Waterfront Depot Clash Disturbs Seattle Council
A Seattle Star editorial reports council members debating the Northern Pacific depot on the waterfront with calls for modified privileges. It notes public opposition to rail monopolies, warns against selling waterfront rights, and critiques a Cape Nome mining scheme tied to railroad power.
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Btar Thia
Northern Pacific Railroad
Star
the Star
Northern Pacific
Seattle
Great Northern
N. P
Meilen
King Street
Hill
Gold nuggets and a maid college intrigue the era
Col James Wardner arrives in New York boasting rich finds from the Cape Nome region and anvil City mining wealth. In Kansas City Mrs. Wilton Lowe proposes a college for mistresses and maids to train domestic workers in cooking care of furniture sewing nursing and self reliance with a yearlong course and diplomas at graduation.
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New York
James ¥. Wardner
Col. Wardner
Klondike
Cape Nome
Anvil
States
Kansas City
Wilton H. Lowee
East Seventh Street
Lpace
Mra Lowes
Fooled at Their Game on Great Northern Train
Three confidence men attempted a drugging robbery on a Great Northern coast line train. Passenger T. B. Robinson was offered a drink from a flask after joining a card game and woke to find his reason slipping. He had $800 in gold coins. The trio’s plan failed and police will seek their capture in upcoming action.
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T. B. Robinson
Great Northern Coast Line
Robinson
Ballard
Seattle
Promotion of Capt E A Sturges to Major in Eleventh Cavalry
News from this city yesterday reports Capt E A Sturges of Company C promoted to major in the Eleventh Cavalry. He served in the Philippines and was captain before the First Washington sailed home. He is praised as one of the service’s brilliant men and is the son of Mrs D C Stam of this city.
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E. A. Sturges
Company C
Eleventh Cavalry
Washington
Manila
Philippines
Mra. D. C. Stam
Thin City
Annie Russell Diseanen of Hinckley Women’s Group Dies
Annie Russell Diseanen, age 64, of Hinckley, member of the local women’s group, is reported dead. Details are sparse in the torn clipping, with the obituary fragment noting her longtime participation and community work.
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Annie Russell Diseanen
Hinckley Bik
Boxing Prospects and College Grid Results Highlight Local Sports
Arrangements for Ike Rubenstein versus Micky Welch proceed as both heavyweights rise in class. Australian Arthur Walker eyed to face Young Peter Jackson soon, promising a heated clash. University of Washington second eleven edged Tacoma High School 11 0 with Referee Boyer deeming it clean. Huskies showcased weight and teamwork with Corbett Barnes Gaches McCannon Boyce and Chestine contributing well. Wilson's Business College beat Puyallup 17 6 as Indians struggled with cohesion and the local team showed late improvement.
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U. of W
Tacoma High School
Boyer
Corbett
Barnes
Gaches
McCannon
Wilson's Business College
Puyallup
Puyallup Football Highlights and Bowling Tournament Notes
A Puyallup report covers a football performance and a monthly bowling tournament at A.C.s alleys ending Saturday night. Scorers include Nelson and Higgins. final standings list Mug gins and several players with scores from 106 to 201. Also noted are visiting boxers George Paris and Hilly Smith, with matchups discussed and weight considerations in a prospective Young Peter Jackson bout.
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8. A.C
Nelson
Iil
Mumford
Geeres
Cole
Muggins
Churenutl
Jackson
Flower
Neilson
Hrady
Maxwell
Wood
Gillam
Friend
Markham
Adame
Ridge
Cadien
Wing
Ditling
Jamison
Wainright
Stark
Singerma
Black
C. K. Robeson
Pisher
Leonard
Dean
George Paris
Cu Ia
St Paul
Nick Burley
Hilly Smith
Dream That Aims For A Cadillac Shooting Hoax
A midnight newsroom rushes to confirm a Cadillac shooting after a telephoned tip proves to be a dream. Reporters chase a murder story while the city editor and staff doubt the tip, only to discover the tipster dreamed it.
