Battle of Modder River Tests British Resolve in Nov
London reports indicate a hard fought clash at Modder River where General Methuen’s column attacked Boer positions while advancing to relieve Kimberley. After about ten hours of intense fighting the result is described as indecisive with heavy casualties and continued pressure from Boer sharpshooters.
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London
Methuen
Modder River
Western Cape Colony
Metheun
Kimberley
Pole-Carew
Kimberiey
Modder
War Office
Hague
Rotterdam
Transvaal
Ladysmith
British Moet
Judge Cann Continues to Make a Record for Himself
A two day assault trial in Judge Cann's court ended with a verdict for the assailant D. F. Stump a man claiming to be a bartender was arrested for striking porter William Riley at the New England hotel. Evidence included a knife. Riley sustained cuts and required care.
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Powers
Sturt
Riley
Brump
Dann Gie
Fred Lyson
Humes
Reunion of Volunteers Plans for Tacoma Celebration
Veterans of the First Washington regiment will hold their first reunion at Tacoma next July. A joint meeting formed the Fourth of July committee, replacing the citizens' reception committee, and elected H. C. Koons as president. Fund balances of 454.71 were turned over to the new treasurer for next year. A separate note states Boston National Bank won a judgment for 1278.20 against Harold Preston on a promissory note.
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Tacoma
Washington
Citizens’ Reception Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Ita Successe
Citizens’ Committee
H. C. Koons
Herbert Griggs
C. F. Cosper
Morris Roen
Boston National Bank
Harold Preston
Cape Nome Wife Beater Arrested After Hotel Reception
N P R Hatch, alleged Cape Nome millionaire, was arrested by Officers Leighton and Tennant after a wife beating claim at the Rainier Grand hotel. Hatch, slightly intoxicated, was held until morning then released. the woman was not badly hurt and no charges were filed as the parties settled the matter.
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N. P. R. Hatch
Leighton and Tennant
Hatch
Rainier-Grand Hotel
Hateh
Northern Commission company formed with $2500 capital
L. G. Wilson, George W. Jeffries and KR. L. Robertson incorporated the Northern Commission company with a capital stock of $2,500. The corporation will transact a general brokerage and commission business.
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L. G. Wilson
George W. Jeffries
KR. L. Robertson
Northern Commission Company
Henderson delays McKinley message to Tuesday in Congress
In Washington on November Den Henderson says the House cannot receive the president's message Monday due to hours needed for House organization. Republican leaders fear trouble Monday over Roberts' case. After preliminaries and organizations are settled, the death of Vice President Hobart will be announced and the House will likely adjourn.
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Washington
D. C
Henderson
House
MckKinley
Roberts
Hobart
Pacific Telephone Index Co issues neat subscriber folder
The Pacific Telephone Index Co unveils a tidy new directory folder listing local telephone subscribers for quick reference. It emphasizes ease of use for business officers and notes the folder’s neat typography for rapid lookups.
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Pacific Telephone Index Co
Ita
Local News Briefs From City and Courts
City news notes a libel case dismissal involving M. Seller & Co. versus the steamer North Pacific, plus an incorporation by Gold Coin Mining Co. with 5 000 000 capital. Other items include robberies and hold ups, a Bellevue horticultural society meeting, a lecture on poverty, and weekly chamber of commerce and Y M C A lectures.
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Hanford Hae
M. Seller & Co
North Pacific
The
Gold Coin Mining Co
HM. Gnuth
L. C. Oilman
Freak
W. Low
Anti trust conference movement gains Chicago support
Fifty prominent men sign a call for an anti trust conference to be held in Chicago in late January. The promoters accuse the Civic Federation of ties to speculative monopolies and pledge a national anti trust push after the conference factions clashed.
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Chicago
Civic Federation
Five Million Dollar Fire Ravages Philadelphia Stores
A massive blaze in Philadelphia damaged Partridge & Richards and Strawbridge & Clothiers dry goods, Lippincott's publishing house, and Hatley's nation store. Property loss grew from two to seven million dollars with Lippincott's plates valued at three million and three workers injured by falling debris.
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Philadelphia
Partridge & Hichardesoy
Strawbridge & Clothiers
Lippincott's
Hatley
Nation
Fromen
Lappincott’s
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Lippincot Company
Arrest of Sympathizers in Constantinople
In Constantinople on November 2, members of the Young Turkish Party who drafted a memorial showing sympathy with the British in South Africa went to the British ambassador Sir Nicholas O'Connor’s residence to present the document. The Sultan summoned Sir Nicholas to the palace and while the petitioners waited detectives arrested all of them on charges of conspiracy.
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Constantinople
South Africa
Ambancador
Nicholas O'Connor
Nicholas
Corbett Gets The Reward For Brass Theft Arrest
George Y Pratt, alleged satchel thief, was arrested by Officer Tam Corbett about 7 90 o clock. He was caught taking a gunny sack of brass filings bound for a second hand dealer near Ocean dock. The plunder belonged to Seattle Transfer Co and had been stolen from the store room days earlier. A reward was offered for the brass recovery.
