Linevitchs Army Revolts and Mutinous Rumors Surface
Reports from Manchuria speak of a rumored mutiny within Linevitchs forces. A clash reportedly left many soldiers dead and officers allegedly shot for alleged participation. Mayor Novikoff of Baku criticizes czarist land policies as only a half measure and warnings of further rebellion. The workingmen's reply to Witte appears uncompromising, stressing suffrage over benevolence.
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Manchuria
Linmeviteh
Novikoff
Baku
Witte
ST. Petersburg
Attempted assassination of governor in Riga
In Riga on November 17 an assassin fired a shot at the governor as he rode by in a carriage through an alley. The shot missed and the attacker escaped.
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Riga
Slab Death Claims Moran Bros. Mill Worker
Frank Gorman, a day laborer at Moran Bros Mill, was struck by a falling slab of stone Thursday afternoon and died two hours later at Providence hospital. The slab fractured his skull, and neither his home address nor that of relatives is known.
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Providence Hospital
City council debates Second Avenue street railway franchise
The council considers granting a Seattle company a franchise to lay tracks on Second Avenue and Westlake amid tense vote prospects. Murphy hopes to secure enough support, with debate expected over city use of joint tracks, warrants funding, and political risks for council members.
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Murphy
Seattle Electric Company
Seattle
Jebby
Second
Westlake
Barred Door Trial Highlights Washington Street Dive
City Attorney De Bruler pressed charges against Chin Chung and Chin Le for gambling violations at 215 Washington St. The barred door hindered police while inspectors and officers battered the entry with axes. Judge Gordon demanded removal of the partition and questioned Chinese rights versus city law.
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de Bruler
Chin Chung
Chin le
Gordon
Inspector Place
C. E
Washa
Washington #t
Ber
Gifford
Place
Oing
and Place
Mandar
de Bruter
Washington
Chin Suey
Portland
Washington Street
Unclear City Attorney Case And Local Notes
Fragmented text shows a city attorney hearing with references to a judge and police, plus a court motion and accusations about ordinance authority. Also includes a bank clearing figure for Nov 17 1905 and an annual increase, with unrelated concert and church notes from Fremont Swedish M. The overall item mixes legal proceedings with financial data and local notices.
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We of Stone, Fisher & Sled
Goraan
Sked
Ibley
Andra
Numan
Sion
Pat Fer
Fremont
Church
Church Auditorium Concert To Benefit Fund
A Friday evening program in the church auditorium at 7 20 features recitations by top US students and songs by local singers. Proceeds support the church fund.
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Beatven
Church Fund
Fire breaks out at Smith Typewriter office
Fire discovered yesterday afternoon in the rear of the Smith Typewriter office at 1210 fa av. Damage estimated around 500 dollars. Stock in adjacent stores damaged due to heavy smoke from burning excelsior.
Connor Guilty in Grand Hotel Fraud Case
The jury found Bert Connor guilty in superior court on charges of obtaining property by false pretenses. He allegedly defrauded Mrs. Susan A. Gingras of the Grand hotel on First Ave by paying $256 in cash and posting fraudulent security for the remaining balance.
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Nor
Connor
Susan A. Gingras
Grand Hotel
First Av
Darling to Leave Pacific Railroad Chief Engineer Post
Reports in railroad circles say W. L. Darling former chief engineer of the Chicago Roe Island & Pacific will leave the Milwaukee built Pacific railroad on December 1 to join James J. Hill as chief engineer of the Northern Securities company. Darling had reported to H. R. Williams, president of the Pacific company, and received plans and related information.
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ST. Paul, Minn
W. L. Darling
Chicago Roe Island & Pacific Railroad
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Pacific Coast
Pacific Railroad
Milwaukee Company
Darling
H. R. Williams
Pacific Company
Harriman Interests Probe Oregon Short Line Employees
Officials question Oregon Short Line employees about carrying insurance and the insurer. The inquiry is said to span the Harriman system as part of a broader proxy-strategy to counter Thomas Lawson in his campaign.
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Oregon Short Line
Harriman
Thomas Lawson
Charity Endorsement Meeting Adopts Adjournment Plan
Thursday afternoon the charity endorsement committee met in the chamber of commerce rooms and took no action. An adjourned meeting set for Monday afternoon at the same location aims to secure cooperation from business associations for charitable work. Major Turner authorized to advertise for hide for 22 Boise barracks buildings.
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Thursaday
Chamber of Commerce
Boise
Idaho
Turner
United States Army
Boise Barracks
New Independent Theater Plans Seattle Opening
Seattle era boosts independence in theater as the new Independent Seattle theater aims to open September 1 1906 with three site options. P Howe former Beattie manager says independents control major venues and will coordinate bookings with the Shubert Fiske Belasco group to bypass the trust.
