Martyrs and Ferrer Letters Feed Turmoil Across Continents
Dispatches report De Lara's release efforts by U S authorities amid Mexican ties and bail movements. Chicago publishes two prison letters attributed to Francisco Ferrer, dated October 2, 1909, pleading innocence and criticizing trials. One letter laments lightless cell and mistreatment. the other denies anarchist leadership and calls police fabrication.
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United Press
Chicago
Claco Ferrer
M. Naguel
French Committee For the Defense of
Jeffries Returns from Europe Brushes Off Jack Johnson Threat
James J. Jeffries arrived in New York claiming he will wipe Jack Johnson off the map of the universe. He spoke to a large crowd at the dock declaring the sooner the better. In San Francisco "LAI Arthur" dismissed the challenge as a joke saying Jeffries has no chance. A full sport page account follows.
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New York
James J. Jeffries
Europe
Jack Johnson
San Francisco
Jeffries
America
Sport
Politigal Inactivity in Annexation Debate Rumor Confirmed
Announcement notes lack of participation in the major annexation fight. Widespread rumor centers on political inertia as factions avoid public stance. No official decision recorded as of press time.
Mexican Anarchist Case Sparks US Probe and Loan Shark Crackdown
War on the loan onarr staff correspondent reports in Los Angeles on October 22 that L Gutierrez De Lara, named an anarchist after arrest in Mexico, defends his patriotism and criticizes Diaz. The piece links to Magon and Villareal and notes US asylum and persecution concerns. In a separate note, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney John Perry announces a campaign against pawnshop loan sharks, exposing excessive interest and illegal practices, with plans to gather victim affidavits and file complaints publicly.
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Los Angeles
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Diaz
Mexico
United States
Arizona
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Magon
Socialist Party
Presi T Diaz
Villareal
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United
John Perry
Perry
Seattle Socialists Condemn Ferrer Death in Mass Meeting
Seattle socialists plan a mass meeting at Arcade hall next Sunday evening October 24 to condemn the murder of Francisco Ferrer, Spanish educator. Mrs Minnie E B Parks states Ferrer died for education, urging all interested in progress to attend as city educators are invited to address the gathering.
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Posate
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Socialist Party of Seattle
Arcade Hall
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Europe
America
Minnie EB. Parks
Ferrers
International League of Rational Education
Haeckel
Jena
Parka
Divorce Rief Case Awards Family Dog to Mrs Rief
Judge Ronald grants a divorce between game warden Henry Rief and his wife and decides the family dog will remain with Mrs Rief as a protector. Community property valued at 6200 remains unsettled with alimony of 30 dollars monthly debated. the judge criticizes both parties' conduct.
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Rief
Natan
Rlief
Ronald
Robbery at White House Restaurant Ends with Shots Fired
Patrolman W H Hoag hid behind a billboard as three masked men robbed the White House restaurant at 304 Fifth Ave N at 8 am. They took $6.25 and escaped through a rear door while the officer fired five shots into the ground after returning inside.
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Bill Board
W. H. Hoag
Thomas St
Maske
Banker Smith May Never Be Brought Back
W W Smith known as the private banker is jailed in Winnipeg under the name Myron A Moore. He faces grand larceny charges for allegedly taking about $15 000 from Seattle property owners by promising loan negotiations. Local officials say no steps will be taken to secure his return until Canadian proceedings finish, with uncertainty on timing and outcome.
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Winnipeg
Smith
Myron A. Moore
Aon
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Antony
Nile
Georgetown Brewery Dominates Seattle Politics in West
The Seattle Brewing and Malting Company, Rainier Brewery at Georgetown, is the largest in the West and employs 350 to 400 men. Founded in 1888, it has long influenced Seattle politics and opposed moves that could weaken its municipal power.
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Seattle
Brewing company may move out of Georgetown, Seattle era
The Star reports Seattle Brewing & Malting may relocate its Georgetown plant amid anti annexation sentiment and temperance pressure. Residents note Heimrich brothers stayed quiet in this campaign, fueling belief the brewery will exit Georgetown, move south, or sell at a high price as public opinion shifts.
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Georgetown
Washington
Heimrich Brothers
Seattle
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Brewing Company
Union Pacific Railroad
Beame
Heimrichs
Kiss Valued At Five Thousand Dollars Sparks Debate
A Seattle woman questions how a kiss could be valued at $5,000, debating the economics and sentiment of romance. The piece muses on history, price trends, and the meaning of commodified affection with literary flourish.
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