All Quiet at Colon Revolution Update
Gen Carlos Aljhan, Panama governor and Isthmus army commander, says Colombian government can now move freely through the isthmus but the insurrection continues. Several Liberal bands remain under Belisario Porras and Cr Dias, with Juan Antonio Jimines reportedly surrendering to Gen Alban. Bocas del Toro is said to be in rebel hands as officials held captive at Colon return from the mountains.
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Colon
Carlos al» Jhan
Panama
Theas
Inter
Belisario Porras
Cr. Dias
Juan Antonio Jimines
Diaz Ataff
Alban
Bocas del Sor Fis
Prisners
Man Dies After Self Inflicted Wound Aboard Train
Matt Buckland, who states his home is in California, cut his throat with a razor on an eastbound Lake train at Port Clinton. He was removed from the train here and died shortly after. death momentarily expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bandusky
Matt Buckland
California
Razor
Port Clinton
No Mercy for Rebels in Samar Conflict
General Smith of American forces in Samar rejects General Lukeban’s surrender talks and continues active warfare. In southern Samar marines maintain pressure as rebels’ boats, salt factories, and tons of rice and hemp are destroyed.
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Manila
Smith
Samar
Lukeban
Tsland
Omugeneg
Pope Seeks Cardinal Vaughan as Successor
London December reports indicate The Guardian published part of a note that the Pope desires Cardinal Vaughan to succeed him. The unsaid details suggest church leadership changes in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Neeter Guardian
Cardinal Vaughan
Unknown Man's Death In Olympia By Self Inflicted Fire
In Olympia on December 4 an unidentified man about fifty years old took his own life by burning all identifying marks. The man appeared dissipated and the circumstances surrounding the act are under inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Knock the Preacher Down Camden Smith Hanged
Charles Brown was executed by hanging in Mount Holly for the murder of Washington Hunter. Moments before the scheduled death Brown tried to escape, knocked Rev. Deisinger unconscious with an iron bar, fled the jail yard, was captured, and hanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deisinger
Brown
Peace With Boers Rumor Sparks Brussels Talk
Rumors from Brussels say Kirchner may seek an overseas peace with the Boers, outlining an object for peace amid ongoing discussions. The report notes uncertain details andHarmony hopes in diplomatic circles.
Deserters Blamed in Samar Massacre and Batangas Turmoil
Washington reports Manila papers claim American deserters planned the Balangiga massacre in Samar and that two deserters act as leaders. The dispatch says notices in English urge Americans to join insurgents while colored deserters from the Ninth Cavalry are blamed for unrest in Batangas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Manila
War Department
Company C
Ninth
Balangiga
Samar
Ninth Cavalry
Batangas
Local court hears assault charges on minor
N W Bolster reports complaints in Judge Cann's court against several boys for assault and battery on his seven year old son. The youths have not been arrested yet. Bolster says older boys in the Minor school area form groups to catch and beat younger children. A plan to arrest the boys aims to stop the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Bolster
Bowman, Bolster
Thirty five at breakfast in city jail report
Jailor C. J. Grant says 12 lower cells are vacant for the first time since May. This morning only three prisoners had breakfast, the smallest count since he took the post. Most inmates are new faces while chronic offenders appear to have left town.
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C. J. Grant
County Commission Bars Bids From Defaulters Contractors
The county commission decided not to consider bids on any county work from contractors with unfinished county projects. The board acted to enforce completion before new work can proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comeni Asion
Siow
University grid hopes hinge on dramatic Oregon talks
Washington leaders pressurize to force a Webfoot game at Eugene after last year’s 48 to 6 defeat. President Graves travels to meet Oregon State University president Strong to avert a falling out. Meanwhile Washington’s second team accuses Oregon School of bad faith over a postponed Saturday clash as both programs risk disbanding. Pacific Coast Y M C A secretary Colton arrives to inspect the university and plan meetings before Corvallis Oregon convention December 5-7.
