Miners' Strike Talks Pivot Amid Secret Federation Session
Washington Oct. 6 reports say the American Federation of Labor held a secret session as John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers arrived to press for concessions before any return to work. In Wilkesbarre and nearby towns, confusion followed Mitchell’s disappearance and a tense scene loomed over possible calls for National Guard involvement as officials debated a possible extra congressional session to resolve the coal strike.
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Washington, D. C
American Federation of Labor
John Mitchell
United Mine
Gompers
Scell
Ebesse
Phington
D. C
Irs
White House
Root
Knox
Payne
Bethe
Stone
Shooting at Pike Street Leaves Man Injured
A longshoreman was wounded by a shotgun blast at the foot of Pike Street. The injured Marine is under City Hospital care after being shot in his arm and head. suspect Hannigan is believed to have clashed with the man over a wife. Police, including Detective Corning and Officer Brown, pursued leads to 1611 Western Avenue where the shooter resides.
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Hile Frien
Glenn
Cowes
H ‘Gan
Hannigan
Alee Chage
Barret
Soa
Hennigan
Haenoigan
John
Nerai Hoapital
Pike Street
Dr. Ford
City
Corning
Officer Brown
Jaller Corbett
Second Avenue
Western Avenue
Destructive Earthquake at Guam Damages Naval Station
Navy department reports a destructive earthquake at Guam on Sept 33 causing no American injuries. Naval station damage is estimated at 923,600 with authority sought to purchase material for repairs and reconstruction.
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Oe Prp. S
Ative Tee
Navy Department
Guam
Naval Station
Blanche Douglass Marriages and a Diamond Dispute
Blanche Douglass, noted actress, was married twice to Ralph Cummings and rumored to remarry him. Adolph Ramitch sued her to recover diamonds he claimed were loaned but she said they were gifts. Reynolds, once lead of Frawley’s company, formed his own group amid rumors of motive. The Ramitch case remains unsettled.
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Coast
Reynolds
Frawley
Sevenar
Down
Blanche Douglass
Adolph Ramitch
Ramish
Beieve
San Francisco
Ralph Cummings
Cummings
Los Angeles
Misa Devgines
House Tumbles With a Crash on Twentieth Avenue
Mrs Blakeney and her infant narrowly escaped death when a frame house owned by Omas Dinkeney collapsed after a faulty brace. Bricks rained through the ceiling as the chimney toppled causing the total wreck of a 24 by 24 foot main block and a 10 by 40 foot rear wing. The owner had been warned to reinforce the structure and attempted last minute fixes before the disaster. Alimony of $60 a month was granted to Cora Le Wake during divorce proceedings in Judge Taliman's court.
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Twentieth Avenue
Omas Dinkeney
Mra. Biey
Blakeney
Cora le Wake
Taliman
Sailor Wins Victoria Cross For Heroic Fire Rescue Aboard Ship
Peter Simpson, a West Indian sailor on the British ship Ceite Chief, received the Victoria Cross for bravery in rescuing Fannie James, the captain's daughter, from a raging fire aboard the vessel Julia Rawlins. He suffered severe burns to face and arms but saved the child and endured months in hospital after surviving the disaster at sea.
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Peter Simpson
Simpson
Ranery
Liverpedal
Julia Rawlins
James
Fannie
King Alfred Fastest Cruiser in World Ready for Sea
The King Alfred, wartime cruiser under construction, is described as the largest and fastest in the world. It measures over unknown length with a beam of about feet, displacement around 14,000 tons, and is capable of 23 knots. The ship reportedly can travel 14,400 miles with a full armament and offers potential for two guns or broadside options.
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London
King Alfred
Arma Meat
Gibbs the Prize Fighter in Disorderly Court Clash
George Gibbs known as a prize fighter faced police court after a Saturday night trouble spree in Seattle. He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, was fined 19 dollars plus costs, and involved a confrontation with Officer Hubbard after a fiery clash at a King Street brothel district. The incident ended with a burning house and an $18.60 bill.
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George
Max Hennin
Max
Doyle
Frank Hoogers
Behi md
T. Cha Johnson
Gilbert
Thastime
Gibbs
George Gibbs
Tommy Ily
King Street
Vince
Gibba
Hubbard
Seattle
Mubberd
Freeman
Free Lance In A Pickle Sails South Seas Treasure Quest
Ogden Hoffman, a clubman and fortune seeker, is said to sail a treasure hunting schooner in hostile waters toward the Cocos Island treasure. A Honolulu pledge to fund the expedition sparked a confrontation with creditors and the crew, with threats reportedly looming if promises are not kept.
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Ogden Hoffman
South Seas
Honolulu
Hoffman @ees
Ban Franciere
Neaproh
Cocos Island
Ior OC Mein
Hoffman
Captain's vow seals fate over treasure island voyage
Capt Wn reportedly declared that remaining aboard would strand him at a distant place for three years, ensuring he would never return to the treasure island. This dramatic remark highlights a perilous voyage and the crew's fear of becoming lost at sea.
