Open Letter Highlights Illegal Regrade Assessments
Judge J W Robinson attacks Chief Justice Hadley and declares regrade assessments illegal when they would harm the tax base. The note places San Francisco death of Emperor Kwang Su in a Chinese colony view with Pu Yi named as heir and empress dowager maintaining control.
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J. W. Robinson
Hadley
San Francisco
United Press Today
Teal Tiemn
Kwang 80
Pu Yi
Run
Kwang Su
China
Progressive Party
Ae Lehin
Labor Fight Drives AFL Into Politics and Union Rifts
In Denver delegates hear Raymond Robbins urge a unified political policy. The article also notes leadership contests in the United Mine Workers between John Mitchell and Thomas Lewis, and an electrical workers dispute pending resolution, with Albany hotel negotiations continuing into the night as bids for the next convention circulate among Toronto, St. Louis, and Rochester.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
American Federation of Labor
Raymond Robbins
Samuel Gompers
Robbins
Gompers
John Mitchell
Thomas Lewis
United Mine Workers’ of America
Mitchell
Mine Workers’ Union
Lewis
Second View
Federation
Cornel
United Mine Workers of America
Electrical Workers of the World
Pasa
Senaion
Albany
Toronto
St. Louis
Rochester
Call for legislative inquiry into Washington supreme court graft rumors
Attorney J W Robinson urges Chief Justice Hadley to refer the Gordon Root affair to the governor for legislative investigation. He argues a bar committee lacks impartiality and that the legislature, with nonbench members, can properly uncover guilt and clear the court.
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Hadley
Supreme Court
State of Washington
J. W. Robinson
Olympia
Hiram B. Hadley
Supreme Court of
Gordon-Root Supreme Court
Robinson
Washington
Supreme Bench
State Bar Assariation
John H. Powell
Bar Committee
Tacoma
Seattle
Hiram EB. Hadley
State of Wehington
Bar Association
Milo A. Root
Gordon
Root and Crow
Root
Crow
Popular Subscription Pould Finance Canal Plan
A damaged reading notes a proposed popular subscription for a canal project tied to Osborn and M. Farr. It mentions a committee moving to secure funds, a $1,000,009 sum, and a congress appropriation while asserting no conflict with Washington Canal plans.
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Pould Finance Canal
the Osborn
M. Farr
Congress
Washington Canal
Emperor of China Dies End of Long Illness
Word from the Chinese legation says the emperor died today in the palace after months of illness. A cable from Pekin confirms the death with no details. The empire’s succession would likely follow the Empress Dowager’s line with a nephew as successor.
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United Press
Washington
New York
Wade Gardner
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
Pekin Today
Signs of Long Life in Medical Theory
A medical writer argues longevity depends on the size of the heart liver and digestive organs and the brain. He claims large core organs yield a tall trunk with short limbs and a long band with a heavy palm and short fingers. Eye color and nostril features are cited as temperament and lung health indicators.
Government land reclamation totals since 1992
Since 1992 the United States government has reclaimed 6 000 000 acres. Added to the 7 200 000 acres reclaimed before 1902 this brings the total reclaimation to 12 209 000 acres of habitable area.
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United States
Reed Arrested for Alaska Gold Dust Theft Scheme
In Doane Alaska the miner Reed was arrested after boasting of a vast gold dust theft from Doane mines. Police traced $2,200 in gold disposed at the National Bank of Commerce American Savings bank and U S assay office. A safety box held empty pokes and receipts show dust and nuggets were sold.
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Reed
Doane
Alaska
Seattle
Huis
Gold Dust
Warren
Pacerenpor
Carmack
National Bank of Commerce
American Savings Bank
United States Assay Office
Stealth Ward
Bold Burglars Make Rich Haul at Maynard Street Hotel
Japanese newcomer J Matsushita reported a bold burglary at the Togo hotel 300 Maynard Street. Thieves rifled his clothing while he slept, taking 491 in cash and gold dust from his pockets. Police detained and released a suspect, Iwamura, as inquiries continued.
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J. Matsushita
Alaska
Togo Hotel
Iwamura
Matsushita
Treasury Statement Highlights November Receipts and Disbursements
Today's Treasury report shows receipts of 1 971 882 dollars and disbursements of 2 100 000 dollars. The data provides a snapshot of federal cash flow for the period ending November 13.
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Treasury
Washington
Woman plotted to kill her mother in Chicago scheme
Police nabbed Miss Otis who planned to murder her mother Sarah Otis en route from Manitowoc Wisconsin. A private detective posing as a slugger collected $100 and a note for 2400 dollars. Authorities say she confessed the plot and is believed demented.
