Roosevelt greeted by Grand Army of the Republic crowd
Vice President Roosevelt received a reception in Minneapolis with Grand Army of the Republic and Sons of Veterans members inside and a large crowd outside shouting Teddy. Civilians were barred from the building, but the enthusiasm matched yesterday's demonstration as he entered the hall.
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Minneapolas
Minn
Roosevelt
Grand Army of the Republic
Sons of Veterans
Teddy
Peace Talks Reported in Colombia Venezuela Dispute
Telegraph dispatches say steps are being taken to adjust differences peacefully. Explanatory communications pass between Colombia and Venezuela as tensions rise from the Venezuela invasion by revolutionists, with Caracas charging Bogota connivance and Venezuela ready for war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bian
Venezuela
Bunco Scheme Nets $80 From Johnson and Partner
A pair of sharpers swindled J. Johnson and his partner of $80 this morning after luring them to a saloon with a smooth man and a stranger. They played dice, one man pledged winnings, then the duo vanished. Police are investigating.
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J. Johnson
Johnson Meanameho
Everett
Seattle
Johnson
Swede Thompson Detained on Vagrancy Charge in Cann Court
John Thompson known as Swede Thompson was taken into custody by Officer Freeman. Police describe him as a severe bunko steerer. He faces a state vagrancy charge in Judge Cann's court, with trial set for next Tuesday. No additional charges yet filed.
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John
Thompson
Freeman
Bunko
Courts Convene as Ekstrand Sues Southern Pacific for 15000
John H. Ekstrand filed a superior court action in Oakland seeking 15000 in damages from Southern Pacific Railroad Co for personal injuries alleged to have occurred there. The session saw judges en on the King county bench and a variety of matters postponed or set for later.
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John H. Ekstrand
Southern Pacific Railroad Co
Oakland
Cal
Nose
King County Courts
Grit
Madison seeks US Supreme Court review after 60 day respite
Parkerburg, W Va, Sept 3 Lud Madison was granted a 60 day respite on the sentence of death scheduled for today He contends a clerical error records him as hanged rather than respited and plans to pursue a US Supreme Court appeal to correct the record.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Lud Madison
United States Supreme Court
City Board Estimates Major Water Main Project
City Engineer Thompson presented a $29,800 estimate for a water main on Seattle boulevard and connecting streets from Connecticut to the south side, exceeding the charter limit by $18,900. The total of improvements now pending reaches $207,215 after Saturday’s $177,416.
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Board of Public Works
Thomson
Seattle Boulevard
Connecticut Street
Sita
Miner Arrested After Elopement With Friend's Wife
Frank Stoker, a Douglas Island miner, was arrested in Seattle after running away with his friend Forrest's wife, Mrs Forest. They eloped from Douglas Island and were aboard the City of Seattle and later the Al-Ki. a trunk of Mrs Forest’s belongings, including earnings of about $200, helped police locate the couple.
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Frank Stoker
Douglas Island
Forrest
Peattle
Skagway
Mre. Forest
Philbrick
Stoker
Douglas Eland Forest
Mrs. Forest
Mr. Forest
Beathe
Faithful Dog Stays By Japanese Girl After Suicide Attempt
A 26 year old Japanese girl named Toka attempted to end her life at the foot of Virginia Street at 4 pm. She stabbed her throat and jumped into the bay before a water front laborer pulled her from the water. Police and the ambulance transported her to headquarters where she was warmed and treated.
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Toka
Virginia Street
Grant
Fire in New York Destroys Chinese Restaurant on Mott Street
A fire in New York on Sept 3 destroyed a Chinese restaurant on Mott Street. Two Chinese men were smothered to death and a third was killed by a fall from a window.
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New York
Mott Street
Boston man elected chairman of industrial commission
Albert Clark of Boston was today elected chairman of the industrial commission to succeed the late Senator Kyle of South Dakota. For Seattle and Vicinity pair to night and Wednesday light to fresh northwest winds.
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Albert Clark
Boston
Industrial Commission
Kyle
South Dakota
Seattle
Vicinity
Union Pickets Fail to Stop Non union Workers
In McKeesport 300 barred workers did not attempt to report for shift as strikers hold steady. In Pittsburgh 32 skilled workers entered Startin Plate plant escorted by police with no interception. Fifty machinists and 75 more returned to Pennsylvania Tube works and Continental Tube works without incident.
