Facing Disease Toll in Army Camps and Reform Calls
From the Army Surgeon General report through 1898 669 soldiers died in Federal service with over 6 000 victims of disease. The piece argues neglect by officials worsened deaths amid tropical duties and calls for reform including changes to rations and supply practices. It notes the Great Northern railroad depot plans soon to be presented to Seattle readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Santiago
War Department
United States
West Indies
Philippines
The
Star
Great Northern Railroad
Seattle
Skeleton in the Parisian Wall Sparks Imperial Mystery
In Paris the discovery of a walled up female skeleton in Henry de Villemessant’s former house raises rumors of aristocratic ties and imperial secrets. The remains show fine garments and jewelry, suggesting rank, while Villemessant’s notoriety as a power broker and journalist looms over the haunting find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Henry de Villemessant
The
Figaro
Avenue de Bois de Boulogne
France
de Villemessant
Street Car Wrecked by Dynamite in Springfield
A Con solidated street car was wrecked late last night near a secluded North Springfield spot by dynamite. Three women passengers were thrown from their seats and fled the car. It is the first act of violence since a street car strike began two weeks ago. Police searched diligently but found no perpetrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfiely
Iil
Consolidated Street Car Company
Springfield
Tacoma Sees Dim Lights Spark City Demand for Relief
City unions fault promises on electric service as dim lighting harms reading and daily life. A 1000 kilowatt machine is sought to reduce overload while Tacoma Railway and Power may loan a smaller unit for immediate relief. Current capacity 460 kilowatts, load 457 with three kilowatts margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Snoqualmie
Patrona
Hacker
Mitchell
Tacoma Railway and Power Company
Public Works Department
Chin and chin shape reveal character say experts
An 0ld article claims the chin indicates character with a strong jaw suggesting iron will and high intelligence, while a receding chin signals mental weakness and dependence. It notes arched nose and brow can offset a retreating chin, and a dimpled chin implies coquetry and untrustworthiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chis Chin
China
Chin Shapes and Character Traits in Pseudoscience
A dated and imprecise discussion links chin shapes to personality and health, arguing that a square chin signals cruelty, a pointed chin marks poetry, a thin chin indicates weak constitution, and a large furrowed chin reveals impulsive, passionate nature, with cautions about facial features predicting illness.
Pack Train Arrives as Nome Land Route Expands
Farallon steamer arrives from the north while officials outline a pack walk between Nulato and Nome. Reports indicate heavy activity in the Rainy Hollow copper district and Porcupine area with extensive preparations under way. Passenger list includes numerous named travelers and residents with several Native names noted.
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Farallon
Parson Gere
Nulato
Nome
Porcupine
Rainy Hollow
Vincent
Anderson
W. Relch
J. 4
Mann
W. HM
HM. Moore
W. D. Baker
P. Breen
B. Danteleon
Po McKay
G Schoenberger
Chapman
de Succa
Nathan Heman
Menry Doster
F. F. Clark
Mise C. M. King
G. E. Montgomery
C. Carlson
J. P Wright
C. J. Taylor
Mra Hayter
J. W. Brasheld
L. D. Colvin
Marty Storey
Mra
N. Wright
J. West
J C. Foley
M. W. Dietrick
Kretelsheimer
J. B. Casco
John Higgins
F. Higgins
FP. Higgins
Et Tid
A. A. Campbell
W. Moore
J. Leuth
The Brightest Reporter Billy Gaylor and a Bishop Tale
A veteran reporter, Billy Gaylor, died in Hot Springs in 1895 after a persistent chase for a bishop story. He repeatedly entered a bishop’s hall, was dismissed, and finally gained access when the bishop found him reading the Bible. The bishop relented, and Gaylor later died of consumption. The bishop quipped they could not keep him out of heaven.
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Billy Gaylor
Hot Springs
Chicago
Gayjor
Billy
Bee
Gaylor
North Pacific to Move Route After December
The steamer North Pacific will switch from serving Anacortes Fairhaven and Whatcom to running between Beattie Tacoma and Vancouver after December 1. The Upper Yukon river steamer Willie Irving was crushed and sunk after ice jam near Selwyn in October, with no lives lost and only 20 tons of oats saved from its cargo.
