Seattle Faces Higher Rates Under New Pacific Rim Tariff
The Great Northern and Northern Pacific announce November 1 advances that raise rates for Seattle compared with interior points. W. A. Mears of the Chamber of Commerce says Seattle now bears higher class rates, urging shippers to consider water routes and organizing a meeting with steamboat owners to seek rate adjustments.
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Northern Pacific
Seattle
Washington
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Democratic Names Not On Ballots In Superior Court
In a morning hearing the superior court upheld the auditor's decision to exclude E. H. Bradley J. B. Seavey and Robert Bridges as democratic candidates for the Fortieth district legislature from the ballot. The ruling noted that majority party candidates cannot pay fees to appear late, while minority party nominees may file up to the copy sent to the printer. The case clarifies ballot access rules for this election.
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Superior Court
Seattle Leads in Postal Receipts in Spokane District
A report shows Seattle's postoffice receipts for the year ending September 30 lead the Spokane district at 740,856 dollars, up 11.54 percent from the previous year. Second place goes to a rival city with 666,425 dollars in receipts.
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Tost
Seattle
Spokane
Republicans Rally at Armory Speeches by Craven and Dunlap
A large Republican rally is set for tonight in the armory with speakers Hermon W. Craven of Seattle and McKee Dunlap of Indiana. The event includes a street parade by red clubs and a reception of party leaders before the address.
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Armory
Hermon W. Craven
Seattle
McKee Dunlap
Indiana
Estate administrator seizes Cox estate amid gunshot death
James A. Weed appointed general administrator for the estate of Sarah N. Cox who was reportedly shot by her husband two weeks earlier. The administrator rented the estate with cash proceeds of 1,615 and 200 in household goods to conceal assets.
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James A. Weed
Sarah N. Cox
Coneeal
City Streetcar Spitting Under Scrutiny
A Queen Anne line passenger complained of habitual spitting on car 18. The conductor vows to enforce the anti spitting law amid a health board crusade, warning violators will be arrested or forced to clean the car.
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A& Lady
Board of Health
Spanish singer tops Moore Theatre program with triumph
Hmitio de Gogorea the Spanish baritone drew a large discerning audience at Moore Theatre. His warm rich voice won the crowd during Ich Liebe Dich and the evening became an artistic triumph with arias and songs from Carmen Schumann and The Barber of Seville. Accompanist Henry C. Whittemore assisted on piano.
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Moore Theatre
de Gogorea
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Oregon to Accept State Building for Exhibit
The Oregon state building for the Act P exposition will be accepted by the state commission tomorrow. Gov George Chamberlain W H Wehring and other members will formally receive a structure now ready to receive exhibits with no ceremony planned.
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State Commission
George K. Chamberlain
Oregon
W. H. Wehring
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BW. Rowe
M. D. Wisdom
J. C. Booth
W. T. Wright
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Whirlwind Campaign Planned by California Democrats
A whirlwind campaign in a special train carrying nearly all prominent California Democratic speakers was organized by the Democratic central committee for the final week of the presidential race. Theodore A. Bell and James D. Phelan lead a lineup with State Senators Sanford and Cartwright among the speakers. The article notes plans for state land sales and home-site terms alongside party campaign actions.
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San Francisco
Oek
Democratic Central Committee
Theodore A. Bell
Denver
James D. Phelan
Sanford and
Cartwright
Democratic rallies planned in King County and Tacoma area
Democratic notes report meetings in Morton Ment and a georgetown area rally tomorrow night with W A Hollemer B Thbres pavies and Ben Fry presenting. A peak from trucks on rest corners is called by Theman Yee ner and J M Hawthorne to bolster the county committee. The Hougomont, a four mast bark, arrived at Bidney Australia after fierce storms while en route from Coquimbo to Tocoplia, tied to J Hardie Co and Archibald Russell.
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Princesses Lead War Enthusiasts in Montenegro Parade
Montenegrin women in Cetinje led by Princesses Zonia and Fereva march through the capital carrying flags to show fervor after Austria Hungary annexations. A large crowd of women sings war songs as the demonstration proceeds. A wireless intercept reports a long-distance message relayed from Northwent erp via steamer Victoria near Cape Flattery.
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Police Chief Orders Silence on Politics Amid Turmoil
Irving verte, chief of police, barred department members from discussing politics, citing charter provisions and civil service rules. The note stresses formal standards as tensions surface in city governance.
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Terday
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Steamship raid near Antofagasta reported by Strathford crew
The Strathford reports a Chilean pirate raid on the German ship Serato in Antofagasta harbor on September 28. Pirates boarded, tied crew, and assaulted the captain before fleeing into the hills as a gunboat watched.
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United Press
Strathford
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Antofagasta
Purault
Hille
Antofogasta
Chilean pirates sack ship Berato and flee inland
A pitched knife battle left several crewmen badly injured as Chileans sacked the Berato from stem to stern. Loot was loaded onto lighters, and a Chilean gunboat later entered the harbor revealing the ship's plight. A large party pursued the pirates into the hills where they found safety.
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Atart
Hille
Challenged to Duel Between Zeppelin and Croes
Reports claim Count Zeppelin and Major Croes will duel today but could not be confirmed. The rivals have a bitter history and rumors persist that Zeppelins ally Venpenn left Friedrichnhaven for Herlin to meet the enemy on the field of honor.
Kern's Son Improves. Political Candidate Stays At Bedside
John W. Kern Sr the father of the Democratic vice presidential hopeful remains at his son John W. Kern Jr s bedside in Indianapolis as doctors assess the youth condition. Kern says he will not leave until there is a marked improvement and physicians express guarded optimism about recovery.
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Indianapolia
Ind
John W. Kern
Kern
Teachers Wage War Over Ice Cream At Summit School
A chaotic dispute unfolds at Summit School as teachers urge parents to withhold lunch money, aiming to curb pupil ice cream intake. Locals recount a growing congestion at Pike and Summit, where a vendor expands from a shack to a larger shop to meet demand.
Aged Woman in Tacoma Dies After Stove Incident
A 65 year old Tacoma woman, Cary, collapsed unconscious at home last morning while cooking and succumbed to a fire related incident. Authorities investigate the blaze and cause of the collapse.
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Tacoma
Cary
Vanderbilt Cup Race Practice Opens in New York
The Vanderbilt Cup trials begin in New York as top world speed racers from Long Island and beyond prepare for the upcoming event.
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New York
Long Island
Ralbrowds Have Yhe Key and Claim on Freight Reduction
A fragmented report notes an alleged interest in reducing freight rates tied to the Allans gas engine at Columbia Street. The source references T. Paul and Oct. 1% but is unclear on exact actions or dates.
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Era Pacific
Interst
Allans
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