Sullivan and Mitchell Clash at Hotel Butler
John L Sullivan and Charley Mitchell clashed in Sullivan’s apartments at the Butler Hotel, then signed to fight 15 rounds at Tacoma’s baseball park on September 19. Officials and managers brokered terms, with 65 percent to Sullivan and 45 percent to Mitchell, and a $10,000 stake on the line.
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Sullivan
Mitchell
John L. Sullivan
Charlie Mitchell
Venaces Sullivan
Butler Hotel
Tom Considine
Chartie Hall
Tacoma
Charley
Hall
John L
Pew
Wil
Tower
Star
Avstenvensky Relieved as Admiral in Russian War News
Petersburg reports health anxiety for Avstenvsky leads to his replacement by Biriloff to command Russian forces. Baltic fleet sighted near Cape Varela and a 150 junks fleet believed to support the Baltic fleet. Port Arthur Harbin railway repairs advance as crews rebuild destroyed bridges. Pro-Dynasty broadcasts urge prayer for the fleet’s destruction.
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Petersburg
Birkoff
Biriloff
Tsarkovske
Port Arthur
Harbin
Tieling
Beating Clashes Between Dreakers and Striking Men
Turmoil erupted Wednesday night as non union workers clashed with orem en and a fight left Peter OBrien and Hanson badly beaten on Pacific avenue. Sheriff J A. and deputies intervened to avert further violence. News noted no major franchise decisions, but ongoing disputes over Fourth Avenue and costs of track regrades were discussed. Seattle Electric will lay tracks on Weatlake Avenue with Moore allowed to run cars after paying half construction and maintenance.
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Mat Tacoma
Soelock
Oremen
Inter-Union No. 209
Mrence
J. A
Peter O'Brien
Hanson
Pacific Avenue
Smith
Fannie Paddock
Corporations Committee
Civic Union
Fourth Avenue
Gilman
Mulien
Moore and Gilman
Mullen
Octopus
Weatlake Avenue
Seattle Electric Company
Moore
Civic union seeks stake as Moore-Gill tar franchise grows
The civic union shows interest as the Moore Gill tar franchise expands. Richard White, a prominent member, attended the session where questions about the franchise were raised.
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Civic Union
Richard White
Bank Closed In Manila Under Insular Auditor Order
Manila reports the American Bank of Manila closed today by order of Governor Wright acting as insular auditor. The move cited protection of depositors with deposits estimated at 126 dollars.
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Can Bank
Wright
Warning to Girls by Nan Patterson from Tombs prison
Nan Patterson writes an exclusive warning to young women from her cell in the Tombs during her final week of imprisonment. She warns against stage life and temptations, stressing willpower to say no, the dangers of fast living, and the consequences of loving a married man.
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Nan Patterson
Nan Randolph Patterson
Tombs Prison
Mise Patterson
Asnolam
Satan
Senate
Peace talk dominates Chicago strike mediation
In Chicago on May 18 peace talks rage over the teamsters versus team owners dispute. Arbitration was agreed, Shea refused to answer questions claiming possible self incrimination. A march toward settlement continues as 100 more strikers arrive and a shooting death is mourned.
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Chicago
Shea
Sherm
Board of Arbitration
United States
Clark
Washington
J. Gudgeon
Edward Gordon
Enoch Carlson
Carlson
Gompers
Still in the game still in the game
Oakgland dispatch reports Jim Jeffries and Billy Delaney arriving from the east. Delaney says the champion has not retired and will fight again if a suitable opponent is found before July 1. Jeffries heads to Los Angeles soon to visit his home.
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Oakgland
Jim Jeffries
Billy Delaney
Delaney
Jeffries
Los Angeles
Norway Celebrates Fourth of July With Song and Oratory
Local events recount the prologue to the constitution at Bidevold as singing societies perform national anthems. Judge Tallman dismisses John Morrin versus Pacific Coast Steamship for 1999 damages. Mabel Smith sues Alex Smith for divorce alleging non support, citing a 1905 marriage and a 10 week old child. The May issue of the Seattle magazine Westerner is released.
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Norway
Bidevold
Lief Erickson
John Morrin
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Seattle
The
Westerner
Portland Enacts Whipping Post Law for Wife Beating
May 18 The new whipping post statute takes effect allowing a sheriff to administer 20 lashes to a man convicted of wife beating. Sheriff Wood states he will offer abused wives the option of enforcing the punishment through the sheriff if they desire.
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Portland
Wood
Pala Moro Chief Reported Killed on Jolo Island
General Wood reports the Moro chief Pala was killed on Jolo after pursuit by American forces. Most of Pala's band of about 600 were killed in the action.
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Manila
Wood
Pala
Jolo
Junior Senator Defends Beacon Hill Residents In Council
A junior United States Senator caused a stir in city council chambers by defending his appearance on behalf of Beacon Hill residents. The session proceeded warmly, with supporters foregrounding local concerns and the senator stressing accessibility and local input.
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Council Chamber
Beacon Hill
Sensation Meeting Hearings Stir Beacon Hill Controversy
United States senator S. H. Piles publicly defends his right to practice law despite criticism. He pledges to represent all state residents and refuses to quit law for public service, citing family hardship and low salary. Beacon Hill residents call for full council support and accuse Frye outfit of attempted robbery amid plant removal pressure.
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United States
Beacon Hill
Frye Outfit
Ineiet
Frye Plant
United States Senate
H. Piles
Odor Battle Over Frye Plant Halts Beacon Hill Sleep
Beacon Hill residents accuse the Frye Packing fertilizing plant of foul air nights, while Frye insists his plant emits no odor even at waste discharge. Council members plan inspections and residents offer lodging and wind-guided tours as tension rises.
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Beacon Hill
Frye Packing Company
Frye
Land of Nod
O. A. Hanson
Hanson
Cole
G. W. Hawley
Hawley
Senator Piles
Fierce Fight at Madison Park Ends with Arrest
William Murray, a husky plumber, fought three officers at Madison park Wednesday night. Murray was badly beaten, with a deep head gash and torn clothing, and dragged to a car bleeding profusely. Officer Roberts sustained a damaged hand while Murray faced charges of drunkenness and attempting to force entry into the park pavilion.
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William Murray
Madison Park
Central
Murray
Roberts
Park Pavilion
Prisoner Slips Cuffs After Struggle over Beer Theft
After a hard struggle lasting fifteen minutes, Mulden was restrained and fined $50 in police court Thursday for trying to steal beer from beneath the pavilion at Madison Park.
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Mulden
Madison Park
First Jobs of Seattleites Begin in Furniture and Banking
R. 8. Stacey of Washington National Bank recalls starting at about age 15 in a furniture store repairing items for eight dollars a week before moving to a bank earning ten dollars. He notes his career has been in banking ever since.
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R. 8. Stacey
Washington National Bank
Metcalf Ill at Hotel Silent on Convention Speaker
Victor Metcalf secretary of commerce and labor is seriously ill at his Atlanta hotel after a stomach attack and malaria. he was the planned keynote speaker at tonight's manufacturers convention. In New York Herbert Kepler reportedly died of morphine poisoning in a Sussan hotel room. a woman named Dona Milla was with him, allegedly his eloped partner.
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Atlanta
Victor FE. Metcalf
Commerce and Labor
Convention of Manufacturers
New York
Herbert Kepler
Fla
Sussan
Dona Milla
Kepler
Florida
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Hrorestvensky
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Segovia
Cape Varela
Hong Kong
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Saigon
Rojestvensky
Nebogatoff
VIC Union
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