Five Prisoners Escape City Jail Through Ceiling Breach
Five prisoners broke from the city jail last night by tearing down two iron bars from cell No. 9 ceiling and bursting through a skylight. Guards Corbet, Sheehan, and Roberts discovered the escape during muster. Leaders identified include Leo Cameron and Charlies Widley Lee, with other inmates Lo, Brooks, Anderson, and McDonald also missing. Police pursue, insurance questions arise over the new wing’s construction and alleged flimsy security and prior escape attempts.
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John Corbet
Sheehan
Roberts
Corbett
Leo Cameron
Cameron
Charlies Widley
Lee
Green Lake
Liberty
Yealdes Cameron
Waldley
L. Anderson
A. McDonald
McDonald
Houses of
U Fame
Victoria
Vancouver
Emeren
Trel Wagen
Weta
Warthey
Brooks
Anderson
Battle Between Bank Robbers and Posse Near Willard Bank
In Riverton Kentucky on November 1 a bank raid on Willard Bank of Carter County ended in a running gun battle. Four robbers jailed, one mortally wounded, another wounded, two on the run as posses with dogs pursue. Watchman bound and gagged earlier. cafe explosion drew a crowd.
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Ohio Valley
Willard
Carter County
Missionaries killed in Chinese town report
Five American missionaries are reported murdered at Lien Chow in Kwang Tung province. Reverend Dr Meldrum of the Presbyterian mission lists the victims as Dr E C Machie Rev and Mrs Rees F Edwards and Misses Eleanor Chestnut and BE Patterson.
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Bertone News
Rew
Hong Kong
Lien Chow
Kwang Tung
Meldrum
Presbyterian Church
Lienchow
E. C. Machie
Rees F. Edwards
Eleanor Chestnut
BE. Patterson
Russia’s Reign of Terror Continues Across Empire
Disorder and revolution surge through St Petersburg and other cities as mobs clash with troops. Reports cite hundreds killed or wounded, calls to free political prisoners, and growing arching calls for constitutional liberties amid a czarist crackdown and mixed loyalties. In Odessa and Warsaw violence erupts as mobs attack Jews and strikers meet cavalry fire. President Roosevelt receives word that Russia may grant constitutional freedoms, though unrest persists.
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Petersburg
Russia
Finland
Constantine Petropovitch Polfe
Rele
Senate
Canner Saturn Enters Drydock. Celtic Departures Planned
Saturn went into drydock at Bremerton Navy Yard for bottom work and minor repairs. The supply ship Celtic sailed for San Francisco. Lt Fisher moved from the training ship Philadelphia to the Celtic as navigator, Lt Lamar to become Philadelphia’s new executive officer.
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Bremerton
Navy Yard
Celtic
San Francisco
Fisher
Philadelphia
Lamar
Lost In Woods Berione Mews Ava Port
H. L. Peterson manager of the Glen dale creamery at Yorks Clallam county and two boys, names unknown, are thought to be lost in the woods. A report reached this city by M. KB. May bury who recently arrived from the vicinity.
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Berione
Ava
Townsend
H. L. Peterson
Glendale Creamery
Yorks
Clallam County
M. KB. Maybury
Peterson and Two Boys Missing After Hunting Trip
Forka reports Peterson and two boys left for a hunting trip Sunday morning. By Monday the creamery remained closed, leading locals to fear the trio may have met with an accident.
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Forka. Me
Peterson
Valencia Arrives After Storms Then Goes Ashore
The steamship Valencia of the Pacific Coast Steamship line arrived from Nome rn en with 259 passengers and cargo valued at about 000. The voyage included a storm and a hurricane force gale. decks were jettisoned to ride out the seas. Reports say the vessel went ashore on St Michael Island but Captain denies fault.
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Valencia
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Nomermern
Veneer
Earm
North American
Trac- Transportation Company
Northern Commercial Company
Johnson
Fair
St. Michael Island
Fire Fiend Continues Rampage At Elks Apartments
Dense smoke and coal oil soaked the Syndicate doctors rooms in the Elks apartments. Firemen battled the blaze as police guarded the floors. Chief Cook warned that the fire could have trapped guests and endangered many lives. Investigators seek Kelley to uncover a malice motive.
