall Fiver dowk Teamaters-Coltina hall Becond ave nue and James street.
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Laborere-Olympic Hall
Second Avenue
Clarke- Walkemtee
Lee's
Bue Inees College
Jike Street
Horseshoers Grocers
Hinckley
Lathers-Carpentert
Fourth Avenue
Musiclane
Ship Carpenter Shipwrights Hall
Fiver Dowk
Teamaters
Coltina
Becond Avenue
James Street
Strike action quiets as Seattle street cars halt
Workers of the Seat Carine Union No. 331 hold a mass meeting to decide on continuing or ending the stoppage. Strikers report limited car output after streetcar traffic halted at the James street power house for two hours before the blockade was lifted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Electric
Carine Union No. 331
Ely
Eniat
Electric Company
James Street
Hfe
Waraing
Eld Carmens Union
Western Central Labor
Waning and New Vote on the Question
A fragmented item notes a waning period and a forthcoming vote on a local question. readable fragments mention civic process and public consideration but lack decisive details or names.
Mae's Vote Questioned on Striking Decision
Mae weighs in on the proposed strike with questions about its necessity and potential impact. The discussion centers on whether a strike is the right move and how it would affect workers and operations.
Fragmentary note on company operations and morning shift
A partial transcription notes that the company would operate all or nearly all of its care functions as it did Saturday and in the morning. The text is incomplete but indicates a shift pattern or delegation of duties.
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Soerdad
New Organization an Enemy to Labor Says Editor
Gordon A. Rice editor of the Union Record denounces a Seattle Trainmen group as a sham organization set to disrupt regular unions. He warns it seeks to lure union men from their affiliations and claims aligned with the Beattie Electric Company, lacking any legitimate standing in labor.
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Beattle
Electric Company
Con
Trols
Carly Bean
Gordon A. Rice
Union Record
Seattle Trainmen
Rice
Mmornimsg
Acery
Tonion
Beattie Electric Company
Faber
Lehman
National Federation
Fortifications tightened as regional tensions rise
Dispatches from Constantinople Belgrade and Washington report moves to bolster defenses and replace Beirut officials amid unrest. Demonstrations in Belgrade end in a fatality while Turkish governor duties face calls for replacement. Authorities in Washington note improving but fragile stability as diplomats push for firmer order.
GENUINE DESPERADO William Rudolph Missouri Kid At Large
The article profiles William Rudolph known as the Missouri Kid, a noted criminal. He and accomplice George Collina robbed the Union Bank of Missouri in 1902, stealing 12000 while Collina blocked crowds. Rudolph later killed Pinkerton detective Charles Achumecher and was captured after a long pursuit. He escaped from prison recently and is considered dangerous. A separate note mentions a hotel burglary attempt at Washington Hotel thwarted by a guest.
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William Rudolph
Missouri Kid
Skerton
Robert A. Pinkerton
Rudolph
George Collina
Mack Frank
Bank of Union
Collina
Charles J. Achumecher
Pinkerton
Teachers Congress selects Tacoma for state convention
The executive committee of the State Teachers' Association met in Seattle and voted to hold the annual teachers' convention in Tacoma on December 10. The decision sets the event date and location for the state's education professionals.
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State
Teachers’ Association
Seattle
Tacoma
Strike Planned as Advisory Board Requests Action
Richard Cornelius, second vice president of the International Street Railway Employees Association, will travel from San Francisco to Seattle Saturday to lead a sympathetic strike in conjunction with the advisory board. Members expect his arrival to lend support and strengthen their cause.
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Richard Cornelius
International Street Railway Employee’ Association
Seattle
San Pranecieco
Advicery Board
Cavalry Charge Roars Through Kaleer Tactics
Sept. 10 Kaleer commands a furious cavalry rush. Many are unhorsed and injured as ambulances work. He shifts all cavalry from the Basona to support the Prussians causing Saxon advance to stall. Sanon officers lament his majesty’s maneuvers as crude but effective for the first time. Meresthembue new recoil gauges praised.
