Admiral Schley Faces Court of Inquiry
Testimony opened with Rear Admiral Higginson as first witness. He described Schley’s actions in the Santiago campaign, noting no steps to destroy shore batteries and that news came via Capt. McCalla. Higginson recalled May 2 firing at the Colon, with shots falling short, and cited Schley’s commander-in-chief bearing and limited orders for close action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginson
Schley
Sehiey
Advocate Lemley
Ramsay
Schiey
Lembery
Rigginson
Lemley
Admiral Higginson
Santiago
McCalla
Cojon
Schrey
Colon
Bchiey
Confidential interview in Compiègne on France Russia ties
In Compiègne on September 20 the president and Premier Loubet held a long confidential talk on matters of importance likely to tighten Franco Russian relations. Leon Bourdeois, French representative at The Hague peace conference, was summoned to the war today and the subject, it is believed, was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compiegne
France
Exer
Loubet
Russia
Leon Bourdeois
Hague
Last Touches on Cup Yachts Ahead of Races
Sept 20 work resumed on the cup yachts in New York as crews prepared for the upcoming races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boers Capture Two Mounted Infantry at Vinkfontein
News from the veld reports the Boers captured two mounted infantry at Vinkfontein on September 2 after engaging a company. No further details were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener
Vinkfontein
Globe Line Cargo Vessel Tampico Arrives at Ariington Dock
LIGHT CARGO first of the Globe line to arrive in this port ties up at Ariington dock at 10 in the morning after a 88 day voyage from San Francisco. Capt. Jensen reports a smooth Puget Sound passage despite labor strikes delaying the ship in San Francisco. The Tampico carried ballast and 1800 barrels of cement with minor repairs needed before a scheduled Honolulu voyage. Globe line’s Meteor and Eureka remain in San Francisco, with yard activity at Ballard expanding as ships near completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
Ariington
San Francisco
Puget Water
Jensen
Cape Wlattery
Cali
Tampico
Honolulu
Globe Line
Meteor
Eureka
Seattle
Ballard
Beattie
Jen
Will Speak Saturday Night by Hon R B Albertson
Hon R B Albertson, former speaker of the house, will deliver a talk Saturday evening. The event aims to address community issues with a focus on equitable matters and civic engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Albertson
Peaker
House of Representatives
Madison park resorts flout police liquor ban
Seattle police and municipal court cracking down on Madison park venues defying a liquor sale ban. Despite closures ordered by Chief Sullivan, several proprietors including Wm Steffen and Ligsie Schreier have been arrested and fined repeatedly. Bench warrants issued. Steffen's warrant for selling liquor without a license pending trial next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Park
Steffen
Seattle
Madison
Sullivans Geome
Leechs
Madrona Park
Plaza
Wm. Steffen
Jas
Harriett
Geo
Clark
Ligsie Schreier
Schreter
Claud Rannick
Madleon Park Pavilion
George
Dutch steamer towed for repairs at Quartermaster harbor
The steamer Dutch was towed to Quartermaster harbor for minor repairs to seal plating and allow anchoring without water ingress. She will receive a winter berth while permanent repairs are arranged. No confirmation of a Columbia river run from the owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutch
Quartermaster Harbor
Defied police orders blackjack game found in Snohomish bar
In defiance of Chief Sullivan orders to close gambling houses a blackjack game operated in the rear of a Snohomish bar on Fleet avenue last night. Capt. Laubscher was informed at police headquarters and a patrolman stopped the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Snohomish
Fieet Avenue South
Laubscher
Funeral services for ex mayor William H Shoudy
The funeral of William H Shoudy former mayor of Beattie will be held at the First Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Rev Daniel Bagley pioneer minister will deliver the address. Bonney and Stewart will direct the funeral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H Shoudy
Beattie
First Presbyterian Church
Daniel Bagley
Bonney & Stewart
Death of Thomas Clancy at 65 in Seattle
Thomas Clancy aged 65 died this morning in the Clancy block at Second Avenue South and Washington street. He was an uncle of local residents Thomas and John Clancy and had lived in Seattle many years. The remains were taken to Bonney and Stewart's funeral parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Clancy
Clancy
Second Avenue South
Washington Street
Thomas and
John Clancy
Seattle
Bonney & Stewart
Peter Chiodo Funeral Held at Our Lady of Good Help
The funeral for Peter Chiodo took place at the Church of Our Lady of Good Help on Third Avenue and Washington Street at 2 o'clock yesterday. Interment followed at Lake View Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Chiodo
Church of Our Lady of Good Help
Third Avenue
Washington Street
Lakeview Cemetery
Strange new mineral holds light imprisoned
An article describes radium as a newly discovered mineral, its extreme rarity, high value at $250,000 an ounce, and its light emitting, energy free properties. It notes experiments by Prof. George B. Pegram, its potential to revolutionize lighting and energy, its occurrence in pitchblende and gold ores, and its ability to shine without heat or movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Pegram
Columbia University
New York City
McKinley Estate Seen As All Cash Fortune
The article reports President McKinley left his fortune in cash totaling about 600 thousand dollars in Washington and Cantonie banks. He refused wealth-building ventures, kept property around 12 thousand dollars, and asked his income go to his wife. Senator Mann is named executor with control of the income. He reportedly carried life insurance totaling fifty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Cantonie
United States
McKinney
Manne
Elks Carnival Parade Lights Up Salt Lake City
Crowds from surrounding states flood Salt Lake City for the Elks carnival. Queen Mabelle Snow leads a parade while Third South and West Temple streets host vendor pavilions and a street fair. Governors Day will feature Utah Governor Wells and other western chiefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Salt Lake In