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George Y Pratt
Tam Corbett
Ocean Dock
Corbett
Pratt
Seattle Transfer Co
Rebels Kill Most Crew at Wigan Capture
Gen Otie and Admiral Watson reported the fall of Wigan to marines who were welcomed by locals. Watson says all but four of the Urdaneta crew recently captured by the rebels were killed. He adds Lieut Gilmour and seven companions are 0% miles from Wigan and presumed well.
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Washington, D. C
Otie
Admiral Watson
Wigan
Watson
Urdaneta
Gilmour
Milwaukee Declares Itself Nation’s Great Convention City
Milwaukee leaders say they secured aid from Chicago New York and southern and western allies for the Democratic national convention. A Chicago businessman praises Milwaukee as the enterprising hub of the North Central states and the city’s future as the nation’s greatest convention site. The Russella Convention Dates list numerous bookings for 1900, underscoring Milwaukee’s rising prominence.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Ohio City
Chicago
New York
Mathe
William G.mittee
Chio
Milaan
North Central States
National Democratic Committee
America
Democratic City Central Committee Chooses New Leader
The Democratic City Central committee met in Reom Tl Hinckley block. John T. Condon resigned as committeeman at large and as chairman. G. A. C. Rochester was elected chairman and UU. Bweeney chosen as committeeman at large. Active steps planned to form local Democratic clubs.
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Democratic City Central Committee
Reom Tl Hinckley Block
John T. Condon
City Central Committee
G. A.C. Rochester
UU. Bweeney
Erap Opens Up Tonight in Seattle Gambling House
Seattle's fourth gambling house opens tonight at 6 o clock. Wyatt Earp, Arizona's ex-sheriff, arrived in Beattle to locate a new venue despite local bosses opposition. He has secured the old California club room on Washington street and five games will run tonight.
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Seattle
Star
Wyatt Earp
Arizon
Beattle
John Considine
Beattie
California
Washington Street
Great Northern VPs Tour Fairhaven Line
Vice Presidents Darius Miller and M Hill departed for Fairhaven to inspect the line as Great Northern conducts surveys for projected routes into Skagit and Whatcom counties. The plan includes a potential extension from New Westminster to Vancouver and is part of broader official visits this summer.
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Darius, Miller
M. Hill
Fairhaven
Great Northern
Skagit
Whatcom Counies
New Westminster
Vancouver
President Declines Nashville Homecoming Trip
The president cannot travel to Nashville to greet Tennessee volunteers returning from the Philippines. He postponed his decision hoping to go, but mounting public business ahead of Congress makes the journey impossible.
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Washington, D. C
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee Volunteers
Philippines
Bishop Niles Defends Doctrine on Ordination
In Concord New Hampshire Bishop Niles during the diocesan convention condemns the view that a bishop must ordain after standing committee and chaplains declare a candidate fit. He challenges a prevailing interpretation of a bishop's duties and relations in the Sirleys controversy.
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Concord
N. H
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
New Hampshire
Niles
Briggs
New York
Kilbourne and Jones Arrested in Larceny Case
Hallett Kilbourne alias Kelly and William Jones, both known to police, were arrested by Officer Adama on petty larceny charges. They allegedly stole perfume bottles worth 821 from Leo's Drug Store at Second Avenue and Columbia Street after resisting arrest and fleeing. Adama fired three shots to stop them before they were taken to headquarters.
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Hallett Kilbourne
Adams
Roth
Billiard Tournament Opens December 4 in New York
The 1923 Dilliard tournament for Class B men, overseen by the Amateur Athletic Union, will start at the Knickerbocker Athletic Club on December 4. Highlight entrants include J. De Mun Smith of St Louis, who seeks revenge against Kellogg of Chicago, Hendricks of New Haven, and others.
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New York
Amateur Athletic Union
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Entrica
J. de Mun Smith
St. Louis
Kellogg
Chicago
Hendricks
New Haven
Culler
Boston
Toblay
Dr. Miller
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James
Prietol
August Hall
Jacobs
King County Horticultural Society
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Leech! Park
Gam Hall
Ren WF Ketlogg
George Hawake
Pacific House
H. Barnes
Ashley House
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Barnes
A. Donaldson
Brooklyn
Kroell
Oregon
Seconday— South
Haller
Lewis
Beal, Jr
Jessie G Harrington
Upton
Emma Nallette
Alexander
Bundle
Mary L. Winterbourne
Edmund Meany
J. Brevena
Lippincott
Democra
Erap
Star Paint Co
Pike St
Coon Bros
Second Ave
Brunner & CO
Pike Street
Corner Fifth
Monogram Rye
Canadian Club
Oscar Pe
Burke's Irish
Burke's Scotch
McBrayer
Hennessy and Martel
M. Olay
Opticiog
TR Frey
Our
Standard Tailoring Co
Third Ave
Chas. OC. Holcomb
Opticien
Burke
Denny Blaine Land Co
Dexter Horton Bank
Second Avenue
W. Houghton
First Avenue Jeweler
Ry Dee
Palace Steam Laundry
Moran Bros. Company Engine and Ship Builders
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Diston
Geo. H. Woodhouse
ART Furniture & Grill CO
Third Avenue
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Stock Exchange
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Daily Callatitam
Corcoran
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