Weekly roundup of national and international notices
National Grange names Mason Jones of Indiana as national worthy master and Postmaster Wilson of Brooklyn resigns over promotions. Count von Hatzfeldt-Wildenburg dies at the German embassy in London. British Columbian expedition plans to search Cocos Island for buried treasure. Transport Thomas sails from Manila with troops and prisoners. US Mortgage filed on oil properties in Ohio. Singh family member enters Northwestern University medical college. Illinois boards face injunction over railroad franchises. Barracks prepare to ship 350 men to the Philippines. Indian cavalry to switch from swords to rifles. Oil well near Beaumont yields 150 barrels daily. St Louis bans prize fighting. Knights of Labor oppose shipping subsidy. Jamaica to tax oranges exported. Rosecrans sails to Manila with 500 troops. Yale tops Princeton 12 0. Cornell over Columbia 23 0. Wisconsin tops Minnesota 18 0. Banquet honors Gen Randall in Portland. Queensbury bankruptcy shows estate debt reduced after travels.
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National Grange
Mason Jones
Indiana
Wilson
Brooklyn
N. Y
Count von Hatzfeldt-Wildenburg
Great Britain
United States Telephone Company
Cleveland Trust Company
Ohio
Sophia Ramba Owes Singh
Maharajah Dhuleep Singh
India
Women’s Medical College
Northwestern University
Lincoln Street
Chicago
Groscup
United States District Court
Illinois State Board of Equalization
Union Traction
Chicago Consolidated Traction Companies
Columbus, O
San Francisco
Philippines
Simla
London Daily Express
Hardin County
Texas
Beaumont
Jamacca
United States
Rosecrans
Portland
Manila
Twenty-eighth Infantry
Yale
Princeton
Cornell
Columbia
Wisconsin
Minnesota
George M. Randall
Department of the Columbia
Commercial Club
Macedonian chief seeks to wed Miss Stone
A Dalziel Sofia dispatch says Peka Pasha, leader of Miss Stone's captors, loves the missionary and wants to marry her. Miss Stone refuses advances but remains detained in his house awaiting her decision.
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London
Saloonkeepers Fined in Walla Walla Court
Albert Niebergall, a city council member, pled guilty to opening his saloon on Sunday November 10 and paid a $30 fine. Eppeete John Bachtold also pleaded guilty and paid a similar amount. Eight similar cases were brought by Prosecuting Attorney Cain, with more to come later in the week.
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Walla Walla
Albert Niebergall
Niebergall
Eppetee
John Bachtold
Cain
Seattle Markets Offerings For Producers On Dock and Car
Local dealers list round lot prices across commodities in Seattle with grain oats and wheat values, eggs, butter, poultry, livestock, hides and wool. Notable figures include live hens at 10 cents, turkeys up to 138 cents, beef cattle around 4 to 6 cents per pound, and Western Washington wool at 12 cents.
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Seattle
Puget Sound
Washington
Timothy
Washington News Roundup of Local Incidents and Developments
The Seattle area reports a new high school building nearing occupancy on March 1. Dr. Powell Reeves dies of a suspected cause. A fourth rural mail route may begin from Colfax. Five contraband Japanese seized in Seattle from British Columbia. John Irkee, former Clarke county poor farm resident, dies by hanging. A Kelso rider injured in a saddle accident. Over half a million dollars’ worth of horses sold for British forces. U S engineer office seeks a new Fremont office and canal right of way removals. Pullman cattle buyers arrive at Garfield with 500 head of Shorthorn and Hereford stock. Multnomah defeats Washington University 16 to 4. Bertha brings 88 passengers from Copper River. A $300,000 Seattle Lumber Exchange building planned. Walla Walla opens a ladies rest room. Sunnyside committee to discuss Mabton Sunnyside railroad with NP and WA Irrigation Co. Northern Pacific officials in Spokane spark talk of possible extensions.
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Colfax
Seattle
British Columbia
John Irkee
Clarke County
Lake Washington Canal
United States Engineer's Office
Engineer’s Department
Fremont
James Walters
Pullman
Garfield
Multnomah
Washington University
Walla Walla
Sunnyside
Northern Pacific Company
Washington Irrigation Company
Mabton
Sunnysine
Vinegar From Prunes Aims To Boost Prune Industry
Experiments at Oregon Agricultural College show refuse prunes can be turned into high quality vinegar. Prof. G M Morgan reports the method yields acetic acid of 2.16 percent in four weeks, far above cider vinegar, promising a new revenue source for Washington and Oregon prune growers. Pamphlets and journal announcements will follow.