Death by pipe fire in Buffalo home
In Buffalo on November 7, Ham Smith, four years old and son of J H Smith, manager of the K G Dun agency, was burned to death at about 2 am. He lived with his father at No 84 West Ferry Street. A pipe habit led to bedding sparks burning holes in the sheets. a spark from his pipe started a fire that badly damaged the house.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Ham Smith
J H. Smith
K. G. Dun Commercial
Smith
West Ferry Street
Long rules out politics retiring from public life
Secretary Long, resting at his home in Bingham, told a reporter thoughts on a possible vice presidency are mere talk. He says he has no desire for the office, wishes to retire from politics, and prefers living in Massachusetts with his family in quiet private life. He adds the vice presidency will likely go to a more doubtful and powerful state like New York.
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Boston
Mass
Long
Bingham
Washington
Massachusetts
New York
Frills of Fashion in Winter Styles and Accessories
The report highlights the season’s fashion notes with a gray dogskin glove favored as a shopping glove. A velvet brimmed English walking hat with a large black bird ornament gains attention. Long gloves return due to shorter evening sleeves while Empire evening gowns gain popularity after abroad success. Three quarter length white cloth box coats are being tailored for the New York horse show.
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New York
Pirates If Boer Privateers Attack British Ships
Washington report says vessels issuing private letters of marque by the Boers could be treated as pirates. Any armed crew on such ships might be hanged by a cruiser’s captain if captured, reflecting European reports of Boer privateering against British troopships and commerce.
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Washington
PD. C
Weasers
England
Europe
Platinum found on the Pacific coast discovery and uses
Cyrus Osborne of Taker & Co in New York arrives aboard the Bound to discuss platinum found in black sand along the Pacific coast from Washington to Oregon and the Cariboo Mintieh Columbia area. He notes prices at 18.20 per ounce, outlines global supply, uses in electrical goods, and potential American production to reduce reliance on imports.
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Taker & Co
New York
Washington
Oregon
Cariboo
Mintieh Columbia
North Pacific Coast
Kogwue River
Columbia River
Beachen
Alimount
Puget Sound
Russia
Ural Mountains
Prince Demitoff
St. Petersburg
Daker
New York Electrical Exhibition Company
Madison Square Garden
Maker
Memorial Services for First Washington Regiment Died in Battle
Memorial services were held at Plymouth Congregational Church for the First Washington regiment fallen in battle. Mrs G A Rochester sang The Star Spangled Banner as preludes, with the congregation joining in. Rev Hugh W Gilchrist led prayers for the departed and the survivors’ guidance. A quartet performed and Mrs McKinney sang There to a Green Hill Far Away. Benediction by Mr Gibbet preceded the Regimental bugler Will Lindsley. Main addresses by Rev J P D Liwyd of St Mark's and Rev B E Barddall of the First Methodist Church.
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Washington Regiment
Plymouth Congregational Church
Ana
G A. C Rochester
Hugh W. Gilchriat
Kentucky Tallies Unclear Victory Amid Fraud Accusations
Louisville reports no change in the statewide tally as Democrats claim irregularities and Republicans shout fraud. court action expected as candidates or parties press for resolution of the vote.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Democrate
The
Republic
Kept the Money: City Official Charged with Embezzlement
A complaint was filed today charging J. Kenworthy city assistant for the Frye Kunhn company with embezzlement. Kenworthy was arrested Saturday and allegedly collected accounts for the firm without turning the money into the office.
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J. Kenworthy
City Assoeman
Frye Kunhn Company
Kenworthy
Pipe blast on crowded streetcar catches riders by surprise
Morning riders on a fourth avenue streetcar were jolted when a hidden 22 caliber cartridge fired from a powder pocket sent a bullet hole over a pipe smokers head. The pipe man recovered his briarwood, while others watched in astonishment as the car continued to the next stop. The pipe remained unscathed.
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Fourth Avenue
Briarwood
Humane Society to Host Annual Public Meeting
The Humane Society will hold its annual public meeting tomorrow evening at 745 in room 40 Hinckley block. Short addresses will be made by several well known women, with music. Officers include Judge Roger Greene as president and Rev A L Hutchison as treasurer among others.
