Strikes to End Through Conference in New York
A Civic Federation conference opened to foster industrial peace between labor and capital. Leaders including Samuel Gompers and Bishop Pot urged brotherhood and better understanding. Senator Hanna praised efforts to bridge gaps while Schwab cautioned against current labor organizations but supported contractual denials.
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New York
Industrial Department of Civic Federation
Hanna
Schwab Steel Trust
Samuel Gompers
Ireland
Bishop Potwill
Gecar Strauss
Tur
Potter
Ire
Renator Hanna
Senjater Hanna
Schwab
True bills against Theodore for rape and fraud
True bills were returned today against Theodore and others for rape and obtaining money under false pretenses. The grand recorder spoke on the case noting the era and character involved.
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Theodore
Foe Grand Recorder
Eral Page
Winter resort is Alaska coast reports ship tidings
From Port Townsend Washington dated December reports steamers Cottage City from the north and Discovery from Juneau to Dutch Harbor sailing safely despite storms. Destruction Island lighthouse tender Manzanita returns with no wrecked people found aboard and no news of the Matteewan.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Cottage City
Discovery
May Now Protest in Washington Over Schley Court Funds
A council meeting in Washington led by Ad Schley and his attorneys discussed delaying approval of the court of inquiry fund. They prepared a letter to Secretary Long seeking objections to Schley’s statement before action proceeds. No definite civil or criminal steps were announced, with assertions that MacLay and Shap would be vindicated by the verdict.
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Washington, D. C
Schley
Court of Inquiry
Ad Schley
Long
Sears Re
Sabaoa
MacLay
Shap Hook
War is Off 14
A cryptic wartime note from Buenos Aires reports that Chilean forces have offered terms or have received a proposal. details remain unclear and the situation is unsettled.
Wreck on Great Northern Near Kalispell Kills Hugo Erickson
A Great Northern derailment near Kensex Kalispell Montana killed Hugo Erickson and injured others. The train split in two at 25 miles per hour as air brakes failed rear cars toppled and fire started in a coach. Erickson suffocated under overturned bedding in a sleeper berth before rescue crews cleared the wreckage.
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Kalispell
Mont
Great Northern
Kensex
Mornt
Hugo Erickson
Erickson
Masque Night Escapade Ends With Campus Chase
Students at the Sacred Precincts dormitory staged a masquerade during the annual masque. Two men in disguises fled through a window as irate women pursued, leaving behind wig and mask. One suspect identified as a senior. alibi pending.
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Graves
Mephistopheles
Booker
Brie
Itla
Waa
Senate Deliberates on Dewey Courtesy Resolution
Washington reports the Senate and House weighing a resolution to thank Admiral Schley and his crew for the victory at Santiago Harbor on July 3, 1898. The move faces cautious support and potential reintroduction, while party moves place McLaurin on majority committees. California nominations for Roosevelt’s appointees also noted. Knox confirmation advances despite critics.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Kiey
Santiago
United States
Schley
Prison Break Foiled At Tacoma Jail
A prison escape attempt was thwarted at the Tacoma county jail on Saturday afternoon. Prisoner Moran and several awaiting-sentencing inmates allegedly conspired to file a large tool through the cell floor after smuggling the implement in. The plan aimed to create a hole to lower Moran’s body through during daytime street noise.
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Tacoma
Moran
Gussie Grant Tries to Kill Barton at Saloon
Meager details describe a 3 am shooting at Barton's saloon on Graham block near Third Avenue South and Washington Street. Gussie Grant fired at Billy Barton, missed. Barton disarmed her. Grant confessed later, vowing further violence as she claims to be his lawful wife amid jealousy and money disputes.
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Billy Barton
Barton
Graham Block
Third Avenue South
Washington Street
Will
Guesie
Barton's
Billy
Guaste
Tenderloin
Ryan
McClurg
Wilkes
Star
Council Mandamus Seeks Election Justification
Northport Washington December 1 Mandamus proceedings have been instituted by a judge of the superior court to compel an explanation for why the recent municipal election vote was not counted The vote was not canvassed due to alleged ballot irregularities and the council planned a January election The charge that the vote was declined for political reasons lacks proof
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Northport
Wash
Superior Court
Seattle Area Weather Tonight Report
Tonight in Seattle and vicinity expect occasional rain with southeast winds. Temperatures remain mild as showers move through the region.
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Seattle
Vicinity
Convention Closes After Three Days in Everett
After a three day session the M C A convention in Everett adjourned last night. Prominent state speakers filled city pulpits, with Spokane plans appearing strongest for next year. A convention committee will decide the exact venue at a later date.
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Everett
Spokane
Pope creates bishops in secret consistory in Rome
The pope held a secret consistory today in Rome and created 14 residential and three titular bishops. He is reported to be in remarkably good health and spoke with vigor and lucidity.
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Rome
Floods Strike New York and Pennsylvania Areas
Severe rains flood many eastern states causing washed out rail embankments and ruined mines. Rivers such as Susquehanna and Lehigh rise up to 15 feet, with hundreds homeless and crews lost in rail accidents. Allentown and Wilkes-Barre report major damage and cold weather compounds hardship. No total death toll given yet.
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Albany
Strick
New York
Pennay
Susquehanna
Lehigh
Pchuykill
Juanita
Tackawanna
Wilameport
Oneida
New York State
Miss Stone Ransom Likely Limited to Fifty Thousand
A State Department dispatch, not yet public, indicates captors have decided to seek no more than $50,000 in ransom from Americans. The department awaits more favorable news and expects a clearer outcome.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Miss Stone
Gould to Donate and Sell St Bernard Kennel Dogs
Frank J. Gould plans to give away and sell several dogs from his $100000 St Bernard kennel in Irvington. He aims to dispose of all dogs before his wedding to Miss Helen Kelly and has asked kennel manager Walter Johnston to place prize winners by New Year’s Day. A $1000 pup went to General Joe Wheeler’s daughter and a $2000 prize dog is reserved for Miss Helen Miller Gould. The Lyndhurst kennel will become a residence for her coachman after all dogs are moved.
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White Plains
N. Y
Frank J. Gould
St. Bernard
Irvington
Helen Kelly
Walter Johnston
Gould
Joe Wheeler
Alster
Helen Miller Gould
Lyndhurst
Missa Gould
Won by an American at Madison Square Garden
The six day international bicycle race at Madison Square Garden finished at midnight with Bobby Walthour of McEachern and Walthour team winning. He beat Wilson by two laps with Munro, Babcock, Butler and Samuelson following. The distance totaled four laps over 2 555 miles 178 behind the record. Prizes ranged from 1500 to 150 dollars across seven places.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Bobby Walthour
McEachern
Walthour
Wilson
Munro
Babcock
Butler
Samuelson
Buildings for the Cable Line in British Columbia
Bids called in Victoria for constructing Pacific cable line buildings at Bar clay sound near Bamfield creek. Site secured on 160 acres with 100 by 120 foot structures to house workers, ready by June 1 as cable completion is anticipated. The steamer Tmatiila sailed to San Francisco with 133 passengers and an 1800 ton cargo including grain coal and fish, with several Japanese travelers aboard.
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Victoria
Pacific
Australia
Barclay Sound
Bamfield Creek
Pinmore Returns to Seaworthy Status at Quartermaster Harbor
The British ship Pinmore lies on an even keel at Quartermaster Harbor and is nearly ready for sea again. She will stay at Quartermaster Harbor pending settlement of saly claims brought by the Muget Bound Company.
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Senate
Senator McLaurin
South Carolina
Pinmore Ia
Quartermaster Hinebor
Quartermaster Harbor
Newreret
T Company
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