Tragic Hilda Wreck Claims Scores in Snow Storm
Reports from St. Malo Brest and London detail the steamer Hilda wreck after losing bearings in a blizzard. About 99 to 126 souls aboard are feared drowned with 15 bodies recovered. lifeboats and survivors noted, including five saved by the Ada. Notables among the dead or missing include various officers and civilians.
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Gardsale Is Wrecked Off Cape Horn
The British ship Gards Nie was wrecked off Cape Horn near Patagonia after leaving the mouth of the Columbia. The crew escaped unharmed and were later reported safe in Patagonia.
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Y Beripos News
Portland
Ore
Navy
Columbia
Cape Horn
Patagonia
What Shall Be Done With Tom Wilson
Tom Wilson, 49, long a city nuisance and public health worry, refuses treatment and drifts between facilities. He is now at the Wayside Mission, opposed by county commissioners and ordered kept off streets. The board of health recommends the county assume care and treatment until a future provision is found.
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Ludlow
Wilson
Ballinger
Board of Health
Seattle Man Captures An Escaped Convict
In Olympia on November 20 a Seattle man, M. B. of Seattle, chairman of the state board of control, captured Charles Whittley, an escaped convict first jailed for burglary in 1899. Whittley fled Walla Walla prison on November 11, 1900 and had not been seen here until Kincaid’s report led to Tenino where arrest followed. He was brought to Olympia without resistance while visiting his aged father near the city.
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Seattle
Tate Board of Control
Charles Whittley
Walla Walla
Kincaid
Tenino
Whittley
W. T. Perkins
R. Shepard
Nome
Burglary Charge Arises Over Broadway Pharmacy Theft
Detectives Adama and Corbett awakened J. L. Ben and Dan Hickey at 9 AM to answer burglary charges. The two chauffeurs are accused of stealing a quantity of whisky from the basement of the Broadway Pharmacy several days prior.
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Corbett
J. L. Ben
Dan Hickey
Broadway Fle “Company
Broadway
British alarm spreads as rioting fears rise
British pundits meet at the consulate to demand calm amid Loyalist unrest. In Fat ersburg a workers reform push is reported. Nagasaki dispatch notes 600 Russian POWs mutinous aboard Vladimir and Baronesi with Japanese troops and police sent to support aboard Boronesi. Admiral Rojestvensky is aboard the Boronesi.
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Opesan
Nagasaki
Vladivostok
Vladimir
Baronesi
Admiral Rojestvensky
The Joys of Seattle Cartoon Sparks Sunset Frustration
A hospital call for a doctor was followed by repeated wrong numbers and no answer from Sunset Central. The cartoon by Tom Thuriby hints at a tragic miscommunication in the city, drawing sharp humor from the delay in reaching the physician and friends.
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Sunset Central
Tom Thuriby
Benneath
Sunset Company
Open Letter Attacks John Cort Over Seattle Theaters
The author questions John Cort, manager of the Grand Opera House and Seattle Theater, accusing him of duplicity for promoting respectable shows while allowing degrading productions like the London Gaiety Girls at nearby venues. The piece urges cleaner theater management and condemns the moral double standard in Seattle's stage scene.
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John Cort
Grand Opera House
Seattle
Tenderloin
Dr. Jekyl
Mr. Hyde
United States
McDonald Relapse After Shooting Injury
Ray E. McDonald, shot November 3 by George Beede, suffered a relapse. Friends fear possible fatal consequences, but hospital officials stated Monday that his condition is not dangerous though slow to recover and he is not in immediate danger.
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Ray E. McDonald
George Beede
McDonald
Antis Hold CARD If Ballard Annexation Fails
Ballard anti annexationists threaten to challenge the December 5 special election, claiming the petition is defective because it would rename Ballard to North Seattle. They argue annexed areas lose their original name and must become part of the city as named.
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Ballard
Seattle
Ballard Annexation Fight Bakes Into Ballot Battle
The Ballard annexation drive to Seattle hits a legal snag over naming rights. Officials say it is too late to fix the petition. the election proceeds with a potential injunction. Ballard remains a focal point in local politics as factions rail over the issue.
Burton trial resumes as government presents case
The second trial of Senator Burton opened before Judge Vandeventer in St Louis. Col D M Hanadell arrives to testify again for the United States. The jury is selected quickly as government prosecutors lay out telegram evidence claimed to be sent from the senate and paid for by government funds.
Taft to Speak in Kansas City at Commercial Club
Secretary Taft arrived in Kansas City today and will address the Commercial Club that evening. The Bank Clearings section notes large totals for November 20 1906 and a comparative November 20 1904 reference. The library bulletin lists football topics from science to fiction.
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Library Bulletin
Taft
Kansas
Kansas City
Comercial Club
Santa Fe Officials Eye Extensions to Seattle in Interview
In San Francisco on November twentieth President Ripley of the Santa Fe system said a major expansion is planned. A party of Santa Fe officials arrived for inspection and outlined extensive improvements including lines to lumber districts in the north with a possible extension to Seattle.
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Harriman System
San
Santa FE Offi
Tillicum Victor Wins Tacoma Seattle Race
The Tillicum steam launch won the Tacoma to Seattle course race on Monday afternoon in one hour 20 minutes and 90 seconds. It led from the start, running rings around the Union before a note of competition as the Union beat the Flyer by ten minutes after leaving Tacoma at noon with the Flyer.
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Tillcum
Tacoma- Seattle
Motor Boat Union
Tillicum
Union
Theatrical Magnates Will Sue the City
Theaters in Seattle threaten a damage suit against the city over a proposed 13 foot regrade on Third Avenue. More than 26 companies fear cancelled bookings and losses from the plan. New York attorneys say the city is liable for damages and may face a United States court action if regrade proceeds without reparations.
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New York
Third Avenue
Corporation
Scott
Lincoln Hotel
United States
Alaska delegates weigh bonds and mining rules at convention
The Alaska convention opened with Senator Piles urging unity and support for territorial government. Delegates debated electing three congressional representatives, favored mine and mining record amendments, and considered reducing annual assessment work to 25 dollars with a banquet invitation from the chamber of commerce.
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Dick Ryan
Carl M. Johanson
Alaska
Washington
Piles
Senator Piles
Alaska Sea
Yukon
Union
Judge Cochran
Nome
Railinger
McGraw
Chamber of Commerce
Butler
Prince Louis Sails for Gibraltar Amid Farewell Tour
Prince Louis and his entourage depart New York aboard the Maine with Rear Admiral Evans aboard. About 200 British sailors reported missing earlier. 200 later reappeared before ships weighed anchor as the fleet sailed for Gibraltar.
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Gibaraltar
Maine
Evans
Jackies
JAPANESE SUES FOR WAGES AFTER ORDEAL AT SEA
K Oya a Japanese seaman sues in federal court for 89 dollars 38 cents wages claimed since sailing from San Diego aboard the Benjamin F Packard under Captain St Clair. He alleges assault by a mate Mark or treatment of the cook left him wounded and seeking wages before leaving the ship. He libels the vessel and reserves rights to tackle and fixtures as security.
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Benjamin F. Packard
San
Oya
Mike Christian
Chris
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