Panama is Uncle Sam's Foundling
Berlin reports German approval of U S action in Panama and recognition of a new republic as an American dependency. London and Paris echo support for U S recognition while Britain urges stability across Central America. Governor named and a constitutional convention planned as Panama forms a government amid precession.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Germany
America
Panama
New Republic
Crocke Canal
London
Great Britain
United States
Washington
Uncle Sam
Public Works Hearings Roast Erickson Over Delays And Contracts
Councilman James pressured the board as delays by Contractor Co. J. Erickson held up concrete walks on Minor Bellevue Sumralt and Bel Mont avenues between Union and Pine streets. The board also eyed grading Pike street and awarded a fire engine contract to International Fire Co. Portland for 2425 dollars.
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James
Board of Public Works
H Minor
Bellevue
Sumralt
Bel- Mont Avenues
Union
Pine Streets
Co. J. Erickson
Pike Street
Erickson
Thomson
Piké Street
Teame
Atine
Myett
Mullen
International Fire Ne Company
Portland
Ballara
Greene
E Shorrock
BE. B. “Burwell
R. H. Dean
Jeston
Beattle Amen's End Society
University Streets
Pioneer Boathouse
Building Inspector Place
Powell
American Steel and Wire Company
First Avenue South
Jeffrey
Wedded an Old Man
Mrs. Mawson sues for divorce from Louis Mawson charging extreme cruelty and desertion after a rapid marriage to a man much older. She alleges daily beating, a leave of absence from the home, and seeks permanent alimony of 365 dollars monthly and 100 dollars for legal fees, and wishes to resume her maiden name Elizabeth Bagshaw.
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Louis Mawson
Mawson Ia
Mawson
Harvard Hands Penn a 17 10 Setback
Harvard beat Pennsylvania 17 to 10 in Philadelphia. Yale routed Syracuse 36 to 0 in New Haven. Cornell faced Lehigh in Ithaca with the Heinze Amalgamated dispute reportedly settled, though both sides deny basis for the claim. The dispute and denials suggest ongoing tensions and unresolved questions.
End Not In Sight End Not In Sight Butte Dispatch
End not in sight as of this desk from Portland, Mont. on November 7. The dispatch notes ongoing uncertainty and lack of a clear outcome or resolution. Further details are unavailable at this time.
Bryan as Executor
In New Haven probate court on November 7 William J Bryan was admitted as executor of the will of Philo Bennett. The objection by Mrs Bennett’s counsel was overruled. Counsel on both sides indicate that an appeal will be taken.
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William J. Bryan
Philo Bennett
Tragedy as 12-Year-Old Kills Brother With Rifle
In Krisvill Utah on November 1 Clyde Lambert aged 10 was shot dead by his 12 year old brother during play with a .22 caliber rifle. The older boy pointed the gun in a mock kiss and pulled the trigger, ending the life with a single cartridge blast.
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Krisvill
Utah
Clyde Lambert
Langley Plans Second Flight Attempt at Widewater Aerodrome
Professor Langley informed the war department he will soon attempt another powered flight from Widewater aerodrome. The announcement signals renewed effort after prior tests and aims to demonstrate feasibility of sustained aviation.
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Washington, D. C
Langley
War Department
Widewater
Board rejects bids for East Republican sidewalk project
During a regular meeting the board of public works rejected the Coast Concrete Company bid as well as all other bids for building concrete sidewalks on East Republican Street from Fourteenth Avenue North to Fifteenth Avenue North due to suspected fraud un balance, awaiting the city attorney’s decision.
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Board of Public Works
Coast Concrete Company
Republican Street
Fourteenth Avenue
Fifteenth Avenue
License Revoked for Taque Captain by San Francisco Inspectors
Captain Boniface, master of the steamer Taque, had his license revoked by Capte Bulger and Bolles, hulls and boilers inspectors in San Francisco. The action follows the vessel striking Yorda reef and evidence of prolonged neglect including no fire or boat drive for months. The ban lasts five years, prohibiting the captain from practicing his profession.
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Boniface
Capte, Bulger and Bolles
San Francisco
Yorda Reef
Looks Like War Shows Sidelining Traffic at Belgrade
Belgrade reports two days of suspended ordinary traffic to allow troop and military supply movements to the Turkish frontier. The cause of the sudden military display remains unknown.
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Belgrade
White River Power victory in Pierce County court
In Pierce County Superior Court today Jo Huston upheld the White River Power company’s claim to ownership and control of the water power of the White River. The ruling awards the property and river power to the White River Power company, benefiting Charities H. Baker, chief engineer and local manager.
