Beautiful Girl Tries To End Her Life At Waterfront
Sadie Childs about 22 attempted to jump from Yester wharf into the bay at 6 30 this morning. She was taken to Providence hospital after police and jailer Grant aided her. Despondency and drinking are noted as contributing factors.
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Sada Childs
Yester Wharf
Glasscock
Childs
Ludlow
George Horton
Providence Hospital
Sadie Childs
Water Front
Ed. Donneley
Donneley
Grant
Miss Childs
Sam Corbett
Nome affidavit alleges officials sandbag justice in fraud case
In a federal Nome investigation a sensational affidavit by H. L. Blake accuses U. S. Commissioner L. B. Shephard of saying the wheels of justice would be greased. The document alleges lawyers betrayed clients, a “double cross” by Metson and Hume, and that Hatch advised favors for a favorable ruling, with Shepherd acting as judge to decide for original locators.
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Sanfrancisco
Nome
H. L. Blake
U. S
L. B. Shephard
Enon Wan Ee
Sinaki
Tofim
Attornneys
Metson
Hume
Blake
Shepherd
Ace N. P. R. Hatch
Hatch
Noyes
Porto Rican Tariff Case Decided Against Dooley
The insular case H. W. Dooley v United States was ruled against Dooley. The court held that duties on goods entering Porto Rico from the United States after the Foraker tariff passage were properly imposed.
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C. Dee
H. W. Dooley
United States
Dooley
Porto
Ed States
Royal Scandal in Amsterdam Leaves Maj. Vanteeots Poised
Amsterdam December 2. The adjutant to the royal household Maj. Vanteeots who was reported wounded in a duel with the prince is less serious though in custody of the palace and no visitors may see him.
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Amsterdam
Vanteeots
Royal Household
Prince Comfort
Leas Serous An
Dutch Rheiniger Dies After Saturday Ring Fight
Chicago boxing tragedy as middleweight Dutch Rheiniger dies from brain hemorrhage suffered in Saturday bout with Jim Driscoll. He was not knocked out in the contest. Wärme morning, December 2.
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Chicago
Reiniger
Jim Driscoll
Rheiniger
Memorial Services of Elks In Seattle Features Choir and Eulogies
The annual Benevolent Protective Order of Elks memorial services in Seattle featured a forest stage scene, two elk symbols, and an ornate program. Exalted Ruler L L Moore led remarks while Col James Hamilton Lewis delivered a eulogy, aided by vocal solos and prayers, as members recalled departed brothers and voiced charity.
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Benevolent Protective of Elks
Seattle
Elks
Opera Hous Orchestra
L. L. Moore
Order
Magnus Shutz
J. P. D. Liwyd
Col
Jamen Hamilton Lewis
Mr. Lewia
Paradine
Liw
Iceberg Beneath the Surface Reveals Hidden Scale
A report explains that 200 to 300 feet above water may hide 1400 feet below. Captains keep far from icebergs since collisions can be fatal. Icebergs melt as they travel south, producing a distant tinkling sound, and odd shapes such as a church-like form have been observed.
Suburban town notices and upcoming events
The Columbia City council appointed election board members for tomorrow with William Pratt, Bond, and Groat named as judges. A Wesley M. E. church social at South Beattie is set for December 6 to fund a Christmas center. Georgetown and Seattle bakers end feud with mutual withdrawal agreement. West Seattle mission will meet Sundays at Haller Schoolhouse led by Rev. Gowen. Duwamish Athletic Club revival planned at Bicycle Park Georgetown. Black River public schools close for winter next Friday. Nellie Steers completes a three month term. St James Episcopal Fremont raises funds to build a church. Edgewater Good Templar hill hosts an entertainment on December 3.
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Columbia
William Pratt
Bond
CC. N. Groat
Wesley M. E. Church
South Beattie
Georgetown
Seattle Bakers
Georgetown Bakers
Drunkenness and expert opinions at Col. Meade court martial
At the Brooklyn Navy Yard court martial of Col. Robert L. Meade of the marine corps witnesses discuss intoxication levels and how many drinks constitute being drunk. Experts may be called to define slightly intoxicated and the degree of intoxication compatible with duty.
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New York
Robert L. Meade
Marine Corps
Brooklyn Pevy
Meade
Wedding interrupted by estranged husband in Newark
A wedding in Newark was halted when John Powliski, a stranger brought by an invited guest, proclaimed I forbid the marriage and claimed the bride as his wife. The clergyman began the service and the bride fainted, requiring a doctor to revive her.
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Newark
N. J
John Powliski
Powliski
Trust Legislation Echoes Roosevelt Warning in 1900 Message
Washington observers say the president has not altered his stance on trust regulation. The cited 1900 New York governor Roosevelts letter urges bold, careful action against trusts, stressing honest reform to curb wealth concentration and protect the public from corporate excess.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
New York State
Wvelt
Postal checks proposal aims to replace currency with post check
Washington D C December 2 The author C W Post proposes a postal currency plan to reprint $1 $2 and $5 bills with spaces for payee name address and a 2 cent postage stamp to pay the government fee. The bill would be deposited at banks and redeemed at post offices ultimately reaching the treasury. The census bureau employs 3142 workers earning 40%1 a day and by April 10 about 2600 will be dismissed as volumes for population agriculture manufacturing and vital statistics are prepared.
