Filibuster Recruiter Seeks U S Volunteers For Abyssinian Campaign
Giovanni Conichina, in Seattle, travels from Ankober to enlist adventurous Americans for a filibustering expedition aimed at landing on Abyssinia’s coast, seizing the capital, and marching inland. He promises $150 monthly pay and war gear, with communications to Box M48 Hotel Washington. Authorities doubt official Italy backing and plan to arrest him.
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Giovanni Conichina
Washington
Ankober
Abyssinia
Africa
Hag
United States
Menelik
Italy
Conichina
Seattle
Rome
Conirhina
Pinkerton
Conithina
Hotel Washington
Murderer Fryand Foiled by Early Sightings and Search
Everett deputies and Seattle police chase Jo John Fryand after a Mukilteo resident reports a man matching his description entering a deserted shack. A broad search from Seattle to Everett continues with detectives and volunteers sweeping cabins, barns, and nearby woods as a fisherman recounts a gunpoint encounter near Five Mile Rock while another woman, Lottie Nicholas, is identified as the victim.
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Jo John Fryand
Seattle
Everett
Fyand
Magnolia Bluff
Fyaad
Molinetti
Five Mile Rock
Barbee
Tennant
Philipa
Byrnes
Pyaad
Adama
Clark
Corbett
Fite
Lottie Nicholas
Walla Walla Prison Investigation Seen as Likely Farce
Governor Mead and aides visit the state penitentiary as rumors unfold about an inquiry into Warden Rees. No formal timing given and witnesses resist voluntary testimony, raising doubt that the board will compel appearances.
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Board of Control
Rees
Supper and song to fund church carpet project
The African Episcopal church plans a Friday night supper and musical at the 4 M. E. church to raise money for a church carpet. Menu features roast turkey, chicken, salads, pickles, fruit punch, soda, and more as guests sing familiar tunes. Also reports divorce actions in Bellingham and Fremont line construction progress to Fifty first and Phinney.
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The
African Episcopal Church
Frank Martin
Ellen Martin
Fremont
Pifty-first
Phinney
Seattle Commercial Club forms with 100 members
A new Seattle Commercial Club starts with broad aims to address city commercial and industrial issues. Founding officers were elected and committees named to draft a constitution and organization rules. The group plans another meeting November 6 in Christensen's hall to finalize permanent setup.
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Seattle
Seattle Commercial Club
Star Directer
Mighty Gate
Christensen
Luter
Douglas
Mosher
Mesars
Getchell
Virtue
Phillips
Buchanan
Carkeek
Church
Revelle
Bacon
Forester
Sibley
Chamber of Commerce
Glasgow firm advertises men underwear and coats
An old classified note promotes prices on all styles of men’s underwear and coats at N & Co. 1331 2nd Ave and 1020 1st Ave. It promises satisfactory fit or refunds and mentions a future event at Pike Street in Glasgow and U S and Canada shipments with price points like 20.00, 90, and 14.75.
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N & Co
2Nd Ave
U. S
Canada
1St Ave
California
Will Lay Corner Stone on Nov 12 Cathedral
Bishop O'Dea announced that November 12 is the day for laying the corner stone of the new cathedral. Invitations are being issued and one Catholic father will deliver the speech during the exercises.
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Will
O'Dea
Otto Stendahl Wins Franchise for Three Electric Lines
Otto Stendahl was granted a county franchise Thursday for three electric lines from Newen to Tolt via Issaquah, from Issaquah to Seattle, and from Seattle to West Seattle. His treasurer says the proposed suburb would be named the Seattle, Everett & Skagit Railway Company.
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Otto Stendahl
Newen
Tolt
Issaquah
Seattle
Prince Charles of Denmark Accepts Norwegian Throne
London report states Prince Charles accepted the Norwegian throne after the anticipated popular vote set for November 12.
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London
Charles
Denmark
Norway
Storm-battered Ore gon Arrives After Rough Bering Sea Crossing
The steamship Ore gon, owned by Northwestern Steamship, arrived from Nome with a damaged starboard rail and shattered cabins after one of the stormiest trips on the Bering coast. The Valencia and Tampico also shed cargo while the Tampico jettisoned dynamite amid fears of explosion. Officers call the North Sea gale one of the year’s worst. Cudahey took 29 days from Fairbanks due to river low water.
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Oregon
Northwestern Steamship Company
Nome
Bering Sea
Valencia
Tampico
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
The
North Sea
Cudahey
Fairbanks
Cha H. Hamilton
Schubach & Hamilton
St. Michaels
Amahl
North American Transportation & Trading Company
Engine Blows Up Big Mountain Locomotive Near Yuma
A Southern Pacific big mountain engine pulling a freight train exploded at 1 am two miles east of Yuma Arizona killing engineer J W McClain and fireman KR Christensen and seriously injuring a brakeman. The engine's superstructure leaped into the air about one hundred feet.
