Bandits Rob Bank In Ridgeville Town Raid
In Ridgeville Indiana on October 21 seven armed bandits stormed the Bank of Ridgeville, blew open the safe and looted about 6000 dollars. A cashier and two robbers were wounded in a running gun battle as the raiders traversed streets firing at will and deactivating city lights before escaping.
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Berton
Ridgeville
Ind
R. C. Branson
Branson
M.T. Sampton
Ecracksmen
Roosevelt Visits Montgomery and Tuskegee in Early 20th Century Tour
President Roosevelt arrives in Montgomery amid crowds as a 21 gun salute marks his station visit. He tours the capitol, meets Governor Jenks and Mayor Teague, then proceeds to Birmingham. In Tuskegee he is greeted by Booker T. Washington and tours the Tuskegee Institute, highlighting education and industrial progress for black and white communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Als
Roosevelt
Montgomery Field Artillery
Jenks
Cteff
W. M. Teague
Commercial and Industrial Association
State Capitol
Commerce Street
Dexter Avenue
Jelkx
Capitol Building
Ted
Montgomery City
Rooee
Birmingham
Ala
Erga
Thie City
Tuskeger
South
Tuskegee
Institute
Booker Washington
Ballard Council Eyes Boulevards Annexation and Factory Plans
Ballard city council will meet Tuesday to discuss opening a new boulevard from Fremont to Ballard along the east canal line. Fremont residents seek Ballard cooperation to complete the road to the boundary. later could serve a trunk sewer. Annexation questions likely to reappear. A hydraulic pipe factory seeking a Ballard site is under consideration, with a special committee to pursue the deal. Freight-rate grievances prompt a three member committee to draft a resolution addressing Seattle Ballard shipping discrimination. Also a committee will discuss boulevard construction along the north shore of the government canal to connect Fremont Ballard and Lake Union points. C Berg, a Seattle baker, was fined five dollars for peddling bread without a license. the case was appealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Fremont
Seattle
Boundary Line
Government Canal
Business Men's Association
B. Cox
San Francisco
Alaska
Portland
BE. B. Cox
F. M. de Moss
A. E B. Ruffner
Railway of Sielels
Seattle Council
Ballard Council
Lne
Murphy
Lake Union Points
Smith's Cove
C. Berg
Martin
Berg
Bonde
Bryan visits Admiral Togo in Tokyo reception
In Tokyo on October 24 Wm J Bryan was welcomed at a ceremony honoring Admiral Togo. The mayor introduced Bryan to the admiral who expressed pleasure at Bryan's unexpected presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Wm. J. Bryan
Togo
Bryan
White South Africans fear Chinese miners in Transvaal
Forty thousand Chinese laborers imported to the Witwatersrand mines are cited as terrorizing South Africa. Reports describe daily murders and assaults on white women, with vigilante plans and lynching threats. Brakpan described as an assault scene against Mrs Sullivan. Boers arm themselves and oppose British rule, while law limits fail to curb the roving coolies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transvaal
Witwatersrand
South Africa
British Empire
China
Brakpan
Mra. Sullivan
Ambulance Keeps Busy With Four Emergency Calls
Since early Tuesday the city ambulance attended four emergencies. A belt struck F McQuire at Bryant Lumber Fremont injuring his shoulder and he was taken to Providence hospital. Andrew Young injured at Cicero logging camp required transport to Pacific hospital. Rudolph Rasmus fell on the city dock, broke his leg, and was taken to Providence hospital. Charlies Lang was hit by falling debris at East Union and Summit and sent to Seattle General hospital.
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Bryant Lumber Company
Fremont
F. McQuire
Providence
Union
Andrew Young
Pacific Hospital
Young
Cicero
Rudolph Rasmuses
Lee
City
Providence Hospital
Charlies Lang
Lang
East Union
Summit
Seattle General Hospital
Husband Seeks Reconciliation in Cooper Divorce Case
Sadie C Cooper seeks divorce and support for two sons in a case filed Tuesday before Judge Frater. James Wesley Cooper accuses wife of selfish acts while claiming he beat her to obtain a love letter. Both sides exchange accusations in a contentious divorce proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhe
Sadie C. Cooper
James Wesley Cooper
Portland Storm Warning Shifts Winds Across Region
Tuesday morning bulletin from Portland reports a southwest storm centered in western British Columbia moving eastward. It forecasts strong south winds turning northwesterly by Tuesday afternoon and night, with notable shifts in wind direction across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
British Columbia
How They Smoke The Salmon
James J. Morris sues Chippeck Fish Co for 12000 dollars claiming blood poisoning from working with stale decaying fish in drains used to smoke and sell smoked salmon. Plaintiff alleges lack of warning about the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
James J. Morris
Chippeck Fish Company
Morris
Fish Company
Ventura Arrives from Australia with Noted Passengers
Ventura reached San Francisco on October 24 after a day overdue aboard the Oceanic Steamship line. Among the passengers were D. M. Vollmer American consul Apia and J. H. Brown Hawaii immigration commissioner. Also aboard were W Spencer Jones a medical figure from the colonies Ma F Witt of the German army and K E Anderson a South American steel magnate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Oceanic Stew Company
D. M. Vollmer
Apia
J. H. Brown
Hawaii
W. Spencer Jones
Colonie
Ma F. Witt
China
KE. Anderson
Sister Dies From Burns In Tar Fire Accident
Salem Oregon October 24 Sister Mary Cryile of the Sacred Heart academy died from burns sustained while trying to extinguish tar on a stove. The incident occurred as emergency workers battled flames in the kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ore
Mary Cryiie
Sacred Heart Academy
Military Honors For Dead Soldier Elliott
