Pardon Granted to Captain Dreyfus Amid Public Turmoil
Paris reports that Captain Alfred Dreyfus is to be freed within days after a cabinet decision to grant a pardon. President Loubet will issue formal papers soon, with plans for Dreyfus to possibly flee to England while his final vindication is pursued. Crowds in Rennes and Paris react, and officials caution against premature conclusions about his destination.
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Paris
Alfred Dreyfus
Frank
Dreyfus
Loubet
Parton
Rennes
Summer capture of Chicago blacksmith Timothy Murley
A demented man named Timothy Murley from Chicago was captured by a large citizen posse and bound as if a wild beast. He was described as a blacksmith by the witnesses.
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Timothy Murley
Chicago
City to Kill All Dogs In Marysville After Mad Dow Bite
Marysville reports a mad dog bite affecting three children. Mayor Metluskey issues a 30 day proclamation ordering all dogs at large in the city be killed. Mad stones were applied to the injured children.
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Marysville
Maryville
C. Metluskey
Women bicycle riders spark school board debate
In Rokanton Pennsylvania on September 19 the Scranton board of school trustees faced a surprise when four resolutions were planned to bar women teachers from riding bicycles. Some teachers had been riding astride of men’s bicycles, prompting the proposed ban.
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Paris
Recheurer-Keatner
Senate
Dreyfus
Rokanton
Scranton Board of School Trustees
Wheeling
Fire Claims Life of Mrs Kennedy in Brooklyn Tenement
A five story tenement fire on Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn claimed the life of Mrs Kathrine Kennedy aged 48. Her husband David Kennedy and son Peter suffered injuries alongside residents Thome Freeman and August Scehwartaner who lived in the building.
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New York
Katherine Kennedy
Atlantic Avenue
Brooklys
Kennedy
David
Peter
Thome Freeman
August Scehwartaner
Giant Sing Gamble Rumored by Puyallup and Need Day Indians
Ranchers in the Puyallup valley report Indians preparing for a massive sing gamble, a traditional contest expected to be staged near Puyallup next weekend. The event, an Indian gambling practice, has history of taking earnings from participants and leaving them poorer.
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Tacoma
Puyallup
Indians Hold a Sun Dance Near Kent Gathering
White River Indians held a large sun dance near Kent yesterday at ex-Sheriff Cochran’s ranch five miles below Kent. Dancers were joined by nearby Indians and a crowd from Tecoma Beattie and surrounding towns watched the celebration of prosperity during hop picking season.
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Kent
Cochran
Tecoma
Beattie
Gunboat Paracus engages insurgents at Gan Fabien Lingayen
A cablegram from Admiral Watson reports gunboat Paracus in a sharp engagement with about 900 insurgents at Gan Fabien Lingayen Gulf. Insurgents entrenched then fled. Paracus suffered no casualties.
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Washington, D. C
Kirkland Robbery Sparks Turmoil Over Schoolteacher’s Loss
In Kirkland one night last week a thief entered the home of Mrs. Alice Andersen, a local school teacher, stealing about 900 dollars worth of jewelry including a gentleman’s Alaska gold ring a lady’s chain nugget pin and a ring net with opals a large diamond several large nuggets and other items. Police were notified this morning and detectives are on the case.
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Kirkland
Lake Washington
Alice Andersen
Alaska
Seattle Mining Stock Market Declines Amid Light Trading
The Seattle mining exchange led the day in stocks with Republic dropping to 1.20 dollars though only 82 percent bid. Trades included 2000 Princess Maud at 12 cents, 1000 Princess Maud at 1 cent, and 1.00 Evening Star at 1 cent. Overall pit ding on other stocks was light and mining markets were quiet.
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Seatle Mining Exchange
Republic
Princess Maud
Northwestern Stock Exchange Quiet Session
At the Northwestern Mining Exchange today bidding was poor and no sales were made as activity remained low across listings.
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Northwestern Mining Exchange
Stock Exchange Sale of 1000 Princess Maud at 17
The Beattle Stock Exchange reports the first sale today. One thousand Princess Maud were sold at seventeen percent. Some ore specimens were received from the Sea Breeze mine on the southeast coast of Alaska.