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Capt
Boston Educator A A Winship to Speak to Teachers
A. A. Winship of Boston will deliver an address to teachers at a forthcoming event. Winship is a leading educator and editor of the New England Journal of Education.
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A. A. Winship
Boston
New England Journal of Education
Strike Hits Tennessee Coal Miners in Alabama
Nine hundred workers at the Tennessee Coal and Iron plant in Blacktown walked out this morning after a week old notice. The strike targets a $1 wage assessment imposed by United Mine Workers with no union consent. Alabama death toll rises to 46,000 due to the ongoing peril.
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Birmingham
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Blacktown
United Mine Workers
Alabama
Roosevelt mediation discussed easing miners return
Washington rumor says President Roosevelt asked Mitchell to permit miners to return to work during a congressional inquiry. Mitchell expected in Washington to confer with the president and AF of L leaders on the strike as executive correspondence on the matter is released tonight.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Mitchell
Mitchell Ie
Council of the American Federation of Labor
Death of Viceroy Lin Kan Yi in Shanghai
Shanghai October 6 Lin Kan Yi famed viceroy of Nanking died this morning. He governed the Yangtee valley for twenty five years and helped quell the Boxer uprising. He served as one of China's peace envoys in the subsequent negotiations.
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Shanghai
Lin Kan Yi
Nanking
Yangtee
China
Elect elephants riot in Nijni Novgorod killing dozens
A dated dispatch from Nijni Novgorod reports elephants in captivity escaping their enclosure and charging into the crowd, killing 28 people and wounding 43, with many crushed in the panic before being recaptured.
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ST. Petersburg
Nijni Novgorod
Goa
Decisions Rendered in U S Circuit Court
United States circuit court decisions announced today include the Queen Mary Company collision suit against Lakme owner Charles Nelson with $4.49 affirmed. The Western Assurance Company case against City of Columbus and others for marine insurance was affirmed. Prottbeck claim against Bagimawe Steel and Tugboats resulted in awards totaling 2.00 to Prottbeck and 2.60 to cust crew. and six to the tugs’ crews.
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Star
San Francisco
United States Circuit Court of Appels
Charles Nelson
Lakme
Queen Mabeth Company
Doge
HM. Spelberg
HM. B. Sia Weon
Ean
Seattle & Alaskeip Company
Alaskan Scenery and the Naming of Peaks
Mr Hansen recalls July nights in Alaska seen from the second range and Disenchantment Bay. He names a peak after Admiral Schley and praises Mount Hubbard glacier and local waterways. He notes abundant salmon and trout in rivers and lakes feeding Yakutat Dry Bay fisheries.
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Mount
Eahtey
Mansen
Norway
Adhills
Admiral Schrey
Santiago
Hansen
May Lose Franchise Over Streetcar Strike In New Orleans
New Orleans mayor Capdeville demands the street railway operate all lines by 10 this morning after a lengthy strike left cars idle for eight years. City officials may revoke the franchise if service is not resumed. The company advertises 20 cents an hour to experienced carmen, 2 cents more than prior pay.
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New Orleans
Capdeville
Carmen
Seattle Humane Society to Issue Badges for Animal Protection
The Seattle Humane Society plans a star badge marked Humane Society for members to use when mistreatment of animals is suspected. Judge Greene will present a bill to force idle or neglectful fathers to provide for their families, with potential arrest and work duties. A horse-blanketing ordinance may be discussed.
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Seattle
Seattle Humane Society
Humane Society
Rainier Grand
Greene
Seattle Weather Tonight Turns Cloudy and Unsettled
A Seattle area forecast warns of cloudy skies and unsettled conditions tonight, with possible showers. Cooler to brisk southeasterly winds are expected, bringing a changeable forecast for the Seattle region.
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Seattle
Vicinity
Nellie Popham Files Divorce Suit for Non Support
Nellie Popham sues Edwin Popham in superior court this morning alleging non support. The divorce action seeks relief from the husband amidfitful financial disputes and requests judicial determination of alimony and settlement terms.
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Nellie Popham
Edwin Popham
Superior Court
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Tere
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Gricks
Rio de Janeiro
Liverpool
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J. Bull
Qusky
Circuit Court of Appeals
Booth Park
Renton
Pioneer Square
Mipan
Herbert S$ Upper
Goheverman
Flrst Avenue
Cherry Street
Lion Clothing House
1St Ave
Cor. Main
New Britain
Iclothing House
L. Adler Bros. & Co
Rochester
New York
Pra
Adams’ & Blanchard
Hinckley Block
Safe Deposit Building
Monarch
Snows
Optical
Busiwohard Optical Co
Seattin
R. T. Shannon
Iawa Creamery
R. T. Shannon Grocery Co. Wholesale and Retail Outfitters
First Ave
Spring Street
Northwest Fixture
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Henry Hensel 'Sretsctorine
Monarch Shoe CO
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Nature's
Florence Dental Company
First Avenue
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