Constantinople’s Water Cut Off as Bulgarians Advance
Bulgarians seize Dercos and cut Constantinople’s water supply while surrounding a Turkish force near Tehatalja. European powers rush warships to protect foreign residents as Abdul Hamid’s restoration becomes a rising sentiment. Reports of a Christian massacre at Rodosto circulate amid tense conditions in Adrianople and Sofia.
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Constantinople
Abdul Hamid
Preas
Sofia
Dercos
Tehortu
Tchatalja
Europe
Dis
Dered
Bosphorus
Rodosto
Sopia
Tehatalja
Adrianople
$6,000,000 Timber Land Deal in Cowlitz Valley
John L. Harris of Metcalf Shingle announces the transfer of 26,000 acres of timber land in the upper Cowlitz and Salmon creek districts. The deal reportedly totals $6,000,000 financed by bond sales to a Chicago firm. Lester W. David of Portland to lead the new corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelso
John L. Harris
Metcalf
Cowlitz Valley
Cowlitz
Salmon Creek
Chicago
Lester W. David
Portland
Seattle Aid for Distraught Mother's Son
A boy injures a left arm in a hunting accident and a telegram from Denver confirms no amputation. Seattle leaders, led by Mayor Cotterill and City Health Commissioner Crichton, coordinate prompt hospital care and relay relief to the worried Colorado mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Maurice
Seattle
Sam
Denver
J. B. Crichton
Crichton
Broken Hearted Fireman Dies After Station Tragedy
Clarence L. Weiderhold a West Seattle firefighter reportedly shot himself to dramatize heartbreak after learning his rival Mullen married Miss Gertrude Clay. The scene unfolded at the fire station as police and doctors arrived. later reports revealed the death was staged and the victim alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence L. Weiderhold
West Seattle
M. A. Mullen
Gertrude Clay
Seattle
Weiderhold
Mullen
Rich Englishman Takes Own Life in Vancouver
Robert Robson 70, a friend and schoolmate of Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, committed suicide in his Vancouver apartments. A letter to his landlady expressed affection for Miss Blenman and hinted at a ranch plan, noting the future was blurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Robert Robson
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
England
Robson
Miss Blenman
Man Killed Chasing Coon in Fort Smith
A man was killed in Fort Smith when a tree he had cut while pursuing a raccoon fell on him. The accident occurred after he felled the tree to chase the animal.
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Fort Smith, Ar
Tragic Death Near Swifton After Coonskin Incident
Charles Barnes of near Swifton was killed when his skull was fractured. His dog killed the coon and carried the animal home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Barnes
Swifton
Co ed term banned at University of Minnesota campus
Nov 6 report says co ed is replaced by campus queens after Dean Margaret Sweeney banned co ed, following former Dean Ada Comstock who long opposed the term as undignified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Queens
Ada Comstock
Ean Margaret Sweeney
Marathoner Jos Callahan Undergoes 12 Major Operations
On Sprinter New York dateline November 5 Jos Callahan who displaced vital organs in a marathon has had 12 major operations. He is still uncured and preparing for the 18th.
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New York
Jos. Callahan
Fragments From a Busy Week In The City
The item collection includes a Mothers and Teachers club meeting at West Queen Anne School on November 13 with Nellie Goodhue and B W Johnson speaking. A Boston Transcript quip about a diamond ring follows a short exchange. Wendell Walker faces four highwaymen after a day of duck hunting and vows to quit hunting. A Moore Theatre recital features Rodolfo Fornari and Jose Mardones. Funeral services for David Colaby were held at his family residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ and
Teachers’ Club
West Queen Anne School
Nellie Goodhue
B. W. Johnson
Denver
Wendell Walker
Seattie Star circulation notice seeks timely delivery
Subscribers are urged to report missed or late deliveries and any substitution of delivery personnel. Call Main 9400 and ask for the Circulation Department to ensure prompt service and courteous, prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heattie Star
Shipping routes and legal actions across ports
Blue Funnel liners Talthybiuse and Hellerophon head to Seattle from Liverpool while The Keemian sails to Victoria on its way to England. U S transport Dix arrives from Manila with 25000 pounds of powder for transshipment. A suit of 37000 dollars against Inland Navigation Co over the tug Noname sinking on the Iroquois October 22 1911. Parish Men s club meeting at St Marks Church tonight. Heinrich Brewing Co Palmer Junction seeks two deputies for polling day.
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Blue Funnel
Talthybiuse
Hellerophon
Seattle
Liverpool
Keemian
Victoria
England
The
Inland Navigation Co
Noname
St. Mark's Church
San Francisco Burglary: Thief Takes Jewelry After Champagne Plan
In San Francisco J A Darling planned a champagne surprise for guests but a burglar beat him to it. The thief left two empty bottles and fled with Darling's jewelry, after raiding the home.
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San Francisco
J. A. Darling
Darling
Passenger Liner Senator Heads to Seattle From Nome
The Senator will reach Seattle tonight carrying 250 passengers from Nome. On Saturday morning she sails for San Francisco. The Spokane arrived from southeastern Alaska with 180 passengers, 1000 cases of canned salmon, and 250 boxes of fresh halibut.