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Washington, D. C
C. W. Post
General Post Office
Treasury Department
Census Bureau
Census Bureau Debate and Immigrant Data Noted
The article notes calls for a permanent census bureau amid wasteful volumes of the last census. Immigration data show 487,018 foreigners arrived last year with breakdowns by profession and origin, highlighting diverse groups including Germans Irish Italians and Poles. A King Edward oak sapling was planted at Mt. Vernon in honor of the king near Washington’s tomb.
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Powderly
Ohto
Mt. Vernon
Edward
Prince of Wales
Washington
German temperance reform shocks German empire reports
A Chicago correspondent cites the German Society for Combating Alcohol Abuse reporting Germans drink an average five glasses daily. The German Empire taxes alcohol heavily yet earns far more from drink than food revenue. The anti liquor leader Haren von Kier Gardt says only long term temperance can civilize Germany, condemning student drinking and university practices.
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Chicago
Hertin
St. Louis
Germany
T Clerman
Togoland
German East Africa
German Empire
Haren von Kiergardt
Abure Society
Chicago models form union for higher pay and shorter hours
Chicago garia workers who pose in the "altogether" have organized a union and will seek higher pay and shorter hours. Leaders boycott talks as the move heads toward a wage demand.
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Chicago
Giria
Seattle Weather and Al-Ki Steamer Report
Tonight and Thursday expect occasional rain with fresh to brisk southeast winds in Seattle and vicinity. The steamer Al-Ki arrived at 1 45 pm today carrying 31 passengers to Puget Sound and about 140900 from the Treadwell mines.
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Seattle
Vicinity
Al-Ki
Puget Sound
Treadwell Mines
Auction Sale at E G Bickerton's Rooms
Auction listing at 1612 First Avenue on Tuesday date 4th at 10 20 features household furniture fine china cups saucers chocolate pots and more plus an upright piano organ rugs tapestries camphor wood desk and a sewing machine. EK G Bickerton Auctioneer. Also notices seeking canvassers and property listings including farm property lakeside cottage and Queen Anne Hill lots.
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E. G. Bickerton
First Avenue
EK. G. Bickerton
J. Johnson
Union
Brooklyn Children Exchange Society Planned
Dec 2 report on a Brooklyn based group formed to exchange children between city and country. Honorable parents with unblemished characters may join, exchanges limited to one month, with care taken to treat every child as family. The scheme aims to extend to other states and summer outings for city and rural children.
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New York
Brooklyn Children's Exchange Society
Albany
Mra
Henry Truman
William Callister
George Tornigan
Wilhelmus Gardiver
Florida
Felda
Mra. Gatdier
Norway
Brooklyn
Sermon at St Mark's Church on The Fear of God
The Rev Robert B H Bell delivered a sermon at St Mark's church on The foolish fears of God is wiser than men from First Corinthians 1 26 He argued Christianity shaped the soul and outpaced pagan learning urging that knowledge without God is worthless and worldly culture cannot save nations.
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St. Mark's Church
Robert BH. H
Bell
Hell
Bet
Mr. Hell
Herod
Greece
Alexandria
Christ
December Guitar Bargain at Our Music Stock
A local store advertises a December guitar bargain urging customers to inspect the large stock for the best selection and value across musical instruments. The notice emphasizes that the largest stock offers the best opportunity to choose.
Holiness and Conversion Emphasized in Brown Street Sermon
A Methodist sermon at Battery Street Church centered on purification as essential to salvation. Reverend H D Brown argued that repentance clears sin and invites the Holy Spirit, transforming believers into God’s image. He contrasted Christian virtue with other faiths and noted disciples were purified before preaching.
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Jerusalem
Holmers
Tev. H, Db
Brown
Jinttery Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Christ
Jesus
New Pistol for Army
The parabellum automatic pistol has reached the United States and is under test by Glen Miles for possible adoption by the U S Army. In tests 116 shots were fired in one minute with eight per reload. The butt houses the magazine and reloading is automatic. Caliber is 3 with smokeless powder and high destructive power. Weight is about one pound 13 ounces and maximum range exceeds one mile.
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United States
Glen Miles
United States Army
Mrs Willie Vanderbilt Wears Dress of Perfect Taste at Show
Mrs Willie K Vanderbilt formerly Miss Virginia Fair stood out at a horace show wearing a Parisian white fur burnt orange gown with yellow rose appliques and Irish point lace. The ensemble included a boa muff gloves flowers and a diamond and pearl necklace, estimated to cost 1885 dollars.
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New York
Willie K. Vanderbilt
Virinia Fair
Top Button Cure for Colds Warned by Health Officer
Health officer cites habit of wearing heavy coats indoors and outdoors as cause of colds and pneumonia. He advises keeping home and office temperatures around seventy and buttoning coats before going outside to avoid chill and illness.
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Colday
Carroll
Swindler Poses as Ex Officer Tries High End Goods Scam
A man claimed to be J C O’Neil an ex officer on the revenue cutter MacCulloch and visited H Copeland’s home at 18 Pike Street offering serges tweeds and worsteds. The cloths proved shabby and the suspect grew nervous when questioned before fleeing the premises and neighborhood.
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H.©. Copeland
Pike Street
J. C. O'Neil
British Columbia
United States
O'Neill
Fires of a Month Reported by Chief Cook
Chief Ralph Cook of the fire department reports 22 fires in November with total loss about $8,000, fully insured. Only three false alarms occurred. The Fremont engine house is completed and work has begun to repair No. 4 engine house at Fourth Avenue and Battery Street, to be raised and repainted.
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Ralph Cook
Fire Department
Incurjance
Fremont
Fourth Avenue
Battery Street
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