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Washington
Graves
Aniquet
Eugene
Strong
Oregon State University
Hila
Oregon
Foots
BE. T. Colton
Pacific Coast
Corvallis
Capitol Annex Rift Deepens Over 15 Tons of Steel
In Olympia on December 4 the capitol commission held a regular session amid a heated clash between Contractor Gorse and Architect Ritchie. Ritchie proposed new plans adding 15 tons of steel and raising costs, while Gorse fiercely objected and submitted an alternate plan to bypass Ritchie.
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Olympia
Capitol Commission
Gorse
Ritchie
Capitol Annex
Goss
Death in Stones Landing drunken spree case resurfaces in court
A new chapter opens in Judge Bell's court as Elmer Lord dies from injuries after a drunken encounter at Stones Landing. Brown alias Thompson faces murder charges, now in state penitentiary, while Edward Lord sues Jaffe and seeks $19,000 damages, claiming his son support needs.
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Bell
Department of the Courts
Sam
Elmer Lord
Stones Landing
Lord
Hrown
Thompson
Edward Lord
Jaffe
Brown
Ike
The First Duchess of Marlborough at the Grand
Mrs. Sarah Cowell LeRne closes the Grand Theater season with The First Duchess of Marlborough. The Convict's Daughter headlines uptown this week drawing solid houses. Maloney's Wading Day Maloney's Wedding play nightly with a Saturday matinee at Beattie. Shore Acres grows in popularity among New England comedy drama fans.
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Sarah Cowell Lerne
Duchess of Marlborough
the Grand
Uptown
Maloney
New England
Shore Acres
Prominent German Citizen Jacob Rick Dies at Home
Jacob Rick aged 72 a prominent German citizen died at his home 722 Twenty fourth Avenue South yesterday of old age. Seven weeks ago last night his wife Hicks died. The body is at Butterworths funeral arrangements have been made in London. Eighteen men and seven Russians were killed today in a collision on the Manchurian railway near Harbin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Rick
Twenty-fourth Avenue
Hicks
Butterworth's
London
Kharbin
Jan 20 trial set in Kin shooting case
Fragmentary report notes John a the negro accused in the Henry Peter Kin shooting case at Sad'ens Reeb. Trial scheduled for Jan 20. A separate incident describes damage and theft at Chicaro Misfit Parlors near First Svinte, with injuries and stock loss valued at about $2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A
Henry Peter Kin
West Seattle Road Supervisor Election Settled
The office sought a man to fill the post and appointed Martin Kyle who was not a candidate. The decision followed strife among four contenders and stirred the community over the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Seattle
Martin Kyle
Rte Scot
Aad Bayeaan
Controco
Steamer City of Puebla Arrives Quietly at Dawn
The steamer City of Puebla, capt Jepaon, reached port at two this morning with a full cargo from San Francisco and reported no trouble entering the harbor.
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City of
Puebla
Jepaon
San Francisco
Prospective Holiday Football Clash Between State Colleges
The State Agricultural College and the State University may play in this city on Christmas or New Year’s Day. Manager Eshelman seeks a game to settle the Northwest championship while Whitman’s claim is waning after a Thanksgiving loss to the agricultural college. Pullman hopes the game will clear part of its $500 debt by guaranteeing $600 for the visitors. Oregon has declined overtures despite a standing contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Agricultural College
State University
Eshelman
Agricultural College
Whitman College
Pullman
O*vron
Renge Couss
University of Oregon
Shore Acres opens at venue Friday for three performances
The tenth season of Mr. Herne's master piece Shore Acres is staged this weekend. Critics compare it to the work of James Whitcomb Riley and note its reception among audiences as a strong dramatic presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Herne
James Whitcomb Kiley
Shore Acres
Fire in Ballard planing mill barely damages building
A blaze about 6:30 last night swept through the planing mill of the Seattle Cedar Lumber Manufacturing Company at Ballard but was extinguished before serious damage occurred. Watter Springs Medical offers cures for rheumatism eczema and skin diseases at druggists or 1210 First Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Cedar Lumber Mnufacturing Company
Ballard
Watter Springs
Firat Avenue
Municipal Elections Reported In Four Fourth Class Cities
Fourth class towns Ballard Renton Columbia Everett Puyallup and Roblyn report election results. Winners include Mayors Reed Beach Terrill McMillan Morgan and other officials with party notes in each city. Multiple councils chose Democrats and Republicans across listings with health officers and attorneys named.