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Sarah Otis
Acto
Chicago
Manaton
Wis
Miss Otis
O'Brien
Mackay
Pittsburg
Mies Otis
Mise Otis
46Th Place
Ihs
Negro Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison
In Spartansburg South Carolina on November 18 John I Irby a Black man was convicted of attacking Miss Letitia Dempsey and was sentenced to forty years in the penitentiary. Militia were present at the courthouse as Judge Behum dismissed the troops and appealed for public help to maintain order and uphold the law. The judge was cheered.
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Spartansburg
8. C
John I, Irby
Mise Letitia Dempsey
Behumpert
Warning Given to William Annis by Fort Hamilton Command
A New York dispatch reports Lieut. Col. Henry Ludlow of Fort Hamilton testified that William Annis was warned he faced possible death from Capt. Peter Hains. Col. Ladiow said Gen. Hains informed him of trouble between Annis and Mrs. Lee Haines, and the command ordered secrecy to prevent serious action. The account discusses alleged misconduct allegations and related rumors.
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United Press
New York
William BE. Annis
Peter ©. Hains
Henry Ludlow
Fort Hamilton
Ladsow
Haine
Annis
Mra
Lee Haine
Mandant
Annie
Waid Cot Ladiow
Claudia Tere
Earthquake Shocks Spa Belgium Rift Panic and Roar
A violent earthquake lasting about three seconds struck Spa Belgium this morning. Residents fled their homes in a panic while a roaring sound accompanied the tremor. The quake was felt as far as Esneux with no casualties but noticeable damage and widespread fear.
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United Press
Belgium
Spa
Esneux
Girl Shot at Wedding Celebration In Rural Home
Nov 13 Mary Royel an 18 year old German girl died from an accidental shooting at a wedding gathering four miles northwest of lo George Meyers sheriff’s office reports Meyers fired a shot from his van hitting the girl in the back and breast as guests stood nearby The victim collapsed and died shortly after with Meyers detaining during the incident and investigation ongoing
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United Press
Mary Royel
Yies
Mike Roch
George Meyers
Meyers
Roger
Hie Wan
High Speed Railroad Crash Kills Two In Wisconsin
Two men are dead after a high speed collision between a freight train and a switch engine on the Wabash line near Ngfield Wisconsin. The crash damaged the locomotive and left five cars broken beyond repair.
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Ngfield
Wis
Wabasa
Transatlantic Passage Rations Held For Early Sailings
Local offices reported that rail and shipping arrangements will secure passage to England with ticket offices holding accommodations and rations for travelers until their sailing date. A. B. Calder announced receipt of this advice yesterday.
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Atea
England
C. P. R. Mers
A. B. Calder
Despondent Soldier Shoots Self After Love Refusal
Private Lawrence S. Miller of Co H Third Infantry, stationed at Fort Lawton, shot himself in front of The Stetson hotel after giving a farewell note to waitress Jennie Oleson who refused him. Miller died on the sidewalk. police and passersby responded. His parents were notified. another woman, Mise Cleser, showed distress but recovered.
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Lawrence S. Miller
Co. H. Third Infantry
Fort Lawton
Jennie Oleson
Stetson
Borenay
Bonney-Watson Company
Miller
The
Miss Oleson
Joseph F. Miller
Cedar Springs
Michigan
Ben Thompson
O’brien
Mise Cleser
Geranium Day Planned for Exhibition Grounds
Portland Tacoma and Beattie Parka donate 3000 geranium plants to Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition nursery for grounds decoration. residents’ gifts total 8000 in two weeks. A 1600 plant box arrived from Portland. Exposition expects large turnout Saturday as Geranium Day offers free admission for one or more geraniums.
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Portland
Tacoma
Beattie Parka
Portland Parka
Itta
Foolhardy Act Leads To Death On Columbia Bridge
An unnamed man from Portland reportedly leaped onto the span of the Columbia River bridge at Pasco in a reckless act and died midway across the structure. The bridge lacks a footpath, leaving pedestrians exposed to such danger.
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Spokane
Columbia River
Pasco
Portland
Alaskan Miner Joseph Een Dies In Tragic Creek Accident
In Skagway Alaska on November 13 a young Spaniard named Joseph Een was found dead near Pine Creek after slipping while carrying a 14 foot log across a serene sheet and falling onto it. His partner searched for him and found his frozen body in a large pool of blood.
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Bskagway
Alaska
Joseph Een
Antnin
Na Pine
Creek
Discovery
Peno
Himyan
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Nickson Street
Qlynpia
St. Regrade
WA Postis
LABOR
American Federation
Susen
Bar
Yvur
Mile
Ashingteon
Pekin
Iner
Copwnith
Tarrot
Hains
Sweetheart
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