Striking Unionists Clash With Police Over Chicago Streetcars
In Chicago on November 1 a clash occurred among strikers company agents and detectives over streetcar supplies to non union crews. Union pickets stopped a wagon to the barns while drivers fired back with detectives nearby. Police guard company lines as arbitration talks are urged by Mayor Harrison who appointed an aldermanic board.
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Big Wasco fire destroys store and opera house
A major blaze in Wasco Oregon destroyed the Oregon Trading Company's big store the opera house and several residences. Loss is estimated at 122000. Firemen could not respond due to no apparatus and the wind easing prevented further destruction. Insurance coverage is being arranged.
King Leopold to Visit in the Spring
Brussels reports King Leopold of Belgium will visit Africa next spring according to an official announcement. The plan follows years of diplomatic tours and regional engagements involving the Belgian monarchy.
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Jury Convicts Cigar Store Keeper In Slot Machine Case
In a trial before Justice George a jury found KR. O. Worthington guilty of maintaining a gambling device at his Fleet Avenue cigar shop. The jury fined him 10 dollars, paid without a notice of appeal. Sheriff Cudihee vows no leniency toward gambling and says he will seize and destroy machines regardless of trial outcomes.
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Prayers for Zion Colony Leader End in Oregon
A. G. Rockwell, a Zion colony member in Wasco Oregon, died after two weeks of intense prayer by Zionists who barred the city physician from the room despite entry attempts. Rockwell had followed Dowle for eight years and sent money to him.
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New Zion Colony
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Terday
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Neckwaller
Funeral held for Mrs Mary McBeiroy Wills at Sacred Heart
The funeral for Mrs Mary McBeiroy Wills, former Miss Mary McBeiroy, was conducted at the Church of the Sacred Heart. Interment followed in Calvary cemetery. A special train carried mourners. she died in a Brookane last Friday morning, 14 hours after her marriage to Mr Wills. She was 26 and had lived in Seattle nearly 33 years.
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Church of the Sacred Heart
Calvery
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Brookane
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Seattle
James F. McAiroy
Pacific Coast Company offers armory site at Bell and Western
The Pacific Coast Company offers the southwest corner lot at Bell street and Western Avenue to the county commissioners for an armory site at 36.00 dollars. The company notes the price is several thousand dollars cheaper than a private sale. The board will consider the offer at its next meeting.
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Big ship burned in Detroit harbor blaze destroys ore steamer
The steamer Minnesota burned to the water’s edge this morning in Detroit. The vessel valued at $190,000 was a large ore boat of 113% gross tons and built in 1880 at Milwaukee.
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Theft at Cove: Gasoline Launch Stolen with Valuables
Peter MS reports a small gasoline launch was stolen from his cove last night. He says the heat took the boat along with a large amount of wearing apparel and many trinkets of great value to him.
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City council clash over Seattle Electric franchise extension
Councilman Gill and Dr Crichton spar over a Seattle Electric Company franchise to extend the Kin nemar park line to Union Street. The debate centers on delaying new work until existing grants are honored and ensuring Queen Anne Hill access to car service. James the mediator urges the company to proceed within 90 days or forfeit $7,000. Gill concedes to avoid blocking Queen Anne residents.
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Strike Likely As Houston & Texas Central Rail Line Tie Up
Houston train crew threatens action aboard the Houston and Texas Central railroad with an ultimatum for a 20 percent wage increase. Officials expect a declaration within 44 hours as the dispute stalls negotiations.
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Houston & Texas Central Railroad
House Considers Cuban Reciprocity Debate Opens in House
The House, as a committee of the whole, considered the Cuban reciprocity bill with Representative Era of New York urging enactment to uphold national honor. Opponents led by Stevens of Indiana warned of a European commercial war and reduced foreign markets. Reports from Panama claim unity and protection of life and property as commissioners arrive. The Senate sent remonstrances against Reed Smoot to the clerk, and President Roosevelt dines with Indiana Governor Durban.
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Milk dispute filed by minority stockholders over Duwamish Dairy
H Madison and seven other minority stockholders sue Duwamish Dairy Company alleging the majority seeks control via Northwest Dairy Company. Plaintiffs seek voiding of transfers and an accounting. Judge Tallman ordered defendants to appear November 26 and show cause or face contempt.
