Taft's China visit faces United States court tangle
Dispatch from Shanghai outlines Taft's looming task as secretary to untangle the new United States court for China. It notes the complex foreign settlement, mixed courts, and widespread red tape challenging justice. Shanghai’s status as a major trade hub frames the scenario for Taft's reception and decisions.
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Watt
Columbia Univerity
Ligue
Kiang
Imperial Commissioners
China
Tactal
Taft
United States Court For China
Shanghai
Huntish
Ntry
Hawaii
Philippines
United States Court For
Wilfley
The Prince of Pilsen Pleases Despite Mixed Return
Amusements note that The Prince of Pilsen drew crowd despite the troupe’s shortfall from expected Bavage standards. Performers include Dan Mason in Hana Wagner and tenor Robert Mallory shown as Melville Stokes, with light vaudeville flavor and mixed reviews from last night’s show.
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Prince of Pilsen
Bavage
Pixley
Dan Mason
Adolph
Rudolph
Hana Wagner
Robert Mallory
Melville Stokes
San Francisco Opera Co
Edward Mora
Woolen Blankets Sold At Discount Prices
Reduced to money saving prices for various woolen blankets including pairs in white plaid silver gray dark gray and tan. Notable sizes are 68x80 66x78 and 70x80 inches with prices ranging from 3.75 to 9.75 dollars with several discounts noted.
In Old Kentucky and Michael Strogoff at Seattle theaters
A review notes strong performances in In Old Kentucky with Verny Stintey and Reba Dale praised, and Hart G. Clark as Kernal. Michael Strogoff at the Third Avenue theater draws high audience enthusiasm with Frederick Clarke as Strogoff and Laurette Taylor in emotional scenes. Vaudeville bills and other acts fill the week.
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Old Kentucky
Seattle
Blue Grass Country
Hart G. Clark
Kernal
Charles K. French
May Stockton
Madge
Jules ‘Verde
Michael Strogoff
Third Avenue Theater
Taylor Company
Frederick Clarke
James G. Morton
Laurette Taylor
Wm. Raynore
Tony West
Jakey
Mickey
Ikey
Lewie-Lake Company
Star Theater
Elegant Green Velvet Coat and Cream Beaver Hat
A handsome deep bettie green velvet coat features broadened shoulders and velvet collar with embroidery in tans and greens. The accompanying hat is a cream beaver with mushroom trim, a folded brim, and large loops on the left side.
Mill Fire at Latona Lumber Co. Sparks $2500 Loss
A mill fire at Latona Lumber Co. in Weatlake and Firatav caused about 2500 in damage. Firefighters battled the blaze for an hour before it was under control. Separately a license and revenue committee held a hearing on the Free Employment Bu case against Rudensey Brothers two private agencies in the city's southern part.
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Latona Lumber Co
Weatlake
Firatav
Rudensey Brothers
Judge Tallman Approves Case in Superior Court
Judge Tallman ruled in the superior court this morning on the case involving Lake Soap cleanses and heals products. Details remain sparse as the record focuses on approval of the matter.
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Tallman
Superior Court
Street Widening Project Faces Objections
Widening and regrading of the street will cost about $15,000 in assessments. A number of property holders objected to approval, drawing protest from residents amid the decision process.
Lindsey claim seeks 5000 for injuries over sidewalk hole
Margaret and Casper W Lindsey filed a claim against the city alleging personal injuries from a sidewalk hole. They request five thousand dollars and the matter will be read to the council this evening.
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Margaret
Casper W. Lindsey
Lindsey
Socialists mobilize 50 volunteers for street speaking rights
In the near term a group of 50 volunteers plans to resume street speaking for the socialists. They believe steady turnout will deter authorities from mass arrests by showing ready, willing commitment to occupy public attention.
Trade figures sought on eastbound Panama Canal diversion
The Panama Canal queries seek to estimate how much eastbound merchandise could be diverted. The Chamber of Commerce received a long list from Special Panama Railroad Commissioner J L Brieton. The War Department criticizes the Pacific Mail Steamship line and a government Panama to Pacific coast service is being considered.
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Chamber of Commerce
Panama Railroad
J.L. Brieton
Panama Canal
War Department
Pacific Mall Steamship Company
Panama
Pacific Coast
Rowland murder trial ends with acquittal in North Carolina
In Raleigh on October 7 the jury found Dr. and Mrs. David Rowland not guilty of poisoning Charles R. Strange, the former husband of the Rowlands’ client.
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Raleigh, N. C
Rowland
David Rowland
Charles R. Strange
Darrow Recovers After Second Ear Operation
Ida Hoish reports Clarence Darrow of Chicago underwent a second operation for abscess of the left ear. The operation was a success and Mr. Darrow will be out in about ten days.
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Darrow
Hoish
Ida
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Washington Fire Insurance Firm Invests in Family Ties
The Washington Fire Insurance Company in Seattle allocated 92 000 dollars into a family funded venture. The move signals continued support for internal business endeavors and consolidates wealth within the household group.
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Washington Fire Insurance Company
Seattle
Desperado Burned and Lynched by Cumberland Mob
William Burns, labelled a negro desperado, killed Policeman Banter and was overpowered and jailed. A mob of about 100 citizens stormed the jail late Friday, dragged Burns from his cell, beat him, and shot him to death, ending the incident in Cumberland on October 7.
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United Press
Cumberland
William Burns
Banter
Husband shoots wife then kills himself in Hoquiam
Edward C. Gardner a well known contractor killed his wife during a jealous quarrel in Hoquiam Washington late Saturday night. He then shot himself in the head with the same revolver, both dying instantly, according to United Press reports.
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United Press
Hoquiam
Wash
Edward C. Gardner
Bank Robbery in Seddon Alabama Nets Over 500000
Four masked bandits blew the vaults of the First National Bank in Seddon Alabama on Saturday night securing over 500000 before fleeing along a railroad handcar. Sheriff John Williams was killed during the escape as officers arrived at the scene. In Norfolk Virginia Alyan H Martin was chosen to succeed J H Barr as director general of the Jamestown exposition.
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Seddon
Ala
Ths
First National Bank
John Williams
Hoquiam Exposition Opens With Portland Official
Hoquiam set to host the Merchants' Fair and Industrial exposition from Oct. 10 to 19 with Tom Richardson of Portland invited to officiate the opening ceremony. The event promises local exhibits and demonstrations.
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Hoquiam Exposition
Hoquiam
Tom Richardson
Portland
Rostand's Condition After Appendicitis Operation Reported Satisfactory
Bayonne France Oct 7 Edmond Rostand's condition after recent appendicitis surgery is described as satisfactory by doctors.
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Bayonne
France
Edmond Rostand
Births Registered for McGuire Overbury Mullins Papadoky Families
Birth records list four newborns today. McGuire a son to H G McGuire at 4525 Twenty-seventh Street North born October 4. Overbury a daughter to A W Overbury at 714 Columbia Street born October 2. Mullins a son to A W Mullins at 820 Day Street born September 24. Papadoky a daughter to A Papadoky at 625 West Berton born October 6.
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McGuire
H. G. McGuire
North
Death notices for Olson-Infant and Mullen child
Deaths registered today include Olson-Infant, age unknown, and Mullen child Walter Mullen age 6. Localities listed Howell Street and Howard Avenue with dates October 3 and 4. Further details not provided in the fragment.
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Olson
Boren Ay
Mullen
Walter Mullen
Howell St
Howard Av
Spinning 1310 Second Ave Address Listed
Local listing shows F. M. Spinning at 1310 Second Ave. The note records a residential or business address with no additional context or events attached.
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F. M
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