Week’s Happenings: Robbery, War Talks, Steel Merger
Summary of diverse events includes a Nome robbery netting 6000 dollars rent. Southern Pacific chief Hayes to retire. diamond drill inventor Severance dies. Major General Corbin to wed. Venezuela-Colombia war prospects. yachts race halted with Columbia leading. Sierra carries 2.5 million in gold to San Francisco. China’s court delays Pekin return for two years. other items cover fires, deaths, trials, strikes, and disasters.
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A. J. Severance
Denver
H. C. Corbin
Army
Edythe Patton
Venezuela
Columbia
Home Rule party petitions to remove Dole for Wilcox
The Home Rule party forwarded a petition to Washington calling for President Dole’s removal and the appointment of Wilcox as his successor. They allege Dole is physically unfit to perform the duties of the office.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Home Rule Party
Washington
Dole
Wilcox
Fire Devastates Bergen Section Killing Two Firemen
Christiania reports a large fire in Bergen last night destroying a sizable district. Two firemen lost their lives while the massive blaze caused an estimated loss of three million.
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Christiania
Bergen
Washington News Highlights From August and Beyond
August rainfall in Washington was below the prior 11 year average. New post office opened at Kipling Okanogan county. Willapa valley potato crop largely failed. Ellensburg sold 7000 sheep for 21000 dollars. Dix transport to load cargo for Manila in Seattle. Seattle deed valued at 70000 dollars. Ed McIntyre killed at Olequa by unknown assailant. Washington hop crop expected 10000 bales short. Northwest Baptist Convention meets Tacoma October 9 to 12. Rainier forest fires 38 in August burning 1423 acres. Everett school roll up 800 to 1800. Government ship canal progress in Lake Washington. State labor commissioner to tour mills. Kitsap county fair opened with good display despite weather. Hop pickers returning home from ranches. Josephus M. Moore dies in Walla Walla. resident 80 years. State fair interest growing at North Yakima. premium 600 dollars for best county exhibit. Anarchist Home Group leaders arrested for mailing obscene material. Rural free delivery to start October 1 from Reardon and Thornton. Spokane drilling feat breaks rock record 55 inches in 15 minutes. 27 headstones received in Seattle for marking veterans graves. Railways study 400 by 100 foot train sheds at Seattle depot.
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Kipling
Okanogan County
Willapa Valley
Ellensburg
Dix
Seattle
Manila
Washington
Northwest Baptist Convention
Tacoma
Rainier
Josephus M. Moore
Miles C. Moore
Walla Walla
North Yakima
Reardon
Lincoln County
Thornton
Whitman County
Spokane
Butte
Mont
Quartermaster’s Department
Army
Navy
Remains of Lincoln moved to new vault in Springfield
Acting Governor Brenholt oversaw the final removal of Abraham Lincoln's remains. The casket was moved from the monument to Memorial hall opened for viewing by state officers, Lincoln Monument Association members, old Lincoln Guard of Honor and contractors. Casket then returned to a new vault beneath a concrete wall. The site housed the former sarcophagus. Remains were not well preserved but identifiable. The removal occurred secretly with no reporters present.
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Springfield
Brenholt
Abraham Lincoln
Monument
Memorial Hall
Lincoln Monument Association
Old Lincoln Guard of Honor
Fatal Fire at Freund Bros Plant in Chicago
A early morning blaze at the Freund Bros oil and varnish plant in Chicago killed one fireman and seriously injured several others. Explosions among flammable stock preceded roof and wall collapses, burying fire crews as flames spread.
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Chicago
Freund Bros
Seattle Markets Prices From Local Dealers on Farm Goods
The Seattle dock and car prices show oats 21 22, barley 16, wheat 19 20, chicken feed 19 20, bran 16, shorts 17. Hay prices Puget Sound new 9, timothy 13, alfalfa 10 per ton. Eggs strictly fresh ranch 25c. Butter fresh ranch 14 17c, creamery 25c. Poultry live hens 10 11c, old roosters 8c, live turkeys 124 15c, ducks 10 11c, spring chickens large 12 49c, small 15c, geese 7 8c. Beef cattle, cows, steers 41 4s, choic e sheep 3c, best lamb 4 6c, calves 5 7c. Hides and pelts: various weights and types from 5c to 12c per lb. Wool and deer hides listed with Western and Eastern Washington values.
