Board of Foreign Missions Faces Large Deficit
The board reviews a year with an $85,714.61 debt as expenditures exceed receipts by $103,371.90. A plan seeks $1,082,456.40 in future appropriations while identifying sources for the debt repayment and urging disciplined budgeting across all missions divisions. The meeting includes public sessions and a temperance address by Rev Luther B. Wilson.
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Piscopal
Congregational
Ohbi
Homer Aton
Haven
Adna Rhask
Wilson
John W c
San Francisco
For Plan
Treasuer
Board of Foreman Missions
Treasury
David H. Moore
Dr. Harrington
W. F. McDowell
Chicago
Luther B. Wilson
Tennessee
Million in cash to Milwaukee Road employees in Northwest
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul will distribute one million dollars in cash to its Pacific Northwest employees as long as money stringency lasts. The plan was announced by company officers in Spokane Washington.
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United Press
Spokane
Wash
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Pacific Northwest
Jip Race Settled in Wenatchee Judgeship Vote
In Wenatchee on November 9 the republican members of the bar settled the judgeship race with A. N. Corbin chosen by a 10 to 7 vote in a fraternal meeting. Meanwhile Lazard Freres reported securing an extra 1 million in Europe and the National Bank of Commerce added 375 thousand.
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New York
Lazard Freres
Europe
National Bank of Commerce
Wenatchee
A. N. Corbin
New Arctic Brotherhood Officers Named
The ceremony announced new Arctic Brotherhood leaders including Areth B Dawson, Godfrey Chealander of Nuggets, Carl M Johan, Willis Everett of P Guide, G R Short of Chief, Thomas Trail Blazer, Vermir Georgeson of Sitka, with Camp Cook Dwight Harris of Ketchikan and toll gate keepers F H Mobley Discovery and Dr El Way among others. The session concluded today.
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Seston
Areth B Dawson
Godfrey Chealander
Nuggets
Carl M. Johan
Willis Everett
P Guide
G. R. Short
Thomas
Vermir Georgeson
Sitka
Camp Cook
Dwight Harris
Ketchikan
F. H Mobley
Discovery
Dr. Elway
Jos. Arden
Daveen
J. Coleman
Cleary
J. B. Green
Rampart
Officials Probe Labor Employment Fraud Schemes
Commissioner Hub is investigating alleged employment frauds in the city. Police report a possible conspiracy involving local agencies and North Yakima to lure workers with false job offers. Chief Wappenstein warns closures and penitentiary referrals if stops are not made.
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Hubby
Seattle
Tein
Thie Mening
Justi T
Pioneer
Washing City
X Men
Wna
James
Lce
North Yakima
Red Cross Employment Agency
Imense
City
Valley City
Wappenstein
Damage Case On Trial In County Court
This morning the county heard a damage case from Pettons alleging injuries from a landing slip. The defense argued the complaint is prejudicial to the county and questioned the slip’s construction and capacity. Complainants were urged to clarify the portion of the wharf where the accident occurred.
Winer s Strike Threatens Coal Mines Near Wilkeson
United Press reports two thousand miners in the Carbonado Wilkeson district threaten a Monday strike and a March walkout to affect 400 workers at the mines. The action would cripple Tacoma Seattle coal supply and coastwise shipping. Workers demand union concessions and an eight hour day starting at shaft entry and ending on exit. the company refuses.
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United Press
Carbonado
Wilkeson
Tacoma
Seattle
Union
Body Found Of Union Ice Agent In San Francisco
The body of Robert F. Keefer, agent for Union Ice of Oakland and a Dolphin rowing club member, was found at the foot of Van Ness Avenue. He had been missing since late October when he was last seen swimming near the club house and is believed to have drowned. The corpse was badly decomposed and unrecognizable.
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United Press
San Francisco
Robert F. Keefer
Union Ice Company
Oakland
California
Dolphin Rowing Club
van Newsay
Pacific Mail May Take Off Liners
R P Schwerin, general manager of the Pacific Mail Steamship Co, writes to the Honolulu Chamber of Commerce that the company may suspend the Oriental run liners. He gives no definite plan for improved Hawaii passenger service and hints at possibly stopping the service from San Francisco.
