Immense Coal Bins Destroyed by Fire at Capertown
Fire at Victoria Coal Co. pits in Capertown destroyed immense coal bins. Reported to possibly be the work of strikers, with a blazing car tramway, water shortage hindering containment, and the mine under guard by owners suspected of safeguarding strike interests. Local capitalists from New York connected to the plant accused by some of instigating the event.
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Victoria Coal Co
Capertown
Permt
New W. Va
York
Pind Hwi
Parry to Visit Anthracite Fields on Strike Inquiry
San Francisco Fire Commissioner J. B. Parry, in Chicago to study city fire systems, will depart tomorrow for the anthracite coal fields to gather data on the strike and its causes. He plans to address labor organizations on his return to the coast and solicit miners.
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Chicago
Parry
San Francisco
Fire Department
Stine
Armen May Wiggle Out of Her Trouble
A sensational trial centers on Lila Young and companions at a theater event. Jurors hear testimonies about drunken spending and alleged theft while defense contends intoxication affected memory. Acquittal is widely predicted as the case heads to a verdict.
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Armen
Marines Safeguard Panama Train From Insurgents
From Washington a dispatch says a guarded passenger train to Panama ferries a machine gun aboard. Marines will maintain unobstructed transit as insurgents had halted the train but the danger was removed when the passenger service resumed.
Glose State Banking Department Closes Doors
State Banking Department closed this morning citing irregularities reported by the state superintendent. Officials say the action affects banks in the region and may involve liabilities approaching a half million.
Pig tails and half drowned Chinamen in typhoon chaos
A typhoon aboard the Ping Suey bound from Hongkong drenched 300 Chinamen returning from Singwa Hongkong. Water swept over decks and port-holes as passengers clung to wreckage and luggage, many lost or saved as crew battled the sea.
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Hongkong
Matheson
Singwa- Hongkong
Bayles Succeeds In Town. Vedder Noted Female Leader
Mr Bayles succeeded in town, with Mrs F N Vedder, the only woman to hold the highest municipal office, highlighted as a historic achievement.
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Bayles
F. N. Vedder
Two Men Arrested After Waterfront Encounter
John McDonald a cook and Jim my Jones a waiter were involved in a melee on the waterfront this morning and were arrested by Policeman Helms.
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John McDonald
Jimmy Jones
Helms
Washery kept open as strikers mass at Mahanoy
An army of strikers gathered at the North Mahanoy washery in Pennsylvania to block non union men from reporting for work. Troops arrived by special train from Shenandoah but no clash occurred and the scene remained quiet.
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Mahanoy
Shenandoah
Married on the rolling deep aboard City of Seattle
A Seattle heavy mine operator C. Anderson and Mrs Ida Kellogg of Dawson wed aboard the steamer City of Seattle, near Juneau after arrival from Gay. Captain Nicholson officiated last Sunday night. the groom reportedly forgot the required five dollar marriage fee.
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Oe C. Anderson
Seattle
Piior Wales Island
Ida Kellogg
Dawson
Gay
Nicholson
Juneau
Benedict
Racing in the Arctic ends in a candle City race loss
The four month voyage of the schooner Nellie Cole Mariner from Kotzebue sound to Beattie ends with a loss to the steamer Sadie in a close race to Candle City. Captain Larsen notes a fine trip but laments the Arctic ice hampering luck. G W Slatter, miner of Lucky Star claim, arrives by mistake aboard the Coleman and recounts plans for Candie Creek and Kobuck country prospecting.
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Nellie Coleman
Kotzebue Sound
Nome
Larsen
Candle City
Sadie
Anne
Beattie
Beringses
G. W. Slatter
Candie
Beatile
Slatter
Ter
Larson
Candie Creek
Carmen
Hotel in a Warehouse During Port Unrest
Report from the Pacific Coast Co. describes a warehouse hotel for longshore workers with seven bunks and three Chinese cooks, previously living near docks. Nonunion staff fear strikers and some workers slip away. company officials deny losses while police patrol the wharf amid intense tensions.
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Pacific Coast Co
Therao Pot
Mh Tee
Senitrandonta
Waid
Pacifec Coam Co
Ite Wensels
Launch of the States ty by Siessie Ma comber in Iowa
Gov Cummins and his party leave Des Moines to attend the launching event of the States ty with Siessie Ma comber acting as sponsor for the occasion in Mage.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Cummins
Mage
Seumantenae
Siessie Macomber
Soldiers' bodies to be returned from Philippines for burial
Washington dispatch reports that all U S service members who died in the Philippines will be shipped home for burial at government expense. A U S Burial Corps detachment departed for the Philippines to prepare the bodies for shipment via Honolulu and onward to relatives.
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Washington, D. C
Philippines
United States Burial Corps
Honolulu
Barbers Fined for Licensing Violations in Justice Court
Three barbers were tried and fined in Justice George's court for practicing without licenses. T H Gagner owner of White Navy shop paid 20 pounds for employing an unlicensed barber. B Martell was fined 10 dollars and J P Pasteur 1 dollar with costs for barbering without a license in the Detroit shop. Case brought by state examiner F I Brown and supported by local barber William Delfel.
