Port Arthur siege intensifies as Japanese capture minor positions
Dispatches from Chefoo report ongoing bombardment of Port Arthur since October 16 with heavy damage and a damaged ship in harbor. Japanese forces seize minor positions on Ripling mountain while Russian sorties inflict losses. garrison struggles with hunger and scarce clothing as reinforcements arrive at Dalny.
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Chepfoo
Port Arthur
Liushtatung
Lunjida
Chepco
Ripling Mountain
Shaohington
Danny
Sheila
Giliak
Toast at luncheon honors American navy in English waters
At a formal luncheon tendered by him to officers of the American squadron now in English waters, yesterday he gave the toast The American navy may its glory never grow less.
City Police Under Fire Over Dirty Alley Cleanup
Eldred Tucker of Tucker Hanford lodges complaint with police about an alley behind First Avenue and Lenora Street in Seattle. Residents report 120 feet of rear alley constantly clogged with refuse and paid cleanup costs without lasting action from authorities.
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Seattle
Eldred Tucker
Tucker
Hanford
First
Weeatern Avenue
Lenora Street
First Avenue
Lenora
Missing diamond necklace valued at 106000 dollars
Mrs Slater, widow of John T Lynch, reported to have lost at the Waldorf Astoria a diamond necklace valued at 106000 dollars. The diamonds, including ten prime gems, were collected over years and tied to Lynch’s fortune and expertise.
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New Ym
Maiden Lane
Robert Slater
Waldorf-Astoria
Slater
John T. Lynch
Lynch
Burglary Report Details Break-In at Residence
A burglar entered the residence of EH Peck, forcing entry by a pane key. The intruder seized an arsenal including a shotgun a rifle and a revolver before fleeing the scene.
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EH. Peck
Seattle Prepares for Tacoma Challenge in Big Game
Seattle high school boys finish practice ahead of a key away game versus Tacoma. Coach Shorts notes improved condition and team cohesion. Expected lineup includes Polack, Moran, Jarvin, and Smith replacing Degiar. Boat departs from pier 2 at 6 oclock morning.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Shorts
Smith
Degiar
Pollack
Moran
Jarvin
Ross
Lewta
Brygier
Doud
McDougal
Palmer
Westerman
Coyle
Lavel
Pier 2
Sheriff Ward Warns Pools, Portland Arrests Loom
In Portland Sheriff Ward warned pool hall operators that they will be arrested under state law if they open, signaling a likely court fight. In San Francisco the grand jury urged the district attorney to seek ouster of election commissioners for oath violations in appointing officers.
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Portland
Ore
Ward
San Francisco
Grand Jury
Poisoned infant death in Montclair case unfolds
Alice Klingenberg a 14 year old girl in Montclair New Jersey confessed to poisoning her six week old niece with carbolic acid misread as a soothing preparation. The bottle labeled Polson contained the poison and the girl was taken into police custody. The infant died and Alice showed no remorse.
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Alice
Polson
Robbery Claim by Henry Bennetty in City district
Henry Bennetty reports being robbed in the city lower part, but cannot provide a clear account of his movements or how the thefts occurred. He says he lost a gold watch chain, some money and valuable papers. Police are investigating the case.
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Henry Bennetty
Harmony Club revival to host fall rally in Bentor hall
The Harmony Club, active in Second Ward politics, is revived and will hold the first big fall campaign rally this Friday in Bentor hall with Sam MH. Piles among speakers. Refreshments to be served. Washington reports delays in withdrawing American mariners near Panama amid tense relations between the new republic and the United States.
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Harmony Club
Second Ward
Lost City
Bentor Hall
Sam MH
Washington, D
Panama
New Republic
United States
Choate to resign as ambassador in March
Manchester dispatch reports Ambassador Choate will resign his post on March 4 whether Roosevelt is re elected or not. Whitelaw Held is mentioned as his likely successor.
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Manchester
Rdian
Choate
Roosevelt
Whitelaw Held
Printers' Trust Forms as City Work Powers
The Printers' association rebrands as the Getopus claiming to foster fellowship among master printers. It reportedly coordinates bids and prices to control city hall printing contracts, undermining small shops and raising ballots and election supplies costs. F. G. Drew defends the group as moderating cuts and preserving fair competition while denying collusion.
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Printers’ Association
Getopus
Reorganized
Board of Works
Association
F. G. Drew
Bankers’ Printing Company
New Printers’ Association
He Wanted a Feather Bed He Got It in Tacoma Case
Detective D O Smith captured Ho race Gates in New Westminster B C and brought him to Tacoma on a charge of criminal assault on Norma Hoyt a local schoolgirl. Gates and a woman Gertie Johnson are accused of selling Hoyt to an immoral house in Vancouver. Gates refused to discuss the case when arraigned before Chief Malony and demanded a feather bed and separate cell. Extradition followed a prolonged legal fight.
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Tacoma
D. O. Smith
New Westminster
B. C
Horace Gates
Norma Hoyt
Gertie Johnson
Vancouver
B.C
Gates
Malony
British Columbia
Recluse in Jail Held Before Release
Michael Pierter remains in St Helena jail awaiting formal release as authorities pursue a criminal assault charge linked to a marriage with a 1h year old girl. The Twentieth Century club plans an opening party at Ren ton Hill club house Thursday evening, October 77.
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Portland
Michael Pierter
St. Helena
The
Twentieth Century Club
Renton Hill Club
Pacific Coast Company annual report shows higher earnings
The Pacific Coast company released its yearly report for the year ending June 20. Total earnings reached 5,902,792 dollars, up 296,218. Expenses were 4,717,046 dollars, up 323,168. Net earnings stood at 1,186,029 dollars, down 26,948. The year’s surplus after dividends and charges totaled 1,717,267 dollars, rising 266,726.
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New York
Pacific Coast Company
Fire sweeps Wills Point business district in Texas
Fire swept the Wills Point business district on Thursday causing estimated losses of 159000 dollars. In a separate dispatch from Copenhagen dated October 21 the Balth fleet unanchored and headed north into the North Sea, starting a long voyage to the far east.
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Dallas
Tex
Wills Point
Copenhagen
Balth
North Sea
Far East
Well on Cedar Street, Webster Avenue condemned
A well owned by Peter Norberg used by seven families was condemned by the health department for dangerous impure water. The water tested by Dr. C B Cummings and City Chemist Smith confirmed contamination. Sanitary Inspector King will investigate two or three nearby wells as the district may shift to city water.
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Cedar Street
Webster Avenue
Peter Norberg
Health Department
King
C. B. Cummings
Smith
Parish row speeds street plank to help Lake Union shippers
Eastlake avenue contractor John Kalberg moved to finish work before November 1 to restore wagons to the south shore businesses cut off by mud. Streets committee chair Mullen may seek a $500 appropriation to plank the street for teams. The City of Puebla sailed with 400 passengers. Umatilla brought 184 passengers and cargo. A rally tonight features Wilson as chief speaker. crowds expected for the well known figure.
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John Kalberg
Eastlake Avenue
Lake Union
Mullen
Council
Thie Town
Wilson
Wilhon la
Eee
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