Scandal and Naval Welcome Mark Navy's Pacific Voyage
Correspondent reports on U S S Georgia visit to Japan during the Tokio reception for the American fleet. Immense crowds, elaborate entertainments, and cordial exchanges with Togo and Mikado officials highlight a tense era of post Manila pacification and growing U S Japanese friendship.
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Clotworthy
U. S. S. Georgia
Tokio
Imperial
Rd C. O'Brien
Japan
Manila
Imn
Pacific
Spberry
Togomer
Debs Draws Vast Crowds in Pittsburg Theater Meetings
Socialist candidate Eugene V. Debs spoke to two capacity crowds at the Bijou theatre in Pittsburg on Tuesday afternoon and last night, with thousands lingering outside after both events filled to capacity.
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Pittsburg
Rugene V. Debs
Yeatemlay
Missing Santa Rosa Couple Sought After Elopement Claim
Santa Rosa Cal Oct 19 police search for Angelo Bent and Mrs Charles Young missing since yesterday. Charles Olds, a neighbor, says the pair have eloped.
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Santa Roba
Cal
Angelo Bent
Mra
Charles Young
Charles Olds
Tragic Lake Washington drowning claims Pasadena girl
Flora Banbury, 28, of Pasadena, disappeared from a small boat during a Lake Washington picnic near Taylor's Mill. The boat surfaced right side up with no water in it, and responders fear the undertow makes recovery unlikely while Banbury's brother in Seattle oversees the search.
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Lake Washington
Flora Hanbury
Pasadena
Cal
Mise Banbury
Blanche
Elizabeth Allen
First Nv. W
Taylor's Mill
Misses Allen
Blanche Allen
Banbury
Seward
Alaska
30Th Av
Sunde & Erland
Thief loots substation of postoffice
A lone burglar broke into postoffice substation No 19 at Gibson Drug store 220d av and East Union st stealing blank money orders stamps and about $30 in cash. He used a jimmy, a newspaper carrier sighted him, and postal inspectors took over. Authorities fear the thief may try to cash the paper locally or in a nearby town.
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Postoffice
Gibson Drug Store
East Union St
Ull
Bon Marche
Pedic
Seattle
Fraud Alleged in Sullivan Estate Court Plea
In a superior court filing attorney W F Thayn accuses Senator Samuel H Piles Charles H Farrell and Edward Corcoran of collusion and fraud to obtain possession of the Sullivan estate and collect a $75000 note. The cross complaint claims they wrongfully gained title, foresee foreclosure, and aim to bar equities including Marie Carrau’s, with the wife and mortgage argued barred by the statute of limit.
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Superior Court
W. F. Thayn
Jas A. Murray
Corcoran
Sald
Prinage
Marie Carrau
Marie Rau
Dancing Sailor Given 15 Days
John Hamilton formerly a United States sailor dishonorably discharged July 18 was sentenced to 15 days on the chain gang by Police Judge John T Gordon. He was arrested on Washington Street Saturday afternoon while dancing in the uniform of a Navy man, drawing a crowd before authorities intervened.
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John Hamilton
United States
Navy
Chain Ave
John T. Gordon
Hammilton
United S@tes
Washington
WREATHS FOR THE LIVING STAR PLOTS ANTE MORTEM OBITUARIES IN SEATTLE
The Seattle Star invites readers to name twelve living citizens to receive pre mortem notices in an ante mortem obituary feature. Contestants include Jack Forth W H Sutherland John F Miller John L Wilson James A Agnew and A L Cohen with others still in contention.
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Anne Mortem
Seattle
Star
Sige
Jack Forth
W. H. Sutherland
John F Miller
John L. Wilson
A. L. Cohen
James A. Agnew
Jacob Furth
W. H W. Ratherland
John F. Miller
Believes Expo Should Be Open On Sundays Proposal At Meeting
Rev L Garvin of Firstatian church proposed keeping the exposition open Sundays with religious services led by noted leaders and sacred concerts. Some ministers opposed at first but agreed to a thorough discussion next Monday. Garvin plans world renowned preachers and concerts to draw crowds to the exposition grounds. The group agreed to support the Sunday services concept and noted the Bible issue in schools debate.
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L. Garvin
Firstatian
Dr. Garvin
Garvin
Exposition Grounds
King County Sunday School
Maine Battleship Maine to Enter Drydock in New York Harbor
United States Navy ships the Maine and Alabama are in port for refit and will enter drydock in New York Harbor after a voyage around the world. The Maine remains in port three days, then proceeds to a general refitting as officials note a shift in battle fleet assignments.
