Debates on War Debt and City Crime In Seattle
The Star reports on global debt risks and war deterrence amid Russian and German leadership changes while noting England and Japan. It critiques public fear of crime in Seattle and defends reporting, recounting a police court incident with Big Bill Shepherd and warnings about bunco schemes targeting Klondike miners.
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Japan
Russia
Potsdam
William
England
Europe
Big Bill’ Shephard
Star
Bunco
Klondike
Cape Nome
Ground action in Manila theater prompts troops and leadership shifts
Manila dispatch notes continued fighting as awaiting reinforcements. Gen Schwane troops through Ca bite province resume operations, suffering five casualties including Captains Safford and Gerry. Debates arise over Bra los headship. Gen Grant blocked reinforcements while Schwane leads expedition.
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Manila
Matl
Schwane
Cavite
Lawton
Schwan
Safford
Gerry
Thirteenth Infantry
Otis
Grant
Bacoo-Imua
Ling
Iike
City Attorney Seeks Help Over Mounting Damage Suits
Andrew J. Ryan, Chicago city attorney, appeals for relief as damage suits top 70 million dollars with about 2100 cases on the court calendars. He faces pressure from judges and claims a conspiratorial mix of lawyers and expert physicians increases filings. He requests five additional trial lawyers and cites rotten sidewalk conditions as the root cause to curb out of court settlements.
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Chicago
Andrew J. Ryan
Muste
Ryan
Finance Committee
Commissioner of Public Works
Local letter-carriers adopt campaign hats
At a recent meeting the local letter-carriers association voted to issue army style campaign hats for all carriers. The change standardizes headgear for postal workers and marks a uniform shift in attire.
Y M C A Ladies Auxiliary Hopes to Raise 25000
Saturday banquet of the Y M C A Ladies Auxiliary elected A Robinson H C Ewing J Cathcart Wm M Calhoun J W Efaw F C Harper Wm D Wood and Austin E B Griffiths as directors with Roger Greene reelected trustee A campaign to raise 25000 to pay off debts reported 11500 still needed and volunteers began the effort at the association parlors this morning.
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Association
A. Robinson
H.C. Ewing
J. Cathcart
Wm. M. Calhoun
J. W Efaw
F.C. Harper
Wm. D. Wood
Austin EB. Griffiths
Roger Greene
Jeanie Chartered to Ship Grain to San Francisco
The steamer Jeanie has been chartered by Pacific Coast Steamship to carry a cargo of grain to San Francisco. The move ties into supplying the army in the Philippines and showcases Beattle as a superior shipping point for Philippine supplies over San Francisco. The Jeanie is a well known Sound steamer with many trips from this port to Alaska.
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Jeanie
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
San Francisco
Philippines
Beattle
Sound
Alaska
Arlington enterprise launches with strong debut
The Arlington Washington paper arrived Saturday morning as an independent publication led by editor Verne L Joslyn. It pledges political independence and focus on Stillaguamieh valley interests. The issue number one is described as very good.
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Arlington, Wash
Enterprise
Verne L. Joslyn
Stillaguamieh Valley
Marguerite Fishing Steamer Sinks at Pacific Wharf
The fishing steamer Marguerite, owned by Capt. H. H. McDonald of the Skagit Queen, sank at the Pacific Fish company wharf after Saturday night’s gale. Estimated value about $4,000, length 58 feet, tonnage 16.
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Marguerite
Pacific Fish Company
H. H. McDonald
Skagit
Objection Over Schools Spark Political Freeze in Wabash
In Camden township patrons protested against appointing Roseor Dillon as teacher, both Republicans, while Allison, a Republican trustee, refused to change appointm ent for political reasons. Pupils withdrawn, mornings reported empty, truancy officers prepare legal action under compulsory education law.
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Wabash
Ind
Camden Township
Allison
Roseor Dillon
Dillon
Fuel Price Note From Seattle Telegraph
Wood costs 2.25 dollars per load in a brief notice from the Seattle Fuel Co. The item lists telephone contact for the company.
