High School Day at the Exposition Highlights
Yesterday marked a crowded high school day at the exposition venue with a wedding by Rev. M. T. D. Brown. The baby show awarded prizes for youngest and prettiest infants along with a Japanese winner. Tonight a cadet drill and gold medal presentation were planned, with tomorrow featuring a cake walk and performances by Wagner's band and Shields company. Later attractions include the Victoria quartet from My Pour Quartette and Puget Sound Jubilee Singers, plus Lambertman’s day preparations and an illustrated talk by Edward Shiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark L. Lenton
Edina Jacobs
M. T D. Brown
Battery Street
M. EB
Goldie Kinnefelter
Elf
Robbie Evans
Walter Chatre Fransen
Otto Grigsby
Wille Kumpt
Mimosa San Nietm
Adrien Monod
Polon
Howard Collade
Hazel van Alstyne
James O'Tirien
Mine Myrtie Gladys Meyer
Wiliam Flemming
Miee Marie Lemm
My Pour Quartette
Victoria
C. BE. Joones
PF. Leroy
F. Shetl
J. M. Finn
Puget Sound
Mise Walker
Mrs. Clarke
J. C. Payne
J. J. Hill
Lamberman
Edward Shiel
Costly Yachts Prompt Debate On Sailboat Size
In New York Oct 13 speculation rises over reducing yacht sizes from 65 to 9 feet as Merreshotts plan fewer large boats. Lipton’s Shamrock and Columma incur high costs prompting ownership to seek a mid range class enabling moderate means to compete with millionaires. A cheaper, faster annual challenge for the America's Cup is discussed.
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New York
Merreshotts
Columma
Ir Thomas Lipton
Defender
Valkyrie
Bia
Shamrock
Nat Herreshett
Newport
Buying Up the Southern Pacific to Trim Rents
In New York Ort 13 reports that communion houses have long participated in Southern Pacific stock. Huntington and Speyer interests have nearly organized the Pacific Improvement Company to control bridges and facilities with high rents paid by Southern Pacific. Crocker and Stanford estates remain key in the firm, aiming to cut rents through holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Southern Pacific
Communion Houses
Huntington Ad Speyer
Pacific Improvement Company
Crocker and
Stanford Estates
Theosophists In Congress In Stockholm Meeting
The Universal Brotherhood of America held a Stockholm congress led by Katherine Tingley. Swedish attendees honored the occasion with a gift to King Oscar II and viewed Pacific coast stereopticon views. Speakers praised the Point Loma California colony and its teachings.
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Tétia
Congress of the Universal Brotherhood of America
Stockholm
Katherine Tingley
Sweden
Crear
Berond
Otate
Theosophiatse
Miavatenky
Cuba
America
Pacific
Attempted poisoning shocks Akron family
An unknown assailant mixed green substances into a cistern feeding the Blaesett household in Akron Ohio. The family realized the water’s unusual color before drinking at breakfast and survived. Health authorities analyzed the water and found poison risk. police pursue a suspected crew behind the plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Charles Blaesett
Stwee
Bassett
Shadowed Miss Gould
An elderly well dressed man, James M. H. Anderson of Newton Kansas and a Lincoln Post G A R member, was arrested on Miss Helen Gould's doorstep for harassing her with letters claiming to be her husband. He claimed a wireless telegraph invention and said Miss Gould was his wife. He is held for examination on disorderly conduct.
