Plague Alarm Forces Seattle Health Measures
City health officials report deaths attributed to plague and call urgent actions. Governor Mead and Mayor Moore coordinate with U S Public Health Service to deploy officers, equipment, and funds to suppress and eradicate the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert E. Mead
Washington
William Hickman Moore
Mead
United States
Seattle
Wyman
Washington, D. C
Albert EB. Mead
Beattice
Waah
Gov. Mead
Moore
United States Health and Marine Hospital Service
Seattle and Portland Banking Clearings Totals
A brief financial note records today’s clearing figures for Seattle and Portland. Seattle reports clearings of 2,082,168.18 dollars with balances 680,691.27. Portland shows 1,988,087.00 in clearings with balances 906,162.00.
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Seattle
Portland
Steamer Ohio Arrives From Nome This Morning
The steamer Ohio arrived from Nome at six this morning carrying 577 passengers. It passed the Pennsylvania fast Wednesday about 400 miles off Cape Flattery and is now proceeding slowly. A special program is arranged for the meeting of the Seattle Amateur Press Club at the home of Miss Pearl Hrace on Eleventhay Avenue, October 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Nome
Pennsylvania
Cape Flattery
Seattle
Burglar Pursuit In Bellingham Ends With A Professor Chasing Suspect
In Bellingham Washington Professor John C Keith of Seattle High School chased a burglar through a hotel and street after a midnight break in. The thief escaped with six dollars and a hat, while Keith returned to his room to resume sleep.
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John C. Keith
Seattle
Boyleston Hotel
Seattle High School
Ned
Keith
Child's Body Found in Tacoma Sewer
Workmen repairing a sewer discharging into the bay found a child's body lodged among refuse. The body floated into the bay as the sewer opened and disappeared from view. The cause of death and whether foul play was involved remain a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Watch Stolen During King Street Fight In Cherry Valley
M Calvin a Cherry Valley Logging employee reported his watch stolen after a scuffle with soldiers on lower King last night. The watch disappearance is attributed to an onlooker observed during the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower King
M. Calvin
Cherry Valley
William Martin Charged After False Fire Alarm Incident
William Martin aged 17 a shin wie Weaver was arrested at Ballard last night by Patrolman Reston on a charge of turning on a false fire alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Martin
Ballard
Reston
Labor Union Meetings Tonight At The Labor Temple
The Iron Molders, Machinists, Hottlers, Waltreeses, Water Front Federation, Pole Raisers, Track Drivers and Tile Layers plan regular gatherings at the Labor Temple tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltreeses
Water Front Federation
Labor Temple
Lusitania Beats Eastward Passage Record To Queenstown
The Lusitania arrived at 6:30 last evening in Queenstown breaking her eastward record of five days four hours nineteen minutes. This voyage completed in four days twenty two hours forty six minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Financial Crisis Nears End Aboard shaken markets
Oct 25 to Oct 26 reports show bank suspensions and receiver appointees as Morgan advises the public to keep money in banks. Union Trust and United States Exchange Bank suspend payments while Union Pacific and Southern Pacific stocks rally briefly. International Trust closes branches citing cash shortages and nearby banks struggle to secure liquidity. Local notices mention receivership and halted payments in Providence and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pierpont Morgan
New York
Morgan
Providence
R. 1
Union Trust Company
Run Wan
Sweetland
London
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
York
la Cleariow
Union Trust
Brooklyn
Ie Capital Almont
Meo Trust
Bank Panic Strikes New York as Willamaburg Trust Fails
The Willamaburg Trust of Williameburg Brooklyn closed its doors after failing to cash a $10,000 check. President Frank Jenkine and a capital base of $700,000 were cited as the bank faced insolvency with losses around $9.48 million. Receivers were appointed for the Kalayrincher Trust and the New York Trust firm names listed amid a broader market downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thalman
Henry
