Attacks at Convention Over Iron and Steel Workers
The American Federation convention in New Orleans adjourned after a resolution accusing President of the Iron and Steel Workers was read. A committee of investigation was appointed and the session adjourned until the next morning. Sheridan was named as backing the move to elect a new president.
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Orleans
American Federation
Sele
Amalgamated Workers
Iron & Steel Workers
Wheeling
Wilson
Shaffer
Gompers
Moer
Sheridan
the Iron& Workers
Mercy in Melbourne murder case sparks public sympathy
At Melbourne a pregnant defendant Senila Ban and co defendant August Jane ferns were found guilty of murder. The court ordered the sentence to wait until after the birth of Ban's child, a delay that has stirred strong public sympathy and debate over clemency.
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Francisco
Ventura
Melbourne
Australia
Senila
August Jane Ferns
Tigler
Storm Strands Fleet as Sunday Weather Hits Waterfront
Damaged vessels and debris fill the harbor as a Sunday storm strands ships at seafront. Moran's drydock and Eagle Harbor figures appear in chaotic scenes while many yachts moved to safe berths along the Duwamish river to escape wreckage.
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Belog Moran
Oscar B
Eagle Harbor
Manguito
North End
Duwamish River
West Seattle Votes Split Over Municipal Campaign
In West Seattle a heated municipal campaign unfolds with Republicans, Populists, Socialists and others vying for control. Incumbent B. Nichol faces a conservative slate led by Alfred Gould and C P Kins. Radicals back Emil de Neuf and John Gillespie on the taxpayers ticket, labeling Nichol opponents as Land Company supporters amid a push against perceived boodle.
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Seattle
B. Nichol
Combina
Alfred H. Gould
A. Cunningham
C. P
Stewart EK. Smith
J. H. Meaters
G. E. Longfellow
Nichol
H. Guest
Ernenwein
Land Company
West Beattie Land and Improvement Company
West
Mitchell Testifies in Cross Examination at Linton Hearing
In Linton on November 17 President Mitchell testified under cross examination about mining law and coal prices. He said he expected price increases regardless of union actions and discussed communications with operators. The exchange touched on miner wages and the impact of the United Mine Workers amid the anthracite strike.
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Linton
United Mine Workers
Strempt Fai
Mitchell
McVeagh
Pastor W A Matthews Led First Presbyterian Church
Acknowledges Rev. W A Matthews as pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Mr Jones has served two years as secretary of the Seattle Ministerial Association.
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First Presbyterian Church
W. A. Matthews
Jones
Seatile
Man Burns to Death on Reservation Near Tacoma
Peter Dishow, a drunken resident living about three miles from Tacoma, was found burned to ashes in his shack after neighbors reported a fire around 9 pm. He had been on a heavy spree, carrying two liquor bottles, and investigators suspect accidental ignition from a lamp or dropped match while intoxicated.
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Tacoma
Peter Dishow
Dishow
Murder Attempted by Japanese Thugs in Seattle
Physicians at Way Side Mission hospital believe Gordon Dean was the target of a fatal assault by Japanese assailants. Dean, once thought to be Wil Lloyd, was found wounded and unconscious with minimal money and no jewelry. Police have few solid leads and detail remains murky as doctors relay a possible foul-play case.
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Gordon Dean
Physicians of the Way
Wil Lloyd
Wéw Cid
Aone
Sullivan
Lloyd
Lord
Dean
Johnson
Seattle
Anacronda
Mont
Montana
Jordan
Pueblo
Colo
Body Snatchers Trial Opens in Indianapolis Case
The case of Dr. Joseph Alexander, demonstrator at Central College of Physicians and Surgeons, opened in the criminal court. He is the first of about 20 indicted for complicity in grave robbing in Indianapolis cemeteries, with four other medical men and numerous African American workers among the accused.
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Indianapo Ind
Joseph Alexander
Central College of Physicians and Surgeons
Alexander
Indinnapolis
Japanese Statesman Matsura Ends US Visit
Gahel Matsura, a member of Japan's imperial diet, travels back to his homeland after months in the United States. He mixed public and private business, observed American election fervor, spent November 4 in California, and noted the unusually high state election enthusiasm compared with Japan.
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Gahel Matsura
Imperial Diet of Japan
United States
California
Japan
Rio Grande switchmen receive wage increase
Denver November reports that Rio Grande railroad switchmen in its yards were granted a wage raise based on the Chicago schedule. General Manager Herbert and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen reached an agreement. Increases average from 8 percent to 4 cents per hour.
