Leaps from Alaska liner into the sea shocks voyage
The steamship Northwestern from Nome arrived at Frattle with about 600 passengers and $500,000 in gold. William K. Ammer of Ferndale, a passenger, killed himself by leaping into the sea after leaving a note claiming $1000. James McEwon of Alaska Broom Company died of a heart ailment during the voyage. Ammer’s body was sent ashore at Ketchikan for burial. the Northwestern had left Nome October 1 and was the last merchant vessel out for winter. The revenue cutter Bear shadowed the ship’s departure. The trio of steamers arriving from Nome last week carried many passengers.
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Fairbanks
Anders
St. Michael
Jaumen McEwon
Alanka Broomalile Company
Bt Mchasis
Metchikan
North Western
Northwestern
Bouiring Pa
Bear
Nafe
Returns At The Orpheum Curtain Rises For Night
Patron notices a new stage show “The Gift of the Golden West” at the New Orpheum. The theater opens to tickets and seating announced with a printing innovation to ease street crowds. Downtown crowds await the premiere with a ballooning turnout anticipated.
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New
Orpheum
Zeetoch
Walt Punt
Hittetistown
Courarts
One Cent Postage In Near Future
Postmaster General Hitchrock reports penny postage may become viable if the postal service funds itself. The Treasury explores postal savings bank plans as estimates for the Post Office Department show a $4.420 million increase to next year. Despite growth in mail volume, federal expenses rise slowly while the postal service faces potential financial strain. The Treasury is drafting a report on the savings bank relation, to be presented to trustees next week.
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Arhington
Hitchrock
Gieneral
Teeamary Department
Post Office Department
Postal Service
Washington
Treasury Department
Treasury
Androw le
Nxt
Near Miss With Wellman's Airship Off Nantucket Shoals
A damaged log from a coastal encounter describes the Noank auxiliary flaking echooner Adam Bell narrowly escaping a collision as a large airship approached near Nantucket shoals on a Sunday morning. Crews kept silent amid the rising wind and heavy air as the object loomed and then veered away.
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Wellman
Adam Bell
Wettuynire
Airahp
Wellinigon Rae
Port Tentae
Fragmented Local Notice Promises Services and Goods
An unreadable OCR fragment lists autos and stalls including a barber shop and motel, plus references to a Carriage Mix Co and wholesale liquor dealers. It mentions distilled water, payments, and a Safe Deposit service, all amid a clutter of disjointed vendor names and vague offers.
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Lewis Sates
Hethel
Tony
Anche Bahnurna
Hnomeixchair
Stonts
Carriate Mix, Co
Rom & Co
Hinwe Boer
Consett Boda
You Chan & Co
Teta! Company
Thayer Mystery Solved Reveals Forged Letters and Estate Fraud
The report outlines Thayer's suspected involvement in forged letters linked to Dillingham and large-scale fraud tied to the Columba estate near Manila. It describes forged correspondence, offshore funding, and Thayer's alleged profiteering from estate assets, including horses and a gasoline engine, with outcomes dependent on authorities.
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Pacife
Jurtien
Honolulu
Tillingham
Tetter
Thayer
Dillingham
Billingham
Manila
Neiltutions
Liu
Calumba
Monolain
Howell Trwly
Cary
Thayer Caplalbent
Thayer Alo
Manil
Astate
Thayerte
Mania
Moynto UN
Alferd Pinay
Philippines
Manihy
Thayer Dreams of Frenzied Finance
Partial OCR shows a story about a man linked to forestry service and a plan to obtain timber, mentioning Monolits, Tacoma, Pacific Northwest, and a forthcoming event next Monday morning with references to watch from San Manet and a large crowd.
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Thayer
Phayer
Pacific
Tacoma
Bentile
Vessel News Clipper Details Amid Trade and Shipping Notes
The report covers a busy port scene with multiple ships and crews. It notes a popular new traffic arrangement, freight movements including 740 bags of sulphate of ammo and a case of waller, and the German ship Wormer Vine arriving from Antwerp after 41 days. It mentions Pleiades charter status, cargoes aboard the Toyo Kikon Ralyha, and notices to mariners at Port Polat Light Station. The piece also reports crew changes, inspections, and upcoming repairs at the San Francisco and Portland docks, highlighting competition among shipmasters and crew pay.
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Transhiwu
Fannine Talont
Vouwel
Vietoris
Pakwnrore
Paloon Sailed After Taleill Vessel Reported Near Ban Ven
A distorted clipping reports a steamer named Paloon sailing near a restricted area, with unclear details about a naval or maritime incident. The wording mentions a voyage and possible danger but lacks concrete data on dates, locations, or outcomes.
Local High School Riot Sparks Community Concerns
A disrupted student disturbance at Southalem High School drew attention as authorities reported increasing unrest among pupils. Police maintained a cautious stance while school leaders prepared further safety measures and parent outreach efforts.
Frisco Garage Destroyed by Fire in Early Morning Blaze
A fire swept through a Frisco garage destroying thirty five automobiles and causing an estimated loss of 100000 dollars. Local officials reported no injuries and the blaze is under investigation. The incident occurred today at the Frisco facility and drew firefighters from several nearby districts.
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Frisco Garage
Ocean freight delays loom as Matson liner sails for coast
A clipping reports Bokdl at Australian ports bound for the United States via Honolulu and Matson routes. The Wilhelmna heads toward the coast with partial to Matson travelers en route to the Continent Siberia. A wireless from Piebf Mall Inner Rivera notes the WII Arrive off the quay line by Friday morning. The vessel from Mong Kong and Jayen porte is said to carry about 200 tons of green freight. Officials expect large cargo volumes and advise applicants for first class transportation to prepare.