Meagory, Cuick & Co
Consolidated Sch
Jenne Trostay
Calamity Toll Rises From Calabria Earthquake Event
The casualty count from the Calabria Sicily and Stromboli quake grows with reports of over 1 000 dead. Ferrustano reports about 800 killed with 210 bodies recovered and extensive losses in other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calabria
Sicily
Strombell
Ete
Ferrustano
Cunard Plans Mauretina For New York Europe Run
Cunard Steamship lines will place the Mauretina on the New York to Europe route during the Christmas excursion season. Er nest Carley, Cunard manager in the northwest, says the ship is a near sister to the Lusitania and will sail soon after its trial trip. Carley, in Seattle, expects about 200 Beattie people to join Atlantic excursions over the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunard Steamship Company
Mauretina
Ernest Carley
Northwestern Department
Cunard Company
Seattle
Chas. J. Nelson
Craft
Lusitania
Q Carley
Minneapolis
Mr. Carley
Beattie
London Murder Mystery Cleared
A 28 year old artist, Robert Wood, is set for trial for the murder of Emily Dimmock in Camden town. Scotland Yard used postcards reproduced in national papers to solicit handwriting tips, leading to Wood’s identification as the man seen leaving the victim’s home between 4 and 4:30 AM. he admits sending the postcard but denies further involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Scotland Yard
Great Hirltain
Robert Wood
Emily Dimmoeck
Camdentown
England
Miss Dimmock
Phyllis
Alice
Dimmock
Rybody
Wood
Aras
Roosevelt Endorses Robert Owen in Oklahoma Comment
The article reports President Roosevelt endorsing Robert Owen amid Oklahoma opinion. It notes Oklahoma people favor strong reform and contends the document represents broader political will. Readers see support from Oklahoma and remarks on constitutional questions and national unity.
Vice President Fairbanks Denies 1900 Candidacy Claim
Broadhead Kentucky October 25 report says Vice President Fairbanks denied he would not be a candidate for any offices. The article notes the denial was given in response to the yellow press controversy around the term wave or wave of mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Fourthay
Jefferson St
Abbott House
Pike St
Broadhead
Fairbanks
Moran Nell Fight Set for November 22 in San Francisco
Prospects center on Moran versus Nell under the San Francisco Athletic Club. Moran will fight at 122 pounds, with 60 to 40 per cent arrangements, while Frankie Neil considers a light edge, and Charlie Harvey wired from New York with updates.
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Moran. Nell
Schools and Sunday schools blamed for social ills
C. L. Vancleave, superintendent of Toledo schools, told the state charities convention in Bellefontaine that American Sunday schools public schools and homes fail to teach truth honesty and industry. He said Sunday schools are the greatest disappointment and youth are shaped by surroundings beyond a few Bible verses.
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Belleffontaine
C. L. Vancleave
Toledo
State Charities
Gillette Convicted of Perjury in Insurance Probe
New York October 26. Walter R. Gillette formerly vice president of Mutual Life Insurance was found guilty of perjury in the third degree by a jury in the criminal branch of the supreme court. The verdict carried a mercy recommendation. Perjury in this degree carries up to ten years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
District Attorney's
Supreme Court
Walter R. Gillette
Mutual Life Insurance Company
St Louis Invites Erb Slow to chase Lahm Cup
St Louis Aero Club invites Oscar Erb Slow to start in an attempt to capture the Lahm Cup. Captain Chandler claims it as holder of the trophy.
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ST. Louis
Oscar Erbslow
The
Aero Club of
St. Louie
Chandler
Cushman Praises Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Preparations
Representative Cushman of Tacoma expresses astonishment at the grounds clearance and magnitude of preparations for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition and pledges to lend official support.
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Cushman
Tacoma
Cholera Rages in Southeastern Russia
Vienna reports a severe cholera outbreak with hundreds dying daily. In Kiev the death toll runs about 100 each day as hospitals fill, bodies are left in vacant houses, and relatives abandon the dying.
