Anthracite arbitration talks continue in Delaware Valley
A conference of coal operators and union miners, led by John Mitchell and supported by Charles MacVeagh, met at a hotel to discuss the arbitration settlement. Mitchell and MacVeagh appeared fatigued as plans for a settlement were outlined for the reading by representatives.
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MacVeagh
Arbitration Commission
Mitchel
Scranton
Derrow
Henry D. Lloyd
John Mitchell
Sten- Fae
Mise Morrin
Ards
Mitchell
Hele
Oak Nev
Geranton
Tenderloin gambling crackdown and officer deaths loom
The city’s police chief signals possible rapid action against crib houses and gambling dens in the Tenderloin district with most downstairs games banned and only blackjack and poker allowed on ground floors. A raid leads to arrests, seized funds, and the death of Colonel McKee in a Seattle saloon, with his funeral to be arranged by Seattle Lodge No. 4.
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Pele
Monte Carlo
Idaho
Washington Street
Yesler Way
Russell
Col. McKee
Col
Belo
Aly Seeonare
Wiltste
Colonel McKee
Pacific Northwest
Middle West
Zanesville
Ohio
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
McKee
Rockefeller Oe
Ohio National Guard
Seattle
Columbia Street
Mace
Mysterious Death Case Involves Gore Inquiries And Autopsy
An autopsy on Mrs. Elen Gore finds a fatal wound consistent with a shot at an angle from the floor. Consul Gowdy interviews mansion residents, seizes personal effects, and secures a five year lease on a Protestant cemetery plot. Gore’s brother calls for a full investigation and proper interment plans.
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Elen Gore
Rydcewski
Gowdy
Gol, Wm McKee Drops Dead in Saloon
William McKee a long time resident and respected figure died suddenly this morning at his preferred saloon on Becand Avenue and Market Street. Day bartender A T Russell found him slumped in a chair after finishing breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. B. McKee
Williamn Steffen
Becand Avenue
Marest
A. T. Russell
Russell
Col. McKee
Delim
All Favor A New Jail
At a council meeting last night committees on public buildings and grounds and finance proposed $1600 for temporary repairs to the old jail. They agreed the funds would not delay the erection of a new city jail and, with that condition, all favored moving ahead. The group decided to drop the county jail project and plan another committee session later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New City
Ninth Avenue Improvement Protest Delays City Action
Property owners on Ninth Avenue provoked a heated city council meet with a sharp debate. A motion to halt further action on Ninth Avenue was approved, pending protests to the streets committee and a special hearing set for Friday afternoon, November 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Avenue
Board of Public Works
Toy pistol accident kills York area boy near Seattle
A young boy was killed when a toy pistol fired a bullet that struck his chest near York, Washington, as bystanders watched. The victim, a student from Yorksta on the Renton car line, had friends at the scene including Robert McTier Tom Spencer and Clarence Spencer. The exact sequence remains unclear while the body is prepared for shipment to the parents.
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York Atellon
Seattle
Lassie Hughe
Ceme
Robert McTier
Tom Spencer
Clarence Spencer
Mire. L
Dungeness
Yorksta
Renton
Utterworth & Bonn
Smoot Senate Bid Sparks Mormon Church Backing Debate
Salt Lake City dispatch notes church figures rally behind Smoot in the U S Senate race. Critics cite polygamy allegations and church influence, while Smoot, a Provo banker and longtime Republican, enjoys solid support from Senator Kearns and local politicians amid discussions of religious eligibility for office.
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Salt Lake City
Smot O
United States Senate
Mormon Church
Smoot
Berts
Paaty
Roberts
Congress
Hich
Provo
Arty
Old People’s Party
Flis
Senate
Kearns
Plumbers Seek Additional Inspector in Health Department
The petition of master plumbers requesting an extra Plumbing Inspector was read and referred to the civil service and salaries committee at the city council meeting last night. If the council adopts the policy to improve health department efficiency, no action will be taken on the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Carron
Board of Health
Hout
Simpson
Counccil
Cormine
Cable Concession Granted for Pacific Telegraph Line
The general attorney released a statement approving a concession to the Pacific Commercial Co. to build a telegraphic cable from the United States to China via Hawaii Midway Manila Luzon and Guam with 17 conditions. US control priority and right to purchase, wartime seizure, and labor rules emphasize American citizens where possible. Separately Julius Awart and PD Schuman were arrested by patrolmen for alleged theft of old iron.