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the Humane Society
Hinckley Block
A New Hotel For Chicago
A new hotel will rise in downtown Chicago at the northwest corner of State and Monroe. The twelve story building will house 650 rooms with elaborate furnishings. Plans are drawn and the lease arranged with financing secured in the past week. Total investment to date is $754000, plus an additional $100000 for working capital and incidentals.
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Chicago
State and
Monroe Streets
Chicomo
Ite
Wden
Oddities at the Capital a Washington correspondence
A Washington correspondent notes nightlife patterns and curiosities in the capital. Many clerks rush home after hours, 100 applicants seek the great seal post after a death, and social life shifts with Congress. The piece references Admiral Dewey, statues, and unique local quirks.
Old Negro in Treasury Tells of Political Jobs and Drink
A veteran recalls lingering holdovers from many administrations including a longtime treasury employee from Mississippi. He notes job security for colored workers, says a former Mississippi political operative earned status during Reconstruction, and recounts shifts under Cleveland Harrison McKinley and Cleveland again as older figures resisted retirement.
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Johnson
Treasury Department
Mississippi
Cleveland
Durkey
Harrison
Clevand
Soton
Minniesippi
McKinley
Howard
Goa
Copper River Military Road Reaches Interior Alaska
Capt W Kh Abercrombie returns from Alaska noting the Copper River military road from Port Varda extends miles into the interior. The road, 355 miles long, will be finished next season and reach Eagle City or Fort Egbert on the Yukon. Military posts sit every 15 miles along completed sections, opening the Copper River heartland for government needs.
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Alaska
Copper River
Port Vardes
Interior
Eagle City
Fort Egbert
Yukon
One Armed Bowler Survives Rail Collision Tale
CAM Obermeyer Toledo All-Star bowler rode the Rapid car during a collision with Michigan Central freight. He describes being trapped beneath seats and obstructions until a voice called for help. He lifts his one arm to be pulled free but cannot raise the other. The rescuer exclaims in shock that Obermeyer’s other arm has been torn off.
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Cam Obermeyer
Toledo
Rapid
Michigan Central
Obermeyer
Cooperative Commonwealth theme discussed by labor leader
Adelbert M. Dewey a government bureau special agent spoke at the Western Central Labor union meeting on The Cooperative Commonwealth predicting its eventual realization. The Fricklayers union secured the Saturday half holiday and Newsboys plan a grand ball at the Armory on November 18. Central Building Trades unions show rapid growth with wages debated for next year. Teamsters form a city union with varied pay scales by class of driver. journeymen barbers forming a separate union.
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Adelbert M. Dewey
Government Bureau
Western Central Labor Union
Co-operative Commonwealth
Mr. Dewey
PPGH
Sailors’ Union
Fricklayers’ Union
Newsboys Union
Armory
Building Trades
Carpenters’ Union
The
Building Trades’ Union
Ship builders on Atlantic coast consolidate unions ironworks
Rumor circulates that leading Atlantic coast ship building concerns merge with Union Ironworks of San Francisco. Transaction reportedly closed pending payment transfer. Henry T. Scott may be kept to run Union Iron Works. In Baltimore Columbia Iron Works denies the merge. President Malster says the possibility is not unlikely but has not been approached.
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San Francisco
Atlantic Coast
Union Ironworks
Henry T. Scott
Combine
Union Iron Works
Baltimore
Columbia Tron Works
Malster
Gamblers Die as Police Raid Chattanooga Den
In a Chattanooga raid on a riverfront gambling den near the Tennessee river, about a dozen gamblers were rounded up by half a dozen constables. Two gamblers were killed during the clash as suspects fled toward South Chattanooga where the den had been quietly set up for Sunday gambling.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Tennessee River
Hangout for Thieves At Klondike Saloon Noted
A Black woman named Maud Coleman was arrested by Officer Adams on a robbery charge after a boy lost 50 dollars last week at the Klondike saloon. A city detective had called Shomo's Joint a thief hangout, pointing to multiple robberies there recently.
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Maud Coleman
Adams
Klondike
Star
Shomo
Klondike Saloon
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