Washington Boys Land in Frisco
The First Washington regiment landed in San Francisco and received a welcome breakfast funded by Levi Ankeny. Gov. Rogers Col. Whalley and Lt. Gov. addressed the troops, with plans for medals and further entertainments as they await muster out in a few weeks.
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San Francisco
The
Star
Washington
Ferry
Levi Ankeny
Spokane
Gov. Rogers
Col. Whalley
Bach
Boutin Jere
Presidio
Market Street
van Ness Avenue
Shafter
Aega
Options on steel plants near Duluth acquired
Options closed for purchase of three iron and steel plants at the head of Lake Superior by a New Jersey firm led by John E. Searle. The new company would have 5 million dollars capital and spend hundreds of thousands to ready the plants with capacity for 1 ton daily of acid open hearth and Bessemer billets and rolling mill to produce shapes. One product will be steel for the American Shipbuilding Company harbor works.
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Duluth
Minn
Lake Superior Steel Company
New Jersey
John E. Searle
Focal Shipyard
American Shipbuilding Company
Trunk Full of Stolen Property Tied to Hotel Maid
Mrs Kate Quinlan a chambermaid at the Hotel Netherlands was arraigned at Jefferson Market police court on a charge of robbing a guest and was remanded for examination. A search of her trunk yielded dozens of lace shawls hundreds of lace handkerchiefs various jewelry pieces and collar buttons valued around ten thousand dollars in total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kate Quinlan
Netherlands
Jefferson Market
Ensign Scott to Receive Easton Reception with Sword
Easton honor awaits Ensign W Pitt Scott, Olympia veteran of Manila Bay, arriving Friday for a public reception. The son of Judge Scott will be presented with a sword by the native city's citizens.
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Easton
W. Pitt Scott
Olympia
Manila Bay
Non & Son
Judge Scott
Pawn coin forgery case heard in Lima
A. Cole was brought from Marion by Deputy U S Marshal to Lima and appeared before U S Commissioner Armur on charges of gilding pennies and passing them for Glines.
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Lima
A. Cole
Marion
United States
Marschal Shannon
Armur
Saloon Stay Debate Divides City Council
Seattle council debates a measure to close saloons during the First Wallington regiment’s stay. Amid protest, officers split 7 to 4 with Muldoon and James proposing limited closure on troop arrival, Gill opposing. routine business follows and a Woodland Park purchase ordinance is introduced.
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First Wallington Regiment
Seattle
Anti-Saloon League
Muldoon
Castleman
Mil
James
Gill
Gil
Frisco
Carpet Bagaera
Navin
Yeas
Cantleman
Crawford
Diller
McArdie
Rude
Nave
Hill
Taylor
Crichton and
Rinehart
Woodland Park
Mrs
Des Moines Circus Accident Claims Parachute Jumper
A professional parachutist associated with the Bent-Om-Hed circus grounds in Des Moines died after his reserve failed to deploy during a parachute drop. He fell to the ground and sustained fatal injuries including a broken neck. The incident occurred this afternoon as crowds watched at the arena.
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Des Moindia
Maran Townsend
Des Moines
Mia
Dreyfus Family Seeks Winter Villa in Cairo
Reports say Captain Dreyfus and his family have rented a villa in Cairo for the upcoming winter season. The move signals a quiet sojourn abroad as tensions linger in European affairs.
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Paris
Capt. Dreyfus
Cairo
New York Spends on Dewey Celebration Decorations
It is estimated that about $1,000,000 was spent in New York for decorations during the Dewey celebration. Helen Gould, famed for patriotism, likely spent more on decorations than any other individual, with her house decorating costing around $3,000. Mise Could reportedly had a silk flag made at a cost of about $600.
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New York
Helen Gould
Mise
Man Dies by Own Action After Gambling Losses
Henry Gechen, an aged resident, hanged himself at a Cowen lake tract after losing heavily at gambling houses.Neighbor reports and a settlement with Robert McMann failed to avert the tragedy. coroner and detectives investigated the grisly scene transforming into a morgue removal.
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Henry Gechen
Cowen Lake
Robert McMann
Ap T Techen
Fiechen
Moe- Mann
McMann
Alaska
Bechen
Mechen
Behen
Anderson
Hechen
Bparting
Powers
Jack Williams
Ree
Minnesota
Rechen
Canada Not Sending Troops to Fight in the Transvaal
Chicago October 16 rumors swirled about Canadian policy on supplying troops for the Transvaal. Sir Wilfrid Laurier said there is misconception about the government’s plan and clarified that militia act volunteers are enrolled to defend the dominion, meaning they are Canadian troops to defend Canada.
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Chicago
Tranavaal
Wilfrid Laurier
Dominion
Canada
Degenerates Boost Langtry In London Revenue
London reports Mrs Langtry earns more than 5000 dollars weekly from Grundy's play The Degenerates as she plans Christmas reminiscences. She lives at Newmarket racing home and travels nightly by special train costing 90 dollars, sharing 25 dollars with train hands, and returns home around 1 20 a.m.
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London
Grundy
Missouri mule buyer pledges world supply for army mules
A St. Joseph mule buyer, J Hahn, reports a wired inquiry from a New York government representative asking for a large number of mules for artillery and army use in the Transvaal. Hahn accepts the commission stating Missouri can supply mules for the world.
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ST. Jobmph
Huntieh
New York City
J. Hahn
St. Joseph
Transvaal
John
Portland man named traffic manager at Pacific Coast line
J G Woodworth of Portland is appointed traffic manager for the Pacific Coast company, signaling a shift from Goodall Perkins & Co as agents. With the Oregon Improvement merger and J D Farrell as president, the firm may end its contract with Goodall Perkins & Co and run its own agencies, possibly prompting coast and Alaska service rivalry.
