Disastrous Double Wreck On Southern Pacific Road
Reno dispatch reports a catastrophic double wreck on the Southern Pacific at Harney Nev last night at 8 30. One person is dead and several injured many seriously. A westbound freight collision destroyed an engine and damaged two sections while stage crews rushed to Reno and San Francisco hospitals. Dozens of named injured and their hometowns are listed including George Ashman of Dubels Pa J M Arnolds of Bellfeuch S D and other residents from Illinois Texas California and beyond.
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Reno
Nev
Harney
Themar Mason
Tauleburg
Fiest
Picemen
Ross
Pireman Lin- Wille
San Francisco
George Ashman
Dubels
J. M. Arnolds
Bellfeuch
Fannie Breyner
Morley
Edward Moore
Wellington
Kan
Isabella Phillips
Stony Point
Tex
Anna Rigs
St. Louis
Ellen A. Smith
Crown Point
Dentist Charged With Tapping Gas Pipe
Daniel Barnes filed a complaint with the prosecuting attorney alleging dentist M A Winningham of the Eitel building tapped a gas line before a Seattle Lighting meter. Winningham denies the accusation and says he will defend the case.
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Daniel Barnes
M. A. Winningham
Eitel
Seattle Lighting Company
Winningham
Divekeeper's Victim Bonded At Ten Thousand Dollars
Eva Bond Kelly, 17, the complainant against divekeeper Joe Marcelle, is held on $10,000 bonds to appear at trial and is under police matron supervision. William Kelly, her fiancé, is jailed for removing a witness from jurisdiction after she fled to Vancouver. Detectives arranged return from Victoria. she faces contempt of court as well.
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Eva Bond-Kelly
Joe Marcelle
Wiliam Kelly
Vancouver
B. C
Griffin
Hubbard
Freeman
Victoria
Patrons of the Pike Are Finally Avenged
Readers are reminded of the defunct Pike cafe at Second and Pike where patrons feel vindicated as the Hungarian orchestra, imported from Chicago for 395.50 in travel and expenses, failed to repay debts before the venue's bankruptcy. The piece notes the creditors' hopes and diners’ sour triumph as the music group’s impact lingers.
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Pike” Cafe
Eitel
Second
Pike
Chicago
Chamber of Commerce Opposes New County Court House
A chamber of commerce meeting heatedly debated bonds for a new court house on the Yesler triangle. Bar association members urged the project while chamber members argued against it, warning the school district would suffer and the old building could serve other uses. Architect Boone urged prioritizing park lands and public improvement bonds. The discussion touched on alleged discrimination amid broader civic debt questions.
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Bar Association
Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Boone
Alaskan Port Shipping Issue Tabled Again
The article notes that a proposed action by shippers at Alaskan ports was tabled, delaying any decision. It emphasizes ongoing debate and the stalled discussion without a firm resolution or new dates.
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Alaskan
Autoists Urged to Seek Amendment on Gasoline Storage
Fire Marshal Kellogg warned that in 60 days no autos may be stored in wooden buildings due to the gasoline limit. The ordinance bans more than one gallon of gasoline in wood structures, affecting cars carrying 10 to 12 gallons. He postponed enforcement to allow drivers to lobby the city council.
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Kellogg
James Martin Arrested After Train Stop Encounter
James Martin alighted from a passenger train at Union de pot at 8 o clock Wednesday morning and walked into Patrolman Glasscock's arms. No charge has been placed yet. He to a bartender. Martin took his arrest coolly and went to discuss his troubles.
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James Martin
Union Depot
Glasscock
Martin
Komura's Route Still Undecided Amid Health Update
Telegram from the Japanese consulate says Komura’s condition greatly improved and expected to leave the hospital by week’s end. It notes no definite decision on Taru’s route to Japan, and that he will depart Washington in the latter part of next week.
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Komura
Kotaru
Japan
Washington
Col Ward protests brutal beating of soldiers by constables
In Monterrey Col Ward of the Fifteenth Infantry protests brutal beating of soldiers by Constables Hinkland and Gracidia and calls for impeachment of the drunken officials. A trial is set for Tuesday.
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Monterrey
Cal
Col. Ward
Fifteenth Infantry
Hinkland
Gracidia
Graft Ran Riot In N. Y. Life Company
In New York the New York Life President John A. McCall testified that he controlled the company’s money and made large advances to Andrew Hamilton for real estate. He could not explain Hamilton’s bank balance or how funds were used. McCall claimed no audits, denied payments to legislators, and said Hamilton handled estate and legal services for sizable salaries. In Chicago, Western Life Indemnity policyholders demanded full details of a proposed sale and re insurance.
