Guest of a Chinese Millionaire in Hong Kong
Dick Wood describes a morning waking as the guest of a Chinese millionaire in Hong Kong, sharing a bedroom with Mr. Young Cheuk Hin and detailing the millionaire Jeu Hang An, his offices, and a lavish long table with curious artifacts. The piece notes practical touches, such as clocks and a talking machine, and contrasts them with sentimental vases of daily changing flowers in the host’s mansion.
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Dick Wood
Hong-Kong
Hongkong
Wong
Myself
Mr. Young Cheuk Hin Reeg
Rank Tee
Mr. Wong
Mr. Young
Hengkeong
R. Young Cheuk Hin
Jeu Hang An
Aete Wing
Mr. Jeu
Duilding
United States
Mr. Jew
Des Voeux
Corties
Jon
Tong
Oeae
America
Colin
Dick Woop
Dark tale of a merchant and his slave Lunany
The account describes the Jeus private life and residence with a two wife family, staff including a slave boy Lunany, and a long lineage of debt tied to slavery. Lunany’s ancestor sold himself before independence, creating an ongoing obligation that binds Lunany’s family to service until a future repayment.
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Jeu
Mr. Jeu
Young
Lunany
Liun
Lun
Garonne Floated After Beaching In Marine Flurry
The steamship Garonne driven onto the beach was successfully floated by tugs Cariels and Fairfield and found unharmed after inspection alongside the dock. Garonne is a 2319 ton steel steamship owned by Frank Waterhouse Company. Excelsior, under Captain Moore, sailed for Cooks Inlet and Valdez with 45 passengers and 10 Columbus recruits bound for Fort Ward, Valdes. Santa Monica sails tonight from Aberdeen to San Francisco with 5 passengers and 675000 feet of lumber, while Chehalis departs Aberdeen for San Francisco with 14 passengers and 706 feet of lumber. Seattle passengers transfer by rail.
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Garonne
Cariels
Fairfield
Frank Waterhouse Company
Excelsior
Z. &. Moore
Cooks Inlet
Valdez
Alibi Trial in Saloon Robbery Case at Superior Court
Jerry O Leary is tried in superior court today for the September hold up of Peter Broberg at Snug Harbor saloon. He plans to prove an alibi. Separately the Queen Anne Congregational church plans a sale at the Garfield and Queen Anne church tent on Friday December 4 with useful and fancy articles, home made candies, and a musical program. Admission is free.
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Jerry O'Leary
Peter Broberg
Snug Harbor
Queen Anne Congregational Church
Garfield and Queen Anne
Kaiser Unable to Open Reichstag as Illness Delays
Kaiser Wilhelm II remains abroad for January and February due to illness. Reichstag session opens amid expected storms as Socialists grow stronger and the Social Democrats appear best organized. Government relies on the Center for support while plans to reform finance, markets, and East Africa railway proceed.
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Catholic Party
Imperie William
Reichstag
Maron von Huelow
Giermaty
Macedonia
Germany
Frances
East
Africa
Kaiser
Bitter Fight on Smoot Seated Opponents Meet in Washington
A Washington meeting of women and allies protested and resolved to transmit to the Senate against recognizing Heald Smoot of Utah. Speakers included Dr. Sarah Biltett and Mrs. Chas Owens and Owens warned the contest looms larger than Roberts’ House seating dispute.
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Washington
Dee BA
Hemator
Church of the Covenant
Senate
Sarah Biltett
Woman's Council
Salt Lake
Philadelphia
Chas. Owens
Utah Ameri
Can Bureau of Information
Owens
Balt Lake
Bmoot
Henate Owens
Mmoat
Tiah
Robrts
Guatemala’s President Welcomes New Republic
In New York Manuel Merrada Cabrera, Guatemala’s president, replied to a cable expressing that Guatemala would recognize Panama’s sovereignty at the earliest moment. Gen Reyes, the Colombian commissioner, argues South American republics oppose U S expansion and seek unity with Colombia to compel Panama’s allegiance.
