France poised for naval demonstration against Turkey
Paris Oct. It is officially stated Admiral Caillard has orders to lead a squadron to Turkey to enforce French claims. The foreign office notes a demonstration will be made and a declaration of war is believed possible if negotiations fail to settle debts deemed insufficient by France. The Porte acknowledges debts but rejects payment terms.
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Turkey
Cail
Caillard
Porte
France
Chamber of Deputies
W C U Convention Opens Second Day at Fremont Baptist
The second day session of the W C U at Fremont Baptist opened with a devotional led by Mrs. Katie Bart. A business session and a parlementary debate followed on results of various union activities including memberships subscriptions badges and department work. The afternoon featured papers on temperance education women’s work and school savings bands and the convention adjourned for six months.
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Fremont Baptist
Katie Bart
Represent
Mary
Margaret B. Platt
Union Signal
P. J. McDonald
Margaret C. Munns
Alfa V. Freeman
J. T
A. E. Burrows
J. Cairns
J. C. Canney
Margaret B. Pratt
Ellen K. Simison
Residents Seek Extended Kinnear Park Line
Queen Anne residents consider petitioning Seattle Electric Co. to extend the Kinnear Park line beyond Olympic Place toward Avenue West and north on Minth Avenue to Crockett Street. They argue current service forces pedestrians to walk long distances while awaiting license checks.
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Queen Anne Hill
Seattle Electric Co
Kinnear Park
Olympic Place
Avenue
Bank Robbery in Matlock Nets $2000
Six armed men blew open the Matlock bank safe this morning and secured $2000 before fleeing. Police pursed clues as residents reported smoke and alarm bells. No injuries were reported.
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Matlock
Iowa
Bank of Matlock
Manual Training Expansion in High School
The manual training department grows in popularity. Prof Harvey urges more programs in grammar and high schools. In the current setup, high school students receive instruction with carpentry wood turning pattern making and forging. Plans include a new building with vibration controlled machinery and sound containment, with future need for a separate facility anticipated in two to three years.
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Teachers’ Institute
Harvey
B. W. Johnson
Bertrand Johnson
Walla Walla club adopts plans for $22,000 building
The Walla Walla Business Men's club approves a $22,000 project for a new building. In Kent citizens raise funds to buy the site for the Seattle-Tacoma Interurban railway repair shops. Washington & Oregon Railway Co expects trains into Vancouver by November 15. The Smallwood murder case in Tacoma nears jury deliberation. State Board of Education to meet in Everett December 2. State teachers' certificates and diplomas examined. Skagit County Teachers Institute in session in Anacortes.
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Kent
Seattle-Tacoma
Washington & Oregon Railway Co
Vancouver
Smallwood
Tacoma
State Board of Education
Everett
Mwe
Building Industry of Seattle Encouraging Growth
The Seattle building sector shows strong momentum with rising valuations and substantial activity. Reports highlight increased construction permits and higher project values, signaling a healthy industrial expansion in the city.
Special attorney appointed over alleged scandalous papers
Chicago judge appoints a special attorney to bring Hearst's Chicago American publications before the court. The aim is to identify authors and homes of those responsible for publication to consider contempt sanctions. The articles allegedly intimidate Judge Hanecy into ruling against the gas trust in quo warranto actions.
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Ering
Gan Trust
Insurgents on Cebu Lay Down Arms in Hope for Peace
Dispatch from Gen Chaffee reports Gen Hughes noting Cebu insurgents have surrendered their army in good faith. About 150 rifles, eight brass pieces, 66 officers and 470 men are reported. Commanders plan to proceed to Bohol to quell further disturbances.
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Washington
PD. C
Chaffee
Manila
Hughes
Cebu
Bohol
Mollie Now a Countess in Nevada Remarriage
Marl Russell wed Mollie Bomerville in Nevada, a remarriage that led to a three month jail term for bigamy. The decree of absolute divorce from Countess Russell was signed last Saturday.
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London
Marl Russell
Mollie Bomerville
Nevada
Countess Russell
Halloween Night Precautions Amid Thanksgiving Gloom
A cautious note advises good people to lock doors and stay safe as Halloween nears and readers reflect on Thanksgiving. The writer urges vigilance against possible disturbances and to protect property and persons during the holiday period.
Halloween Mischief and Fairy Tale Fears
A lighthearted warning blends folklore with common sense about Halloween mischief. The piece jokes that fairies gnomes and imps roam on Halloween night and urges caution while observers anticipate playful mayhem from youths, noting the unpredictability of supernatural sprites.
Nome Boat of 90 Reaches Port with 600 Passengers
Steamship Roanoke, last Nome passenger fleet vessel, arrived at Port Townsend with 600 passengers aboard. Nome houses are filling winter quarters as craft from Nome St Michael and Dutch Harbor are hauled off for the season. about 6000 people will winter in Nome.
