Clearing House to Issue Certificates Backed by Banks
The Seattle clearing house plans to issue certificates totaling from 1 million to 1.5 million dollars. Fifty three thousand certificates will bear signatures of five member committee including Jacob Furth and B W Andrews. Certificates range in amounts from five to twenty dollars and will enter circulation Monday via banks.
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Clearing House Committee
Jacob Furth
Puget Sound National Bank
B. W. Andrews
Seattle National
George W. Holt
Canadian Bank of Commerce
N. H. Latimer
Dexter Horton & Co
Ralph Stacy
National Bank of Commerce
Clearing House
Watland Team to Rive Tonight
West Side high team is expected to play this evening against the Mzh school eleven at Loach Lewis. Seattle rooters plan to depot to welcome the boys, with lineup details and practice tonight shaping the makeup of the squad.
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West Side High
Seattle
Rooters
Mzh Schcol
Lewis
Mal yco red to death and man gored by bull
A dairyman riding a horse six miles from town was mauled when a bull gored him with a pitchfork and attached ring. The rider suffered fatal injuries while the animal remained in the ring. Zobrist was jailed for six million dollars.. Note: OCR fragments are garbled and key facts are uncertain.
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Peter
Airyman
Zobrist
Petition in bankruptcy against Kessler and Wallar brokers
The Cripple Creek Central Railroad of Maine files a bankruptcy petition in the U S district court. It seeks $100,000 in deposits from Kessler and Co Wallar brokers, who recently failed for 6 million dollars.
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Uotary
Kessler & Co. Wallar
United States District Court
Cripple Creek Central Railroad
Maine
Kaiser Faces Illness As Plans Move South
Kaiser Wilhelm is sicker than doctors admit and will spend the winter in southern Europe. His throat trouble makes banking the cold German climate risky and physicians fear a trip to England could worsen his health, yet he insists on leaving at any cost.
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Berlin
Europe
England
Shaw assails church for refusing Fairbanks delegate role
In a speech last night ex Secretary Shaw sharply criticized church leaders who declined to send Vice President Fairbanks as a delegate to the upcoming Methodist general conference because he served cocktails at a Indianapolis dinner in honor of President Roosevelt.
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Shaw
Fairbanks
Methodist General Conference
Indianapolis
Rooseve
Seattle Horses Win High Honors at Portland Show
A large Portland horseshow drew a full Oriental building crowd as blooded horses, fine carriages, and society leaders were on display. Portland exhibitors won most prizes in last nights and yesterday’s events with Seattle rivals John W. Considine and H. W. Treat taking top honors with their horses and equipment.
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Seattle
Portland
John W. Considine
H. W. Treat
Wost Perfect Chorus Girl to Marry Lord Eliot
A chorus girl from Edna May's company, Miss Christy, declares she will marry Lord Eliot despite persistent pressure from Lord Wilot Heron Miller. The Savoy supper meeting in London sparked claims of imminent nuptials, but she intends to honor a prior promise and remain true to Lord Eliot.
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Lord Eliot
Beth H. Gregory
York
Lord Wilot
Misa
Heron Miller
Eliot
Earl of
Edna May
Miss Christy
Savoy
London
Mr. Miller
Bank Clearings Reported for Seattle and Portland
Bank clearings listed for Seattle show today totals of 1 998 086 14 with balances 104 602 76. Portland figures report clearings of 918 913 00 and balances 741 00. The notes include scattered misspellings and misprints across the figures.
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Seattle
Portland
Los
Robbery at Commonwealth Security Office and Boarding House Theft
A thief entered the Commonwealth Security offices at First Ave and Cherry, looted $90 in cash, and scattered papers. A pass key and known safe combination were used. In the New Ashley rooming house at 1516 1-2 First Ave two roomers were robbed. John Olesen lost $47 and Charles Trybom reported cash and valuables missing. Mrs. Harrar’s husband Joseph Harrar, found dead near Bremerton, will be shipped to Brevans Polne, Wis for interment.
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Commonwealth Security Company
Cherry At
Olmstead
Ashley
John Olesen
Charles Trybom
Hughes Boom Punctured by Roosevelt Delegation Talk
In Washington on Saturday November 14 President Roosevelt and New York allies weigh action to derail the Hughes boom. Discussion centers on appointing four delegates to the national convention as New Yorkers insist the president should seek the nomination himself to prevent Hughes from gaining control.
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Washington
Roosevelt
New York State
New York
Hughes
Taft Sails from Manila for Siberian Train to St Petersburg
Secretary of War Taft left Manila aboard a voyage earlier than planned to reach Vindivostok in time to board the Siberian express on November 19 bound for St. Petersburg.
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Oy United Press
Manila
Taft
Vindivostok
St. Petersburg
King County Republican Club Plans Big Smokers Meeting
The executive committee decided to hold a large Republican gathering in a smoker form later this month with date and venue to be set at next Friday's meeting. The event aims to unite city Republicans for a general discussion of party affairs.
