Rumor of Railroad Holdings Transfer Raises Questions
A San Francisco era report claims Northern Pacific leased Central Washington branch to Great Northern, shifting Spokane to Coulee City wheat flow toward Seattle. Railroad men doubt the swap, citing bonds abroad and personal rivalries between Presidents Mellen and Hill.
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Bacoma
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Central Washington
Spokane
Coulee City
Big Bend
Tacoma
Seattle
New York
Mellen
President Hill
A. L. Mohler
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
Apokane
Weat
Melion
Washington Central
Mohier
James J. Hill
Hill
Mobier
Mohler
Nome Faces Winter Threats as Starvation and Thugs Rise
Nome confronts a harsh winter with scarce coal and fuel, limited landing by dories, and social danger as roving criminals reach the town. Authorities warn of fire risks in crowded sheet iron shacks as precursors to deeper hardship amid isolation.
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Meer
Nome
Bering Sea
St. Michael
Roa
Metropolia
Hessian Fly Ravages Michigan Wheat Crops
In Niles Michigan on November 2 a major Hessian fly invasion strikes newly sown wheat. Thomas Marrs former state grange president reports wheat over two inches high shows spears heavily infested, signaling widespread damage to the crop.
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Niles, Mich
Thomas Marrs
State Grange
Fearful Jones Gains Ground in Western Reserve
Reports from the Western Reserve indicate Golden Rule Jones is expanding influence in the northwestern counties. Observers say his appeal grows, threatening Republican unity as support shifts among Ashtabula Akron Youngstown and nearby towns, with potential gains in the 1897 election stakes.
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Columbus
Jones
Western Reserve
Gibraltar
Jones Petra
Youngstown
Ashtabula
Akron
The Kentucky Feud Cases Begun In Manchester Ky
In Clay County Kentucky the feud prisoners face trial as new indictments may be needed due to destroyed evidence. Anger and desperadoes drive threats of further killings amid factional violence as court proceedings loom and tensions rise in the town.
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Nchester
Clay County
Bergen
Phil
Michigan Central Train Collides at Belt Line Junction
A Michigan Central passenger train collided with a rapid railway car at Belt Line Junction in the afternoon. Several persons are reported killed or wounded.
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Dapfrosf
Mich
Michigan Central
Belt Line Junction
Minors Barred from Gambling Interest Calls for Prosecution
At the regular weekly meeting the police were instructed to notify all nickel machines and pont sabenaes that minors gambling would be prosecuted. Chief Ingram directed action after the matter surfaced this morning.
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Ingram
Pont Sabenaes
Water Plant Purchase Authorized for Denver Union Water
Chicago November 2. An ordinance signed by Mayor Johnson authorizes a loan of 4 760 000 for building a new Denver Union Water Company plant. The water company seeks 2 000 000 for its plant, part of a planned upgrade.
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Chicagq
Denver Union Water Company
Johnson
Ae4
Water Company
Armor Acquisition Woes Hit Navy Armor Orders
Washington November 2 The Navy Department releases Rear Admiral Charles ONeal chief of ordnance report detailing armor procurement difficulties for new battleships and cruisers. Congress capped armor at a ton last year but no acceptable bids were received at the price.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Chas, O'Neil
Will Quay Be Seated in the Senate Vote
Washington November 2 Friends of Mr Quay predict his election to the senate by the body. They argue the ruling will avoid precedent and hinge on whether a majority of senators approve Quay as a colleague. The seating decision may test governor appointments after a failed legislature.
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Washington, D.C
The Garonne Steamer Due From Frank Waterhouse
The steamer Garonne of the Frank Waterhouse company is due here Saturday after a summer charter to the Philippines. A report says the vessel’s future service will be continued under government control.
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Garonne
Frank Waterhouse Company
Philippines
Missionary Alliance Convention Begins at First Presbyterian
The inter-denominational Christian Missionary Alliance convention opens tomorrow afternoon at 2 20 o clock in the First Presbyterian church and will run through Sunday evening. Noted speakers include Rev A H Bimp son and A B Punk of New York and W Le Lacheur and Mrs A Reeves of China.
