Tidal wave report reaches New Orleans coast
A dispatched wire from New Orleans said a tidal wave struck the coast hundreds of miles away with only slight lake level rise near Ponchartrain and little damage to the city or railway property. The storm tore through Mobile and surrounding areas with heavy rain and rising winds, but no confirmed loss of life or property reported yet.
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New Orleans
Mobile
Chicago
Hitnets Central
Lake Ponchartrain
Crescent City
Collision in Oakland Involves Alameda Capitalist and Noted Officials
In Oakland California at the East Sixteenth Street and Ninth Avenue corner a collision occurred between Carsten Wall’s car and an electric car. Passengers included Mrs. G R French State Senator Rose Lukens Judge Marty Melvin and Mr Melvin. Mrs Melvin likely fatally injured Judge Melvin and Senator Lukens seriously hurt. Wall and the chauffeur escaped with minor injuries. Models of the cars and the fast drive down Ninth Avenue are described and victims were taken to a nearby house for medical aid.
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Oakland
Cal
Carsten Wall
Alameda
East Sixteenth
Melvin
Judge Melvin
Lukens
Wall
Ninth Av
Sixteenth St
Voyage Tales From the Carri Giscem Reported Near the Vanc
Fragmentary notes describe mariners aboard the Carrier Giscem and a large vessel near the vicinity of Vancouver. The text references docking, ports, and agents, with unclear chronology and scattered place names.
Unclear historical incident near Keele Passage sparks march
Fragmentary text describes armed action and municipal ammunition use amid unrest near Mexican renu opposite Keele Passage. It references a Jiminez fiver from EKade P and officers placed in position as trouble begins.
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Jiminez
Ekade
Keele Passe
Club Meeting Sets Officer Selection and Business
A meeting of the club is scheduled for tomorrow night at the rooms of the club. Officers will be selected and business matters will be discussed with expected attendance.
No Democratic Sheriff Candidate For King County
Capt Laubecher of the Seattle police reports no candidacy by himself for King County sheriff while Edward Cudihee has withdrawn. The county central committee seeks replacements and will meet tonight at 7 30 at the county headquarters to discuss filling vacancies on the county and legislative tickets. James Nelson of Renton Junction is considered for commissioner from the South district. Ward representatives must report suitable names for nominations.
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Seattle
King County
Edward Cudihee
Britteh Columbia
County Central
Alfred A. Wismolek
Pittyav
Nowelty Mill Company
West Beattie
People’s Ravings Bank
James Nelson
Renton Junction
Earthquake Shakes St Thomas and San Juan City
A strong tremor hit St Thomas and San Juan early this morning. No damage reported though residents were panicked as buildings shook for about 30 seconds at 10 46 o clock.
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ST. Thomas, W. Lb
San Juan
P. BR
Triple murderess claims fourth victim in Newberg trial
Liszie Halliday the so called triple murderer in Newberg New York killed Millie Wicks an attendant at the Mattewan state hospital where the prisoner is confined. The sensational case widens as Halliday allegedly takes another life while under guard.
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Newberg
N. Y
Liszie Halliday
Depresa
Millie Wicks
Mattewan State How
Mrs Dob le Waldemar Dies From Wabash Wreck Injuries
Danville reports Mrs Dob le Waldemar died this morning from injuries sustained in yesterday's Wabash wreck, raising the death toll to seven.
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Danville
Doble Waldemar
Treasury Deposits $26 Million in National Banks
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw announces a deposit of 26 million dollars in national banks as of September 27, in Washington.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw
Weber Hango Weber Hango Folsom Execution Details
In Folsom California on September 17 Adolph Weber was executed in the prison yard for the murder of four family members. He hoped for a gubernatorial reprieve until the end, waived the death warrant readings, and faced the scaffold with nerves steady beyond expectations. Two ministers accompanied him to the last.
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Folsom
Cal
Adolph Weber
Weber
Northern Pacific Official Visits Seattle From Tacoma
H. J. Horne general manager of the Northern Pacific operating department arrived in Seattle this morning from Tacoma. His current trip completes his annual visit to Beat the for this year and follows a prior Seattle stop a week ago.
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H. J. Horne
Northern Pacific Operating Department
Seattle
Tacoma
Mr. Horne
Beatthe
Steamer Indiana Passes Tatoosh Bound for Beattle
The steamer Indiana passed Tatoosh Island this morning en route from Nome to Beattle. It was the final vessel to stop for passengers and freight at St. Michaels.
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Indiana
Tatoosh
Beattle
Nome
St. Michaels
Three Story Hotel Permit Signs in Was Issued
A $14,000 permit for a three story frame hotel at 1523 Hogistenav Was issued yesterday by Building Inspector Place. Several other permits, each near $5,000, were issued.
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Hogistenav
Bank Clearings Report for Sept 27 1966
Bank clearings show 81 767 780.94 on Sept 27 1966 with a year over year increase of .8 and totals 1 048 737.09. The data line references Sept 27 1905 and 719 042.98 in context of historical comparison.