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Rulanilla
Wiy
Honolulu
Maton
Matson
Conat
Siberia
Monvies
Maphield A Co. Hoy
Piebf
Rivera
Qunniine
Mong Kong
Jayen Porte
Afl
Inter-Island Men Vote Early in Island Port Election
Early voting occurred as officers and crews of the steamers Mauna Kea Mauna Loa Wallole Helene and Nihaw prepared to depart. Passengers on these interisland ships cast ballots for favored candidates before noon in the port districts.
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Interisland Steam, Navigation Company
Taal
Mauna Kea
Mauna Loa
Wallole
Helene
Nihaw
Hele Varia i
Island Porta
Eit
Whrctive
Alea Ware li Iie
T Tavortte
Theodore Richards Called Down at Polling Booth
Theodore Richards was stopped by a precinct judge in the Fifth Fourth District after leaving the booth without voting for Delegate. He attempted to exit with the Delegate ballot still in his coat pocket and was ordered to return and leave the ballot inside the booth.
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Theodore Richards
Sileve
Cathcart to Head Ticket in Republican Sweep
A leading Republican declares John Cathcart will lead the ticket as votes are counted. He notes Cathcart running strong and expects to secure nearly all Home Rule support on the straight party vote after circulating a roundup of polls in district canvassing.
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John Cathcart
Cathcart
Aly
Honolulu Mayoral Candidate Predicts Large Victory Margin
Jon Lane, candidate for mayor of Honolulu, claims he has mobilized nearly all eligible voters in both districts and expects to win by a substantial margin. He asserts his support will exceed his opponent Mayor Joseph Fern’s tally, based on widespread citizen enthusiasm observed at noon votes.
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Jon Lane
Honolulu
Joseph
Shipping and Passenger List From Hawaii Ports
A dense OCR extract lists vessels, ports, and passenger names tied to Hawaii’s harbor activities. It mentions Kailua via Mehukina, Mauns Kew, and several steamers like Wilhelmina bound for San Francisco with numerous passengers including families and individuals such as Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Campbell, and Rev. J. Jomen, reflecting routine maritime movement and mixed cargo, passenger flows.
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Porstmr. Kinan
Kauaiporta
Jeger
I. Mardarn
N. W. Patwine
J.B. Paget
L. Andrews
Geo
Whitmore
Atte
J. J. Jomen
Meg. W. Perry
John ‘T. Jonas
C. E. Sedg
Wick
EM. Wisner
M. Bobo
Chais& Royal and Child
Harris
H.W. Law
Arne Old
Cautie
Mine
Ballots Nine Feet Long In Oregon Report
Salem Ore Oct 11 Without county officers of county or precinct measures the ballot for the November election will be exactly nine feet long The state printer will prepare and distribute ballots to county clerks In many counties ballots will be ten feet long Some counties expect ballots nine feet ten inches The long ballots carry initiative and referendum measures awaiting voter decision.
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Salem
Ore
Homah
Voto
Rumors of New Royal Romance In London
London dispatch reports unconfirmed chatter of a alliance between Prince Alexandre of Fife and Prince Christopher of Greece. Christopher, once in England, was seen with royal circles, while the young princess linked to the pairing is the eldest daughter of the Princess Royal and the Duke of Fife.
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London
NEW Royal Romance
Prince Alexandre of Fife
Prince Christopher
Greece
Alexandra Jan
Greve
Christopher
England
Fife
Mor Lode
Princess Royal
Duke of Fife
Ike Hee Mather
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KR Wendry
McCoy
Nobis Grand
Oahu Lodge
P. Hall
Corner Fort
Beretania
Wm, Jones
C. Heine
K. R
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Fort Streets
W. Riley
W. P. Wu
McCoy, Lee
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McKinley
Lodge
Odge
Kot F
Monte
K.ot PL Hall
Cor, Mort and Beretania
Ing Brothers
H. A. Taylor
B. A. Jacobson
Alaska
Mono Julu Drug Co
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Bulletin
Wilhelmina
San Francisco
Jakenroka
Sydney
Iowa
Aga
Carko
Meser A& Wile
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Antwerp
Cape Horn
Battle
Qaptuty
Jor
Aaved
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Ch Wo Wiley
Sian Franekien
Wiley Steell
New York
Pleiades
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Tenyo
Toyo
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Honvlyhe
Wartine Oriental
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Maly Doperince
United
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Portland
Oregon
Crimpa
Gelber
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Bane
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Pug Sound Navy Yard
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Wilay
I Caver
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Hitetnias
Ecamptetian
Hutchimon
Ran Franelaon
Hugh L. Dickey Eye
Alaken Street
Royal Hawai/an
Artoria
Famorlind Prem Cabley
Southalém
Jerenerated Press Cable
Francibco
Walcome
Ane
Francisco-Tenyo Maru
Kona
Kew
Mtawne Low
Hawaii
Mr Pene
Eas Porte
Mauns
J Pette
Tenyo Toruy Sasshine
Zentaudia
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Suva
Fur Luli
Roy Lowman
Chas. Cott
Hina
Beckett
A. Beckett
Rud D. Mittens
Man
Phowbs Stanley
Feailiet
Ive
Aitter
Asermach
Lola
Millee
Tenyo Morn
Japan
Hongkong
Alf
Ribond
C1. Richardson
J. Uehicle
Poramir Maw Koa
Hilo
Way
A. Baldwin
May
W. Kimball
BM. Campbell
Mrs. Campbell
J. D. Yount
Porator
Mikahala
Maui
Molokai
Eureka
Behr
Borrealls
Wile
Port Bragg
Allen
Ban Francisco
Korea
Henen
Henoluli
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