City Council weighs final settlement on Northern tunnel
Council committees and Judge Burke reached a tentative deal with railroads on a Northern tunnel and terminal. The plan includes street widenings, viaducts, and a graded disruption of rail use, with ordinances to be voted after a 10 day publication period.
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Star Satar
Thomas
Jax Burke
Virginian
Aptunnel
Burke
Thompson
James
Derrick Collapse Kills Worker In City Accident
In Hia, Nov 1, a derrick broke causing a fatal collapse on Broad Street. James Cassel was killed when scaffolding fragments and weights crashed through a wall. Several others were injured in the on site incident.
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Broad Street
James James Casseldeg
Telephone linemen end strike after concessions secured
Union and company officials reached a settlement after two conferences. Linemen agreed to receive 3.25 dollars for eight hours, ending a strike that began over pay and a nine hour day. Some workers began returning to the job with rest to be reinstated by Wednesday.
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Brown
Phillips
Panther Alley Strike Action Hangs On Meeting
Reports from Pa on November 3 indicate tensions rise over a looming strike. President Mitchell pressures leaders to avoid escalation, fearing harm to any settlement overseen by the mediation body.
Damage suit filed over Telegraph site fall on 72nd Street
Mme Lydia Burdam sues Sunset Mephone and Telegraph Co in superior court for 15000 dollars alleging she fell into an uncovered telegraph excavation on the evening of the fourth and sustained serious injuries. The plaintiff claims no cover existed for the deep hole and that no safety precautions were taken.
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Lydia Burdam
Sunset Mephone and Telegraph Company
Superior Court
Timber Lands Protection and Reform Recommendations
The commissioner urges repeal of the reserved public lands act and the enactment of a new law to protect forests while allowing timber access for legitimate needs. He calls for more wardens and agents to safeguard timber lands and for a bill enabling the president to set up national park tracts where scenic beauty or springs justify sequestration.
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Mann
American Teacher Killed in Manila Region
Nov 3 report says D. Montgomery, a teacher at a school for Oriental Negroes, was attacked by six natives while en route to Baleolor. He was killed and his body mutilated. It marks the first such murder of an American teacher in the area.
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Manila
D. Montgomery
Montgomery
Baleolor
Odell Favored in State Election Betting Odds
Governor Odell is the favorite in the election betting with odds at 1 to 1 and substantial money staked. Speculation notes Republicans may gain a majority in the next House of Representatives. A heavy off year is expected in the state tomorrow.
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Odell
House of Representatives
Roosevelt votes as he heads home from campaign stop
President Roosevelt's train left Brandy, Virginia, for Washington at 9 this morning and he and Secretary Cortelyou will go on to their homes to vote. In Washington the president passed through on his way to Oyster Bay. Wheat prices in Chicago quoted 713-8 and 716-8.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Dent
Cortelyou
D. C
Oyster Bay
Tomorrow's Vote Promises Sweeping Party Victory
Local party managers, optimistic after a hard campaign, predict a large turnout and a sweeping victory tomorrow. Republicans claim solid county and legislative wins while Democrats counter with a smaller yet steady lead. A Republican rally is planned at the Armory tonight with Congressman Cushman and Gov. McBride among speakers.
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Anditer
Tan
Moore
Piper
City Council Committee Debates Urgent Jail Plans
The council committee on public buildings and grounds meets at city hall this afternoon to consider a new jail due to deteriorating conditions from the old jail’s settling foundations. Police Chief Sullivan cites worsening cell conditions and lags on city hall separate jail buildings, with Redward pressing for decisive action.
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Redward
Tot
Sullivan
Regiena
City Deserves New Jail Now Says Voters and Officials
In a wrung tale of neglect Seattle faces a collapsing old jail used for 12 years as a city prison. The vermin‑ridden building sinks in mud as waters rise ankle deep in cell blocks. Councilmen are urged to approve a $90,000 plan to replace the facility rather than endure a disgraceful dungeon.