Gompers Enters Campaign Against Longworth
In Washington on September 27 Samuel Gompers AF of L president begins campaign efforts with longtime ally Nicholas Longworth as his main opponent. Gompers plans to challenge Cannon's district, signaling a high profile political clash ahead.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinnati
Gompers
Cannon
Recall Amendment May Be Invoked to Prevent Franchises
A recall amendment to the city charter could block the city council from granting exclusive street and avenue franchises to Seattle Electric Company. A mass meeting tonight at the Labor Temple will reorganize the Municipal Ownership league to press for keeping key downtown streets under city control.
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Seattle Electric Company
Labor Temple
Municipal Ownership League
Old MO
City Ownershi League
Fisherman laments missed fishing trip and wet feet
Fire Marshal Kellogg recalls planning a morning fishing with Bi Cheney from Mercer Island. He waited at the rendezvous, expected bait and minnows, but Cheney failed to appear, leaving Kellogg soaked and disappointed.
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Keb Loge
Bi Cheney
Mercer Island
Harvest Nears End for Washington Hop Growers
Washington hop yards wind up this week as most growers finish harvesting. Tomorrow will close the season in the bin yards of Kinber and Cotter at Puyallon.
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Washington
Kinber & Cotter
Puyallon
Farrell Makes Statement On Union Pacific Question
J. D. Farrell of the Union Pacific comments on a car committee compro mise last night. He notes no new details in the paper report and recalls a prior rejection by The Great. He mentions joint ownership of two outside tracts over the Pitthav route and Hill's desire to clear his property holdings.
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Union Pacific
J. D. Farrell
Nien Pacific
Pitthav
Massachusetts
Hill
Cross seeks speedy examination in Oregon land fraud case
San Francisco Sept 27 Jacob C Cross arrested yesterday in connection with the Oregon land frauds appeared before United States Commissioner Heacock asking for a speedy examination and to be returned to Oregon for trial Heacock will rule tomorrow Cross maintains he is innocent and wants a swift proceeding
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San Francisco
Jacob C Cross
Oregon
United States
Heacock
Cross
October 2, 1909. Local events noted
A brief entry records happenings on October 2, 1909 including community notices and daily activities. The short column lists routine affairs and local names mentioned in passing.
Taft to Rule Cuba As Governor Amid Crisis
Havana dispatches report President Roosevelt cabled Taft to land troops and govern Cuba with Taft sole rule until new elections. Funston arrived, and U S forces prepare transport and staging at multiple forts as marines move toward Cuba. The situation centers on mediation attempts and Cuban leaders' responses.
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Havana
Roosevelt
Taft
Cuba
Canan
Prisoner, Officer Engage in Prolonged Fight at Saloon
Early morning disturbance ends with Officer Decker restraining prisoner after a several minute struggle. A 11 o'clock call summons police to the dealer saloon where the man tries to force a scene before resisting arrest and being handcuffed and taken to headquarters.
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Joe Younger
Sonneres
Decker
Man Wal
Runaway Girl Hannah Hansen Found in Vancouver
Hannah Hansen aged 16 daughter of saloon keeper O Hansen was brought from Vancouver B C aboard the steamer Ramona in charge of a special officer. Detective Corbett turned her over to her parents. She claimed mistreatment at home and said associates in Vancouver influenced her to run away but she is glad to return home. Detective Tennant arranged the location.
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Hannah Hansen
O. Hansen
Queen Anne Bill
Vancouver
B. C
Tennant
Mexican customs inspector killed in brush with smugglers
El Paso Tex Rept. 27 reports United States customs inspector Frank Chapman was killed Monday in a brush with Mexican smugglers at Jajitas upriver from Eagle Pass. Rangers were dispatched to the scene amid reports of an uprising.
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EL Paso
Tex
Frank Chapman
United States Customs
Jajitas
Eagle Pass
Woodmen Plan Grand Lodge Meeting in Seattle
Committees from Pacific coast and western states local camps prepare for the Woodmen of the World grand lodge meeting to be held in Seattle next July. C A Reynolds states about $5,000 is being raised to entertain visitors with excursions to Ballard and Puget Sound industries. Tacoma camps will cooperate with locals.
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Grand Lodge
Woodmen of the World
Seattle
Pacific Coast
C. A. Reynolds
Ballard
Puget Sound
Tacoma
Martin sues Seattle Prospecting for wage arrears
John Martin files a suit against Seattle Prospecting and Development for 969.73 in wages owed to him and five others who assigned their claims. A petition requests a receiver for the company. Case set for hearing October 5.
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John Martin
Seattle Prospecting & Development Company
Prohibition Rally Planned at Seattle Seminary
Prohibitionists set a Friday evening rally at the Seattle seminary at Ross with several county office candidates expected to speak. Music has been arranged for the event.
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Seattle
Ross
Exposition stock drive urged by Chamber official
Mr H Parry called for strong personal effort from Chamber of Commerce members to raise subscriptions for stock in the exposition. He urged persistence, saying he would not take no for an answer from appointees working with the ways and means committee to secure funds. He stressed that widespread enthusiasm among managers and contributors is essential to the fair’s success.
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Havana
Taft
Congress
Win H. Parry
Parry
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Chamber
Petition Drives Three Stake Lights at Eagle Harbor Entrance
Captain Beeb Bowden a prominent pilot living in Harbor leads a petition with many signers calling for three stake lights at the entrance to Eagle Harbor. The group will present the petition to the Nehthouse inspector in Portland.
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Beeb. Bowden
Harbor
Eagle Harbor
Nehthouse
Portland
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