Plans for Upbuilding the Merchant Marine
Washington, Nov 30. Republicans push to restore early U S policy aiding the merchant marine after acquisitions of the Philippines and Hawaii. Debates center on ad valorem duties and subsidies to American ships and builders to reduce foreign-flag shipping and cutting annual foreign-carried trade costs. Leaders favor immediate legislation, facing treaty and European competition concerns.
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Washington, D. C
Philippines
Hawaii
Pacific
Republican Party
St. Louis
McKinley
Dia
Congress
Americcan
Seneter Etkine
West Virginia
United States
Elkine
Teie
House
Senate
Avery
The
Treasury
Polygamist Roberts Case Sparks House Debate
Washington D C January. Opinions among House members vary on the Roberts Utah seat dispute. Some Republicans favor unseating while others back oath administration. the Utah certificate is generally recognized as valid. News of Vice President Hobart’s death could delay action as the body adjourns and awaits the president's lengthy message.
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Washington, PD. C
House
Frigham Roberts
Utah
Roberts
Gen
Henderson
Fooberts
Short Term For Jurors In Tacoma December Term
Jurors drawn for the December term of the Tacoma Superior Court have been summoned by the sheriff and deputies to report to Judge Kean on Monday morning December 4. The criminal docket is not expected to exceed a week or two, with few cases of major importance, many involving minor irregularities in hobo ranks rather than serious offenses.
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Tacoma
Superior Court
Kean
Myrtle Halibut Schooner Believed Lost After Six Weeks
The halibut schooner Myrtle is believed lost after leaving the fishing banks six weeks ago and not being heard from. Authorities think the vessel may have been driven toward Nootka Sound about 100 miles north of Cape Flattery.
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Lorme
Nootka Sound
Cape Flattery
Australian boxers in training ahead of Tuesday fight
Australian Arthur Walker trains across the bay with Hilly Smith in a regular routine and remains in good condition for Tuesday. Young Peter Jackson also prepares at Valliard after a first-rate workout with W. H. Jones and will stay in shape for Tuesday's bout.
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Arthur Walker
Hilly Smith
Walker
Peter Jackson
Valliard
W. H. Jones
YMCA and James Bay A C clash in Seattle tonight
The YMCA and James Bay Athletic Club meet at the YMCA gym at 7 26 with Seattle lineup led by Captain Temple and Pierrott at center Grout guards Mouldenhour and Myers in a key basketball match.
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James Bay Athletic Club
YM. C. A
Seattle
Temple
Pierrott
Grout
Mouldenhour
Myers
Dr James McCue Plans Woodland Park Race Track
Dr James McCue, former Californian, proposes building a racetrack at Woodland Park once ownership is settled. He has $50,000 allotted for the project and is described as a well known figure in the community.
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James McCue
Alaska
Woodland Park
Hoe
Dr McCue
Conat
Pudd'n-Head Wilson at Seattle Theater Impresses Crowd
Edwin Mayo stars as David Wilson in Pudd'n-Head Wilson with strong support from Frank Campeau as Tom Driscoll. Cast praised for depth and performance. Matinee today and tonight's show end this season’s run. sale of seats for tonight indicates a packed house. A Stranger in New York returns Friday and Saturday following Hoyt’s popular comedy.
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Mie Mayo
Mian Pier
Frank Mayo
New York
Hoyt
Beattie Theater to Host Beech and Bowers Minstrels
A large audience greeted a morning sale with reduced prices and show tickets selling quickly. Beech and Bowers Minstrels announce a four night engagement at the Beattle theater starting Monday, featuring Donald Gordon the renowned trick rider and a bright new program praised by the press.
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Peate
Beech and Bowers
Beattle Theater
Donald Gordon
Wonderful Trick Rider
Bunco Men Bound Over in Grand Larceny Case
Andrew Sampson Herman Hilger and Skilbird were bound over to the superior court yesterday by Judge Cann on grand larceny charges. They allegedly swindled Tom Daly out of 41 dollars in a Pike Street saloon poker game.