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Independent Theater
P. Howe
Beattie Theater
Seattle
New York
Howe
Harrison Gray Fiske
Lee Biabert
Shubert Company
David Belasco
Mr. Howe
Ington
Detroit
Btar
Rhuberta
Fiske
Heinweo
Trust
Alaska Delegates Overlooked by Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Alaska delegates gathering at the Hotel Butler faced no official recognition from the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, while Tacoma Chamber extended a welcome and hospitality. Gen. Ashton of Tacoma urged Alaska visitors to consider Tacoma for trade and friendship. A committee was named to plan transport to Tacoma.
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Local
Chamber of Commerce
Alaska
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Seattle
Tacoma Chamber OF Commerce
Gen. Ashton
Tacoma ‘Boosters’ Club
Tacoma
Deing
Archer
Cochran
J. J. Burns
F. Hutchins
Nome Delegates Divided Over Three to Congress Race
Nome politics center on Dick Ryan and corporate interests as factions debate sending three delegates to Washington. Rumors place Ryan, Carl M. Johanson, and ex Governor Swineford as likely slates with Swineford possibly chosen as permanent convention chair.
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Dick Ryan
Congress
Nome
Washington
Ryan
Ring
Thone
Nome Vor
Johanson
Swineford
Governor Swinford Proxies Spark Alaska Convention Row
Questions over proxies divide Alaskan delegates as ex governor Swinford demands full voice only for those properly credentialed. The Thursday session discussed proxy rules and seating, amid calls for rightful representation before the convention proceeds.
Oregon Ready for Washington Clash Arrives in Town
The Oregon football squad arrived Friday morning to face Washington next Saturday after lodging at the Hotel Washington. The husky team is in good shape with four substitutes, including Bob Hammond, brother of Tom Hammond, a West Point standout. Friessell will sub on the back line as an experienced Nevada captain joins the group.
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University of Oregon
University of Washington
Washington
Oregon
Bob Hammond
Tom Hammond
West Point
Hammond
Friessell
Nevada Co
Political Boodle Divvied Up in Mutual Investigation Hearings
New York November 17. Members of the legislative Insurance Investigating committee described sweeping changes in the Mutual as a confession by company officers. Witnesses discussed salaries, legal expenses, and payments to political leaders, with references to Clune in California and syndicate operations tied to policyholder influence.
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Scrippa News Asan
New York
Legislative Insurance inVestigating Committee
Mutual
Frank B. Jordan
The
Equitable
Thomas B. Jordan
Canada
Samuel 8. McCurdy
Alexander
Michigan
Lee
Leow
Andrew J. Clune
California
Clune
Chickering
San Francisco
McCurdy
Pillsbury
Budd
John A. Nichol
Depew
Tarbell
Legal Department
Bad McCurdy
Tarebell
Perkins
New York Life
Demand Investigation of Labor Unions Resolution
In St Louis the Citizens' Industrial Association of America adopted a resolution urging open shops and federal probes of labor unions, treating unions as de facto trusts and demanding prosecution alongside trusts. Key leaders reelected and appointed included C. W. Post as president and J. W. Job and David M. Parry among executive council appointees.
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Citizens’ Industrial Association of America
India
C. W. Post
Battle Creek
Les Rosecrans
Evansville
Ind
Rotary
J. W. Job
Chicago
David M. Parry
National Manufacturers’ Association
W. B. Wheelwright
Portland, Ore
Castro Refuses Arbitration Award Payment
In Paris on November 17, Castro, Venezuela's bantam president, declines the second installment of a French arb itration award for damages before 1903. France calls it a provocation and says diplomatic ties are strained amid potential further developments.
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Paris
Castro
Venezuela
Northfield
France
Pacific line to use same terminals as Milwaukee line
Will Use Some Terminals president of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul road, seen in town, confirms plans linking the new Pacific line with Milwaukee assets. He would not confirm specifics, but outlets note a feeder role for the Pacific line to the Milwaukee system with shared waterfront terminals at Seattle and other sites, countering rumors of a Milwaukee line exclusion.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Pacific
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Seattle
Night of Terror Aboard Warren Steamer Ends
After a night above Hell Gate 200 Warren steamer passengers land at Fall River docked by a secret service agent from San Francisco who warned the crew to obey the law. Indignation and panic followed as lights failed and the crowd moved to shore.
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New York
Hell Gate
Warren
Fall River
Secret Service
San Francisco
Lara
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Frank Gorman
Moran Broa’ Mill
Star
Gopssore
Bert Con
William T. McIntyre
Skagway
Corporation” Ryan
DB. Lane
Wild Goose Mining Company
Major French
Qregen Creek
Dr. Whitehead
Top Cock
Oscar Ashley
Algo
John Carson
Selemon
Gov. Swinford
St. Swineford
Credena
Solons
ST. Louis
A. J. Barling
Lars
Hearst
Young Men's Institute
Christensen’s New Hall
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