Life Broker Shot Self in Hotel Room
Benjamin C. Watkers of Great Falls Montana is named in letters found in the room of the dead broker Murphy who lived in Fremont County Wyoming. Murphy, about 40, came to Beattie to buy timber lands and rented a room at the Oregon house last Thursday. A guest saw Murphy dead in the bed after a self inflicted shooting between 8 and time this morning. police and the coroner were alerted and the body moved to the Henrey Watson morgue awaiting word from Murphy's brother.
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Benjamin C. Watkers
Great Falla
Mont
Loshont
Fremont County
Wyoming
Murphy
Beattie
Oregon House
Beth
Wan
Henney Watson Morgue
Immigrant Train Collision Near Armore Ohio
A train wreck between an immigrant express and a freight train north of Armore Ohio left 122 dead or missing and many trapped as a fire consumed cars. Officials say 45 migrants are unaccounted for and believed to have fled into the woods after the crash.
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Principel
New York
Ohio
Incident In Tent Park Injuries Mar Boy Playtime
A year old boy was shot during a playtime incident in a tent park. He and two companions were firing a revolver when the weapon discharged. The wounded boy was taken to a local doctor, then to Seattle for further care. Detective Corbett is handling the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mealiter
Yaeder
W. A. Waltham
Seattle
Corbett
General Shafter Dies at Ranch Near Bakersfield
General Shafter dies at the ranch north of Bakersfield. The news notes the death reached by telegraph and mentions his sons in this city.
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Y Cal
General Shafter
Cap
Stage mishap reported at mall during event
A partial note describes a stage incident at a mall during a public event. Names appear garbled but mention of Dawson and Devi suggests involved individuals. Details are incomplete. officials provided no clear casualty or outcome in the readable text.
Murdered by Burglar in Pittsburg Home
Henry F. Smith age 25 was shot and killed early yesterday by a burglar surprised in the dining room of his father Joseph Smiths house. The burglar escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
Pittsburg
Henry F. Smith
Joseph Smith
Religion of Our Fathers Sermon at First Methodist Church
Rev W A W Rees urged old fashioned religion last night at the First Methodist church. He said attention on form over spirituality harms faith and warned against clinging to the past or chasing the future, calling for the religion of the fathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. W. Rees
First Methodist Church
Jerusalem
Mr. Rees
Hatpin Fatality in Scranton Involves Dunmore Youth
Thomas Dougherty a prominent Dunmore youth died from a hatpin wound allegedly inflicted by Mary Burke during a visit. The weapon pierced the heart and Burke then disappeared after Dougherty visited her in Dunmore.
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Scranton
Thomas Dougherty
Dunmore
Dougherty
Mary Burke
Early Trial Dates Sought in Thompson Case
Attorney W Rave reports progress as Chester Thompson and G Mead seek an early hearing. Judge Prater granted a venue change to Pierce County last Saturday, with Mackintosh pressing for an expedited date. The move aims to reduce delays due to a sparse docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Thomas G. Mead
Terreri
Post Office Clerks Face 200 Percent Pay Hike Demand
Local postal clerks and carriers are warned of a 200 percent wage increase after January 1 to cover bonding costs. The plan adds 2 for every 1000 bond value, up from 0.60 per 1000, hitting Seattle offices with bonds from 1000 to 16000. Assistant Postmaster Colbett says the rise is statewide with little relief in sight and workers endure hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Bam
Beattle
Seattle
Colbett
It Works & Bevere
Labor Congress Opens in Minneapolis With 1000 Delegates
The American Federation of Labor met in Minneapolis with about one thousand delegates including Samuel Gompers and John Mitchell. Gompers and Mitchell led a parade to the Normandy ball hall accompanied by a union band. Governor Johnson welcomed the convention as the largest labor gathering in Minneapolis.
