General Miles to Welcome Volunteers on Puget Sound
Maj. Gen. Nelson A. Miles and party arrived in the city and left aboard the revenue cutter Grant to inspect Puget Sound fortifications. Miles and aides visit Port Townsend and Port Angeles, plan Proection Island stop, then Seattle by Sunday or Monday for Washington volunteers’ welcome. Miles notes Puget Sound as a key Philippines supply base and shipping route.
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Nelson A. Miles
Grant
Puget Sound
Miles
KB. B. Leddy
Capt. W . Robinson
Port Townsends
O. Miles
Port Angeles
Sound
Proection Island
Jacob Murth
Seattle
Washington Volunteers
Philippines
Germany to Double Navy With New Squadrons and Ironclads
Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung reports a naval plan to double Germanys fleet by forming two new squadrons of ten ships each. A quarter of the buildup uses coast defense ironclads replaced by modern ships between 1911 and 1917. The program, funded by a loan, requires increased construction expenditures but no new taxes.
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Obersuan
Norddeutsche Aliexemeine Zeitung
the Zeitung
Torpedo Aimed at British Flagship Crescent
Halifax Special reports a Garing attempt to blow up the British flagship Crescent. A suspicious launch near the weasel prompted a cutter to be lowered and the launch fled. A wrecked launch was found on the beach and divers inspected the cruiser area as a large torpedo was recovered. Boer emissaries are blamed for the outrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Halifax
Evening World
Proper Respiration A Guide for Healthful Breathing
The article extols deep slow breathing to expand the chest and fill the lungs, boosting circulation and posture. It urges sedentary workers to practice hourly breathing exercises with the mouth closed, recommending teacher led sessions for students.
Orders For 20 000 Cars From Pennsy And NY Central
Pittsburg November 1 The Commercial Gazette reports that the Pennsylvania Company and the New York Central Railroad have orders for 20 000 freight cars costing about 912 000 000. Steel cars could not be filled in a year, so wooden cars with steel equipment were chosen. The Pennsylvania order with Pressed Steel Car Company includes 4 000 box cars and 1 500 gondolas of 80 000 pounds capacity each.
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Pittsburg
Commercial Gazette Today
Pennsyvania Company
New York Central Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Company
Pressed Steel Car Company
Registration Tonight for Tomorrow's School Election
Registration continues through 9 o'clock this evening for tomorrow's school election. About 400 new names are expected to be added to the voter list based on current registrations.
Mason to Face Expulsion Vote From Old Tippecanoe Club
In Chicago on November 1 the Old Tippecanoe club debated resolutions urging Senator William E Mason to resign his U S senate seat and be expelled from honorary membership The motions were referred to the committee with a report due next month to allow Mason to respond if he denies published statements criticizing the national administration.
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Chicago
William E. Mason
United States Senate
Tippecanoe Club
Sherman House
Giu
Mason
Illinois
Political Action Committee
Thomas Parker
Parker
Vice President Hobart Improves After Weakness Attack
Hobart's physician reports the vice president had a good night until 2 a.m. with a sudden attack of weakness. He rallied after medicine and since 5 a.m. his pulse is stronger and he is in a very fair condition.
Small gunboats for Philippines plan by Secretary Long
Secretary Long will not back more battleships but recommend building gunboats of 1,000 tons each for use in the Philippines. These ships are valuable for foreign stations due to lower maintenance costs and reach places heavy cruisers cannot. Six or seven of these gunboats can be built for the cost of three first class cruisers.
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Washington, ID. C
Long
Philippines
Striking at Mormonism announces new anti Mormon crusade
Mina Helen Miller Gould donates 6000 dollars to the League for Social Service to fund a nationwide anti Mormonium campaign. The league will publish one million pamphlets and petitions directed at Brigham Roberts and distributed through 10,000 clergymen and many clubs. More pamphlets to follow after initial supply sells out.
