Rail wreck toll rises as brakeman fault blamed
A Cincinnati Indianapolis passenger train crashed into a freight at a siding after a brakeman failed to close a switch. Fourteen passengers died at the scene and four others perished later in hospital. The fire consumed some victims and many named victims include Clark Allen and M rs Allen of Los Angeles, Christian Cheney of Jackson Kentucky, and Conductor Irvin Wigging.
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Dayton
Cincinnati
Cheney
Mra. Cheney
Jackson
Charlies
Chester Cheney
Christian Cheney
Christopher Imholt
Imbholt
Joseph Palmer
Irvin Wigging
Fred Hutchinson
Hrakeman
Bert White
Wm. Sharkey
Harold Burg
Benj. Boye
Irvington
Statewide move for U reforms sparks student campaign
Students and a large portion of faculty launch a drive to depoliticize the state university. They seek to reform the board of regents, add a woman member, and give students voice in ideals, aiming for a state wide organization within months. Support comes from Seattle churches clubs and labor groups.
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State University
Board of Regents
Beecause
Kane
M. BE. Hay
Seattle
Epworth League
First Presbyterian Church
Burglar Frightens Three Women in Seattle Homes
A burglar entered two Seattle residences late at night terrifying three women. One victim awoke to a lamp in her face and heard threats to scream or be cut. The intruder fled after failing to locate valuables, leaving the women in fear.
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Seattle
Dynomite case witness shot amid trial delays
The report states a witness in the dynamite case was shot and another juror and a government witness faced threats amid ongoing delays. Details are unclear and fragmented but reference to Alta Hawkins and a government witness being affected is noted.
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Allen Saulding
John Mms
Alta Hawkins
Suicher Weyler Next Premier Teased in Portugal
United Press report from Portugal notes strong chatter that Weyler may become premier after the assassination of Canal. The story mentions Weyler as a candidate and cites well informed sources on developing events.
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United Press
Portugal
Premier Canaled
Man Hurt In City Collision Near Pourth and Union
Deffy, 63, was struck by a car at Pourth Avenue and Union Street while leaving the Seat te Electric Co. He recovered consciousness two hours later at Providence Hospital and could not recall the incident after leaving his workplace. The driver was C. M. Keeble, chauffeur for Lamson Dye Works.
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Deffy
Pourth Av
Union St
Providence Hospital
Seatte Electric Co
Duffy
C. M. Keeble
Lamson Dye Works
Gladden to Speak at YMCA on Friendship in Work
Dr. Washington Gladden, late arriving, will speak at the YMCA auditorium tonight on Friendship in Work. He will also lecture tomorrow evening Friday evening and Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mayor Cotterill addressed the meeting last night, expressing confidence in a clean city vote.
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Washington Gladden
Ohio
Plymouth
Lister's Lead Increased to 186 Votes
Ernest Lister's plurality over Gov. M F Hay grows by recheck of Snohomish County returns. Lister gains three votes while Hay loses 119, widening the gap to a final plurality of 186.
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Ernest Lister
M. FE. Hay
Recheck
Snohomish
Lister
Hay
Curtiss Pupil Falls, Dies Near Death at North Island
Elwin Williams, a Curtiss aviation pupil on North Island, fell from over 200 feet and is near death in a local hospital. He is believed to have lost control of his aircraft.
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San Diego
Elwin Williams
Curtiss Aviation School
North Island
Williams
Two Men Found Guilty in Store Fire Arson Case
Marcus Puccio and Sam Streva were found guilty of arson yesterday by a jury in Judge Ronald's court. They were charged with setting fire to a store building on August 25 of last year on Seconday.
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Marcus Puccio
Sam Streva
Ronald
Storming Turkish trenches and Bulgarian gains reported
From Vienna to Constanza and London, reports describe desperate attacks on the Turkish center at Tchatalja with Bulgarians pressing forward boggy roads hinder heavy artillery. Constantinople reports thousands dead from starvation and disease as bodies lie outside city walls. Britain notes Kaiser Wilhelm’s waning influence and widespread mobilizations by Austria and Germany amid shifting Adriatic and Mediterranean tensions.
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Tchatalja
Constanza
Roumania
London
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Almot
Servia
Adriatic Sea
Austria
Britain
Channel
Mediterranean
Aldershot
Meyers Still on the Stand in Government Fraud Trial
Edwin F. Meyers the navy clerk on trial for conspiracy to defraud the government in the purchase of supplies testifies for the fourth day. He describes government purchases and volumes of documents while denying the charges as cross examination was expected to begin later in the afternoon.
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Edwin F. Meyers
Navy
Meyers
Wilson Leads By Fourteen In California Vote Tally
California returns released this afternoon show Woodrow Wilson ahead of Theodore Roosevelt by 136 votes for California's electoral vote. Democratic leaders claim the lead is decisive as unofficial and official tallies circulate from across the state.
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United
San Francisco
Woodrow Wilson
Theo. Roosevelt
California
Smiley Golden Haired Girl Featured In Moving Pictures
A nostalgic preview introduces popular moving picture stars and the actors seen in the local theaters. It promises readers a behind the scenes look at the performers, their personalities, and their in theater routines.
The Movies Feature Heads to The Star Tomorrow
The Star previews a major study on the movie industry with Miss Gertrude M leading interviews and fact gathering. The piece promises deep coverage of theaters and the popularity of film entertainment, noting a growing theater network and devoted readers awaiting the full report.