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King County
Republican Club
Stock market opens quiet then strengthens in New York
The New York open showed a quiet start with general firmness. Later aggressive buying for short accounts from investment sources pushed the market higher with good advances across the list. Reading and Union Pacific led gains as oversold conditions appeared and bid orders surged. Late profit taking eased prices, but the close held steady.
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New York
Reading
Union Pacific
Exchange
Lumber mill accident leaves worker with broken leg
M. Kain, 24, injured at Bryant Lumber and Shingle Co. mill in Fremont when a falling timber struck his left leg. He was taken to Seattle General Hospital for treatment.
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Bryant Lumber and Shingle Co
Fremont
M. Kain
Seattle General Hospital
Tug with building materials sinks off Point Wilson
Port Townsand November 8 A loaded vessel carrying building materials sank off Point Wilson in 60 fathoms of water. Due to depth and swift current no attempt will be made to raise the wreck.
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Port Townsnd
Irondale
Point Wilson
Hitchecock to Face Trial Based on Strong Evidence
New York reports strong evidence favoring Hitchecock with an announcement that the comedian will make a read. The brief note signals a key development in the case as prosecutors prepare further steps.
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New York
Hitchecock
Widow Carrie Tollefson Ends Own Life
Pretty widow of W Tollefson, a wealth lumber dealer of Art Cole, killed herself with a revolver ten days after her husband shot himself. Relatives watched for signs of suicide after hearing their pact and briefly relaxed vigilance allowing her to act.
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United Press
Greeley, Cole
Mre
Carrie Tollefson
W. Tollefson
Cole
New Plan to Kill Off the Rats
A proposed method involves inoculating rats with a serum that induces a rat disease like typhoid but not transmissible to humans. Dr Bourns aims to spread the serum widely in infested Seattle premises, hoping to wipe out the rat population within a month as infected rats die unseen. The plan targets rapid, extensive coverage and ongoing deployment until the infestation is controlled.
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Bourns
Seattle
Roosevelt to Start Pacific Fleet Voyage
President Roosevelt will personally start Rear Admiral Evans battleship fleet on its voyage around the Horn. He plans to go to Hampton Roads on December 16 to review the ships before they sail and will host a reception for the captains aboard the Mayflower.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Evans
Horn
Hampton Roads
Interior official Gurko found guilty of malfeasance
ST. PETERSBURG authorities report M Gurko vice minister of the interior has been found guilty of malfeasance and sentenced to dismissal. He is ordered to make restitution exceeding 260000 dollars.
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ST. Ptersburg
Startling pledge of Japs on islands
A Honolulu report via cable states Japanese residents in Hawaii pledged loyal support to Japan in case of war. The message to the Tokyo imperial throne claimed readiness to guard and prosper the empire, while noting assimilation of white civilization and prosperity. The report also mentions secrecy of meetings and public concern among residents.
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United States
Washington
Japan
Tokio
Hawaii
Meekage
Eubleete
Honolulu
Melody Choir Sanity Trial Summary
Real estate man L H Griffith testifies Melody Choir has a brilliant mind on many subjects and is sane in business. Witnesses Caspar Wentz Ger and others affirm rational conduct. Griffith notes his lease on Chott estate does not affect his opinion of Choir’s sanity.
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Melody Choir
L. H. Griffith
Croee
Griffith
Chott
Edward von Tobel
Caspar Wentz
Qer
James Moran
J. W. Edwards
M. B. Jackson
Seattle to vote on bonds for new schools
On December 7 a special election will decide a bond issue to fund new schoolhouses as the school board cites rapidly growing population and inadequate facilities. Registration is open at city hall Premont board HQ Seventh Ave Marion Broadway High School and Second and Pike. polling places listed by ward. Candidates P Ti Forbes and H Reeves announced intent to run for the school board.
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Seattle
Renggstration
City Hall
Premont
Marion
South
Rainier
Pacific
T. T
Denny
Cascade
Broadway High
Eighth
Warrenay
Queen Anne
Ninth
Fremont
Interbay
Tenth Ward
Green Lake
T. P. Fay
Columbia Or
Booth Park
Ballard Central
P. Ti. Forbes
H. Reeves
Frisco Certificates Counterfeited Amid Reissue Efforts
San Francisco reports the clearing house committee moving $2 certificates into circulation while retiring older issues. New elaborate certificates aim to curb counterfeiting as criminals exploit telegraphic gold transfers and forged paper. Emeryville money handlers warn of bogus notes at upcoming races.
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United Press
San Francisco
Clearing House Committee
Clearing House
United States
Waterway Scheme Blocked by Attorney General Opinion
Chicago November. The Chicago to the Gulf deep waterway project was blocked by an official opinion from Attorney General Stead who ruled that the river cannot be a navigable stream as it lacks sufficient water to float a useful boat.
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Chicago
Stead
Legislature weighs river navigation in Des Plaines case
Pending bill seeks to declare Des Plaines river navigable requiring proof of its navigability. Legislature debates criteria and evidence to establish the stream as a public waterway.
