Sidesteps the issue at Kansas City convention
Sept 23 report says Packs case sent to committee with belief the New York union act was unconstitutional. Executive session excludes police and reporters. Contested delegates claim seating deferred to convention judgment amid Roosevelts dispute over Miller. Local press faces harsh reaction as front page headline mocks confrontation.
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Kansas City
Ereos
New York Union of Bridge and
Ted
Porte
Roosevela Refusa
Miller
Mangas City
Preas
Nhewspaper
Municipal garbage crematory appropriation debated by council
City officials discuss funding to operate the garbage department for the coming year and the cost of a municipal crematory. Council members note economic limits and the need to prevent health hazards as spring nears, with private collection failing in parts of Beattie.
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Ths
Retidenta of Beatt
Gary
Murphy
Bernee
Autumn Forecast Amid Rain and Cooling Winds
The article notes autumn arriving officially with mixed weather predictions. It mentions lingering warmth fading, hints of frost, and variable conditions for today through Thursday with occasional rain and brisk south winds. It notes playful nostalgia about past summers and forecasts some skating opportunities on First Avenue as cooler air settles in.
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Marbles
Hubbard
First Avenue
Varsity Opens at University of Washington with 426 Students
The University of Washington opened under President Hazard Stevens with a stirring address on patriotism. Registration shows 426 students enrolled on the first morning, helping expect total attendance near 69 hundred as freshmen comprise most of the increase. Meanwhile reports say all petroleum in Baku except one blaze, signaling potential price impacts.
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University of Washington
Denny
Hazard Stevens
Imac J. Stevens
Barlin
The
Lokal An
Baku
Russia
Mystery Tacoma Man Found Dead Near Electric Machine
Special to The Star. In Tacoma this morning John Katkin, age unknown, was found dead beside an electric machine in the Tacoma Railway and Power power house where he was laying a cement floor. It is unclear if he died of heart disease or from an accidental electric shock. He leaves a wife and two children.
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Tacoma
John Katkin
Tacoma Railway and Power
Katkin Laves
Death of Pioneer Charles Maidment Leaves Beattie Veteran
Charles Maidment, a Crimean War veteran and longtime Beattie resident, died suddenly at his home on 60 Seneca Street after a breakfast incident. He came to Seattle in 1886 and lived here ever since, survived by his wife Mrs. Martett Maidment, daughter Mrs. Christ Reach, and son Richard Maidment. body turned over to Bonney-Watson company.
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Charles Mahdment
Beattie
Seneca Street
Maidment
Seattle
Martett Maidment
Christ Reach
Richard Maidment
Bonney-Wateen Company
Whistler Pinched In Watch Theft Case
Alonzo White known as Whistler was arrested by Patrolmen McClurg and Helms on a charge of petty larceny for stealing a watch from A Pratt in a First Avenue lodging house. A warrant was issued for his arrest by Crom in Canns court.
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Alonzo White
San Francisco
Seattle
Whistler
McClurg
Helms
A. Pratt
First Avenue
Aerath
Cromination Cann’s Court
Raft
Win
Fletcher Says He Means Business on Street Railway Franchise
Donald Pletcher asserts readiness to proceed if city council grants the franchise for a street railway from Western Avenue to Olympia Place and Second Avenue. He claims funds and steel columns are prepared, vows to deliver on the project, and warns of forfeiting his investment if the deal fails.
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Donald Pletcher
Western Avenue
Columbia Street
Olympia Place
Second Avenue
Hide
German farm hand dies by own action in suspicious shooting
John Arndt a German farm hand on Adam Noentkar's farm near McKinsey Hill shot himself in the left chest with a double barreled gun. He died instantly, with a cord tied to his ankles and a brick used as a brace. Coroner Moye ruled the death a suicide due to heavy drinking and scandalous circumstances. No next of kin were identified. Arndt was about 28 years old and had been employed on and off at local farms. The case was not expected to go to inquest.
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John Arndt
Rand
Arnitt Wae
Adam Noentkar
McKinsey Hhl
Teentkar
Amdt
Arndt
Wolf Arndt
Hmeye
Tregedy
Henney-Watson Morgue
Struck Iceberg Damages Hornaide Near Juneau Wreck
The United States cable steamer Hornaide arrived from Seattle after striking an iceberg near Admiralty Island close to where the Canadian vessel Islander sank two years earlier. Hornaide escaped total loss though bows were bent. crew to repair before continuing laying of cable. The Islander with 39 people perished in that prior wreck. Confirmation came from the U S signal corps in Juneau.
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Juneau
United States
Harnell
Seattle
Admiralty Island
Beattie
Boundary dispute over Alaska sale argued in London
Attorney General Fieday presented the American side of the Alaskan boundary discussion in London. D. P. Watson of the American counsel began his reply this afternoon, asserting no protection existed when the United States purchased Alaska, and that the boundary is substantially as America claims.