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Startin Plate
Pennsylvania
Ing
Continental Tube Works
Chinese Commission Arrives for Germany Apology Mission
The Chinese excoriatory commission led by Prince Chun landed at Rerlin to apologize to Germany for Baron von Ketteler's murder. They received no official reception and will push on to Potsdam for a brief imperial audience before continuing to Berlin.
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Piatory Commission
Germany
Baron von Ketteler
Prince Chun
Immedi
Brenton's Point Postponed Race Update
The postponed race between the Constitution and the Colambia at Brenton's Point R 1 on Sept 3 will not be run today. A new net of etiquette must be bent for the Constitution before races again.
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Brenton
Colambia
Eatia
Resting Lao Wapre WWE Ep Rear Admiral Enjoys Stay
A fragmented note describes an unnamed Rear Admiral enjoying a seaside stay with a visit to a spa and casual chat by a lake. The garbled text mentions companionship and a friendly return.
Morning Star Sinks After Drunken Skipper Arrest at Redondo
The steam schooner Morning Star was wrecked off Redondo Beach on September 1 after the captain was charged with drunkenness. All passengers were rescued as the vessel lay on its side in the surf.
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Los Angeles
Redondo Beach
T.ovine
Vesecl
Asleep in Saloon Arrest For Larceny
Frank A. Riley was arrested for stealing three dollars from Chas. C. Stork who was asleep in the Cosmopolitan saloon on Occidental Avenue and Main Street. Proprietor William Lombacher saw the act and Riley was taken to headquarters charged with larceny from the person and held for trial in the superior court.
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Frank A. Riley
Chas. C. Stork
Occidental Avenue
Main Street
Wm. Lombacher
Riley
Building Permits Issued for Several One Story Homes
The city engineer’s office issued permits for multiple one story frame residences. C B Jarvis receives a house at 7020 Fourteenth Avenue Northeast costing 300. Butler and Beachill obtain cottages at 1415 East Pine Street and 207 East Valley Street costing 1200 and 450 respectively. Martin secures a house at 1915 Fifth Avenue West costing 800. Wood’s cottage at 2120 North Sixty second Street costs 399. Robt Miair applies for a house at 2457 North Sixtieth Street with a cost noted as coat.
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C. B. Jarvis
Fourteenth Avenue Northeast
Butler
East Pine Street
F. Beachill
East Valley Street
C. A. Martin
Fifth Avenue West
P. BE. Wood
Sixtysecond Street
Robt
North Sixtieth Street
Coat
Highwayman Scotty Sharpe Arrested on Reoffense Charges
William Sharpe known as Scotty, a notorious highwayman, was arrested by Sergi Powers and Detective Adama. He has multiple prior prison terms for highway robbery in Seattle and Sheriff Cudihee once secured a sentence a decade ago. Authorities expect a lengthy sentence.
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William Sharpe
Scotty
Sergi
Powers
Adama
Sharpe
Seattle
Cudihee
Tramp George Penson Arrested for Fake Jewelry Trade
Detective Tennant arrested George Penson for selling counterfeit jewelry to merchants on Second Avenue. At headquarters a 30 day sentence was found to be pending and will be served before any additional charges.
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George Penson
Tennant
Second Avenue
Funeral for Gen Law low held at Trinity Church
Funeral services were held at Trinity Church for Gen. Lawlow U S A. The pallbearers were his former army companions. The body was later taken to Oakdale Illinois for burial.
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New York
Lawlow
Trinity Church
Oakdale
IL. L
Weather recap for last month with rainfall and temps
The report notes only two rainy days last month. August 26 had the heaviest rain at 12 inches, following day 0.5 inch. Average August temperature was 16 degrees with a high of 87 on the 18th and a low of 50 on the 17th. Rainfall was less than in August since 1999.
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Inch
Must Cease His Wooing Not Guilty for Four Year Old
Ole Olsen aged 4 was examined for insanity this morning and found not guilty. He was arrested on suspicion about a week ago near the M. C. A. park after frightening a young woman with ardent wooing. Judge Tallman warned him to desist from annoying her, and he was allowed to go.
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Ole Olsen
M. C
Tallman
Divorces Signed in Anna White and Related Cases
Decrees in the divorce actions of Anna White and Chas White, Mattie M. Dickey versus Jas T. Dickey for abandonment, and J W Keller versus Catherine Keller, cited as withdrawn from his heart, were signed today.
