Northwestern notes describe varied disasters and industry
A chaotic summary reports a Bisines Washington mill destroyed by fire, a Cripple Creek robbery, recent Williams mine output, a fatal shooting and a deadly explosion at Corning Powder Works in Santa Cruz, and multiple accidents including a boy killed near Townsend and a wagon wreck near Maker City. It notes borax production near Kennewick and Japan talks, Indian child roundups led by Captain Nickerson, health policy affecting San Francisco travel, Spokane exposition openings, and a church pastor move to Helena.
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Kemevaide
New
Japan
H.W. Nickerson
Sinters Wiles
Lander
Wye
Colorado State Board of Health
San Francisco
Deriegther
Spokane
Leslie W. Sprague
All Boule’ Church
Mich
Anterinn
Tos
Hiieas
Peator
First Unitarias Society of Usesity
A Strange Suit Over Life Insurance in Media Case
A Philadelphia suit seeks 702 from Provident Life Trust to recover the life of Mrs Shortlidge. Professor C Bhart Midge, now of Kennett Square, sues after Mrs Shortlidge was killed in Media on New Year's Eve. The tragedy followed his 1902 second marriage to Marie Dixon Jones and a later shooting near their home, leading to insanity defenses and confinement.
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Philadelphia
C Bhart- Midge
Kennett Square
Chester Eneuty
Providest Life Trust
Mre Shortiidge
Profesor Shortidge
Media Academy
Theo Mra Shortlidge
Violence at Came Dirce coal mine erupts into deadly clash
On a snowy morning at the Came Dirce coal mine in Pennsylvania a family of special policemen were attacked, one killed another wounded, and several strikers and civilians injured as hundreds of workers confronted officers. Firearms discharged. Millar died, Kellmor and Lesko injured. Strikers dispersed as notices urged end to the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ooeide
Dirce Lowelish
van Margin
Eos
Soo-Upion
Beaver Meadow
Milla
Joseph Lesko
Mille
Kellmor
Lesko
Idaho Soldiers Home Burned In Fire Disaster
The Mahe soldiers home near Boise was destroyed by a blaze caused by a defective fire, damaging the kitchen area and communicating upper floors. Four men died, and the old soldiers will be housed in logs. one named Thomas Hayes appears to have been fatally injured. The lower floor of the east wing was burned, total losses about 100000 with about 26000 uninsured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boiseelty Limite
Thormes Hayes
Wrat
Britain and US relations highlighted by Chamberlain speech
In Stouthbridge on Tuesday, Hritiah secretary of state for the colonies Mr Chamberlain described Britain's foreign policy as friendly toward all European powers and notably toward the United States. He rejected opposition claims that Britain meddles with continental affairs and defended the premier's restraint under Lord Salisbury. A. J. Best dies suddenly of heart failure in Wyoming at age 76, a pioneer stockman who moved from Colorado to Cache La Poudre valley in 1860 and served in the Inez territorial court and state legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Chamberlain
Hritiah
Stouthbridge
Great Britain
Europe
United States
A. TL Reel
Wyoming
Laberge
Wyo
Mr Reel
Cache la Poudre Valley
Colorado
Filmote
Omaha
Felt Lake
Inez Territorial Couert
Wreming
Aegan
Cheyense
Oregon Boy Murderer Sentenced to Reform School
Arthur Kelley aged 11 of Poocieton Ore confessed to murdering his father two weeks ago. A grand jury returned a true bill but recommended reform school instead of the penitentiary. Kelley said harsh treatment of himself and his mother prompted the crime.
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Arthur Kelley
Poocieton
Ore
Train Robber Suspect Detained Near Rathdrum
William Campbell, possibly known as Rodber or Campbell, a Scotchman, was arrested near South Tacoma on suspicion of being the lone highwayman who robbed a Northern Pacific train near Rathdrum, Idaho. He reportedly stopped at a house asking for a meal and was identified by the household woman who was traveling on the route. Police doubt the identification.
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William Campbell
South Tacoma
Rathdrum
Ide
Campbell
Trale
Rising unrest feared as troops redeployed in Hong Kong area
Reported notices say authorities in Tongkong have received generalised information about November plans in the southern provinces. About two thousand troops from India are requisitioned for Hongkong. The Sixteenth Lancers and the Hongkong regiment are recalled from the south. Indications point to a power rise similar to that in north Chien, with rebels believed near the Hin terland within ten miles of the border.
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Tongkong
India
Hongkong
Tenga Lancers
Chien
Uritinh
Texas Requisition Papers In Rockefeller Case
The passage notes a request for Rockefeller and Flagler associates sought by Texas for alleged anti trust violations. Governor Roosevelt, then vice president elect, states he cannot act until he resumes governorship and will review upon returning to New York. The report reflects early 1900s cross state legal tensions in antitrust actions.
