Great November Meteor Shower Promises World Spanning Display
Astronomers predict a spectacular November meteor shower surpassing 1833 events. Prof. Harkness notes uncertain start but maximum brightness around early November. Beidling meteors, called beonids, may light North America Europe and Asia with unprecedented splendor, prompting historical comparisons and dramatic accounts.
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William A. Harkness
Astronomical Department
National Observatory
Washington, D.C
Leelock
North American
Europe
Asia
Leo
der. W. F. Denning
Royal Astronomical Scciety
England
Conde
Denning
Reston
South Carolina
Pusat
Penny laundries face uniform charges in city debate
A proposed laundry combine may abolish the penny system as cheap laundries form the Laundrymen's Union to fix a uniform rate. The plan could end the low-cost washes for households with limited incomes while wealthier customers escape major impact.
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ST. Louis
Laundrymen’s Union
Buying Up Opposition in New York Telegraph Fight
report claims the Whitney Widener Maroney syndicate leads the colonial telephone project against the American Bell Telephone Co. In New York the syndicate allegedly controls most of People's Telephone stock and holds a majority in Metropolitan Street Railway. A plan for issuing about 1.6 million dollars in stock for patented rights is reported, with promoters threatening litigation if not carried out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Whitney-Widener-Maroney Syndicate
Colonial Telephone Project
American Hell Telephone Company
People's Telephone Corporation
Whitney Syndicate
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
People’s Telephone Corporation
Wheat Prices Seen Favoring U.S. Farmers This Year
Washington Nov 10 It is feared by the department of agriculture that American farmers will obtain good prices for wheat as world production exceeds 109 million bushels. Estimates for 1808 place production near 2.79 million bushels, with global figures ranging from 2,393 to 2,498 million. The decline is about one eighth from last year’s crop, with Russia contributing a major part to the shrinkage as its harvest falls about 80 million bushels short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Department of Agriculture
Department
Russia
Laborer Sues for 15000 Damages Over Injuries
John Hagwerty filed a superior court suit seeking fifteen thousand dollars in damages for injuries sustained on March 4 while employed by Beatleine & Mleetrie. He alleges a fall from a high platform caused a broken right shoulder and a head wound.
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John Hagwerty
Beatleine & Mleetrie Company
Magwerty
All Sorts From a Fragmented Historic column
A compilation of odd items notes varied topics from a Cincinnati inventor turning a feather into a pen to records of unusually long corn ears in South Jersey. Mentions include England's iron ore imports, London university property rules, Harvard old and middle Irish instruction, and a Welch in Holivia salt cube craft. Also references Honolulu harbor telephones via cable, Faneuil Hall ratification, Kiondike Nugget price, and Long Island deer hunting extra day with five November Wednesdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kana
England
Spain
Day County, & DD
London University
Harvard
United States
Honolulu
Essela
Thermanent
Fber
New York Life Insurance Company
Winn
Long Island
All-Seattle football club plans Portland and Christmas games
The All-Seattle football team organized by Chas Sewell as manager and George Allen as captain aims to schedule a Thanksgiving game at Portland with Mutt Nomah and a Christmas game at the same venue. The squad boasts strong talent and, if cohesive, could set a record Beattle would boast of.
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Seattle
Chas
Sewell
George Allen
Portland
Muttnomah
Beattle
University students study Kentucky feuds in Hazard region
A University of Chicago party heads to the Kentucky mountains to study frontier feuds retained by mountain life. The piece notes family feuds as survival of old Anglo-Maxon clashes with Hazard reporting two deaths in two years and a woman seen as the place’s heroine amid high handed conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
University of Chicago
Kentucky Mountains
Hazard
Governor reorganizes National Guard in Washington
Governor Rogera announces a reorganization of the National Guard after a conference with returning volunteers at Beattie. Max Wetnenberger will be colonel and Dr J B Ragteson will be surgeon with the rank of major.
