American Fleet Reaches Manila Amid Welcome and Cholera Caution
A large American battle fleet anchors in Manila Bay as crowds greet the ships with lights and bands. Health officials warn crews not to land until cholera risk is fully cleared, with plans for a later port visit and a water parade. Governor General Smith conveys a cautious welcome while noting looming entertainment adjustments.
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Yokohama
Manila
Smith
Connecticut
Admiral Sperry
Pene
Six Meet Death When Trains Collide
A Toledo & Ohio freight rear collided with a Sugar Ridge excursion train killing six and injuring many as signals failed. Passengers returning from the Green fair crowded the rear coach when the freight struck at speed. Rescue parties tended the wounded amid chaos and screaming.
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Cleveland
Toledo & Ohio Road
Sugar Ridge
Green Fair
Merrymakere
12 Year Old Girl Found in Saloon
H Blake proprietor of the bar on First Ave and Bell was arrested by Patrolman French for allowing a minor in his saloon. The 12 year old girl was found in a box at the rear. Blake claims the girl and her mother are friends who visited the saloon. Humane Officer Vaupel subpoenaed the girl for court Tuesday morning as Mrs Mulligan plans to travel to Spokane before the trial. The maximum penalty cited is a $100 fine and 30 days on the chain gang.
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H. Blake
First Av
Bell
French
John B. Gordon
Rothi
Blake
Lettle
Mieke
Sho
Humane
John Vaupel
Moses Seeks Seat Denied by Temple Trustees
Moses S. sought a restraining order to force seating at Temple de ln for two sanctuary seats after trustees refused action. Judge Morris ruled the court lacks church-dispute jurisdiction. Moses argued irreparable injury due to inscription on his cheek about celestial transportation. Temple officials say he may worship but cannot rent seats under current terms.
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Laalah E
Congregation
Temple de Ln Parment
Morris
Uwf
Met
Moses
Ajeriy
Hia
Morgenstern
Moscon
Mullen Objects To Seven Foot Pine Street Allowance
City councilman at large Frank P Mullen challenged a street committee proposal to permit seven feet of Pine Street frontage for the Federal hotel extension until January 1, 1911. He warned the exception would set a precedent, allowing all Pine Street property owners similar privilege amid ongoing regrading and street widening plans.
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Frank P Mullen
Mullen
Tag Day Rush Sets Seattle Into High Gear
Her Honor Mrs Humphrey assumes command as Tag Day kicks off with 3000 volunteers scurrying to tag every person in Seattle and suburbs. Bundles of 6000 and 100 counts pour from Teg Day headquarters as 200000 tags were eyed, slated for stores and surrounding towns. A Grand theatre concert marks the midmorning break as crews fan out in districts under captains to ensure every dime yields a tag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey
Seattle
Hit Gill
Gill
Savoy Hote
Bing Ship Burn
Harlington
Green River Hot Springs
Air
Grand Theatre
Garvey Buchanan Company
Democratic chief accuses Sheldon of corporate ties
New York October 2 United Press Norman E Mack chairman of the Democratic national committee charges National Treasurer George A Sheldon of Republican circles with ties to large corporations Capitalization runs into millions He has banking roots since 1879 and holds top posts at City Trust Electric Securities and director roles at American Locomotive Republic Iron and Steel and other firms.
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United Press
New York
Norman E. Mack
Demcratic
National Committee
George A. Sheldon
Republican National Committee
Sheldon
City Trust Company
Electric Securities Company
American Locomotive Company
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Texas Plans Home For Seattle Fair
A Texas building is planned for the Seattle fair as the A Y P FB moves to fund a Texas pavilion by private subscription. Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce reports a $20 000 to $25 000 tally already raised to secure a Lone Star state exhibit.