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Overoor Sayers
Texas
Roosevelt
Planters
Balloon accident claims life of Deer in Chicago area
Deer, an associate of Chicago, plunged to death from a height of about 40 feet after a balloon ascension turned into a fall witnessed by about 3,000 spectators. He broke upon landing with fatal injuries to jaw, chest, and arm, dying within moments. The crash ends a long string of accidents in the past twelve years.
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Deer
Chicago
British Columns Fight De Wet Near Vredefort
British columns conducted a three day battle from October 4 to 7 against General De Wet with 1 000 mounted troops near Vredefort in the Grange River Colony. Boers were dislodged and dispersed, fleeing demoralised as the British severed their lines amid heavy action.
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Colums
de Wet
Vredefort
Grange River
Narrow Escape in Arizona Desert Journey
Three men endured a perilous trek across a desert between the Grand Canyon region and Utah. Horses ran loose, one member fell behind, water scarce, and after a day of burning sands Hermann found water five miles ahead. A search rescued Hanon and Hermann, while Piares wandered with thirst before a rescue party located them near Fisgetief.
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LB Manna
Mark Haens
Arinona
New Mealoo
A. Brtermann
General Land Office
Herwann
Wke Merse Hed
Grand Canyon of the
Leee Ferrt
Pieres
Sande
Hanne
Hermane
Hanon
Hermann
Piares
Fisgetief
Seattle Trades Union Tie Up Threatens City Building
Seattle workers walkout as 1200 unions idle work while 30 residence blocks and major brick firms halt under construction. A clash between Trades Council and Builders' Exchange erupts over wage scale demands for one year, with some contractors already signing the agreement and others resisting.
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Thirness
Trades Union
Lats
Hallders Exchange
Exchange
Teachers seek mandamus against Chicago franchises listing stock
Miss Catherine Goggle of the Chicago Teachers federation filed a petition in Cook County Circuit Court seeking a writ of mandamus to compel the Cook County Board of Assessors to file with the county clerk a statement of the value of capital stock and bonds for Chicago's great franchise corporations. The petition alleges intangible property worth 264,105,312 and tangible property valued at 1,275,745, while the franchises are cited as creating a large unassessed difference of 225,229,0477 to be addressed by the court.
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Cook County
Chicago
Catherine Goggle
Chicago Teachers Federation
Intermountain Fair opens with strong attendance and racing
The fourth Intermountain Fair at Kobee opens with better than previous shows. A fine display of exhibits and a strong racing program draw a good crowd. A race judged fair saw jockeys commended for riding well despite a narrow win. The horse Jim Keeman owned by Sned 190. Jockey Boy Legton ruled off the track. Separately, Minneapolis mills halt operations as 60 percent close amid weak demand for flour and stagnant foreign trade. Wash Bureau Crosby Pillsbury and Consolidated Milling report impacts and broader shutdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kobee
Jim Keeman
Boylegton
Doar
Minneapolis
Washburo-Crosby
Pillsbury Milling Companies
Ieales
Consolidated Milling Company
Wisck
Resolution on alien property tax amendments and voting regulations
A legislative resolution outlines amendments to tax and election rules, detailing how alien property tax provisions interact with property assessments and regulatory standards. It specifies ballot procedures, enactment timing, and the process for certification and adoption under law.
Amendment to the State Constitution on Education Section
A fragmentary draft describes a proposed amendment to the state constitution’s section on education. It references adding a new provision under Article six, section six, relating to control by the Department of Education, with wording for election and printing at the next general election.
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Utes
Bret
Sarb
Tee See
Tim & Fe 8
Crmesty Union
Ariel
Fragmented Utah constitution text on voting and amendments
The fragmentary OCR outlines Article 6 and Article 3 amendments in Utah state law, detailing provisions for popular vote and legislative action on constitutional changes. It references the Senate and House processes, ratification by the people, and the law’s publication by the Great Seal.
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Erie
Bisines
Wash
Solas
Cripple Creek
Conn
Williams
Clinghouse Appyos
Sear Wadeworth
Nev
Im Mecklin
Cal
Reseell Landis
W. J. Gyde
Jenlowsy
Corning Powder Works
Sante Crus
Del
Co Mercier
J. Valencia
Te Vascount
Steveston
Oliver Quint
Houlder
Nvar Townsend
Northern Pacific Express
Ottaa Rida
Elleabeth Langley
Dawson
Camedina
Oct
American North
Wises Ie
Idaho
Durned
Uncle Sam
Forsige Felicy
Great
Trtats
A. J. Best
Oregon
Yemen of Beth
Neers Eee
Saitigh
Thessieye Reuls
Celine
Seattle
Thea
Intermountain Fair
Tunis
Aed
Ube
Sane
Utah
Sertiog
Urab
Nikassehal
Drah
Lew
Tis
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