Train collision near Herkimer injures crew in N Y
NEM RUSHED NEM RUSHED LITTLE FALLS N Y Dec 7 men were injured and one killed in a head on collision between a passenger and a freight train on the New York Central near Herkimer. The engineer and firemen of both trains were uninjured beyond severe shocks. The wreck was blamed on a confusion in train orders that caused a siding to be passed that should have been observed. Both trains wrecked and engines demolished.
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Little Falls
N. Y
New York Central
Herkimer
Bank Robbery At Archibald Ohio Shores Early Today
A bank in Archibald Ohio was robbed early today with an unspecified amount taken. Authorities have not captured the robbers, described as professionals, and the incident remains under investigation as guards and state police respond.
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Delta
Archibald
Mearns
Chief Engineer Cree Regains License After Suspension
Chief Engineer Cree of the steamship Garonne has his license restored by Capt. John Birmingham after a period of suspension. Cree had earlier lost his license for refusing to serve due to alleged coal problems that threatened $90,000 of meat cargo, prompting Captain Olwen to turn back for better coal.
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Cree
Garonne
John Birmingham
Puncan Cree
Asen
Nome
Olwen
Gona
Birmingham
Cice
Newspaper Editors Freed After Contempt Sentence Dismissed
In Chicago the imprisonment for contempt of Judge Hancey’s Gas Trust ruling against An- Lawrence of the Chicago American and reporter H. H. was lifted. The appeal before Judge Dunne drew a large crowd. Hearst posted bonds of 5000 each. The court noted rapid special editions marking the publication.
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Chicago
An- Lawrence
Chicago American
H. H. & Reporter
Hancey
Gas Trust
Hanecy
W. R R. Hearst
Dunne
Urgent Call for New Executive Mansion in Washington
Dec 1 report from grtzmaron, D C notes urgency for a new White House or major repairs. Roosevelt administration details include rugs mishap in the red parlor, a plan for additions overseen by the superintendent, and President Roosevelt's refusal to push new legislation for better quarters. Congress may face authorizing expenditure through the appropriations bill.
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Grtzmaron
D. C
White House
Congress
Cannon
Appropriations Committee
Superintendent of
Roosevelt
Two Crazy Men Cause Police Much Trouble
Police report two disturbed men caused chaos at the station. Josiah Williams attempted suicide at the Bay View brewery engine room and required restraint before being sent to county jail. George Farnum, found wandering insane, was brought in and later returned to his wife. Farnum had previously attempted suicide.
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Bay View
Grant
Sergt
Stewart
Josiah Wiliams
Williams
Von
Geo. Farnum
Howell Street
Sam Corbett
Farnum
Ben
Seattle
Mike Powers
Man Rescued From Quicksand After Hunting Trip
Tom Raymond of this place nearly drowned when he stepped into quicksand while hunting Thursday evening. He grabbed a tree branch and called for help. Mrs. J. O. Jones raised the alarm, nearby farmers formed a timbered causeway, and rescue arrived as the sand reached his mouth.
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Black Diamond
Tom Raymond
J. O. Jones
National Livestock Association Chooses Next Meeting City
The National Livestock Association closed its season in Chicago on December 1 selecting Kansas City as the next meeting site with Portland, Oregon a strong bidder. The organization will meet again in January 1903 and endorsed the 1902 Olympian games in Chicago to supply suitable livestock.
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Chicago
National Livestock Association
Ita Seasion
Kanegas City
Portland
Ore
Banished Uncle Accused of Insulting Queen Draga
King Alexander of Servia banished his uncle, heir presumptive, for openly insulting Queen Draga. The move ends weeks of royal turmoil and draws international attention.
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Alexander of
Servia
Belgraddh
Deo
Alexander
Hitle
Draga
Minneapolis coach W. W. Heffelfinger marries Grace Pierce
W W Heffelfinger of Minneapolis famed as a top Yale opponent and former California coach wed Grace Pierce in Kansas City. The ceremony drew high social prominence and widespread attention among collegians, with Berkeley telegrams of congratulations noted.
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Kansas City
W. W. Heffelfinger
Minneapolis
Yale
Grace Pierce
Miss Pierce
Heffelfi
Heffelfinger
United States
University of California
Berkeley
Gambling Flourishes as Chiefs Order Shifts Tables
In Seattle gambling thrives despite dealer closures as Chief Sullivan's upstairs move prompts saloon owners to relocate games. The Clancys and others move tables, Jim Weir operates across the deck, and residents debate enforcement while Andy Erieman protests rent-driven losses and new gambling rooms.
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Seattle
Sullivan
Clancys
Snohomish
OM Dawcon
Jim Weir
Dd Wome
Jim
Weir
Andy Eriaman
Firet Ward
Ericaman
Erieman
Votes Contested In University Football Captain Election
Excitement runs high at the university over yesterday’s vote for next year’s football captain. McKimnon supporters allege Gardner and Williams—this year’s team—voted without paying their ration fee, backed by ASU President W. T. Laube. Spidell supporters say Carl Van Kuran lacked voting rights for he only played in the Multnomah game, not a college event. The issue may go to the athletic committee.
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McKimnon
Gardner
Williams
W. T. Laube
Associated Students
Spidell
Carl van Kuran
McKinnon
Muddle Over Tax Notices Delays Foreclosure Publication
County commissioners allocate 309 to cover printing 40 000 tax notices before 1902. The 1895 foreclosure act prompts rush work as county officials seek safe completion. Publication must begin soon to meet statute, with guidance from private counsel and the attorney general.
