Cars Collide in Heavy Fog at University Street
A fog bound collision on the Union Street line involved outbound University car 371 and inbound car Wi at the Eustlake and H Street crossing near Lake Union. Twelve passengers suffered injuries from flying glass. motormen Hammond and Morden were among the injured with Hammond likely fatally hurt, though later reports noted recovery prospects. Ambulances and surgeons treated victims. traffic delayed as wrecked cars were removed and signals reviewed for cause.
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University
Eustlake Avenue
H Street
Lake Union
S&s
G. B. Morden
Harry Kinney
Tine- Man
Bam Wold
Electric Laundry
Harry Mathews
Rold
Mathews
Anwena
Heme
Bert
Fermation
the Times
Myta
Pmergon
Coe
Edson
H. Reed
Powers
Kinney
Hammond
Seattle General Hospital
Hammond Bara Tfe
East Union Street
University Moe
Third Avenue
University Street
Morden
Bert Wheeler
HM. BK. Breckford
Brulke
University Care
Galer
Mercer Streets
Carr
Gaier Street
Oattonnl
Mercer Street
Galer Street
Passerre
J. B. Waronsholat
Tafior
Paul Henry
Ravenna Park
J. (. Rathbun
Brooklyn
Competer Pee al Yet Deterny
University Station
Geler Street
Iteh
Wabeaty
Santa Claus Arrives At Bon Marche For 1880s Seattle Christmas
A Star notice said Santa would arrive at 8 am and set up at the Bon Marche headquarters through Christmas. Manager Buchanan reported the event drew the year's largest store rush as thousands of children lined up with parents to greet him, followed by about 20,000 youngsters cheering along Seymond Avenue. The piece notes strong reader engagement in Seattle.
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Santa Claus
Hon Marche
Old Saint Nick
Buchanan
The
Bon Marche
Santa
Seyond Avenue
Seattle
STAR
Elliott Escapes from St Paul Insane Asylum
Peter Elliott, an insane man who previously fought with White House guards, escaped from the state insane asylum while attempting to reach Roosevelt's private office. He slipped away yesterday but was pursued. authorities arrested him in Washington earlier and sent him to the state institution for safekeeping.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Peter Elliott
White House
President Roosevelt
State
Washington
Eliott
State Institution
Death by Own Action Shocks New York Boarding House
Victor Banner, a retired San Francisco merchant, shot and killed himself in a New York boarding house. He left a state directing the coroner to notify his brother Simon Banner. Banner appeared affluent. no motive is known. Walter J. Graham, an elderly fireman, remains seriously ill at 8 Prospect Street but shows slight improvement. The steamer Rainier will depart San Francisco at 2 o clock tomorrow noon.
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New York
Victor Banner
San Francisco
Banner
Tate
Simon B. Banner
Walter J. Graham
Prospect Street
Bryan Lunched With Chamberlain Ahead of Dublin Speech
London November 24 Wm J Bryan lunched with Joseph Chamberlain today before sailing to Dublin for a scheduled speech.
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London
Wm. J. Bryan
Joseph Chamberlain
Dublin
Woman in Mens Clothing Sentenced to Six Days Jail
Mine M. HB. Matson, who dressed as a man for twenty years, was sentenced to six days in the county jail in San Francisco for wearing men's clothes.
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San Francisco
M. HB. Matson
Mitchell to Take Charge in Colorado Miners Strike
John Mitchell leaves Indianapolis to establish a headquarters in Trinidad Colorado to direct the miners strike and first attempt a settlement.
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Mitchell
Trinidad
Colo
Colorado
Explosion at Swift & Company soap plant kills worker
An acetylene tank exploded at the Swift and Company soap factory in Fort Worth this morning killing one workman and injuring several others. The blast severely damaged the building.
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Fort Worth
Swift & Company
Receiver James Smith Jr Confirmed for U S Shipbuilding Co
Philadelphia court confirms James Smith Jr as receiver of the United States Shipbuilding Company this morning. The action formalizes appointment and grants authority to manage assets and operations during proceedings.