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Anna White
Chas
White
Mattie M. Dickey
Jas. T. Dickey
J. W. Keller
Catherine Keller
Funeral for Mrs Kate Larkins Set Thursday
The funeral for Mrs. Kate Larkins will be held at 2 p m Thursday from Bonney and Stewart's undertaking parlors with services to follow.
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Kate Larkins
Bonney & Stewart's Undertaking
CATTLE STOLEN NEAR MAY CREEK REPORT FILED
Michael Welch of May Creek near Newenastie reports to the sheriff the loss of a head of cattle. The theft occurred a week ago but he delayed notifying authorities while conducting a personal search. Descriptions are being circulated by the sheriff’s office.
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Michael Welch
May Creek
Newenastie
Welch
Opium Raid Nets Four Smokers on Fourth Avenue
Detectives Adams and Hubbard raided an opium joint on Fourth avenue and Jackson Street operated by Louie Ching. They arrested four smokers Jack Henderson Frank Cook W H McCarthy and Henry Carr, all white men, whose pipes and outfits were confiscated. All have prior arrests for the same charge.
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Adams and Hubbard
Fourth Avenue
Jackson Street
Louie Ching
Jack Henderson
Frank Cook
W. WH. McCarthy
Henry Carr
Humboldt Sails Tonight for Skagway and Points
The steamer Humboldt under Capt Bonifield departs tonight for Skagway with a small general cargo and 26 passengers. Among them are Dr. Thompson of New Haven seeking opportunities, and Mrs Carmack wife of the Daweon miner, traveling with her daughters.
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Humboldt
Bonifield
Skagway
Way Points
Thompson
New Haven
Conn
Comptroller Declares Bank Dividends in Washington
The comptroller of the currency announces dividends for national banks. First National Bank pays 5 percent, Bernardine Bank 2 percent, Merchants Bank 7 percent final, totaling 5.2 percent to Merchants creditors.
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Washington, BD. CC
First National
Ian Bernardine
Beattie
Local Strike Halts Work At Heffernan Engine Works
Report notes no new developments in the strike as both sides hold hope for an early end. No significant production occurs at any shops with Heffernan Engine Works open but idle, despite earlier claims of resuming at nine. Mr Heffernan says there is no plan to restart independently.
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Heffernan Engine Works
Heffernan
Former Johannesburg Governor Krause Arrested for Treason
In London on September 3 Mr. Krause former governor of Johannesburg was arrested on high treason charges. He appeared in the police court this morning and was remanded for a week with bail. He remained unashamed and laughed when bail was mentioned by his counsel.
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London
Krause
Johannesburg
Tragic incident ends with dog helper at scene
The girl was pulled from the bay and taken to Providence hospital where she remained conscious but silent. A white collie belonging to the Japanese owner followed the patrol wagon to headquarters and to the ambulance, remaining by her side as Dr. Ladiow treated non serious wounds.
City Council Session To Tackle Reports and Vetoed Bill
Tonight the council holds its first regular session in four weeks with 3% in street improvement ordinances and eleven assessment rolls up for approval. Three street vacancies will be heard along with usual officer reports. Mayor Humes’ veto of a $1000 city hall addition ordinance is on the agenda for action.
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Humes
Regatta Races Here End In Windless Fizzle
No wind halted the first class yachts as finish times stretched to 1 30. The second class race was called off. In the third class Herron won with Empress taking top honors in the fourth.
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Herron
Empress
California Millionaire Loses $5000 in Card Scam
Sept 3. A man on the blotter as Charles Jones, reportedly a California millionaire from Sacramento, says he lost $5000 won in the Futurity race in a medium card game to two men and a woman.
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New York
Charles Jones
California
Sacramento
Stake of Louisiana Purchase Exposition Driven at Forest Park
The stake of the Louisiana Purchase exposition was driven today at Forest Park in St Louis in the presence of officers and directors of the Exposition company.
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ST. Louis
Forest Park
Exposition Company
Cape Colony Status Unchanged in Kitchener Report
Kitchener's weekly report states Cape Colony conditions are practically unchanged. During the week 361 Boers were killed wounded captured or surrendered.
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London
Kitchener
Cape Colony
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