Kent Election Yields Single Ticket Victory
In Kent on December 4 a single slate faced voters and all candidates won. Elected officials include Mayor A Bowen Treasurer H B Madison and councilmen Boucher Rasmussen and Sam Cavanaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Feild
A. Bowen
H. B. Madison
Boucher
H. P. Rasmussen
Sam Cavanaugh
Election results from Olympia yesterday declare Republic candidates in lead
In Olympia the Republic ticket led in yesterday's election with wins for Mayor C. J., Attorney M. G. Joraar, Cork V. A. Milroy, Health Officer R., and councilmen H. Claud Weaton, J. prise P.M. Cole, and BR. G. Shore among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
C. J
M. G. Joraar
Cork
V. A. Milroy ¢ Sa
H. Claud Weaton
J. Prise P.M Cole
BR. G. Shore
Notable Hotel Arrivals List From Northwest Cities
Numbered among hotel guests today are visitors from Port Scamuenas Nome and Seattle with figures such as G. B. Stratton Washington attorney general, W. M. Prier mining magnate, Capt. L. B. ae steamboat man, and Charles M. Street from St. Joseph. Also present are Dr. FB. Lytle Bothell, Portland’s G. P. Morden, and Tacoma marshal C. W. Ide, plus timber surveyors Joa. McIntosh and F. W. Deborimier of Olympia and others from San Francisco and Kirkland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Ht. O
Port Scamuenas
G. Yo Rickard
Nome
W. B. Stratton
State of Washington
William M. Prier
Juneau
Seattle
H. B. Davie
Capt. L. B.ae
Port H. BR
Tacoma man learns hotel bill misread as Dead Beat
R H Arnold of Tacoma, staying at a Seattle hotel, left without paying for a one night stay. A week later he asks the clerk for his balance and learns from the books that he is marked D B meaning Dead Beat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Arnold
Tacoma
Arnold
Seattle
Mr. Arnold
Misa
Seattle Public Library Plans Duplicate Copies for Fire Loss
The Seattle Public Library reports all destroyed volumes have been duplicated and stored while space remains limited. Upper room galleries are under construction and will allow public access to most works. Demand rises as membership grows and a rule to lend duplicate fiction at a weekly cent rate gains favor.
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Seattle
Seattle Weather Tonight and Thursday Showers Likely
Occasional showers are forecast for Seattle and vicinity with brisk south to west winds. Temperature changes remain mild as drivers and residents prepare for wet spells.
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Seattle
Vicinity
West Winda
Central Dee Elects City Officials in Local Election
Central Dee reports a single ticket elected yesterday. Mayor E. Zimmer and Clerk W. O. Bennett lead a slate including Attorney J. R. Baxton, Treasurer P. B. Stahl, and council members Frank Harm, C. C. Henderson Jr, Lawrence Bar, J. H. H. ae, KY Bloomfeld, Edwin Nel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Dee
E. A' Zimmer
W .O. Bennett
J.R. Baxton
P. B. Stahl
Frank Harm
CC. C. Henderson, Jr
Lawrence Bar
J. HH. Ae KY. Bloomfeld
Edwin Nel
Ellensburg Mayor Elected by Narrow Margin
In a remarkable close election the law and order faction carried the head of the ticket yesterday by three votes. J. Hf. Smitheam the successful candidate for mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellensburg
Law and Order
J. Hf. Smitheam
Local election crowns city leaders in decisive vote
NotHpoirt reports that on December 4 the socialist party elected the mayor, clerk, treasurer, health officer and three councilmen, outlining a sweeping regional mandate for city governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bocialiate
Garfield Temperance Ticket Re-elected
Garfield voters yesterday re elected the temperance ticket, confirming continued local reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Baseball official returns from national convention
D B Dugdale, a local baseball man, came back yesterday from a nationwide convention aimed at preventing player movement between clubs. The gathering succeeded in its purpose though details on which players or clubs were affected remain unclear. Dugdale recently signed H Teteeres as catcher from the South for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Dugdale
H. Teteeres
Cot Lelder
Bouth
Roosevelt praised as a strong statesman in British view
London papers hail President Roosevelt for a conservative progressive policy and call his approach to restraining immigration and anarchism prudent. The Daily News lauds his high public conduct, while Pall Mall Gazette and St James Gazette note contrasts with British politics and affirm his readiness to propose limits on immigration and anarchist concerns.
