Turkish Sultan Prepares Defenses Amid European Tensions
Nov 1 telegraph reports say the sultan orders defense of Salonica Smyrna and Mitylene with mobilization of two army corps. Anti foreign sentiment rises in Turkey as Caillard moves eastward. Berlin notes Kaiser Wilhelm declines open support for Turkey amid Franco Turkish dispute and fears international entanglements.
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Salonica
Smyrna
Turkey
Berlin
Kaleer Wilhelm
Germany
Fire Damages Pennsylvania Nevada Business Buildings
A fire early morning damaged business buildings in the area causing estimated losses of 250000 dollars. Firefighters battled the blaze though the origins remained under investigation and no injuries were reported.
Murder Charge Faces Grand Jury Over Death
Nov 1 report states Dr Orville and Mrs Charlotte were connected by a romance. Mrs Charlotte died by suicide after accusations of a relationship, with the case presented to the grand jury and a murder charge being considered.
Kruger Meet With Dowager Queen Emma Rumor
A disputed Novem ber 1 dispatch from Amster dam reports Kruger may have met his Dowager Queen Emma. The item cites circulating talk and unclear confirmation of any such meeting.
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Kruger
Emma
Water Shutoff Notice Reaches Residents
A morning notice informs residents of an imminent water shutoff scheduled for tomorrow. Details are unclear in the fragment but indicate a city utility action affecting local properties.
Shingle Rate Changes and Speculation Ripple Across Regions
The article notes an increased rate on red cedar shingles from Washington to Missouri and Mississippi valleys may remain. It reports protests from the Northwest and widespread rumors speculating on possible industry reactions. Claims of company weakening are dismissed as speculative, with rate support expected to hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Missouri
Mississippi
Simeon
Northwest
Small Fall in Local Revenue Receipts Explained
Receipts of the local internal revenue office for the month ended October 21 declined slightly from the previous year due to the rate reduction that took effect in July. Officials expected a larger drop, but the October total was 5 percent lower than last October, totaling $21,104.23.
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Internal Revenue Office
Seattle Weather Tonight and Saturday Showers Likely
Occasional showers expected across Seattle and vicinity with brisk southwesterly winds. A brief cool spell may accompany the unsettled pattern, with temperatures hovering near seasonal norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle and Vicinity
October disbursements at local quartermaster down from September
The October total disbursements at the local quartermaster’s office fell slightly short of September’s. The reported sum is 96 264.07, though many long outstanding bills will be carried into November, indicating a decrease due to prior large stone bills still unpaid.
Bond Fled For Water Main Job On Twenty Fourth Ave
James Markey fled bond of 3650 related to a contracted water main laying on Twenty fourth avenue and Twenty fourth avenue north from East Olive street.
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James Markey
Twenty-fourth Avenue
East Olive Street
Man Found With Money Missing After Robbery
Public records describe R Briondy located on Western Avenue in an intoxicated state with all pockets turned out except one. He was taken to police headquarters where $260.40 was found in the unturned pocket, suggesting he was robbed of a considerable amount. Briondy is a returned Nome miner, and the total loss remains uncertain.
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R. Briondy
Western Avenue
Watchful People List Reports Contagions Across City
The notice lists cases including Uteh at 4426 Dayton Avenue with smallpox linked to Stewart L. March of 311 Aloha Street, aged 7, and a scarlet fever case for Jacob Mooney near Kinnear Place, aged 1, marking health alerts and tracking.
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Uteh
Dayton Avenue
Eye
Stewart L. March
Aloha Street
Jacob Mooney
Kinnear Place
Getchell Man Robbed by Bartender Says Large Sack Stolen
Kibby of Getchell Washington reports he was robbed by his bartender Elmer Moody. That gentleman departed with a large sack of coin, a sum not disclosed to the town of Getchell. Details were given to Seattle police by telephone last night.
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Kibby
Getchell, Wash
Elmer Moody
Getchell
Seattle
Charity groups handle destitution cases and funds
The Charity Organization Society and Associated Charities reported forty new destitution cases in the past month with expenditures of 280 dollars. Receipts totaled 286.55 dollars. Several individuals without funds were given transportation to other parts of the country.
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Charity Organization Society
Associated Charities
Vote Early Tomorrow in Seattle School Election
Voters must register today before the final deadline as books stay open until midnight if needed. Tomorrow’s ballot will determine which ticket governs Seattle schools with candidates Patterson Denny Titus and Oldham.
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Acieg
Charles BE. Patterson
Cee J. Denny
Herman F. Titus
J. F. Oldham
Seattle
Most Freed on Bond After McKinley Assassination
Out on bonds in New York on November 1, anarchist Johann Most, arrested soon after President McKinley’s assassination, was released on bail of 1500 dollars.
