Harbin Russia's Manchurian gateway and city plans
Harbin, a Russian base on the Sungari, is described as the Moscow of the East and a planned commercial center for Europe and Asia. The article details its development, major public buildings, rail terminals, administration city, river steamers, transport, and wide state investment including schools and banks.
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Sungart
Uarbin
Amur
Harbdin
Kuropatkin
Manchuria
Harbin
Europe
Asia
Liao
Mongolia
Sungari
Herbin
Moscow
Prestin
Thiee
United States
Harborofek
Tewari River
Vladivostok
Old Town
Preetin
Babe Sold for Penny in Jersey City Court Clash
Two sisters in law fought over custody of a child in New Jersey’s Jersey City criminal court. Justice Higgins voided the sale alleging the bargain to sell the child for 1 cent, and ordered the child returned to its rightful guardian. Frances Bell faced disorderly conduct charges from Rose McDermott, who claimed the child was obtained by payment, and produced a contract as evidence.
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New York
Jersey City
Rose McDermott
Hell
McDermott
Turner to Meet Levere in Tacoma 20-Round Bout
In Tacoma next Thursday Rufe Turner will face Charles Levere in a 20 round boxing match. Levere is claimed to weigh no less than 145 pounds. Turner refused a prior challenge from Warren Zurbrick over a separate bout.
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Rufe Turner
Charles Levere
Tacoma
Levere
Turner
Warren Zurbrick
Tommy Burns
Theath Vonbrieh
Perry
Nile
Borns
Sporting
Demand for Explanation From Mr Soinstow
City council member Johnston faces scrutiny at Rainier Heights Improvement Club meeting over Arcade concert hall license vote and ties to second ward improvements. Critics accuse him of bowing to majority pressure and tolerating a Jackson street bawdy house outside the restricted district. A Jackson street regrade and a diagonal road project are also under discussion.
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Rainier Heights Improvement Plus
Second Ward
Johnston
Brewery Trust
Jimay
Mr. Johnston
Idaho Saloon
Fifth Avenue South
Jackson Street
John
Ston
Ballinger
Johneaton
Washington Street
Offer to sell southeast corner lot with cash bonus
A proposal offers a lot on the southeast corner of section 4 plus 200 dollars, or 250 dollars if a building is not placed there. The choice presents the possibility of locating the building elsewhere.
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Section 4
Griffeths Sue for Breach of Lease Contract
Francis J Griffeth and other Griffeths filed in superior court to annul a lease and seek 16000 dollars for breach. Defendants William H Mand and M Littencourt promised a three story building on the property at Washington street and Iet avenue by September 1 1905 with second story due September 1 1895. First story completed, second not built, contract broken. Griffeth F Griffetha did not join and asks for a receiver. hearing set for October 20.
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Francis J. Griffethe
Griffethe
Sait
Washington Street
Iet Avenue
William H., Mand and M
Ittencourt
Griffeths
Bulit
Griffeth F. Griffetha
Rescued by Pugilist Rescues Two Women in Brooklyn Fire
Eugene J. Garcia a prize fighter plowed through dense smoke carrying an unconscious woman to safety. He then went back to rescue Mrs Clara Earl and Mrs Julia Heinzenbuttel 70 from a blazing Brooklyn building along with Edward Thorne and William Dawkins who alerted the fire department.
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New York
Eugene J. Garcia
Clara Earl
Julia Heinzenbuttel
Brooklyn
Edward Thorne
William Dawkins
Garcia
Gamblers Press Portland Council To Pass Poolroom Ordinance
In Portland on October 14 gamblers push a poolroom licensing ordinance to survive the mayoral veto at the next city council meeting. They claim enough support exists to enact the measure despite opposition. Electioneering intensifies as council members face a heated choice.
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Portland
Ore
Priv Heges
Trials Set for Celtic and Goldsborough in Bremerton Harbor
Bremerton Washington October 14 the transport Celtic will undergo a harbor trial to test its new engines and boilers while the torpedo boat Goldsborough will have a trial Monday amid public curiosity about its past misfortunes. A crew draft from the training ship Philadelphia will board the tug Pawtucket at 6 30 tomorrow morning for Seattle after transfer at the Island to the Independence train.
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Bremerton
Wash
Celtic
Mavy Yard
Goldsborough
Pavy Yard
Philadelphia
Pawtucket
Seattle
Te Island
Independence
Willehave a new school and board election in Ravenna
Fragments indicate WillHave a new school and a special district No. T7 election to vote on bonds for a graded central school. Names like MF Jones of Ravenna are mentioned as taking a lead in pushing the plan.
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Jon Je
Emfenler
Ravenna
MF. Jones
Visiting Seattle by Oakland Ebell group
Mrs Mabel Thayer Gray and George D Gray of Oakland arrive in Seattle with Mrs Gray noted as the youngest Ebell president. The Oakland club, the largest women’s group with a 500 member cap, saw 80 percent enrolled in study sections during her term. The family from Geo D Gray Co San Francisco stays at Hotel Butler through October.
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Ars George D. Gray
Mins Mabel Thayer Gray
Oakland
Cal
Ebell Club
Yesr
Mins Gray
Ebell
Seattle
Geo. D. Gray
Geo. D. Gray Company
San Francisco
Butler
Hill Advocates Jury Trial Over Injunction Rule
Hill condemned government by injunction in Wheeling and urged a law granting jury trials for those held in contempt of court for restraining orders issued by federal judges. Edinburgh reports the Duke of Connaught narrowly escaped death and suffered injuries in a motor vehicle incident. St Louis notes President Francis and Exhibits Director Skiff were named grand officers of the Order of the Crown of Italy by the Italian king.
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Wheeling
W. Va
David B. Hill
Edinburgh
Duke of Connaught
Edward
Gosford House
ST. Louis
Francis
Italy
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Scripps News
Seriope News Ass'n
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Willehave
Hill Talks
Ferippe News Ags'n
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Becond Avenue
First Avenue
North Star
Hoyas
Belz’ Farious
Selx
Sherman, Clay & Co
Sherman
Second Avenue
Oakland, Cal
Florence” Union
Ladies’ Union
McCarthy Dry Goods Company
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