Four Hanged In Nevada Jail Fall
Four men were hanged at the Nevada State prison in Carson for the murder of Jack Welch. Fred Roberts of St Louis was the only one who did not confess. Linderman Levener Gorman and Roberts faced the drop at noon and 10 53 am. Gorman embraced Catholicism others Episcopal faith.
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Ore
J. P. Levener
A. L. Linderman
Stockton
Cal
Jack Welch
Humboldt County
Nevada
Carson
Linderman
Levener
Roberts
Gorman
Jeria
Celebrate City's Birthday Banquet Highlights Founders Day
The 54th Founders' Day celebration was hosted Friday night at a Washington hotel under the auspices of the chamber of commerce. Ex-Governor H. McGraw presided as speakers included Thomas Prosch Marcus Whitman Edmond Meany Kenneth Mackintosh Joseph Parry James Metkle and Rev. M. Matthews with topics ranging from Pioneer History Native Education and Seattle politics.
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Annier
Seattle
Washington
H. McGraw
Chamber of Ecommerce
Pioneer
Thomas Prosch
Marcus Whitman
Collins
Avastin Griffiths
Edmond
Meany
Science Conquers Brute Strength in Local Wrestling Match
Townsend reports Fort Worden soldier wrestler lost to Frank Cole on Friday night. Cole used clever technique to evade holds, winning the first fall in 35 minutes and the second in 30 minutes. The match showcased science over brute strength.
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Townsend
Fort Worden
Frank Cole
Science
Philadelphia fighter O'Leary draws in Milwaukee bout
In Waukee r November 18 Priday Young Erne of Philadelphia deck O'Leary fought 40 rounds before a good house and ended in a draw. Young was then matched by a manager from the Pacific Coast Athletic for a 20 round fight with Eddie in Los Angeles on December 1. The match's fate depends on the eastern weight’s result in a separate draw with O'Leary at Milwaukee.
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Waukeer
Priday Young Erne
Philadelphia
Deck O'Leary
Young
Pacific Coast Athletic
Eddie
Los Angeles
O'Leary
Milwaukee
Ordinance Aims to Save Ballard Water Rates
Iman Crichton introduced a city ordinance stating Ballard would receive reduced water rates starting January 1 if annexation to Se might occur. The measure, labeled four finsish, was deemed unnecessary but was understood to secure the rates regardless of passage.
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Iman Crichton
Ballard
Knoxville Fire Rages Through Downtown Business District
A fire swept Knoxville Tennessee this morning damaging a business district. The estimated loss stands at 259000 dollars with authorities assessing the incident as a significant urban fire. Fire crews battled the blaze as smoke rose over the city.
Phoenix Elected To Host Next American Mining Congress
The American Mining congress tentatively chose Phoenix Arizona as the meeting site but reconsidered after pressure from officers and a strong Denver faction. The board of directors will likely choose Denver. officers were elected before adjournment and members planned a plant visit to El Paso Smelting & Refining.
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Soreme News
Ace'n
EL Paso
Tex
Phoenix
Ariz
American Mining Congress
Denver
Congress
Richards
el Paso Smelting & Refining Company
Dougaa
Alaska Mining Tunnel Project Planned Near Juneau
Col W J Sutherland of London, president of the Alaska Perseverance Mining Co, authorized a Monday start on a 10 006 foot tunnel in the Silver Bow basin tapping 2200 feet below the apex. The project includes a hydrodrill like Simplon and a beach site one mile below Juneau, with a $1,000,000 cost and a three year completion. A 200 stamp mill is under construction and more will follow.
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Fe Geriene News
Aner
Juneau
Alaska
W. J. Sutherland
London
Alaska Perseverance Mining Company
Silver Bow Basin
Simplon
Acquittal in Bomb Plot Trial Shocks Barcelona Jury
In Barcelona on November 18 a jury acquitted six suspects including an anarchist accused of manufacturing bombs to kill rulers. The jury verdict ends the long trial amid tense public attention.
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Barcelona
Miss Nancy Nordlund purse loss sparks $103 risk in Seattle
North Seattle shoppers may see Miss Nancy Nordlund lose $103 unless her finder is located. The Firemen's Relief Association plans its 15th annual grand ball on November 30 at Eagle Hall. Fremont Ninth Ward club discusses a $500000 bond issue at an Odd Fellows temple meeting. Foster school fundraiser aims to build a library, after two prior entertainments. W. O. W. carnival in Georgetown nears success with Queen Charlotte and attendants arriving in carriages.
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Nancy Nordlund
Seattle
Firemen’s Relief Association of Seattle
Eaglen Hall
Seventh and Pine
Ninth Ward Improvement Club
Fremont
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Foster School
Georgetown
Charlotte
South Seattle
W. OO. W
Frickersen
Queen
White and Harney
Stole His Clothes
Romolo Tague, a local bartender, reports losing clothing valued at $200. He told police on Friday about the incident, mentioning the "fly bobs" in connection with his complaint.