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Seattle
Puget Sound
Washington
Timothy
Last Glimpse of Assassin Czolgosz Before Execution
Buffalo, Sept 26. Czolgosz is sentenced to electrocution on Oct 28. He claims sole responsibility, stating no one urged or influenced the act and that his family had no involvement. A crowded courtroom and vigilant police presence marked the sentencing.
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Buffalo
N. Y
White
Czolgosz
Schley Court Inquiry Hearings Halted By Judge's Funeral
Capt Wise of the Yale testified at the Schley inquiry session in Washington DC noting he gave no information on Cervera's whereabouts to Schley but informed Captain Sigsbee that it was his duty to relay such details. He also admitted his ship was within signaling distance of the Brooklyn despite claims.
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Washington, D. C
Schley
Jere Wilson
Dewey
Atlla
Agriculture Prospects in Alaska Highlighted by Expert
Washington report cites Prof. E. W. Allen of the agriculture department after a tour of Alaska's southern region. He visited three experiment stations at Sitka Kenai and Kodiak and found early maturing cereals and hardy vegetables can be profitably grown in the territory.
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Washington
Alaska
E. W. Allen
Department of Agriculture
Allen
Department of Alaska
Sitka
Kenal
Kodiak
First message sent over new telegraph wire to Dawson
Vancouver Sept 25 The first message on the new telegraph line reached Dawson at 5 PM Gov Ross of the Klondike sent the message to his adviser H P Clements in Dawson outlining important matters The line runs from Vancouver to Ashcroft then Quesnelle Bennett and down the Yucon to Dawson
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Vancouver
B. C
Dawson
Gov. Ross
Klondike
H. P. Clements
Ashcroft
Canadian Pacific
Quesnelle
Cariboo
Bennett
Yucon
Plot details tie St Louis to McKinley assassination
Ed Saftigs, jailed on theft charges in St Louis, testified that he was with Czolgosz in Buffalo when President McKinley was shot. He claimed a plot to murder the president and other leaders, with headquarters in Paterson New Jersey and Emma Goldman aiding the Buffalo scheme in a St Louis saloon.
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St. Louis
Ed Saftigs
Czolgosz
Buffalo
McKinley
Paterson
N. J
Emma Goldman
Emma Goldman Freed in Chicago After McKinley Plot Probe
Emma Goldman, detained on suspicion of involvement in the McKinley assassination plot, was released in Chicago this morning as no evidence was found. She laughed when told she was free to go.
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Chicago
McKinley
Emma Goldman
End of Strike in Sight in San Francisco
San Francisco September 26 The end of the local iron workers strike appears near. Men who quit four months ago are returning daily and indications point to a complete settlement being possible.
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San Francisco
Governor asked to send troops over miners attacks in Réinecke mines
Madisonville Kentucky September 24. The governor has been asked to send troops to protect miners after frequent armed attacks at the Réinecke mines. Strikers assaulted the town this morning firing several rounds in the miners quarters. No injuries reported.
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Madisonville
Réinecke
McKinley Stamps Considered by Post Office
Washington reports the Postoffice Department weighing a special issue of stamps commemorating President McKinley. The plan would honor his life with a dedicated issue under study.
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Washington
McKinley
Postoffice Department
Schley Inquiry Hearings Highlight Pickets and Dispatches
Testimony shows Lieut Wood followed orders to approach near the enemy and questions about Spanish ships near Cienfuegos. Capt Wise and Lieut Hood provide dispatch details to Schley ordering pursuit to Santiago while Sampson disputes linger. An afternoon clash erupts between Lemly and Schley's counsel over records and newspaper disclosure.
Chemical tests find no poison on McKinley bullets
In Buffalo, chemical and bacteriological analyses showed no poison on the bullets or revolver used by anarchist Czolgosz. A further examination of his mental condition was conducted by Dr. C F McDonald and Dr W Hurd, but both alienists refused to discuss the case afterward.