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Halle
Kaleer
Basona
W S Washes Lose Twice at Oakland in Close Games
Oakland games on Sept 10 show two tight contests decided in final moments. Batteryes list Cooper Gerton and others. scores include Oakland 7 3 and 4 7, with Seattle Portland and Sacramento results noted in fragmentary standings.
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Oakland
Spanas — Hyers
Ptt Roppesd
Pirot
Bacelister Liner Wreck Off Midwaer Island
Pacific Packing & Navigation Co reports the Valdes liner Bacelister, Capt F S Moore, wrecked off Midwaer Island. The Amur steamer sighted the vessel near shore. damage indicated prior to beaching. repairs were underway and passengers and freight were aboard as of September 1.
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Pacific Packing & Navigation Co
Valdes
Bacelister
F S& Moore
Wrangenar
Midwaer Island
Paritic
Pupper Line
Receistor
Amur
Million Dollar Contest Prompts Millionaire Dream Letters
The Star offers a million dollar contest asking what readers would do if they had a million dollars. Prizes include 3 percent in gold and several smaller awards. Nearly a hundred letters have been received, many epigrammatic. Entrants must include full name and address and send concise replies to the question.
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The
Star
Allan-a-Date Makes Mark In Early Turf Career
One of the grandest 1 year olds in American turf today, Allan-a-Date, owned by T. J. McDowell of Lexington, attracted attention by winning the Prightion junior stakes with a 4:14 2-4 mile. Bred in the purple, by Maima-adie McNairy from Enquirer Nannie McNairy, Allan-a-Date has shown brilliance despite a few setbacks, including a July 1 runaway win from Barabie carrying 10 pounds in a 1:27 3-4 mile and a July 6 performance, under 117 pounds, leading a fast field over a mile and 7 yards.
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Alan-a- Dale
T. ©. McDowell
Lexington
Maima
Adie McNairy
Enquirer
Nannie McNairy
Hane
Jim L
Barabie
Guilty of Robbery by Superior Court Jury
John Kelly was convicted of robbery by a superior court jury. Accused with Pat Murphy and James Kelly for a June 1 hold up in a dark alley between Yesterway and Washington street. Murphy and James Kelly to be tried this week. Joseph Gridier dairy owner on Twentieth avenue arrested for selling milk with insufficient butter fat per the dairy inspector’s complaint.
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John Kelly
Superior Court
Pat Murphy
James Kelly
Yesterway
Washington Street
Jameau
Joseph Gridier
Twentieth Avenue
Justice Cann
Mc Donald
Cad Johnson Exonerated in Larceny Case by Justice Cann
Cad Johnson was exonerated by Justice Cann yesterday afternoon after a charge of grand larceny over $180 from a stranger in the Tenderloin district. The evidence did not incriminate the woman. Johnson faced a two year sentence but remained free on bond pending appeal. She had been arrested several times since her conviction.
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Cad Johnson
Justice Cann
Rhee
New Tenderloin
Vashon Schools Consider Consolidation Plan
County Superintendent Behoots Hartrant received a petition from the four Vashon Island districts seeking consolidation. A public meeting to discuss the matter is set for October 1 at Fuller's Hotel on Vashon Island.
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Behoots
Hartran Tt
Vashon Island
Fuller's Hotel
Powell brothers linked by tragic electric shock in Renton
In Renton yesterday James Powell a Northern Pacific telegraph lineman was killed by an electric shock while stringing wires. Patrick Powell received an almost fatal shock while trying to save his brother and Chris Berg was also shocked in the incident.
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Patrick Powell
Renton
Star
James Powell
Northern Pacific
Chris Berg
Death in live wire accident near Enoqualmie Power
A. Pritt sustained fatal injuries while aiding Patrick ell to drag a dead man from a live telegraph wire at an Enoqualmie Power pole. James Powell received the full shock, Berg escaped major harm, and Coroner Hoye investigated. The body was moved to the morgue and later to the deceased’s former home in Waverly, Minnesota.