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Delaney
Kelley
Cook
Vanderveer
Freeman
Looker, McClurey
F. W. Speier
J. C. Donaway
Dr. Donaway
Bunday
Bellingham
Looker
McClurg
Teametera
Union Transfer Company
Deeter Kelley
Elks Apartments
Deanaway
Bothwell
Nationalsurance Company
Sal Ibdeeen En Vanderveer
Donaway
Tocal Fire Department
Seventh Avenue
Seattle
Alaska boundary furor tests US British surveys in rich mineral belt
Indignant Alaska mining interests demand a thorough protest to Congress over a disputed boundary. Delegates at Seattle convention on November 15 prepare to present the protest, accusing American surveyors of errors that may cost Alaska access to a valuable mineral region along the Unuk River frontier.
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Uncle Sam
Alaska
Seattle
Congress
Unuk River
Alaska Mining Feud Prompts Protest Over Survey
Report from Ketchikan details a dispute over a survey that could shift mining wealth from Alaska’s Unuk company to British interests. miners rally against alleged neglect by American surveyors, while attorney Charlies H Cosgrove previews a protest to Congress. Examinations for steam engine licenses and street sewer inspectors are scheduled Wednesday.
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Unuk Company
Itealiver
Uncle Bam
Unuk
Congress
Ketchikan
Neers
Hrntieh
Initiah
Alaska
Ewa
Huntieh, Egater
Former Senator Emmons Granted Bail in Sacramento Case
Sacramento report says EF. J. Emmons was admitted to bail for 10.06. A motion for a new trial was denied and an appeal will follow shortly as details emerge from the court.
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Sacramento
Cal
EF. J. Emmons
Toledo Fraud Case Notice in 1880s Court Record
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas Count
Che
FP. J. Cheney Po
Dotoa
Oledo
Malis
Rae J. Cummey
A. W. Gleabon
Ballard Mayor and Plaintiff Face Breach of Promise Trial
In a crowded courtroom Mayor Zook of Ballard sits opposite Rosena Grover, the 22 year old Ballard woman suing for breach of promise after his alleged refusal to marry her on grounds of her alleged consumption. The scene shows anxious spectators and a evolving jury pool as the case proceeds toward formal trial.
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Zook
Ballard
Fair Plaintiff
Rosena Grover
James EB. Zook
John E. Humphries
Market Report Stages Fresh Grapes and Groceries
A steamer arrived Monday with 1 800 crates of grapes and a long list of produce and fruit prices. The market quotes cover beans onions peppers tomatoes cabbage and many varieties of fruits with prices per crate box sack and pound for Calif ornia and Washington produce. Readers are directed to page 60 for a home buying feature.
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California
Walla Walla
Valencia
Wenatchee
Cal Gravensteins
Market Prices and Grain and Dairy Products Listed in Chicago Markets
The listing shows prices for cocoanuts, cheeses, dried goods, and meats from Washington and Oregon suppliers with per box and per pound rates. It also covers wheat and other grains with Chicago market closes, and New York stock figures for metals, gas, and railroads, alongside noon sales totals.
The State Bank of Seattle Savings Offer
The State Bank of Seattle advertises 4 percent interest on savings deposits and time certificates, compounded twice yearly. A $1.00 opening balance get a savings account, with a call to see Page 6 for home financing options.
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State Bank of
Seattle
First Avenue
Yesler Way
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Odessa
Warsaw
Vienna
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Dent Roosevelt
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St. Petersburg
Woods
U.S
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J. Redelsheimer & Co
First Ave
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Nan Byxbee
Allen
Colman Building
Haynes
Goodell
Second Avenue
Riamile
Elia
Washington
Oregon
Downeing, Hopkins & Co
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New York
Ama
People’s Gas
Metropolitan
U. S. Steel
U. S
Penna
Reading
Rock Island
Southern Pac
St. Paul
Union Pac
Wessee Crewes
N. Y
A. Bridge & Co., Popular Price Clothiers
Exira
A.bridge&co
Second Ave
Bon Marche
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