No reprieve for Seaton Supreme Court refuses stay
The Supreme Court denied Willem Alden Seaton a stay of execution. Attorney Fulton argued for the stay, but the court sustained the prosecutor's motion to dismiss the appeal. Governor McHride is expected to decide on clemency after reviewing the case substance.
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Supreme Court
Fulton
Willem Alden Seaton
Eucourt
Anl
Fulton Ap
Attor
Ny Fulton
Nordstrom and Boyce Cums
Seaton
Speckert
California
People
McNulty
People Va. Ebanks
People Va. Flourney
McHride
Hie
Three Jandrowsky Children Die in Buffalo Fire
Three children of Mr and Mrs Wilhelm Jand rise died in a morning fire that destroyed the family home. Waclaw aged 6 Held aged 4 and Fejela aged 2 were killed. The mother was injured in the blaze.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Wihelm
Waclaw
Fejela
Naval Orders Hint Wales Voyage to India
On a tour of the Orient the naval command issued orders on January 2 suggesting the Wales will proceed to India.
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India
Big City Fire Suppresses After Rapid Spread
A large blaze swept a section of the business district today, with damage estimated at 206000 dollars. A break in the waterworks hindered fire crews from fighting the flames, but the fire is now under control.
Belmont Declared Winner In Perry Congressional Contest
In Perry New York on January 2 the Supreme Court today ruled Perry Belmont won the seventh congressional contest, upholding his candidacy and confirming the outcome of the election.
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New York
the Supremis Mart Today
Perry Belmont
Notable Local Tragedy Claims Life in Mill Accident
A man identified as Charten Stilwell of Lyn was killed yesterday after a saw burst in a mill, causing a fatal injury. The incident occurred at the MPO Cie facility, with authorities reporting the sudden blast led to his instant death.
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ATCOM
Charten Stilwell
Lyn
British Pirate Ship Ban righ Arrives Amid Tensions
PORT AU PRINCE Venezuela's Castro labels the British steamer Ban righ a pirate ship. Renamed Libertador after sailing from Martinique where she waited eight days, the vessel brings improved arms and a selected crew said to be the flower of the insurrection. Authorities warn of imminent hostilities as the ship nears arrival.
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Port AU Prince
Porto Rico
Banrigh
Castro
Venezuela
Martinique
Libertador
Admiral Sampson in serious condition at Navy Dept
News from the Navy Department reports Admiral Sampson's condition as very serious with arteries hardening. Medical authorities who examined him say lesions may form at any time, risking sudden death.
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Washington, Dpd. C
Sampson
Navy Department
Vendome Theater in Nashville Burns Amid Rescue Efforts
The Vendome theater, Nashville's finest, is engulfed in a fierce blaze with little chance of saving it. By 4 15 p m the fire worsened, and by 6 p m the structure was nearly destroyed with losses around 100000 dollars, partly insured.
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Nashville
Tenn
Vendome Theater
Loma
Tenderly He Cared For Baby's Picture
A 54 year old coal miner identified as W Edwards died in a police cell after protracted drinking. Found on the cell floor with a small girl's picture in his coat lapel, he was from Roslyn with a wife and young daughter. Coroner and authorities prepared to notify relatives and arrange funeral details.
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Hutterworth
Col. Buckley
Laubscher
Sergeant Powers
Buckley
Night Watch
W. Edwards
Roslyn
Hoye
No Respite Delayed Hanging Prompted by Tie Vote
Governor McBride after hearing arguments on a possible delay declines to interfere. Seaton will hang tomorrow following the tie vote on his execution.
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OLYMP
McBride
Drata
Seaton
Ignorance William Alden Seaton to be hanged tomorrow
Seaton shows unchanged mood and limited mentality as execution looms. Court ruling denies interference and governor’s respite request awaits further word, with final word expected late evening.
