Nations invited to participate in Seattle naval expo review
The article details plans for a grand naval review for the Seattle exposition including suggested fleets from Great Britain France Germany Japan and other nations. Officials aim to showcase warships submarines lifeboats and government vessels to attract visitors from across the United States and abroad.
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Navy Department
Seattle
Baa
Lake Union
Uncle Sam
Orient
Alaskan
Amagier
Sound
Minnesota
Pacific Squadron
United States
Navy
Great Britain
France
Germany
China
Japan
Russia
Chile
Peru
Italy
Passenger Rampage Aboard Pacific Train No. 84
George Wagenlander, described as a Portland newspaper man, terrorized passengers on a northbound Pacific train to Tacoma from Portland. He paced the car with a gun, threatened to kill any moving passenger for nearly an hour until Conductor Egan confronted him, confiscated the weapon, and turned Wagenlander over to authorities.
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United Press
Tacoma
George Wagenlander
Presaman
Portland
Ore
Pacific
Egan
Wagenlander
Attempt on Hume in Calcutta Reveals Plot
A bomb hurled at Prosecutor Hume in Calcutta narrowly missed him as it struck the car roof and exploded in a crowd trap. Authorities say revolutionaries plotted to kill the official, with no arrests yet. the attack hints at wider bond manufacturing links.
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Calcutta
Hume
Bormh Waehrowy
Sxemenin
Steamer Finance Split in Dense Fog Collision
New York, Nov 26. The steamer Finance of the Panama line was cut in two in a collision with the White Star freighter Georgie off Sandy Hook. The wreck carried 88 aboard plus crew. Lifeboats filled the scene and rescue by nearby vessels is believed under way as fog lifts. Crews from the Georgie and the oil tanker Hesperus are suspected to have aided in the rescue. No definitive loss figure yet due to poor visibility.
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New York
Primmengers
Finance
Panama Steamship Company
White Star
Georgie
Sandy Hook
Marine Observatory
Hesperus
Roosevelt replaces Public Printer Leach with Donnelly
President Roosevelt announces Leach's retirement from the Public Printer post and names Samuel J. Donnelly of New York as his successor Donnelly currently serves as secretary general of the arbitration board for the New York building trades Leach will head the Philippines printing bureau.
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Washin
Roosevelt
Leach
Samuel J. Donnelly
New York
Philippines Printing Bureau
Donnelly
Arbitration Board of the New York Building Trades
Steamer Maryland Runs Ashore in Dense Fog
The large passenger steamer Maryland ran ashore at Cape Charles in dense fog. Life savers are aiding the scene as passengers reacted with panic and several are believed to have jumped overboard before officers intervened. A heavy swell is running.
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United Press
Cape Charles
W. Va
Maryland
Sardinia liner fire claims 123 deaths in Malta harbor
The admiralty said the Sardinia, burned near Valetta yesterday, has a death list of 123 as divers from warships search the hull. The blaze still rages and heat makes it dangerous for sailors to remain aboard.
Harriman and Hill End Hatchet to Seek Peace
Rumor circulates that James J. Hill and E H Harriman have buried their feud and will run railroads under harmonious management. J P Morgan is noted as peacemaker through James Stillman, with Morgan aiding friendly ties between the magnates.
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Sy United
Chicago
James J. Hill
BE. J. Harriman
J. P. Morgan
James Stillman
Harriman
Tacoma Receives Rush Orders for Hayti Mission
Washington dispatch reports the protected cruiser Tacoma ordered to Hayti to safeguard American interests amid unrest. The ship, under Commander John Hood, remains at Guantanamo before voyage. The note also mentions Opie Read lecture at the YMCA and steamer A. G. Lindsay overdue for overhaul at Pier 7.
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United Press
Washington
Tacoma
Hayti
Guantanamo
John Hood
Jealous farmhand kills rival and himself in Washington tragedy
In Clarke county near Antboy Washington Fred Swingh shot and killed A B Newell a newlyweds groom from Rain King Washington then tried to kill Newell's bride before turning the Colt on himself two bullets struck Swingh and Newell died at the scene Swingh previously worked on Mrs Huffman's farm and the couple had married four days earlier in a jealous rage.
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United Press
Vancouver
Wash
Fred Swingh
Rose H Nan
Antboy
Clarke County
A.B. Newell
Italy
Newell
Nuffmar
Swingle
Huff
Carriers plan a Saturday visit to Pantages Theatre
Saturday afternoon The Star carriers will visit Alem Pantages at the Pantages theater. The group will assemble at The Star alley at 1 13 and march to the theatre led by Prof. Miner's Boys band. A special program is planned and the carriers are certain to have a memorable time.
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Star Capriers
Alem
Pantages
Star Alley
Prof
Miner
Prosperity Forecast From Industrial Leaders
A 1909 survey quotes 16 captains of industry and finance on the coming revival. President E P Ripley of Santa Fe predicts general financial and trade revival. Andrew Carnegie and Daniel Guggenheim affirm a gradual recovery through winter and by spring full operation resume. They cite improved tone in business, consumer and construction activity, with thousands returning to work by January.