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White River Power Company
William T. Baker
Tacoma Industrial Company
Btone & Webster
White River
Superior Court
Pierce County
Jo Huston
Charities H. Baker
Ballard City Council Stirs Row Over Sewer Scandal
The Ballard city council faced a heated meeting as citizens heckled and debated sewer work in the Second Avenue district. Mayor Mackie clashed with Councilman Freaser and others while contractor Porter defended Cotterill and annexation supporters. The session ended with calls to appoint outside engineers and adjournment amid claims of annexation-driven meddling.
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Second Avenue
Bruin
Mackie
Ballard
Beattie
Mackle
Neture
Lobbey
Freaser
Aste
Frasier
Yella
Laugtter
Joers
Hoota
Porter
Fort Lawton
James
KR. W. Grover
Grover
Himmslf
Mackile
George PF. Cotteril
Cotterill
Seattle
Mr Porter
Aworth
Council
Reynolds Committee
Twigg
Masco
Citizens’ Committee
Beattie Chamber of Commercce
Starman
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Ballard Committee
Sheriff heads to Seattle for scaffold design swap
Sheriff Richards of Victoria arrived in Seattle to obtain from Sheriff Cudhee a plan of the scaffold used to hang Nordstrom and Seaton. Five men are to be executed in Seattle on November 27, and Richards wants a scaffold close to Cudhee's design.
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Richards
Victoria
Seattle
Parol
Cudhoe
Nordstrom
Seaton
Cudhee
Train Collision Near Frankfort injures dozens
A west bound Cloverleaf passenger train at Frankfort Indiana ran into an open switch and toppled from a 16 foot embankment at about two miles an hour. The train rolled along the roofs of coaches with twenty or more injured though none fatally. Seriously injured include Irene Haling of Pahgreville and William Buessing baggage master Toledo.
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Frankfort
Ind
Soo
Irene Haling
Pahgreville
Inn
William Buessing
Toledo
Highwayman Harold Haynie Sentenced to Six Years
Harold Haynie a 22 year old highwayman was sentenced by Judge Miller to six years in the penitentiary with two years for good behavior reducing actual time to about three years and nine months. His wife Grace Haynie expressed mixed feelings as the court opened and Haynie displayed unusual jubilation. The case drew attention from inmates awaiting trial for highway robbery and highlights tensions between Judge Miller and Judge Bell over culpability and punishment.
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Harold Haynie
Miller
Grace Haynie
Haynie
Lke
Fred Daie Wood
Walla Walla
van Horst
Thomas Lippy
Bell
Governor Peabody Sets Aside Court Martial Verdict
In Denver on November 17 Governor Peabody ruled the court martial findings correct but not warranting dismissal from state service in the General Case. General Chase faced disobedience of orders charges, and Adjutant General Bell who prosecuted the case faced a setback. The decision could trigger multiple resignations in the national guard.
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Denver
Colo
Peabody
Chase
Bell
National Guard
Missing Boxes Stir Over London Allegation
Edward London of 1111 Second Avenue says a Teamster he hired took a full box of goods along with an empty one after being called to remove unpacked boxes. He asserts an empty box was left and a full box vanished at the scene.
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Edward London
Second Avenue
London
Fire Delays Destruction At Svea Hotel On Fifth Avenue
Fire at the Svea Hotel 1520 Fifth Avenue early today caused the Imperial restaurant to fill with flames. Firemen stopped spread from rubbish in the basement. losses limited to the restaurant and furnishings are insured. Hotel occupancy escaped largely intact as occupants fled into the street. Three stories high, the brick building is owned by C. J. Erickson.
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Imperial
Svea
Fifth Avenue
C. J. Erickson
National Strike Of Iron Workers Ordered In New York
President Buchanan issued a general order for a nationwide strike by the International Association of Structural Iron Workers. The action centers on New York City due to unresolved issues with local No. 2, while Chicago reports no official notice and minimal impact expected.
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Buchanan
NEW York Union
New York
International Association of Biimen
Structural Iron Workers
Chicago
O'Brien
New York Association
Missing Lumber Broker E B Harkins in Olympia
E B Harkins, a young lumber broker in Olympia, has disappeared. Police say he obtained several hundred dollars from local merchants on drafts and may have further funds in Seattle and Tacoma. He left behind a notable absence in local society.
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City
Seattle
Tacoma
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