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Port Townsend
Roanoke
Nome
St. Michael
Dutch Harbor
Secretary Gage Sets Bond Purchase Rates
Secretary Gage announced plans to resume bond purchases from holders with specific rates: short twos threes fours and fives at a stated interest return. The statement outlined varying yields for short and long bonds, indicating a policy shift in government financing.
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Washington
Gage
Man Arrested After Plate Hurling Attack in Japanese Restaurant
HM Riley was arrested by Officer Cameron yesterday afternoon for striking a Japanese waiter named Ota with a plate. The incident occurred after Riley became upset with his meal of beans and threw the plate at the waiter's head.
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Riley
Cameron
Ota
Lynch mob tragedy near Hodgonville courtroom
A mob accused of a revolting crime gathered at the Hodgonville courthouse this morning. The victim was killed, and a Black suspect, who escaped briefly, was pursued and shot dead on the courthouse steps. Authorities reported the incident stemming from a violent confrontation after a court hearing.
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Kentucky
Hodgonville
Silas Asters
Rainier Beach boulevard road plan advances stance on street railway
County commissioners approved a resolution to locate a 4 foot wide road along the east side of the Beattie and Renton street railway from the city limits to Rainier Beach with plans to mirror it on the opposite side. Right of way has been obtained to Columbia and will be pursued for the remainder as possible.
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Rainier Beach
Beattie & Renton Street
Columbia
Nome Post Office Standoff Delays New Postmaster Swanton
Frank Swanton named postmaster cannot assume office due to bond filing error for a fourth class post, approved by Inspector Clum. It turns out Nome requires a third class bond, and fresh bonds must be issued delaying his start until late winter.
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Nome
Frank Swanton
Swanton
Clum
Nomere
Court of Inquiry Delivers Admiral Schley Aide Testimony
Washington October 31 The court of inquiry heard rebuttal witnesses in the Schley case. Capt Derden a junior Marine officer on the Brooklyn testified with nothing new. Lieut Commander Grant related a conversation with Beara but was sustained on objection. Bigabee sought to testify but was initially blocked. after recess the court allowed his statement about meeting reporters and danger from torpedo boats at Bandago on May 2.
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Washington
Schley
Lemly
Derden
Brooklyn
Grant
Massachusetts
Beara
Naynor
Capt. Blesbee
Raynor
Bigebee
Admiral Dewey
Pigabee
Bandago
Reflections on Courage Prompt Libel Suit Against Gen Alger
New York Oct 21 Richard Marding Davie and Casper Whitney threaten to sue Gen Alger for libel over his book The Spanish American War which questions their courage at Las Guasimas. Alger says Davie and Whitney fled the field. they counter that they stood ground and disputed testimony about Santiago. Engineer Claxton of the Texas revises prior engine timing testimony and Capt Chadwick recalls statements on Sampson and shore bombardment despite orders.
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New York
Richard Marding Davie
Casper Whitney
Gen
Alger
Bigsbee
Santiago
Claxton
Texas
Brooklyn
Capt
Chadwick
Sampson
Schley
San Juan
Bride with two days kills self in Portland
Mrs J A Emmett, married only two days, drank carbolic acid and died in Portland on October 1, after learning her husband was intoxicated. Police report a suicide act by the bride, the incident arising from marital distress.
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Portland, Or
J. A. Emmett
Harbor appropriation urged for Everett and Grays harbors
In the annual report by Gen. Gillespie chief of engineers an appropriation of 117000 is recommended for Everett Harbor Washington and 166775 for Grays Harbor listing funds and project scope for harbor improvements and development.
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Washington, D. C
Gen. Gilles PLC
Everett Harbor
Waash
Grays Harbor
Seattle Chamber Adopts Proposals for Union Depot and Fairs
The Seattle chamber endorses building a union depot with rail leaders to be consulted on design and timing. It reports 500 attendees at the North Yakima state fair, backs Lewis and Clark Expo in Portland (1905), and urges congressional funding for Lake Washington canal. It favors a Northwest exhibit at St. Louis 1903 and discusses Nicaragua canal support and boosting Hawaiian trade via stock ventures.
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EK. F. Blaine
H. QR. Clise
Chan
H. Lilly
North Yakima
Seattle
Portland
Col
F. J. Parker
Walla Walla
Washington Commission
Northwest
Lake Washington Canal
Committee On Immigration
St. Louis
Washington
San Diego
Cal
Chamber of Commerce
Salmon strike halts Puget Sound fisheries and cannery work
Fishermen and cannery workers total about 300 idle as strike ties up upper Sound seining and salmon canning plans. No arbitration offered and no violence yet. Pacific Cold Storage Co leading Tacoma firms refuse demands, boats bring in gear to store for winter as season dwindles toward Christmas.
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Tacoma
Pacific Cold Storage Co
Sound
Puget Sound
Saloons in Seattle Reach Two Hundred Twenty Six
Seattle officials report 226 saloons currently operating with plans to add eight or ten more soon after license records were checked. The city teams uncovered the tally during routine license account audits.
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Seattle
City Officiala
Lcense
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