City council and Great Northern railroads edge toward tunnel pact
Ongoing feud between city council and Great Northern over a tunnel and depot leads to expected franchise ordinances and a final report. Committees anticipate cross street work, roadway widenings, and right of way negotiations to resolve blockages and speed settlement amid disputed property exchanges worth about 75000 dollars.
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Morgan negotiating for North Staffordshire coal fields
London report on the stock exchange states J. P. Morgan is negotiating to buy the North Staffordshire coal fields for several million pounds, with the deal reportedly near completion.
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Oregon Sails for Asia from San Francisco
The battleship Oregon departed from San Francisco on November 1 for an Asian voyage. The ship set course amid Atlantic and Pacific theater movements with potential long voyage implications for naval operations.
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One Killed and One Hurt in Collision Near Argo Seattle
A freight train and a passenger special collided on a trestle near Argo just south of Seattle injuring fireman Morrow who was killed and engineer Burke badly hurt. The passenger engineer faced no signals and the wreck burned after rescue efforts.
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Robbery at Hold Up Opera Variety Theater in Juneau
Masked bandits robbed the Opera Variety Theater saloon and gambling house in Juneau on an October morning. They entered during business hours, threatened gamblers, stole cash from the register and bags, and fled. Police and river steamers noted the incident amid harsh Yukon ice conditions and a separate tale of a river passenger leaping overboard. The Humboldt’s treasure cargo near 293000 dollars and a 1500 nugget were reported, with many river boat captains and crews identified. The Dawson and La France operated on the Yukon route during the eventful period.
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Moody Defends Dingley Duty on Anthracite
Lawrence Massachusetts November 1 Secretary of the Navy Moody defended his claim that a duty on anthracite under the Dingley law was inadvertent and that amendments in the Senate altered the bill. He traced the act’s history and argued the form did not reflect intended effect.
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Halloween Mischief Tarnished by Police in Seattle Suburbs
Gobbins and the small boys caused minor damage last night assisted by an expanded police presence led by Chief Bullivan who used injunctions. Streetcar tracks were greased and small structures knocked over while Beattie area youths roamed free. No major harm reported as Thanksgiving turkeys and school calendars loom.
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Arbitration Commission Arrives Aggressively At Wilk
The arbitration commission arrived in Wilk Asbarine in an aggressive mood harried by investigators and press. They ordered that only local press representatives at each point may accompany them into the mines, excluding many metropolitan correspondents, prompting disappointment but no recourse. Operators explained the coal mines are deep and profit margins small, warning against wage increases. In Scranton the commission returns at 7 pm and plans to visit Hazleton mines after mass at St Peters Cathedral.
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Molineux Trial Draws Great Crowd
An extra squad of guards was needed to keep women out as five times the court capacity sought admission. Molineux was dismissed from the stand after only a few questions. Marcellus, a California handwriting expert, testified that the prisoner’s handwriting differed from that on a package, stating they were written by different people.
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Le Count Case Up No Decision After Rehearing
Civil service commission adjourned rehearing in the Ernest Le Count extortion case as Chief Sullivan again testified the patrolman took money from a complainant for his own use. Officer Huff and Cameron disputed settlements while the commission weighs amending charges and possible suspensions.
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Strike Talks Between Miners and Coal Firms In Arras
Paris reports a meeting held in Arras yesterday between miners representatives and coal companies to seek a settlement of the strike difficulties. No agreement was reached though operators offered concessions and a settlement may be possible soon with President Loubet’s active interest aiding negotiations.
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Gardner Defeated In Heavyweight Bout By Hart
Gardner loses a decision to Hart in a heavy weight fight in Ban Francisco. Hart, the 185 pound challenger, proves clever enough to outpoint Gardner who weighed 165 pounds.
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Jack Ered
Record Totals in Tennessee: Trotting Two Miles in 4 17
Crea ceus set a two mile trotting record in Memphis yesterday with a 4 17 effort, lowering the previous 4 234% mark by Onward GBilver. Prince Alert tied the mile pacing record for geldings at 2 0 flat, surpassing the old 7 00.
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Coroner rules Seattle boy Fred Och electrocuted
A coroner reported that Fred Och, found dead near the Seattle Electric Company's powerhouse, died by electrocution. No violence marks were found on the body and vital organs were normal.
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Seattle Electric Company
Metallic lath mandate heads fire limits council plan
The fire and water committee urges the council to pass a new building ordinance requiring metallic lath in all structures within the first five districts excluding a named special district. The old rules apply to stairways in districts one and two. Penalties and deviations are noted for builders and property owners. The $20,000 Green Lake water main is sent back to the city engineer for fuller details.
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Green Lake District
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E East
Light turnout seen at city school election
A light vote was cast this afternoon as registration showed 42 percent of eligible voters, including women, participated. Candidates C Hughes and B Shorrock led in early counts with Wilson vying for the remaining board seat. Kindergarten levy received near unanimous support.
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Surgical Miracles Leave Salt Lake City Surgeons to San Francisco
Doctor Adolph Lorena and his atelatant, the Vienna surgeons who operated on the Armour child, will depart for San Francisco. They performed four successful congenital hip disease operations here while dozens of anxious parents gathered at Holy Cross hospital begging them to stay and help the children walk.
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Building permits surge in October total value tops four hundred thousand
The October building inspector report shows 646 units issued for construction with a value of 444 057 dollars, up 115 205 dollars from October 1901. Notably none of the permits last month were for large business bets.
Train Collision in Chicago Leaves One Dead and Several Hurt
A switch engine collided with an electric car in Chicago early today. Richard Hoe of Ferrman was killed. Andrew Grant and John O passengers were slightly hurt. Richa ne hoe fatally injured and seriously injured others.
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