Unknown man found murdered in bay near city dump
The body, weighted with rocks in pockets, was recovered near the southern city bay pool. Blows to the head and eyes suggest foul play rather than suicide. Witnesses report a suspicious bundle dumped near Ninth Avenue and King Street, possibly the victim’s remains.
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Bonney-Watson
Myst
George W. Clark
Ninth Avenue
King Street
Clark
Saginaw Evening News
Lila Young
Sixth Avenue South
Tenderloin
Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision Boosts La Follette
National leaders at the Chicago headquarters hailed a three to one Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling in favor of La Follette in the factional split. The decision, citing section 35 of state law, favors the regular convention and could withdraw the stalwart ticket from the national race.
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Chicago
Wisconin State Supreme Court
la Follette
National Republican
Wisconsin
Cassady
Steel Plant to Open November 1 in West Seattle
The Seattle Steel Company will open its West Seattle shops on November 1 with 200 workers to produce light rails and bar iron for coal, logging firms. The Lake View plant is being moved and machinery from Pittsburg ordered to expand capacity, aiming to reach 600 employees by year end. The operation is planned as the state’s steel and iron hub, with future Beattle Steel integration and a larger smelting capability.
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Seattle Steel Company
William Pigott
BE. M. Wilson
West Seattle
Star
Steel and Iron Works
Lake View
Pittsburg
Weat Seattle
Humphrey Post Office
Beattle Steel Company
La Follette Ballot Path Backed by State Central Committee
The state central committee’s decision to place the La Follette ticket on the ballot is deemed swift and final, and its action is expected to stand.
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State Central Committee
la Follette
Mayor Considers Arcade Hall Changes Amid License Fight
Mayor Ballinger and Chief De Laney plan a personal inspection of the Arcade dance hall to gauge possible changes after the council pulled its license. They seek public sentiment on reopening while balancing state labor laws restricting woman employment in liquor venues and the option to run the arcade legally.
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Ballinger
Delaney
Arcade
Murphy
Ferguson
Hallinger
Kuroki Tries to Turn Russian Left in Far East War
Dispatches from Oct 5 to 6 describe General Kuroki attempting to pivot the Russian left while the Japanese main army advances toward the Kuselan center. Japanese transports move material toward the Yalu mouth and bridges across the Liao river are said to be in place as roads are repaired. Reports from St Petersburg note Baltic fleet rumors fading into belief of a real Far East deployment and daily Russian sorties from Port Arthur with heavy Japanese losses estimated.
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Chan Chuses
Mukden
Bimun Teng
Aneaare
London
St. Petersburg
London Times
Far East
Aden
Zanzibar
Singapore
Petersburg
Stoessel
Port Arthur
Fo. Visoky
Konkratanke
Raate
PARIB
St Petersburg
Lindoviesky
County Officials Accused of Graft and Pay Deductions
The article reports County Clerk Koepfl and County Auditor Lamping under fire for a two year 6 percent graft scheme. Officials allegedly forced about 2 deputy clerks and other staff to give 6 percent of salaries to campaign expenses, with total losses exceeding $2,000 and wages cut to cents on the dollar. Warrant brokers pay under par, raising protests among attorneys and clerks facing dismissal threats.
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A. Koepfil
Green Bay
Lamping
Campaian
Hie
KR. W. Harto
Superior Court
Koepill
Koepfil
Koepfli
Keepfii
Koeptil
Treateurers
McConenaughey
Itta
Republican County Central Committee
Republican
Gray horse stolen from ambulance stable recovered by patrolman
A gray horse vanished from the city ambulance stable overnight or early morning after being untied. The horse was found this afternoon by a patrolman who matched a description given to police by Capt. G. W. Hogle. Doors were left unlocked overnight. the horse was missing during morning feeding.
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G. W. Hogle
Train Through Burning Trestle Spills Passengers In Georgia
An Augusta bound Southern railway passenger train derailed after striking a burning trestle over Jones creek near Gibson Georgia. All but the engine were burned. Seven aboard were injured and W H Shurley is reported fatally hurt.
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Atlanta
Reatia
Augusta
Southern Railway
Jones’ Creek
Gibson
W. H. Shurley
Czar Sends Good Luck Message to Russian Fleet Commander
The Giornale d Italia reports Kaiser telegraphed the Russian Baltic fleet commander wishing a safe voyage and good luck. Only 4,000 men remain of the Vladivostok squadron. The first ships have appeared off Vladivostok.
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Rome
St. Petersburg
Giornale d'Italia
Kaiser Hae
Vladivostok
Viadivostok
Japs Recruit Koreans for Frontline Service in Manchuria
The Japanese press report Koreans are being recruited under the guise of coolies for the army in Manchuria. Korea’s emperor allegedly refused to supply large groups from towns. Reports claim 600 men were recruited at Ping Yang, uniformed, sent to Manchuria, placed at front lines, and most were killed. Separately, Major General Orloff and General Romanoff are recalled after a court martial linked to the Liao Yang battle.
Preacher Takes Dolliver's Place in Republican Rank
Chicago October 5 Republican party records show a preacher stepping into Dolliver's vacant slot in the ranks. Details indicate a strategic move within party machinery as Asa's news source reports the personnel shift and potential implications for upcoming events.
Reverend Walter Smith Assigned to Fairbanks Special
The national committee has named Rev. Walter I. Smith of Iowa to replace Senator Dolliver on the Fairbanks special train. Smith departed today for Ogden to board the train and assist in speaking engagements during the week.
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National Committee
Walter I. Smith
Iowa
Senator Dolliver
Fairbanks
Smith
Ogden
Infant Died at Font During Baptism Sermon
SANDUSKY Ohio Oct 5 The 3 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs August Pfaff died suddenly as the minister spoke the last word of the baptismal prayer Three physicians were summoned but life was extinct The child Mildred Leona had just been christened by Rev J G Enslin at the German Protestant church The parents are nearly prostrated
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Sandusky
Ohio
August Praff
Roberts Faces $280000 Failure in Market Collapse
Chicago broker F B Roberts, a commission agent, failed for 280000 dollars as his assets listed at 4500. he claims securities worth about 250000. The collapse is blamed on the New York stock market crash.
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Chicago
F. FB. Roberts
New York
Kirkland Boys Face Horse Theft Hearing
Claude Hanks and Carl Smith of Kirkland faced a preliminary hearing for horse stealing. Carl appeared. Claude Hawke will face a bench warrant after the prosecution failed to appear. The horse belonged to Hanks' father and was sold at Renton. The pair used proceeds for a trip to eastern Oregon. Carl posted bond, while Hawke is sought to explain nonappearance.
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Gordon
Carl Smith
Windt
Kirkland
Young Smith
Claude Hawke
Smith
Young Hawke
Young Hanks
Renton
Oregon
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Brooklyn Navy Yard
Kuroki
SIAN
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Peary
North Pole
City Ambulance Stable
Czar
Central News
Orloff
Romanoff
Liao Yang
Preacher
Dolliver
Beriopa News Asa'as
Scripps News Ass'n
Claude Hanks
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