Public rail line dangers prompt city review in Seattle
The Seattle Star reports repeated streetcar accidents in Seattle tied to defective equipment and lax regulations. It cites collisions and near-misses on the Madison Street cable line and other routes, blaming managers and owners for unsafe conditions. The piece calls for thorough inspections and mandatory repairs to improve safety.
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Beattie
Granta Street
Firat Avenue
Madison Street
Third Avenue
Second
First Avenues
Gibson
Ths City
Boxing News Roundup from City Venues and Signings
Weaved In the Roped Arena reports match signings for October dates across cities. Hart to meet Murphy again October 21, White vs Ashe October 2, Burns vs Kerwin September 29, Boyle vs Broad at Yonkers. McGovern-Palmer receipts at 14922 with winners’ share 5009. Dwyer vs Appel tonight. winner to face Kearne-Ofrien winner. McGovern to resume theater engagement. Harris plans country tour. Lean seeks Harris rematch. Harris holds decision over Lean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sig. Hart
Billy Murphy
Tommy White
Kid” Ashe
Cincinnati
Charlie Burns
George Kerwin
Louisville
Crocky” Boyle
Philadelphia
Kid” Broad
Cleveland
Waverly Athletic Club
Yonkers
Jack Dwyer
Boston
Harry Appel
Broadway Athletic Club
Dwyer
Kearne-O Frien
Terry McGovern
Gay Morning Glories
Sam Harris
Casper Lean
New York
The Pace That Kills In The Business Woman
A critique of the overstrained modern woman who “sees to things” and mothers every detail. She hires help, polishes dress, corrects copy, and frets about others, leading to constant worry and nervous strain.
May slash the prices of paper
The Paper trust profits from raised prices may be niped as smaller mills boost capacity. New mills enter the market and existing producers resume output before contract expirations. Competition could force a retreat from another price rise to former levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Paper Trust
Delightful Child and the Shy Conversation
A man visits a woman with a fearful daughter and tries to engage the child. The mother uses coaxing bribes and threats to coax a response, but the child ignores her and returns to her picture book. The man reflects on the child's honest reply saying she is not rude, just shy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernal
Breach of Promise at Third Avenue Theater Closes Soon
Nevdve Amusements reports strong business for A Breach of Promise at Third Avenue theater with crowded houses each performance. The show closes Saturday night with a matinee that afternoon. The Heart of Chicago opens Sunday for a week, featuring Chicago fire and scenic effects. Gus Hill’s Vanity Pair opens tomorrow at Seattle theater for three nights at popular prices, with a large company and notable principals.
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Third Avenue Theater
Chicago
Masonic Temple
Madison
State Streets
Gus Hil
Seattle
Howe
Tacoma
Boston Lyric Opera Company
Frattle Theater
Vanity Fair
P.L
P.1
P.I
Witty Reflections on Men Women and Love
A jumble of humorous sayings contrasts male and female behavior on money sincerity romance and marriage. The piece parodies attitudes with quips about ministers stockings and love letters, ending with a wry note on satisfaction in marriage.
Bicycle shop worker suffers severe facial burns in gasoline fire
Howard Brown, a colored bicyclist at Charles H. Jones' bicycle repair shop on Weatfield Avenue, Cramer Hill, cleaned cloth with gasoline. He dropped gasoline on his face and lit a cigarette, causing his cheeks and neck to blister as flames enveloped his face.
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Philadelphia
Howard Brown
Charles H. Jones
Weatfeld Avenue
Cramer Hill
Attempt to Delay Work Sparks City Frustration
City Engineer Thompson reports Eastern venture interests pressured Cedar River Water Pipe makers for larger orders and delayed release. He halted the plan and pipe manufacture returned to normal. Officials say advocates seek a longer franchise and will press the matter again with the city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. James
Corporations Committee
Council
Thompson
Steet Trust
Mr Thompson
Keeton
Floral Etiquette in Paris 1809 Dress Code
In Paris during the 1809 season a decree lists flower order for men. Early constitutional use Russian violets, afternoon caste dark red carnations, theater white carnations, dinner party orchids, and at the dance gardenia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gardenia
Toledo Operators Quietly Seek Western Trenton Combine
Reported moves by Toledo and Western Trenton operators aim to form a regional combine. Police morning arrest of Charien Abbott on clothing theft tied to a room in Colby Low name.
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Toledo
Relde
Wesstern of
Trenton
Charien Abbott
McDonald
Wes
Colby Low
Larry Wilson Bound Over For Theft From Landlady
Larry Wilson was bound over to the Superior court yesterday on one charge of stealing $190 from Mrs. Lewis, landlady of the Fremont logging house. Wilson was formerly a porter at that place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Wilson
Superior Court
Lewis
Fremont
Wilson
Porter
War over Ads at Seattle Theater Sparks Paper Spat
A Seattle theater manager and the P-L paper wage war over advertising terms and free seats. The saga spans chapters in the paper with threats, notices, and bright titles as the Vanity Fair run is teased and challenged.
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P.-L
J. P. Howe
Beatthe Theater
Howe
Breakfast Table Beauty Passes Daily Test
A woman who looks pretty at the breakfast table is pretty without doubt. Charm at a ball differs from daily morning wear and homely surroundings. The test lies in sunlit mornings, simple clothing, and the family breakfast scene. If smile, speech, and temper shine, beauty endures beyond special occasions.
Beattie Milk and Meat Inspection Seen as Inadequate
Citizens warn that Beattie’s health department has only four inspectors for a rapidly growing city. Inspector Frasch covers a vast district, handles meat markets, and assists in milk inspections, leaving dangerous gaps in sanitary oversight. An odor dispute at a Western avenue meat market highlights overstretched duties and calls for better staffing.
