Man Shoots Self in Crowded Street Near Norris Store
George S. Mills a nurseryman shot himself in the street on Second Avenue near Union Street at 1 15 PM. He collapsed on the sidewalk before witnesses as an ambulance rushed him to Providence hospital where he died at 2 35. Authorities report no motive yet and six nearby children and their mother are named victims of the Steele trust.
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Steele’’ Trust
Mills
Fourth Avenue
Clay Street
H. Wirt Hieele
New York
Mia
Lana Inaneson
HM. Wirt Steele
Helma
Peterson
First Avenue Routh
Connecticut Street
Imaacton
Butte
H. Wirt Breele
Steele
Russian Front Holds Echo of Kuropatkin Crisis
Tokyo reports say General Kuropatkin wounded with 3 divisions facing Japanese attack near Shahke river. Mukden dispatches claim Russians checked advance. Kuropatkin allegedly to be succeeded by General Bakareff and General Hildering if he falls.
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ST. Pretersburg
Mukden
Kuropatkin
Bhahke
Bensiaputse
Tokio
Oyane
Shahke
Oyama
Scott frees murderers Nassir and Obabshaw Khan
In King County, Nassir Khan and Obdabshaw Khan, charged with first degree murder in the Merili peddler killing on Lake Washington, were released by Public Prosecutor Scott after a preliminary hearing that prosecutors say showed strong guilt evidence. Sheriff deputies and Afghan informants supported the case, but Judge Tallman dismissed the charges on Scott's motion amid claims the prosecution lacked sufficient evidence.
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Scott
Hen Meriki
Peddier
Nassir
Sheriffs Office
Obabshaw
Merili
Naseir
Otabehaw
Oregon
Sheriffe
Beott
Dte
Aece
Corcoran
Obabahan
Will H. Morrie
Massachusetts woman sues ex-husband for alimony debt
Dunbar of Massachusetts filed a federal suit yesterday against Horace B. Dunbar to recover 3576.03 on an alimony agreement from 1896. She says after their divorce he agreed to pay 500 annually for her support, but the payments ceased.
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Lattice Dunbar
Massachusetts
Horace B. Dunbar
Mr. Dunbar
Inheritance Case Outlines Support Obligation
A court records that a mother has failed to provide support and faces a financial obligation of 400 dollars annually for each of her two sons until they reach adulthood. The case details indicate enforcement actions may follow to secure owed sums.
Marriage Licenses Issued To Tacoma and Seattle Couples
Andreas Matheason and Mary Olson of Tacoma. Oren Brown and Mianche Maidment of Seattle. Frank Mitchell and Mary Zink of Seattle received marriage licenses in the latest local issue.
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Andreas Matheason
Mary Olson
Tacoma
Oren Brown
Mianche Maidment
Seattle
Frank Mitchell
Mary Zink
Wounded Reach Liao Yang as Battle Rumor Surfaces
Report from Liao Yang claims General Kuropatkin under personal command of three divisions is cut off from retreat with the entire Russian force in imminent danger of capture. Verification not available.
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Liao Yang
Kuroki
Kuropatkin
Four officers killed in October battles report
General Oku reports four officers killed, 31 wounded and two missing in engagements on October 10 11 and 12. The dispatch outlines the latest battlefield losses and casualties amid ongoing campaigns.
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Tokio
Oku
Russian retreat and engagement after shahopani advance
Japanese forces pushed toward Shahopan as the Russian main body retired into the mountains east of the railway. The Russians halted and now engage the Japanese right, which was maneuvering to press the advance.
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Tokio
Shahopan
Japanese Advance Expected to Conclude Year’s Battle
A Japanese officer reports Oyama will soon occupy Mukden and push toward Tielang, with the final battle of the year anticipated before winter quarters begin for both sides.
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Neuchwang
Oyama
Mukden
Tielang
Japanese Bombard Port Arthur in Ongoing Attack
Japanese forces opened a bombardment of Port Arthur on Wednesday, with fighting continuing. The action marks another intense episode in the coastal siege and highlights the strategic battle in the region.
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Chepoo
Port Arthur
Judge Tallman bars temperamental incompatibility divorces
Superior Judge Tallman announced from the bench that he will try no divorce cases based on incompatibility of temperament if avoidable. He cited the case of Nellie Davie versus William Davis, where the complaint was amended to add cruelty before a divorce would be granted.
