Administration cleans house and reforms on Cuba cable issue
The text urges rapid administration reforms including removing Otin from military duties and Secretary Root possibly dissolving the Cuba cable monopoly. It notes a San Francisco man jailed for a day over street car spitting and remarks on Brooklyn admiring Columbia and Shamrock, asking how she stands to wind.
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Alger
Fagan
Carter
Otin
Root
Cuba
Brooklyn
Columbia
Prices of Lumber Rise Hinting at Further Increases
Boston October 10 This week likely will see another advance in spruce lumber as dealers and manufacturers plan a new schedule under an agreement fixing prices for frames and random boards. Buyers report prices higher than before with little relief in sight, while a large buyer from England notes prices have surged since his last visit.
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Boston
England
Beauty Hints for Women’s Complimenting Looks
Advice on facial care and grooming from a historical text emphasizes skin cleanliness with soap and tincture of bengoin, lash growth without Vaseline, daily steaming and gentle massage, hair care with mild products, and elbow care with exfoliation and dusting powder.
Water Inundates Louisiana Marshes In Severe Northeaster
New Orleans Oct 10 Inhabitants on the lower Louisiana coast face serious danger as a frightful northeast gale drives gulf water inland over the Mississippi River flooding plantations and orange groves not shielded by strong levees.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi
Gulf
X Ray Introduced in Wisconsin Malpractice Suit
OsHkosh Wis Oct 10 for the first time in the states history an X ray has been used in a lawsuit George Lindsay of Ornro sues Dr J F Ford for malpractice claiming an improper setting of a broken leg left his son a cripple for life X ray photographs of the injured limb will be offered to show the true location of the fracture
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Oshkosh
Wis
George Lindsay
Ornro
J. F. Ford
Ejectment Filed Over Bristol Rail Property
Samuel King and J W Owen on behalf of the King heirs filed an ejectment suit today against the Norfolk and Western Railway for title to Bristol real estate valued at 390000 dollars. The land includes rail stations sites and a five mile track right of way.
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Bristol
Tenn
Samuel King
J. W. Owen
King
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Norfolk & Western
Southern
Virginia and Southwestern
Elevator safety crackdown in Chicago council meeting
Chicago officials reported that since January 1 340 people have died and 4000 injured in elevator accidents. An ordinance passed 47 to 5 requires operator examination and registration by a mayor appointed board, with conductors aged 21 or older and apprentices at least 18. Violations carry fines from 20 to 100 dollars.
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Chicago
The Female Observer Fragments on Women and Society
A series of social aphorisms on women’s reform aims fashion preferences and home influence. Observations touch on aging, attire, religious conduct, speech, and child discipline with a satirical tone. The piece critiques modern slang and societal expectations in a compact column style.
Reflections on love and marriage quirks in old prose
A humorous collection of dated observations about courtship and marriage. The speaker pokes at chaperones, earnings discussions, attire, neighbor visits, and male fear in love with playful, old fashioned irony.
Pacific Coast firm names new general traffic manager
The Pacific Coast company establishes a Portland office with James N. G. Woodworth, currently the general freight agent of the O R and N, to fill the role of general traffic manager.
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Pacific Coast Company
Jamesn G Woodworth
Portland
Municipal Pawn Shop to Open in Chicago
Chicago readers learn that on October 10 November 1 the Municipal Pawners Society starts operations and ends 10 percent monthly rates. Pawnshop owners fear revenue loss as the municipal shop will lend on watches and jewelry at 1 percent monthly, potentially driving private lenders out of business. Kern Drug Company Fifth and Pike Prescription specialists, Tel. Pike.
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Chicago
Army in Manila Stuck in the Mud Says Pack Mules Needed
A U S Army officer in Manila reports that the force is bogged down in marshy terrain and requires pack mules for mobility. He argues cavalry, not infantry, should lead operations, noting mules would expedite movement and harry the enemy as trenches are evaded.
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New York
Manila
Mrs Hazen and Admiral Dewey Romance Rumor
Washington rumor mill stirs over a possible match between Mrs. Hazen and Admiral Dewey. The widow, noted society figure, denies serious interest while observers cite shared history and Dewey’s recent reception arrangements at Washington connections as fuel for chatter.
Gov Scofield Declines renomination in Wisconsins race
MILWAUKEE Wis Oct 10 Gov Scofield formally announces he will not seek renomination under any circumstances. He resents the renewed talk of renomination after accepting many speaking invitations at county fairs and says the chatter has stirred political circles as candidates for the nomination had counted him a key factor.
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Milwacker
Wis
Scofield
Wreck on Vancouver Island rocks Honolulu bound vessel
Wreck reported off the west coast of Vancouver Island as the American shipment from Honolulu bound for the Sound meets disaster. No full details provided on casualties or exact location.