Temple
Mabelle
Mies
Afrense Snow
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Snow
Big Mormon Tabernacle
Grand Lodge
Elke
Miss Snow
Victoria
Gov. Wells
Hunt
Idaho
Tulle
Montana
Colorado
Wyoming
Sacred music and talk at Advent Christian Church
Tonight at 7 45 the Advent Christian Church hosts sacred phonographic selections and a talk on rescue mission work. No admission at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advent Christian Church
Nixon Edgerton Wedding Couples Tied in City Ceremony
Mr Henry Nixon and Miss Ida Edgerton wed Wednesday evening at 1322 Second Avenue, conducted by Rev Edmund Griek of the German Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Nixon
Mies Idam
Second Avenue
Edmund Griek
The
German Congregational Church
Cement loss cannot delay city improvements says manager
The city will not experience delay from the loss of 8600 barrels of cement aboard the White Star dock. Manager A Plack of the Balfour-Guthrile Co. states cement on hand and en route will suffice to fill all contracts for sidewalks and street improvements now under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Star
Cald
A. Plack
Balfour-Guthrile Co
Life and Influence of Alfred the Great Subject
Rev. Herbert Gowan of Trinity Parish will speak next Sunday evening on Alfred the Great in a service marking the 1000th anniversary of his death. Special services commemorating the popular king and his contribution to constitutional development are noted across England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Gowan
Trinity Parish Church
Alfred the Great
England
Roosevelt Cabinet Reorganization Pledges and Appointments
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt plans to appoint W B Ridgeley as comptroller of the currency and confirms a cabinet meeting on electoral law. Roosevelt elevates Dell to brigadier general and agrees to shape policy per predecessor's wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sept. C
Hoowevelt
Secretary Long
Benatore Cullom
Proctor
Roosevelt
Cullom
W. B. Ridgeley
Springfield
Will Rage Boston and Abbot to Race for Large Purse
Crescens and The Abbot are set to race at Bearville track on Saturday for a $20,000 purse with winner take all. Lawsen and Lawson arranged terms. gate receipts go to charity. Tomorrow Boraimse meets Lord Derby for $10,000. October 9 at Leaington Ky The Abbot will trot against Boraima for a $20,000 purse with each owner contributing £10 and the association sharing gate receipts with a $1,900 guarantee. the remaining gate receipts go to charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Crescens
Abbot
Bearville Track
Thos. W. Lawson
Ketcham
Lawson
Lawsen
Boraimse
Lord Derby
Leaington
Boraima
Manufacturers Hold Meeting on Tide Lands Streets
A Monday afternoon gathering of the Manufacturers' association at the chamber of commerce will discuss establishing grades and open streets through the tide lands in the southern city area. Leaders say lack of compliant infrastructure is hindering Seattle manufacturing growth and may drive capital away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers’ Association
Monahy
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Heycock Divorce Case Contests Property and Alleged Infidelity
Rees Heycock answers a divorce complaint, counter-charges his wife with infidelity, and presents a disputed property schedule claiming ownership of furnishings and funds given by him. He says the lodging house furniture is his gift and asks to be excused from alimony. Job Heycock files a disclaimer of any interest in the described property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rees Heycock
Job Heycock
Minnie Heycock
STOP THE DANGEROUS PRACTICE
Pedestrians on James Cherry and Columbia streets protest reckless wheelmen riding along a long red alley. Riders speed through narrow entrances, crossing sidewalks to exits, knocking down passers-by. Bicycle meets are held and patrols have not halted the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee James, Cherry
Columbia Streets
Cherry
Jet
Fieet
Robbery accusation leads to tense confrontation
Marty Gilibert, a laborer, told Officers Ryan and Burk that two men robbed him of $7.50. He accompanied them to headquarters where Ed Pincus and F B Clark were detained. Pincus and Clark disputed the claim and a fight nearly erupted as $7.65 remained on Gilbert after a search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marty Gilibert
Ryan
Burk
Ed. Pincus
F. B. Clark
Pincus
Clark
Eascon
Gilbert
Remains of J. J. Campbell Brought to Local Morgue
The body of John J. Campbell, a victim of the Great Northern wreck near Wellington on Sept 11, was taken to the Collins Sherman Foley Co morgue. The funeral is set for next Monday at 1 30 PM from Neal Boyle’s residence and will proceed to Sacred Heart church with interment at Calvary cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Campbell
Wellington
Collins, Sherman, Foley Co
Neal Boyle
Second Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
Calvary Cemetery
Reception to New Members at Second Presbyterian Church
The Ladies' Aid society hosts a reception for new members adherents and friends at the Second Presbyterian Church corner Harrison Street and Third Avenue this evening at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of
The
Second Presbyterian Church
Harrison Street
Third Avenue
Scarlet fever rise prompts health warning in city
City Health Officer Carroll reports scarlet fever has increased since schools opened and urges prompt medical notification of any illness. Fourteen quarantined scarlet fever cases and two diphtheria cases exist, with an isolation hospital currently empty. authorities plan a garbage crematory to curb street dumping, to be discussed at the next council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
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Admiral Schley
Faley
Washington, D. C
Senate
Hydrographic Office
Bes
Capt. McCalla
Marblehead
Key West
Chief Sullivan
Shoudy
Thomas Clancy
M’kinley
Salt Lake
Purple
Nixon-Edgerton
White House
Birig
James Beil
Col
Dell
Canton
Niney
Buffalo
Lewis and
Titus
Czolgonz
Heycock
Orimeral
Adams & Blanchard
Second Ave
Hinckley Block
Musse Wagner
Wagner
J. J. Campbell
Soc
Ceyeas
Chas
Holcomb Optician
Barke Ride
Cor, Seaand Marites
Axminster
Smyrna
Odden’s
Pike St
Seyond Avenue
Main
Brunner & CO
Pike Street
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