Settlement Talk Hushed Up In Anthracite Hearing
In Scranton on November 21 counsel for both sides hold a meeting aiming for an amicable agreement before next week to relieve the commission from further evidence. Operators’ lawyers travel to New York for talks with the coal president. Judge Gray and others neither deny nor confirm a compromise. Darrow says he will speak after tonight’s session.
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Counse
New York
Coal Presidente
Box of Stones Not Gold Dust Sparks Seattle Rumor
A circulating tale claimed a lost express package holding 20000 in gold dust was found in a Seattle heap. Police say the wooden box contained only Alaska ore, and they charge officials with concealing knowledge of the loss from a Transfer Company wagon.
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Seattle
Alaska
J. B. Metcalfe
Wheer
Pacific
Brock
Fort Crage
Witness John James testifies on Northern Securities stock holdings
William James a director of Northern Securities Co testified at Joys hearing in the state merger case. He owns 356000 shares of the Great Northern and 6000 of the Northern Pacific and 16000 additional Northern Pacific stock. He said the holding company to control the two roads had been discussed before the merger but there was an understanding of perpetual control. The case adjourned until December 8.
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New York
William James
Northern Securities Co
Joy
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Hill
James
Washington, D. C
Theodore Roosevelt
Washington
Henry McBride
Alexander B
Globe Clothing Co
Seattle
Globe Clothing Company
America
Globe
Northwest
Bie
Mechanics’ Clothing Co
Moran and Harris Sentenced to Ten Years in Penitentiary
Moran was convicted of attempt to commit highway robbery in the superior court this afternoon after aiming to hold up a man on Washington Street on Oct 5. Harris pleaded guilty, and both received 10 year sentences from Judge Griffin. The article notes a crowded store at 19 Cleveland Avenue during the big event.
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Moran
Washin Street
George Harris
Griffin
Seattle Public Library Receives Carnegie Gift Documents
Seattle officials submitted proof that Andrew Carnegie fulfilled his 200000 gift for a new public library. The library board sent copies of city council resolutions, site purchase ordinance, land deed, and corporation counsel certificate to Carnegie’s secretary in Pittsburgh. When approved, the board may draw on Carnegie’s cashier for the funds.
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Coplea
Seattle
Andrew Careneale
Carnegie
A. G. Pranks
Pittsburg
Library Board
Eliy
Carnesie
Pathetic abuse case prompts humane society inquiry
Special Officer Ridgway investigates a 15 year old crippled woman named Hoffman found in a drug store. She alleges beatings by her son in law C N Noyes at 210 Seventh Avenue South and contemplates suicide. Authorities consider sending her to a farm and pursuing possible prosecution.
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the Humane Society
Hoffman
Washington Street
Occidental Avenues
C. N Noyes
Seventh Avenue South
Noyes
Erteeie
Hermann
Miss Gore's History and Murder Case Update
Miss Eilen Gore, born in San Francisco, studied in Paris after divorcing Juan Sanches and returning to the city. The Russian officer is detained over her alleged murder. Evidence indicates a pistol was taken from a case. details about Rydenzendkt remain unclear.
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Eilen Gore
San Francisco
Bilis Street
Juan Sanches
Chicago
Paris
Miss Gore
Rydenzendkt
Miner Inmates Framed By Poor House Autopsy Claims
Commission testimony in Scranton details that 70 percent of Wilkes-Barre poorhouse inmates were miners. Autopsies allegedly showed blackened lungs and long term damage after leaving mining. Reverend Peter Roberts recalled. Darrow cites Roberts' book to challenge operators. Poverty cited as forcing families to live on about 476 dollars yearly.
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Scranton
Navy
Mutler
Wilkenbarre
Gibbons
Peter Roberta Waa
Darrow
Sloop Hatch Break-In and Port Post Office Theft
Police notes report a crowd of boys broke into the forward hatch of Jacob Johns sloop at the foot of Wall Street last night and stole provisions. Mrs. Alice Roper lost a purse containing 59 dollars and a 365 check at the post office. the purse vanished while she stood at the stamp window.