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Czolgosz
Buffalo
N. Y
McKinley
C. F. McDonald
Erie County Bar Association
W. Hurd
Buffalo State Hospital
BIDS FOR LIGHTHOUSE ON WHIDBY ISLAND OPENED
Bids for the construction of the lighthouse near Fort Casey at Admiralty head on Whidby Island were opened by Maj. John Millis, United States engineer. Four firms submitted estimates but the award will be delayed for several days. The structure will include a metal tower, a work room, brick and stone dwelling and a frame urn.
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United States
Seattle
Whidby Island
John Millis
Fort Casey
Admiralty Head
Want More Ships
The construction board of the navy department plans annual recommendations to Secretary for the navy to seek a substantial fleet expansion. It is believed the proposal will include two battleships two armored cruisers six 2000 ton displacement cruisers six 600 ton displacement gunboats ten 200 ton light draught gunboats three colliers one transport and one repair ship.
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Washington, D. C
Construction Board of the
Navy Department
Congress
Seattle Man Honored at National Hermann Convention
August H. Springer of Washington was elected second vice-president of the national Grand Lodge. His election ensures the next national convention will meet in Seattle in September 2005. Springer attended with invitations from Gov. Rogers, Mayor Humes, and the Seattle Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
H. Springer
President Roosevelt to resume official receptions after New Year
Secretary Cortelyou announced no official stations at the White House will be held until after the public reception on New Year’s day. After that date formal calls by organizations and officials will be deferred for thirty days from the late president’s death.
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Washington
Cortelyou
Roosevelt
White House
Monument Plan Formed for McKinley Statue in Canton
Canton Ohio September 27 articles of incorporation were filed to establish a group to erect a monument to the late President William McKinley in Canton. The incorporators are led by Judge William R Day with other backers joining the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton, O
Canton
McKinley
Columbus
William R. Day
Isadore Raynor Takes Lead as Schley Inquiry Counsel
In Washington the Schley court of inquiry fills the vacancy left by Judge Wilson with Isadore Raynor as lead counsel assisted by Capt. James Parker and M. A. Teague. A large chart of the Santiago battle site is displayed to speed proceedings as new witnesses testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isadore Raynor
Wilson
Schley
Battle of
Santiago
Washington
D.C
Schley Court of Inquiry
Navy Yard
Associated Press
Seley
James Parker
New Jersey
M. A. Teague
Baltimore
Cuba
Walla Walla Fifth Annual Fruit Fair Opens
The fifth annual fruit fair in Walla Walla opened today at 1 o clock with ceremonies. Merchants added exhibits as the building stayed busy for weeks. A large showing of fruits grains and grasses is expected to surpass prior fairs despite possible recent rain and muddy streets.
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Walla Walla
Progress at Army Post Fort Lawton
Seattle report notes inspection by Quartermaster Ruhlen and Captain Penrose at Fort Lawton. Construction is on track with several new buildings ready for roofs and a new road being built to connect Interbay highway to the post. Work within the grounds includes clearing grading planking and a sixty day completion target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Ruhlen
Penrose
Fort Lawton
Interbay
Beet Sugar Plant Planned for Phoenix by Eastern Sugar Co
Phoenix will probably have a 1,000,000 beet sugar plant in less than a year to be built by the Eastern Sugar Co of New York and Chicago. Agent Marshall E Lampeell of Chicago seeks signatures from business men and farmers to back the venture and start construction at once. The plant would be completed early next June to handle the next beet crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Eastern Sugar Co
New York
Chicago
Marshall E. Lampeell
Roosevelt and Cuba Reach Early Reciprocity Pact Plan
President Roosevelt and Cuban Governor Wood have agreed to seek a reciprocity treaty, to be sent to Congress in December. U.S. cereals and machinery will enter Cuba at reduced rates, with sugar and tobacco as the main Cuban exports affected by the agreement.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Gov. Wood
Cuba
United States
Island
Congress
Hays to retire from Southern Pacific in December
Hays, president of the Southern Pacific Company, will terminate his connection with the railroad in December after one year in office. His family is already preparing to return to the East at that time according to the Examiner.