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Texas
Seattle
A.Y.P. FB
FP. H. Gohlke
Chamber of Commerce of
Wichita Falla
Lawa
Fort Worth
Lone Star
Prairie Oil conflict grows over highway pipeline in Rogers County
Guthrie Oklahoma October 2 The Prairie Oil company faces renewed trouble as plans to lay pipelines along Rogers County highways trigger a clash among Gov Haskell and Attorney General West. The county commissioners petitioned West asking whether they can grant the company the right to construct the lines. West warned the commissioners of their lack of authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
Prairie Oil Company
Rogera County
C. N. Haskell
West
Board of Commissioners
Jorgenson Sues Railroad For $10000 In Personal Injury
Corneling Jorgenson files in superior court claiming the Seattle Renton and Southern Railway caused injuries after being pushed from a moving car at 16 miles per hour. He alleges a broken right arm and permanent disability and seeks $10000 damages. Also noted is Rear Admiral N Thomas placed on the retired list upon reaching age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle, Renton & Southern Railway
Corneling Jorgenson
By & Conductor
Washington
N. Thomas
October proclamation sets general election date in Olympia
Olympia officials announce a proclamation issued October 1 directing county auditors to prepare for the general election scheduled for Tuesday, November 3. The notice specifies timing and procedural steps for local and state races.
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United Press
Olympia
Gor Hae
Sherman Joins In Attack At Republican Rally
Nile Oct 2 James Sherman vice presidential candidate arrived for a large Republican rally in Rock Island. He denounced Bryan and attacked the platform comparing it to Taft praising his own leadership. Other leaders present included Nicholas Longworth Governor Deneen Frank O Lowden and James McKinley.
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Rock Island
Nile
James
Sherman
Bryan
Taft
Bryam
Nicholas Longworth
Deneen
Frank O. Lowden
James McKinley
Hotel Fire Ravages Kenwood Sonoma Resort
A wooden hotel in Kenwood Sonoma valley burned early today, destroying the town store, post office, and telegraph exchanges. Fire likely started in a rear barn. horses perished. The owner Charles T. Farley was uninsured. Loss around $10,000.
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Kenwood
Cal
Wood Hotel
Sonoma Valley
Charles T. Farley
Lews
Multimillionaire Mine Owner J Q Packard Dies at 87
J Q A Packard, a prominent mine operator with extensive Utah profits, died in Santa Cruz at age 87. He was unmarried.
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Santa Cruz
Cal
J. Q A. Packard
Utah
Thief Steals Suitcase From Plymouth Church Ante Room
During a Thursday evening prayer meeting a thief entered the church ante room and took a suitcase owned by Q. Ward, of 935 171st Ave. The bag contained a Prince Albert coat, a pigskin collar box, and small personal items. Police have been alerted and patrols instructed to watch for the contents.
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Plymouth Church
Thirday
University At
Q . Wawards
A.wards
Dunsmuir matriarch Joan Dunsmuir dies in Victoria
Mrs. Joan Dunsmuir mother of Lieut. Gov. Robert Dunsmuir died at age 82 in Victoria. Wife of Hon. Robert Dunsmuir she sailed with a pioneer vessel around the Horn in the early 1870s. The Dunsmuir family rose to wealth from Vancouver Island ventures, now valued in coal mines railways and timber lands.
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United Press
Victoria
B. C
Joan Dunsmuir
Robert Dunsmuir
Robert Danamuir
Horn
Wessel
Washington
Millionaire Leutenant
Vancouver Island
Fina Wallace Hopper
Flames threaten to destroy town in California
Reports from Banta Rora California say a fire burned the post office and several other buildings at Kenwood Sonoma County early today threatening to wipe out the town. Telephone wires are down hindering details and the full extent remains unclear.
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United Press
Banta Rora
Cal
Kenwood
Sonoma County
Taft Speaks Seven Times as Campaign Swing Reaches West
William H. Taft's dawn departure from North Platte marked a busy day plan with speeches set in Kimball Cheyenne Julesburg Greeley La Salle and Denver. He received a hearty welcome at Gothenburg where about 600 locals cheered him while a Democratic delegation offered a large water melon tauntingly described as the county's largest. He quipped he's glad it wasn't a lemon.