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Jacob Johns
Wall Street
Alice Roper
Park Board to Seek 1400 for Pioneer Place Renovation
At a park commissioners meeting the board decided to ask the council for a 1400 appropriation to fund quick park improvements next month. Planned work includes iron railings around Pioneer Square and the Second Avenue Yesler Street corner, plus a refurbished bandstand.
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Board of Park Commissioners
Emall Park
Pioneer Equere
Second Avenue
Yesler
Blackeam Thoy
Bawne
The Globe Clothing Co. Alexander Gridge President
Alexander Gridge is named president of The Globe Clothing Co. in a corporate leadership update. The move positions Gridge to steer operations and strategic growth for the apparel company.
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the Globe Clothing CO
Alexander Gridge
Seventeen Prisoners to Walla Walla Penitentiary
Sheriff Cudihee and Sheriff-elect Frank Bower with Sheriff Zimmerman escort 17 inmates to the state peniteniary at Walla Walla this afternoon. Fourteen prisoners hail from King county while three were convicted in Snohomish county.
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Peter Zimmerman
Frank Bower
Snohommah County
Walla Walla
King County
Bnohomish County
Human Bones Feature in Damage Suit Trial
In Seattle, John F. Kroeger vs Seattle Electric Company, a trial opened with medical testimony and the display of a skeleton marked Exhibit A. Defense aims to link Kroeger’s gaunt appearance to consumption rather than accident injuries, as nervousness showed during the session. The proceedings paused with the skeleton veiled and are expected to continue the next day.
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John F. Kroeger
Seattle Electric Company
C. Hughes
A. Kohton
Aintiff
Kroeger
President weighs tariff reform and extra session
Washington reports the president focused on tariff revision in cabinet today. He plans an extra session to study the issue thoroughly and form a commission to gather information for informed House deliberations, wary of potential deadlock.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Appeai
Seubtten
Weather Forecast for Seattle and Vicinity Tonight and Saturday
Forecast calls for fair conditions in Seattle and surrounding area tonight and Saturday. Winds shift from light to fresh and flow east to southeast during the period.
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Seattle
Vicinity
Bargain Shoes Offered At Northwestern Shoe Co
Bargains in men s shoes advertised by Northwestern Shoe Co at 819 Avenue. Log ging shoes and better values in various styles promoted as reliable and well made for customers to visit and compare.
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Northwestern Shoe Co
Social events sweep Fremont area with dances and gatherings
A string of parties and club events fill the week from Good Templars Hall in Fremont to Hawke Hall and Littie's. Miss Ruth Schram hosted a tea, Miss Margaret Adamend and Harry Eugene Kourie plan a December wedding, and the Ladies guild of St. Mark's organizes a Christmas sale. A Twin Baby Clothes Pin Dance is set by Crown Circle No. 128 in Newell's Hall with tickets available.
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Good Templara
Fremont
Eheetrical Workers’ Union
Hawke Hall
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Littie
Little’s Hall
Mis
Marcus M. Liter
Fifteenth Avenue
Aldertreet
John Schram
Ruth Schram
Terry Avenue
Madison Street
Margaret Adamend
Harry Eugene Kourie
Ladies’ Guild
St. Mark's Church
M. J. Carkeek
Storen Avenue
Ninth Avenue
Queen City Club
Ranke Hall
Crown Circle No
Newell's Hall
South Seattle
Funeral for Aaron Mercer Held at Bonney & Stewart
Funeral services for Aaron Mercer of Mouth Mark were held at 1 o clock this afternoon from the chapel of Bonney and Stewart. The notice notes the service time and location as part of the obituary record.
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Aaron Mercer
Mark
Hedd
Chapel
Bonney & Stewart
Pioneer Mercer Remembered in Oregon History
Mount Pleasant cemetery burial marks the end of a pioneer, Mr. Mercer, who arrived in Oregon in 1252 and later moved to this state. Many pioneers and longtime residents attended the funeral in the city.
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Mount Pleasant
Mr. Mercer
Pacific Northwest
Oregon
Prniie
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