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William Alden Seaton
Supreme Court
Reliance Athletics Defeat Multnomah in Portland Match
The Reliance athletic club football team from Oakland beat Multnomah 6 to 0 in Portland. Spectators watched the live game as a cold day drew a small crowd.
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Portland, Or
Reliance Athletic Club
Oakland
Cal
Multnomah
Northern Pacific Redeems Preferred Stock Delays Record
The Northern Pacific Railway Company kept its office open yesterday to redeem 59000 and 4270 I parts of its preferred stock. The process continued as additional stock was received and remaining redemptions awaited.
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New York
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Governor plans stay in Washington for talks
Gov declines to discuss plans and will confer with the president and Secretary Gage in Washington Friday night. He will remain two days, then return to Des Moines in time for the Grant Club banquet on January 9 where he is to be principal speaker.
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Interre
Washington
Gage
Des Moinee
Grant Club
Arabians Starving As Famine Strikes Berlin Region
Berlin reports severe distress among Arabians as farmers migrate to cities seeking food. Crops in several provinces are wiped out and grain supplies are inadequate, risking major loss of life and prompting possible government appeal beyond Europe to stave off famine.
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Berlin
Jan
Sconaioee
Europe
Train derailment kills two near Glencoe
A Baltimore and Ohio through passenger train jumped the track at full speed a mile east of Glencoe. Engineer John Cellina and fireman James McCune, both from Connellsville, Pa., were crushed beneath the locomotive. Seventeen passengers were injured to varying degrees.
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Petersburg
Baltimore & Onto
Weyestercey
Glencoe
John Cellina
James McCune
Conneleville
Advertisers Convene in New York At Delmonico’s
Advertisers from across the country arrange a convention at Delmonico's in New York on January 29 and 30. The program covers a major question in advertising, a banquet is planned for Wednesday evening with prominent publishers to speak, and reduced travel rates are anticipated.
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New York
Delmonico’s
Mayor Low Installed as New York City Mayor
New York January 2 Mayor Low formally assumed office and celebrated the New Year. Police Commissioner Murphy retired in favor of John N Bridge. Corporation counsel Whalen replaced by George L Rives. Devery sought a place on the force and clashed with Colonel Partridge who refused. Partridge promised reforms to protect persons and property.
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New York
Eth Low
Michael C. Murphy
John N. Bridge
John Whalen
Corporation Counsel
George L. Rives
Devery
Thurston
Partridge
Collision near Keithaville injures crew and burns race horses
A Texas and West Texas train collided with a Texas Pacific freight on a siding. W. J. Daniela of Ouston, the foreman on the incoming train, was killed. A Black crewman named Edwards suffered internal injuries and severe burns. Three valuable race horses were burned in the ensuing fire.
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Keithaville
A & West Texas
Texas Pacific
W. J. Daniela
Ouston
Freman
Edwards
Robbery at Senator Cochran Home Counts Heavy Jewelry Loss
In Williamsport on January 2 a group of porch climbers entered State Senator J. K. Cochran's residence and stole jewelry valued at over 9700. The family was away at the time, and the burglars fled before dawn after tying the house.
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Williamsport
J. K. Cochran
Grain cargo ship sighting near Tacoma
A fragment notes a vessel bound for Tacoma with a wheat cargo, referenced in a report about maritime movement near the Glen line and Glen Garry. Townsend is mentioned in transit, dated around October 5.
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Big Glen
Glengarry
Pott Townsend
Sound
Tacoma
Fire department to elect officers at city hall meeting
Ballard residents are told the fire department will hold its annual officer election tomorrow night in the city hall council rooms. Firemen will vote to choose the new leadership for the coming year.
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Ballard
Tormorrow
Bureau of Charities reports help given to 72 applicants
Last month the Bureau of Charities logged 72 assistance applications, 44 new cases. Many requests came from friends or neighbors. about half required direct relief, with efforts to improve underlying conditions. Grants included groceries, meals, clothing, fuel, medicines, loans, and transport. Employment aided 7 people. 90 others received guidance without direct services.
