House Debates Schley Case Inquiry Amid Press Criticism
Democratic Congressman from Kentucky pushes a naval affairs inquiry into Admiral Schley’s conduct during the San Diego battle. He seeks Dewey’s testimony and a clear formal statement while criticizing lampoon press bias and urging a broader look at leadership and strategy.
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BD. C
Wheeler
Kentucky
House
Committee On Naval Affairs
Schley Mand
Battle of
Sand
Lampoon
Dewey
Alf
Sampson
Cullom
Christmas Vacation Schedule Changes In King County Schools
The public schools close for a Christmas vacation beginning Friday night December 1 and extending for two weeks, with a one week reduction previously disclosed. The season's schedule shortens the usual break for students and staff in King County schools.
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Christ- Ba
Momber
Jain
Chilox
King County A
Robbers at South Park Encounter During Evening
A report from Miningman Park describes an attempted hold up near the Dunam River bridge. At about 19 20 o clock a man aged, wearing a hat over his eyes, startled Mr Hutler and his companion, who fled toward a neighboring house after seeing an accomplice emerge from under the bridge.
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Miningman Park
Hutler
Grant Street
Dunam River
Poe
Ruth
Rete
County Pay Day Sparks Crowded Office Report
A crowded county office today saw men awaiting warrants and expense records. Officials adjusted road and other travel costs as part of current county expenditures amid a flurry of overdue payments and reimbursements.
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Eaaitor
Berlor Cours
Crane Loses Federal Suit Over Rail Incident
H. C. Crane sued the Northern Pacific Railway Co. for 2000 damages after a freight train collision allegedly rattled his nerves and caused a missed business engagement. A federal jury verdict found against Crane, with the railroad not at fault per the court.
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Northern Pacific Railway Co
H. C. Crane
Elena Tee Eng
Eamel
Woodland Park Ordinance OKs Park Purchase Installment
The city council approved an ordinance last night allocating 11,890 for Woodland Park to cover the third installment toward the purchase price of the park project.
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City Cornei
One Goes One Stays In Drug Practice Case
Prosecution of Drs Abbo and Aimer continues with new informal charges for practicing without license. C. pleaded guilty and was fined. Lowg announced he would leave the city. Dr Lawson pleaded not guilty and posted a 266 dollar bond, planning to plead guilty later and pay a fine.
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Abbo
Aimer
Lowg
Lawson
Peculiar Case Of Strychnine Poisoning Heard In Court
John Girdlestone testifies in Judge Hell's court that in May he entered James Lee's drugstore at 721 Second Avenue for caseara and drank it from a four glass dose. He alleges a drug mix caused immediate severe pain and an ensuing seven day hospital stay at Providence. He claims damages amount to 2500 dollars.
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Hell's Court
John Girdlestone
James Lee
Second Avenue
Caseara
Etrychal
Providence Hospital
Kieber Wreck Off Marseilles Mills Lifeboats Fail
The Compagnie trans Atlantic steamer Kieber wrecked at the mouth of the Rhine River. Lifeboats repeatedly fail to reach the passengers and crew as high seas and surf overturn boats. Oil on board feared after several hundred aboard.
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Kieber
Marseilles
France
Compagnie trans-Atlantic
Rhine River
Actress Arrested in Tacoma Burglary Case
An actress is arrested by Tacoma police and suspected as accomplice to a man known as Williams in a burglary ring. Police report a confession by Williams and say the woman will stand trial in Tacoma. Stolen items have been recovered by Seattle and Tacoma police.
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Byres Laster
Wylie
Tacoma
Gardner
Tpcemes
Williams
Rune
Seattle
Lawrence Whitworth Sentenced to Two Years in Penitentiary
Lawrence Whitworth received a two year sentence from Judge Gee this morning after previously obtaining $4000 in advance.
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Lawrence Whitworth
Gee
Whitworth
Ah Dor Granted Liberty by Judge Hanford
Federal court frees Ah Dor after ruling he was unlawfully detained. court notes he was born in Olympia in 1984 and cites the judicial arm of the government.
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Ah Dor
Hanford
Sat
Aocment
Olympia
Formal demand for Whittlesey shortage from Fidelity and Deposit Co
The Fidelity and Deposit Co of Maryland filed a formal demand for the declared shortage tied to ex County Treasurer Whittlesey. John A. Whalley wired the main office, insisting payment will come after footings are checked. Special Agent Taylor is in Baltimore with a report as the company reviews responsibility and inquiry into the missing funds.
