Great cyclone devastates Havana and Cuba coast
Historic hurricane strikes Havana and Pinar del Rio causing widespread destruction. Reports say hundreds injured or dead, ships ripped from moorings, tents torn, Cuban and American vessels damaged, and communications cut as officials fear heavy loss of life.
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Havana
WTEC
Galliger
Brooklyn
Columbus
Pinar del Rio
Ters
Wavana
Pinar
Minneapolis
Texas
Denver
Ice
Celtic
Leonidan Ie Osee
Hope Fades as Jesse Hall Wounds Threaten Life
Dr. Riniiger reports Jesse M. Hall in critical condition with pneumonia setting in after a gunshot wound inflicted by his father in law William Constantine. Hall’s left lung tube was removed as pain relief remains severe. officials say Hall may die and Constantine is under constant watch.
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Riniiger
Jesse M. Hall
William Constantine
Young Mall
Hall
John F. Miller
Mali
Police Chief Seeks More Officers Amid City Crime Fears
Wappenstein writes to Mayor Moore urging nine patrolmen be provided to safeguard 260 000 residents as council restricts funding. He notes only 109 officers on actual duty from a 146 strong force with 48 on night patrol and proposes a public fundraiser and grand opera concert to finance police protection.
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Wappenstein
Moore
Grand Opera House
Local Mail Delays Grow As Post Office Struggles
Postmaster reports mail held up for hours due to clerical shortages and volume. Officials say earlier mailing by business houses could help clear the backlog before night trains leave.
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Teveriah
Art
Orange Capers and Divorces in Early Case
The divorce filing alleges violent treatment by the husband and constant abuse since marriage. The wife claims he neglected her welfare while she supported him and provided necessities. she inherited wealth and property after marriage.
Brighton Beach man dies at 58 after dropacy
Charles Kickuseh of Brighton Beach died yesterday afternoon from dropacy at age 58. He came to Seattle 15 years ago and settled with his family. He leaves two children, Pool and Gas Kicknach, and was six years affiliated with the Northern Pacific Railroad. The remains are at Batterworth & Sons.
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Charles Kickuseh
Brighton Beach
Seattle
Pool
Gas Kicknach
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Batterworth & Sons
Financial figures from October reports in 1905 and 1906
The fragment lists monetary amounts for October 1906 and October 1905 along with an increase over the prior year. It shows values of 91,278,000.46 and 51,292,906.86, and notes a small change of 49,064.60.
Actor Howts Fatally Burned in Theater Fire After Explosion
Oct 19. Star Special Service reports Howts, a young actor, was fatally burned in a blaze at Brandon theater while asleep. He died soon after. he was alone when the accident happened and was carried out by bystanders drawn by the explosion. Parents live in Baise.
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Star
Howts
Shah
Brandon
A Ceck
Akin
Baise
Lincoln Grand Jury Indicts 27 In Land Fraud Case
Federal grand jury in Lincoln Nebraska returns indictments against 27 individuals accused of fraudulent land entries and liquor selling to Indiana. Prominent Nebraskans are said to be involved though names are withheld. The president orders vigorous prosecution.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Lincoln, Neb
Federal Grand Jury
Indiana
Sailor Reed Dies After Heavy Drinking Aboard Puebla
F Reed a sailor about 60 aboard the Puebla dropped dead at 10 30 PM. He had drank heavily and his death likely due to heart failure from excessive drinking. Reed served nearly three years on the whip. Joe Wilson, previously pleading guilty to burglary at a local dye house, faced Judge Frater this morning and had his one year sentence suspended, being released on probation.
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F. Reed
Puebla
Reed
Joe Wilson
Frater
Walla Walla
Fire devastates Kohier & Chase storeroom stock
A fire at Kohier & Chase in San Francisco destroyed uninsured goods valued at about 76 000 dollars. Investigators suspect debris left from a previous blaze on April 20 contributed to the latest loss, with the stock stored at Bush and Franklin streets.
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Berippe Telegraph Service
San Francisco
Pire
Kohier & Chase
Bush
Franklin
Elf
Parry Investment sells parcels near Ninth Avenue and Capitol Hill
Multiple real estate transfers reported including Parry Investment selling a Ninth Avenue lot near James Street for 16000 to J W Phillipa, several Second Avenue lots for 9000, and other Kensington area parcels in additions such as Kinnear Place and Capitol Hill property, with prices ranging from 3000 to 16500 and buyers including John Connolly, L A Mason, G W Yancey, A C Phillips, and Dr Trueblood.
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Parry Investment Company
J. W. Phillipa
Ninth Av
Jameset
H. M. Parker
Joseph Johnson
Second Av
Ae John and
Thomas
Fred E. Sander & Co
Terry
James St
John Connolly
L. A. Mason
Kinnear Park
Fourth
Warrenay
Republican St
Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Denies Columbia Puget Sound Link
President Williams of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul flatly denies a report the road has gained control of the Columbia Puget Bound railway. He adds the company is not buying or seeking to buy any land near Ren ton.
