Admirl Schley Testimony Draws Court Crowd in Washington
On a packed Washington court, Admiral Schley testified with calm self-possession. He recounted orders from Key West and Havana, including a blockade plan and risks from shore batteries, while colleagues and officers recalled his demeanor and leadership during the Spanish American War.
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Ris N. D.C
Phere
Schley
Thery
Sampat Key West
Cuba
Havana
Key Weert
Folsom Convict Klein Sentenced to Four Years
In Sacramento on October 4, 1. Klein the Folsom convict who killed Henry Miller in May by striking him with a trom bar during a quarrel was given a four year sentence at Folsom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
Klein
Folsom
Henry Miller
Liberal leaders meet in London on Boer war manifesto
A London meeting of Liberal leaders was called to discuss issuing a manifesto to the country. It would urge the government to resign or call a special session of parliament to resolve the prolongation of the Boer War. The gathering cites the concentration camps in South Africa and dismissals as catalysts for action.
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London
Jeaders
South Africa
Spirit of Revolt in the Philippines Not Dead
Washington dispatch reports continued insurrection in Samar Leyte and Lu on le areas as U S troops face a difficult long campaign. The war department foresees a large force needed for an extended period with tasks exceeding earlier expectations.
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Philippines
Washington, D. C
War Department
Samar
Leyte
Luon le
Isa
Footpads Rob Manat Fliat Avenue Eatery in Broad Daylight
Report of a bold robbery at Footpads a Vapenese restaurant on Fliat Avenue and Weller street where a robber pocketed cash from a till after threatening the proprietor. A second hold up on Grant street bridge is linked by a police report naming J Donnelly as a witness.
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Imme
Tom Bevan
Pollee
H. Donnelly
Ballard
Grant Street Bridge
Bay View Brewery
Voyage of Terror Aboard Kosmos Liner Rameses
The Kosmos liner Rameses arrived in San Diego from Hamburg reporting an explosion on her sister ship Tormes in the North Sea. Twenty five pounds of powder detonated. The third officer was killed and the chief steward seriously injured. The voyage saw the ship's doctor Cerro Torin commit suicide, waiter Heimdrich attempt suicide, and seaman Schaffer driven to insanity.
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Kosmos
Rameses
Buienberg
San Diego
Wuamburg
Snes Sea
Cerro Torin
Heimdrich
Schaffer
Anarchist Trial Began In Police Court
The trial of 8. Bearcliffe opened yesterday afternoon in the police court on a charge of disorderly conduct. He was arrested by Patrolman W C Hubbard Tuesday night for publicly advocating anarchistic sentiments and urging laborers to rebel against U S laws. The case was continued until next Wednesday to allow more witnesses.
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Bearcliffe
W. C. Hubbard
United
Allen Asks Re Hearing in Alaska Robbery Case
George Allen of Beattie seeks a re hearing in federal appeals court claiming wrongful conviction for the December 21 Nome Alaska highway robbery. Prosecutors say testimony by Cherry, plus other factors, led to an 18 year sentence for Allen Hawkins and Dolan.
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San Francisco
George Allen
Beattie
Nome
Alaska
Federal Court of Appeals
W. JH. Metson
Middy
Campbell
Metson
Allen
Ben. Stor John RB. Allen
Noyes
KR. J. Embleton
North American Transportation and Trading Co
Flret Avenue
Geo
Hawkins
Thos. Dolan
Albert Th
Dolan
Gleason and Fredericks Meet in 20 Round Title Bout
Larry Gleason the acocretes champion of Chicago faces Beattie claimant Fredricks in a 20 round glove contest at Georgetown bicycle park tonight. Frank Kelly from Seattle serves as referee as both fighters show top form. A large crowd is expected with Grant street cars passing the park.