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Bureau of Charities
Thwing
Rasisrance
Rioting in Wales prompts troops to quash strike
In Bethesda Penrhyn quarries Wales the strike has grown grave as quarrymen threaten lives and property. A special troop train arrived and soldiers formed squares with fixed bayonets to deter violence. Public houses closed as unruly crowds gather near the strike lines.
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London
Penrhyn
Bethesda
Wales
Robbery Involving Japanese Boy On City Street
A Japanese boy living at 105 Yealert avenue was robbed of his watch and chain last evening after alighting from a Jackson Street car at Yesterway and Occidental avenues at about 8 20. The thief fled toward Washington street despite the boy's pursuit. police were notified in the morning.
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Demper N
Yealert Avenue
Jackson Street
Yesterway
Ocidental Avenue
Washington Street
Lime reception highlights vast city building demand
The steamer UI discharged 00 barrels of Rechercher lime from San Juan island this morning. Captain Brydecn notes the steamer averages 1 060 barrels a week here. This is the sole reception point for lime shipped to Be attie, underscoring the enormous scale of the city building industry.
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San Juan Island
Brydecn Aga
Beattie
Wreckage From Minnie A Caine Recovered By Tug Wallowa
The tug Wallowa towed a scow and recovered two of the schooner Minnie A Caine’s boats eight oars and tarpaulin after a storm at Smiths Island. The gear appeared undamaged and had not been launched before the wreck.
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Wallowa
A. Caine
Smiths Island
Schwabecher Dock
Rivalry Novel at Welsh Presbyterian Literary Meeting
The Cymru Welsh Presbyterian church held a literary evening with Bible readings, singing, hymns, and declamation of short prose in Cymric by children. Prizes went to W. O. Williams’s son for the declamation, and other prizes were awarded to W. L. Jones, Robert Elmer, W. W. Williams, Edie Evans, Phoebe and Lulu Jones, Lloyd Jones, and Richard Morris.
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The
Cymru
Welsh Presbyterian Church
W. O. Williams
Queen Anne Hill
HM. Jones D. R. Jones
Mewers
Morris and
Thomas
Lioyd Jones
W. L. Jones
Robert Elmer
W. W. Williams
Eadie Evans
Phoebe
Lulu Jones
Richard Morris
New City Water Ordinance Takes Effect This Quarter
The city enforces quarterly water payments under the new law with fixed rates due during the first six weeks of each quarter starting January April July and October. Failure within the grace period incurs a small fine. Monthly meter rates remain unchanged.
Theft at Harvard House Room of Robert Moore
A room in the Harvard house of Robert Moore was entered during the night and valuables were stolen. Two revolvers an overcoat clothing and $45 in gold and silver were taken.
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Robert Moore
Harvard
Tugs Alice and Ronita Head to Winter Quarters at Zafeland
The Pacific Packing and Navigation Co. reports its two tugs Alice and Ronita have nearly finished summer work and will winter in their snug home at Zafeland near Fairhaven. They left this morning for the destination.
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Pacific Packing and Navigation Co
Alice
Ronita
Zafeland
Fairhaven
Beckwith Waives Arraignment in Cann Court
Beckwith waived arraignment in Justice Cann’s court on adultery charges, bound over to the superior court for trial. He posted a $400 bond.
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Beckwith
Justice Cann’s Court
Local fights lead to morning arrests by city officers
Geo. Green and Ed. Marney were arrested by Officer Looker for fighting. Officer Span gie observed another altercation later, with W. G. Devere and Frank Allen taken into custody.
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Geo. Green
Ed. Marney
Looker
Spangie
W. G. Devere
Frank Allen
State Treasurer Reports Record 1901 Office Revenue
C W Maynard state treasurer released the quarterly statement showing the office handled 4 011 739 28 in business for 1901, a total exceeding all prior years. The report outlines the year's financial activity and revenue handling by the treasury in Olympia.