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New York
John A. McCall
The
New York Life
Andrew Hamilton
Hamilton
McCall
Hughes
Alton B. Parker
Democratic State Committee
Witness
Parker
Chicago
Western Life Indemnity Company
Puget Sound Rail Project Faces Major Engineering Feat
The proposed north bank route along the Columbia River by Northern Pacific and Great Northern promises one of the Wests toughest engineering tasks. Though under 200 miles, costs will be high and Cape Horn will see especially costly drilling. The line may rival the Oregon Railroad & Navigation in terrain while lacking underground glacier hazards. The project could shift traffic battles with Harriman in Pastern Washington region.
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Columbia River
Seattle
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Lyle
Columbia River & Northern Railroad
Vancouver
Cape Horn
Cnt
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Harriman
Belle Readon Charged With Perjury in Suit Case
Belle Readon faces perjury charges after admitting she had little property besides a sewing machine and claiming poverty. She had sued Joseph Johnson for 5000 dollars in May for breach of promise and was arraigned Wednesday on the perjury accusation with a 1000 dollar bond.
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Johnson
Miss Readon
Belle Readon
Joseph Johnson
Rochester
Pike Street
Man Thrown From Train Car Into Bay Rescued
Eugene Deatherage a traveling salesman fell from the rear of a Great Northern coach Monday evening as passengers surged to fight. He cried out and was saved by a trainman at Cedar Street bay shore.
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Eugene Deatherage
Great Northern
Wes
Cedar Street
Gas Franchise Not Considered For Lack Of City Engineer
Owing to the absence of City Engineer Thomson from the city, the gas franchise was not taken up by the corporations committee Wednesday afternoon, the committee not meeting. Thomson may have to report on gas plants from Dresden and other European cities and could also propose changes for a spur track sought by the Great Northern. Philadelphia reports an exhibition of the California women's drill corps conferring grand decoration during the Sovereign Grand Lodge I O OF convention.
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Thomson
Corporations Committee
Dresden
Great Northern
Philadelphia
California
Sovereign Grand Lodge I, O, O. PF
Wife's Sister Had Too Many Callers In Divorce Court
The Benson divorce case reveals a tense split as Anna Benson sues C A Benson for cruelty and asks an injunction to stop him from selling a restaurant. Benson counters that his wife pressured him and hosted her sister’s guests nightly while he provided weekly pin money and laments lack of appreciation. He denies balancing property claims and asks for division of gifts and different living arrangements.
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C. A. Tengen
Anna Benson
C. A. Benson
Benson
A. Benson
Henson
Sho
Merry Fight Over Telephone Franchise
A Columbia dispute over a telephone franchise leads to a writ of mandamus to force Mayor Phalen to sign the ordinance. The council approved 3 to 2 but the mayor objects to a 50 year term, favoring 30 years. Applicants Nichols Marsh and Pierson back local capital for a system linking Columbia and Rainier valley with Sunset and Independent lines amid local political feuding.
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Columbia
Superior Court
W. W. Phalen
Citizens’ Telephone Company
Ralph D. Nichols
Eugene A. Marsh
van R. Pierson
Enterprise
The
Rainier Valley
Independent Telephone Company
Sunset Telephone Company
Phalen
Nichols
Columbia City
D. W. Brown
F. C. Thompson
Great Northern Liner Dakota Sets Sail Amid Big City Sendoff
At Smiths Cove dock the Dakota cleared for the Orient with 2500 on board and 23000 tons of cargo. Passengers included Howard James and seven of eight Japanese envoys returning home. Also aboard were 17 missionaries and five insular workers bound for Manila and various Oriental stations.
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Great Northern Steamship Company
Dakota
Great Northern
Smiths Cove
Orient
Japan
Howard James
James
Seattle
Ishioji
Portland
Chicago
Orient Af
Ter
American Board of Commissioners Sions
Manila
No Inquest Planned After Boy Falls Down Elevator Shaft
Deputy Coroner Wiltsie visited the scene of the tragedy where Moore Holt Johnson, 12, was killed by falling down an elevator shaft and stated that no inquest would be held as it is believed the boy merely lost his balance. Funeral services will be at St. Clement's church at 3 p.m. Thursday.
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Wiltsie
Moore Holt Johnson
St. Clement's Church
Boy Robbed At Union Street In Front Of Library
The 10 year old son of Mrs. Lt. Nolan of 161 Valley was beaten and robbed of his wheel on Union Street in front of the Public library Monday evening. He arrived home with torn clothing and bruises, and gave police a description of the older assailant. Mrs. Nolan reported the incident Tuesday morning.
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Lt. Nolan
161 Valley
Union
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