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J. G. Woodworth
Portland
Pacific Coast Company
Trowbridge
Goodall, Perkines & Co
Oregon Improvement Company
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
J. D. Farrell
Cioodall, Perking & Co
Goodall, Perkina & Co
Woodworth
Pacific Comet
Goodall, Perkins & Co
Alaska
Republicans Ratify Neese Nomination in Lincoln Rally
In Lincoln at the Oliver theater Judge Neese’s Republican backers rallied about three thousand supporters to approve his renomination for the Nebraska supreme bench. The highlight was Chaplain James Matly of the Nebraska volunteers who prayed with the regiment and briefly took up a Springfield rifle to help repel rebels in the Philippines.
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Lincoln, Neb
Judge Neese
Supreme Bench of
Nebraska
Oliver Theater
James Matly
Pirot Nebraska Volunteers
Philippines
Freshmen Ducking At Wisconsin Campus In Lake Mendota
About six freshmen at the University of Wisconsin were ducked into Lake Mendota during an annual class rush. The prank was good natured, with the freshmen resisting at first but ending the ordeal smiling after being submerged.
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Madison
Wic
Wisconsin University
Lake Mendota
Thief Confesses Burglary of Ex President Hartson Watch
Knoxville police report BE Wilson, a noted crook, confessed to burglary here and a partner stole the diamond studded watch given by the senate to ex President Benjamin Hartson five years ago. The watch, valued at 1 000, is buried near Akron and would be restored if Wilson is released.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Wilson
Benjamin Hartson
Senate
Akron
Fatal explosion injures miner at hackney mine
In Connellsville on October 10 a miner named Winestock from Hackney died after a keg of powder exploded when a spark from his pipe ignited the powder. The accident occurred during coal mining work.
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M Connellasville
W Winestock
Hackney
U S Citizens Hiram Maxim and John Meiges Naturalized
The Gazette reports that Hiram Maxim and John C. Meiges of the United States have been issued certificates of naturalization. Maxim's certificate is dated September 16 and Meiges's certificate is dated August.
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London
the Gazette
Hiram Maxim
John C. Meiges
United States
Gold Camp Echoes From Nome to Seattle Crew
Captain Strong arrived with 33 passengers from Cape Nome bearing news of an active gold district at Anvil Creek. W A Bain of San Francisco reported claims paying up to eighty thousand dollars monthly with beach work yielding sixteen to fifty dollars daily. Observers noted six to seven thousand people in the area, extensive staking, and cold ground hindering winter work. Commander Rayhan warned only one government vessel will depart Nome before winter, urging prompt departures to reach the Yukon. Coal sold at a low price and drift-weed was scarce as transport tightened.
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Fisher Bros
Strong
Cape Nome
Fisher Brothers
Nome
W. A. Bain
San Francisco
Seattle
Cape
Anvil Creek
Bain
Ray Han
Nomes
Yukon
Danson
Workmen's Friend: Seattle Carpenters Aid Stricken Brother
Seattle union No. 191 Carpenters and Joiners provides for members in need. A brother who fell from a scaffold and broke an arm was hospitalized at Providence at union expense. The piece praises the union's loyalty and care for sick and disabled members.
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Seattle
Carpenters and Joiners
Providence Hospital
Steepa City News Receiver Appointed for Seattle & Alaska Steamship
Judge Moore appoints Slanson as receiver for the Seattle and Alaska Steamship company. Northern Pacific pays 873000 in delinquent taxes to the county treasurer. Volunteer Reception fund receives 40 from local employer. William J. Mehaffey, noted marine engineer, dies in Tacoma. Myer Lewis buys and sells mill property at end of Lake Union for 25000 with 12500 sale to J S Brace. Coroner investigates a death in Lester Washington.
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HD. Slanson
Seattle & Alaska Steamship Company
Judge Moore
Fond
William J. Mehaffey
Tacoma
Myer Lewis
San Francisco
Lake Union
United States
Master of Chancery
Mercer Street
Weetlake and
Bismarck Avenues
J. 8. Brace
oMee
Sachs and
Hale
Lewie
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Fleet
Washington Volunteers
Lawton
Ensign Scott
Dreyfus
Langtry
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Pike
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Rom Pascal DuBedat & Co
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Martell
Cr & CO
Pike Street
Corner Fifth
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Harrison
Army of Tennessee
Women's Athletic Club
Prees Club
G. A. R. Memorial Hall
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Highland
N.Y
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PSUCT
Steepa City News
Ceu Eeuvywuw Yuy
Mr. J. D. Walker
John L. Johnson
Norway
Benson
Sheriff van de Vanter
Walla Walla
Rosalle
Lynn Canal
Heney
White Pass & Yukon
Sparling
Cartwright
Lester, Wash
Lester
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Eng
Optician
Holcomb
Burke
Ries Nd Electric Power Assent
LL — Bulure
Seattle Cataract CO
Snecayvaimioe Light
Uction
Denny Blaine Land Co
Queen City
Fourth Avenue
Union and
Corona Java
Commercial Importing CO
Second Avenue
Moran Bros. Company Engine and Ship Builders
Steel and Wood Lumber Mill
Blue
Washington and Occidental
GEO. H. Woodhouse
Barrington
Ce Edwards
Marion St
Bet
Westeym and RR
Wahl
Dota
Pwr
Stafford & Co
Firet Avenue
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