Sensational Charges From Convention Squabble
Van Ogden Vogt of the United Societies of Christian Endeavor says Seattle cannot house 25 000 delegates due to hotel shortages while Beattie is blamed for failing to back the bid. The article notes Seattle’s facilities and calls for a large auditorium, with Minneapolis and Kansas City cited as already expanding capacity.
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Seattle
van Ogden Vogt
The
United ‘Societies of Christian Endeavor
Seattie
United Seccieties of Christian Endeavor
Boston
Attle
Beattie
Bis
New York City
Minneapolia
Kanaan
Mr. Vogt
City light contract sparks bids for courthouse rewiring
King County commissioners debate piping electrical service from Seattle Tacoma Power versus gas for the court house. They seek rewiring to cut costs, noting gas currently costs about 200 dollars monthly and electric power could be cheaper at regular city rates.
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Board of ‘Y’ Commissioners
Seattle Electric Tacoma Power
Ad County
King County
Seattle
Court House
Boston
Chicago
King At Home Board
Hall of Justice
Police Clerk Says Next After Complaints Flood Monday
Dozens of room-workers crowded police headquarters Monday night as thefts were reported. Allen, a guest, found trousers and linen missing from his room. Johnson reported a theft of a suitcase with a silk umbrella. value reached $50. Morgan claimed a room ransack at Overland house. Leo Hotz lost spectacles, unable to see the burglar who fled with an empty purse. Brown sought a baby outing but could not locate a stored go-cart. Police note ongoing burglaries as victims file reports and the clerk ends with Next.
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Allen
Johnson
Cameron
Overland House
Morgan
Leo Hotz
South Sixth
Brown
Went Overboard During Fight Aboard Kohala
Townsend reports that Luis Alverez, a Chilean, drowned after a fight aboard the American Kohala in the Shanghai river. Drowning occurred when a boat alongside the vessel toppled or swung during the fracas. The incident involved the ship’s first and second mates during the voyage from Shanghai.
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Shanghai
Luis Alverez
Lois
Arrival Brought Two Battered Night Crew Into Port
On arrival this morning two crew members showed black eyes and battered faces after a troubling incident at the port. Authorities opened an inquiry to determine what happened and who was responsible.
Beating the Octopus in a Fair Trial
The Seattle Electric Company agreed to drop a $31.95 dispute with Orville Clark after his attorney accepted dismissal with prejudice and the company agreed to pay all costs. Clark, a state pioneer from Waterville, had leased the Skagit house for lighting, later selling out. he disputes a light usage minimum claiming settlement receipts prove full payment and that the settlement was fraudulent.
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Seattle Electric Company
Court of Justice
P. V. Davis
Orville Clark
Clark
Waterville
Skagit House
The
Electric Company
Louis Johnson Denies Abuse Allegations in Death Case
Louis Johnson says reports alleging abuse of his son are false and that claims his wife drank wine before her death are unfounded. He thanks friends for sympathy following the bereavement at their Flintworth home.
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Louis Johnson
Flintworth
Ballard Developments and Water Plans Stir Community
Ballard builders erect a six room house on East Broadway as street improvements progress. Prospect Beach residents plan a petition for water mains while annexation debates spark council discussion. Ballard paves the city hall front with asphalt costing about 6000. Police chase a bull mistaken for a robber after a sharpshooter misfire.
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EF King
East Broadway
Gilman Park
Ballard
Hallard
Prospect Beach
City Hall
Hou Ls
Leprosy Cases Reported Among Chinamen in Chicago
Chicago authorities report two leprosy cases among Chinese residents found by police the day before. The brief notice notes municipal health concerns and investigation by officials.
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Chicago
Weather Forecast Fair Tonight and Wednesday
Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with warmer temperatures. Moderate southeast winds expected across the region.
Actress Announces Six Part Stage Life Series
A famous actress confirms six articles on stage life to run in The Star starting Thursday October 12. The first piece promises insights into theater life and will likely draw reader interest.