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Justice George's Court
T. H. Gagner
White Navy
Martell
J. P. Pasteur
Detroit
Coats
Gagner
F. ©. Brown
William Delfel
Pasteur
Weather Outlook for Seattle Tonight and Friday
Seattle and vicinity see unsettled and threatening conditions tonight and Friday with warmer trends and brisk south to west winds. Affected areas should expect variable cloud cover and possible showers as the system moves through.
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Seattle
Vicinity
It Wasnt Ping Pong On The Steamship Ping Suey
Officers aboard the steamship Ping Suey laugh over a joke about its name as a maiden on board asks the Chinese steward about a Chinese phrase. The ship continues unloading coal from five hatches with crates and rails in progress and a seemingly ample supply aboard.
Trial on Monday in Ballard murder case
Paul Underwood charged with the murder of his own child at Ballard spring will face trial Monday despite a bid for postponement. His motion for continuance alleging lack of counsel at detent hour was denied by Judge Grima thie this morning. The court noted lawyers need time to prepare and underwood may have new attorneys Page and 8. M. Bhip eres 3 omer E. B. Bhieldes of rok bay may be appointed if no counsel is ready by Monday.
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Paul Underwood
Ballard Test Spring
All Court
M. K
Grima
Page
M. Bhiperes
E. B. Bhieldes
Rok Bay
City Council Faces Private Power Plant Proposal
At an Arcade Lumber Hecianee building meeting the Moore Investment Company seeks permission to erect a private power plant and heating plant in the Arcade, transmitting light to two other buildings. Lighting was rejected but heating approval favored. critics say city rules discrimination favors electric firms and question municipal lighting plans and initial funding.
Kaiser Seeks Private Views From Roberts and Corbin
Berlin reports the kaiser asked Lord Roberts and General Corbin to write confidential notes on the recent army maneuvers before they left Germany. He showed keen anxiety to impress the honored visitors during their stay.
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Berlin
Kaiser
Lord Roberts
General Corbin
Germany
Steamship Combine Nearing Final Formation
New York reports a near completion of a transatlantic steamship combine. Deposits from major shareholders including J Pierpont Morgan are largely arranged. Ismay of White Star denies involvement while Wall Street expects Morgan control. The New Jersey based corporation will have vast capital and begin operations this year.
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Ismay
White Star Line
Wall Street
Morgan
Peary Returns North After Arctic Quest
The Windward brought Lieutenant Peary and Dr. Diedricks to the port this morning. Peary reports reaching latitude 81 27, the highest on the continent, with his party in good health aside from Mrs. Peary who is unwell. He notes scientific findings in the Arctic and plans for future expeditions aided by depots, open water routes, and reinforcements in U.S. Navy service.
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North
Sidney
Peary
Diedricks
Pole
Navy Department
United States
Sabine
Polar Sea
Hansen
Ee Ub
Seattle Manufacturers Target Electric Rates At Meeting
The Seattle Cataract Co. attorney Thomas B. Hardin told the Manufacturers Association that Seattle power customers pay double the price charged in other cities. A five member committee will study why electric companies hold up consumers and report at the next meeting on Tuesday the 30th. Critics blame city franchise terms and city council restrictions for Seattle’s higher rates while Tacoma power runs at half the Seattle price. A plan to create small private plants was discussed as an alternative.
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Seattle
Thomas BR. Hardin
Seattle Cataract Co
L. M. Wood
Thomas PB. Hardin
Seattle Electric Co
Hardin
Tacoma
R. & Hopkins
Mane
Bankers Burial Leads to Notable Funeral of Nicholas Fish
The funeral for Nicholas Fish was held at St. Mark s Church and his vault burial followed beside Hamilton Fish s remains. Pallbearers included Louis Lorillard and Charles Peabody with a large secret society turnout. District Attorney Jerome outlined prosecutions noting the case stemmed from a drunken saloon brawl over cashing a check and a quarrel with Sharkey.
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New York
Nicholas Fish
St. Mark's Church
Hamilton Fish
Louis Lorillard
Charles Peabody
Jerome This
K. Fish
Sharkey
Fish
Tracy Reward Claim Filed Against Sheriff Justice
A 1A reward claim for Tracy is filed with Governor McBride by George Goldfinch, who aided in locating the outlaw at the Biddy ranch. The filing contests the claim of Constable Straub and his posse, with Sheriff Gardiner and four deputies noted in the dispute.
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Olympia
Tracy
McBride
George Goldfinch
Biddy Ranch
Gardiner
Straub
Oil field fires burn near Los Angeles tanks
A fire rages at the north end oil fields of Los Angeles with several storage tanks destroyed or burning near producing wells. Fire crews battle the blaze as flames threaten additional tanks and equipment.
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Los Angeles
Eureka Steamship Arrival Replaces Meteor on Timber Run
Globe Navigation Co. steamship Eureka is due to arrive from Eureka tomorrow. She was to carry railroad construction timbers from Eureka to Habopo Mexico, but the Meteor has taken her place for the assignment.
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Globe Navigation Co
Eureka
Habopo
Mex
Meteor
Reception for Rev Bell at St Mark's Rectory
A reception will be given to Rev. Bell curate of St. Mark's church in the rectory next Tuesday evening. Pa ell is going to take Parish in.
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Bell
St. Mark's Church
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