Capitol Meets Uncertain as Roof Trusses Delay Legislature Site
Olympia reports indicate the next legislature may convene in the old capitol due to roof trusses not shipping until December 1, delaying arrival before January 1. The secretary of state and governor consider quarters and the old building’s dilapidated condition. officials expect a decision on meeting place within days.
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Capitol
Olympia
Secretary of State
Capitol Commission
McBride
Stratton
Anthracite Operators Respond To Mitchell Statement
Washington reports that the anthracite operators publicly answered Mitchell�s statement through Recorder Wright. Fow ler denounces the United Mine Workers as demoralizing and tyrannical, claiming the union lowers efficiency and spurs strikes. Truesdale is especially harsh, pleading no recognition of the order and noting federal courts deem it unlawful. Olyphant objects to recognizing the union, warning its shifting membership prevents binding contracts.
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Washington, D. C
Mitchell
Recorder Wright
Arbitration Commission
Baer
United Mine Workers
Fowler
Truesdale
America
Olyphant
Potter calls mine union recognition a great mistake
Bishop H Potter denounces mine operators refusal to recognize the United Mine Workers of America in Duluth interview. He says the labor unions have come to stay and the decision will be proven wrong sooner or later.
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Bishop Potter
Duluth, Minn
H. Potter
United Mine Workers of America
Judge Morrow Declares Salt Trust Injunction Permanent
United States circuit court Judge Morrow makes permanent the previously granted injunction against the Salt Trust with all defendants named except Imperial Salt Co. The Inland Crystal Salt Co. of Salt Lake City is cited to appear and show cause why a writ should not be made perpetual.
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San Francisco
United States Circuit Court
Morrow
The
Salt Trust
Imperial Salt Co
Combine
Inland Crystal Salt Co
Salt Lake City
Mitchell the First Witness in Miner Arbitration Hearings
In Scranton on November 15 the arbitration commission opened its first judicial session with a large defense and miners’ counsel. John Mitchell testified, outlining miners' demands, dangers, pay disparities, and the need for a coal wage system. Wilcox cross examined to probe union power amid plans for a trade agreement.
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Scranton
Arbitration Commission
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Order of
United Mine Workers
Wilcox
Thanksgiving Proclamation by Governor McBride
Olympia November 13 1902 Governor Henry McBride proclaims Thanksgiving Day for Washington state designating Thursday November 27 as a day of festival and prayer urging charity and gratitude and directing observance across churches and homes with the state seal affixed on November 12 1902.
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Olympia
McBride
United States
Henry McBride
State of Washington
State of
Washington
A. D
Henry M’ Bride
Injunctions Halt Tax Sales Of Rail Road Property
Judge Hallet in the U S circuit court issued injunctions preventing tax sales of Denver & Rio Grande and Colorado railway property in Arapahoe Park and Rio Grande counties. The orders shift the dispute between the railroads and state authorities to federal court and pave the way for similar injunctions in other counties planning sales.
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Denver
Denver & Rio Grande and Colorado Railway
Arapahoe
Park and Rio Grande
Hallet
United States Circuit Court
Chamberlain Holds Talks With Boer Generals
London reports Joseph Chamberlain colonial secretary held a long conference with Generals Botha and De larey. The consultations aimed at discussing a proposed visit to South Africa though details were not released.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Botha
Delarey
Water mining of coal from sunken barges in Long Island Sound
A Bridgeport wrecking company pursues coal mining in the waters of Long Island Sound where sunken barges hold vast coal supplies. The method uses sweep boats to locate wrecks, divers to assess them, and suction pumps or buckets to lift coal into lighters. A 100 ton cargo at ten dollars per ton would yield about a thousand dollars daily profit.
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Longsland Sound
Bridgeport
Skating The Year Round On Oregon Ice Lakes Found
In Baker County two Oregon lakes were recently discovered to keep their surfaces frozen year round enabling perpetual skating. C. M. Sage notes the natural phenomenon as a notable local curiosity.
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Oregon
Baker County
C. M. Sage
Grand Niece of Washington Hosts Noted Society Leader
Mrs Attila Morosini of New York enjoys two distinctions she is Washingtons grand-niece and a renowned society hostess. Previously Mary Caroline Washington Bond she married into New Yorks wealthy banking circle and remains a sought after guest. She resides at Riverdale on the Hudson and hosts gatherings that are regarded as high honors. She is an accomplished pianist and harpist who maintains a refined view of life beyond gilded society. A Washington keepsake she cherishes is a garter buckle worn by the first president. A diamond toothed dog in Philadelphia drew attention during a veterinary hospital stay and a Parisian chic French poodle with many tricks belongs to a Trenton, New Jersey owner. The dog behind the tooth diamond was inspired by the Fitzsimmons spectacle.
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Normal School
Olympia
McBride
Ellensburg Normal School
Cheney
Kittitas
Pierce
Yakima
King and Thurston
Attila Morosini
New York
George Washington
Mary Caroline Washington Bond
East
Washington
Trenton
N. J
Philadelphia Record
Fitzsimmons
Pugilist
Beauty may be only skin deep
New York Tribune notes a quip about appearance and lasting impact while reflecting on public perception and social commentary. The remark contrasts surface beauty with the broader impression it leaves, framed in a light, witty tone.
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Portland
Granite Mountains
Cornucopia
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Panhandle
Baker City
Oregon Lakes
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Didmond Tooth
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Somerville Journal
Mrs. Attilo Morobimi
D. C. Vammen
G St
Heron
Aberdeen
Humbolt
Fred Hewitt
Propr
Heron and
F Sts
Aberdeen, Wash
S. K. Bowes, Propr
Heron Street
W. W. Wren
Heron ST
Thomas R. Hayes
Bellefonte
Penn
Harry A. Hayes
Hayes & Hayes, Bankers
J. G. Lewis
C. W. Miller
Aberdeen State Bank
Transact
George L. Hilton
San Francisco Examiner
Heron ST. Aberdeen
R. P.porter
Choice Brands
W& Tickets
iCence
VIA
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Duluth
Minneapolis
Chicago
A. B. C. Denniston, G. W. P. A
First Avenue
Seattle
Henpechke
New York Tribune
Aberdeen Hotel
New Management
Money. Co
P. Whitney
Geo. A. Woodward
F Street
Wishkah Hotel
Charley Matteus
Wishkah Street
Herald Office
Montesano
W. E. Crist
Palace Restaurant
Wash
S. Tadejevich
Mitchell Restaurant
Mitchell & Co
Central Restaurant
M. Antich
Walters
Wishkah
Wishkah St
Fred Redinger
Fish Market
Michael Finn
Wishkahst
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