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Denver
Chicago
Rio Grande
Herbert
Brotherhood of Railway
Queen Lil Arrives in San Francisco
Queen Lil arrives in San Francisco from Honolulu and will depart immediately for Washington to pursue a suit to retain the crown. Lilikaulani is described as looking ill and will seek legal action to maintain her royal claim.
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San Francisco
Eee Lilikaulani
Onolulu
Washington
Generals Wright and Chaffee Visit Chicago on Westward Stop
Generals Wright and Chaffee of the United States Army arrived in Chicago this morning from the West and will remain in the city for the day. General Wright plans to depart south this afternoon to meet President Roosevelt.
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Chicago
Wright
Chaffee
United States Army
Gen. Wright
Roosevel Anissippi
Two workers severely burned by live wire rescue ends in loss
A man becomes entangled in a live wire at a plant on October 36. Knight attempts rescue but is shocked and badly burned. Hoffman dies five days later. Knight loses both hands and part of his arms after an operation. Surgeons Drs Willis and Eagleston led the procedures.
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Gen
F. Wiataract
Wottman
Knight
Willis and
Eagleston
Italian records cite Rubino’s criminal history and exile
Records show Generio Rubino, once linked to Leopold II’s assassination attempt, imprisoned in Milan then fled to FE. Earlier in the army he served a five year detention for a subversive article. Italian files label him an advanced Bolshelist and say he was expelled from anarchist ranks for treachery.
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Rom
Generio Rubino
Leopold
Belgium
Prizen
Milan
Railroads for Ankeny sparks senate bid alliance claim
Everett November 17. The Monte Cristo hotel register shows Levi Ankeny in room 59 and Will J. Thompson in room 69. Thompson, western counsel of Great Northern at Seattle, hosted a box party with Snohomish county politicians. Reports say railroads formed an alliance with Ankeny to back his senate campaign in exchange for covering expenses and opposing railroad taxation and lobby bills.
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Roalroads
Ankeny
Olympian
Ar mour Packing Plant Destroyed By Fire In Sioux City
The Armour packing plant covering four acres in the stockyards was totally destroyed by fire, with extensive livestock loss. Estimated loss nears 1,000,000 dollars. About five hundred workers are left unemployed. Fire investigators suspect an accidental cause.
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Sioux City
Armour Packing
Fire destroys hoghouse as flames race through oil buildings
A large blaze swept through oil filled buildings with rapid spread and deafening roars. Water failed to quell the fire as hoghouse flames breached a wall and debris fell, prolonging the inferno for hours.
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Pla
Funeral of Maj Hayden to honor Washington Masons
Impressive ceremonies will mark the interment of Major James R. Hayden. Masons from Washington and allied orders will attend the funeral at 2 o'clock at the residence 102 Boylston Avenue, with assembly at the Pythian building at 12 30 p.m. The burial will take place in Lake View Cemetery.
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James R. Hayden
Masons
Washington
Hayden Pee
Washioba
Rose Croix
Beattian Te
Pythian Building
First Avenue
Pike Street
Boylston Avenue
Lake View Cemetery
Indian Joe Gregg to fight Irish Cyclone in preliminaries at Armory
Indian Joe Gregg famed as a fierce Seattle fighter meets Barney Mullen in a 10 round prelim at the Armory tomorrow night. The undercard features Tom Reilly versus Ben Tremble with Northwestern Athletic Club steward James W. Morrison enforcing strict rules and on time starts.
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Joe” Gregg
Joe
Seattle
Barney Mullen
Armory
Tom Reilly
Ben Trembie
Gregg
Mullen
Sai
Astear
Bere
Tremble
Reilly
Northwestern Athletic Club
James W. Morrison
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Jack Grant
Portland
Beacon Hill
Fifteenth Avenue
Holgate
Jefferson Carine, Cony Ltde
Herbert S
Geoheverman
Fleet Avenue
Cherry Street
the Lion Clothing House
Tet Ave
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Cravenettes
Spokane
Mackintosh
Clothing House
RAVEN
Priestly Cravenette
W. B. Hutchinson Co
Union
R. J. Shannon
R. T. Shannon Grocery Co
the Eldridge
Geo. H. Woodhouse
Second Avenue
Amvenvorest Hansen 7
Northwest
Adams & Blanchard
Hinckley Block
Rock Bottom
Monarch Shoe Co
Julieta
First Ave
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