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Larry Gleason
Acocretes
Chicago
Sa Fredricks
Beattie
Georgetown
Frank Kelly
Seattle
Grant
Nome Contempt Case Testimony Ties Noyes to Alleged Incrimination
Ex Judge Johnson, predecessor of Judge Noyes at Nome, testified this morning in the Nome contempt case. His statements substantially corroborate earlier witnesses and incriminate Noyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Francisco
Cal
Johnson
Noyes
Nome
Miss Edith Little Dead At 22 In Beattle General Hospital
Edith M Little a nurse at Beattle General Hospital died early this morning from peritonitis. A December hire, she won popularity for her kind disposition. Parents reside in Inter my. Body at Vonney and Stewart's awaiting funeral plans.
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Miew
Edith M. Little
Beattle General Hospital
Inter
Vonney & Stewart
Two Guns Recovered From Scheeperanek Skirmish, Lord Kitchener Says
Lord Kitchener reports the two guns lost in the Scheeperanek skirmish have been recovered. No further details are provided on the incident or the recovery.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Scheeperanek
Lost Trunk With Jewelry Believed Shipped to Boston
A trunk valued at $14 000 belonging to Martin Cope land and Co of Providence and New York was shipped by Adam Express Co to D C Percival in Boston on September 28 but never arrived. The trunk was a sample case for BE W Martin a sales representative of the firm. Detectives have no clue to the missing trunk between Providence and Boston.
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Washington, D. C
Schley
Lieut. Wells
Schiey
Capt
Lemily
Department
Welle
Wash
Dewey
Harlow
Murphy
Iowa
Cervera
Maj. Murphy
Clark
Providence
Martin Copeland and Co
New York
Hoston
BE. W. Martin
Ralesman
Adama Express Co
D. C. Percival
Boston
Deaf Inmate Sarah Purtee Found In Cave East Of City
After a four nine week search Sarah Purtee a deaf and mute inmate of the county infirmary escaped and was found yesterday in a cave three miles east of the city in a pitiable condition. Her clothing was ragged and she wore two coffee sacks over her garments to stay warm. Her feet were torn and bleeding from rocks and bushes as she subsisted on roots and berries.
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Portsmouth. O
Sarah Purtee
County Infirmary
Avise
Thi City
Arrests in $40,000 Dawson Embezzlement Case
George Daniels a cashier for Bartech and Co who aided Carstens Bros wholesalers faced arrest after a $40,000 embezzlement he staged by '43. He fled via Nome to Seattle and was captured aboard the Portland with accomplice R. Noblett. Daniels held on theft charges and to be sent to Dawson. Noblett charged with concealing stolen goods.
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Geo
BE. Daniels
Dawson
Eorthwest
R. Noblett
Daniels
Bartech and Co
Carstens Bros. Whelesaie
Beattie
Hiron
Deniel
Hill
Seattle
Humboldt
Portland
Nome
J. Decker
Noblett
George Daniels
State of Washington
Dawnon
Alumni Reorganization Planned for Wiah School Hall
The high school alumni will gather tomorrow night in the assembly hall of the Wiah School building for a reorganizing meeting. All graduates are urged to attend.
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Assesmbly
Wiah School
Boer Leaders Seek U S Intervention
Washington, Oct. Samuel Pearson, adjutant to General Botha, travels to Washington for a high level conference with Cornelius Vander Hoogt to press for U S intervention on behalf of the Afrikaner forces in the ongoing conflict.
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U. S
Washington
B. C
Samuel Pearson
Oer
Botha
Cornelius Vander
Hoogt
Reward Offered for Eugene Train Robbers
Portland Oct 24 officers offer 800 reward for the Eugene train robbers after a postal clerk reports the registered mail valuables were taken. Dispute over whether one or two highwaymen acted. confederates suggested. No trace found. posses search from Eugene and Rosaberg.
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Portland, Or
Eugene
Euwene
Rosaberg
Glass plant co op seeks Seattle investors in 1901 plan
Pennsylvania workers back a cooperative gas plant idea in Seattle. A letter to Mayor Humm from Hazlehurst outlines a $40,000 project with $22,000 in local capital, aiming to move skilled glass laborers and stockholders to run the factory. The plan promises 30 percent annual profit with staged stock returns and local management.
