Thirty-Five Laborers Burned to Death in Altoona Fire
A blaze at a shanty 18 miles east of Altoona, Pennsylvania, killed thirty five laborers and seriously burned fifteen others. The frame bunkhouse housed 18 percent laborers on a venla railroad improvement project and started from an overheated stove. With only one door and many windows, the fire trapped workers as panic and stampedes ensued, many fighting to reach the exit while others tried to retrieve money from banks after payday.
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Altoona
Venla Railroad
Steve
Chief urges women to fight back against pocketbook thieves
Police chief urges women to scratch, bite, kick, and stab with a hatpin during purse snatching threats. He condemns failing to prosecute attackers and advises wearing pockets, concealing valuables, and carrying a revolver or sharp umbrella as deterrents.
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Sullivan
Aseallanta
Thief Robs Judge Griffin and Other Late Notices
A thief stole Judge Arthur E. B. Griffin's valued shotgun from his home on 1224 Avenue North after observing the gun in its usual place three days earlier. The incident accompanies other notes including a $25 000 damages judgment in a death case and a request by Seattle Humane Society to appoint J Vaupell as special deputy sheriff without pay. Also reported: transcontinental railroads announce passenger fare cuts to points east of Chicago effective December 1 as a response to Soo Line pricing.
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Arthur EB. Griffin
Sucport
Avenue North
Seattle Humane Society
J. Vaupell
Vaupell
Chicago
Soo Line
Soo
Happenings About Town Jury Rules For Defendant In Seattle Electric Suit
A Superior Court jury returned a verdict in favor of the Seattle Electric Company in the suit brought by Mrs. R. Hightower seeking 400 damages for personal injuries. The company has appealed to the superior court in the case involving Mrs. N. J. Halverson.
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Morris’ Court
Seattle Electric Company
R. Hightower
Schwab Family to Dedicate New St Thomas Korman Church
Charles M Schwab and Mrs Schwab will attend the dedication of the new St Thomas Korman Catholic church at Braddock tomorrow. The building cost 125000 dollars as a gift from the Schwabs to the parish. Bishop Canevin of Pittsburg will lead the dedicatory ceremonies with other bishops and many priests.
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Pittsburg
Charles M. Schwab
Steel Trust
Popular German Ambassador and His American Wife Return to Washington
The popular German ambassador and his American wife leave summer quarters in New Hampshire and travel back to Washington. Described as among the most attractive ladies in the diplomatic corps.
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New Hampshire
Washington
Diplomatic Corps
City Budget Hears Sewers Latona Brooklyn Funding
The finance committee will discuss extra funds Monday for Latona and Brooklyn sewer completion. Health checks on Latona area sewers and school vaults follow scarlet fever concerns amid several local cases. A new water main for the district is also proposed, with opposition delays noted.
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City Council
Wwe Elock
Latona
Brooklyn
Board of Public Works
Murphy
Ludlow
Coombe
Latena
Wron
Lidiow
Fire and Water Committee
Cownell
Counell
Ninth and Second Avenues
Northlake Avenue
Porty-fifth Street
Board of Pubile Works
B. F. Day School
Tragedy on Interarbat tracks leaves unidentified man dead
A man lying on the Interarbat tracks near Ofirten was killed by train No 34 bound for Seattle at 9 26 PM. He could not be identified, described as middle aged and heavyset, possibly intoxicated. The motorman could not stop in time. bystanders noted the rapid approach and the mangled body. Police also report other local disturbances and warrants issued for several arrests.
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Ofirten
Seattle
O'Brien
Osborne
Night masquerade ball by Seattle Newsboys union
The waxtra callers of Seattle plan their eleventh annual masquerade ball under the Newsboys' union auspices tonight. Since November 24, 1902 the boys have celebrated in grand style.
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Seattle
Newsboys’ Union
Fighters Arrested Halt Canadian Boxing Show in Vancouver
Vancouver report says the Seiger-Queenan bout was canceled due to two fighters jailed on highway robbery charges. Police alleged the pair drew most match earnings from residents while threatening spectators, and the Queenan-Seiger result was declared a draw.
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Reagan
Chamberlain
Chaip
Atte Association
Queenan-Seiger
Queenan
Wile
Fitzsimmons Favorite In World Heavyweight Title Fight
In San Francisco on November 21 Robert Fitzsimmons is favored to beat George Gardner as four days remain before the world light heavyweight title bout. Crowd interest runs high with bets leaning to Fitzsimmons though Gardner has supporters who see a surprise. Gardner, younger and in prime, argues Fitzsimmons’ punching power may counter his own edge.
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Ban
Francisco
Robert Pitseimmann
George Gardner
Fitzsimmons
Gardner
Pitzrimimot
Gardner le
Jack Root
Fort Pirie
Lowell
Fitasimmons
Fitesimmons
Fitseimmons
Baltimore Beauty Dominates Maryland Swimming Club
Mary I. West of Baltimore has been crowned the Maryland Swimming Club champion and awarded a medal for her water skill. She learned to swim in a country pond without formal instruction and favors swimming as exercise and safe recreation for women.
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Baltimore
Mad
Portland Beats Los Angeles in 13–11 Baseball Thriller
In Los Angeles on November 21 the Portland team defeated the home squad 13 to 11. The Law Loos committed notably poor fielding errors and all other games were postponed due to rain.
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Los Angeles
Portland
Law Loos
Washington Wins Coast Championship in Narrow Safety Victory
Washingtonsecured the Coast championship with a 2 to 6 safety that proved decisive in a tense game against Nevada. Freizell starred for Washington, while Speidell’s efforts kept Nevada competitive. the crowd of over 1,000 roared as Washington earned the title and Nevada prepared for a Tacoma showdown with Puget Sound University.
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University of Washington
Nevada
Friexell
College Wells
Athletic Park
Rob Lindsey
Col. Lindsey
Pretzell
Speidell
McBimon
Washington
Freigell
Wee
Beattihe
Freizell
Sighet
Boeldel
Nevada Boys
Denny, Hall
University
Seattle
Tacoma
Seattle and Portland High Schools Clash at Athletic Park
The Seattle and Portland high schools meet at Athletic Park this afternoon with Seattle seeking a share of the Northwest title. Portland arrives after a trip and signals to limber up, while Seattle coach Bhorts has the team playing with energy and speed, aiming to match Spokane for the championship and follow with a game against Spokane next Saturday.
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Seattle
Portland
Athletic Park
Spokane
Bhorts
University
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