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Tucson
Ariz
Southern Pacific
Yuma
J. W. McClain
KR. C. Christensen
Expedition promises thrilling frontier venture for Seattle youth
An Italian ex-officer leads a bold expedition described as an attractive but dangerous venture for Seattle’s young men. Steps may be taken Thursday to alert city and country authorities about Contrhina’s plans, with Rome likely to act without delay. Contrhina has already toured major cities, claiming success in recruiting men.
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Seattle
Contrhina
Ttalian
UN Re
Rome
New Northwest Magazine Blackwood's Magazine Debuts in Seattle
The Seattle produced publication titled Blackwood's Magazine edited by Dani Pratt and issued by J. W. Blackwood launches with a Northwest focus. It features artistic covers and strong reading matter, aiming to be the first dignified real literary magazine in the region.
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Northwest
Blackwood
Blackwood Magasine
Edinburgh
Scotland
New York Campaign Commanders Rally in Tight Race
William Travers Jerome, NY district attorney and challenger in the reelection bid, joins Republicans in a fight expected to return him to the chair. Mayor George B. McClellan and Republican candidate William Ivina, with Hearst Municipal Ownership backing, deliver speeches as Grover Cleveland endorses McClellan and attacks Democratic hysteria.
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New York
William Travers Jerome
George B. McClellan
William Ivina
William Randolph Hearst
Municipal Ownership League
Grover Cleveland
McClellan
Striker Will Face Trial Under Gravelle Law
Helena dispatch reports telegraph operator Beach who walked out on the Northern Pacific and Great Northern strikes will be tried under the Gravelle law. The statute imposes up to five years for interfering with train operations after Beach pulled the plugs on the switchboard, stalling trains across divisions for several hours.
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Cy Ficrir News Acta
Helena
Mont
Beach
Northern Pacific
Safe-cracker sought after gambling saloon device
Seattle police seek a key for a slot machine in the Great Northern saloon at Railroad and Seneca owned by Franette Aries. Patrolman Cameron observed the alleged gambling device and had it taken to headquarters. Officers struggled to open it all day, claiming it is the strongest burglar-proof box yet.
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Police Department of
Seattle
Cameron
Great Northern
Railroad
Seneca
Franette Aries
Price of Logs Is Soaring in British Columbia
New Westminster reports lumbermen contest high log prices. The price has hit $10 a thousand and is expected to climb further as mills rush crews to northern camps to secure logs for mounting eastern orders. Work continues day and night.
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New Westminster
B. C
Adjutant General Denies Offficer Clash Report
Washington National Guard adjutant general dismisses as false the report of an officers’ argument at the Orilla rifle range. He says no action will be taken and examinations for regiment leadership promotions are proceeding, with timelines at the deputy US marshal’s rooms in Washington. The post office also issues a fraud order involving a Reno university student.
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Drain
Washington National Guard
the Star
Orilla
Eclty
Lamping
John Stringer
Maurice Thompson
John M. Carroll
United States Marshal
Washington
Post Office Department
Cromwell
New High School Building Sparks Lot Price Increase
Prospective buyers rush to purchase in the Woodland Park area as a new high school and streetcar line trigger a 25 percent price hike starting January 1. Fifteen lots were sold in a single day with varied prices from 85 to 570 dollars in blocks 3 9 11 and 14.
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Woodland Park
Woodlawn Terrace
Mary Donahue
Wv. L. Kidd
Jon Volnagle
G. W. Gustafson
KB. M. Mahoney
Alice Farin
William H Wagner
Herman C. Fuerstenau
Isabella Standley
Lillie V. Harris
W. A. Bombard
Henry Martin
Firemen Buried In Ruins At Can ners Plant Fire
Four firemen were buried when the Northpoint and Mason street cannery plant in San Francisco collapsed after a morning fire. John Arata and Frank Casacca were trapped on the second floor. Arata was pinioned for hours and likely fatally injured. Loss estimated at $10,000.
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San Francisco
Central California Canners
Northpoint
Mason Street
John Arata
Frank Casacca
Arata
Glasgow Woolen Mills Seeks Deep Discount on Suits
Special orders from the President authorize selling all $20 and $25 suits tomorrow at 14.75. The move targets clear inventory at Glasgow Woolen Mills, with emphasis on midtown buyers and local retailers.
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Glasgow Woolen Mills
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Mukilteo
Fourteenth and Madison
Gilliam
Addie Durkee
Elmer D. Durkee
Olymie
Pike St
BIG Mountain Locomotive
Ty Geripps News Rama
New Magazine
N. Y
Bosh
Colman Building
Lée
Ste
Russia
Haynes Candies
Alwaya Freeh
GG. Benninghausen
Boston
Dental Parlors
Becond Avenue
First Avenue
Postoffice Building
Scripps News
Redelsheimer & CO
Joe Dg Cor
Goodell Ollow Andle
R. Petropeits & CO. Urriers, Pione
Iss
Marion Street
Strauss & Bros
M. F
Crown Clothing CO
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