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Philadelphia
Ciicuit Court of Appeals
James Smith, Jr
United States Shipbuilding Co
Biscuit Factory Burned in New Orleans Fire
A National Biscuit Co plant in New Orleans was destroyed and adjacent properties damaged. Investigators estimate damages near a quarter million dollars.
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Biscuit Factory
New Orleans
National Miscuit Co
Cornetist Jules Levy Dies At His Home In Chicago
Chicago music figure Jules Levy famed cornet virtuoso died at his home this morning of apoplexy. He was 62 years old.
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Chicago
Jules Levy
Apovlesy
Tle van
Clash Averted as Morrigeau Surrenders to U S Troops
In Montana Morrigeau defies tax collection with a band of Nez Perce. He surrenders, avoiding a clash with stationed soldiers. Troops return to Plains by morning.
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Butte
Mont
Nex Perces
Morrigeau
Plains
Over Sunday Thought on Seattle Public Works
An unsigned venting item accuses Seattle’s board of public works of inaction on delinquent street contractors and uncompleted jobs. It claims many forfeited projects remain incomplete, with $6,762 in forfeit money owed and not collected, implicating craven officials and broader rot. The piece compares Seattle to Denmark in its critique.
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Board of Public Works
De Wolf Hopper to Judge Starkiss Definition Contest
De Wolf Hopper, famed comedian of Mr. Pickwick, will act as chief judge in the Star kiss definition contest. He has reviewed hundreds of submissions and will help pick five winners for the ell edition. A special Star edition will publish the winning definitions and many more entries.
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DE Wolf Hopper
Pow
Star
Speetal Kier
Still They Come Still They Come
Washington detectives arrested Rev. Father Walters claiming to be assistant pastor of St John’s Cathedral Altoona Pa He said he came to meet President Roosevelt expecting 3 000 000 for charity The report also notes A Thompson charged before Judge Cann with assault on George Jackson age 20 on Thanksgiving Day at Fourth Avenue and Manchard Street Jackson was struck with an umbrella causing a facial wound Thompson says it was unintentional.
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Washington
D.C
Father Walters
St. John's Cathedral
Altoona
Penn
Roosevelt
Becaue
A. & Thompson
Cleveland receives bronze ship's bell in Portsmouth ceremony
A Cleveland of commerce delegation presented a bronze ship's bell to the cruiser Cleveland during a ceremony in Portsmouth New Hampshire on November 28. The event marked a formal gift from the port and confirmed goodwill between the two entities.
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Portemouth
N. H
Cleveland © of Commerce Today
Cruleer
Cleveland
Hold Up At Argo Reported Near Georgetown
Two highwaymen stopped a man near Argo as he walked home to Georgetown around 4 o clock. They relieved him of Granutt and warned him not to speak of the affair. He reported the robbery to Town Marshal Bragg who conducted a search with no results. Police vigilance was notified.
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Argo
Granutt
Georgetown
Ife
Bragg
Beattle
Jersey City Dairyman Refutes Milk Profit Claim
A Jersey City dairy proprietor challenges Mr. C. E. Marvin’s claim that dairymen will become millionaires if milk prices stay high. A. Z. Erickson presents detailed monthly costs per wagon, including 128 dollars income per day, 76 dollars driver pay, and 26 dollars horse feed, arguing only long hours yield any profit.
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A. Z Erickson
Jersey City
E. Marvin
The
Star
Erickson
Marvin
Fight for Millions Opens in Paris Hearing
Paris November sensational case begins before Commissioner Fisher of New York. Mrs Fair's relatives are represented by Attorney Harper. Medical examiner testified Farr’s body was bruised, hindering embalming. Mrs Farr’s body was reported in good condition. Proceedings adjourned to Tuesday.
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Paris
Fisher
New York
Harper
Mra. Fair
Farr
Old Occasional Rain to Visit Town with Brick Wind
Forecaster Salisbury dubbed “King of the guess works” finds Old Occasional Rain in the suburbs and says he will be in town tomorrow with his old friend Brick Wind. RB. W. predicted to blow in from the East and North causing a public nuisance.
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Forcaster
General Reyes Softens Stance Arrives in Washington
Gen Reyes arrived in Washington and refused to discuss the mission while criticizing overzealous reporters. He says he plans to visit the South and Central American republics once uniforms arrive to persuade them to join with Colombia against the United States in the Panama affair. Venezuelan officials in Caracas report Caracas will offer only formal acknowledgment to Morrouquin’s appeal and view the Panama issue as between Colombia and the United States.
