McKinley Busy Drafting Annual Message at White House
President McKinley works on his forthcoming annual message to Congress, drafting in the library with bone sheets and a stenographer. He outlines topics such as expansion policy and the Philippines while assembling a cohesive document from scattered notes and memos.
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Washington
BD. C
McKinley
Congress
Philippines
Multan
Sulu
McKinney
Bis
MceKinsey
Mr. McKinley
Jie
Benjamin F. Karnes
Crowninshield Slams Congress Over Gallantry Recognition
In Washington on November 11 Admiral Crowninshield rebukes Congress for failing to reward officers advanced after Cuba battles. He cites a costly gap between brave service and permanent official acknowledgment and notes department pledges to honor Cushing-era bravest have largely stalled.
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Washington, D. C
Crowninshield
Bureau of Navigation
Congress
Cuba
Long
North Atlantic
Cushing
National University Debate Divides Washington Circles
In Washington a clash erupts between supporters of the National University tied to the Methodist Episcopal church and opponents led by college presidents who invoke George Washington. A recent National Educational Association meeting urged President to back a U S national university in the capital with leaders such as Dr. W R Harper, President Schurman, President Angel, President Elliot, and President Wilson among speakers. The push traces to Washington’s founder and has longevity across administrations including a Garfield era recommendation.
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Washington, D. C
Friends of the National University
Friends of the American University
Methodist Episcopal
George Washington
Congress
Washington
National Educational Association
W. R. Harper
Chicago University
Schurman
Cornel
Angel
University of Michigan
Elliot
Harvard
Wilson
Washington and Lee University
Garfield
Garonne Sails to Manila With 287 Mules and Cargo
The transport Garonne, carrying 287 mules for the army in the Philippines, set sail for Manila last night. It also carried a large miscellaneous cargo and about 400 tons of feed.
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Garonne
Philippines
Manila
Transport Victoria Returns from Philippines with Passengers
The transport Victoria arrived from the Philippines last evening carrying four passengers. Of the 41 percent horses she brought, 42 were landed safely in Manila. Later a number had to be shot due to suffering from glia...ers.
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Victoria
Philippines
Manila
Mills Close Today Amid 260 Mill Shutdowns
About five thousand workers lose jobs as 260 shingle mills shut down for 60 days to clear excercise stocks tied to shortages and stabilize prices. The interruption aims to reset supply and uphold current price levels across the industry.
Route for the Pacific Cable Route for the Pacific Cable
Rear Admiral Bradford completed the official naval plan for a trans Pacific submarine telegraph cable from San Francisco to Manila. Honolulu Midway and Guam are set as relay stations. Nero survey found a five mile deep abyss but a viable route around it and a submerged mountain over 12 000 feet with a workable path around it.
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Washington, D. C
Bradford
San Francisco
Manila
Congress
Honolulu
Midway
Guam
Nero
Pacific
Electric power and inventions reshape early 20th century industry
A report outlines a $2,000,900 plan to electrify a New York cable system, lights for pyramids with a 25,000 horsepower plant, a new long distance line from St. Louis to Fort Smith, and profitable 80 mile power transmission. It notes rising auto racing interest in France, a Pittburgh electrical workers organization, wireless work with captive balloons, copper cork plating to preserve champagne, and a new electric town on the Winooski river.
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New York
Pyramids
St. Louis
Fort Smith
Ark
France
Electrical Workers
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Toa
Winooski
Heston
Chicago
Pleming
Boulogne
Engiiah
Ruesia
Manu
Industrial Power Boom Across Nations For Electric Age
The piece surveys electricity use in mining, manufacturing, and rail transport across Germany France and Britain with plans for hydro and steam power. It notes new coal handling at Calumet, vast railway schemes in Siberia to East India, and a push to make Britain a global industrial power through telephony and dam projects. It highlights Cripple Creek's gold mines, Lake Moraine water power, and upcoming lines to Colorado Springs and beyond.
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France
Partita
Niagara
Assouan
Nile
Calumet
Mich
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Russia
Biberia
Cripple Creek
Lake Moraine
Pike's Peak
Colorado Springs
Will Saw Wood In Manila Home for Albert Bryan
Albert Bryan, Seattle native who served with the First Washington Volunteers in the Philippines, has built a sizable saw mill there and will make Manila his home. She sailed from San Francisco Thursday to join her husband.
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Albert Bryan
Seattle
Philippines
Washington
Manila
Mr. Bryan
San Francisco
Parades Surrenders After Fierce Battle at Puerto Cabello
Gen Parades surrendered yesterday after a brutal fight in Puerto Cabello Venezuela where 700 people were killed or wounded. Gen Ranon Guer a led a land attack Friday night as naval bombardment proved ineffective. The city lay in ruins.
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Puerto Carello
Venezuela
Parades
Andrade
Ranon Guera
Te Guerra
At & Oelock
Temple Bazaar at Armory Promotes Aqua House Fund
The congregation of Temple Ae HWirach will stage a four day bazaar at the Armory starting November 20. Proceeds go to the erection of a new aqua house. Wood sells for 2.25 a load. Seattle Fuel Co and Moore Invest Co are referenced.
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Temple Ae Hwirach
Seattle Fuel Co
Vanderbilt 10 Marry Vanderbilt 10 Marry
New York reports social gossip that Alfred O. Vanderbilt is believed engaged to Mina Kiale French daughter of Foo French. The couple have known each other since childhood and a deep affection appears to have grown, despite public matchmaking chatter.