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Deslaines River
Root Chosen President of Metropolitan Club
Secretary of State Root is selected as president of the Metropolitan club, a prestigious exclusive social organization.
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Washington
Root
Metropolitan Club
Doctor Roller Defends Wrestling in Premier Star Essay
Dr. Roller presents a measured defense of wrestling as a sport in tomorrow night’s Star. He replies to recent criticisms, outlining errors he says critics have made and clarifying misconceptions about the athletic code and safety.
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Dr. Roller
Roosevelt Will See Morgan On Transportation Regulation
President Roosevelt plans a conference on railroad transportation questions. He is expected to meet J Pierpont Morgan within two weeks to discuss issues of common interest regarding railroad regulation and policy.
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Washington
Roosevelt
J. Pierpont Mo
Telegraphers vote on strike suspension in US locals
In Chicago on November 25, twenty five of one hundred U S telegraphers locals reported their vote to the national executive committee on suspending the strike. Twenty four voted for suspension. Dayton Ohio, seven men out, voted against returning to work. Pittsburg voted to return Monday.
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Chicago
United States
National Executive Committee
Dayton
Ohio
Pittsburg
Subig Bay Favored for Naval Base by Board Vote
A joint army and navy board unanimously selects Subig Bay as the site for a U S naval station in the Far East. This backs Admiral Dewey against Secretary Taft and Maj. Gen. Wood who preferred Manila. President Roosevelt now decides which recommendation to approve.
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Washington
Navy
Subig Bay
United States Naval Station
4Ral
Dewey
Taft
Wood
Manila
Roosevelt
Aft
City Employes to Be Paid by Bank Warrants
Acting City Treasurer James F. Haney reaches agreement with the Seattle Clearing House association to pay city employees with warrants presented to banks. Two banks will stay open after hours to handle payrolls. Clearing house certificates and some funds will be used in disbursing each man.
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James F. Haney
Seattle Clearing House Association
Swindler Lilly Given 62 Day Suspended Sentence
Richard Lilly labeled a clever swindler by police received a 62 day suspended sentence from Judge Gordon in the police court. He was ordered to leave the city within three hours and exit the state soon, after a Pioneer Square arrest by Detective Clark who said a prospective victim was in tow.
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Richard Lilly
Gordon
Lilly
Pioneer Square
Clark
Trainsmen Die From Coal Gas In Tunnel Mishap
Two enginemen were killed in a Colorado Midland No 5 train accident when they were overcome by coal gas in a two mile tunnel under the Continental Divide near Leadville. The mishap occurred late last night as the men worked inside the tunnel.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
Colorado Midland
Leadville
City Comptroller Refuses Rubber Stamp Salary Warrants
Harry W. Carroll the city comptroller balks at signing about 460 salary warrants signed by Mayor Moore with a rubber stamp. A clash in the comptroller’s office follows Moore’s stamp signings backed by Corporation Counsel Calhoun who says the stamp is legal when certified. If warrants are not signed next Monday, payment may be delayed as Carroll insists on a written signature.
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Moore
Scott Calhoun
Harry W. Carroll
Carroll
Gomptrotler
James F. Haney
Calhoun
Employment Agencies Refund Fees After North Yakima Job Scam
Local laborers paid for jobs that did not exist. agencies refund the $1.50 fee plus $9.70 for round trip travel. Chief Wappenstein orders investigation and laborer compensation. Rudensey firms Pioneer Employment Agency offices and Red Cross Employment Agency staff face scrutiny and arrest.
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North Yakima
Wappenstein
Phillips
Vaupell
Rudensey & Rudensey
Occidental Av
W. Main St
Pioneer Employment Agency
Washington St
J. H. Brown
The
Red Cross Employment Agency
Accused of Theft of an Apple to Stand Trial
Will Moore, a laborer described as a negro, was arrested by Patrolmen Papke and Johnson for petit larceny after allegedly stealing an apple from a fruit stand run by a Japanese man at Fourth Avenue South and Main Street. The apple is kept at headquarters as evidence.
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Fourth Av. South
Main St
Will Moore
Papke
Johnson
Lusitania Sets Ocean Record on Gold Carrying Voyage
The Lusitania established a new Queenstown to New York run of four days, 18 hours and 40 minutes, beating the prior mark by one hour 40 minutes. She logged 618 knots on November 6 and raised average speed to 24.35 knots as gold shipment totals rose to 12.361 million dollars for relief efforts.
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United Press
New York
Queenstown
Lusitania
Taft Cartooned in Japan as Complacent Hypocrite
The Tokio Puck published in Tokio features a Taft caricature as a sleek hypocrite amid an armed laborer border. The issue also attacks the Japanese ambassador to the United States and shows a Jap nese merchant beaten by white laborers. The paper has a history of anti American cartoons and was censured by the government months ago.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Orient
Tokio Puck
Tokio
Mikado
Uncle Sam
United States
Kitazawa Keeten
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Acoma
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Hitchcock
Ban Francisco
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Frisco
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