Aguinaldo and army bottled up by American advances
Reports from General MacArthur and officers say Aguinaldo and his forces are enclosed along a line from Tapao Tayug to the Gulf of Langayan. The capture of Aguinaldo is expected as MacArthur’s advance meets Weyton and Young near Tarlac while 29 rebels surrender at camp for pay. Manila dispatch notes good spirits among troops and a tightening position.
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Aguinaldo
Rolomen
Col. Hayes
Calsian
Lawton
Carrangian
Young Tf
Tapao Tayug
San Nicholas
Etretehin
Gulf of Langayen
Wheaton
Young
MacArthur
Tarlac
Aguinakdo
Manila
Rumors of decisive British victory sweep London dispatches
London reports a flurry of war rumors centering on Boer raids near Dordrecht and Mafeking, with claims of heavy Boer losses and British counteractions. Dispatches from Capetown and Queenstown note transports arriving with troops, but many reports are questioned and unconfirmed.
White Pass Yukon Railroad Plans Freight Car Expansion
The White Pass & Yukon orders 20 new freight cars to add to 100 existing, with most work at Beattie. Rotary plows ready for service reach Skagway in six days from Seattle, twenty days across the continent. Atlin branch may come next year and a telegraph line to Atlin is planned. Construction rapidly expanding along Lake Bennett. hardest part is Carhoo crossing, track laying is easier afterward. The road passes White Horse behind a low bluff to the left of the rapide.
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White Pass
Yukon
Beattie
Pass
Skagway
Seattle
Atlin
Aiong Lake Pennett
Carhoo Crossing
White Horse
Petition to Revoke Unicorn Saloon License
Eric Burkman filed a petition with the city council to revoke Miller and Christy’s license at the Unicorn saloon. Burkman alleges he left a roll of blankets and goods valued at 1M for safekeeping, but was told no such roll existed and that he must be mistaken or was attempting a con game.
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Eric Burkman
Alaska
Miller & Christy
Burkman
French Steamer Cordoba Seizure Triggers War Fears
Paris reports a British cruiser halted the French steamer Cordoba off Delagoa Bay. The creased dispatch accuses England of bribing Portugal with 400,000 pounds, inflaming public anger. The Pap Pet Magnifier predicts Anglo French war is imminent.
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Paris
Patrie
Cordoba
Delagoa Bay
England
Portugal
Patric
Meteors Fail To Rise In Early New Haven Observation
Yale astronomers report meteors visible in the early hours but unlikely part of the Leonid shower scheduled to begin. The sighting occurred in New Haven Connecticut in November with no confirmed shower activity.
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Newhaven
Conn
Yale
Leonides
Davis Bond Set Over Embez zlement Case at Ren ton Coal
Complaint filed against J. J. Davis book-keeper of Ren ton Coal Co for shortage of 500 dollars. Embezzlement alleged. Judge Cann fixes Davis bond at 1000 dollars and sets trial for November 20.
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J. J. Davis
Renton Coal Company
Cann
Davis
Trouble With The Navajos
Five Navajo Indians and W H Montgomery a cowboy near Flagstaff were killed Saturday causing intense excitement. Gov Murphy rushed to the scene as Navajos grew enraged and settlers prepared for trouble.
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Phoenix
Ariz
W. H. Montgomery
Flagstaff
Gov. Murphy
Kaiser’s Visit to England Sets Off Political Rumor
Nov. 9 reports Count Von Buelow, the Prussian minister of foreign affairs, will accompany the Kaiser to England. The move does not increase the visit’s political weight with the queen and has spurred widespread speculation.
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Hetlin
Eit
Count von Buelow
Frneland
Five Washington City Presidents Held for Election Fraud
Five men who were presidents of Washington city were held in bail on charges of repeating and impersonating election officers and making fraudulent returns. The defendants include John F. Sheehan R M Drinkert William Cook Harry McCabe and George Kirkland Kirkland was hired by an anti Quay newspaper to enter the conspiracy His testimony involved several prominent local politicians in this city and the vote discrepancy cited shows about 124 votes cast while the returns showed a larger number
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Philadelphia
Washington City
John F. Sheehan
R. M. Drinkert
William Cook
Harry McCabe
George Kirkland
Kirkland
anti-Quay
Woman Claimed Ex-Wife of Lucky Baldwin Found Dead
A New York woman known as Rennie Cole han who said she was ex-wife of Lucky Baldwin was found dead in her room early today. She apparently died by carbolic acid poisoning and a Los Angeles dated letter from her mother identified as CA Perkins was found in her possession. The woman, who retained her striking beauty, had worked as a cashier in a restaurant for the last five years.
