Four andpo ships surrender to rebels in Peking crisis
Dispatches from Peking report four warships under Admiral Sah Chen Ping surrendered to rebels in the Manchu campaign. Executions of Manchu officers followed, while Chinese crew members were offered a chance to join the rebels. Rebels, aided by land forces and naval support, seek to take Yangtse control and threaten Shanghai, with Shanghai as a potential base if forts at the port can be held.
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Wisconsin lumber king testifies in Stephenson probe frame up claim
Edw Hines says he helped Isaac Stephenson’s U.S. Senate bid but calls the scandal a frame up. He identifies Wirt H Cook of Duluth and Lieut. Gov. Morris as figures in asserted financial plots, while admitting he advised Wisconsinites to back Stephenson in the primary.
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Socialist leader to submit petition for woman suffrage act
Chicago activists plan a monster petition in support of federal woman suffrage. Victor L. Berger of Wisconsin, head of the Socialist party, will present the drive to urging Congress to enact suffrage legislation.
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Victor L. Berger
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Patrolman Burri Hero After False Dynamite Threat
Portland police officer Burri is hailed as a hero after stopping a supposed dynamite threat on Washington street. A passerby found three sticks with glowing fuses, causing a stampede and Burri seized the sticks and doused the fuses. Investigation revealed they were wooden sticks wrapped in cartridge paper as a prank.
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Portland
Washington Street
Burri
Pell Mel
Johnson Ordered to Pay for Smashed Furniture
London report states Jack Johnson the negro champion pugilist must pay 37 dollars for damages after wrecking furniture and leaving a filthy flat in Paddington. He failed to appear in court and was ordered to pay the damages. Denver note mentions A A Nernheimer, longtime Katherine Tingley colony president, rejoining the purple mother. Olympia Capitol Palace of Justice plans to be discussed at public library under local AIA chapter.
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London
Jack Johnson
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Point Loma
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Palace of Justice
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Olympia
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Cost of Living Emphasis and Economic Causes
The Star outlines rising food prices in a broad inquiry across causes from tariffs to gold production and sugar and coffee markets. It invites national discussion and local market conditions while requesting reader letters to the Cost of Living editor.
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Canada
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Cost OF Living
Gruet Described as Very Small in Quotation
The quotation portrays Gruet as extremely tiny saying he could fit a full bath in a finger bowl. This characterization emphasizes his diminutive size with a humorous hyperbole.
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Gruet
Johnson divorce decree awarded to Ballinger kin
Spokane reports Mrs. Ira K. Johnson, niece of R. A. Ballinger, obtained a divorce from Bertram A. Johnson, a local druggist, yesterday.
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Public Markets Pike Place Prices for Fruits Meats and Staples
The listing covers Western market items at Westlake Public Market and Pike Place including sugar at 549 cents per pound, walnuts 15 cents, milk 4 large cans 2 butterine 70 cents, pickles 16 cents, Siglo 2 large bottles 35 cents, and a variety of produce. It lists butter 28 to 30 cents per pound, eggs 50 cents a dozen, potatoes Yakima Burbank at $1.20 a sack delivered, oranges tomatoes grapes and other staples with numerous per-pound and per-unit prices.
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Everett True mocked on Broadway as Costigan in The Little Millionaire
Special to The Star reports Tom Lewis as Bill Costigan a Broadway foil who mimics Everett True. The character spoofs love and alimony while skewering a foppish suitor. Lewis embodies True style in looks and bravado, delivering sharp gags about matrimony and vanity.
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Indian girl Kate Henry escapes serious harm after wagon incident
In Centralia a heavy wagon wheel passed over Kate Henry, a young Indian girl, yet she sustained only minor bruises and no serious injuries, according to reports from local observers.
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Centralia
Kate Henry
Mysterious West says Tillie Steinberger may quit marriage
In San Jose on October 24 A. A. West known as the mysterious man from Mexico defends his hiring of Tillie Steinberger as stenographer and wife saying she can quit if she desires. Steinberger sues for divorce.
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A. A. West
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Bobby Wells Signs to Fight Gunner Moir in London
London reports that Bobby Wells has signed to meet Gunner Moir in the near future. Moir is slated as the opponent with Wells securing a headline clash in the capital. The bout advances Wells toward a major stage in British boxing.
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London
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Socialist Candidate Seeks Los Angeles Mayor Post
In Los Angeles on October 24, four candidates vie in the mayoral primary including Job Harriman, Miles Gregory, George Alexander, and W C Mausher. A majority at the primary would seal the seat. otherwise the top two advance to the December 5 general election. Harriman supporters push for a clear primary win to avoid a united opposition at the general election.
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Los Angeles
Job Harriman
McNamara Brothers
Harriman
Miles Gregory
Geo. Alexander
W. C. Mausher
Friends of
Poor Woman Finds 800000 in Old Trunk
Mrs. Theresa L. Janson of Mill Valley after 32 years of poverty recovered 800000 in Mexican government bonds and securities in an old trunk at her home. She petitioned the probate court to reopen her late husband’s estate to claim the wealth.
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San Francisco
Theresa L. Janson
Mill Valley
Braddock Woman and Six Children Die in House Fire
Mrs. A. D. Johnson locked herself and six children in a room at her Braddock home and set a fire, all perishing. A separate note claims Senator Jeff Davis remains staunchly opposed to woman suffrage even during his honeymoon.
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Italy to establish a great naval base at Tobruk
London reports Italy intends to build a large naval base at Tobruk, between Malta and Alexandria, citing Tobruk’s fine harbor and strategic Mediterranean position. Some say it could neutralize Malta and Alexandria in a future war between Italy and England. Lexington notes Belmont denied plans to move racing operations to Europe.
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Miles for V P Clark on Democratic Ticket
Washington reports Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles U S A retired is mentioned as a possible vice presidential candidate to run with Speaker Champ Clark. Chicago notes 94000 beer drinkers attended the International Brewers Congress and Exposition that recently closed.
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Nelson A. Miles
Champ Clark
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Quickest Couch Cure Pinex Advertisement
A vintage ad touts Pinex cough syrup as the fastest remedy for stubborn coughs and asthma like symptoms. It promises instant relief within hours and a full pint when mixed with sugar syrup, comparing favorably to $2.60 ready mixes. Contains Pine extract and provides a satisfaction guarantee with a money refund.
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