Washington boys welcomed with a grand Puget Sound reception
The Seattle Star reports an unforgettable welcome for Washington’s visitors as the Queen led a naval guard of honor. Crowds cheered from hillside to hillside, wives and sweethearts claimed the visiting party, and a citywide celebration followed. A parade, speeches, luncheon, fireworks, a reception at the Denny, and an Armory smoker capped the city’s spirited Monday program.
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Washington
Naval Guard of Honor
Puget Sound
Killside
Denny
Convict Wearing Walla Walla Garb Captured in Seattle
Williams and Barrett, captured by Officer Grant on Railroad avenue at 2 a m, attempted to flee a saloon raid and were found in a box car. Williams wore Walla Walla prison garb and carried 45 rounds. both men had revolvers. Bert Taylor aided, jailer Corbett helped, and Grant was praised for bravery.
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Williams
Barrett
Offcer Grant
Railroad Avenue
Bert Taylor
Bancroft
Water Front
Taylor
Grant
Railiroad Avenue
Corbett
Walla Walla
Interbay
Headquarters
Paris Readies for 1900 World Fair in Paris
New York reports Capt. A H Mattox says Paris hotels and venues are receiving decor and art for the exposition. Admission fees vary by time. American club women seek a national congress at the fair, with plans to sail via Hamburg and Rhine towns to Paris. The Prince of Wales heads England’s delegation, Hawaii seeks space for the United States exhibit.
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New York
A. H. Mattox
United States Commission
Paris
France
W. Tod Helmuth
Hamburg
Berlin
Dresden
Munich
Rhine
London
Prince of Wales
England
United States
Hawaii
Peck
Robbery on Broadway car targets Broad way Cable official
Robert P. Jennings secretary treasurer and superintendent of the Broad way Cable Company lost 1063 in cash and 44756 in checks on a Broadway car at 1 20 pm. Two well dressed men blocked the doorway asked about Union station and fled after the theft. Jennings reported to the conductor and police, detectives launched a manhunt and the bank halted the checks.
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ST. Louis
Robert P. Jennings
Broadway Cable Company
Jennings
Broadway
Fourth Street
Washington Avenue
Charles Roster
Union
Lucas Avenue
Morgan Street
Union Market
North Broadway
Oner
Fight Gheap Makers of Cigar Workers in Philippines Annexation Row
Chicago November 1 A bitter drive against annexation of the Philippines to Filipino cigar makers 5000 strong. The Clear makers International Union objects to importing low wage Filipino workers into competition and will launch the fight at the Federation of Labor convention in Detroit then send delegates to Washington to sustain the contest.
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Chicago
Philippines
Clearmakers’ International Union
Figld
Federation of Labor
Detroit
Washington
Band Parade Chaos on Third Street Car Ride
A Shaw company band trip to the University sparked merry chaos as 20 to 30 young ladies, about 50 cadets, one rancher, and a few professors crowded a Third Street Line car. The car lurched at eight miles per hour amid ragtime, yells, eggs splattered on trousers, and scattered bonnets as the band “played on.”
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Shaw Company
Varsity
Ravenna
Rufus
Guna
Third Street and Suburban Car Emergency Fractures Ranks
A chaotic incident aboard the Third Street and Suburban line ends with a cadet departing and others injured as a conductor and motorman suffer broken bones. The piece laments public indifference and cites a new order from Manager Chambe allowing cars to back up after crossings to aid pedestrians.
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Toe Iite
Third Street
Marager Chambe
Irambe
Massachusetts Governor Recall Echoes in Boston Tale
A Boston teacher asked Kindergarten pupils to name the Massachusetts governor. Roger Wolcott, a pupil, did not know until his father explained. The boy reports his father says the governor is “he is always feeling so much” and is uncertain what to believe.
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Boston
Commonwealth
Roger Wolcott
Maseachurette
Roger
Massachusetts
Caught in an Elevator Accident In Starr Boyd Building
George Bryant an 11 year old son of Capt William J Bryant was injured last night while entering a crowded Starr Boyd building elevator. The cage jerked and his head hit the casing but janitor L Rickets pushed him clear. Officials say injuries not serious.