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Yeaterday
McConnaughey
Fulton
Star
Fears For Discovery Overdue From Juneau Run
Late Vancouver advices report the Discovery, a regular mail steamer between Valdes and Juneau, more than a week overdue after departing two weeks ago. The Eith Thompson was sent to search, and Juneau fears the worst as the Discovery, about 290 tons, carried two souls aboard.
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Vancouver
Valdes
Juneau
Eithuompson
Eithu Thompson
Funeral cortege for James A Howles set at two
Funeral for James A Howles roadmaster of Seattle Electric Squeeas is scheduled for two o'clock Sunday afternoon. Large electric cars will replace carriages with three or more cars ready on Third avenue near Pike and Union. The forward car will hold pallbearers officials and immediate friends, the next car carries other friends and fellow employees. Interment at Lake View. A hearse will meet the cars at the landing station and transport the body to the grave.
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James A. Howles
Seattle Electric Squeeas
Madison Street
Star
Third Avenue
Pike
Union Streets
Lake View
Civil service vote looms in city council tonight
The council committees will discuss four issues including Captain Taylor's bid to abolish civil service in all departments except police and fire. The meeting attracts a crowd as members expect adoption of the resolution and a charter amendment, amid sharp debate and fear of petitions for total abolition.
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Captain Taylor
Io All
Death notice of Ann Money at 79 yesterday
Ann Money aged 79 died of old age at 1115 Norman Street yesterday. The coroner ordered an inquest, and arrangements were to be handled by Lanremaing Undertaking Co. at their parlor.
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Ann Money
Norman Street
Lanremaing
Tile Undertaking Co
New Quarterly Water Payment Ordinance Details
Beattie December 7 The Star asks how the new water payment ordinance affects subscribers. It takes effect January 1 with quarterly advance payments starting then, monthly meter charges unchanged. December rents due by month end under old rules. a late fee applies after six weeks into each quarter.
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Rathbun
Race violence halts as martial law holds in Andalusia
Amid racial violence in Andalusia Alabama martial law was imposed and soldiers redistributed to quell unrest. Reports say white mobs hunted Black residents, with killings and arson across outlying areas while many victims were brought to the county jail for safety.
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Andalusia
Ala
Indicted for Letter Writing Involving Mafia Ties
A federal grand jury indicted J. W. Swensen of the X-Ray Collection Agency for mailing a debt collection letter that claimed origin from his firm. Dr H J Pletecher faced charges for mailing an immoral drug offer, and Herndon Lambert a Ballard milkman was indicted for mailing an obscene letter to a 15 year old Viola Davenport.
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Federal Grand Jury
J. W. Swensen
Uncle Sam
H. J. Pletecher
Fietecher
Ben
Herndon Lambert
Ballard
Viola Davenport
Lambert
Perry Queenan Faces New Challenge From Hawkine and Devine
Perry Queenan, winner of Thursday's move contest with Dick Case, is challenged by Danl Hawkine a well known figure in the city. Billy Devine of San Francisco also challenges on behalf of Young Gibbs. Case says he would take another whirl with Queenan if a match can be arranged.
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Perry Queenan
Dick Case
Danl Hawkine
Billy Devine
San Francisco
Young Gibbs
Case
Queenan
Grapes from Sunny Italy Draw Light Western Trade
Malaga grapes from sunny Italy sold at 4.50 to 9.00 per barrel, drawing languid interest on Western Avenue. Onion and sweet potato arrivals were noted, but overall trade was very light.
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Malaga
Italy
Western Avenue
Ladies Bazaar At First Christian Church
The ladies of the First Christian church plan a bazaar in the basement of the new church at Broadway and Olive street. It will be held Friday and Saturday December 14 and 4. Friday hours are 6 to 7 p.m. A chicken dinner will be served.
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Ladies of the First Christian Church
Broadway
Olive Street
Seattle Tonight and Sunday Rain and Warm Winds
A weather update for Seattle and vicinity calls for rain at times tonight and Sunday, with a warm spell. Southeast winds shift from fresh to brisk, bringing mild temperatures amid showers.
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Seattle
Death of Herbert Royal Arab Wells at 14
Herbert Royal Arab Wells eighteenth century style? No. Reads: Herbert Royal Arab Wells, second son of Mrs Harriet 8 Wells, died December at the family residence 1115 Seventh Avenue. He was 14 years 4 months and 4 days old.
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Herbert Royal
Dresden Savings Bank Failure Poses Million-Dollar Loss
Dresden on December 1 reports the bank’s deposit base collapsed with life savings of the poor at risk. Officials warn the failure hits frugal laborers hard, eroding trust in a bank described as an almshouse institution serving the needy.
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Dresden
Dresden Savings Bank
den Bank
Mayor Humes Author of City Pride Article
Mayor Humes completed an exhaustive piece for Metropolitan Magazine titled Why My City Is the Best as part of a mayoral series promoting Seattle. The monthly publication with wide circulation will feature his story, photo, and autograph in the February issue.
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Humes
Metropolitan Magazine
United States
Seattle
James Now Acts With His Face Instead Of Gun
Fort Wayne report on Frank James the outlaw turned actor making a stage debut with the Across the Desert company at the Manioc Temple. He appears briefly in a minor speaking role, performs some pantomime, and receives enthusiastic audience reactions as his reputation adds to ticket sales.
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James
Fort Wayne
Ind
Frank James
Jesse James
Bowie Knife
Maak
Manonic Temple Theater
John L. Sullivan
Pit. Simmons
Corbett
Breve Brodie
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