Dynamiter Davis Confesses in New York Arrest
George Davis, sought for two years, was arrested in New York and confessed to taking part in the McNamara brothers dynamiting plots. He says he was chosen by the head of the organization to blow up non union buildings and worked with Ortie McManigal. Davis surrenders to extradition, to Indianapolis. Harry Jones, secretary of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers, was arrested in Indianapolis and linked to the same explosives conspiracy.
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New York
George Davis
McNamara Brothers
Davis
Ortie McManigal
Indianapolis
Jones
Harry Jones
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Revenue cutters unable to reach stranded schooners in Bering Strait
The revenue cutter service says it cannot mobilize a boat through the ice to reach six schooners trapped in the Bering Strait. The Bear has left Nome to search for the Wasp carrying Professor Edwards, the education commissioner. President Wilson abandons Panama canal inspection trip until currency bill passes Congress.
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Washington
Revenue Cutter Service
Treasury Department
Bering Straits
Point Barrow
Bear
Nome
Wasp
Professor Edwards
Education
Panama
Wilson
Panama Canal
Congress
President Wilson signs Underwood tariff bill
President Wilson signed the Underwood tariff law at 9 o clock last night in a ceremonial event with many senators and representatives present. The senate passed the measure last night and the house this morning, with Speaker Clark and Vice President Marshall signing the related message, and customs collections to begin tomorrow on the new basis.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
House
Clark
Marshall
Customs Service
No More City Life for Drew Caminetti
F. Drew Caminetti, awaiting verdict on white slavery charges for taking Lola Norris to Reno, laments city life and says he will return to the hills if freed. He speaks of sleepless nights, energy from urban life, and his intentions to support his children Naomi and the baby. Sam Bayles of Discovery Otter visits San Francisco, and Power of Attorney blanks are announced at Pioneer office.
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San Francisco
F. Drew Caminetti
Lola Norris
Reno
Sacramento
Board of Control
Naomi
Unpleasant Weather Hits Iditarod Valley in 1913
Weather across Iditarod valley ranged from heavy snow to extreme cold and later rain. Otter creek mining slowed to a near standstill due to cold. wind and rain cleared snow, while Flat creek saw its heaviest rain of the season. The year ends seen as a banner season for contradictions in the district.
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Iditarod Valley
Otter Creek
Flat Creek
Iditarod
Lawyers Get Time Extended in Extradition Hearing
Governor Felker granted Harry K. Than’s attorneys additional time to submit new arguments in the extradition hearing. The extension runs until Monday, the 6th. A. E. Maltby moved his office from the M. & M. Bank building to the house next to the post office on Richmond Street. The notice ends with an advertising line for Crosby Baths rheumatism treatment.
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Concord
N. H
Felker
Harry K
A. E. Maltby
M. & M. Bank
Richmond Street
Secretary Lane Heads East From California Retreat
Secretary of the Interior Lane, recently convalescing near Berkeley, is declared strong enough to travel to the East. He will make a stop in Denver for a few days en route.
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San Francisco
Lane
Berkeley
Denver
Athletics Favorites Win World Series Opener in New York
In York on October 3 fans from across the country gather for the opening game of the world championship series between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Athletics. The betting favors the Athletics as the series starts next Tuesday, October 7.
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W York
New York Giants
Athletics
Philadelphia
Bryans Celebrate 29th Anniversary in Fairfax
Secretary of State and Mrs Bryan observed their 29th wedding anniversary in Fairfax Virginia on October 3 with attendance from many prominent officials and private citizens. The notice also mentions St Michael launch Mosquito on October 8 and a connection with the steamship Northwestern on the 18.
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Fairfax
Bryan
St. Michael
Northwestern
No Relief for Boodlers in Pardons Request
President Wilson refused clemency for the convicted boodlers Bullock and Houston citing an appeal now pending in the higher court. The tariff conferees' report has been adopted by the House and sent to the Senate for ratification.
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Washington
Wilson
Bullock
Houston
House
Senate
Earthquakes Felt at Canal Zone Cause Damage
Colon Panama October 3 reports several severe shocks felt this week with notable damage. Panama City notes the Panama Canal masonry and concrete work suffered no damage from the recent quake jolts.
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Canal Zone
Colon
Panama
Panama Canal
Campaign Booms in New York Mayoral Race
The New York mayoralty campaign opened with strong enthusiasm and nightly meetings across the metropolis. Tammany delegates are especially active in pushing support this week.
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New York
Mayorslty
No pardon for Orchard in Idaho protests
Boise Idaho October 3 The state board of pardons denies the petition for clemency for Harry Orchard the confessed murderer who has been in state prison six years due to numerous protests filed this week.
