Riggins Defends Trusts and Railroads at Congress
P Riggins of Beaumont Texas told the Trans Mississippi congress that radical speakers misread the topics. He introduced a resolution to modify the rate law saying the rate bill hinders railroad extensions. L Ivane of St Louis denied the bill blocks extensions by OC and OTennantlary of Omaha, the only woman delegate, spoke against the interstate commerce commission ruling that newspapers could not exchange advertising for transportation.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Kansas City
P. Riggins
Beaumont
Tex
Congress
L. Ivane
St Louis
Robbers Kill Clerk in Arkansas City Hotel Standoff
Two robbers attempted a hotel robbery in Arkansas City on November 29. They shot and killed clerk William Gaff and actor Halpin before the victims could raise their hands. The gunmen escaped.
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Scrippe Telegraph Service
Arkansas City
St. Hotel
William Gaff
Halpin
Caruso Fined in New York Court
The great Italian singer Caruso was convicted of annoying women in the park and fined 10 dollars in New York court. Prosecutor Mattot hints more charges may follow the singer. The piece also notes the newly formed National Jewelers' Union Local 31 and its early membership.
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Beripos Telegraph Service
New York
Carusa
Mattot
Caruso
Robber Halts Man With Revolver Threat On Rail Tracks
A man walking along railroad tracks was halted by a robber who produced a revolver and demanded surrender. The assailant fled as the victim cried for help, pursued by officers Martrude Smith and Mason who joined the chase. a suspect named James Murphy surfaced but could not be identified.
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Balo
Martrude
Smith
Mason
James Murphy
Salo
Park board objects to paying for lights at parks
The park board opposed city light charges for lights in parks boulevards and park buildings and voted to discontinue lighting at the shelter in Denny park. If forced to pay the city would invite competitive bids from Seattle Electric and Seattle Tacoma Power and award the contract to the lowest bidder.
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Park Board
Denny Park
Seattle Electric
Seattle Tacoma Power Company
Adams Begins His Life as Convict at McNeills Island Prison
Edward Adams, labeled No. 60, arrived at McNeils Island Prison on Wednesday evening and was placed in cell 16 after a shaved head and prison stripes. He showed quiet, compliant behavior, chatted with others, and was expected to be made a trusty with potential light duties. The report notes his nonchalant demeanor and speculation he may become a model prisoner with a probable release in July 1912, labeled No. 50 U. S. P.
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Cook
M'Neill Island
Edward Adama
Clitman
Wilmus
Adams
McNeils Ialand
Hallagen
Tacoma
Hanlagan
Adame
Tian
Oregon
Adena
State railroad commission seeks broader public utility power
The Olympia based state railroad commission will ask the legislature to expand its powers to include jurisdiction over electric light and power lines water companies express lines and all public service corporations.
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Star
Olympia
State Railroad Commission
Church Officials Inspect Old Methodist Church for Fire Safety
Building Inspector W N G Place and Fire Chief Ralph A Cook, directed by the mayor and board of public works, reported on the third and Pine corner church. They found only the basement safe enough for concerts and theatrical performances, with the rest deemed unsafe.
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W. N. G. Place
Ralph A. Cook
Board of Public Works
Third and Pine
Will Confer With Yukon Governor on Exposition
Godfrey Chealander special commissioner of the A Y P exposition sails to Vancouver to confer with Yukon Governor W E B Meinnis who plans to press for approval and funding of a building and the exposition's maintenance during his Ottawa parliament visit.
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Godfrey Chealander
Vancouver
W. E. B. MeInnis
Yukon Territory
Meinnis
Ottewa
Jennings Divorce Case Taken Under Advisement
The Jennings divorce case was taken under advisement after additional witnesses were examined in a sensational suit involving alleged spiritualist practices toward the couple’s seven year old daughter. Mrs Minnie Jennings, a noted seancer, sues for divorce and custody with her office in the Denny block.
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Itrater
Jennings
Currington seeks restraining order against city officials
In a superior court complaint Currington asks for a restraining order to block Mayor Moore and Chief Wappenstein from arresting him on sight. He alleges he was arrested on November 19 and released without charges, while the chief had ordered his detention for vagrancy if seen on the streets again.
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the Star
Cook
Moore
Enyore
Seattle
Wappenstein
United States
Inss
Benstein
Mayor Moore
Jobo Currington
Currington
Real Estate Men Prepare Banquet Plans in Seattle
Members of the Seattle Real Estate association map an annual banquet to be held early in December. The group will hold its first annual meeting about a week later. George F. Meacham C J Riley and Henry Broderick head the committee in charge.
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Seattle Real Eatate Association
George F. Meacham
C. J. Riley
Henry Broderick
Peary Arrives in Canada Receives Warm Welcome
Lieut. Peary and the Roosevelt with crew reached Sydney Nova Scotia in the morning. His wife greeted the explorer first as natives and friends from the United States hosted a reception.
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Scrippe Telegraph Service
Sydney
Lieut. Peary
Roosevelt
United States
Cruelty Alleged in Bothell Horse Case
A case of cruelty to a lame horse involves J. W. Stetmey of a Bothell area ranch who purchased a horse from Mediugh's Broadway to drive to Woodenville. The horse had a torn hoof and severe injuries, screaming and bleeding, prompting Detective Vaupell to intervene after a telephone call to police. The rancher was held on a $20 bond.
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J. W. Stetmey
Ring & Ranch
Bothell
Mediugh
Broadway
Woodenville
Hothell
Breineg
Denny
Akin
Vaupell
Biesney
Locomotives to Use Oil Fuel on North Bank Line
The North Bank division between Pasco and Portland will convert all locomotives to oil burning. Northern Pacific and Associated Oil plan to supply oil and storage tanks for Vancouver storage, with 40 to 45 engines ordered to be fitted for oil fuel.