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Honolulu
R. P. Schwerin
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Honolulu Chamber of Commerce
Pacific Mail
Oriental
Hawaii
San Francisco
Altogother
May Call an Extra Session of the Legislature
Gov Gillett discussed the possibility of calling an extra session of the legislature and indicated no definite decision yet. Bankers and business leaders are pressing for a prompt ruling, with a deputation planned to meet him this afternoon.
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Ban Francisco
Threw Money to the Wind in San Francisco
A little girl tossed $600 in currency from a window on Naples Street while cleaning. The money scattered as the wind blew the bills over the area. Police recovered all but $170.
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San Francisco
Appeal Upholds Carroll in Building Permit Case
J A Fouckowiak challenged G W Carroll in superior court after a judge's ruling fined Fouckowiak five for building ordinance violation. The bakery installation in the basement of the Stimson triangle building at Westlake and Priests prompted the appeal, but Fouckowiak contends other bakeries have installed similar plants without interference.
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J. A. Fouckowiak
G. W. Carroll
Carroll
Fouckowiak
Morrie
Stimson Triangle
Westlake
Judge and railway officials accused of fraud and conspiracy
Federal Judge Grosscup and Mattoon City railway officers are accused in petitions filed at Mattoon Illinois. Allegations include a fraudulent mortgage of one million dollars intended to defraud common stockholders and creditors harmed by accidents on the road.
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United Press
Chicago
Grosscup
Mattoon City Railway
Mattoon, Nie
Seattle teamster William Martin jailed on bench warrant
William Martin a Seattle Transfer Company teamster charged with cruelty to animals was re-arrested on a bench warrant by officers Vaupell and Kent after missing his court call. He posted $20 bail and the hearing was postponed to Monday. He said he hadn’t been notified by his employers.
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William Martin
Seattle Transfer Company
Vaupell and
Kent
Gordon
Martin
Witness in Adams Case Disappoints in Defense Testimony
In Rathdrum Idaho on November 9 M Gropity sheriff led the party that found Fred Tyler’s body on the stand Steve Adams case testimony differed from earlier statements about clothing near the body The witness claimed to have found several bodies in nearby districts and offered a different account The defense sought to undermine the state’s case as three more witnesses prepare to testify before Adams’ confession is introduced
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Ny United Press
Rathdrum
Ida
Williama
Gropity
Fred Tyler
Steve Adams
Hin
Onne
Marrege
Adams
Georgetown Faces Bitter Municipal Campaign
Georgetown voters view a sharp mayoral clash as Mueller seeks a third term with brewery ties shaping the race. Chamberlain, a contractor and union man, opposes Mueller while union and brewers back Chamberlain. Council contests highlight ward incumbents and saloon influence as candidates debate policy and reform.
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Mueller
Georgetown
Frank Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Pelicy
Dow Smith Sentenced to Life in Murder Case
Dow Smith received a life term in superior court after his conviction for second degree murder. He killed his wife and mother in law, Mrs. Sarah Gil, at the family home near Green Lake Inez Jose. The defense argued insanity due to family troubles largely caused by his sister in law.
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Dow Smith
Smith
Sarah Gil
Ily
Green Lake
Inez Jose
Big Catch in Counterfeit Ring Arrest
Ernest W. Workman of Went was arrested in St Paul by a U S secret agent. A suitcase dropped during the arrest contained 20 counterfeit gold certificates totaling about $20,000. The notes were not quite ready for circulation.
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United Press
ST. Paul
Ernest W. Workman
Went
Union B
United States
Workman
Heney Reads North As Cordova Terminus Change
C. F. Hawkins confirms the Gungenheim railroad will move its terminus from Catalla to Cordova after returning from New York. M. J. Heney, contractor, departs for the Yucatan with a large crew to start construction immediately.