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Beattie
Star
Health Department
Frasch
Pike Street
Third Avenue
Second Avenue
Robert Franch
Beatdes
Seattle
Western Avenue
Celestiale
No Riches If She Weds The Prince
Mme Ma belle Swift daughter of Chicago millionaire packer B C Swift faces disinheritance if she proceeds with a conditional engagement to Prince Alexis Karageorgevitch heir to the Serbian throne. Swift's consent is needed to avoid her being declared merely a morganatic wife if the prince ascends. She is 21 and he is over 40.
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Chicago
Mme Mabelle Swift
B.C. Swift
Alexis Karageorgevitch
Mr. Swift
Morganatt
Migration from Dahomey prompts French tensions
Mall advices from Plymouth report that a head tax in Dahomey has driven many natives across borders into British territories. French authorities fear the exodus could trigger serious trouble, with further cannibalistic practices alleged among the natives.
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London
Mall
Plymouth
West Africa
Dahomey
Pritiesh
Mills Is Firm for Arbitration
Winnipeg dispatch reports Hon. David Mills of Ottawa, minister of justice, reaffirming that Americans should submit the Alaska boundary dispute to arbitration, with Canadians assured victory and access to Pacific ports. He plans to visit penitentiaries in the territories and British Columbia en route to the West.
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Winnipeg
Man
David Mills
Ottawa
Canada
Dominion
Pacific
Territories
British Columbia
Corset Trust Planned with $20 Million Capital
Details of a proposed corset trust announced in New Haven indicate formation in Newark next week with a capital of 20 million dollars. Managers include Strouse Adler of New Haven Roth Goldsmith of New York and Warner Bros of Bridgeport.
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New Haven
Styles of Eating Across Nations
An observation from the Golden Penny on how English and American dining customs are viewed by foreigners. It contrasts Russians who nibble weapons, French use bread with meals, Germans bite with a menacing knife, Swedes cut tiny pieces, Italians mix spoons and forks, Japanese and Chinese table tools pose challenges, and Greeks swallow large bites leading to troubles with digestion.
Memorial Services for Rev William Davies at Welsh Presbyterian
Memorial services honoring Rev. William Davies former pastor of the Welsh Presbyterian church will be held at the church on Sunday morning at 10 30 in Welsh language conducted in Welsh.
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William Davies
Welsh Presbyterian Church
Liquid Air Trust Formed In New York With 10 Million Capital
The Tripler Liquid Air Co organized in New York with capital of 10 million dollars to acquire patent rights and processes for manufacturing and using liquid air. Charles B. Tripier serves as president, Frank J. Cannon as vice president, Philip K. Reynolds as secretary, and BE. A. Kirkham as treasurer.
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New York
Tripler Liquid Air Co
Charles EB. Tripier
Charles B. Tripier
Frank J. Cannon
Philip K. Reynolds
BE. A. Kirkham
Man Arrested Over $500 Claim In Death of Thomas Bauman
In Ingles Indiana Peter Hoyle farmer was arrested on a charge of shooting and killing Thomas Bauman. Hoyle posted a bond of 7.40 to answer before the grand jury. A prior year death at Bauman’s saloon was ruled a self inflicted death amid prosecution fears. A $500 payoff claim links Hoyle to Bauman with further physician testimony supporting offers to shoot or poison. Grand jury to probe Monday.
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Inglish
Ind
Peter Hoyle
Thomas Bauman
Boyle
Thomas A. Tauman
Mie
United States Revenue Department
Asult
Hoyle
Bauman
Polaon Hauman
Aphorisms and Maxims Collated From Various Authors
A collection of concise sayings from Ben Johnson Thomson W M Taylor Sands J Martyn Home Thomas Scott C Simmons Longfellow and Steele. The entries cover virtue integrity industry influence and the consequences of actions. The tone is moral and reflective with emphasis on conscience education and self improvement.
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Ben Johnson
Thomson
W. M. Taylor
Sands
J. Martyn
Thomas Scott
C. Simmons
Longfellow
Steele
Why Such Questions Mark a Reformer's Daily Riddles
A reflective piece asks why paregoric eases a baby crying yet life for a miller remains grind. It ponders why women’s rights and wedding rites differ. It wonders why crying women fail as auctioneers and why reformers start at home. It questions the bore of a maltiest cali ber and the typical man’s restless urge to do the impossible.
Great Slugs of Gold in Pacific Coast Mines
Pacific Coast Gold Mining Co operates forty one active mines now. Investors are urged to buy stock on the Seattle and Northwestern Mining exchange as the company exploits rich deposits.
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Pacific Coast Gold Mining Co
Seattle & Northwestern Mining Exchange
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Seattle Star
Ih Writs & Co. Publishers
Wiis
Ferro
Telephone Pike
Rg F Chase Boatnnes
Max Sake
Peatthco
Washington
Nevdve Amusements
Eve
Adam Wan
Steel Trust
Cedar River
F ‘Ng Avenue
First Avenue
J.P. Howe
Woodhouse
Yilman
HE - Coal
Hird Avenue Theatre
M . W. M. B. Lewnsnd
Dee
Attle Theater
J. Howe
Olimpic Hall
J. Wilson
Leanee
Franch
Frosch
MILLS
Seattle Transfer CO
Memorial Services
Liquid Air Trust
H. H. Dearborn & Co
Haller
San Diego Fruit Co
Cas & Electric Co
Cherry Street
Welsbach's
Pigott & French CO
Washington St
Linotype
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