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New York
Mina Helen Miller Gould
League For Social Service
League
Mina Gould
Mormonium
Brigham H. Roberts
Dispute Triggers Mass Discharge at Sharon Steel Works
SHARON Pa Nov 3 The mill wrights blacksmiths gunfitters and other mechanics at the National Steel Works attacked last evening demanding double pay for Sunday work and time and a half for all overtime They were paid off and discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
National Steel Works
Spain Sees Bond Interest Cut Talks Collapse
Madrid reports the government’s negotiations with foreign bondholders have failed as authorities seek a reduced interest rate on the bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Goldberg's Cigar Store in Pioneer Block
Local inquiry asks whether Goldberg's Cigar Store remains open in the Pioneer block. Residents seek confirmation of current business status and exact location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldberg's Cigar Store
Pioneer Block
Burley Meets Godfrey In Main Event At A C Tonight
The program at the A C includes Portland Kid versus Kid Leo in the opener and Tommy Hallene versus Kid Leo in the second. Nick Burley weighs 162 pounds and Dan Godfrey 172, with both fighters praised for clean hard style and strong local support from Tacoma and other towns.
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A.C
Portland
Kid Leo
Tommy Hallene
Leo Wis
Nick Burley
Dan Godfrey
Jeffries Sharkey
Burley
Godfrey
Tacoma
Hoodoo Stone Haunts the Exchange Amid Superstition
The article recounts a marble Alaska gravestone shown at an exposition and later placed at the stock exchange. After a chain of misfortunes including a robbery and arson arrest of Gen. McIntyre, a mob moved the stone to the rear of the building and covered it, fearing its return.
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Alaska
The
Stock Exchange
O. M. Moore
Moore
Gen. McIntyre
Corcoran
McIntyre
Various Notable Snippets From Newspapers The Fragments
A collection of brief items covers science, crime, geography and local life. Highlights include Icelandic glacier progress, Upsala domestic training, a Georgia tar and feathers joke, a Minnesota stenographer joke, and a Currituck tablet for a faithful black man, Aaron Thomas. The mix reflects 19th century curiosities and attitudes.
Hotel Topsy Turvy at Amusement Bulletin
Tonight in Seattle theater listings feature Hotel Topsy Turvy at Amusement Bulletin, Jack o' Diamonda at Third Avenue Theater, and vaudeville plus moving pictures at Olympic Hall.
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Seattle
Third Avenue Theater
Jack O' Diamonda
Olympic Hall
Cape Nome scheme backed by $60,000
Prominent local sports figures fund a Cape Nome venture to sail the steamer Grand Rapids next spring with a complete dance hall theater and gambling room setup. The plan includes gambling equipment liquor stock and a sizable theater crew with about 90 women dancers and a piano. The project foresees May Cape Nome operations with Tom Considine likely in charge and a $60,000 investment.
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Cape Nome
Grand Rapids
Alaska
George L'Abbbe
Hilly Maley
Jot Conardine
Tom Considine
John
Report on Olympic reserve settlers favorable to open land
D H Shel ler forest superintendent returns from field work in the Olympic reserve outlining a plan to eliminate large agricultural tracts from the reserve and open them to settlement. He surveyed Cushman weet Quinalt lake and Clallam county areas, meeting settlers and verifying their claims, with a detailed report to come.
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Tacoma
Olympic Reserve
D. H. Sheller
Mason County
Chehalis County
Jefferson and
Clallam
Shelter
Mhetton
Quinalt Lake
Cushman Weet
Clailam County
Shetler
Eines
Trouble in K P Camp unfolds at Grand Lodge session
In Indianapolis on November 3 the Knights of Pythian judicatory committee met in secret and ruled that nearly all acts of the last Grand Lodge session are unconstitutional and not per Pythian law, except for the officers' election and a lodge body amendment.
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Indianapolis
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythian
Seattle makes a record trip to Seattle Beattie port voyage
The City of Beattie arrived at midnight completing a record daylong voyage, carrying about 120 Copper River passengers. Capt. Cilenn led the government expedition seeking a feasible Yukon overland route from Bhushima, while a list of passengers includes Alexander Campbell of New Jersey and many others. The City of Seattle sustained damage upon landing, breaking several stanchions and a wheel.
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Beattie
Wixn
Cilenn
Yukon
Bhushima
Copper River
Seattle
Alexander Campbell
New Jersey
Cook's Inlet
Port Vaides
Campbell
Prince William Sound
Eamples
State of Washington
W. M. Thompson
P. Schearb
Alex Campbel
J. B. Stewart
P. Thomas
A. M. Mendrilla
A. H. Bell
Mail Service for Klondike Established Between Eagle and Fort Cudahy
Washington, D. C. Nov 3. The post office department signed an order to establish an eye mail exchange between Eagle Alaska and Fort Cudahy and Dawson Canada. Mails will move twice a month in both directions at the department’s expense via a U S contractor on the Tanana to Juneau route. During summer a Yukon steamer will carry all classes of mail. Letters and post cards only are carried in winter. summer allows all mail classes.