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North Pacific
Anacortes
Fairhaven
Whatcom
Beattie
Tacoma
Vancouver
Yukon
Willie Irving
Selwyn
Coincidences Or Telepathy In A Moonlit Taj Moment
In India Mark Twain muses on telepathy as he recalls a chance meeting in New York with a beautiful girl. Years later a moonlit Taj Mahal visit rekindles the memory as he sees the same woman, prompting reflections on fate and dreamlike connections.
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Mark Twain
Stephen Crane
New York
Italy
Eworthy
India
Taj Mahal
America
Railroads and a Proposed Federation of Railroad Employes
A veteran master mechanic argues railroads carry vast traffic and require steady transport demand. The piece notes 600 million passengers, 1 billion tons of freight, and 1 million workers earning large wages, cautioning against political control over business. It then describes the planned Federation of American Railway Employes and its rules for united action and dispute resolution.
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Chicago
United States
Etanker
Birlsenac Newton
Debe
Ave Railroad Brotherhoods
Brotherhood of Locomotives Engineers
Firemen's Brotherhood
Federation of American R Railway
United Votce
United Action
United Board
Love and Jealousy Divide Emily and Sadie in New York
Emily Fraser and Sadie Clint navigate friendship and a love triangle in New York. A fiancé called the Man courts Emily while Sadie confronts jealousy and social pressures, including exam setbacks and parental expectations as rumors swirl.
Tragedy Unfolds After Theater Encounter and Flight
Sadie and Emily attend a matinee where they recognize a man they know. Emily confronts heartbreak as the man ignores her. Emily alternates between despair and resolve while Sadie plots to prevent a fatal act. Emily's father arrives within hours, keeping the telegram from Miss Sadie Clint quiet.
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Emily
Badie
Sadie
Pemty
Emily Card
Eadle
Parad
Hadle
Pard
Eadie
Boison
Spokane Merchants Form Jobbers Association And Local Notes
Wholesale merchants of Spokane organize a jobbers association. Various regional items report on logging, shipping, river work, and local infra plans. A Spokane judge orders custody for three abused children, while rail and box factory rivalries and flood impacts are noted.
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Spokane
Sheriff Trails Coconimo County Robber to Brady's Shack
The Sheriff pursues a petty thief preying on a pine-belt ranch near Brady's shack. Joe Crina, the complainant, says the culprit steals flour bacon and potatoes to feed his ten children, and tracks lead to a snowy trail to the suspect's hideout.
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Coconimo County
Brady
Joe Crina
Dirady's Gate nears a sheriff's arrest amid a dying man's plea
Sheriff Hart arrives at Dirady's with a warrant for a dying man named Brady. A mother blocks the arrest as she begs to protect her children and offers to take the blame. Hart assures care for the family and arranges support after arrest, while noting the thief will face capture.
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Coconimo County
Hart
Brady
Tim
William
Joe Cries
Howland Hart
Offeer
Howland
Burt
Money Flows Eastward as Subtreasury Expenditures Rise
Currency movement shows net receipts by banks slightly lower than pur chase shipments this week, with about 87.57 million dollars paid out by the sub treasury. Banks in major districts report heavy receipts and shipments, with several institutions receiving 50 000 to 200 000 dollars more than their outgoing sums.
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New York
Sub-Treasury Exchange
Interior Exchange
Hanks
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Reilor Car
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Illuminate
Man
Sadie Clint
Emily Praser
Eamily
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Benny
Emmy
Miss Fraser
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Broadway
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Hoquiam
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Houece
Everett
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Starbuck
Wash
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South Bend
North River of Rocks
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Natchez
Yakima
Timothy
Mre. C. B
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Guy Pheipe
Philip Vogel
Edward Cramer
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Kendal Creek
Richardson
J. Seleen
Ella
Ruth
Emma
Sheriff
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J. Redelsheimer & CO
First Ave
Cor
Columbia
Pudd
Wilson
HOYT
Beach ” Bowen's
Minstrels
Phird Avenue Theater
W. M. Russell
Lee
Filipino Novelty Co
Manila
Qo'y Mpic Theater
Second Avenue
Joseph Mayer & Bros
Cherry & #1
Seattle Transfer CO
Birraman
Orville
J. W. Lowe
Seattle Printing CO
Yesler Way
Army Cavalry
Miles
W. S. Kirk
Berg
Seattle Gas & Electric Co
Cherry Street
Welsbach's
C. H. Nelson
Care Star Office
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