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The
Star
Alaska Pot Hunters Learn Alaska Hunting Laws
Pot hunters in Alaska become aware of game laws after miners report from Seattle. A mass meeting elected a delegate to clarify the statute, noting that ignorance once left ducks venison and other fare out of reach.
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Alaska
Seattle
Ohio
Fairbanks
Hert Johnson
Johnson
Cupid Gets Busy in Schoolroom at Mercer Island
Miss Martha Hart chief instructor at the parental school married Walter Rand who supervises the older boys. The union follows a lighthearted town belief that the superintendent advised teachers to wed when opportunity arose. Fourty boys were rewarded with extra cake at dinner last Thursday.
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Mercer Island
Rand
Miss Hart
Martha Hart
Walter Rand
Bidding Opens for $500,000 School Bonds
The school board secretary received 12 requests from Eastern financial houses for bid information as bidding on the $500,000 in school bonds begins.
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Jones
Eastern Financial Housew
College Professor Attempts Death by Suicide
Eugene Oregon October 16 Despondent and in ill health P C Langemo instructor of economics at University of Oregon attempted death by own action by slashing his throat with a razor last night cutting two gashes below the jugular vein He may possibly recover He arrived from Berkeley Friday where he taught last year
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Eugene, Or
P. C. Langemo
University of Oregon
Herkeley
Three-masted schooner Harry Lewis lost off Mobile Bay
The schooner Harry Lewis went down in a gulf gale off Mobile Bay with 12 crew lost. Great damage reported along the coast. Also noted are political and public health items from St Louis and New Orleans dated October 10.
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Mobile
Ala
Harry Lewis
Gulf
Mobile Bay
Perkins Skips Out to Europe
New York reports the insurance investigation resumes with Hubert Oliphant testifying as trustee of the Mutual. He describes a confidential legal fund and eight $25,000 payments he authorized for legal expenses. Other executives discuss political contributions and unclear use of funds as Richard A. McCurdy, president of the Mutual, prepares to testify.
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New York
Hubert Oliphant
the Mutual
Oliphant
Republican Fund
Inquisitor
Robert A. Grannis
Mutual
George W. Perkins
Europe
Grannis
Hamilton
New York Life
Thummel
Gillette
Hughes
Gilliettes
New York Sife
Equitable
Richard A. McCurdy
Police raid nets dozens arrested in Washington Street saloon sweep
A police operation led by Sergeant Powers raided Washington and 5 streets early Tuesday, detaining about 40 individuals. Most detainees were Irish, with ages 23 to 65, and weights from 140 to 235 pounds. Several were bailed or released, while the rest face Police Judge Gordon. Jailer Corbett lamented crowding as the jail filled.
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Yester Way
Powera
Washington
Shipyard
Wested
King
Applequist
Lilly
Christensen
John Sullivan
Peter Nelson
Sullivan
Cascade Locks
Eva Lyons
Mabel Carter
Erin
Sam
Gordon
Corbett
Czar Gains Confidence After Peace With Japan
The Emperor Nicholas, once despondent, is described as energetic and brave after Russia's peace victory. He claims credit for resisting indemnity and pushes for a new, mixed autocratic and representative system. He backs concessions amid unrest and focuses on shaping a Russian popular assembly.
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ST. Petersburg
Far East
Nicholas
Russia
Peterhof
Japan
M. Witte
Roosevelt
Portsmouth
Sxarskoe Selo
Caucasus
Popular Assembly
Cezar Nicholas
Kaiser
Germany
Russsia
Prise
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Gul Sal- Magdie Neal
Mnes
Ner
Cory Ae
Jae Fue
Ine Dawce
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Diedrick
the Octopus
Mallard
Great Northern
Charlie” Bennett
Charlie
Boya
Clara Morris
Alton. Olsen
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Restaur
Cupid
ST. Louis
Republican League of Clubs
Philadelphia
New Orleans
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Surance Inquisitor, Fren
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