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Andrew Sampson
Herman Hilger
Skilbird
Bunco
Superior Court
Cann
Tom Daly
Pike Street
Timber Price Surge Trails Eastern Timber Buyout
Tacoma date reports eastern lumbermen rapidly buying large fir tracts heightening stumpage and log prices. Weyerhauser syndicate's million acres deal drives re valuation as more sales occur in Washington State. Purchases include 18 acres in Snohomish and Whatcom counties and 7,000 acres from Washington Mill Company.
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Tacoma
Wash
Washington
Weyerhauser Syndicate
Northern Pacific
Eau Claire, Wile
Snohomish
Hichagtt
Whatcom County
Washington Mill Company
Boxing bouts swirl in New York and Cincinnati ring
A packed slate of scheduled fights dominates this report. Conrey faces Gus Rublin in a multi round New York bout while Bharkey vs Maher, Lessen previews involve Billy Brady’s purse offer for Rublin against Maher at Coney Island. Other matchups include Frank Erne training for a December 4 bout at Coney Island and Chariie Byrne possibly boxing Frank McDonnell in early December.
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Mockings Conrey
Gus Rublin
New York
Bharkey
Maher
Billy Brady
Peter Maher
Coney Island
Ben Jordan
Eddie Lenny
Broadway Athletic Club
Dee
Frank Erne
Sheepehead Bay
Jack O' Brien
Erne
Chariie Byrne
Cincinnat
A &. Louis
Frank McDonnell
California
Memorial concert for Capt Fortson by Knights of Pythias
Beattie Lodge No 51 K of P hosts an all star memorial concert at Hotel Stevens for Capt Fortson and returning volunteers. L F Brown delivers remarks as M F Walsh and son perform mandolin and guitar duet, Miss Jederson sings, and a program of solos duets and mind reading closes the event.
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Beattle Lodge No. 51
K. of P
Stevens
Capt. Fortson
Order
L. F. Brown
M. F. Walsh
Miss Jederson
Silher
A. B. Howe
Frank Coombe
Ninth annual Seattle Street Car Employer’s Benefit Ball
The ninth annual ball of the Seattle Street Car Employer's Benefit Association last night at the Armory was largely attended and considered the most successful affair of its kind. Wagner's orchestra provided the music while decor featured flags and bunting. The ball was organized by T. Fr, Vincent, G.9, Fenwick, Ml. Mareh, J. H. McGee and Afe. Prake Moody Cooper supervised the dances.
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Seattle
Armory
Wagner
Muate
T. FR
Vincent
G. 9
Fenwick
ML. Mareh
J. H. McGee
Afe
Prake Moody Cooper
Boers Led by an American in Transvaal War News
The article notes Gen. Piet Joubert, a Philadelphia born American who leads Transvaal forces. It adds Kruger relatives in the U.S. and mentions Lannie Kruger, living abroad, keenly following war dispatches. Also recounts Joubert's visits to Chicago and ties to Dom Paul Kruger.
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Africa
Pmritivh
Joubert
Transvaal
Joubert le
Philadelphia
South Africa
Chicago
Krueger
Washington
Bonnie Kruger
San Francisco
Michigan
Kev
J. K. Meiving
Dom Paul
United States
Kruger
Piet Joubert
Lannie Kruger
Athona Sande
Heer
Eynglish
Moers
Enaglien
Dom Paul Kruger
Castro Seeks Funds As Venezuelan Unrest Grows
New York reports provisional Venezuelan leader Gen. Ciprano Castro faces funding block as rival Gen. Jone Manucl Hernandez gains strength. Caracas and the de facto government await loan approval amid cabinet reshuffles and opposition to external minister Andreza Palacio.