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New York
Helen Gould
Manion
James MH. Amerson
Newton
Kan
Lincoln Post
Topeka
Detective Mansion
Mise Gould
Miss Gould
Capt. McClusky
Detective Bureau
Anderson
Mies Gould
Yorkville
Helen White
Chicago
Menthal
Two Women Arrested for Grand Larceny in Ditler Hotel Case
Helen Weat and Lillian Fall former Ditler hotel residents on First Avenue were jailed yesterday on a grand larceny warrant by civil engineer C. M. Rundlett. He alleges they accompanied him Monday night when intoxicated and robbed him of a watch three $50 certificates of deposit and $70. The defendants deny the charges and claim Burdlett had no money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Weat
Lillian Fall
Ditler
First Avenue
C. M. Rundlett
Hondlett
Burdlett
Talks to Men at Y M C A Series Opens
The Y M C A of the city begins an eight talk series on topics for young men. Tonight W H G Temple D D opens with Scraps of Time What Shall I Do With Them stating aims and inviting attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. G. Temple
D. D
Havana City Orders Restrict Display Of Spanish Flag
Havana mayor Menor Perfecto Laconte issues a city order prohibiting display of the Spanish flag within Havana except at the Spanish consulate. The move is expected to provoke strong criticism and hostility from opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Menor Perfecto Laconte
Spanis
Senator Hanna Plans December RNC Meeting Call
Chicago dispatch reports Senator Hanna intends to call the Republican National Committee to meet in Washington early December. The move signals preparatory steps amid party activities in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hanna
Republican National Committee
Washington
Woman Accuses Merchant in Springfield Whip Incident
Mrs W M Ormebee, described as a popular society woman, cut J Knapp three times with a small whip after he kicked her pet dog. Countersuit and assault and battery charges have been filed in connection with the Oct 14 incident in Springfield Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mre
W. M. Ormebee
J Knapp
Civil Service Laws Denounced By State League
The State League of Republican Clubs in Harrisburg adopts resolutions condemning civil service laws as obstructing free government and urges national and state representatives to modify or repeal them. The resolutions argue the law creates an office holding close excluding the average citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harribaurg
State League of Republican Clube
Eos
Ion
The Conductor Complains of Slow Women on Seattle Trams
A Seattle conductor on the Union Trunk Rainier Heights line vents about women riders being slow to board and alight. He recounts a scene where he helped a stout woman onto a car as she scowled, claiming his actions were improper.
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Seattle
Rainier Heights
Union Trunk Line
Ilean
Ber
Steamer Humbol dt Sails North with Mixed Passenger List
The steamer Humbol dt capt Romsfield sails for Lynn canal carrying 2 zones of freight and a long list of passengers including J. E. Pletcher Mina Melle Caton May Pollard G Niles Mate Purton H Martin Mrs H Martin Kee Piper C E B Allison Grace Wilseon Mrs D C Jackson and many others aboard.
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Humbolidt
Romsfield
Lynn Canal
J. E. Pletcher
Mina Melle Caton
Mise May Pollard
Mise
G Niles
Mate Purton
H Martin
H. Martin
T. Kee
A. Piper
C. E B. Allison
H. Henderson
M. Johnson
George J. Kingman
J H. Knightson
FE. C. Force
John Purke
Ed Portway
Embalming-Gone Wrong Sparks Local Investigation
In Anderson Indiana a glassworker named Hunter died after being embalmed following a headache. His wife awoke to find him unconscious and a doctor declared him dead. Embalmers injected material into the corpse and Mrs Hunter later saw breath moisture on a mirror, fueling relatives' claim that embalming caused death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Hunter
Nofdnieh
New Vessels for the Navy
Washington D C Oct 12 The secretary of the navy may urge Congress to authorize only three protected cruisers in the upcoming session. Naval officers say armor disputes must be resolved before any more armored vessels are built. Shipyards are crowded and cannot start six armored ships already authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
Congress
Department
McKinley Bound Over After Guilty Plea in Store Robbery
James McKinley pleaded guilty before Judge Cann to robbing Fraser's store on Second Avenue and was bound over to the superior court for trial.
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James McKinley
Fraser
Second Avenue
Deserted by the Princess and the Prince of Wales
London gossip outlines a royal separation with the Princess of Wales abroad in Denmark. The Prince's attentions center on George Keppel, wife of Sir George Keppel, amid society scandal and speculation of marital strain.