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Olympia
Rogera
National Guard
Beattie
Max Wetnenberger
J. B. Ragteson
Prince Henri of Orleans Linked to Miss Coelet Rumor
Nov 19 Paris the American colony buzzes over a circumstantial claim that Prince Henri of Orleans may marry Miss Coelet of New York. Officials offer neither confirmation nor denial. Observers note his attentions to Mrs Goelet during her Paris visit and a recent dinner at her Vendome hotel drawing a Russian grand duke audience.
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Patuis
Princ Henri
Orleans
Mies Coelet
New York
Prince Henri
Goeleta
Parle
Mre. Goelet
Place Vendome
Russia
Austria
Prince Henry
Prince Cantacuzene
Miss Grant
Public sidewalks crowded by furniture and stalls
A reader laments crowded sidewalks caused by furniture displays and small traders. The piece notes a city ordinance against sidewalk selling is rarely enforced except for minor dealers, and blames police enforcement lapses for the ongoing obstruction in streets like second avenues and Mike Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emall Trust
U U Uder
Seattle youth announces seventh bicycle invention saddle adjuster
Wm Peas of Seattle says he has completed his seventh invention, an adjustable bicycle saddle adaptable to fit any rider. The seat can be narrowed or widened and tipped forward or backward, with a patent applied for and half interest likely to be sold soon. manufacturing to start in Heattio.
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Wm. Peas
Seattle
Han jJust
Toeane
Eerense
Heattio
New Sound Freight Boat Transport Ready For Sound Service
The steamer Transport built at White Star dock is moved to Everett for completion. After three days it will return to run from White Star dock to Sound points, carrying heavy machinery and boilers. It is a small freighter with a peculiar model aimed at heavy transportation.
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White Star Dock
Everett
White Star
Sutte
Tranett
Welcome at Puyallup honors Manila returning troops
Puyallup celebrated the return of 10 soldiers from Manila with a morning parade from Central School to the Opera House, exercises by schoolchildren, a banquet at the Universalist Church, and a public evening reception at the Opera House. Mayor W T Ervine delivered the welcome, Col Thad Huston gave a patriotic address, and music by the Puyallup cornet band accompanied the events.
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Puyallup
Cuisene
Manila
Central School
Puyallup Opera House
Sdoof
Unittarian Church
Opera House
W. T. Ervine
Thad Huston
Tacoma
Puyashup Cornet Band
Wreckers of the Maine Insist on State’s Evidence
Meriden Journal prints a Havana dispatch from Francis Atwater: a detective tracks the Maine explosion villains. One alleged conspirator seeks protection in exchange for testimony and a payoff of 15000 dollars, claiming seven or eight in the plot, some in the U S and others here.
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Meriden
Conn
Meriden Journal Today
Francis Atwater
Havana
Atwater
Journal Publishing Company
Enya
Maine
Havana Harbor
Atate
United States
Girls With Missions Meet Hidden Shoals of Pride
In a slum visit, a novice volunteer in smart attire faces social friction as she asks a hostess about her husband’s drinking. The quick reply exposes class tension and the humorous crash of patronizing outreach in a fragile domestic setting.
Seattle market prices for livestock poultry and produce
Market quotes show little change from yesterday with steady prices for meat and dairy items. Readily offered figures cover grains feeds vegetables fruits poultry and livestock from local dealers in Seattle including fresh ranch butter hides wool and lumber with wide ranges for beef cattle hogs and farm products.
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Seattle
Puget Sound
Washington
Amathy
Mathie
Inventory of building materials and commodities with prices
The listing details mixed stock quotes for lumber, hardware, fencing, hinges, and millwork alongside jobbing quotations for sugar flour coffee and related staples. Prices cover weights, dimensions, and packaging across numerous items from eight to ten feet lengths to 700 pound weights.