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Senator
Seattle
Nome
San Francisco
Spokane
Alaska
Just Like Gold Brick Game Conned Visitor Robbed at Hotel
Police report a recurring scheme in which a man befriends strangers, buys drinks, and robs them. M Gallagher, staying at the Potlatch hotel, woke at 6:30 to find his purse and watch missing after a friendly Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Gallagher
Potlatch Hotel
Gallagher
Seattle papers oppose John T. Casey for Judge
Paid ad notes both major Seattle newspapers oppose Judge John T. Casey for Superior Court. It claims all progressives support Casey and alleges The Star backs Casey.
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Seattle
John T. Casey
Judge Superior Court
Casey
The
Star
Pee
Government building and post office to be erected
A government building and post office are planned on the site. The old structure was built with the aid of a hundred United States soldiers who were encamped in Bedford at the time.
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United States
Bedford
Ben Selling Favorite In Oregon Senate Wagers
Portland bettors favor Ben Selling in the Oregon senate race with claims of 10000 dollars wagered at 2 to 1 against Jonathan Bourne while Selling stands against the field. Harry Lane attracts little money. Salem reports: Kelly and Davis, inmates serving two to five years for burglary, escaped from the state penitentiary by sawing the kitchen wall and scaling the perimeter last night.
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Portland, Or
Jonathan Bourne
Ben Selling
Bourne
Harry Lane
Salem, Or
Rank Kelly
Walter Davis
State Penitentiary
Rejected Suitor Kills Girl in Santa Barbara
In Santa Barbara California Corinda Guetteres a 15 year old school girl died from a bullet wound inflicted by Joe Foxen a rejected suitor Foxen was captured after a spirited chase He admitted the shooting and said he was sorry and willing to pay the penalty He said I was drunk I drank two quarts of wine and one quart of beer.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Corinda Guetteres
Joe Foxen
Foxen
Last of the full-rigged ship sails for record voyage
Erakine M. Phelps, noted as the first steel-weasel built in the United States, embarks on a final sailing voyage from Philadelphia to San Francisco around Cape Horn. Captain Curtis pushes for a record time before the ship is later equipped with an auxiliary engine.
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Erakine M. Phelps
United States
Phelps
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Cape Horn
Curtis
Repentant Redding Man to Face Texas Murder Scene
Ed Howard, remorseful over killing Frank Greenberg near Fort Worth Texas twelve years ago, proceeds toward the crime scene under guard of a Texas sheriff. He says he is glad to make peace with the law and with God. Prisoner and officer travel to Fort Worth and are due there Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redding
Cal
Navy
Ed Howard
Frank Greenberg
Fort Worth
Texas
Howard
City to vote on $425000 bond for auxiliary light plant
The council approved an ordinance to submit to voters the question of issuing a $425,000 bond to fund an auxiliary plant for the city light and power department. The ordinance described the proposed plant plans.
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Light and Power Department
Beaten for Whipping Her Mother-in-Law
ABERDEEN Nov 6 After being beaten by her husband for whipping her mother-in-law Mrs Kether Gilsoul attempted death by antiseptic tablets Her mother and husband saved her life by applying antidotes
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Aberdeen
Kether Gilsoul
Great Northern settles 300000 damages at 25 cents on the dollar
The Great Northern railroad has agreed to settle suits totaling 300000 in damages for about 25 cents on the dollar. The claims arose from a fire in Belltown on June 10, 1910 caused by sparks from a locomotive.
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Great Northern Railroad
Great Northern
Belltown
License Hearing for Samuel Hyde Saloon Delayed
The council postponed ruling on granting a license to Samuel Hyde for a saloon in the People's Bank building on Pike Street for another week. While no legal obstacle exists, opponents argue a second saloon is unwanted at that busy center of traffic and trade.
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Samuel Hyde
People’s Bank
Pike St
Johnson on Way Home
Gov. Johnson is expected to return to Sacramento by next Saturday according to Executive Secretary Griffin. No word yet on whether the progressive candidate for vice president will leave tomorrow for home.
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Johnson
United Preas
Sacramento
Griffin
Ostrich Quills and Plush Shapes Offered at Set Prices
Advertisement lists Ostrich Quills in multiple sizes and colors with prices from $1.05 to $3.95. Includes two feather quill combinations and uncurled varieties. Also promotes plush shapes in black, white, blue, gray and other colors with assorted drum and small shapes at midrange values.
Novelty Ostrich Feather Trimmings for Hats
Advertisement listing various ostrich feather trims for velvet and plush hats. Includes fancy ostrich quills in multiple lengths and colors such as brown tan cardinal blue and white. Prices range from 95 cents to several dollars and describe combination quills and plumes.
Special Values Winter Suits and Coats on Second Floor
The ad features women’s winter suits and coats with clearance prices. Rubber slip-on coats priced at 6.50 and Cravenetted rain coats in tan gray and navy priced at 10.00 each with full sweep bottom.
Washable and Velvet Ribbons for Sashes and Trimming
Plain weave ribbons with rosebud forget me not and dewdrop motifs plus bow knot designs. Velvet ribbons in sizes No 1 to wide plain and brocaded taffeta suk offer a wide color range for novelty use. Floral stripe and plaid options add more.
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Berein
Turkey
Paris
En Rene Agnes Servier WY
McIntyre
Galagher
Him
Katherine
Jack
Boston Transcript
Rodolfo Fornari
Jose Mardones
Moore Theatre
Ladies’ Musical Club
David Colaby
U. S
Dix
Manila
Ben
Frederick & Nelson
Hasement Galerven
Children’s
Price
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