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Washington, D. C
Klondike
Rcom
Eagle
Alaska
Fort Cudahy
Daweon
Canada
Poat
Post Office Department
United States Mail
Tanana
Juneau
Yukon River
Ladies and Gents Furnishings Sale Notes Prices
A catalog style stream of men and women’s clothing and accessories with discount prices. Items include Lucile Kid Gloves, La Capella Kid Gloves, Bathen Corsets, French Gored Corsets, Japonet Handkerchiefs, Lawn and Linen Handkerchiefs, Collars, Hairpins, Beauty Pins, Chiffon Ruched fabrics, Sheer Cotton Hose, Teck Ties, Silk and Satin Teck, Imported Mocha Gloves, White Laundered Shirts, Tennis Flannel Nightshirts, President Suspenders, Linen Collars and Cuffs, Golf Caps, Fedoras, and other garments all offered at reduced prices varying from a few cents to about $2.00 per item.
Twenty Lives Lost In Antwerp Ferry Landing Disaster
An appalling accident at the railway ferry landing in Antwerp collapsed the crowded structure. Twenty persons are known to have drowned and many more were seriously injured as people fell into the water.
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Antwerp
Circle City and Eagle City Deserted on Yukon River
Reports from steamer crews indicate Circle City is practically deserted and Eagle City has few residents besides soldiers. Rampart and other towns have contributed labor to Nome. A customs house opened at Forty Mile to collect duty in American money on goods entering Forty Mile country on the American side.
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Skagway
Yukon River
Circle City
Eagle City
Nome
Rampart
Tacoma Growth Plan for School Section 36 Leasing
County Auditor W. D. C. Spike reports state land officials notice to remove school section 36 from market for Tacoma expansion. The 360 acre tract will be surveyed and platted to align with adjacent streets and offered on long-term leases similar to Section 16 at Pacific Avenue.
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Tacoma
W. D. C. Spike
Pierce County
State Land Commissioner's Office
Pacific Avenue
More Rangers Not Needed In Forest Service
Salem reports Captain 8 A Ormes, superintendent of forest rangers, notes many applications for ranger jobs next year but no staff increase is planned. Forty four rangers from this year were furloughed last month and the three supervisors were furloughed yesterday. Rangers earn two dollars daily and supervisors five dollars. Grand opening of Goldberg's New Cigar Store at 602 First Avenue Saturday November 8.
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Salem
A. Ormesby
Forest Rangers
Goldberg's
Flist Avenue
Foster Goes to Washington for Senate Arrival
Senator Foster left Tuesday for Washington D C to prepare to take his seat in the senate when Congress convenes. He will stop in St Paul and Chicago en route and plans to arrive November 20 in time for Thanksgiving dinner.
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Tacoma
Foster
Washington
PD. C
Senate
St. Paul
Chicago
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Germany
Crescent
Hobart
Amara
Calumet and Hecla
Europe
America
Brush
Bok
Puck
Huffaro
Oregon
Upsala
Iceland
Thorodason
Georgia
North Carolina
L. T. Weeks
Winfield, Kan
Switzerland
Elizabeth City
N.C
Economiat
Currituck County
Aaron Thomas
Amusement Bulletin
Sheller
K. P. Camp
O. W. Peterson & Bro
Pike St
Denny- Coryell Company Pristing Frit Stalenery Deytsi Viret
I¢ Firet
Seattle Heat and Plumbing Co
Seattle Ferry Building
Maria
Edwards & Co
Maroon
Bel. Westere
RZ. Aves
Sherman, Clay & Co
Oreinway
Circle and
Seattle Transfer CO
Orville Espy
J. W. Lowe
Seattle Printing CO
ZoOo
Ogures
Icture
Teint Pacific Picture Frame Co
Isie
CC. Berg
Joseph Mayer & Bros
Wallace C. Flint
Charlies R. Flint
San Francisco
William RB. Mighell
Miint & Co
Mann
Crescent Coffee & Spice Co
Graphophone Records
Winter & Harper Burke Building
Seattle, Wash
Holden & Wilson Furniture Co
Second Ave
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Navy
W. S. Kirk
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