Steamship Schedule Fragments for Seattle and Topeka
Fragmentary schedule notes list dates and calling hours for steamers in Seattle and Topeka areas with references to Cadence dates and city notices. The notice mentions folder retrieval and rights to change without notice, plus agent contacts in Puget Sound and San Francisco.
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Al-K1
J. PF
Trowbridge
Puget Sound
Ocean Dock
Beattie Uptown
Flrat Avenue
Seattie, Goodall, Perkins & Co
General Agenta
San Francisco
Bank and business notices from Seattle region history
Bank notices show National Bank of Seattle, capital details, officers like Maurice McMicken and James le Mowe, plus correspondents across the United States and Europe. Also listed are contractors, Seattle hardware and construction services, and local cleaning and tailoring ads with addresses and phone numbers.
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National Reatla
Pald
Op Capital Oo
Businese
James le Mowe
Jresceres
Maurice McMicken
Levter Turneree
Parkhurst Eight
le Graphic
Eelite
Europe
Puget Hound National Bank OF Belattle
Cepital Stock
Pase
Jacob Furth
Esccceses
United
Ecandinavian Amy
BANK
Yeoler
United Capital
Ote
Sereneve Pte Banel
Creeident
P. I. Jacobson
L. Grondahi
A. NH. Boelberg
Tranesacts
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Santiago
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Naval Intelligence
Jose Toral Melarques
Linares
Fourth Army Corps
Cuba
Mesa
Guantanamo
Verfarde
Maracon
Rafael Aiegr
Bagua de Tanameo
Arturo Hidialpo
Alto Longo
Toral
Telephone Trust
The
Bell
Sir McGowen
Powera
Williams
McGlowen
Admiral Dewey
Cincinnati
South Jersey
N.G. W. Reorganized
Prince
Miss Goelet
Annie Russet
NEW Sound Freight Boat
Girls With
California
Lowa
Tricity
Timothy
Vereea
Rex
Oyatera
Dungeness
Fairbank's
BON Marche
Pair Bank
Dael Ment
Ueno
Welahta
Imbbix
Star
Centennial
Farino
Bhia
Java
MezRe
Costa Rica
Caracola
Guatemala
Lion
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Queens
Gam
San
Ior
Alaska
Cottage City
City of Topeka
Washington & Alaska Steamship Company
U.S
Lity
Galle
Yesler Wharf
Skagway
Vancouver
Ketchikan
Junea
Farallon
Dyon
Port Townsend
Tyler Street
Victoria
Helm Bay
Wrangel Juneau
Westernharf
M. Dodwell & Co., Ltd
James
Mt. Vernon
Thern
Arriva
Flrst
Whatcom
ne-Kessland
Paul
Butterworth & Sons Emaunse
Pike
Walh
Urmouni, Themimn & CO
Ine
Olf Ood Reliable Atetract Company
Ettablience Het
Cherry Street
Atlomn Dis AT Law
Carol
Admiralty
ENO
Hater
Abwchitec Ts
Ui. W
Coldline Wilson
Col
Tel Mainels
Tie Viner
Bank UV
Bridge Builders and Contractors
Seattle Veidoer CO
Pile Art Co
Diviereen
Sane Builders
Western Ave
Bull
Randall General
Crows End
Fifth
Cahn & Cohn, Cor. Railroad Av. and
Yesler
E. A. Humphreys
Pacific
Modern Toilet Specialty Co
Hotel
York
First Avenue
Clare
Beard
SAVOY
Pleasant Rooms
James Pothwell
F. L. M‘ailaster
Pioneer
DR. Swan
Metropolitan Printing
Yealer Way ‘Phome Bive
ALENT
Barnes & CO
Sem Hanson
Cod Street
Hensel
Mfr
Meston
Yester Way
Black
Lanier Mbart
Sain Pan
Canves
E. Chapin’s
6Th & Pike Ee
TF Clark
Madison St
Kelly
1St Avenue
Diego Fruit Co
Pigott & French CO
W. Washington
Wightman
Marion St. Burke Block
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