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Gertrude M
Recall Signatures Fraud Allegations Roil City Petition Drive
Chief Registration Clerk Gaines reported that roughly two thirds of recall petition names are fictitious or forged. Of about 22 000 original signatures, only around 9 000 to 12 000 are presently deemed valid as the rechecks continue through Friday night. Mayor Cotterill announced plans to publish names with addresses and occupations and distribute them in city precincts.
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Gaines
Cotterill
Mayor to Name New Police Judge in 48 Hours
Mayor Cotterill must appoint a police judge within 10 days after the November election. Judge Fred C. Brown is a leading contender, backed by welfare workers and other supporters, to replace Judge John B. Gordon who has served about six years.
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John B. Gordon
Cotterill
Fred C. Brown
Gordon
Brown
Ettor Denies Anarchist Charge in Lopizzo Case
Salem Massachusetts November 13 Jos Ettor co defendant with Antonio Caruso and Arturo Giovannitti defended himself denying he is an anarchist. He testified he did not counsel violence and rejected the charges related to the murder of striking woman Anna Lopizzo.
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Salem, Maas
Jos. Ettor
Antonio Caruso
Arturo Giiovannitti
Anna Lopizzo
Plan to Oust Sam Gompers at AFL Meeting
Rochester news reports a strong movement to oust Samuel Gompers as president of the American Federation of Labor. A full socialistic ticket is favored, with several big international associations backing a clean sweep of AFL officials.
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Rochester
N. Y
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Thomas Lipton Pleased with Seattle Sights in Genteel Mock Ode
The Seattle piece recounts Sir Thomas Lipton’s arrival and praise of the city. It humorously notes local pride, bustling streets, and fashion while playfully chiding Lipton for not telling the truth about Seattle. The poem-style column balances admiration with light satire about Elliott Bay and civic vanity.
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Sir Thomas Lipton
Seattle
Merchant Prince
London
Elliott Bay
Tommy
Thomas
Tom
Trenton Shooting Leaves Mother Dead as Daughter Held
A Pennsylvania railroad aid near Trenton New Jersey ended in the death of Mrs Myers after her daughter Gladys Myers 18 fired at her, police hold Gladys while brother Rappe Myers aids investigation. The incident occurred as they traveled to New York to buy the girl’s trousseau.
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United Preas
Trenton
N. J
Pennsylvania Railroad
Th Myers
Gladys
Rappe
Raymond Trial Halted Over Improper Charge
Judge Ronald halted the Raymond case and ordered the prosecution to file a new information tonight as William Bond, the chauffeur accused of a statutory crime, awaits further proceedings.
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Ronald
William Bond
Eee
Rain Tonight and Thursday Winds Hit from Southwest
A weather note warns of rain tonight and Thursday with brisk southwest winds. Noon temperature given as 49 degrees.
Judge G W Sampson Heads Arctic Banquet For 565 Attorneys
Judge G. W. Sampson will be toasted as judge all evening at a banquet tonight for 565 attorneys at the Arctic club. Arrangements are by Wilmon Tucker Walter Fulton and George H. Rummens.
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G. W. Sampson
Arctic Club
Wilmon Tucker
Walter Fulton
George H. Rummens
Sensation in coal conspiracy case rocks Tacoma
Special Counsel Townsend filed 10 affidavits in the Houston and Bullock coal conspiracy case alleging a deliberate juror bribery attempt. Nine jurors and Ratliff M. Brotton testified, with Brotton claiming Juror Milleston discussed a payment scheme involving a man named Bob Lee and Attorney Co. O. Bates.
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Tacoma
Wash
Townsend
Houston
Bullock
Ratliff M. Brotton
Milleston
Brotton
Bob Lee
Co. O. Bates
Lister condemns tactics of Hay job holders
Governor elect Lister accuses Hay appointees including the state tax commission of traveling counties to audit the count and flag alleged errors favoring Hay. He asserts he won by 700 to 1,000 votes and vows not to be counted out, condemning the old method of stealing an election.
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Lister
Gov. Hay
Hay
State Tax Commission
Washington
Mayor Cotterill Addresses Admiral on Police Interference
Mayor Cotterill sent a letter to Admiral Reynolds alleging police interference with two sailors. Police Chief Bannick says the sailors were accosted by men not belonging to the police. Bannick will seek to locate the fraudulent officers involved.
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Mayor Cotterill
Admiral Reynolds
Bannick
Washington preacher predicts future American women with masculine features
Mrs Elizabeth Hilke of Brooklyn files her second divorce from the same husband.
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Washington
Elizabeth Hilke
Brooklyn
Younger Case Goes to Jury in damages suit against police
After a sharp critique by Attorney Thomas R. Horner, Mrs Mary Younger sues Police Chief Bannick and Patrolman G G Humphrey for 10000. The claim that Humphrey entered her apartments unjustly and used abusive language was denied. Wilson won the Prince township aquaria vote. the 10 Fish brothers backed him. The trust magnate and the Thanksgiving turkey oppose cutting living costs.
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Thomas R. Horner
Mary Younger
Bannick
G. G. Humphrey
Younger
Humphrey
Wilson
Prince Township
Fish Brothers
Tailored Suits In Vogue With Seattle Tailors Clearance
The Star highlights fashion as tailored suits remain in vogue and notes a large clearance sale by Raby & Co. in Seattle. Advertisers promise significant savings on tailor made ensembles for women readers.
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the Star
Seattle
Raby & Co
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