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Williams
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Mr. Williams
Renton
Cort Returns From The East On The Road
John Cort the prominent theater promoter returns from weeks on the road covering five ventures. Leonca Valle the Italian company and the Law theater orchestra of Milan opened at Carnegie de York for big business. Maud Fealey and The Lion of Beatrice travel toward Seattle and Beattie for Thanksgiving week. The Stewart Opera company and other shows report strong business. The Grand in Beattie and Klaw and Tiger shows like Prince of India lead the current season in New York.
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John Cort
New York City
United States
Leoncavalle
Law Theater
Orrchestra
Milan
Hall
Carnegie de York
Roberts
Browd
Eiphta
Seattle
Maud Fealey
Lion of
Beatrice
Beattle
Max Plamen
Beattie
Stewart Opera Company
Mr. Cort
Star
Big Lake Steamers Purchased by Alaska Company
The Alaska Steamship Company of this city bought two large passenger steamers, Chippewa and Iroquois, built in Toledo in 1901. They measured 215 and 235 feet, with capacities for 1 and 1,960 passengers respectively, and were valued around 500000 dollars.
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Big Creat Lakes
Chippewa
Troquois
Alaska
Prank EK. Burns
Charlies EK. Peabody, T
Aleeska Steamchipee
George Hi. Lent
Toledo
Bault Rte
Marie
Mackinaw
BU Fe
Bellingham
Victoria
Arnold Transportation Company
Buffalo
Thousand Islands
Lakes
John Johnson
Indianapolis
Seattle
Bishop
Jones
Leo Miller
Horn
Troquela
Outlaw Shootout Near Nix Ends in Death
In Nix Arizona on October 19 a posse encountered Purvie a mining camp thief accused of stealing from a camp. The sheriff arrested Purvis and Harry Wilbur boarded a train to identify him when Purvis began firing killing the outlaw.
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Poe Telegraph Service
Nix
Ariz
Jack
Harry Wilbur
Vincent
Rhce
a _ Purvie
Wilbur
Purvis
Hail Storm Strikes Green Lake Area Causes Damage
A severe hailstorm hit Green Lake yesterday afternoon around 3 o clock, heavily damaging the west side. Hail depth reached about two inches and children played in the icy ground. hail also fell near Crown Hill cemetery north of Ballard.
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Green Lake
Crown Hill Cemetery
Ballard
Catholic Fair Contest Nears Close in Rainier Valley
The Southeast Seattle Catholic fair ends tonight with crowds watching contests. The clothing contest leads with J. M. Greidreibethl of Hulman City at 120 votes and Mike Klerney of Brighton Beach close behind at 110.
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Seattle
Rainier Valley
J. M. Greidreibethl
Hulman City
Mike Klerney
Brighton Beach
Fire damages $206,000 in Southern Pacific freight sheds
A fire last night damaged about 206000 in the Southern Pacific freight sheds. Several freight cars were endangered but moved to safety. The blaze caused citywide alarm due to inflammable materials, yet the fire department contained the fire with no further damage.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
San Francisco
Pire
Southern Pacific
Paper Carrier Burned While Delivering Papers
Malcolm Vance a Star carrier at Ballard was severely burned about the abdomen last night while delivering papers. He wore a lantern strapped to his waist to light his route and the lantern wick burned his clothes. His sister was with him and they ran home as flames spread before the blaze was extinguished. Dr Nicholson attended and said the burns would lay him up for some time. Lives at 137 Garrett av.
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Malcolm Vance
Ballard
Vance
Nicholson
Young #unce
Garrett Av
Indians Kill Cattlemen Near Gillette
An outbreak of Ute Indians near Gillette Wyoming led to a battle with cowboys. Two cowboys were killed and several Indians reportedly injured as the tribes raided a cattle camp, seized stock and meat, and headed back to their camps. Army forces were anticipated to be dispatched to Gillette.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Omahha
Wyoming
Gillette
Wyo
Omaha
Twelve Die In Birmingham Boarding House Fire
A frame boarding house in Birmingham catches fire this morning killing 12 and injuring several. Panic and trampling follow the cry of fire as workers and conductors lodge there. Bodies are cremated and many victims burned beyond recognition. Two more are missing with seven additional unaccounted for. The landlady suspects incendiary causes.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Birmingham
Ala
Oet
Anniversary Social for Japanese Emperor Birth in Seattle
The Lincoln in Seattle hosts a brilliant social event on November 3 to celebrate the emperor's birthday. Invitations have been sent by Japanese consul Hisamiden and Mrs Hisamiden to 700 1000 guests, including prominent figures from Portland Spokane Olympia Tacoma Port Townsend Bremerton and Seattle.
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Seattle
Lincoln
Hisamiden
Portland
Spokane
Olympia
Tacoma
Port Townsend
Bremerton
First Monthly Parade and Ball of the N G W Held at Armory
The Armory hosted the first monthly parade and ball of the N G W last night. Companies D B and L of the Second Infantry and Company A signal corps organized the event with Major Stringer leading the grand march.
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Armory
Second Infantry
Signal Corps
Stringer
Police arrest two suspects in Hutchinson murder case
Spokane police have arrested two men believed to be highwaymen and suspects in the Hutchinson murder. Investigators say the suspects are in custody for questioning as the case unfolds.
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Spokane
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Burns
Everett Theater
Sailor
Cort
BIG Lake
Alaska Steamship Company
Great Lake
N. G. W. Parade
Hutchinson
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