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Darkentine
Uncle John
Honolulu
Total Wreck
Vancouver Island
Miners abandon Atlin district amid peril and disappointment
H F Key of Nevada described Atlin Alaska Territory as a deserted mining area where Americans face Canadian officials harshly. He said hundreds left after eight months, many selling tents and gear for little, with Sam Macaulay nearly broke and crowds walking or trudging toward American territory.
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Columbia
Atin
H. F. Key
Nevada
Cottage City
Star
Alaska Commercial
Sam Macaulay
Atlin
Nugget Point
Hennett
Armstrong Indicted for Adultery in Port Angeles Case
William J. Armstrong, linked to abandoning his wife and a woman in Port Angeles, is indicted by a Cooke County grand jury for adultery. He fled Chicago to avoid arrest on attempted jury bribery charges from Detective Tyrrell. authorities expect legal action to proceed despite unclear prospects.
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William J. Armstrong
Port Angeles
Cooke County
Armstrong
Chicago
Tyrrell
Windy City
Minolta Central
Francisco Marcello Found Guilty in Robbery Case
Francisco Marcello was found guilty in Judge Jacob a court of robbing Antonio Pocina of 215 dollars last July 27. Detective Prosecuting Attorney Fulton conducted the case for the state.
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Francisco Marcello
Jacob
Antonio Pocina
Fulton
AaaM HS Amusements and Beattie Theater Crowded
Maria Hoyts presents A Black Sheep to an enthusiastic Seattle audience with a strong cast including Billy Devers Gilbert Gerard and Joe Natus The Beattie venue hosts Beattieites and several famed performers along with hypnotist acts by Herbert L Flint The Flinte hypnotists promise intriguing demonstrations and sleep exhibitions across the current engagement
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Hoyts
Seattle
Hoyt
Billy Devers
Seattle Lodge No. 1
BP. O. EB
Gilbert Gerard
George Allen
Joe Natus
Bunny Tennessee
Marty Devere
Adelaide Nye
Misa Mattie Keen
Miss Hoardman
Howe
Wholesale Piano Sale Promises Low Prices and $10 Profit
The note promises wholesale piano pricing open for inspection with a stated $10 profit on each unit. It mentions a small down payment to reserve a piano and notes that high profit houses will not be affected, while implying limited selection and fluctuating prices.
Mining Stocks Fail To Spark On Quiet Exchange Day
The Northwestern Mining exchange shows no bidders and a quiet session at the Beattie Brown exchange. Officials note mining stocks are at a low mood after a year of subdued activity, with few new developments and costly transportation hindering shipments to smelters.
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Northwestern Mining Exchange
Beattie Brown Exchange
Washington
Uryan Disputes Reports of Strained U S Iraqi Ties
Charles Page Bryan United States minister to Hawaii on leave in Washington says the present Iraqi administration holds friendly regard to the United States. He says reports of ill feeling over the U S ship Wilmington in the Amazon were exaggerated, caused by resident Europeans who trade rivals of Americans seeking to prejudice Brazil toward the United States.
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Washington
Db. C
Charles Page Uryan
United States
Hrwail, Ia
Hryan
U. S
Wilmington
Amazon
Brazil
Academy of Science to Meet Weekly in Pacific Block Hall
The Academy of Science will hold a free lecture every Tuesday evening in the lecture hall of Acme Business college in the Pacific block. Prof MacLaren lends the room. the hall seats more people and is more comfortable than previous venues. All residents are invited to attend during the coming winter at the corner of Occidental avenue and Yesler way.
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Academy of Science
Acme Business College
Pacific
MacLaren
Academy
Cor
Electric Power Deal Sparks Seattle City Hall Debate
The Star reports a heated dispute over the Baker franchise in Seattle. Critics say the grant allows price fixing, while supporters argue competition is blocked by city terms. A petition to amend the article is in preparation. Beyond current contracts, the city may see little business from the Centennial mill and Grant Street railway. Westinghouse reportedly lends moral support to Baker amid the General Electric showdown with Snoqualmie interests.
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Seattle
William T Baker
Walter
Caitecity
Centennial Mill
Grant Street Railway
Seattle Cataract Company
General Sectric Company
Snoqualmie
Old
General Electric Co
Westinghouse Confile
Westinghouse
Baker
Flints and typnotists headline at multiple venues
Smusement Bulletin lists The Flints and typnotists at the Third Avenue Theater in Tontaht, Shuttle Theater shows Black Sheep tonight, plus Seattle’s First Exposition at Armory Hall with afternoon and evening programs.
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Third Avenue
Tontaht
the Flints
Black Sheep
First Seattle Exposition
Armory Hall
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