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Washington
Reyes
Hero
New Orleans
South
Central American
Colombia
Warkhington
D. C
Beri
Caracas
Venezuela
Morrouquin
Central
South American
Republica
Panama
United States
Farmer OBrien Tracks Wife Over Summer Boarder
E D B OBrien of Walla Walla faced Patrolman Roemler on Washington street seeking his wife who ran away. He claimed a Portland boardsman named W J Este enticed her away and asked for divorce. OBrien was booked for carrying a concealed weapon, released on $2 bail to await Monday police court trial.
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E. Db
O Brien
Walla Walla
Roemler
Washington Street
Airien
Sullivan
Wor
O'Brien
Portland
W. J. Este
Epokane
Brien
Estell
Fifteen Men Drowned In North Sea Storm Off Heligo
A severe storm off Heligoland in the North Sea sinks the ship Fifteen Nehing Smacks. Fifteen sailors are drowned. Rescue crews recover bodies and search for missing crewmen. Weather warnings hinder salvage operations.
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Berlin
Nov
Island
Heligoland
North Sea
Bartlett murder trial defense rests as testimony begins
The defense rested in the Bartlett murder trial and the state started rebuttal testimony. Dr. Loughary, an insanity expert, testified that Bartlett acted under chronic alcoholic insanity. The state plans to show Bartlett was a common drunkard and that Mrs. Barrett did not elope with "Shorty" Lynch. The defense awaits sur rebuttal with valuable evidence.
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Bartlett
Loughary
Barnett
Funeral for David T. Denny Held at First M E Church
The funeral for David T. Denny was held at the First M. E. Church on Third Avenue and Marion Street. A large crowd attended as the casket was taken to Oaklake Cemetery for burial. Rev. A. Atwood delivered the sermon praising Denny's moral character and leadership among his community, including Native Americans who trusted him.
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David T. Denny
M. BE
Third Avenue
Marion Street
Oaklake Cemetery
A. Atwood
Denny
Dave
Denny Funeral Service Reflects Wealth, Charity, and Faith
A large funeral for Mr. Denny featured a flowered casket and numerous wreaths. Pallbearers from his circle in Christian life and business included O. Shillestad, A. Uren, Edgar Bryan, Dexter Horton, O. Jacobs, and D. B. H. Ward, with Rev. W. A. Harrington concluding at the grave.
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Mr. Denny
O. Shillestad
A. Uren
Edgar Bryan
Dexter Horton
O. Jacobs
D. B H. Ward
W. A. Harrington
Three new damage suits against city over street condition
Mrs. Maud F Schmitt seeks 12400 for injuries after stepping into a dark hole on First avenue near Virginia street November 1 10 oclock injuring her left arm and internal organs. Co R Walden claims 36 for injuries from a bog at Eighth avenue south and Lane street November 19. J Lorraine sues for expenses to dig out a horse and wagon trapped in mire the same day and place.
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Maud F. Schmitt
Nicholas Schmitt
Virginia Street
First Avenue
Cc. R. Walden
Eighth Avenue South
Lane Street
J. Lorraine
Lorraine
West Point Dominates Navy In Annual Football Battle
At Franklin Field a large crowd watched West Point crush Navy 18 to 5 in the first half and dominate the second half, ending with a final score of West Point 4 Annapolis G M Prusan reports a vicious dog roaming near his home on 1113 Washington Street biting several people, while Captain Buford of the transport Thomas retires December 1 to Rhode Island with a successor yet unnamed.
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Philadelphia
Franklin Field
West Point
Navy
Army Boys
Annapolis
M. Prusan
Washington Street
Buford
United States Army
Thomas
Rhode Island
Peereed
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Duc
San Provcisco
Nurn
Bryan
Joe Chamberlain
Miners’ Union
Indianapolis
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Swift Soap Factory
Cornetist
Arovogy
Lurel
Denmark
MR Erickson Sai, “Wat
Dairyman
Gen. Reyes
Farmer O’brien
M. E. Church
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