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Beattle Stock Exchange
Princess Maud
Sea Breese
Alaska
Forger Arrested After Victoria Fraud Case
Sharon Winston, wanted in Victoria for forgery, was arrested last night in front of the Rainier Grand hotel by Bert Taylor of the Bancroft patrol. Winston allegedly victimized York Barrington, a Pike Street druggist, and Jeff Graver, a baloon man, with bogus checks about a year ago and is wanted for similar crimes in Victoria.
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Sharon Winston
Victoria
Rainier-Grand Hotel
Bert Taylor
Bancroft Patrol
Winston
York Barrington
Pike Street
Jef Graver
Weather forecast for Seattle and Vienna
Tonight and Wednesday expect fair skies with winds from the north to west. The outlook calls for continued pleasant conditions with steady breezes across both cities.
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Seattle and
Vienity
Cushman Expected Back From Washington to Campaign in Ohio
Congressman Frank W. Cushman is due back in Ohio today or tomorrow after leaving Washington. An invitation to stump the state is expected to be accepted as Ohio Republicans press a vigorous campaign amid ongoing factional fights led by Senator Hanna and factions around Foraker.
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Tacoma
Frank W. Cushman
Washington
Foster
H. Murray
Citizens’ Committee
New York
Admiral Dewey
America
Ohio
Mark Hannahas
England
For Foraker
Rear End Collision and Notable Deaths Reported
A light freight train rear ended a logging train near Orting in fog at 4 AM. Both engines damaged and caboose smashed. Engineers Stoves and Frawley scalded. H. French and W. Bales injured. Dr. Hickman tended the injured. track cleared soon after. Also, Lawrence Gardner dies in Washington at home. Lieut. Col. Miley dies in Manila of typhoid. Detroit cruiser arrives to shield U.S. interests in Venezuela crisis. Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows delegates work begins in Detroit with San Francisco Baltimore and Richmond seeking 1000 convention host. Mehmoud favored.
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Tacoma
Orting
Stoves
Frawley
Detroit
Grand Lodge of
Odd Fellow's
San Francisco
Baltimore
Methodist Conference notes large changes and new deacon
At Whatcom September 19 the Methodist Episcopal conference elected and ordained Cal Nelson as deacon. H G Ward renewed on trial. financial report shows membership at 7,732, 208 churches valued at 251000, missions fund 5632, total benevolences 14123. Hoquiam chosen as next meeting place. pastoral appointments listed for Beattie district with W Whitfield as P E and multiple supplied pastors.
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Whatcom
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Cal Nelson
H. G. Ward
Reveille
Hoquiam
Horses Burned In Train Car Fire Near Marshall
A car carrying fine horses for Towles Conway Patterson of Marshall caught fire between Marshall and Slater while train movement continued. The animals suffered severe injuries from engine sparks.
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Marshall, Mo
Lhat
Slater
Towles Conway & Patterson
Marshal
Washington Hops the Best
Hop picking in the Puyallup valley and Western Washington is progressing well. Growers who held off last week began picking yesterday with large forces, likely yielding better crops than earlier pickers. Herman Klaber notes the market has not opened yet as buyers wait for English German and continental crop outcomes. Estimates place Yakima valley at 12 500 bales and Western Washington at 22 500 bales for a total around 6 000 bales.
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Puyallup Valley
Washington
Herman Klaber
Kiaber
Hin
Yakima Valley
Wild Man Sighting Report Near North Baltimore
Bowling Green dispatch reports an alleged wild man sightings near North Baltimore in the woods. Details describe a mysterious figure resembling a prehistoric or feral human causing local curiosity and police inquiry.
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Bowling Green, O
North Balti
Grant Allen Dying in New York
Grant Allen is dying after six months of illness and a rapid decline over the past weekend, with his condition now near the end. He has been in failing health and is reported to be nearing death in New York.
