Breach of Promise Trial Shocks Court in Rosena Grover Case
Mayor James Zook testifies he offered to marry Rosena Grover despite her alleged consumption and illness. Judge Albertson signals strong plaintiff stance ruling that an eye opening contract can yield damages if the party fails to honor it. Defense seeks to introduce testimony about family illness and consumption history but is limited by the judge.
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Rosena Grove
James
Albertson
Zook
Miss
Miss Grover
Yook
Rose
Arizona
Rosena Grover
Haten
Portia
Merchant of Venice
Shylock
Hart
R. H. Dolstrom
Indiana
Jucofe Albertron
Arson Charge Involving Dr W T Of State Medical Institute
Dr W T of the State Medical Institute faces arson charges after a Wednesday morning blaze destroyed furniture and carpets. Dr Kelley is out on $500 bail. The text also discusses breach of contract and damages in unrelated legal context.
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W. T
State Medical Institute
Kelley
King of Sahara Arrives in Seattle With Royal Retinue
A Paris based royal party led by Jacques Lebaudy arrives in Seattle aboard a Great Northern train. The group includes a valet two poodle dogs two women and an Englishman. The Star reports a chaotic welcome and the captain denying royal status while the entourage en route to Japan.
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Jacques I
Sahara
Desert
France
Jack
Seattle
Eoighie
Beattie
Ihortee Hue
Alphonse and Gaston
der Kalter
Hotel
Washington
Harbaugh
Johnny
N. B
Pnglishman
London
Robert Lebaudy
Paris
Japan
Lebaudy
Tommyret
Leba
Roy
Bis
Mise Desva
Paree
Caldrons of Horrors in Russian Cities
Reports from Mighinev Odessa and other cities describe widespread atrocities during unrest in late 1917 era Russia. Rioting mobs attacked Jews, looted shops, set fires, and killed or wounded civilians as police and officials failed to stop the violence.
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Odessa
Nis of
Near Disaster in Bay as Dynamite Lethally Threatens Port
A Seattle scare recounts how 2000 tons of dynamite aboard the Meteor could have destroyed the vessel and wrecked the waterfront. A loaded sling failed on the Alki, dropping 50 cases onto wheat sacks, preventing an explosion. Faulty rigging and a dangerous dock at the Alki prompted ongoing concern over explosives shipments. The incident involved Pacific Coast Steamship and Glove Navigation companies, with ships Waddon Clan Galbraith Dolphin and others in port or soon to sail for Panama, England, and South America.
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Alki
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Meteor
Glove Navigation Company
Teor
Seattle
Panama
Panama Canal Commission
Waddon
South America
New York
Clan Galbraith
England
Dolphin
Alaska Steamship Company
Skagway
Scottisk Moors
San Francisco
Czar Signs General Amnesty Freeing Political Prisoners
ST. PETERSBURG reports the czar signed a general amnesty bill releasing political prisoners. About 15,000 will be freed immediately.
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ST. Petersburg
Hooray for the Mikado Birthday Decor to Tokyo Celebrate
Japan marks the mikado's birthday with celebration in Tokyo. Baron Komura travels to Pekin to pursue settlement of Manchurian issues with China.
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Japan
Baron Komura
Pekin
China
German Cook Seeks Returns From California Conspirators
William Unkel, a German cook, claims to be victim of an adventuress in the city and mourns a $4617 loss. His attorney Frank B. Sayre and Sheriff Lou Smith plan to arrest Pauline Ohrback and her husband in Los Angeles and bring them back to face civil action. A San Francisco lapse allowed the fugitives to slip away. a woman sleuth tracked them to Los Angeles as Unkel awaits arrest news.
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William Unkel
Frank B. Sayre
Lou Smith
Pauline Ohrback
Los Angeles
Mar- Pauline Ohrbacker
Noon
Pike
Ugly charge against girl's alleged friend
A 15 year old girl from Issaquah was placed in custody after a complex case involving boardinghouse tenants, a ship voyage to Bellingham, and alleged assault and kidnapping by Harry Loomis and accomplices. Sheriff Williams released the girl on her own recognizance as authorities pursue criminal assault and kidnapping charges.