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Vienna
Russia
Kieff
Ohio poetess to wed Pacific Coast man
Ida Robert Lawrence, Ohio poetess who rode a box car with her driving horse to the Pacific coast, will wed James K. Conner, a western railroad man, in Los Angeles in November. They were childhood sweethearts. the late President McKinley chose her to write the ode for the battleship Ohio launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Cleveland, O
Ida Robert Lawrence
Ohio
Pacific Coast
James K. Conner
Los Angeles
Topeka
Shoot Hounds Threat to Hood's Canal Deer
Farmers along Hood's Canal report practice by residents from Bremerton using hounds to chase deer into the water. Dogs drive deer toward the canal where they swim. men in boats then shoot the animal, a method described as violent and dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood's Canal
Hpertamen
Hremerton
University of Washington paper accused of yellow journalism
Prof. Merle J. Thorpe denounces the Pacific Wave as a yellow fake story. He argues the Wave article misrepresents his rhetoric class and grading, depicting false scenes of upset co-eds and angry players. The Wave, edited by Don Campbell, faces surprise from students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Washington
Merle J. Thorpe
School of Journalism
Thorpe
Stanford
Don Campbell
Campbell
Seattle
Lazy Husbands Advanced as Divorce Grounds
Mae J. Janack sought a divorce from C. A. Janack in August 1903 in superior court alleging he never provided for her since marriage. She says he could earn $3 a day but would not work and forced her to work when she was sick. Florence Blake also seeks divorce from Charlies Blake stating he quit work, attacked her on July 7, and beat her.
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Mae J. Janack
C. A. Janack
Superior Court
Florence Blake
Charlies Blake
Schooner Bender Brothers Wrecked at Kuskokwim Mouth
Captain C C Jutjena returned on the Ohio reporting the Bender Brothers wrecked at the mouth of the Kuskokwim river after a high gale. The crew barely escaped. A month of channel digging by natives to free the wreck was abandoned.
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C. C. Jutjena
San Francisco
Bender Brothers
Kuskokwim
Ohio
Kuskekwim River
Dutiens
Markets show halibut scarcity and rising prices
The markets are bare of halibut and prices have steadily advanced. Salmon are scarce and prices may rise materially soon with only the silversides and chums available.
Lumber freight rate takes effect November first
The new transcontinental lumber freight rate goes into effect November 1 amid strong opposition from manufacturers. Details about the rate and its expected impact remain under discussion as industry players react.
Lumber and Shingle Transport Basis After Minnesota Transfer
The article discusses the precise basis on which lumber and shingles will be carried beyond the Minnesota transfer once the new rate is in effect. It examines current practices and the implications for shipments and pricing within the regulated framework.
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Minnesota
Water Shutdown Affects Several Streets on Saturday
Water will be cut off Saturday on Fairview avenue from Harrison Street to Valley Street Minor avenue from Dennyway to Valley Street and Pontius avenue from Republicas Street to Roy Street.
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Fairview
Harrison St
Valley St
Minor
Dennyway
Pontius Av
Republicas At
Roy
Sharp Race of Steamers Near Seymour Narrows
The Cottage City with 259 passengers and the Jefferson with 168 raced from Southeastern Alaska to Seymour Narrows. The Cottage City arrived six hours ahead of the Black Ball liner and passed the Jefferson as smoke poured from the Cottage City funnel. Firemen on the Jefferson also worked aboard as the Cottage City pressed on to victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage City
Jefferson
Alaska
Cat City
Seymour Narrows
Mysterious Love Romances of Helen Maloney
Philadelphia heiress Helen Maloney attracts rivalry from Arthur Osborne over a secret marriage claim. Clarkson and Maloney eloped to London, with parents and associates racing to locate them. Taxed by rumors of Montreal, New York, and a justice of the peace union, the tale unfolds amid legal and financial entanglements.
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Helen Maloney
Seattle Star
Philadelphia
Martin Ma&loney
Samuel Clarkson
Huglishman
London
Arthur Herbert Osborne
New York
Osborne
Clarkson
Miss Maloney
Waldorf, Astoria
Mayland
Montreal
Arthur Merbert Oestoene
Mias Maloney
Mamaroneck
Miles Maloney
Clarence B. Ritchie
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Hid of Health
Agnes Osborne
Lida Osborne
C. ©. Eddy
Dr. White
States Marine T Yapital Ba
Fr. White
Call General Conference
J. A. Parry
Mem
Wappenstein
Representa FP
Titus
Ets Mith
Palon Pacific
Sixthav, South
King Et
Oakland
New Orleans
Everett True
MR True
Pero
Puladvice
ARS
BROWN
Bellingham
Wash
Walter Leibham
Etaira
Sone
Shingle Weaver
United States Exchange Bank
Brooklyn Banke
International Trust Company
Hrooklyn
Horowgh
Cunard Steamship Line
Roosevelt
Robert Owen
United Prose
Warmington
Opt
Robert Aiwen
Opie
Oklahoomanse
Weentand
Ban Francisco
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