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Boise
Idaho
State Board of Pardons
Harry Orchard
Tim Woodruff Struck by Paralysis in Albany Speech
New York Oct 3 Timothy L Woodruff former lieutenant governor and longtime state figure was struck with paralysis in Broo t making a speech last night His condition showed some improvement this morning in Linborough while
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New York
Timothy L. Woodruff
Iynborough
Heavy Floods Strain Texas Rivers and Rail Lines
San Antonio reports heavy rains across southern Texas overflowed rivers and damaged property. Rail traffic is disrupted and nearly at a standstill as floodwaters swell banks. Tom McMahon, a Flat City merchant, visited last Thursday. Northwestern steamship connection set for the 15th.
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San Antonio
Texas
Linotype at The Pioneer Showcases New Model 8
The Pioneer explains a Model 8 Linotype installation by Charles A. Derry, highlighting automatic slug casting and keyboard operation. The piece notes the machine’s efficiency, two-building shop relocations, and plans to operate from a new corner location at Second Avenue and Willow Street while praising the Linotype method. Sam's Applebaum advertises the Northwestern steamship connection.
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Iditarod Pioneer
Charles A. Derry
Neer
United States
Mergenthaler Linotype Company
Second Avenue
Willow Street
Iditarod School Opens With New Board At Cabin
The newly elected Iditarod school board rented the cabin on Second street formerly occupied by Mrs Earl Byers and converted it into a cozy schoolhouse. Miss M Halley was hired as teacher and the new term began last Wednesday morning.
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Iditarod School Board
Second Street
Earl Byers
M. Halley
Swedish King in Poor Health
Stockholm October 3 King Gustaf V of Sweden is seriously ill with tuberculosis and has little hope of recovery at age 59. The Prairie Bell arrived last evening and left for Dikeman at daylight this morning carrying no mail.
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Stockholm
Gustaf V
Sweden
Gustaf
Prairie Bell
Dikeman
Mining Game Declared Off in Otter Creek Area
Riley and Marston on the Discovery claim and Otter Association on Otter Creek closed down last Thursday as flooding and cold snap halted operations. Most Otter plants idle with few workers. Flat Creek sees little mining besides the dredge, and few men remain on the Upgrade and Hilltop Associations. The last boat out is October 8, with connection to the Northwestern on the 18th.
Grand jury to be discharged next Monday
Poughkeepsie March 3 The grand jury investigating the escape of Harry K Thaw from the asylum will be discharged next Monday. The findings have not yet been made public.
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Poughkeepsie, N
Harry K. Thaw
Owen Moran Loses Decision in 20-Round Bout
In Sydney Australia Owen Moran English light weight champion lost a 20 round decision to Matt Wells after a fast battle yesterday October 2. Moran pressed early but Wells controlled the late rounds to secure the victory.
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Sydney
Australia
Owen Moran
Matt Wells
Sulzer to Testify in His Own Behalf
Albany governor Sulzer will take the stand in his defense next Monday after prosecutors rested their case in the impeachment court. The defense argues funds were freely usable with no strings, while managers contend unrecorded campaign funds supported stock operations.
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Sulzer
Albany
N. Y
House
New York
San Francisco Mint Robbed by Iron Washer Swap
The San Francisco United States Mint is found to be systematically robbed of thousands of dollars through the substitution of iron washers for gold coins. Secret Service investigators are on the case with no arrests yet. To determine the missing gold, the full $61,000,000 in the vaults must be counted.
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San Francisco
United States Mint
Secret Service
La Fuente Nominated by Mexican Liberals
Colonel David La Fuenta emerged as the Liberal party’s presidential candidate in Mexico City. A congress bill proposed delaying the national election to next year amid ongoing countrywide disorders.
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LA Fuenta
Mexico City
David la Fuenta
Mexico
Liberal Party
Mexican Congress
Newspaper Woman Recalls State of California Wreck
Seattle journalist J Wilbur Ward recounts survivors aboard the Northwestern of the State of California disaster near Gambier Bay. He notes swift sinking, orderly crew and women first in lifeboats, and Des Moines journalist Belle Vinnedge Drake’s dramatic account of the voyage and rescue.
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J. Wilbur Ward
Seattle Sun
City
Northwestern
State of California
Mr. Ward
Alaska
Seattle
Belle Vinnedge Drake
Des Moines
Iows
A. P. Vinnedge
Gambier Bay
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Dynamiter
Revenue Cutters
Drew
Sam Bayles
Bayles Clothing Company
Discovery, Otter
Power of Attorney
Blanks
Fice
Pioneer Office
Crosby Baths
Bryans
Pionce
Tim Woodruff
Mosquito
Meamship Northwestern
Tom McMahon
Linotype Machine
Pioneer
Sam
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