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Seattle
Oregon Agricultural College
G. M. Morgan
Rainier Grand
Washington
Oregon
Oregon Institution
Morgan
Eighteen Vulcan Iron Works machinists return to work
Eighteen striking machinists at Vulcan Iron works resume work this morning after a June 20 stoppage. They adopt a nine hour day and union replacements replace non union workers, completing the unionization of the plant. The total returning workers exceed thirty and observers foresee a general Seattle shop settlement likely on the nine hour schedule.
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Seattle
Navy
Vulcan Iron Works
Vulcan Ironworks
Ex-President Grover Cleveland Ill at Princeton Home
Reports from Princeton indicate Grover Cleveland, recently back from a gunning trip, took ill with a chill and threatened pneumonia. He is reported very much improved and not believed to be in danger.
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Trenton
N. J
Princeton
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Considine Cleared in Slaying Case After Deliberations
Seattle report says John W. Considine was found not guilty of murder in the case of William L. Meredith after a three hour jury deliberation. Jurors declined to discuss ballots or deliberation details amid public scrutiny. In Vancouver, British Columbia, civil engineer W. A. Bauer explains a boundary surveying error near Mount Baker caused miners to misplace claims, predicting a boom next season due to rich prospects.
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Seattle
John W. Considine
King County Court House
William L. Meredith
Siex
Mary
Emory
Aga
Haney
Vancouver
B.C
W. A. Bauer
Mount Baker
Mr. Bauer
United States
Bauer
Tragic Bullion mine fire nets heavy losses at Teluride
A fire at the Bullion tunnel mouth in Teluride Colorado caused deadly gas and smoke to fill the mine. About 72 bodies were found with estimates approaching 100 dead overall. The day shift had just begun and many workers were trapped as exits filled with gas. Half escaped before warning.
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Teluride
Colo
Colorado
Bullion
Bank Robbery Leaves Three Dead Two Wounded
Greenville bank near Sioux Rapids is robbed after vault blown and cash stolen. Robbers fired on a posse at Albert City Saturday, wounding City Marshal Lodine and businessman Sunblad. one robber fatally shot. Sunblad dies Sunday. Lodine in critical condition. the dying robber admits the Greenville raid.
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Sioux City
Greenville
Sioux Rapids
Th Bank of
Albert City
C. J. Lodime
John Sunblad
Lodine
Test Washington coal for navy use planned
Washington reports a navy test of Pacific coast coal to determine fitness for warships. Admiral Bradford had said no Pacific coal met standards and all naval coal must come from the East. Representative Jones urged tests. four pound samples will be required for evaluation.
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Washington
Navy Department
Bureau of Equipment
Bradford
Pacific Coast
Representative Jones
Secretary of the Navy
Department
Naval Establishment
Aguinaldo Seeks Access to Congress for Filipino Desires
Aguinaldo writes Gen. Chaffee requesting permission to address Congress and present Filipino wishes. He wants eight companions, four of whom are Guam prisoners, with others prominent in Manila. Sixto Lopez seeks oath exemption on arrival in Manila. A Manila fund aims to block Gen. Torres execution, urging congressmen to intervene.
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Manila
Aguinaldo
Gen. Chaffee
Philippines
Congress
Guam
Sixto Lopez
United States
Europe
Hongkong
Gov. Taft
Gen. Torres
Ultimatum to Brigands in Miss Stone Case
Sofia reports Mr Dickinson has sent an ultimatum to the brigands giving six days to accept a ransom. The Vienna Post cites the former Macedonian committee member as author of the offer. The Telegraph dispatch confirms the amount at $12,000 and warns withdrawal if not paid.
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Sofia
Dickinson
Vienna Post
Miss Stone
London
Collision near Blair kills twenty five Japanese workers
A fast freight crashed into a work train on a curve of the Northern Pacific near Blair Montana killing 25 Japanese laborers and injuring four others. Conductor Krause, the only white man injured, is only slightly bruised.
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Butte
Mont
Blair
Krause
Had a Hint From Russia in Dardanelles Crisis
Constantinople reports the sultan’s abrupt shift toward the French demand after a Russian envoy hinted that only swift obedience would keep France from forcing entry into the Dardanelles. The visit signaled Russia’s readiness to back Turkey’s stance.
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Constantinople
Anaseador
Porte
Dardalles
Russia
Hague Court Rules It Cannot Hear Boer Appeal
The administrative council of the Court of Arbitration in The Hague announces it is incompetent to intervene in the Boer appeal. The November statement rejects direct intervention requests and leaves the matter unresolved.
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Hague Court of Arbitration
The
Hague
Administrative Council
Court of Arbitration
Pope's Death Rumors Stir Rome as Uncertainty Grows
A Rome dispatch reports growing speculation that the Pope's death may be near despite denials. The Embassy and Vatican officials are pressed by anxious observers as the city faces anticipated changes in leadership.