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Romolo Tague
Stolen Chock From Trunk Reported at Flyer Dock
Manuel Romens identified in theft case as Tagus ascerta involved in stealing a chock from a trunk stored at the Flyer dock. Police investigate leading to possible charges and recovery efforts.
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Manuel Romens
Tagus Ascerta
Hhe
Flyer
City fire escapes to become common on Seattle buildings
Following rulings upholding city action requiring property owners to install fire escapes, the building inspector’s office is flooded with applications. It is predicted that nearly every tall Seattle structure will soon have these life saving devices installed.
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Seattle
Still on Trial for Burlington Post Office Robbery
John Slattery Ray Horr and Jack, a trio of accused safe breakers, remain on trial in federal court. Evidence points to their arrest by City Detectives Freeman and Hubbard and Sergeant Mike Powers. Police say the prisoners had no postage stamps or registered letters. A Burlington post office robbery is linked to the case. all three have prior records and local police are confident they have the right men.
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John Slattery
Ray Horr
Jack
Freeman and
Hubbard
Mike Powers
Burlington
Beatrice Boland Seeks Divorce From John Boland
Beatrice Boland files for divorce from John Boland in Ellensburg alleging cruel treatment since February marriage and fears of permanent bodily harm. She left the marital home in August and requests an unqualified divorce and alimony.
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Beastie Boland
John Boland
Ellensburg
Church Notices Deadline for Saturday Star
Church notices must reach The Star office by Thursday afternoon to ensure publication in Saturdays issue. Ed.
Sunday Sermons From Five City Churches
First Presbyterian led by Rev. M A Matthews with morning sermon The Good Samaritan on the High Seas and evening talk The Central, Moral Principle Underlying Present Day Problema Trinity Parish with Rev H H Gowan Morning sermon The Horseleech and Her Daughters and evening Ignatius, the Martyr of Antioch Boylston Avenue Unitarian W D Simonds 11 am sermon Church Federation on a Doctrinal Basis Is it Desirable talk to children Giant Hands Sunday school 10 am, church society 1 15 pm Haven Methodist F E Drake 9 45 am Sunday school, 11 am Kingdom of God Its Mode of Government, 12 15 pm class, 6 30 pm Epworth League, 7 30 pm Kingdom of God How Entered Westminster Rev J M Wilson 9 30 am Sunday school, sermons Our Great High Priest and the Priesthood of Believers I Am the Bread of Life Bat and Live
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First Presbyterian Church
M. A. Matthews
High Seas
Church Society
Haven
Methodist Episcopal Church
F. E. Drake
Kingdom of God
Epworth League
Westminster Presbyterian Church
J. M. Wilson
Sermons and Services Across Town Churches
Morning and evening sermons listed for Tabernacle Baptist Bethel Presbyterian St Marks University Place Baptist Fremont Swedish M K E First Church of Christ Scientist Theosophical Society Bethesda Faith Home and other groups with topics on Christian service heroism morality and supernatural healing. Lection schedules include talks at Epworth and Junior leagues and platform lectures by Mra Ross and Mrs Jennie Clark.
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Tabernacle Baptist Church
John M. Dean
Bible School
St. Mark's Church
J. P. Ds Liyd
Bethel Presbyterian Church
H. T. Mitchelmore
Lane Street Presbyterian Church
W. J. Clifford
C. E
University Place Baptist Church
Frank Arthur Heal
Fremont Swedish M. KE
John Ovall
the Gospel News
Epworth
Epworth League At 7:3 P. m First Church of Christ, Scientist
Theosophical Society
Max Wardall
Bethesda Faith Home
Kilbourne
H. F. Tyler
First Spiritual Society
Pythian Hall
W. C. Hodge
Mra Ross
New Thought
Germania Hall
M. E. Stevenson
Queen City
Parish Mass and Sermon Schedule Across Local Churches
St Marys Parish lists early mass and sermon with children mass at 9 30 am and 2 30 pm Sunday school times 9 30 am and 2 30 pm high mass with sermon at 8 30 am instruction and benediction at 7 30 pm Sacred Heart Church details mass times 4 00 am 8 00 am low mass 7 20 pm veapera sermon and benediction Church of the Immaculate Conception offers low mass at 7 30 and 9 30 am high mass and sermon 7 30 pm benediction and 7 30 am 10 36 am high mass with sermon
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St. Mary’s
W. J. Metz
Ral
Terry Avenus
Sacred Heart Church
Geo 4
Hild
Church of the Immaculate Geneaption
A. Sweere
Korea Has Her Say
After four hours of talks in Seoul with Marquis Ito Japan the emperor presented plans for a Japanese protectorate over Korea to the cabinet. Officials warn trouble may follow as terms are debated and possibly rejected.
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Seoul
Korea
Marquis Ito
Japan
Alaska Delegates Continue Amid Rumors and Possible Swineford Bid
The article notes ongoing rumors over Alaska delegates to Congress with Governor Swineford potentially accepting a nomination if elected. It also hints that Ryan might be displaced, though details remain unclear, reflecting a tumultuous political scene.