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San Francisco
Hays
Southern Pacific Company
Examiner
Fatal Explosion at Essex Hudson Gas Plant
Six men killed and more than a dozen injured in an oil vapor explosion at the Essex and Hudson gas plant this afternoon. Two additional workers are missing. The accident occurred in New York on September 27.
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New York
Essex and Hudson
Prince Chun to depart Berlin for Genoa voyage home
Prince Chun will leave Berlin Sunday and board the German steamer Bayern at Genoa on October 1, the same vessel he used to come to Europe. He will return to Berlin tomorrow and make a farewell visit to the foreign office Saturday.
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Berlin
Prince Chun
Genoa
Europe
Foreign Office
Steamer Oregon Safe After Stern Rudder Loss
The steamship Oregon arriving at Port Townsend from Nome ten days overdue with 500 aboard. An improvised rudder trailing behind and a missing propeller blade left the vessel helpless in a gale. Captain Seely reduced meals to two per day as crew worked to rig a temporary steering device over several days.
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Port Townsend
Oregon
Nome
Unimak Pass
China
Seely
Portable Schoolhouses Plan to Relieve Seattle Overcrowding
Seattle Board of Education approved buying ten portable one room houses to ease crowded public schools. Buildings will be built in Seattle to serve as classrooms at overcrowded sites, with 48 rooms already rented and high rents limiting space. Each 24 by 30 foot wooden unit costs 380 and aims to add needed capacity as daily attendance tops 10,500, about 1,200 more than last year.
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Seattle Board of Education
Seattle
Board of Education
Cooper
State completes Orting soldiers' home buildings
Ernest Lister reports the state built an assembly hall for 500, a hospital addition and a storeroom at the Orting soldiers' home. Seattle contractor S Schutts finished the job ahead of October 15. A brick wing for the Western Washington hospital at Steilacoom will add 100 women’s beds, with completion by January 1 and cost about 45000.
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Tacoma
Ernest Lister
State Board of Control
Soldiers’ Home
Orting
State Board
S. Schutts
Seattle
Western Washington Hospital For
Steilacoom
Lister
New Submarine Cable Planned From California to Philippines
The Commercial Pacific Cable Company, capital $100 000, was incorporated in Albany. It aims to lay a submarine cable from California to the Philippine islands via Honolulu, about 8500 miles long, starting California to Hawaii within nine months and the full line within two years. Landing rights were requested from the U S government on August 23 for California Hawaii and the Philippines.
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Albany
N. Y
Commercial Pacific Cable Company
California
Philippine Islands
Honolulu
Hawaii
United States
Philippines
Voyaging to Sunny Climes
A brief guide promotes a Southern California trip as ideal in rainy months. The Pacific Coast Steamship Company offers a compact book detailing how, when, and where to travel, available by mail from Seattle Portland Tacoma or Spokane. The work is described as a gem of art and storytelling.
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California
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Seattle
Portland
Tacoma
Spokane
Senator from Nome Returns to Seattle with Gold Treasure
The steamship Senator returning from Nome to Seattle carried 630 passengers and about $500000 in native treasure. Major shipments of gold went to the Scandinavian-American Puget Sound National Washington National and First National banks in Seattle. The Wild Goose Mining Company of Nome consigned $106000 to the Scandinavian-American bank, with an additional $40000 to the First National. Numerous individual consignments ranged from $1000 to $5000 under Purser Sergeant.
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Seattle
Senator
Nome
Pacific Coast Company
Puget Sound National
Washington National
First National Banks
Wild Goose Mining Company
First National Bank
North
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Chehalis
Wash
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Nebraska Insane Asylum
Sampson
Boston Navy Yard
Buford
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India
Sir Thomas Lipton
Shellsburg
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Anther
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
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Don German Reisco
Chile
Washington News
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Olequa
Everett
Government Ship Canal
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Sound
Kitsap County
Lincoln
M’kinley
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McKinley Stamps
Schley Inquiry
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Advocate Lemly
Wood
Cienfuegos Harbor
Wise
Spencer Wood
Dupont
Lieut
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Hawk
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Arker
Parker
William McKinley
Army Post
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