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Washington, D. C
Pacific Commercial Co
United S Oeriee
China
Pacific
Iaca
California
Honolulu
Atta
Hawaiian Islands
Wala Midway Island
Guam
Luzon
P. L. and
Point
Empire of China
Haa
Sonpore
United Een
S Hall
City Linemen Ask Increase in Wages and 8-Hour Day
An official communication from Local Union No. 77 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers asks the city council to establish an 8-hour day and raise wages. Foremen would be paid 3.50 per day, journeymen 3.24, first-class apprentices 2.75, and second-class apprentices 2.25. the request was referred to the labor committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Committee On Labor
City Council Seeks $1000 Reward Over False Claims
City officials move to curb swindles by offering a standing reward of 1000 dollars for information leading to arrest and conviction of those obtaining money from the city under false pretenses or by perjury. Councilman James notes several suspected damages claims. Resolution referred to committee.
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Ades
Jamen
James
Committee On Claims
Minister Todorovic Fends Off Anarchist Attack On Train
In Vienna on November 3 Minister of the Interior Todorovic of Bervin fought off three men who opened fire as he boarded a train to China. He repelled them, then a fourth attacker struck with a knife before fleeing. Todorovic escaped into a compartment.
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Vienna
Todorovic
Bervin
China
Distillers Seek Whisky Tax Cut At Kentucky Conference
Members of the Kentucky Distillers Association met at the Galt House for an important conference. They urge reducing whisky tax from 1.10 to 0.70 per gallon and plan to press for a uniform whisky tax before the next state legislature session.
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Thompson
Kentucky D ' Association
Galt House
Tate
Guardsmen Banquet Plans and Festivities
A Thanksgiving banquet will be held tomorrow evening in the Lincoln dining hall hosted by Companies B and D of the First Regiment, State Guards of Washington. The program includes performances by Wasner’s First Regiment Band and toasts by S. H. Piles, Lieut. John B. Carroll, Col. Geo. B. Lamping, and others, with remarks from Cal Welpon, Charles C. Dalton, Gunser H. G. Fenton, A. G. Rimmer, A. Childe, and Otto A. Cane.
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Lincoln
Stateties Guard of
Washington
Wasner
S. H. Piles
John BE. Carroll
Geo. B. Lamping
Cal. Welpon
The
Guard
Charles C. Dalton
H. G. Fenton
GQ. Rimmer
A. Childe
Otto A. Cane
Grotto transfers liquor and variety licenses approved
The Seattle Brewing & Malting Company seeks to move the Good Fellow’s Grotto variety theater license from G. W. Young to Johnny Clancy and relocate to Sixth Avenue and Street. A liquor license transfer from G W Young to J W Harpoon for the Montana Bar at Eighth Avenue South and Bradford Street is also proposed.
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Grotto
Yesler Way
Second Avenue
Police, License and Revenue Committee
Seattle Brewing & Malting Company
G. W. Young
Johnny Clancy
Sixth Avenue and
Street
Young
J. W. Harpoon
Montana
Eighth Avenue South
Bradford Street
Bille
City Council Approves Park Purchase Near Reservoir
At last night’s meeting the council passed an ordinance authorizing 5500 for the purchase of two blocks north of the high service reservoir adjacent to Volunteer Park. Councilman James said the land must be secured to protect the reservoir, avoiding a costly retaining wall. The buy will both protect the reservoir and expand Volunteer Park.
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Volunteer Park
James
Robbery Suspected at Seattle Hotel Captains Office
Police assistance requested by Capt Harrignan of a Seattle hotel after a noon disappearance of a bill book from a stand in his room. Investigation follows after the captain found the book missing upon return an hour later.
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Capt
Harrignan
Seattle
Capt. Harriman
Gabe
Bargain Piano Prices and Music Folios Storewide
A piano store touts low prices on instruments and music folios. It lists various piano methods by Gustave Dam Lebart & Stark Kohler and mentions bundles like seven pieces for 250 music and eight pieces for 350 music, with regular prices and a wholesale sale approach. The ad emphasizes customer inquiry and discusses talk over terms.
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Gustave Dam
Lebart & Stark
Kohler
Vols. I
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Julius Awart
PD. Schumann
Millinkin
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Mile
First Avenue
Spring Street
Adams & Blanchard
2D Ave
the Lion Clothing House
1St Ave
Cor, Mein
Puarr Ae
Wrey
Second Ave
Bon Marche
Tel
Renten
Pioneer Square
Hal
Columbia
Batmon Bay
Herbert S
Scheverman
Cherry Street
W. B. Hutchinson Co
Gerner Second and Union
Columbia Phon
Carl Bohm
Smith
Chiminade
Modern
D. S. Johnston CO
Sefond Svenue
Bure Seisdinm
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