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New York
Grant Allan
Treasury experts see no large autumn surplus in U.S. revenues
Washington reports treasury officials expect no sizable surplus in public revenues for the next three to four months due to troop recruiting and transport costs. Disbursements likely remain high and revenues from customs and internal sources near expenditures. The Treasury aims to maintain current treasury-bank liquidity without raising new deposits or triggering a bond redemption.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury Chcles
Treasury Fund
Treasury
Department
Aguinaldos Tired of War Foresees Peace Talks
Manila reports insurgents promise to release 16 American prisoners including Lieut. Gilmore. Generals visit Gen. MacArthur to arrange prisoner passage and a Filipino general will meet Gen. Otis to discuss peace. Washington confirms Aguinaldo seeks a conference and cabinet doubts peace prospects.
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Manila
Lieut. Gilmore
MacArthur
Otis
Washington, D. C
Ote
War Department
Gilmore
Aguinaldo
Gen. Otis
Washington, PD. C
Boers Active and War Fears Across Regions
Reports from Cape Town, London, and Brussels indicate Boers are preparing, with arms distributed to Schreiner supporters and unrest rising in rural areas. Transvaal seeks peace but girds for conflict, while Britain faces a force imbalance of about 15 000 regulars against 20 000 Boers.
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London
Pall Mall
Apedal
Cape Town
Floer
Schreiner
Brussels
South Africa
Uncertain Recall Tactics and Cabinet Talks Reported
Official remarks point to one doubtful element in the recall. Kruger’s belief and resolve are tested, while Chamberlain and Salisbury maintain close contact. The cabinet session is not yet ordered as discussions continue through the night.
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Oficial
Kruger
Chamberlain
Salisbury
Marines Arrive in Manila from San Francisco Faces
The transport Ohio and City of Sydney reached Manila carrying recruits and about 800 marines. The Morgan City, which went ashore off Japan, transported the Ohio’s contingent.
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Manila
Ohio
City of Bydney
San Francisco
Morgan City
Japan
Bydney
Fire destroys Dayton Coal & Iron works amid miner strike
Incendiary diaries fired the Dayton Coal and Iron company complex in Dayton before dawn. The fires cut pumps and flooded mines, entombing several workers. Authorities accuse striking miners of the act.
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Chattanooga
Dayton Coal & Iron Company
Dayton
Smoke Abolition Ordinance To Be Enforced Citywide
City council approved an ordinance to curb smoke from chimneys. Chief Reed and Health Officer McKechnie will enforce it with fines up to 190 dollars or 3 days in jail. Businesses named include Hurke Diamond Ite Union Power and Electric Co Seattle Steam Meet & Power Co.
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Reed
McKechnie
Cheff Heed
the Star
Hurke
Beatle Steam Heat & Power Co
Diamond Ite Co
Seattle Steam Meet & Power Co
Bank Clearances at Seattle Clearing House
At the Seattle Clearing House tax clearances totaled 172 916 77 dollars while balances reached 262 487 59 dollars.
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Seattle
J B Clark faces murder charge and city notes
J B Clark appeared before Judge Cann on a suspected wife homicide and bond was set at 5000 with trial scheduled for September 28. A large charity card party at Rainier Grand hotel supports Washington soldiers' relief, with 200 invitations and Red Cross involvement. Enlistments slow. future for 45th Infantry and hospital corps noted. A Denny Coryell offer funds for the National convention entertainment. Fire at a Beattie boathouse destroyed the building, estimated at 2500 loss.
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J. B. Clark
Cann
Hed Crane Society
Rainier-Grand Hotel
Neely
Washington
Harrison
J.C. Humes
The
Red Cross Society
J. H. Banderson
C. D. Stimaon
H. EB. Holmes
J. D. Lowman
FB. A. @trout
A. BB. Stewart
H. C. Henry
A. Fortiouls
H. Furhman
Theodore Ludgate
Seattle
Beattie
Harrison Street
Kellogg
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Denny-Coryell Company
Women's Christian Temperance Union
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A. D. van der Vanter
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Denny Blaine Land Co
Dexter Horton Bank
Queen City Steam Laundry
Fourth Avenue
Unica
Pit
Ineers
P. A. Hallbe
Ee Special Bates
Steinsoil Bakery
Pike St
Corona Java Best Coffee On Earth Commercial Importing CO
Second Avenue
Moran Bros. Company
Steel and Wood Lumber Mill
Geo. H. Woodhouse
Lig
Burke
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Iti
Jiers
Weatherby
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Ww. B. Nichols & CO
Sterr-Boyd Building
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