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North Bank
Hill and Man
Pasco
Portlandé
Northern Pac
City
Associated Oil Company
Bantaco
Puget Sound
Portland & Seattle
Vanccouver
Bae
B Bank
Puget Sound Tourist Boost From Blaine to Olympia Speedway
HM J Gillette of the state railway commission said a Blaine to Olympia speedway would greatly attract tourists to Puget Sound. He urged proper graded roads and cited Los Angeles area roads as a model.
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HM. J. Gillette
State Railway Commission
Puget Sound
Plaine
Olympia
Mr. Gillette
Sgo Angeles
Schmitz Denies Charges Amid Political Turmoil
New York Mayor Schmitz rejects all accusations as political revenge saying there is no truth to the charges. He vows to return to San Francisco to confront accusers after a health rest abroad and plans a quick inquiry upon arrival. He and his wife stayed at the Waldorf Astoria while a quick reception awaited him.
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New York
Schmitz
Mayer Schmitz
San Francisco
Behimifzesid
Friends
Waldorf-Astoria
Corner Sale At Northwest Corner For $99000
Weat and Wheeler sold the northwest corner of Terry avenue and Union street to Handley Investment Company for 99000. The unimproved triangular tract fronts 194 feet on Union and 263 feet on Terry with 228 feet on the third side. The Beacon Hill location lies south of the end of the car line.
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Weat & Wheeler
Handley Investment Company
Terry Av
Union Et
Beacon Hill
Cout Cea
Governor Mead to Investigate Notaries Over Fraudulent Certificates
Olympia November 2. Governor Mead says no notarization of deeds by phone and aided frauds in Chinese certificates. He will review records of 3,600 notaries in the state, revoke appointments of those found culpable, and seek prosecutions where crimes are proven.
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Olympia
Mead
Memorial Services Held For Vic Disaster Victims
Memorial services for victims of the Dix disaster will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Pirot Presbyterian Church. Rev. W. A. Major will preside with Melntiver and wreck survivors participating. Speakers include M. A. Matthews Rev. J. P. D. Llwyd Rev. Dr. Van Horne Rev. Dr. Reese. The quartet features Miss D. A. Edmonds Miss W. H. Whittlesey G. A. Edmonds and W. F. Anderson.
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Dix
Pirot Presbyterian Church
W. A. Major
Melntiver
M. A. Matthews
J. P. D. Llwyd
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
van Horne
Plymouth Congregational Church
Reese
Roberts on the Stand in National Cider Works Trial
President George M. Roberts testified against former partner John Hurst in a case accusing Hurst of attempting to dynamite Roberts home. James Wallery described ongoing dissatisfaction between the partners as cross examination proceeded.
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George M. Roberts
National Cider Works
John Hurst
Robert
Harst
James Wallery
Real estate agent injured by gate fall on Queen Anne streetcar
W. Ostrander, a 45 year old real estate agent with Ruckman Hayes, was seriously hurt when the gate of the Queen Anne streetcar collapsed as he leaned on it at Piret avenue. He was thrown to the pavement and rushed to General Hospital with a badly cut head and injuries to his arm and body.
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W. &. Ostrander
Ruckman-Hayes Company
Queen Anne
Ostrander
Piret Av
Cherry
Beatthe General Hospital
Mr. Ostrander
Seattle
Reed Proposes Name Change for Chehalis Industrial School
Charles Reed, former Seattle police chief and now superintendent of the Chehalis reform school, urges renaming the facility the Industrial School for Boys and Girls and broadening its program to include industrial training and work.
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Olympia
Charles Reed
Seattle
State Reform School
Chehalia
Industrial School
Singerman to Host Fourth Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
P Singerman will give his fourth annual Thanksgiving dinner to the blind of the city on Thursday November 29 at the Germania cafe. The dinner will be served at 1 o clock.
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P. Singerman
Thireday
Germania Cafe
Giant Seattle rapid transit tunnel project announced
Seattle Electric company will begin a large rapid transit project within six months. A 5300 foot tunnel under Denny Fuhman addition starts at Jensen's Grove Lake Union with a portal near Union Bay. Line exits the tunnel and runs toward Yester, then east to serve Ravenna and nearby areas. Exposition opening plans call for a 20 minute ride to the expo grounds, enabling mass handling of crowds.
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Seattle Electric Company
University
Ravenna
Yesler
Denny Fuhrman
Jensen's Grove
Lake Union
Union Bay
Seattle Electric
Yeater
Bay
Yester
Ler
King Est
8. E. Company
Exposition
Oil inspection panel probes label shifting by dealers
Gov Mead appointed committee admits oil dealers can shift labels to meet standards, allowing inferior oil to be sold. The panel will study the issue, review books, and propose changes. Members include J. M. Davies Reed Booth Potta with Canutt’s handling not criticized.
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Gov. Mead
Standard Oil Company
State of
Hinckley Block
J. M. Davies
Tacoma
State Board of Control
Reed
State Reform School
Robert F. Booth
W. G. Potta
King County
Ordor
Booth
Potts
Spoottiohkly
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George Edward Adams
Hie
McNeil’s Island
Prigan
Church Autictan
Theater
Yukon
PEARY
Canada
Star Special Service
Waah
Supreme Court
Ki County
Christian Habel
City of
Beattie
Langdon
Cali
Patricia
Hoboken
Herbert Schmitz
M. J. Walheimer
Keene
Customs Office
Eugene E. Schmitz
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