Altgeld Dies After Pro-Boer Speech at Joliet Opera House
Former Illinois Governor John Peter Altgeld died from an apoplectic attack during a pro-Boer speech at the Joliet Opera House. He collapsed while speaking and died soon after, with funeral plans to be announced. Altgeld, born in Prussia in 1848, served in the Civil War, practiced law, and became governor noted for pardoning Chicago Haymarket defendants.
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Melarey
Methuen
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Sheridan Park
Graceland
John Peter Altgeld
Illinois
Chicago Haymarket
Mass Strike Expands As 200,000 Men Rally
March 12 report estimates over 20,900 workers already out and expected to rise within hours. Coal handiers and coastal steamer workers join the walkout led by Easley of the Federation who says the federation favors arming to press demands. Crane and Mayg Collings are in talks with strike leaders about arbitration and broader action by the Central Labor union and affiliated trades, risking a total paralysis of wall industries and trades if the effort grows.
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Invasion of Europe Warned by Die Tageblatt
The newspaper sensationally reports a supposed Ottoman led invasion of Europe involving Islam from the Ottoman Empire across North Africa and Asia. It claims hundreds of millions could threaten civilization if the plan succeeds, outlining potential disaster and regional reach.
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India
Afghanistan
Bold bandits rob Newcastle bank in daring daylight heist
Seven men robbed the Bank of Newcastle this morning taking 3400 dollars in coin and currency, 1000 in revenue stamps and jewelry. Three held the crowd at the door while four opened the vault, then the gang rode off toward the mountains, suspected to be the same gang that hit a nearby bank days before.
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Bank of Newcastle
Bank Clearances and Balances Report for Seattle Today
The day’s bank clearances in Seattle totaled $610 490.67 with overall balances of $76 686.66. The figures reflect reported activity across local institutions for the business day.
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New Immigration Bill Bars Aliens and Drops Har rison Stamp
A stringent immigration bill is proposed to bar aliens. The bill introduces a new postal stamp depicting the late President Harrison at his desk. The state department denies a report that German Ambassador von Holleben was recalled. The president appoints Charles Gorman of California as meiter and refiner at the San Francisco mint.
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Immigration bill advances with poll tax rise and anarchist clause
The house immigration committee authorized a report favoring a new bill raising the poll tax to 1.00 and including a clause barring alien anarchists.Steamship firms would be liable for returning undesirable immigrants within five years. President Roosevelt plans a lands commission for friars in the Philippines. Miscellaneous note: the post office will issue a new stamp.
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House Committee On Immigration Today
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Taft
Gen. Hughes
Philippines
United States
Taftan
Cincinnati
The Lake Still Has Its Dead
The search for the bodies of Roxey White and Hi Db Tupper was postponed due to high winds on Lake Washington. A group plans to dynamite near De Vries place Loesch park to raise the bodies if weather allows. Evidence confirms the two were drowned. personal items identified as Miss White's were found ashore.
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Robbery at Interbay Strikes Barber and Co. Store
A daring robbery occurred at Interbay last night targeting Barber and Co. grocery. The store was practically cleaned out and appeared vacant this morning as occupants had moved out, with a wagon removed.
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Barber and Co
Burglary Reported After Nighttime Break-In at Rear Entrance
Burglars broke into the place through a rear entrance and stole valuables. Police were notified of the incident this morning.
Plasterers Stick To Six Dollars Per Day Demand
The plasterers at work side claim no return to $5 daily pay despite reports. At a union meeting from 11 am to 2 pm they unanimously reaffirmed the $6 a day wage demand. Recording secretary Jas. Waleh told A Star reporters the published Monday night quit claim was false and that no long dawn session occurred.
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Star
Burglary At Feihardt's Stolen Guns Worth $1000
An unknown intruder broke into Feihardt's store last night and stole firearms including revolvers and knives valued at about $1000. No clues or leads reported.
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Southeast Lake Union Improvement Club Special Meeting
The Southeast Lake Union Improvement club holds a special meeting Friday evening at Taylor's laundry. Pro posed improvements will be discussed and questions answered. Full attendance is desired. the meeting will be called at 8 o'clock.
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Southeast Lake Union Improvement Club
Taylor's Laundry
Allan Line Steamer Huronian Wrecked Off Bable Island
Reports from Halifax on March 12 say the Allan line steamer Huronian from Scotland is wrecked on Bable Island. All passengers and crew are ashore as the vessel breaks up. The Huronian is noted as one of Allan line’s best steamers.
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Nova Scotia
Allan Line
Scotland
Bable Island
Seattle Gambling Crackdown Leaves City in Uncertainty
Police raided Wa Chong building arresting Tung Sang and Charlie Wu on gambling charges. Detectives released the suspects on bail as clashes over gambling policy in Seattle persist and council action is awaited tonight.
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Fan Tan
Sullivan
Phillips and
Adams
Wa Chong
Tung Sang
Charlie Wu
Seattle Weather Outlook With Rain and Winds
Seattle and vicinity forecast for this afternoon tonight and Thursday calls for occasional rain and brisk to high southwest winds.
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