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A. Pritt
Patrick Ell
Jle
James Powell
Wee
Berg
Hoye
Mee Se
Waverly
Minn
Laundry driver freed after court testimonies
T. T. Barnes, a laundry driver charged with embezzling funds, was discharged from Justice Cann's court yesterday after evidence suggested he intended to use the criminal court as a collection agency. The case centered on a local laundry's finances and Barnes's alleged misappropriation.
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T. T. Barnes
Justice Cann's Court
Criminal Court
Prize Allocation for Bent Letter and Beet Prizes
A fragment notes rewards in gold for the bent letter and for the neat beet, with additional awards for the third and fourth best. Details on the event, participants, or organizing body are unclear in the readable text.
Dangerous Rock in Longass Narrows Halts Tug Holyoke
The tug Holyoke struck a rock in the Longase narrows during extreme low water, rock showing 10 feet beneath the surface. An obstruction buoy was placed to warn mariners as work to clear the site proceeds with a foundation to be completed in a few days.
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Nehthouse Services
Longase Narrows
Holyoke
Homer
Homer Re
Lincoln Reck
New Inspectors Appointed to Succeed Former Officials
Captain Andrew L Hall and Harry Lord named instant United States inspectors of hulls and boilers succeeding Captain Rh Whitney and R C Turner. Both new appointees are well known local mariners. Hall served 16 years with Pacifico Steamship Co and Lord spent 20 years in the US Lighthouse Engineer Service, most recently as chief engineer of the tender Heather.
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Andrew L. Hall
Harry Lord
United States
Hulle
Butlers
Rh. L. Whitney
R C. Turner
Hoth
Hall
Pacifico Steamship Co
Mr. Lord
United States Lighthouse Engineer Service
Heather
Albatross Arrives After Alaska Commission Voyage
The cutter Albatross and its United States field commission arrived in port after a two months cruise in Alaskan waters. Appointed last winter by President Roosevelt, the group completed its first investigative trip. The Ratherton gannelion traps, etc, were inspected.
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Albatross
United States Field Commission
Troops Fire On Escort in Shaibya Killing and Wounding
Advices report 100 Mampehire regiment and 100 Bombay infantry escorting a party into Shaibya were treacherously fired upon near a village. One killed and one wounded. Troops retaliated as villagers were killed in the ensuing clash.
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Constantinople
Mampehire Regiment
Bombay Infantry
Shaibya
Ously
Commission Reports Valuable Information for Washington
A fragment notes that any findings by the commission will be reported to authorities in Washington, implying substantial information gathered during their inquiry.
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Washington
Infants Fall After Errorless Seattle Outburst
In a low scoring tilt hosted by Butte, Seattle rode steady defense and timely hits to a 6 4 win. Stricknett allowed six hits while Dowling struggled on offense. Hunkle made a remarkable catch and doubled McNichols, as the infant team failed to capitalize with runners on base.
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Stutte
Stricknett
Dowling
Hunkle
Freeman
McNichols
Pilezy Werd
Maasy
Wee
Fatteries Standings Highlight Club Matchups
In a brief league note, Dowling and Swindells face Btricklett and Branley as clubs show top standings. Scores listed include Spokane 84 to 50 over Balt Lake with Alo Butte.
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Dowling and
Swindells
Btricklett and
Branley
Lest
Soreedos
Alo Butte
Spokane Balt Lake
Colonel Esaridge Dead After Manila Wound
Col Richard L Bakridge, Twenty Seventh United States Infantry retired, died at Manila military hospital on Ate 2 percent from a wound received at Bantiongo in the Spanish American War. He commanded several posts and leaves a wife and grown children. A separate jury verdict favored the defendant in a three year old personal injury case against Carstens Bros from a wagon accident.
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Richard
Makridge
Richard L Bakridge
Colon
Twenty-seventh
United States Infantry
Manila
Col
Bukridge
Bantiongo
Hekridge
Thurman Keefe
Carstens Bros
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Longass Narrows
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BUTTE
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