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Minnie Trigg
Harry Clifford
Trigg
Sesaquah
Seattle
Loomises
Clifford
Loomis
Bellingham
Beattle
Loops
Cameron
MD Bees
Marine Notes on French Harbor Repairs and Delays
Fragmentary report notes slow progress at French harbor repairs. Sparse details mention general conditions and possible delays in the harbor area with incomplete observations of vessels and crews.
Ballard GOP Sets Caucuses Primary and Annexation Protest
Ballard Republican Central Committee schedules caucuses on November 14 across precincts and a primary on November 18 from 1 to 7 30 pm to nominate city officers. An anti annexation festival is planned at Junction hall with D Urbano’s bend concert and a dance to close the event. The club promotes the rally with flaming placards and anticipates a large turnout by the Button Brigade and anti annexationists.
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Ballard Republican Central Committee
Junction Hall
Ballard
D'Urbano
Bend
Is China Dangerous Fears Over Use of Western Methods
The fragment notes fears about China possibly employing Western strategies against the West. It questions timing, suggesting a delay of at least 60 years, and hints at concerns about defense and cooperation to adapt to changing conditions.
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Eki Hioks
Pathies
Mayor Endorses Meter System for City Water
City mayor Ballinger backs introducing water department meters as the only fair, businesslike income method. He cites support from City Engineer Thomson and several council members, urges a public vote on policy and on meter receipts use, and warns against preemptive rate cuts while stressing meters ensure pay for what is consumed.
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Ballinger
Water Department
Thomson
Mullen
Bowen
Youngs
Intimate Friends Attend Hubbell Funeral Service
The remains of Frank B. Hubbell who died by self destruction at the Hotel Washington will be cremated at 6 pm Friday after a short committal at the cremation near Anne Hill. At least 26 carriages followed the remains to the pyre. Floral pieces were numerous and costly. only invited guests attended the services at the Unitarian church with Rev. Simonds presiding at 3 pm.
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Frank B. Hubbell
Hotel Washington
Ecremat
Een Anne Hill
Unitarian Church
Simonds
Gales Delay Indianapolis Steamship Across Great Lakes
After severe gales and head seas on the Great Lakes, the Indianapolis delayed 86 hours before arriving in Montreal on Friday. A telegram to the Seattle Straits of Juan de Fuca and a letter to Alaska Steamship Superintendent Frank Burns describe the vessel being beset by fierce weather. Purser Morgan of the Indianapolis reported the storm conditions.
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Great Lakes
Erie
Indianapolis
Steamship Company
Seattle
Juan de Fucarun
Montreal
Frank Burns
Alaska Steamship Company
Purser Morgan
Lakes
Lax
Indianapolis Passes Harsh Lake Huron Crossing
Purser Morgan reports the Indianapolis endured severe Lake Huron weather after leaving Chicago. The voyage caused no damage and the ship is described as a perfect sea boat. From Montreal she heads to the Atlantic and then New York for preparations to round the Horn.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Lake Huron
Purser Morgan
Montreal
Atlantic
New York
Bond Issue Planned for New Armory Building
At 3 15 oclock Thursday afternoon the county commissioners voted an 80 000 bond to build an armory for the militia at the intersection of Western and Lenora. The indebtedness runs 20 years at 4 percent interest in 1 000 denominations. Work begins immediately with the states 80 000 appropriation now available and the foundation expected to be complete before spring. The building will include an auditorium seating 16 000 for public meetings.
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Western
Lenora
Bank Clearings Show Increase Over Prior Year
Bank clearings for November 3, 1905 reach 1,525,531.86, compared with 799,721.00 on November 3, 1904, an increase of 725,810.86 over the same date last year.
Engine explosion kills two near Ennis in isolated accident
An engine exploded miles from Ennis this morning, fatally injuring the brakeman and fireman as the wreckage ditched the train. City water will be shut off Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm covering the area from Twelfth South and Main to King, Wallace, and Rainier.
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Houston
Tex
Ennis
Pam Davenport
Twelfth South
King
Wallace
Rainier
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Wheat
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Hubbell
New Armory
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