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Christian Missionary Alliance
First Presbyterian Church
A. BH. Bimpson
A. BK. Punk
New York
Bb. W. le Lacheur
Mra. A. Reeves
China
Army Given Work Reports October Employment Totals
The free employment office reports 3565 persons given positions in October. Of these 2148 were males and 417 were females. This marks a 20 percent rise from October last year, though it slipped from September as winter approaches.
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Free Employment Office
Moran Bros Bid for Six Copper-Sheathed Cruisers
The Navy department opened bids for six copper-sheathed cruisers of 3200 tons. Moran Bros of Seattle submitted a bid for one vessel at 1,122,000 dollars and said a 5 percent Pacific coast harbor allowance could win them the contract.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Moran Bros
Beattle
Pacific Coast
Noted Union Man Coming to Beatie Next Sunday
Samuel B. Donnelly, president of the International Typographical Union, will arrive in Beatie next Sunday morning after a southern Pacific coast tour assessing the craft. He will likely stay several days and a public reception will be held by local union members.
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Samuel B. Donnelly
International Typographical Union
Beatie
Donnelly
Pacific Coast
Railway Company Faces Claims in Superior Court
The president and board of the Berhern Railway company moved to secure recognition of alleged claims by W. F Mays a Seattle lawyer regarding lands at Smith's core. The matter has begun in the superior court.
Riotous Bleed and No Patrol: Manager Beats Suspects
Reported yesterday afternoon at Rainier Grand Rojo an incident where two sneaked into a room and were restrained by Manager Harrison who gave the men four thrashings after finding no patrolman in sight.
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Ing & Room
Rainier
Harrison
Giant Mine Purchase Shocks Spokane Capital Scene
The report states a major mine deal in Spokane followed a court melodrama ending with control of the property purchased for 125000 dollars. The venture is capitalized for 2100000 shares, with a treasury balance of zero and a implied per share value around five cents. Senators Turner Col WOW BD Turner and Col Myon 0 cellhelder ta are named in the process.
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Spokane
Rossland
Pepete
le Roi
Senator Turner
Col
Wow
Turner
Myon
Bigamy Charge In Wellington Man’s Affair Case
Richard Bly of the Great Northern at Wellington swore to a charge of bigamy against his wife Clara Bly in Judge Cann’s court yesterday. A warrant was sworn for Harry Thamas, alleged to be living with her.
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Richard Bly
The
Great Northern
Wellington
Burley Godfrey Mill Promises Strong Show For Title Fight
The Burley Godfrey mill proceeds for the 8. A. C. contest tomorrow evening. Godfrey arrived today and exudes confidence in winning, claiming peak health and spirits. Burley completes training and plans rest before the bout. Barney Mullen and Louis Weisenbacher back him, with Weisenbacher trusted from training. Kid Leo arrives from training quarters and aims to beat Kennedy. Poquette sprains ankle and misses bout. Tommy Bullene and Kid Lewis step in. Jeffries harkey fight to be announced by rounds with ringside messages planned.
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Weisenbacher
Burley
Kid Leo
Kennedy
Portland
Joe" Gregg
Poquette
Tommy Bullene
Kid Lewis
Jeffriea
Interest in the Jeffries Sharkey Fight Grows Locally
Local readers show strong interest as Jeffries remains the favorite while Sharkey gains supporters. Reports of Jeffries’ European tour and his excellent condition bolster Sharkey sentiment in some quarters.
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Sharkey
Jeffries
Mason to resign from the Senate if Republican stance on Philippines differs
Chicago November 1 William I Mason says he may resign his U S Senate seat if the Republican national convention declares a policy at odds with his view on the Philippines He would then run for the Illinois legislature in 1901 to seek election to succeed himself He insists he would resign only if the party endorses conquest and expansion as his views evolve with public sentiment.
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Chicago
William I. Mason
United States Senate
Philippines
Mason
Senate
Republican Party
an #0
Minnota
Congress
Senatoritip
A Murderer’s Adventures
Read of Homer Bird the Apink murderer who escaped from St Michael jail during a storm on October 1. He fled to the shore, nearly drowned when the boat capsized, hid in a bocch in cold wet clothes, and was captured on October 3 by U S Marsha l officers after an Indian keeper reported his location.