The body of George L. Elliott a first class private in the United States signal corps A B A who died by drowning in the Philippines will arrive in Seattle Thursday morning His parents live at 1538 Rainier Elliott born in King county two years ago He joined the signal corps at outbreak of hostilities and was stationed at Palace Philippines in charge of the telegraph station A full military funeral will be accorded with a detachment from Fort Worden escorting the body to Mount Pleasant cemetery Interment will follow in the Butterworth chapel service conducted by Rev Dr Matthews next Sunday at 2 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Elliott
United States Signal Corps
Philippine Islands
Seattle
Eullett
Rainier
Eillott
King County
Signal Corps
Philippines
Palace
Fort Worden
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Butterworth Chapel
Matthews
Missing Benton Hart Girl Sought by Humane Officer
In Benton Hart 416 a girl from St. Catherine Missouri who vanished Tuesday morning after working at Mrs. Dade’s home in Topeka is the subject of a police inquiry. Humane Officer Clarke doubts her story and suspects she may be among recent disappearances. She allegedly traveled to Portland Seattle and was sent to the local YWCA before staying with Mrs. Dade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Benton Hart
St. Catherine
Dade
Hes
Portland
Seattle
Humane
Water rate cut approved by council
The council passed a 15 percent reduction in water rates on Monday night. The measure had been sent back to the fire and water committee but no serious action followed. A separate ordinance regulating gasoline storage in automobiles was introduced, clarifying that cars may be stored in wooden buildings with new automobile exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire and Water Committee
Crichton
Automobilea
Injured man hurt in belt accident at Fremont mill
Frank McGuire was taken to Providence hospital on Monday night after a belt burst at Bryant Lumber company's planing mill in Fremont. Struck on the back by the belt he is in serious condition. He lives with his mother at 114 Cremona street Fremont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McGuire
Providence Hospital
Bryant Lumber Company
Fremont
McGuire
Cremona Street
Marine notes reflect several ships arriving and one boy returning to school
The Humboldt sails from Seattle for Skagway with 15 passengers and cargo. The American-Hawaiian liner arrives from San Francisco to Seattle with about 1000 tons of general freight and a return cargo of flour lumber and salmon. The fiord arrives from the Orient to take flour to Vlndi woatok. The Kilmaine, in ballast from Shields to Seattle, puts in at Montevideo under a framed cargo of cement to Balfour-Guthrie. Raymond Maxwell, an 18 year old Georgetown boy taunted for being bald returns to school after Juvenile Judge Frater orders it amid his mother's protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Humboldt Steamship Company
Seattle
Skagway
American
San Francisco
West
Fiord
Frank Waterhouse Company
Orient
Vlndiwoatok
Kilmaiie
McKay
Shields
England
Montevideo
Balfour-Guthrie & Company
Raymond Maxwell
Georgetown
Frater
Gas Inspection Ordinance Delayed by City Officials
After a six month delay, City Engineer Thomson pending Europe return drafts an ordinance on gas quality standards and inspection. Thomson seeks copies of Milwaukee and Cleveland gas rules while noting heater and burner flame differences and cost considerations for a laboratory test and possible meter inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Thomson
Europe
Corporations Committee
Milwaukee
Thompson
Cleveland
Mr. Thompson
Beattie
Deserted Wife Wins Suit. Saloon Man May Face Perjury Charge
An affidavit filed Sunday morning seeks the arrest of August Hawkin son, a Seattle saloon man, on perjury charges tied to a peculiar divorce case begun by Hilda Hawkinson in July. She alleges seduction, a marriage in 1898 to avoid prosecution, a child now seven, and mounting maintenance nearly $2,000. Hawkinson allegedly disappeared, then traveled to Honolulu with Irene Cowles, whom he later married before her death, before resurfacing in Seattle where the suit seeks support for their child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkinson
Hilda Hawkinson
San Francisco
Mia Hawkinson
Honolutti
Irene Cowles
Tropic City
Seattle
Investigation Complete by Bar Association Committee
The Bar Association committee finished its inquiry into charges of unprofessional conduct against John C. Murphy and George B. Cole on Monday night. Most witnesses testified and nearly all aspects of the case were examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of the Bar Ansociation
John C. Murphy
George B. Cole
Flower Shower Aboard White Ribbon Special
In San Bernardino California on October 24 fifteen hundred delegates of the W W W C T U and friends aboard the White Ribbon Special from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles were greeted with a shower of flowers at the morning stop after crossing the desert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
Cal
Www. Co. T. U. and Friends
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Clashes In Kararkov Leave Many Casualties
In Kararkov on Oct 24, troops and the local populace clashed anew. The troops fired on the mob dispersing it, with many casualties reported.
General Wood assumes command in Manila amid Corbin's absence
General Wood arrived in Manila and took command as General Corbin was absent. The Philippine commission proposes an agricultural bank with a capital of $6,000,600. The funeral of Dr. Alfred N. Marton was held from Sacred Heart church with burial at Calvary cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Wood
Corbin
Philippine Commission
Alfred N. Marton
Sacred Heart Church
Calvary Cemetery
Cold Feet Remedy Claim in Dr Miles Nervine Ad
Advertisement asserts cold feet stem from weak nerves and promises Dr Miles Nervine will strengthen nerves improve circulation and warm extremities. It guarantees money back if the first bottle fails to help and claims overall health benefits from the tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles’ Nervine
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Lynch Law
Johannesburg
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Pirranura
Ridgeley
Enterprise National Bank
Topeka
Kan
Santa Fe Today
Galveston
Pacific Coast
Oakland Western
Jawper & Tastern
California
Joseph
Lord Nelson
Banquo
Earnest
Scripps News Aaa'n
Gimiet
Disston
Bishop
Colman Building
Haynes’ Candies
G. Beninghausen
First Ave
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