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London
Prince of Wales
Dom Paul
Mr. Chamberlain
Princ
Wailea
Princess of Wales
Denmark
Langtry
Cornwallie West
Mra Jamcs Brown Potter
Lady Brooke
George Keppel
Mrs. Keppel
England
George Mdmonstone
Earl of Albermariee
Euh Roma
Princesa of Wales
Keppet
Thief From Above Turns Brooklyn Jewelry Heist
Albert and Frank Kalbfleieek peered from their Brooklyn doorway last night and were knocked down by a stranger sliding down a stone pillar. The thief vanished, leaving behind $4,000 worth of ladies jewelry stolen from the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albert
Frank Kalbfleieek
Brooklyn
Improvements on Grant Street Road Progress
The Grant Street road gains new cars on the Green Lake line replacing old apple-cart style carts. The deteriorating roadbed will be improved and a guard-rail may be installed on the Grant bridge to protect travelers.
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Grant Street
Cara, Ao
Green Lake
Southpark
van Awelt
Grant Wirwet
Hunt for Oil in Egypt Opens With Indiana Team
Thomas Sharkey Maurice Smith William States and Michael Waleh from Kokomo Indiana and H J Medrick of Grant county depart tomorrow to Egypt to drill deep wells along the Red Sea coast with an American syndicate. They seek oil or gas and plan a three year exploration using their financed expertise and tools.
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Kokomg
Ind
Thomas Sharkey
Maurice Smith
William States
Michael Waleh
H. JL. Medrick
Grant County
Redara
Ieraet
Mheroah
Fayot
Indiana
Civil Service Exam Dates Announced
The schedule lists Fire department on Oct 16, civil engineers on Oct 16, police on Oct 20, clerks and library clerks on Oct 23. Registration clerks exam will be in December. Applications are being received.
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Civil Service
Fire Department
Civil Engineers
Police
Frills of Fashion and Velvet Rules for Winter
The article describes polka dotted wool waists, plaid skirts, and varied waist fabrics. It highlights autumn tailor costumes in Roman, swallow, and silver blue tones, round-waist silhouettes, and new machine made cords. Velvet will dominate the coming season with black gowns, minimal flounces, and intricate bead and lace trimmings.
GANT REPRESENT THE TRANSVAAL
Washington takes note of Transvaal appointing a commissioner general to the United States. Gen James K R O Beirne of New York cannot be received in that capacity by the U S government. The move aligns with long standing policy not to recognize foreign agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
Transvaal
United States
James KR. OY Beirne
New York
State Department
Pretoria
O'Peirne
Few More Soldiers Needed to Complete Volunteer Army
Washington Oct 12 (AP) The total recruits for the last twelve volunteer regiments reach 14 188 with 335 men secured today. The Thirty-eighth, Thirty-ninth, Forty-fourth, Forty-fifth and Forty-sixth are fully organized, and the Fiftieth, Forty-second, Forty-third and Forty-seventh and Forty-eighth each have over 1 000. The Forty-first and Forty-ninth are below the 1 000 mark. Fewer than 1 500 men remain to complete the volunteer army as organized.
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Washington
PD. C
Pathetic Plea of a Leper in California
Mrs Alfred Abraham Todd is officially declared a leper and held in a pest house in California awaiting deportation or Britain’s decision on her appeal. She tells a reporter it is not pleasant there but heaven compared with Molokal and vows she will not go to Hawai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AN Francisco
Alfred Abraham Todd
Todd
Pest House
Great Britain
California
Molokal
Judges Recognize Railroad Boycott In Kansas City Area
The Jackson county court judges recognize a boycott by Kansas City merchants against the Burlington road. They instruct the sheriff not to travel on that road while the boycott lasts while transporting insane patients to St. Joseph asylum. Local merchants push a Burlington field started Saturday as part of the Omaha differential.
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Kansas City
Jackson County Court
Burlington
St. Joseph
Omaha
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