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Commission
England
London
Fiediay
D. P. Watson
American Counsel
Wilefiret
United
Alesha
America
Poisoned sandwiches threaten Denver sisters celebrities
Luli Long one of the Long Sisters a juvenile song and dance artist was dying after eating poisoned sandwiches sent to Pueblo where she performed Acrob at Leigion is believed responsible and in San Francisco awaiting arrest Lilian another sister is in danger Frank Miller another participant is very ill all under 18 with wealthy parents and suspected jealousy as motive
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Frank Miller
Pueblo
Millionaire Legal Tragedy Amplified by Family Loss
A Buffalo magnate and former president of the American Refrigerator Transit Company attempted suicide by his own action while visiting the city. He is said to be brooding over the June death of his brother, though his wife and family remained with him.
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Buffalo
Northrup
American Refrigerator Transit Company
Aki Maru Arrives With Oriental Cargo and Celebration
The Nippon Yusen Kaisha Orient liner Aki Maru docked shortly after noon with 61,000 tons of miscellaneous Oriental merchandise and a crew including Captain J W Kekstrand who celebrated his 70th birthday aboard mid ocean. A deck ball and other dances followed during the voyage from Yokohama.
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Yokohama
J. W. Kekstrand
Orient
Beattie
Pacific
Bannersea
Riberia
Mawailan Islands
Manila
China
Japan
Thorndyke
Beattle
Globe Navigation Company
Tdyke
Pen Yusen Kaisha
Rip Aki
Sterfugeapanese
Cainese
Fusion Kirkland Houghton and Northrup Schools Consolidated
At a meeting of property owners in Kirkland Northrup and Meugh tom districts the three school entities voted to consolidate their system. Officials announced the consolidation will streamline administration and reduce duplicate services across the towns.
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Kirkland, Northrup and Meughtom School
Kirkland
Kirkland School Attendance Plan for Distant Districts
The text outlines a plan where all children in the districts attend Kirkland school. Those living far away will be conveyed to the school by wheelless conveyances for shorter travel.
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Kirkland
Pacific coast fire chiefs discuss prevention and work methods
In Olympia Washington the Pacific coast fire chiefs conference continues with major city representatives debating fire protection methods and department operations. The meeting gathers officials from northern cities to review prevention strategies and related topics.
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Olympia
Pacific Comet
Son
Host Lynne at Brattle Theater For Stare News Night
Tonight the Stare News to s s itl be at the Brattle Theater to view Host Lynne as guests of the tar. Manager Howe reserved the first four rows to ensure each guest can judge the performance. The piece promises new features and a lively reception from the audience.
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Lynne
Brattle Theater
Howe Haa
Townsend mansion land sale bid eyed by city official
William Kremer of Kremerton attempts to offer the town for sale to the navy department. He claims to own most property between the wharf and the naval area and holds an option on four large portions. Secretary Moody says the offer will be considered.
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William Hremer
Kremerton
Lynch Attempt Sparks Fear In Oregon Town
An armed mob in Baker City, Oregon, attempted to lynch Charlie Kiger and accused saloonkeeper Mabel McAacley, age 12, whose father runs a Durkee hotel. The girl is reported in critical condition as authorities seek order.
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Baker City
Ore
Charlies Kiger
Mabel McAacley
Daughen
Durkee
Deserted Rand Burg in Cal by Yellow Aster Company
The Yellow Aster Company imported a dozen Selana to replace cat miners. The workers refused to cooperate and the company then sent the Indians into the desert without food or water. Union men provided care and aid.
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RAND
Burg
Cal
Yellow Aster Company
Robbery Suspects Detained In City Jail
Dan Dougherty and W Skein were arrested by Patrolman Gryant after an incident on Washington street where A Vicetton dropped $1.55 outside a fruit stand. The men allegedly pushed him aside and took the money. Prosecutor says petty larceny is the sole justified charge. Warrants issued by Justice Cain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Dougherty
W. Skein
Gryant
A. Vicetton
Washington Street
Higher Cothism Protest at Tacoma Church Meeting
A report from Tacoma notes a quarterly conference at a Presbyterian church where members protested against teachers and church influence. The group urged expulsion and sent their plea to a special committee at the Round Conference meeting held in Tacoma.
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Tacoma
Piret Methodiet Eplecopay
Beattle
General Conference
Outing Buite Description in Blue and Black Fabrics
A detailed description notes an outing suit of oxford gray and velvet piping. The coat features a double breasted front with shoulder straps and metal buttons, patch pockets, patined belt, wide sleeves, and heavy stitching.
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Louis Xtv
Revere
Mateh
Buite
Shepherd
Bult
Oxford Gra Venet Louis Xtv
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