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United Press
Outh
N. H
Maine
Alabama
Hampton Roads
San Francisco
Ancores
New York
Tomore
Trains Collide in Kansas City Area. One Killed in Santa Fe Crash
A collision between a passenger train to the southwest and a Santa Fe freight near Braddock Kansas left one trainman dead and 22 injured. The crash hurled passengers against car walls and shattered windows as crews investigated responsibility.
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Vonited Press
Kans City
Amengera
Santa Fe
Hraddock
Kan
Woman Wins Prize in Tripp County Land Lottery
The first name drawn is May A. Metyer of Kennebec South Dakota, giving her first choice among lands opened by the government. The drawing began today after thousands registered over the past four weeks.
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United Press
Dallas
Tripp County
May A. Metyer
Kennebec
Farmer Rescues Girl Then Loses 600 Dollars
In Lewiston Idaho a farmer near Southwick offered to escort a crying girl to her mother's door. They walked under one umbrella in rain. On returning to his hotel he discovered a theft of 600 dollars.
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United Press
Spokane
Lewiston
Idaho
H. Carey
Southwick
Carey
Oil discovery near Nelson's Livermore ranch
Chicago dated dispatch reports Battling Nelson, the lightweight champion, received word from a San Francisco friend that oil was found near his Livermore ranch. The Tattler claims it bought the ranch for $17,000 and Nelson says he may quit boxing if true, asserting his net worth around $100,000.
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Chicago
Battling Nelson
San Francisco
Nelson
Livermore
Tattler
Seattle Quartermaster official charged in bid-rigging plot
Otto H. Wade former record clerk in the Seattle Quartermaster’s Office and former employee of Captain Frank A. Grant faces arrest in a case tied to alleged bid manipulation for government vessel repairs. Wade attempted to sell papers to Erick Johnson of Seattle Machine Works for 1000 cash, with a second note, but was nabbed by Deputy Marshal Lathe. Johnson, Captain Bradley, and U S marshals arranged the sting, and Wade was released on 2000 bond. Wade, 35, lived on 1618 EB Harrison. married to a deceased wife and with nine years in service. Further investigations into Grant era offices are ongoing with more arrests expected.
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Frank A. Grant
United States Quartermaster
Seattle
Otto H. Wade
Quartermaster's
Grant
Quartermaster
Arlington Dock
Wade
United States
Marshal Lathe
Erick Johnson
Quartermaster's Department
Johnson
Lathe
Moran Co
Heffernan Engine Works
Washington
National Capital
Seattle Machine Works
Bradley
Department of the Columbia
16Th Av. N
Anthony Nash
R. Boyker
Hotel
Northern
Mr. Boyker
Nash
EB. Harrison At
Capt
Capt. Grant
Winthrop S. Wood
Mr. Johnson
Armstrong
Taft Opens New Jersey Campaign Before Doubtful States Tour
Republican nominee Taft began a strenuous campaign in New Jersey and outlines plans to move to Delaware Indiana and Ohio to win states listed as doubtful. He spoke before 4000 at Blaney and will visit Rahway Elizabeth New Brunswick and Trenton before Baltimore then Evansville Indianapolis and Fort Wayne in Indiana. Taft met with Roosevelt at the White House prior to announcing his expected victory.
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United Press
Newark
N. J
Wm. Howard Taft
Delaware
Indiana
Ohio
Taft
New Jersey
Blaney
Murphy
Hitchcock
Republian National Committee
Rahway
Elisabeth
New Brunswick
Trenton
Baltimore
Evansville
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Tao
Cable car plunges down hill. three dead in San Francisco
A Washington Street cable car raced four blocks down a steep grade to a sharp Powell Street curve. The car derailed and spun, flinging passengers in all directions. Three people were killed and a fourth seriously injured as investigators stated the grip stock held the car on track.
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San Francisco
Washington St
Powell St
Duke of Abrugal confirms ongoing engagement to Katherine Biking
Official statement from Rome confirms the engagement between the Duke of Abrugal and Miss Katherine Biking remains in effect. The duke wired the king to indicate he will persist in his suit for the American girl's hand.
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Rome
Duke of
Fire destroys opera house in Wisconsin town
A fire in the business district of Naron Wisconsin caused about 7000 in damage early today. The opera house and Commercial hotel were the principal buildings destroyed.
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United Press
Naron
Wis
Shifting Winds Bring Relief From Fire Scourge
Detroit reports easing fire conditions as shifting winds push flames back over charred areas in the upper and lower peninsulas. Crews from nearby towns battle remaining blazes to salvage timber and property, with losses expected near two million dollars as the death toll rises.
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Detroit
Mid
Upper
Lower
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