Minnesota Ocean Liner Fans Chinese Passengers With Opium Den
The Minnesota, a Great Northern liner, features a private opium den for Chinese passengers plus two hospitals on the main deck a separate cafe a padded playroom for children and private telephones in every stateroom The ship has sailed for San Francisco at 11 knots and is expected to reach Seattle in good condition per Great Northern officials
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Minnesota
Great Northern Steamship Company
Orient
America
Clestial
Great Northern
San Francisco
Seattle
Woodstock trial of Miss Bigley acquitted on insanity ground
Elizabeth Bigley was tried in Woodstock Ontario in March 1879 for forging Reuben Kipp notes. The court found her not guilty by reason of insanity at the time of the offense. The case stemmed from a $300 note forged to obtain payment for an organ from Edward George Thomas.
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Elizabeth Bigley
Woodstock
Ontario
Reuben Kipp
Oxford
Miss Bigley
Thomas
Daniel Bigley
Kelly
Scott
Miss Bighey
Adam Scott
Misa Hilley
Miss Bigtey
Lydia Devers
Miss Hoover
L. H. Swan
Scott Alsc
Daniel
Bigsey
Volcanic upheaval rocks Humble oil field near Houston
In Houston Texas the Humble oil fields seventeen miles north were wrecked by subterranean upheaval turning wells into volcanoes. Stones and mud lava reached a thousand feet into the air and spread over a mile radius. Destruction estimated at fifty thousand dollars. Derricks torn apart, machinery shattered, earth fissures erupted mud lava and vapors as five wells were in progress when the eruption began.
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Houston
Tex
Carpet Workers Organize to Form International Union
A Washington convention of carpet cutters, lay ers, and measurers gathered delegates from across the United States and Canada with the aim of creating an international union headquartered in Washington. Christmas travel promoted on the North Coast Limited invites planning at the N P City Office Beattie.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Canada
International Union of
Washington
North Coast Limited
N. P
Beattie
Arson Charge Linked to San Jose Banker George Letcher
San Jose, Calif declares George Letcher, once a respected banker, allegedly involved in a 27 year arson scheme. Reports allege Letcher conspired with ex wife and Wynn to burn stores for insurance payouts, with accusations spanning Ohio Alabama and California and about one dozen fires yielding insurance money.
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San Jose
Cal
George Letcher
Letcher
Latener
Fayette
Ohio
Montpelier
C. Wynn
Wynn
Williams County
Litcher
Alabama
California
Mme Gadski to Meet Seattle Press at 9 Tonight
Manager David A Montagnon says soprano Mme Gadski will see Seattle newspaper men at 9 o clock this evening at the Hotel Butler. The Star reporter notes weather and a missed interview while describing the celebrity and her dinner with her daughter Mike Gadski if hosted.
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Mme. Gadski
Seattle
David A. Montagnon
Mike
Gadski
Gadski Praises Music Taste and Audience Ethic
The soprano Mme Gadski expresses preference for singing to true music lovers over crowds. she values genuine appreciation over fame and monetary gain. The Star notes her charm and exceptional artistry, though it did not interview her party.
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Beattletton
Mme. Gadski
Goggin lover linked in crisis pact balked by cook Owens
Goggin who took laudanum remains in precarious condition at St. Vincents Hospital. Detectives allege Mrs Goggin was enamored with Vancouver barracks cook John Owens and formed a personal crisis compact he balked. Owens was arrested yesterday afternoon for involvement.
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Goggin
St. Vincent’s Hospital
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Mary Rovel
Madame Devere
Mrs. Chadwick
Columbia Medical Institute
Arcade Building
Wash
WM. M’harre
G. A. Tudhope
Ph. G
Morris
Standard Furniture Co
L. Schoenfeld & Sons
First Ave. BattIinatianw
Tacoma
Mme. Gadsk Nght
Donna
Eniny
Second Avenue
Che
Alfons Yung Balsam
Eres
Ted Cong
Oolda
Ion
DR. Charles Flesh
Pry. Charlls Picton Ryuvy
Dr. Charlies
Dr. Charles
Seattieites
Wens
Scripps News
Portland
J. B
Ballard
J. D. Smith
Smith Bros. Grocery Company
Smith
Shasta
Southern Pacific Co
Union Ticket Office
First Avenue
E. E. Ellis
Gen
Harrison Street
Queen Anne Cars
B. D. Voris
Slaught
H. and
H. Chesbro
Pike Street Pharmacy
Stone's Pike St. Pharmacy
Pike Street
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