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Scrippe Telegraph Service
Minneapolis
American Federation of Labor
Normandy
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Gompers
Mitchell
Minneapolia
Johnson
J. M. McNally
Minneapolis Trades and Labor
Congress
People
Labor
Asxt
Michigan Central Freight Crash Kills Three in Detroit
A Michigan Central freight train plowed into the waiting room wall in Detroit killing three people and wrecking the station area. The accident occurred on November 12 as the train failed to stop and struck the structure, causing extensive damage to the building and scene of the crash.
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Detroit
Mich
Michigan Central
Norse Hall Fair Tonight by Daughters of Norway
The Norwegian fair to raise funds for a Norse hall in the city is at Erickson Hall University and First Ave tonight. Mayor Moore will give the opening address followed by a musical and literary program. Swedish day is Wednesday, Danes on Thursday, Norwegian society of Ballard on Friday, fair closes Saturday.
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Daughters of Norway
Erickson Hall
University Et
Moore
Norwegian Society of Ballard
Keister Home Looted in Broadway burglary
Burglars stole rare old coins and gold rings from Mrs. M. Keister at 608 Broadway last night. She returned home about 10 36 PM from a friend's house, surprised the burglars who fled via the back door. No arrests have been made.
Labor's Playdays Social Schedule Preview
Labor unions announce fall season events including Newsboys ball on November 2nd Tailors union local 71 dance on December 6 International Brotherhood of Bookbinders local 87 first dance November 28 Woman's auxiliary No 28 Christmas bazaar December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsboys
Tailors’ Union
International Brotherhood of Bookbinders
Woman's Auxiliary
Narrow Escape for Passenger Aboard Corwin at Seward
W. Fe. Parks of Nome, aboard the Corwin, barely escaped death when he slipped from the boat at Seward, tumbling into the water and striking the guard rail before being rescued unconscious.
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W. FE. Parks
Corwin
Nome
Seward
Parks
Rain of bullets terrorizes Fairview section in Sunday gunfire
F A Blanchard near 13 East Seventy eighth street narrowly escaped death as hunters in Fairview discharged firearms. A woman and her son were wounded by bird shot while others reported damaged houses and widespread fear. Police were urged to curb revolver-carrying youths in Madison park district.
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Fairview
Ita
F. A. Blanchard
East Seventy Eighth St
Bird
Busa
Fairviewle
Yeuterda Limite
Blanchard
Madleon Park
Explosion wrecks Southern Pacific train near Bar gent station
Two men killed and several injured when the engine boiler exploded south of San Francisco on the Southern Pacific Sunset express No 10. The blast wrecked the depot and track, damaged telegraph wires, and may have killed additional tramp riders. Wrecking trains are at the scene as details come in.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Han Jobe
Cal
Southern Pacific
Sunset Express
San Francisco
New Orleans
Bargent’s Station
Gilleaple
Goodfellow
Signal Construction Department
Garsty
San Jose
Tragic Hunting Accident Claims 16YearOld
Thaper Ransom aged 16 was shot and killed by a shotgun discharge while on a hunting trip near Lake Washer half a mile south of Houghs east side. His younger brother, who had just boarded the boat, reached for the gun and inadvertently discharged it. Jasper died instantly from a chest wound as the brother reported no outcry. Coroner Carroll notified.
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Thaper Ransom
Hough
Washer
Lawashore
Jasper
Fine
Kirk
Jana
Carroll
Huntley tragedy confirmed as fatal deer attack at Mount Clair
Authorities confirm Herbert Bradley a wealthy New Yorker was killed at his Mount Clair country estate by a pet deer. A van found last night supports the homicide theory and prompts a police inquiry into the incident.
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Boripps Telegraph Service
Y York
Herbert Bradley
Mount Clair
Boy dies in hunting accident near Chehalis
Peter Brexner aged 17 was accidentally shot while hunting near Chehalis. He was fed while hunting with two companions present when his own gun discharged. The incident occurred on November 12.