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America
of the Star
E. P. Ripley
Santa Fe
Archbold
Standard Oi! Co
Armour
Sary
Nanal
Election Policy Restores Confidence and Invokes Capital Growth
Chauncey M. Depew asserts that renewed election policy will reestablish public confidence and unlock capital for enterprises. He argues political stability fosters investment and economic development across sectors.
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Chauncey M. Depew
Han
Prosperity Trends Amid Tariff Stability Cited by Devey
Chauncey M. Devey urges that tariff steadiness will restore old industries and spark new ones, boosting labor demand. With four-year certainty merchants stock up and manufacturers rehire, railroads expand orders, and all sectors gain from a healthy, lasting upswing despite some uncertainty.
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Department of Railway
Chauncey M. Devey
U. & Senator
Capitaliat
New York City
Truesdale Reports Election Boost in Confidence and Business
W. H. Truesdale, president of Lackawanna abroad, declares the satisfactory election outcome has restored confidence and spurred substantial improvement in business. He says underlying conditions are sound and the election was the sole uncertainty delaying normalcy, now gradually lifting.
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W. H. Truesdale
Lackawanna
Comment by Hugh J. Chisholm on post election business confidence
Hugh J. Chisholm president of International Paper Co. Portland Maine says the election restores confidence across business classes. He expects widespread improvements in trade and a sense of safety missing for several years.
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Hugh J. Chisholm
International Paper Co
Portland
Prosperity Theme Echoes In Textile Trade Speech
William M. Wood of the American Woolen Company reports improved business confidence and rising inquiries for manufactured goods amid Taft era assurances. He asserts national prosperity driven by abundant earth products and notes the depression period is easing.
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Weed
Taft
Election of a Chief Executive for Law Enforcement
The text argues for a leader to enforce the law honestly, opposing sporadic assaults on women and immunity for others. It favors swift business resumption, recalling past hurts as a guide, and mentions 408 Leiter, an innominal capitalist coal owner.
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Wome
Secretary Meteosis Sees Growth Boosting Public Confidence
A garbled but clear line of business leaders expresses optimism that current activity will raise public confidence and spur long term commercial growth. The message hints at major expansion in the next five years and notes strong naval and governmental support.
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Taft
Willehington
Vanderlip Foresees Era of Prosperity After Taft Victory
Frank A. Vanderlip, noted financier and managing vice president of National City Bank, declares that Taft's election has established confidence in the future. He notes abundant money supply and sound banking as conditions for rapid improvement nationwide.
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Frank A. Vanderlip
Taft
National City Bank
New York City
Telegraph Company to Gradually Depress Advertising
R. C. Clowry, president of the Western Union, replies by telegram that the company will gradually stop advertising.
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R.C. Clowry
Western Watws Telegraph Co
R. C. Clowry
Western Union
New York City
Railroad Magnate Sees Fog Over Nation’s Rail Outlook
P. L. PL, president of Santa Fe Railroad, speaking at French Lick Indiana, expresses cautious optimism about current national conditions and the railroad industry’s future prospects amid uncertain times.
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Fh. P. PL
President Santa Fe Railroad
French Lick
Ind
Honest Principles and Roosevelt Popularity Post Elections
The author asserts voters support Roosevelt’s principles and expects improved conditions and a representative government. He argues that honesty and fair dealing lead to prosperity and expresses optimism about political outcomes after the recent elections.
Prominent California Figure Buoys Taft as Leader
In a piece by David Belasco, Rudolph Spreckels extols honesty in business and urges confidence in the nation as Taft is hailed as the chosen leader. The article notes optimistic crowds at the theater and a general sense of liberal outlook and prosperity ahead.
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Rudolph Spreckels
California
San Francisco
David Belasco
Seate
Taft
Outlook Improves After Election Says Bedford
The piece asserts business sentiment is greatly improved after the election. It argues conservatives will implement current ideals prudently, maintaining the nation’s prosperity tied to large corporations and the avoidable harm if they falter. E. T. Bedford, president of Corn Products Refining Co, speaks.
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E. T. Bedford
Prosperity Ahead for Four Years, Taft President Predicted
J Ogden Armour declares in Chicago that the next four years will bring unparalleled prosperity. He cites low prices and ample bank funds with reasonable rates and asserts Taft will become president due to temperament and training.
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J. Ogden Armour
Taft
Ogden Armour
Armour Packing
Chicaga, Ul
GEST PEOPLE AND GREATEST NATION
John D Archbold asserts the United States is the greatest nation and still in infancy, arguing a federal incorporation law is essential for national commercial greatness. He spoke as vice president of Standard Oil Company.
Pennsylvania long distance train run in 1905
A Pennsylvania train from Harrisburg to Chicago ran 1 hour 26 minutes late leaving Harrisburg in November 1905 and arrived in Chicago 3 minutes late. The service logged a running time of 16 hours and 24 minutes.
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Jersey City
Chicago
Harrieburg
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American Smelting & Refining Co
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American Woolen Co
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