Congress to Remove Sugar Duty in Reciproc al Pact Debate
Chicago on November 19 W. Rave Meyer Chicago representative of the American Sugar Refining Co. said Congress will remove the duty on raw sugar for a year and on refined sugar to three cents a pound as reciprocity talks proceed in Washington. He called the move inevitable.
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Chicago
Congress
W. Ravemeyer
American Sugar Refining Compy
Washington
British Ambassador Presses Claims at the Porte
The British ambassador to the Porte Sir Nicholas R. O'Conor actively pushes outstanding British claims from Constantinople on November 19. He meets with officials at the Yildiz Kiosk and the Porte to press the matter forward.
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Constantinople
The
Porte
Nicholas R. O'Conor
Yildiz
Post office phone system keeps rates close to private firms
London November 20. Disappointment over the new post office telephone system charging nearly the same rate as private carriers. Expectation had been for a cheaper government service.
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London
St John Dix Remanded for Extradition
St John Dix, sought in Whatcom for bank wrecking and larceny, was remanded to prison in London to await extradition papers after a recent arrest.
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St. John Dix
London
Whatcom
Bannerman censured over South Africa remarks in Plymouth
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman drew sharp criticism after a Monday Plymouth speech in which he said he despaired of overcoming the peril in South Africa while Mr Chamberlain and Lord Milner retain their offices.
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London
Henry Campbell Bannerman
Plymouth
South Africa
Mr. Chamberlain
Lord Milner
Pigeonholed Burwell Report on Puget Sound Drydock
Seattle reports that Capt. Burwell's recommendation for an additional drydock at Puget Sound Navy Yard remains hidden in restricted files. Secretary Long declined public release and bureau officials have not reviewed it, with no expected action or public disclosure unless external pressure forces movement.
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Capt
Burwell
Puget Sound
Seattle
Post-Intelligencer
Washington Special
Navy Department
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Long
Department
Washington
Capt. Burwell
Navy Yard
Bureau of Yards
Attack by Bolomen Near Tarangnan in Saman Island
Manila reports Company E Ninth Infantry led by Capt F H Shouffel repelled a bolo attack six miles from Tarangnan Saman. One corporal and a scout killed, one private wounded. Sixteen bolo men killed. riflemen escaped. Hotchkiss guns to be sent to southern islands for mountain operations. Capt Herman Hall of Twenty first Infantry conducted Batangas province scouting with four engagements.
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Manila
Ninth Infantry
F. H. Shouffel
Tarangnan
Saman
Ninth
Hotchkiss
Herman Hall
Twentyfirst Infantry
Batangas
Hall
Metropolitan Bank in Tacoma Fails to Open
The Metropolitan bank did not open as receiver Dwight Phelps was appointed. The bank, successor to the Metropol itan Savings bank once led by George Van derbilt, faced a receiver suit. A run followed the notice, and officers chose not to reopen. President Philip Caesa is related to the Vanderbilts.
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Tacoma
Metropolitan Bank
Dwight Phelps
Metropolitan Savings Bank
George Vanderbilt
New York
Vanderbilt
Philip
Missing Chicago city ledgers threaten past eight years
Chicago finance committee reports city accounts from 1876 to 1884 lack ledgers. The sinking fund discrepancy of over 2.1 million is linked to unrecorded loans by prior administrations. No records show how funds were used during those eight years, per city controller.
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Chicago
British Firm Lays First Section of Pacific Cable
The Commercial Pacific Cable Company has awarded the contract to an English firm to manufacture and lay the first section from San Francisco to Honolulu. The line to the Philippines will be completed in ten months, at a price near £600,000.
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London
Commercial Pacific Cable Company
New York
San Francisco
Philippines
Honolulu
Death of Western rail executive R C Stevens in Seattle
R C Stevens general Western passenger agent of the Great Northern railway died at his residence in Seattle after a lingering illness of more than three weeks. The indirect cause was a severe cold contracted in Victoria during a royal reception for the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. Nervous prostration from overwork aided the illness.
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Seattle
R. C. Stevens
General Western
Great Northern Railway
West
North Broadway
Victoria
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
York
Alger Attacks McMillan Over Tactics in Detroit
Gen. Alger denounces Senator McMillan's methods in Detroit and predicts Democrat control of the state if the tactics persist. The speech frames a sharp political divide and attributes ambition to succeed McMillan.
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Detroit
Navy
Gen
Alger
Senator McMillan
McMillan
Bank Robbers Hit Mondovi First National Vault
Robbers blew open the vault at the First National Bank in Mondovi Wisconsin last night and secured between five thousand and six thousand dollars.
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Mondovi
Wis
First National Bank
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Northern Pacific
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