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New York
Gen. Reyes
United States
Colombia
Panama
Manuel Merrada Cabrera
Guatemala
Central America
Speculators Probe for Tickets as Ren Hur Show Sells Out
The text notes buyers queueing through the night for access to the Ren Hur performance with six tickets limited per person and officials cracking down on speculators. The house is expected to run nightly ahead of the first show.
Merryman Sues Over Alleged Boycott by Trade Group
In superior court today Alexander Merryman testifies he faces a systematic boycott by the Horseshoers and Blacksmiths' Protective Association after withdrawing from a desecration case. He alleges dealers refuse to sell to him and harassment continues. The association denies the claims. Morrie Shipley oversees the matter, Allen & Stratton represent Merryman.
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Alexander Merryman
Horseshoers
Hlackarmiths’ Protective Association
Griffin
Merryman
Smiths
Association
Merryrmman
Morrie Shipley
Dagw
Allen & Stratton
Hypnotism Claim Key in Car Barn Murder Trial
Chicago December 1. Bimil Roreki, accused in the car barn murders, will plead hypnotism at life trial. His attorney says experts deem him a hypnotism subject under spell by Peter Neidermeyer. Roeski described as passive and dull witted, aged 18.
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Chicago
Bimil Roreki
Roeski
Peter Neidermeyer
Gana
Missionary Builds Churches Across Four States Over Years
For fifteen years since settling here he has established churches in Nevada Colorado Wyoming and other western areas. His work spans multiple states reflecting steady growth and community outreach through new congregations.
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Ines
Nevada
Colorado
Wyoming
Old Man Found Dead in Meadlight Saloon
An unnamed elderly man was found dead in a chair behind the stove at the Meadlight saloon on Washington Street at 6 this morning. Patrolman Muff woke him an hour later and the dead wagon was summoned. Death appears alcohol related. a post mortem will clarify. He recently spent much time at Headlight and came from Vermont with quarrels in the past.
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Meadlight Saloon
Washington Street
Muff
Reet
Ife
lAtthe
Vermont
Bishop of Balt Lake Dies in Salt Lake
Rev. Ablel Leonard, bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Baltimore Lake, died in Salt Lake City this morning after a month of illness from typhoid fever.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Ablel Leonard
Episcopal Diocese of
Balt Lake
Unnatural Parents Lose Custody of Annie Rowley
Superior Judge Tallman ordered Annie Rowley placed in Washington Children's Home this morning after deputy prosecutor Conover proved the father showed no interest in the child’s welfare and the mother neglected her.
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Annie Rowley
Norman Rowley
Worman
Ty McCain
Washington
Tallman
Conover
Ben Hur Seats In Big Demand At Grand Opera House
A long line of anxious buyers stretched from the Grand Opera house box office along Cherry Street toward James Street as Ben Hur seats sold rapidly. The feat began at 6 oclock last night and the demand appeared phenomenal this morning.
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Grand Opera House
Cherry Street
James Street
Third Avenue
Ben Hur
Ned
Pocket pick at Booth Beattie car steals $100 in gold and bills
William Jones of Issaquah reported that a man sat beside him on a Booth Beattie car yesterday afternoon and he felt his back pocket being picked. He arrived in town and found the $100 wallet missing, with a detailed description of the suspect.
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William Jones
Issaquah
Laboritory committee to study city laboratory for Seattle
The chamber of commerce special laboratory committee will meet next Saturday to gather detailed information on city laboratories. It aims to decide steps toward securing a Seattle laboratory after hearing how health boards with labs reduced infant mortality and improved public health in other cities.
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Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Boards of Health
Child Attacked By Laborer Warrants Arrest in Myrtle Case
A laborer faces a warrant after allegedly throwing a heavy stick of wood at 11 year old Myrtle Chariton as she walked to school with Gertrude Kelly yesterday afternoon. Myrtle lives at 1211 percent, and the incident occurred in the neighborhood during the outing.
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John Doe
Myrtle Chariton
Gertrude Kelly
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