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Tallman
Nellie Davie
William Davis
Davis
People's party to nominate county ticket at mass convention
The People's party plans a mass convention in this city Monday evening to nominate a county ticket. The event likely will be in Carpenters' hall, though Germania hall had been announced earlier. The Germania hall booking fell through due to unavailability.
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People’s Party
Carpenters’ Hall
Germania
Eastbound California Limited Wrecks Near Florence
The eastbound California Limited on the Denver and Rio Grande collided head on with a westbound freight near Florence Colorado. The engine and front of the passenger train were demolished while the freight engine and several cars were wrecked. A passenger was thrown hundreds of feet across the Santa Fe tracks due to the force of the impact. The crash was caused by the freight’s failure to take a siding as ordered.
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Colo
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Florence
Santa Fe
Deny & Rio Grande
Jeweler Sues Attorney for 50000 Over Wife Affection
Joseph Cantor files a suit against attorney H H Eaton claiming manipulation of his wife’s affections. Cantor seeks 50000 in damages. The complaint, filed through A J Spechert, cites sensational charges and notes Cantor’s year old son as a key witness. The couple wed in 1296 in Oakland California and lived at 208 Madison Street. Eaton is reportedly abroad.
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Joseph Cantor
Joseph Mayers
Cherry Street
Madison Street
H. H. Eaton
Cantor
A. J. Spechhert
Soechhert
Raton
Cantors
Oakland
Cal
Eaton
Knox-Tindle wedding at Valley Forge estate
Miss Rebekah Page Knox daughter of Senator Philander Knox married James Robert Tindle of Pittsburgh at Lesmore Valley Forge in a ceremony attended by notable guests from Washington Pittsburgh New York and other cities. The couple will reside in Pittsburgh.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Pittsburg
New York
Rebekah Page Knox
Philander Knox
James Robert Tindle
Lesmore
Valley Forge
Star Readers Preview Targeted Charity Monopoly Probe
The Star plans another article on organized charity exposing H Wirt Breele efforts to monopolize charitable work in Green Lake. It alleges Breele tried to oust the Home for the Friends at Green Lake, a refuge aiding young women, due to M Steele’s dislike of their client base.
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the Star
H. Wirt Breele
M. Steele
Green Lake
Steamer Al-Ki Sails North With Large Dynamite Cargo
The steamer Al-Ki sails north carrying a large dynamite cargo for southeastern and interior Alaska and carries no passengers. The Humboldt is due to arrive from the north tonight or tomorrow morning. Former Governor Alonzo B. Cornell dies after a month long illness in Ithaca New York.
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Al-Ki
Alaska
Humboldt
Ithaca
N. Y
Alonzo B. Cornell
Theatrical Profession Backs Zoe Gayton and Marshall Aid Fund
The Star reports a swift, generous response from actors managers and theater staff to aid aged actress Zoe Gayton and her protector Joseph Marshall. Within half an hour donors from Seattle Theater Third Avenue Alcazar raised 92 dollars, with specific contributions listing Howe Noth and Neil Company 41.50 and other theater groups totaling 30.60 and 20 dollars from Alcazar staff.
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Zoe Gayton
Joseph P. Marshall
Grand Opera House
Kyrle Bellew Company
Tle
Third Avenue
Alcagrar
Gayton and Marshall Fund
Seattle
Howe
James Noth
Neil Company
Third Avenue Theater
Drew & Russell
Orchestra
Orphan’s Prayer” Company
Alcazar ‘Theater
Wiedemann
Alcazar Management
Wiedemann Company
Sescvresssy Ooge
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George S. Mills
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Norris Safe
Lock Company's Store
Union Street
Mike
Idence Hospital
Shaw
Provi
Dence Hospital
Jose
Rome
Kuropat
Kin
Italia Militaire
Mukiden
Harbin
Nh. Kouropatkin
Pepsibu
Mas
Lena Sgracron
Charity
Organization Society
Sioner
Star
Lamby
Selfried
Areete
Clarke Haw
Alwayer
Amen Fon
Avalon
Scott Frees
Wassir
Obabshaw Khan
Ing Omereli
Evi
Nassir Khan
Obdabshaw
Europatkin
Japa
Speckert
Yale
Syracuse
Amherst
Columbia
Victims
Steele” Trust
Marshall
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