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Pennsylvania
Seattle
Humm
Steatts
Hazlehurst
Waah
Giase Factorien
West Point Reports No Hazing or Fattening Incidents
Washington Oct 4 The annual report by Supt Mills of the West Point Military Academy shows no hazing or fat financing cases at the academy during the past year.
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Washington, D. C
Mills
West Point Military Academy
Nome Contempt Case Charged Against Judge Noyes
In San Francisco on October 4 attorney W H Metson leveled charges against Judge Noyes in a Nome contempt case. The filing alleges foul play and fraud related to the proceedings and the conduct of agents at Nome Creek.
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San Francisco
Nome
W. H. Metson
Noyes
Famehood
Agent Creek
Miners licenses a good revenue for Klondike season
Twelve thousand free miners licenses issued in the Klondike for the season just closing. Each license worth 710, yielding revenue of 120000 for the government. Many licenses are renewals but most are new. Daily average climbs in October with about 40 licenses per day. summer average was 25.
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Klondike
City of Peking Passengers Report War News
On the City of Peking from the Orient Ludington quartermaster general returning from the Philippines says army conditions are satisfactory. Baron Kahtbahra Russian forces commander in Manchuria reports completion of subjugation and that Chinese opposition is ended there.
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San Francisco
City of Peking
Ludington
Philippines
Baron Alexzancer Kahtbahra
Manchuria
Amur
Peking
St. Petersburg
Manchu
Policeman J C Liner Returns From Vacation
Patrol officer J C Liner resumes duties after a two week leave spent in British Columbia, marking his return to active service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Liner
British Columbia
Dunlap Youth Arrested in Suburban Theft Ring
Fred Siewert an 18 year old Dunlap boy was arrested by Detective Bam Corbett on suspicion of involvement in several thefts in the suburb and is also thought to be linked to similar crimes in Beattie. The arrest was made by order of Sheriff Cadthee.
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Fred Siewert
Bam Corbett
Siegert
Beattie
Cadthee
Peage Committee Wakes Report On Seattle Ironworkers
The committee appointed by Mayor Humes to harmonize differences between Seattle Metal Trades' association and former employers reports failure to reconcile issues. It cites the association’s obdurate stance and appends the association’s letter declining services. Signed by McGraw Smith Lindsay and others.
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Humes
Metal Trades’ Association
T. J. Humes
Metal Trades’ Association of Seattle
Inaue
John H. McGraw
C. J. Smith
Rh. H. Lindsay
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Roosevelt
New Haven
Connecticut
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Broadway
San Deigo
Cherry
Young Cherry
C. Cherry
Alien
Ein Meton
Young Ailen
Nally Ita
Court For
Cleason and
Fredericks
Miss Little
Geo. E. Daniels
J. Bartsch & Co
Carstens
Alfred Benjamin and CO
Adams & Blanchard
Second Ave
Hinckley Block
Pactie
Othet
Plante
Planta
WB. Linn
Cherokee Ol and Gas Co
West Point
China
Mr. Liner
Siegart
PEAGE
Marehatt Pigid and Co
Ble and
Orna
I.C
Wiles & Piper
First Avenue
Col. Spring
Sdpohconmooho OE
Chas. G. Holcomd Optician
Burke Building
Cor
Second and
Marion
Moran Brosco
Northrup Co
Lake Union
22Nd Avenue
Rainier Heights
Uality Ae Courre Uoon
Sherman, Clay & Co, Steinway Dealers
Farnswortks Pharmacy
THE
Seattle Electric Cos
Marshall Field
Savings Bank Department of the
Northwest Trust & Safe Deposit No
EB. Shorrock
Alex, Myers
Hpshsarsarisss
Brunner & Co
Tol
Pike St
Bonney & Stewart
Third Avenue
Columbia
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