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Olympia
Wash
January Juries Impaneled in Three Superior Court Departments
Juries for January were impaneled this morning in three departments of the superior court. Judges Bell Griffin and Timory preside.
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Superior Court
Bell, Griffin
Imory
Bids Opened for Spruce Street Grading Project
The board of public works will open bids Saturday for the grading, sidewalking, and paving of E Spruce Street from 12th Avenue to 31st Avenue.
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Board of Public Works
E. Spruce Street
Sewell's Vacancies Create Senate Committee Shifts
Washington DPD C January 2 The death of Senator Sewell of New Jersey opens vacancies on six committees. Senator Hanna becomes chair of Foreign Committees on enrolled bills. McMillan Michigan takes Sewell's seat on Appropriations. Poraker or Nelson Minnesota to fill military panel vacancy. Immigration territorial and interoceanic canals vacancies reserved for Sewell's successor appointed by New Jersey governor.
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Washington
Dpd. C
Sewell
New Jersey
Manna
McMillan
Michigan
Poraker
Nelson
Minnesota
Hewell
New Jerney
Carter Dead Chicago
Eugene Carter the noted billiardist died this morning in Chicago from consumption.
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Chicago
Eugene Carter
New Steamer Line Planned on the Columbia River
A new competitive steamer line will operate between Wenatchee and Riverside on the Columbia River. The Miller and O'Conneroe company, funded by Portland capitalists, will begin operations in May with Ca Miller as superintendent, a former head of boats on the Kootenai River.
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Columbia River
Wenatchee
Riverside
The
Miller and O'Conneroe
Portland
Ca Miller
Inch of
Kootenal River
New Company
Assays Underway On Deer Creek Mining Claims
Assays are being made on samples of land near Deer Creek by F Wheeler and A Ballingbur as the two have brought ore samples to Everett. They have pegged 160 acres for hydraulic mining purposes near Ono.
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Everett
Deer Creek
Ono
F. Wheeler
A. Ballingburs
13 year old boy confesses to multiple burglaries in Beattle
Detectives Adams and Lane captured the youth at his home after dark and secured a confession to numerous break ins in Beattle. Several articles recovered. The boy was not jailed immediately. his widowed mother brought him to the station. He admitted the crimes and was locked up. a burglary charge will likely follow.
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John Shea
Adams
Lane
Shea
Beattle
Maynard Avenue
Washington Street
Theft at saloon on King street steals blankets and clothing
A roll of blankets and a large amount of clothing were stolen from the saloon of M. N. on 00 King street last night.
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M. N
King Street
Jewelers assault prompts warrant for suspect Joe Dor
T J Carroll a local jeweler on Columbia Street was attacked Tuesday afternoon near his store. He has sworn out a warrant in Justice Cann's court for the arrest of his assailant named Joe Dor, whose real name is not yet known to police.
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T. J. Carroll
Columbia Street
Justice Cann's Court
Asailant
Joe Dor
Tugboat Struggles Amid Idle Puget Sound Fleet
In Puget Sound the tugboat industry shows little activity as crews face long waits and scarce work. Aas in other trades, tug operators report slow times with 10 tugs in the fleet and three under repair while one rests at the wharf, leaving workers alert for a sudden rush.
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Puget Sound Co
Voters Register Enters City Hall For March Election
Voters lined up at city hall to register for the March 4 election. By 2 PM more than 125 names were recorded. The first to register was FF Wiltsle of the first precinct in the second ward, followed by Mayor Humes from the second ward’s yee precinct.
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FF. Wiltsle
Humes
Yee
Steamers Dolphin and Dirigo Near Arrival in Alaska Route
The Dolphin and Dirigo of the Alaska Steamship line are due to arrive hourly from their Alaska route, expected to dock soon with cargo and passenger traffic anticipated to increase as the schedule tightens.
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Dolphin
Dirigo
Alaska Steamship Line
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