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New York
Alfred OG Vanderbilt
Mateh
Vanderbilt
Humers
Boudotte
Mina Kiale French
Foo French
Mr Vanderbilt
Miss French
Hill's Belt of the Globe Belt Line Proposal
The Journal Sunday outlined J J Mille’s imagined world belt linking Liverpool to New York, New York to Chicago, Chicago to Minneapolis, Minneapolis to Beattie, and Beattie to Hongkong. If realized it would make a 1,000 day journey following routes via North Atlantic Co Baltimore and Ohio Wisconsin Central Great Northern Nippon Yusen Kaisha.
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Minneapolis
Bunday
J. J. Mille
Canadian Pacific
Ite
Liverpool
New York
North Atlantic 88 Co
Chicago
Baltimore & Ohio
Wisconsin Central
Beattie
Great Northern
Hongkong
Nippon Yuaen Kaisha
Steamer Edward 8 Pease Sinks After Harbor Collision
The Steamer Edward 8 Pease, with iron ore cargo, collided with a pier in heavy seas today and sank inside the harbor. Arriving at noon, the vessel broadsided while turning into the Minnesota slip, creating a large hole in the starboard bow and now sits in 18 feet of water, blocking the channel for large ships.
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Edward
Minnesota
German American Democrats mobilize for anti imperialism in Illinois
German American Democrats in Chicago plan to organize Cook County and statewide efforts on anti imperialism and anti trust. A central committee meeting is set for December to outline a municipal election campaign and a year ahead, with a state campaign committee to operate outside Chicago.
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Chicago
Cook County
Julius Tuchband
Tile
Illinois
Japan May Yet War With Russia Reported Mobilization
London November reports cite St Petersburg concern over Japan’s military activity. Mail advices say a rumor claims 200000 troops mobilized on the Russian frontier, but observers call it absurd. Japan is said to move troops into Korea by the thousands, with emigration rules to Korea recently eased.
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London
Japan
St. Petersburg
Korea
Steamer Al Ki Arrives With 199 Passengers After Ice Collision
The steamer Al Ki from Lynn canal ports brought 199 passengers on Saturday evening. Captain W R Abercrombie and J A and 12 members of the exploring party were aboard. Passengers report a collision between the Dora and an iceberg in Cross Sound. The vessel had a hole in its hull, forcing beaching on Douglas Island. The river is not reopened at Dawson. ice remains intact there.
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Lynn Canal Ports
W. R. Abercrombie
Dora
Cross Sound
Douglas Island
Dawson
Sunday Saloon Case Trial Date Set
The trial of Dave Make, charged with keeping his saloon open on Sunday, is set for Thursday. The following will serve as the jury: John E. B. Good, F. L. Jacobson, J. W. Allen, Burman Schoenfeld, Daniel Jones and Chas Bruhn.
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Dave Make
John EB. Good
F. L. Jacobson
J. W. Allen
Burman Schoenfeld
Daniel Jones
Chas Bruhn
Tax on call loans proposed in war revenue plan
Washington November 12 The government will levy a tax of two cents per hundred dollars on call loans if the attorney general upholds the treasury department ruling. The internal revenue bureau has issued the declaration, but the decision rests with Attorney General Chikes. If upheld, payment of the tax will be enforced and bankers are likely to appeal.
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Washington, DC
War Revenue
Ginge
Inaternal Revenue Bureau
Treasure Department
Chikes
Treasury Department
Interstate Commerce Board Rules on Southern Pacific Complaint
The Interstate Commerce Commission meets today to review a complaint against the Southern Pacific alleging violations of interstate commerce law. It is charged that SP set a traffic rate from Atlantic Point to the Pacific coast via New Orleans to undercut direct lines, forcing competition at a loss.
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Interstate Commerce Commision
Southern Pacific
Southern Pacificc Hae
Atlantic Pointe
New Orhone
Burial Planned for English Barister Thomas Hughes
Thomas Hughes, the English barrister who died here several weeks ago, will be buried locally. HR Pelly, the British consul, had received word from Hughes in Holton, Ming regarding arrangements.
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Thomas Hughes
Pelly
Hughes
Holton
Ming
Seattle City Railway to double track on Jack son street
The Seattle City Railway company began running cars on the double track on Yesterday Saturday last and will double track Jack son street and run an electric line thereon completing February 1.
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Seattle City Railway Company
Son Street
The
Star
Market Quotations Open Week With Strong Trade Signals
Prices for grains fruits and vegetables are listed with sizable demand across many lines. Beef cattle hogs and pork prices show steady figures while fish and dairy products reflect active market trading and regional supply shifts.
Lumber and hardware and commodity prices list from era
A dense OCR sourced page lists Lumber yard items and prices for boards shingles wainscoting cedar and kiln dried stock. It includes quantities and prices for inch and foot measurements, drayage, and other wood products. The page then shifts to jobbing quotations across multiple commodities including sugar flour coffee and oats with per hundred weight and per barrel pricing.
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Dreserd
Ateck Bourda
Washington
Ned Cedar
Shipping schedule notes and agent contacts in Pacific routes
Leave SEATTLE 6am Nov 5 10 15 20 25 30 Dec 6 10 15 20 2h 30 Jan 4 and every fifth day thereafter San Francisco departures 10am Nov 2 7 12 37 22 27 Dec 2 7 12 17 22 27 Jan 1 and every fifth day thereafter Al-K1 Nov 1 16 Dec 1 16 31 and every fifth day thereafter For further information obtain folder The company reserves the right to change without previous notice steamers sailing dates hours of sailing JF TROWBRIDGE Puget Sound Supt Ocean Dock Beattie Uptown ticket office 618 First av enue Seattie Goodall Perkins Co General agents San Francisco
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San Francisco
JF. Trowbridge
Puget Sound
Ocean Dock
Beattie
Uptown
First Avenue
Seattie, Goodall, Perkins & Co
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