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Tel
Seattle Fuel Co
Record for high wages at Illinois Steel Works
The South Chicago Illinois Steel Works announces a new wage advance for steel rail workers, creating a world record for high pay. About 300 workers will see raises effective January 1 under a sliding scale tied to rail price fluctuations, with monthly earnings rising from 150 to over 300 dollars for some, while none fall below 150.
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Chicago
Nova
Chicago Villa
Illinois Steel Works
Witness Steel Works
Mutiny in Dewey's Home Stuns Washington Crowd
In Washington on November 20 a mutiny threatens Admiral Dewey’s honeymoon. Kate Wilder, a mulatto ringleader, challenges the marriage by claiming disapproval of his Chinese valet and his wife. A scullery meeting follows as Dewey’s household fractures amid a plan to gain admission to the dining room and a formal band performance.
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Admiral Dewey
Manila
Kate Wilder
Tine
Dewey
Waldorf
Aetoria
New York
M. Vallfucce
Burley to Face Australian Smith in Boxing Camp
Nick Burley begins intensive training today under Louis Weinenbacher for a planned bout with Australian Billy Smith. Burley vows he can beat Smith and says Weinenbacher prepared him for the Godfrey fight as both teams eye a win in coming showdowns.
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Nick Burley
Billy Smith
Burley
Smth
Louis Weinenbacher
Godfrey
Yale
Lafayette
Pennsylvania
California
Oregon
Berkeley
Northwest
Washington
U. of W
Wilson's
Business College
I N
Hilly Smith
Smith
Jimmy Doyle
Fred Geary
Lee
Hawthorne Club
Montana
Dawson
Wilson
Peter Jackson
Athletic Ball
Mallard
Arthur Walker
Jackson
Young Cheynek
Joe” Gregg
Mickey Welch
Frank Kenneally
the Portiana Kid
Dairymen Convene in North Yakima December
The seventh annual convention of the State Dairyman's Association meets in North Yakima from December 28, with the Commercial club bearing all expenses. Prof. C F Curtis of Iowa will address the gathering, and practical tests and experiments will be conducted on the convention stage.
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State Dairyman's Association
North Yakima
C. F. Curtis
Iowa
Cook Wants a Life Position in Breach of Promise Suit
Miss Christine Storgen, about 44, sued Carl Pincher Mansen for 10000 damages alleging breach of promise of marriage. Hansen, formerly cook to the plaintiff, who weighed 24 pounds, was arrested for blackmail and James N. Peterson, 40, was held as an accomplice. Both are in the Tombea prison. suit papers served three weeks ago.
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New York
Mies
Christine Storgen
Carl Pincher Mansen
Miss Christine
Hansens
Hansen
James N. Peterson
Tombea
Emancipation of Labor Sermon At University Church
Rev. W. D. Simonds preached on The Emancipation of Labor from the University church pulpit last evening. He traced wage earners from slavery to the present free system and urged optimistic views of laboring classes' future progress. Also, 25 samples of Wallin Walla wheat were collected by McGahey for the Paris exposition.
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University Church
W. D. Simonds
Victor Hugo
Wallin Walla
McGahey
This Man Had Two Lungs
Coroner’s physician Miller reports three well developed lungs found in the body of Frank McDermott after autopsy near Haverford. Local doctors note an unusual condition of having more than the ordinary two lungs. Lungs to be sent to the University of Pennsylvania Museum.
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Norristown
Frank McDermott
Miller
Haverford
University of Pennsylvania Museum
Peerless Miowr Mill Project Signals Investment Opportunity
The Peerless Miowr Mill in the ecity will use the latest machinery as director T. Kelsey Jr travels East to review flour mill appliances. The venture, backed by Kelsey Payne Armitage, is pitched as a strong investment as flour demand rises with hard times.
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Peerless
T. Kelsey, Jr
Leneat
Mesara
Kelsey, Payne & Armitage
Seattle
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First Ave
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Louis Klodt
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Madison
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