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United Press
North Platte
Neb
William H. Taft
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Omaha
Gothenburg
Taft
Kimball
Wyo
Julesburg
Greeley
Lasalle
Denver
Colo
Ogallala
DYNAMITES FISH PAYS FINE OF $50
J Wart was fined $50 and costs and Alta Hart his wife was dismissed by Justice John B Carroll yesterday afternoon. They were charged with killing fish in Cedar river near Maple Valley on August 18 with dynamite. D McLaren arrested with the Harts turned state's evidence and his case was continued.
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J. Wart
Alta Hart
Justice of the Peace
John B. Carroll
Cedar River
Maple Valley
D. McLaren
Harts
Koch Theory Debated at International Tuberculosis Congress
Delegates in Washington called a caucus to press a declaration that the Koch theory about bovine tuberculosis not transmitting to humans has not been proved. Opponents include Aer tong France Newsholme Britain Von Schrotter Austria while Dr Koch and Dr Detre argued tests disproved the theory. Sectional meetings continued with a final session expected tomorrow.
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Washington
International Tuberculosis Congress
Aertong
France
Newsholme
Great Britain
von Schrotter
Austria
Robert Koch
Detre
Washington Tuberculoaia
City Department Bills Require Board Sanction
A denythy communication from Qe a informs city departments that any bill for supplies without the board's sanction of the head of public Yorke will not be payment unless in an absolute emergency. The ultimatum aims to tighten approval before expenditures.
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Yorke
Qe A
Blethen denies Times sale by Rockefeller or others
Col. Blethen comments on reports that William Rockefeller bought the Times. He says he has no knowledge of any sale and suggests if Joe Rockefeller were present he might have sold it secretly, noting Joe was in New York and Clarence not involved.
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Mr. Rockefeller
the Times
Joe
New York
Clarence
Col. Blethen
William Rockefeller
Seattle
Milwaukee Road
Seattle Times
P.-1
Guggenheims
Times
P.-L
Rumors of Major Newspaper Purchases in Alaska and Seattle
Rumor spreads that William Rockefeller visited Seattle last week amid speculation he sought to buy the Seattle Times. The Guggenheims are said to have acquired the P I and may take control after the presidential campaign. Consensus notes Standard Oil ties to Alaska papers and a broad campaign to mold public opinion and influence governance.
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William Rockefeller
Seattle Daily Times
Seattle
Guggenheim
P.I
Standard Oil
Alaska
Fairbanks News
Ketchikan Miner
Juneau Record
Skagway Interloper
Nome Nugget
Cordova Alaskan
The
Valdes Prospector
Guggenheims
Broadway
Rockefellers
Morgan
Stillman
Harriman
Elkins
New Mexico
Arizona
Washington
Standard Oil Interests
Standard
Nome
Oil Trust Dominion
Alaskan Miner Arrested in Del Monte Grove Wife Murder
J H Kocker was arrested on a charge of murdering Grace White at his Del Monte Grove home. Neighbors thought she was his wife but she sought a divorce to marry Kocker after gaining a decree. Police note lack of powder burns and question self-inflicted death.
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Pacific Grove
Cal
J. H. Kocker
Grace White
Kocker
Delmonte Grove
Rocker
Alaska
Muszle
Miner Sues for 20000 Damages in Civil Suit
Jacob Hill files a complaint in U S district court seeking 20000 dollars against Pacific Coast Company and South Prairie Coal Company. He alleges he was employed as a miner and was injured by a war explosion on August 13, 1907.
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Jacob Hill
Pacific Coast Company
South Prairie Coal Company
United States District Court
Man Injured At Work Alleges Lifetime Disability
Plaintiff contends negligence by his employers caused a lifelong injury and seeks redress for damages. He claims permanent impairment and ongoing medical needs stemming from the incident.
New Seattle Restaurant Set to Open at 820 Seattle
R Thompson, a 20 year Seattle restaurant operator, opens a new eatery at 820 with seating for 100. Fifteen waitresses employed. interior described as handsomely decorated and expense spared.
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R. Thompson
Seattle
Seconday
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Democratic Platform
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