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More Trouble for Sultan in Albania Outbreak
An outbreak between Albanians and Turks in the Sehiteh mountains in Albania prompted a Turkish commander to rush reinforcements. In a separate note, Mrs. Neomi Hazen, wife of Thom an Hasen of Green Lake, was committed to St. Ellacocomineane by Superior Judge Tallman for violent illness that has worsened over six weeks, leaving her unable to care for her 16 month old youngest child.
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National Temperance Union Elects Officers in Cincinnati
Stevens was unanimously elected president of the National Temperance Union with six other candidates. Milas Gordon was re-elected vice president and Mrs Fry named Corresponding Secretary. The report notes dignitaries and port arrivals and a Windsor Castle reception with King Edward and Queen Alexandra.
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Italy's King in England Arrives for King Edward Visit
Poroath England Nov 17. Queen of Italy arrived en route to visit King Edward. They were received by the Prince of Wales. A royal escort of warships accompanied the royal party's vessel.
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Mrs Dowie Attempts Zionist Church in Paris
Mrs. Dowie arrives in Paris to organize a Zionist church branch and plans to depart for Australia the next day. She is campaigning to restore France’s religious landscape through Zionist efforts.
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King Alexander Estate Debts Top $4 Million in Claims
Belgrade reports filings against the late King Alexander estate total four million six thousand dollars in claims to date. The Sun King era debts include creditors seeking satisfaction from the estate as of November 17.
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Funeral of Philanthropist Green Sent To Worcester
The funeral of philanthropist Green was held at a Presbyterian church in New York. After services, the body was sent by funeral train to Worcester Massachusetts for interment. An immense cortege followed to the train with hundreds of prominent people including Mayor Low and a delegation from city departments.
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Charity dispute over Stubblefield home funding in Walla Walla
Walla Walla reports Senator Ankeny declines to contribute to a charity drive for the Stubblefield Home for Widows and Orphans. The city council approves a $1,500 donation on condition the Ladies' Relief Society provide a $5,500 refuge, and executors accept banker W. W. Baker's $11,000 purchase offer for his suburban home valued at $16,000.
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Clamor for Money Stirs Reading Financial Scene
A run is in progress today on the Pennsylvania Trust Company in Reading. Bank officials report all deposits are being paid and the institution is regarded as perfectly sound.
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Panama’s First President May Be Benor Duran
The article suggests that if current plans for the new isthmian republic proceed, Benor Duran would become Panama’s first president. It mentions Duran in connection with leadership of the emerging state and references May bosses in Panama.
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Federal judge blasts jurors over Dettrich indictment in Nebraska
In Omaha Judge Munger denounces the grand jury that indicted Senator Charles H. Dettrich and Postmaster Fisher for bribery. He hints the indictment may be quashed and that the panel’s secrecy breach warrants investigation. Dietrich and Fisher face bribery charges tied to Hastings post office.
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City council rejects Jacobson damage claim against streets
Grocer L. T. Jacobson seeks damages over muddy sidewalks near 722 Seventh Avenue South. Council defeats claim citing ongoing street work and delays in regrading, with attorney planning appeal to the supreme court.
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Cold Wave Grips Midwest as Temperatures Plunge
The Chicago weather report cites a 26 degree drop with zero expected today. A broad cold wave stretches from Wisconsin to Illinois and beyond, freezing conditions impacting the region. In a separate note, Del Hartine an actor faces disinheritance over a marriage with a 16 year old against her parents wishes. The couple once found success on vaudeville stages in Seattle and other western cities before their split fourteen years ago.
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Annie Rooney’s Secret New York Family Ties Revealed
Police Matron Che confirms Annie Rooney once told of a prominent New York family tie. Florence Story, second daughter of a wealthy New York physician, Dr Story, ran away from home and later lived in Seattle as an infamous public figure.
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Workers in Indianapolis Strike Over Wage Cuts
About 100 foreign workers in Indianapolis threaten a strike at dawn over raised wages and oppose new imports. More than 2300 Hungarians have been placed in the plant in the last month, fueling tensions.
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Allen Steamship orders 12000-ton turbine steamer for Atlantic run
Glasgow dispatch says the Allen Steamship company ordered a 12,000 ton turbine driven steamer from Clyde builders for the Liverpool Montreal service. The vessel is set to boost transatlantic freight and passenger traffic.
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