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Homer Bird
Bird
St. Michael
Hird
United States
Helme
Tucker
Digging
Roanoke
Apot
Bip
Good Reports Of Cook Inlet Mining Prospects
Passengers on the Gen. Siglin from Cook Inlet report ongoing activity in mining districts around Turnagain Arm and the inlet. Hegue and Cain describe Polley Mining and Morgan & Wheeler as thriving while noting large corporations hold wealth beyond small operators. They cite Kesurrec Mapergek and Bear Canyon Creek Mul Creek, two square miles of promising country in the area.
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Gen. Siglin
Cook Inlet
Hegue
John Cain
Turnagain Arm
Polley Mining Company
Morgan & Wheeler Company
Bearso
Canyon Creek
Wreck of Private Steam Launch Near St Michael
The Roanoke reports a private steam launch wreck near St Michael during a September gale. Four people aboard include Emil Kerhner and wife, Gecar Decker, and a New York City man named Gil. Oscar Becker's body was recovered September 26 by the Nordica. others are missing beneath high surf.
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Roanoke
St. Michael
Emil Kerhner
Gecar Decker
Gil
New York City
Oscar Becker
Nordica
Becker
Court faces delay in paying state bonds interest
In Olympia on November 2 a dispute over the non payment of interest on state bonds arises. The state auditor refuses to pay interest claiming no appropriation exists as the law ties interest to the general fund. Relief may await a legislative session.
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Olympia
Honda
Cheetham
Ehie Ivereeh
Gold Dust from Atlin Arrives with $110000 in Gold
Steamer Dirigo under Captain George Roberts arrived from Skagway with 110000 dollars in Atlin gold, 73000 belonging to the British American Bank and the rest to individuals. The ship carried 100 passengers and 10370 cases of salmon from the Hacade Quadra cannery. Samuel White’s body was brought down from Skagway and Atlin reports a quiet camp as winter nears and creek ice forms. Travel is now overland.
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Dirigo
George Roberts
Skagway
Alaskan
Porta
At & O'Clock
Atlin
British American Bank
Hacade Quadra
Samuel White
Tee
Amusement Bulletin Listings in Seattle Tonight
Hoyt's Rip Van Fate at Third Ave venue and Vaudeville show at Olympic Hall titled Relief Corps fitness event. Women's moving pictures screen at Collins block A R. Night programs feature varied acts and performances in Seattle venues.
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Seattle
Hoyt
Rip van Fate
ATER
Olympic Hall
A. R
Collins Block
Women's Moving Pictures
Relief Corps
Fatr
W. L. Douglas Shoes Adverts in Varied Styles and Prices
A crowded ad list highlights W. L. Douglas men shoes in multiple models with prices from 2.25 to 5.00 a pair. Descriptions emphasize Goodyear welt sewing broad lasts and dressy fits, alongside notes of weather footwear and high-cut shop models.
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W. L. Douglas
W. L. Douglass
Goodyear
New Broadway
Bruges
New Idea Jasia
W.L. Douglass
L. Dougiees
Car Knocks Laborer Down at Fourth and Pike Corner
Frederick Warren, a laborer, was struck by a Lake Union car at Fourth Avenue and Pike Street. He was knocked unconscious and later taken to the police station in a patrol wagon before going home.
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Frederick Warren
Lake Union
Fourth Avenue
Pike Street
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Michigan
Quay
Morans
Giant Mine
Burley Godfrey
Amusement Bulletin
Seattle Gas & Electric Co
Cherey Street
Welebach's
W. J. Douglass
Avery
Russia
Heay W. L. Douglass
O. W. Peterson & Bro
ART Furniture & Grill CO
Third Avenue
Opp
Denny Corye
I Company
Fai Ienery Dept
First Ave
Usherel
Whip
Seattle Heat and Plumbing
Maria
C &. Eddie & Co
TD Maen
Wees BR. Aves
Holden & Wilson Furniture Co
Second Ave
Steinway Pianos
Sherman, Clay & Go
Steinway” Dealers
Behond Avenue
Beattie
Seattle Transfer CO
Giles
T. W. Lowe
Seattle Printing CO
Yesler Way
Mann
Llns Tmhake
Crescent Coffe & Spice Ca
Winter & Harper Burke Building
Seattle, Wash
C. C. Berg
Buuds
Ernment Bale
Navy
W. S. Kirk
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