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New York
Ciprano Castro
Venezuela
Jone Manucl Hernandez
Caracas
Castro
Andreza Palacio
D Palacio
Supreme Court
Joaquin Creapo
Stranger in London Involves A Hidden Protector
An American girl at Charing Cross pauses on a platform unsure of where to go. A bronzed, broad-shouldered man offers assistance and arranges a cab to her destination. The scene, witnessed by A K Mason, hints the protector is Lord Kitchener, famed Sirdar of the Egyptian army, creating a tale of quiet courtesy.
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Charing Cross
London
Hanson
A. KE. Mason
Maurice Buckler
England
Mason
Lord Kitchener
Sirdar
Khartoum
Detroit Free Press
Donkey Slugs Haunt West Virginia Slot Machines
A Cincinnati Commercial Tribune correspondent reports a young giant farmer from Sange and Parkersburg, West Virginia, who repeatedly emptied slot machines with slugs bearing a donkey image. He moved in and out of town hauling produce, using modified currency to gamble.
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Sange & Parkersburg
W. Va
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Feud figure in city shows bold street racket presence
A muscular rough dressed man with boots and a heavy whip roams the city as he finances a flag racket. He once went broke in the city but now returns with money. Operators oppose his machine yet protest lacks effect as houncers avoid action. He admitted playing 140 stages on last week’s trip.
Nebraska Suit Seeks Bar to Standard Oil Business
Attorney General Smythe asks Nebraska Supreme Court to deny Standard Oil right to operate as a trust. He argues the company and 20 member firms conspire against free trade.
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Lincoln, Neb
Smythe
Supreme Court
Standard of Co
Nebraska
Awakening Paralyzed Man Walks Then Sleeps Again
In Jamaica New York, Nemnardue Bennett, paralyzed for years after a stroke, suddenly dressed and walked about a kitchen before waking to paralysis once more. Family and doctors call it a miracle while neighbors remain doubtful about the episode and its meaning.
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New York
Nemnardue Bennett
Flushing Avenue
Jamaica
Hennett
Mr. Kennett
Mrs. Kennett
Mre
Flour for the Orient ships from Pendleton mill
Pendleton Oregon shipments of flour to the Orient amount to 100000 sacks and 250 barrels carried in 136 cars totaling 800 sacks per car. W & Hyere, Pendleton mill owner, sends the flour from Portland to Hong Kong agent Siyers. The grain trade has grown for years with the Orient, needing about five bushels per barrel due to light wheat this year.
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Pendleton, Or
Orient
W. & Hyere
Pendleton Roller Mille
Portland
trans-Pacific
Siyers
Hong Kong
Prison Labor Changes Talked at Anamoga Prison
Anamoga Iowa officials discuss shifting from contract labor to state run ventures at the penitentiary. With 600 convicts to employ and new prison buildings near completion the state considers a binding twine plant requiring a sizable investment.
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Anamoga
Iowa
Shoe polish scam ruins men’s shoes in Binghamton
Misa Carrie Green of Chicago toured through Binghamton on a pedestrian wager to New York. She entered offices and offered to polish one shoe of men present, forcing purchase of polish for the other shoe. Several hundred packages sold, but buyers report cracked leather and ruined shoes, with an estimated male population loss of 1500 dollars.
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Bringhampton
N. Y
Misa Carrie Green
Chicago
New York
Binghampton
Pudd'n-Head Wilson and Vaudeville Variety Tonight
Amusement listings show Pudd n Head Wilson at the Seattle theater tonight with further programs at the Third Avenue Theater and Olympic Hall. The Fulpino Vaudeville Co performs at these venues offering vaudeville and moving pictures.
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Seattle
Pudd'n-Head Wilson
Third Avenue
Fulpino Vaudeville Co
Olympic Hall
Excellent Quality Print COM PORTERS and Comfort Items
An ad offers various wool filled Comfort and Fortsh products with prices around $1.00 to $2.00 each. Includes silkeline Fortsh and lateen Comforts, wool filling, cotton quilting, and decorative patterns. Also notes 16 percent size Comet Blankets and a sale price of 49 cents per pair.
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Petra
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