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New York
Johann Most
McKinley
Quarantine Inspector Reports Large Fumigation Totals
George De Yeeman supervised fumigation of five rooms last month the highest number for the year. In September 109 rooms were fumigated and 66 school children were found in infected houses bringing total occupants to 199. No mesien cases were reported in October.
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George de Yeeman
Mensien
Seattle bill posters gain six more licenses
The Seattle Bill Posting Co. earns licenses to erect six large bill boards at key corners including Washington street and Third avenue, Main and Third, Madison intersections, and Yesteryear avenues. Bonds of $1000 per site are posted. James Maymurlaugh, 29, died at Providence hospital that night. body at Bonney Stewart's.
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Seattle Bill Posting Co
Washington Street
Third Avenue
Main
Twenty-fourth
Madison
Twenty-third
Yester Way
James Maymurlaugh
Providence Hospital
Bonney & & Stewart's
Nome Nome trade over eleven million dollars in season
The Roanoke’s arrival from Nome spurred heavy freight and passenger movement. Officials estimate freight receipts around 6.2 million and passenger receipts near 780 thousand, with Nome gold shipments totaling about 4.5 million. The overall Nome trade could total roughly 7. this year.
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Anoke
Nome
Bank of Nome
San Francisco
End Near Washington Court Discusses Signals May 41
In the Hebley court of inquiry Lemly said he found no private diary entry about a May signal. He reviewed a letter from Lieut Marlow noting no diary details and reported a failed search for the Massachusetts signal record book. The court plans alternating arguments and adjourns until Monday for one rebuttal witness.
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Washington
Hebley Court of Inquiry
Lemily
Lieut
Marlow
Sehley
Sampoon
Lemly
Navy Department
Massachusetts
Schley
Rayner
Hanna
Parker
Dewey
Sylvester Boever
Romero Smith
Capt
Stanbee
Civil Service Exam Set For December In Mint Offices
On December 7 a civil service examination will be held in the city for the position of EE helpers at the United States Mint and Assay Offices. Applications are due by November 29 and blanks may be obtained at the assay office.
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United States
Titus and Oldham Tie in Carpenter Union Meeting
A union gathering at Carpenters' hall on Fourth Avenue drew H F Titus and J T Oldham, both seeking the school director post, to address attendees. A B White presided. remarks came from H C Baker, President Seibert, and F J Wilson, with about 200 delegates from city unions present.
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Carpenters’ Hall
Fourth Avenue
Pike and
Pine Streets
H. F. Titua
J. T. Oldham
A. B. White
Carpenters’ Union
Addrearena
H.C. Baker
Building Trades Council
Seibert
Bricklayers’ Union
F .J. Wilson
International Maori Union
Boulevard Committee Meets To Discuss City Improvements
The street committee convenes in the council chamber this evening to review Westlake boulevard and north and south shore boulevards, plus the University trunk sewer boulevard. Citizens interested are invited. Etian Muldoon will preside as the panel discusses routine matters.
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Council
Westlake
South Shore
University
Etian Muldoon
Court docket reports two pending matters in Seattle courts
In one case Barto seeks dismissal of a suit for 9100 damages from injuries in 1906 and 1901 caused by alleged negligence of street car employees. In another, Fred G. Noyes sues George Weir, Frank Durand, and the First National Bank of Seattle to enjoin cashing drafts. Noyes claims Weir and Durand used $8000 to buy lumber, shipped to Nome, with Weir and Durand deceivingly handling proceeds. A temporary restraining order was granted.
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B. W. Barto
Seattle Electric Co
Barto
Fred G. Noyes
George Weir
Frank Durand
First National Bank of Seattle
Weir
Durand
Noyes
Dawson
Nome
First National Bank
May Adams Seeks Release on Habeas Corpus
May Adams petitions the author court for release on habeas corpus. She is accused of taking $200 from Frank Vollmer. The filing notes she has been held 60 days since information filed without trial and no postponement on her application.
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May Adams
Author Court
Frank Vollmer
Jate
Widow wins home in property dispute over 802 Columbia Street
Sheriff Cudihee placed Melissa Pudiong in possession of her former home at 802 Columbia Street. The divorce settlement failed to settle terms. Pudiong claimed rent. Rudiong later remarried and deeded the property to Pudiong No 2. Pudiong No 1 won a jury verdict. Rudiong filed a notice of appeal. Funeral services for Francie Ertoknon were held at Butterworths' funds parlors.