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Congress
Swineford
Ryan
Alaska delegates battle at convention in 1904 era report
The article recalls the Alaska convention proceedings with delegates debating voting rights for absent members, Swineford chosen as permanent chairman, and J. J. Price named delegate-at-large. Tensions surface as Carl M. Johanson’s attempt to suppress absent votes hurts Fairbanks’ congressional bid while Ankeny and Cochran clash over protocol and timing.
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Didate
Ita
Roosevelt
Bia
Alaska
Congress
A. Croan
Cornell City
J. J. Price
Tacoma
Washington
Johanson
Credentials Committee
Fairbanks
Swineford
Juneau
Ankeny
Jain P. Ankeny
United States
Walla Walla
Judge Cochran
Nome
Captain Francis Tuttle Urges Winter Wait for Arctic Whalers
Captain Tuttle of the revenue cutter Rush says whalers trapped in the Arctic may not escape. He spoke in San Francisco after learning from Captain Codfish of the William Baylies that the fleet is in distress. He proposes delaying rescue until spring and then sending the Bear to relieve the crew.
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Francis Tuttle
Revenue Cutter
Rush
Arctic
San Francisco
Codfish
William Baylies
Tuttle
Bear
Stowaways Reach Way Port From Mexican Port
Franz EB Carlson, 19, a Russian Finn, and Walstrom deserted the Seabell Brown at Quaymas Mexico and fled to Way Port aboard the Alice McDonald. Carlson claims his father is in Seattle. Walstrom says his father lives in New York. Immigration law classifies them as without standing and likely deportation. if they sign on a vessel and return as crew they may be admitted upon a $2 head tax.
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Port Townsend
Franz EB. Carlson
Seattle
Alice McDonald
Quaymas
Mex
Carlson
Walstrom
Seabell Brown
Cardiff
Finland
New York
Favor Sea Level Canal Declared by Engineers Board
Washington observers report the board of consulting engineers endorsed a sea level canal after lengthy study. French Dutch and German engineers agreed it costs more and longer to build but would shorten ocean voyages by avoiding multiple locks. An official statement awaits the president’s review next January.
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Washington
Board of Consulting Engineers
France
Holland
Germany
Doctor Guilty in Family Murder Case
Governor Walter L. Kline announces a verdict finding Dr. Oliver guilty of murdering his father, mother, and brother in Dayton Ohio. Kline labels Haugh a criminal of rare cunning and fiendishness in this historic case.
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Dayton, D
Walter L. Kline
Oliver
Launch races on the Tacoma waters near Beattie and Tacoma
The motor-launch Union built by Campbell Brothers finished a 2:05 p.m. run from the bell buoy at West Beattie to Robinson's park midway to Tacoma, then raced back against the Tacoma steam-launch Tillacoom. Union crew included Vince Faben Charlie Plympton Cyrus Chandler and George Woodhouse. Tillamook owners and makers rode the Tacoma. Purse included small cash and an endorsed 103 check.
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Union
Vince Faben
Chariie Plympton
Cyrus Chandler
George &. Woodhouse
Tillamook
Tacoma
Labor Federation Passes Sympathy Resolution for Russian Strikers
In Pittsburg on November 18 the Federation of Labor adopted a sympathy and condolence resolution for Russian strikers after defeated a prior $1,000 contribution. It endorsed government control of all telegraph companies and urged labor to oppose anti organized labor candidates. A resolution denouncing Gompers and rival leaders as plutocrats received no attention.
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Tain
General Chaffee to retire early next year in California
Washington reports General Chaffee met with the president to arrange retirement around February 1. He plans to move his family to California while the army’s leadership is set by placing Corbin and Bates in top posts before their own retirements.
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Washington
Chaffee
California
Corbin
Bates
Seattle council clashing over franchise and common-use clause
City hall debate centers on publishing costs for the franchise and who pays. Contention grows as council members shift positions on common use, with petitions signed by about 5,000 residents and business groups backing broader rights. Gill’s tirade targets opposing peers while Burnett’s flip-flop shocks the room.
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Seattle Electric Bunch
Gill
Mullen
Benjamin
Burnett
Conway
Zbinden
Murphy
North
Ballard Annexation Debate Draws Hostile Reactions
Citizens opposed to Ballard annexation hissed the speaker as J T Armstrong refuted Crouch arguments for joining Seattle. He claimed to have secured county funds through the Scandinavian American Bank, then noted Washington National Bank offered to handle warrants this year.
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Ballard
J. T. Armstrong
Thompson
Crouch
Seattle
Washington National Bank
Armstrong
Ballard Annexation Debate Sparks Bitter City Politics
The crowd erupts as A N Raven mocks Seattle officials and real estate motives while Crouch defends Ballard against annexation with sharp personal jibes. The North Star lodge hosts a second annual bazaar and entertainment to support temperance efforts.
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North Star Lodge
G. T
Eighth and
Olive
Hats That Stand Out From Our Lineup
An old advertisement for E. N. Brooks & Co. offers hats priced at 3.00 with emphasis on style, character and quality from 1881 on Second Avenue.
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E. N. Brooks & Co
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