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Chehalis
Wash
Peter Brexner
Robbery at Rochdale Store Sparks Gun Duel
Thieves blew a safe at the Rochdale store in Wheatland near Marysville early today and took $460. A night watchman exchanged gunfire with the robbers as they fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borippe Telegraph Service
Marysville
Cal
Rochdale
Wheatland
Night Watch
Suspect Bert Seely Found Dead After Farm Ambush
In Owosso Michigan on November 12 Bert Seely, suspected in the killing of farmer Edwin Edger, was found dead in bed beside his wife both having taken poison. Authorities suggest a personal crisis led to the apparent double suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
Mayor Fends Off Bomb Ataack in Moscow
A bomb was thrown at the Moscow mayor this morning. He fired his revolver and killed the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
Moscow
Unsettling Cult Activity Probed Near Seventhay Church
Police, led by Detective Hiarck, investigate a religious cult headquartered in an old wooden church near Seventhay and Pine. An improvised altar on the first floor and a basement office area are described as officers question the superintendent Guerin and monitor nocturnal services. Further inquiries expected.
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Seventhay
Hiarck
Harek
Guerin
Harck
Wappenstein
Park Board Seeks 60 Foot Green Lake Parking Strip
The park board plans to acquire 60 feet of roadway along Green Lake boulevard to create a park driveway around the lake. Judge W D Wood offers to sell lakeside property for 16000 dollars with a five year 6 percent mortgage, redeemable if a park bond sale occurs. Remaining owners include Mrs James Dougen, Mr Patterson, Levinson, and Seattle Electric. city holds the rest. small parcels may be condemned if not sold.
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Park Board
Green Lake
Green Lake Boulevard
W. D. Wood
Green Lake Home Building & Guarantee Company
Lakeside
James Dougen
Patterson
Levinson
Seattle Electric Company
Stockholm Gasoline Launch Arrives From Nome
The gasoline launch Stockholm, owned by Capt. Charlie Frank, arrived in port from Nome yesterday and tied up at Schwabacher's dock. The vessel was used by the government to chart the coast near Kodiak and parts of Prince William Sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Charlie Frank
Nome
Schwabacher
Kodiak
Prince William Sound
Troops Disarmed After Brownsville Riot
Members of Companies B C and D Twenty-fifth Infantry colored, recently ordered dismissed by President Roosevelt, were formally disarmed yesterday at El Reno Oklahoma. Many veterans, some with over twenty years’ service, shed tears as they surrendered their guns.
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Serinos Telegraph Service
EL Reno
Okla
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Roosevelt
Brownsville
Tex
Gillette Stands Trial for Grace Brown Murder in Big Moose Lake
Chester Gillette, accused of murdering Grace Brown on Big Moose Lake last summer, is tried in Herkimer. Brown, a Courtland factory worker and expectant mother, reportedly faced a planned marriage to a wealthy Courtland family. Evidence cited includes a strand of hair on an oar blade and a fractured skin.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Herkimer
N. Y
Chester Gillette
Grace Brown
Big Moose Lake
Courtland
Gillette
Fire destroys hay barn at Oakland stock yards
A midnight blaze at the Came & Co shoe butchers hay barn and sheds in Oakland's Sixty-sixth street stock yards killed several horses and ruined 50 tons of hay. Estimated loss reaches $12,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
Oakland
Cal
Came & Co. Shoe Butchers
St. Stoc
Sad end to royal love match ends marriage plans
A year after a celebrated wedding between Prince Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden and Princess Margaret of England, reports say their union failed. The prince is described as boorish while the princess, refined and sensitive, plans to return to her parents. The Windsor ceremony occurred at St James Chapel in Windsor, with Archbishops officiating and a grand Windsor reception.
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London
Gustavus Adolphus
Sweden
Margaret
England
Gustavus of
Prince Arthur
Duke of Connaught
King Edward
St Lr Chapel
Windsor Castle
Canterbury
Oxford
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Mail
Devi Br
Burg
Lar
Hatpin
Thompson
Labor Congress
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Renfro
James Street
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Geertie Electric Company
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Prince Gustavus
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