United States Sends Aglara Back to Be Shot
A Mexican inmate, believed anarchist and agitator, faces possible death after U S action. Mrs de Lara seeks 5000 dollars bail for a mass protest while immigration channels block permission for a prisoner interview. International complications cited as de Lara remains jailed in California.
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United Press
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What-does-it-lack Illustration Series Proves A Drawn Fit
The notice previews a series called What-does-it-lack inviting readers to judge if a picture is complete or missing a vital part. It promises a daily sequence with picture No 1 and its correct solution in upcoming issues, along with multiple more drawings and their solutions.
Batony Court Verdict Shapes Divorce and Damages
The jury found misconduct by Batony’s husband and ordered a divorce. Damages claimed at 1.5 million against Batony’s wife’s relatives for alienation of affections were dropped. Batony alleged dad Mr Work’s involvement as coachman, amid a scandal that began with an elopement and has left two children.
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Batorre
Pdasanmai Po-Roche-Batony'i
Work
Batony
N. P. Perpetual Belt Line Franchises Spar Over City Deal
A Seattle council committee backs three Northwestern Pacific belt line franchise proposals around Lake Union despite opposition from A V Bouillon who warns perpetual terms threaten public rights. The plan demands payments for street openings and prohibits exclusive user clauses, with cautious calls for careful drafting to protect citizens’ interests.
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A. V. Bouillon
Northern Pacific
Lake Union
Corporations Committee
Northern Pacific Railroad
Public Utilities
Ewing
Leary
Westlake Ay
Furth
Seattle
Franchise Switching Charges Explained for Oregon and Washington
The official outlined switching charges under the Oregon and Washington franchise. Rates are 7 cents a ton for a half mile, 10 cents a ton for a mile and a half, and 20 cents a ton for up to four miles. Franchises include a clause giving the city power to compel railroad compliance.
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Oregon & Washington
Spur Tracks for Manufacturers and Land Owners
Spur tracks are being planned to benefit manufacturers and landowners. The proposal aims to improve rail access, reduce transport costs, and boost local industry efficiency. Negotiations cover rights of way, cost sharing, and timelines for construction.
New Air Record Set in Blackpool Flight
Aeronaut Farman piloted an aeroplane to a distance of 47 miles 1,184 yards in 1 hour 32 minutes 16 and 4 fifths seconds at Blackpool England on October 20 breaking the previous record in a timed endurance flight.
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United Press
Blackpool
Hug
Aeronaut Farman
Graft Prosecutions In San Francisco Face Vote and Delays
Independent candidate Francie J. Heney campaigns to continue graft prosecutions with voters weighing the issue. The record up to date lists trials and indictments of Eugene E. Schmitz Abraham Ruef Patrick Calhoun Tirey L. Ford Luther Brown Louis Glass Theodore Halsey and others connected to the United Railroads Pacific States Gas and Electric and Home Telephone firms.
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Francie J. Heney
Heney
Union Labor
C. M. Fickert
Eugene E. Schmitz
State Appellate Court
San Francisco
State Supreme Court
Herbert
Abraham Ruef
Wm. J. Burns
Schmitz
State Court of Appeals
Patrick Calhoun
United Railroads of
Tirey L. Ford
United Railroads Company
Luther Brown
United Railroads
Fremont Older
The
Bulletin
Louis Glass
Pacific States Telephone & Telegraph Company
Theodore V. Halsey
Home Telephone & Telegraph Company
A. K. Detweiler
Home Telephone Company
Wm. M. Abbott
Thornweil Mullally
Calhoun
John Martin
San Francisco Gas & Electric Company
Eugene de Sabla
Frank G. Drumm
Ole Hanson questions Seattle mayor on Seattle Electric deals
Ole Hanson questions Mayor John F. Miller about city actions regarding the Seattle Electric company. He accuses the council of serving corporate interests, notes Bouillon’s warnings, and asks who the city council and the mayor truly serve.
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Ole Hanson
Miller
John F. Miller
Seattie
Seattle Electric Company
A. V. Bouillon
Yeggm en wake up in manacles on interurban train
Deputies Mark Freeman and W R Caffyn arrested Harry Dewey, Thomas Moore and Thomas Howard on an interurban train near Georgetown after discovering a loaded 38 caliber Colt pistol. The trio were handcuffed and jailed, with a slingshot loaded with cartridges found on Dewey.
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Harry Dewey
Thomas Moore
Thomas Howard
Mark Freeman
W. R. Caffyn
Georgetown
Freeman
Caffyn
Tacoma
Dewey
Howard
Thomas
San Francisco Graft Prosecution Question Put to Voters
In San Francisco voters face a decision on October 20 whether to drop the graft prosecution. The question asks if Francis J. Heney should be retained or dismissed and whether attempts to convict city leaders will continue or indictments be quashed.
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San Francisco
Francis J. Heney
San Francisco bribery fight drags on with indictments still looming
Three years into the probe, Rudolph Spreckels and Heney face a pitched battle with millions spent and public opinion divided. Indictments total about 159 against top officials of four public utilities. Trials proceed unevenly with Schmitg convicted then released, Ruef jailed for appeal, Calhoun retried after a hung jury, while Louis Glass’s status remains unclear.
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Heney
Rudolph Spreckels
San Francisco
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