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New York
Rennie Colehan
Lucky Baldwin
Los Angeles
CA. Perkins
City News Briefs From Seattle Police and Courthouse
Rough notes from city reports show Laula Maline injured tearing down a wharf near Moran's mill yesterday. W C Tuf federation to vote at Hotel Seattle Wednesday at 10 am. C Faulkner held up on Moet Street. $5 stolen. Charles Mehan and Morgan arrested for stealing 100 pounds of copper. J H Kimball arrives from San Francisco to nurse son Charles Kimball with typhoid fever. Bank clearances at Seattle Clearing House total 481,416.22 with balances 197.07. M Trowbridge sues Fred M Spin ning for $5 alimony. Thieves steal tools from Third Avenue Railway. some recovered in junk shop on Western Ave. J J Hamilton reports burglary at his Til Lee Street residence. $10.95 in ash taken. Lana A Austin seeks divorce from Frank Austin for non support. A marriage license issued to William P D Hanman and Norma Watkins.
John Cryan Fails to Shore Up Claims in Cleveland Voyage
In federal court today John Cryan and others clashed over compensation for services aboard the steamer Cleveland during its voyage from St Michael to Beattle. Attorneys sparred over contracts and payment, with Cryan pressing for owed wages while opponents argued for limited liability. The hearing continues as双方 argue the merits of the claim and expected damages.
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John Cryan
Cleveland
St Michael
Beattle
Dreyfus vows unceasing effort for rehabilitation at Carpentras
Paris dispatch reports that speaking to a deputation of socialists in Carpentras, Alfred Dreyfus declared his resolve to labor without rest for his rehabilitation and vindication.
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Paris
Dreyfus
Carpentras
Tonight's council faces key matters on totem pole and tax levy
The council will review the totem pole issue, likely referring it to a committee, and the finance committee will report the yearly tax levy in a preliminary form. A blank ordinance may be sent to committee with next Monday as the return date. Northern Pacific aims to present plans on Marion street including a grade crossing and underground conduit, hoping council approval, while public opposition to depot and freight yards grows.
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Nnance
Northern Pacific
The
Star
Marion Street
NFP
Jacob Furth's Eastern Trip and Franchise Efforts
The Star reports on Mr. Furth's Eastern trip and his views on a consolidated street railway franchise. It states he aims to return with a strengthened proposal for city council, seeking backing from Eastern stockholders and a more reasonable franchise plan to avoid uncertainties of a new government.
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Furth
Fasterns
Consolidated
Consolidated Street Railway
The Merry Rate War Between Rail Lines
The rate dispute continues as Great Northern pulls ahead of Northern Pacific and Canadian Pacific via brokers. A $52 tour rate to St Paul is in effect and may shift to harmony within the Western Passenger association. After November an $11 rate between St Paul and Chicago is planned.
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Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Canadian & Northern Pacific
Bt. Paul
Western Passenger Association
St. Paul
Chicago
Adam Tricher Arrested in Portland Criminal Case
Adam Tricher, wanted in Portland in a criminal case, was arrested that night by Officer Parck and Stuart. He will be taken back to Portland for trial.
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Adam Tricher
Portland
Parck
Stuart
Tricher
Insurgent Depot at Attayug Seized by Third Cavalry
Washington dispatch reports Gen Otis says Wessels and a Third cavalry squadron captured an insurgent food supply depot at Attayug in Manila zone. About 200000 pounds of rice 3000 pounds of flour 7400 pounds of salt and other provisions were seized along with uniforms blankets and several insurgent officers and 49 Spanish prisoners. Troops face hardship but remain in excellent condition.
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Washington, D. C
Otis
Manila
Wessels
Third Cavalry
Attayug
Scheme to secure Cape Nome diggings by two firms
A disclosed plan shows North American Transportation & Trading Co and Alaska Commercial Co coordinating to push a bill placing Cape Nome beach diggings under Alaska mining control. They would stake the entire beach, lure miners with Nome’s fame, then offer sales of claims once miners arrive. Headquarters cited in Chicago and San Francisco. Illinois and California lawmakers pressured to push through Congress.
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Cape Nome Beach
Seattle
San Francisco
Chicago
Washington City
North American Transportation & Trading Company
Alaska Commercial Company
Congress
Cape Nome
Alaska
Nome
Mecca
Law on Paroled Convicts in Washington Unveiled
Olympia reports the new Washington law on parole for non life or non murder convicts after one year served. Gov ernor can grant parole with warden consent and requires an employment plan and a supervising friend. Paroled inmates remain under governor control and cannot leave the state.
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Olympia
Washington
State
Alaska Steamship Fleet Expands With New 3000-Ton Vessel
The Dirige and Wolcott steamers arrive from north and Dutch Harbor respectively. The Oregon, a 3000 ton first class ship, is set to reach port soon from Portland with Seattle as home, to serve Nome and St. Michael in spring. The Alaska fleet plans seasonal routes while dock facilities at Yesler are torn down to clear the landing area.
Prominent artists linked to disappearances in Rerilan
Police report several young girls lured to a house on Wilhelmstrasse by artists seeking models. Applicants were promised work, then assaulted and feared murdered. Investigations indicate multiple artists advertised for new models and rejected older or less attractive applicants for their criminal aims.
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Rerilan
Wilelmastrasse
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Optician
Burke
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Dexter Horton Bank
W. W. Houghton
First Avenue Jeweler
Palace Steam Laundry
Moran Bros. Company Engine and Ship Builders
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George H. Woodhouse
Second Ave
Geo. H. Woodhouse
Occidental Ave
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DE Ainsley
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