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London
Roosevelt
The
Daily News
Lfe
Pall Mall Gazette
America
Europe
Bt. James’ Gazette
United States
Estate dispute over Dr Laban Powell Reeves will
Dr Laban Powell Reeves died November 19 leaving an estate. His widow, his third wife, filed a will claiming the entire estate for herself with support for John B Reeves, son of a second wife. An infant heir protests probate, valuing the estate at 25000 with Olympia land, a valuable farm, stock, and diamonds. The special administrator struggles with the widow’s attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laban Powell Reeves
John B. Reeves
Three Cornered Probate Hearing Delays Estate Disbursement
Judge Tallman presides over a probate dispute involving Mrs Reeves and a doctor’s office aides over $60 000 believed to be in the estate. The court allows continued administration while delaying any distribution to the widow or son until all portions are ready. In a separate matter Joe Davin faces trial for a November 19 1960 assault on a dock with a prior conviction overturned by a weakened witness leading to a dismisal of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Dayin
Griffin
AD & Man
Davin
Acquittal in Larceny Case and Divorce Granted
C J Smith was acquitted yesterday of larceny from the person involving a watch and chain taken from Cecil Hazelton of the St Paul house. John D Patterson secured a divorce from Luella B Patterson on grounds of incurable insanity. she has been in the asylum for ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Smith
Ceccil Hazelton
St. Paul House
John D. Patterson
Luella BE. Patterson
Divorce filed over alleged adultery with Lou Logren
Mary Ware files a divorce complaint against Chauncey Ware citing adultery with Lou Logren and a vile persona of both sexes. She seeks to enjoin Chauncey from drawing $800 from a bank. Chauncey was served November 11 and no papers were filed until today.
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Mary Ware
Chauncey Ware
Lou Logren
Chauncey
Digestive dinner talk explains cravings and digestion
L Ladhow, assistant health officer, chats with newspaper men about why we salt foods, crave sodium, and how stomach acids and enzymes work. He notes salt cravings stem from body chemistry, vinegar helps digest cellulose, spices trigger digestive juices, and milk protects the stomach lining in tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Re. L. Ladhow
Falta
Captives Alive Report From Constantinople
Consul General Dickinson cabled the state department from Constantinople that Miss Stone and Mme Teilka are still held by brigands in the woods of Gul tip e Bulgaria. The message says both prisoners were well when the messenger left and face threats but receive humane treatment as efforts for their release continue.
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Washington, D
Dickinson
State Department
Constantinopie
Miss Stone
Mme. Teilka
Gultipe
Bulgaria
Unis
Expansion of Dictionaries and Italic Decline
The article notes rapid growth in new dictionary editions with thousands of words and a shift away from italicising foreign terms. Editors remove italics to ease reading, replacing foreign phrases with home terms, as type setting machines now lack italic letters unless necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Webster
Eneh
Musicale Planned by YWCA Under Mrs Frank Black
A musicale program is planned for the evening at the Young Women’s Christian Association under the direction of Mrs Frank Black. The public is invited.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
Frank Black
Hill Scores A Winning Coup In Rail Consolidation
Minneapolis December 4 Special The Tribune asserts Hill has scored a major coup in the Northern Pacific settlement. It notes Hill’s party would gain control of the Northern Securities by exchanging Great Northern stock and adding Northern Pacific holdings, despite Harriman majority control in two of three companies. Dr. McGregor opens dental rooms in the Globe building at First Avenue and Madison Street.