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Cudihee
Melissa Pudiong
Geo. W. Budiong
Columbia Street
Rudiong
Hudiong
Francie Ertoknon
Butterworths’ Funds
Man seeks writ of review over county tax assessment
Joseph Foster files affidavit against the board of county commissioners alleging inflated property valuation. He claims the 1896 assessment rose to 14 000 after unknown changes, seeks a writ of review and a certified statement of assessments for 1860 and 1900 for escape proceedings. Judge Tallman to hear the application November 6.
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Joseph Foster
Board of County Commissioners
Hhs
Board of Equalisators
Udge Tallman
Fire department reports October fires and losses
Chief Ralph Cook of the fire department reports 22 fires in October with total losses around 2000 including the Nugent fire at 1600. Six false alarms occurred. A new fire engine house will be ready next week and a company of a lieutenant and pipeman will be on duty continually.
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Ralph Cook
Fire Department
Nugent
Leutenant, Ay
Great Northern to Bar Hobo Access on Lines
The Great Northern railway will exclude hobos and itinerant riders from its lines. Brakemen and trainmen are instructed to diligently inspect at every stop to deter tramp robberies and to curb fare evasion by train staff.
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Great Northern
October report hints at record Seattle shipping surge
Harbor Master Jensen nears completion of a volatile October report noting Seattle marine shipping rising to new highs. Volume to San Francisco surges while Alaska shipments fall, Nome trade ends, Skagway declines slow, and coal, salmon, and grain freight show notable shifts amid winter trends.
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Jensen
Seattle
San Francisco
Alaska
Nome
Valdes
Skagway
Target Shooting Contest Held Near Tacoma
A target shooting contest is scheduled for November 3 in Tacoma between Co. B Beattie and Troop B N GW. The teams met October 77 at the Beacon Hill range. conditions were dark and scores were poor and unsatisfactory.
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Tacoma
Co. B
Beattie
N GW
Beacon Hill
Nome arrival hints at Seattle winter contests
Nick Bu formerly prominent in local circles returns from Nome where he has been since autumn. He arrived in Seattle yesterday and is expected to participate in several contests in the city this winter.
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Nick Bu
Nome
Seattle
Strike of Fishermen Halts Puget Sound Seining and Canning
The ongoing strike paralyzes upper Sound fishing with no arbitration offered. About 800 workers, including 300 fishermen and cannery staff, face idle months ahead as pacific cold storage and Tacoma firms resist fishermen demands. A consignment of seines arrived but remained stored as crews refuse to work.
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Tacoma
Pacific Cold Storage Co
Sound
Puget Sound
Pest house site chosen by Supt street Little
Supt of Streets Little works this afternoon to locate the site for a new pest house replacing the structure that burned last spring.
Rainier Beach Boulevard Route Approved by County
County commissioners adopted a resolution to locate a 40 foot wide road along the east side of the Seattle and Renton street railway from the city limits to Rainier Beach with plans for a matching west side. Right of way has been obtained to Columbia and will be secured for the remaining stretch promptly.
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Rainier Beach
Seattle & Renton Street Railway
Columbia
Insurgents Lay Down Arms on Cebu Island
Dispatch from Gen Chaffee reports insurgent forces on Cebu Island surrendering in good faith to peacemeasures. He cites 150 rifles 8 brass pieces 60 officers and 470 men, and plans to advance to Bohol.
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Washington, D.C
Chaffee
Manila
Navy
Hughes
Cebu
Bohol
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Stan Abdul Hamid
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Cail
Mediterranean
Tou
Les
Caillard
Europe
Russia
France
England
Pengland
Q. M. Business
Getchell, WN
Copenhagen
The
Nusara
Roanoke
Garonne
Civil Service Examinations
Titus and Oldham
Melisse
Nick Burley
First Ward
South School
12Th Avenue
Weller St
Rainier School
Mth Avenue
King Ft
Third Ward
Brewer's Ball
Walla Walla
71St Avenue
EB. James St
Central
7Th
Denny
Sth Avenue
Wall
Seventh Ward
Cascade
Harrison St
Howard Avenue
Eighth Ward
Mercer
Aloha St
4Th Avenue
Ninth Ward
Fremont
Renton
Adams & Blanchard
Second Ave
Hinckley Block
Telephone Union
Artery
Stewart & Holmes Drug Co
First Avenue
Prunellas
Soleila
Armures
S. W. Henrietta
Victor Jr
Herbert
Johnston
Second Avenue Burke Building
Farnsworths «Pharmacy
Brunner & Co
Tol
Maio
Pike
Kona Coffee
W. S. Mayfield
Grocer
Gorn
2D Ave
PAS Freigh
Ava
Washington Tent & Awni Company. (Inc
Tel. Main
Yesler
Bunney & Stewart
Wash
Z.C. Miles & Piper
Cor. S
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