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George Bryant
Wiliam J. Bryant
Starr-Boyd
Bryant
Young Bryant
L. Rickets
Social Union of Christian Endeavor elects new chairman
At a meeting in First Presbyterian church the Social Union of Christian Endeavor elected Rev. L. Bowerman to succeed Mr. Manna as chairman of the missionary committee. The state convention committee reported all bills paid with no indebtedness to the local union.
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Social Union of Christian Endeavor
First Presbyterian Church
Rev. L. & Bowerman
Mr. Manna
Waterfront Naval Pageantry and Port Ship Movements Described
The waterfront today presents a vivid naval parade with revenue cutters Grant Corwin and Perry, coast and geodetic ships Patterson Gedney and the training ship Adame dressed in colored flags. Transports Port Stephens and Garonne prepare for Manila service while other vessels voyage in and out, including the Hera changing hands for Alaska trade and to be refitted for future runs to Honolulu.
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United States Revenue Cutters
Grant
Corwin
Perry
United States Coast and Geodetic
Patterson
Gedney
Adame
Hera
Blue Star Line
Alaska
LaConner Trading and Transportation Company
Boston
Cape Horn
Cape Nome
White Star Dock
Honolulu
Fashionable Fur Trends Dominate Seasonal Style Insight
An enthusiastic fur surge shapes this season's vogue with sable and mink capes, three quarter coats, and Persian lamb jackets in short French styles. Round waterfowl-inspired collars, blue fox and ermine accents, matching sets, and elaborate fure trim offer bold options for dressy wear, while simulated plumes and large fur muffs define the new look.
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Martin
Eoron
Ebinehila Revere
Directoire
Hamilet
Judas the Steer Baffles Chicago Cattle Yards
A white ox named Judas in Chicago yards repeatedly escapes the packing house, leading cattle through chutes and dodging doors. He becomes a regular, fattening on yard fare, with cattlemen giving him a blanket and preserving his infamous name the betrayer.
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Chicago
Judas
Catle Yarde
A Witty Blind Man Outsmarted at Pie Exhibit
A showman boasts at a pie display and dares a blind man to spot a number. The blind man agrees, pays a sovereign, and walks off claiming victory after failing to see any number yet leaving with the stake. The crowd watches as the trick unfolds and the blind man proves his wit.
The Quiet Girl and Social Silence
A study of the quiet girl who avoids display and dressy conventions. The piece argues she remains unheard or constrained, yet quietly matures into a caretaker who marries early, manages households, and keeps the family stable.
Dog Trail Seizes Burglary Thief in Corning Hallway
In Corning New York Nov 6 a burglar stole 94200 in certificates of deposit from George A Jones a Black bootblack. A dog barked woke Jones led to the thief who was found changing into a stolen sweater. The suspect Ed Demonceau a New York coatmaker was held for the grand jury. The dog is praised as a faithful aid.
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Corning
N. Y
George A. Jones
Jones Wade
Jones
Ed Demonceau
Fulton Street
New York City
Grand Jury
Demonceau
Sherman attorney Randall seeks Congress seat in Riley murder case
Fort Worth Texas November 6 Riley murder trial attorney Randall from Sherman enters race for congress to replace Joe Dailey who seeks Senator Chilton's seat Randall previously opposed Bailey for nomination but lost by a narrow margin
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Fort Worth
Tex
Randall
Sherman
Riley
Congress
Joe Dailey
Chilton
Bailey
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Caronne
Port Stephens
Arlington Dock
P. Billa
Capt. Billa
Port Angeles
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Olympia
Pilgrim
Pigotte& French
Port Orchard
Crosby
Manila
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Liverpool
Schwabacher's
Tacoma
Northern Pacific
Portland
B. Taylor
A. M
T. B. Taylor
Los Angeles
First Ave
Ghigago Yards
Seattle Gas & Electric
Cherry St
C. R. Collins
Mgr
Jules Grau
Opera Co
Tie
Paul Jones
Gondoliers
Olivette
Grau
A Avenue Theatre Show Company
Ee Eee Ieee B. FP
Ella Steiner
Miss Pearl Lloyd
Billy Reynolds
Allen White
Moving Pictures
James Dockery
Cheatatee
J. F. Dockery
Stnele
Dick Martin
Auraria
Mogsacin
James Smith
Philadelphia
Bonney & Stewart Funeral
Avra
Columbia Ieciepoone
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Diego Fruit Co
Pike St. Bet
E. H. Johnson
Second Avenue, Cor, Madison
Omee
Elien Terry
Australia
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