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Minneapolis
the Tribune
Hill
Harriman
Burlington
Great Northern
R. Hill
Northern Sureties Company
Northern Pacific
Mr. Hill
Great Northern Atock
Northern Securities
Hill Party
Securities Corporation
Dr. McGregor
Globe Building
First Avenue
Madison Street
Young Women's Christian Association Plans Winter Prospectus 1901-02
The Young Women's Christian Association of this city releases its winter prospectus for 1901 02 in a concise pamphlet. Active and associate members gain access to parlors a circulating library rest room bathrooms social evenings the Travel club Bible classes gospel services and elective educational classes with fees from 1 to 2 per month. Sustaining members for 8 yearly receive gymnasium access and all elective branches. Lectures for Travel club include Rome Berlin Egypt Alaska Italy England St Peters and the Vatican. The physical department is led by Mrs Shephard and gospel meetings occur Sundays at 4 pm with bi monthly social or musical events and daily lunch for working girls with about 200 attendees daily.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
Travel Club
Rome
I. H. Gowen
Berlin
Olive Wente
Egypt
Mary Shumway
Alaska
W. Db. Wood
Italy
Joseph Shippen
England
J. P. Dp. Llwyd
St. Peter
The Grab Sale Idea Attracts Shoppers
Rhodes Brog. advertises a grab sale on Second Avenue inviting customers to pick a box for 26 cents. Each box contains an article valued at 26 cents or up to 2 dollars, creating novelty and uncertain value that draws crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes Brog
Second Avenue
Carpenter Union Sets Evening Meeting on Next Year’s Wages
Carpenters union plans an important special meeting tonight at the H Building Trades council headquarters to settle the wage-scale for the coming year. A large attendance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Carpentera
H Building Trades’ Council
Domestic Service Reform Urged by Commission
A December report by Gail Laughlin for the Industrial Commission analyzes the huge domestic workforce in the United States, noting a majority are nonnative and untrained. It calls for higher wages, better training, and a businesslike view of household labor, including home economics education and schoolwork in domestic science to raise standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Gail Laughlin
The
Industrial Commission
Disguised as Negroes Spark Laurens Night Alarm
Cries from a Laurens South Carolina residence drew neighbors from sleep as two men fled a room window. Clarence E. Babb pursued and shot one man, later learning he had killed Henry G. Sullivan, a local young citizen. Babbard did not reveal his companion’s name. The item continues with a luncheon notice for the Hebrew Benevolent Society at Germania Hall offering a full midday menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
8. C
Laurens
Clarence E. Babb
Babb
Henry G. Sullivan
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Paris
Brussels
Kirchner
Haughty Contractors
Mrs. le Moyne
John Henry
Henry Kinney
West Seattle Roadmaster
Pulman
Viarion Cullen
Helen Berry
Shopf Acris
Renton
Will A. Sparks
MH. A. Hastings
A. B. Watson
D. B. Burbanks
Everett
W. E. Terrill
J. H. Mitchell
Paul Murphy
J. W. Hartnett
F. H Alex Thelka
F. Pendleton
Puyallup
J. L. Moffitt
Leggett
Citizens
H. P. Hansen
Bnohomish
F. #. Anderson
James Burton
W. M. Snyder
A. M. Abel
Vv. Blackman
M. Albert
B. B. Morgan
C. H. Bakeman
James
Olympic
Rainier Grand
C. W. Ide
KR. B Moody
Portland
A. W. Tames
Port Townsend
George Bartech
Kirkland
Diller
E. L. Gaudette
Whatcom
Joa. McIntosh
F. W. Deborimier
United States Timber Surveyors
al Densmore
Stanwood
D. G
Public Library
Centralia
Northport
Dr. Reeves’ Will
Joe Davis O.schverged
J Smith
John 8. Kimball
Speak of the Star
Geo. Hackett
Me Hackett
Bonney & Stewart
Lake View Cemetery
Hackett
C. A. Young
Seventh Avenue
Carpenters
Jew’ Hebrew Benevient Society
Germania Hall
Rufus
Waterhouse
Ovegbach
Cutter Cresette
I * Hannons
Boston Grocery
Shannon
Ramaker Music
Kirk
First Ave
Cline’s Piano
Second
Union
Houssy
Pike
Onlu
Pike St
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