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FE. C. Hawkins
Gungenheim
New York
Catalla
Cordova
M. J. Heney
Yucatan
Tug Sea Lion Tows Damaged Tampico From Seymour Narrows
The Tug Sea Lion has towed the steamer Tampico south from Seymour Narrows after Tampico ran on a rock. Tampico is leaking and damaged while traveling south from Treadwell loaded with concentrates.
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Sea Lion
Seymour Narrows
Treadwell
Indictments Return in Federal Case At Baker Post Office
A federal grand jury indicted Antonia Tapia and Peter Walters for breaking into the Baker post office in Skagit County. Indictments also charged Sfeiza Nagakawa with bribery and named other defendants.
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Federal
Antonia Tapia
Peter Walters
Baker
Skagit County
Saalinet Sfeiza Nagakawa
Smuggling Ring Names Revealed in Opium Case
A list of individuals connected to an opium smuggling operation appears in crime records including Frank Wells F. B. Kelly and several others such as 4. B. Bloomfield Chin Dip Wong Hing Ching Wah and Fong Hum with authorities detailing alleged roles and ties across entries.
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Frank Wells
F. B. Kelly
4. B. Bloomfield
Chin Dip
Wong Hing
Ching Wah
Fong Hum
Thoroughbred race results at Oakland track
United Press reports the first race at Oakland on November 9 with Martinmas leading at 3 to 1, Phalanx finishing second at 3 to 2, and Progress placing third at 3 to 1.
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United Press
Oakland
Cal
Martinmas
Phalanx
Progress
Northwestern Mutual Fire Association promises better home insurance rates
Householders are urged to insure with the Northwestern Mutual Fire Association to obtain fairer rates and savings. The agency claims 40 to 60 percent lower costs versus other companies and offers illustrated pamphlets detailing the plan and notable policyholder savings since founding.
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Northwestern Mutual Fire Association
Northwestern Io
Northwestern
Eee
H. M. Herringing Stock Co Now Selling Gold Mountain Shares
Herringing Stock Company and brokers at 610 First Ave offer 1,000 shares of Gold Mountain for sale at six cents per share.
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H. M. Herringing Stoc Co
First Ave
Gold Mountain
Beattie Hardware Pulls Offer Various Finishes
A Beattie hardware mail order offers pulls in 8 percent 3 percent and 3 inch lengths in old copper sand copper dull or polished brass finishes. Discounts apply for any pull suitable for drawers doors closets gates windows or others. The best assortment of new designs is shown in the window and mailed to any address. On sale until November 16. Prices include 10 and 2 percent deals on copper and brass pulls and door or drawer styles in various lengths and finishes.
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Beattie
Dental Work That Is Worth While Selling Is Advertising
A Seattle dental practice touts its expert staff and affordable pricing. The ad emphasizes low rates for high quality dental work, with a large team claiming broad expertise and a commitment to long term tooth preservation and generous guarantees.
Riplinger Ex-City Comptroller Face Embezzlement Charge Handover
Secretary of State Elihu Root will seek Riplinger’s return from Honduras to Seattle on embezzlement charges. City Treasurer George Russell reports Root plans to request extradition despite no Honduras treaty. Russell also notes the Knickerbocker Trust Co. run tied to gambling interests.
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John Riplinger
Honduras
Seattle
Elihu Root
United States
George Russell
New York
Washington
Russell
Root
Riplinger
Knickerbocker Trust Co
Mr. Russell
Knickerbocker
Depget
Corn Exchange
Jailbreak at Madison county jail frees six inmates
In Jackson Mississippi on November 9 two alleged murderers awaiting trial and three other prisoners escaped after sawing through a steel bar in the Madison county jail. The incident released six inmates in total and prompted a manhunt and investigation into security lapses.
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Jackson
Miss
Madison County
Lewis Levy Candidate for Mayor
Lewis Levy runs as a broad minded administrator promising justice and equal rights for all. His campaign centers on Republican primary decision set for Monday February 3 1908.
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Lewis Levy
Business Administration
Justice
Equal Rights
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