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Fidelity and Deposit Co
Maryland
Whittlesey
John A. Whalley
Whalley
Taylor
Baltimore
Pike Street Saloon Row Ends With Fine for Bartender
Charles Pearson a bartender at Old Crow on Pike was fined 25 dollars for assaulting John Wyden last evening. Wyden appeared badly beaten. Policeman Kelly arrested Pearson but trouble arose with the saloon proprietor who insisted. The dispute grew from an alleged debt and Pearson’s objection to repayment.
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Charles Pearson
Old Crow
Pike
Costa
John Wyden
Wyden
Kelly
Pearson
Immured bull permits listed for city engineer office
The city engineer office records a set of building permits issued to multiple applicants. Names include Miss KE Hall, C Northrup, D Whitenack, P H Galligher, N H Beer, John Davis & Co, W L Lehnitz, and Frank Gendron for various two story or one story frame houses with costs ranging from 400 to 2600 dollars.
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KE. EB. Hall
Eighteenth Avenue
C. ©. Northrup
North
Forty-fourth Avenue
East Madison
John Davis & Co
Twenty-seventh Avenue
W. L. Lehnitz
Second Avenue North
Frank Gendron
East Denny Way
Rev Frank Bailey’s provocative speech at Everett theater
Advices from Everett say Rev Frank Bailey of Denver addressed the Puget Sound Congregational club at the Everett theater. He ridiculed modern fads and foibles in remarks on “The Pilgrim As a Citizen,” calling the boarding house age and claiming money is the dominant aim. Over 200 visitors from Beattie and Tacoma attended, and Dr Trailey’s remarks drew the liveliest surprise.
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Everett
Frank Bailey
Denver
Puget Sound
Beatiie
Tacoma
Trailey
Wheat Prices Rise After Chicago Flurry In San Francisco
Wheat closed at 106 for the day in San Francisco as prices rebounded from a Chicago market surge. The report notes the late-day uptick and maintains a cautious tone about further direction.
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San Francisco
Chicago
Ten hour day law in laundries ruled invalid
Judge Kennedy held that the ten hour day law for laundries and similar establishments employing women is invalid. He believes the law discriminates against female workers and that its scope is defective. An appeal to the supreme court is likely.
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Everett
Denney
Supreme Court
Governor awaits opinion on railroad consolidation
Gov. Rogers waits for an Attorney General opinion on railroad consolidation after a three week request. Officials expect a recommendation for an extra session. The matter remains unsettled as Gov. Rogers declines comment. City council last night approved salaries for all appointive officers.
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Olympia
Dec
Rogers
Stratton
Seeston
Eo Shane
Wan Ep Cohen
Simonet
Aberdeen mayoral recount narrows to four vote lead
In Aberdeen Washington the city council after a recount declared Mayor Anetie a four vote winner. Eight defective ballots were rejected eight for Maley and two for Anetie. Maley plans to appeal to superior court. a recount may follow for treasurer where Locke leads Weatherwax by one vote.
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Aberdeen
Wash
Anetie
L. L. Maley
Maley
Anntie
Locke
Weatherwax
Meri Del Val Considered for Vatican US Delegate Post
Washington reports Mer Merry Del Val may be chosen to succeed Cardinal Martinelli as apostolic delegate to the United States. Del Val has led the Pontifical Academy of Nobles in Rome and previously served as apostolic delegate to Canada. He enjoys the favor of Leo XII and has a distinguished noble Spanish-English background.
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Washington
Mer
Merry del Val
Vatican
United States
Cardinal Martinelli
Nome
del Val
Canada
Pontifical Academy of Nobles
Rome
Satolli
Leo XLII
Mar
Spain
England
Stonyhurst College
Academy of Nobles
Cousin of President Roosevelt Recalled War Hero Career
Washington reports geometry W Roose velt United States consul at Brussels with a noted war past. He recaptured regimental colors at Bull Run earned a Medal of Honor and later served in France and Spain. His early career included a daring report on wine adulteration and a wound that sparked local admiration.
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Washington
Geo. W. Roosevelt
United States
Irasnels
Belgium
Bull Run
Thia Regiment
Paket
Helen
Mataneos
Cota
Ordeaus
France
Brussels
Geo
Roowervelt
Bordeaux
Nordeaux
Tie
Herous
Peculiar cattle malady staggers Roane County herd
In Roane County West Virginia a mysterious drunken staggering sickness hits over 200 cattle with 43 in one herd affected. Animals wander fields sometimes fall with one cow breaking its neck. The estate veterinary board investigates this unusual ailment.
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Parkerbhurg
W. Va
Roane
Estate Veterinary Board
France Reports Bountiful Wine Yields Across Two Years
A note on France's wine production shows a strong yield last year and an even larger harvest this year with high output levels despite regional variations. Key figures include substantial gallons produced and rising output trends across major wine regions.
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France
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