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Seattle
Fiith
Mexico
Mysterious Disappearance of Rich Alaskan Miner
John Rich a wealthy Alaska mining man vanished after leaving a Seattle hotel on Saturday with 40000 dollars in checks and cash. Friends and police search efforts cover the city as detectives describe the missing man as 60, tall, dark complexioned, with a gray streak in his hair and wearing a dark blue suit and derby hat.
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John Rich
Alaska
Seattle
J. W. Boren
Lee
Rich
Sich
Commission Still Studying the Mines in Hazleton
The arbitration commission arrived in Hazleton and prepared to inspect flooded mines at Pond Creek and Lehigh Valley. They will hear miner and operator statements this week, with President Mitchell’s message awaited, as the panel proceeds to a suit-like consideration of the controversy. Bishop Ioing led mass at St Peters Cathedral.
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Neill
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Great Band Parade Draws Crowds in Route
The procession attracted immense crowds along the route as spectators lined streets for the event. The scene carried a festive mood with participants marching in unison through the city center.
Mark Ticket Right or It Will Not Count
Instructions explain how to mark a ballot under Washington state law. Voters must place an X in the proper column to vote straight or mark each candidate by crossing opposite their names to have the ballot counted. Ensure the ticket complies with law.
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Washington
Harvard Club Formed In City With Plans For Dinner
A Harvard club was organized at the chamber of commerce with Samuel Filil Gent, and Merpon Chapin among organizers. A committee was appointed to advise on admission to Harvard and a dinner was planned for Harvard men in the city.
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Sprueeny Ae
Chamber of Commerce
Samuel Filil
Merpon Chapin
Assassination bombing kills Kordeck family in Chicago Heights
In Chicago Heights a dynamite bomb destroyed the Kordeck home killing Joseph Kordeck and his two year old daughter while injuring Mia Kordeck who may die. Seven children survived with minor injuries as nearby houses burned. Police arrest Charles Smith who reportedly threatened the family over a marriage dispute.
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Joseph Kordeck
Chicago Heights
Kordeck
Mia Kordeck
Charlies Smith
Expelled Officer Reinstated After Civil Service Ruling
The civil service commission reinstated Ernest Le Count, the patrolman expelled from the police department by Chief John Sullivan weeks ago on a charge of demand. The decision was issued late Saturday afternoon.
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Civil Service Commission
Ernest le Count
Police
John Sullivan
Criminal conduct and departmental reprimand details found
Fragmentary text notes discipline actions and alleged misconduct. It references a chief being sustained at a fire at the count and recommandations for discipline, plus a remark about attempts to compound a felony. Names, dates, and clear facts are absent or unclear.
Case of Opisso Yeaza Citizenship Refusal
A Filipino man Opisso Yeaza who was denied citizenship on racial grounds faces a case in Washington on November 1. The matter centers on whether Philippine natives can become American citizens and tests racial eligibility rules.
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Washington, D. C
Opisso Yeaza
Philippine Archipelago
Strikers Win Hudson Valley Rail Strike Settlement
In Schenectady New York on November 1 striking motormen of the Hudson Valley railroad won recognition of their union and the adopted wage schedule. The company agreed to the terms and the men returned to work with cars running again.
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Schenectady
N. Y
Hudson Valley el Railway
Rate War Impending On Seattle Whatcom Steam Line
Washington Navigation Company plans to place the Steamer Bay City and three other vessels on the Seattle to Whatcom route. A price war may follow as LaConne Trading & Transportation Company hints at 25 cent fares to counter new ships. The Utopia George B Starr State of Washington Schome and Dode operate on the line.
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Seattle
Utopia
George B. Starr
State of
Missing Seattle newcomer William Keenan Noted by Police
Police report William Keenan, a 45 year old newcomer in Seattle, missing from the Alaska Commercial hotel since Oct 30. The 6 foot 6 inch man with a brown mustache left trunks and belongings at the hotel. friends are deeply worried.
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William Keenan
Alaska Commercial
Keenan
Seattle
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