Taft Meats With Mikado as US Japan Ties Face Tests
Secretary Taft lunched with the Japanese sovereign at the imperial palace in Tokio and discussed American Japanese relations. Secretary Root receives a warm welcome in the City of Mexico on his arrival. Reports from Kodiak island warn of looting by Japanese pirates. The monument to President McKinley is unveiled in Canton with 70,000 in attendance as President Roosevelt delivers the oration. Witnesses fail to substantiate juror tampering charges in Senator Borah's trial. The steamer Yucatan sails from Seattle to Seward.
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Taft
the Mikado
Imperial Palace
City of Mexico
Root
Canton
McKinley
Roosevelt
Atlantic Fleet Loses Two Men In Storm
Boston report says severe storm off Cape Cod damaged ships of the Atlantic naval squadron and two officers were killed one swept overboard the other hurled against a hatch. Shanghai dispatch notes Boxer troubles with missionaries killed and troops sent to suppress disturbances as uprisings threaten other districts.
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Cape Cod
Atlantic Naval Squadron
Shanghai
Seveal
Kichow
Santa Fe Rebate Case on Trial on Pac Coast
The Santa Fe railroad faces trial in U S district court today over alleged rebating. It marks the first such case on the Pacific coast with the proceedings taking place in Los Angeles.
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Santa Fe
Los Angeles
Santa Fe Railroad Company
United States District Court
Governor Magoon orders arrests of rebel plotters in Havana
Havana reports Gov Magoon has issued orders to arrest all men known to be plotting with rebels amid feared open outbreak. Chicago dispatch notes James Hamilton Lewis announces candidacy for Democratic nomination for Illinois governor next year.
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Chicago
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Concord.NF L Insanity Inquiry Dismissed in Mental Condition Case
Concord area report states the insanity inquiry into Mrs. Mary Bak Science leader was dismissed today after evaluation of mental condition. The unusual case drew regional attention as authorities concluded there was no basis for continued proceedings.
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Concord. N.fl
Mary Bak
Seattle Ink blows as successor to We Pearce elected in October
Seattle Oct 2 The successor to We Pearce assistant general manager of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company who resigned will be elected October 1 at a meeting of the directors in New York. Contract Operators Must Stick Chicago Oct 2 President Small of the telegraphers union refuses to allow leased wire and brokers operators under time contracts to be called out in aid of the strike.
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Ool
We Pearce
Mannager
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Air Rectors
New York
Chicago
Small
the Telegraphers’ Union
Abe Ruef Testifies in Ford Kidnaping Trial Date
In San Francisco on Oct 2 Abe Ruef testified for the prosecution in the Tirey L. Ford case. The same day the grand jury returned indictments against men linked to the kidnapping of Fremont Older, Bulletin editor, last week, and against former supervisors Wilson and Coffey for bribe acceptance.
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Tirey L. Ford
Superior Court Today
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The
Bulletin
Wilson
Coffey
China to Have Constitution Declared by Dowager Empress
A special dispatch from Perkin reports the dowager empress declaring China a constitutional monarchy. Steps will be taken soon to select a parliament with general legislative powers. Also noted, the Swedish Yacht Club of Stockholm agreed to issue a challenge for the American Cup. President Diaz received Secretary Root in Mexico City.
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Daily Gateway
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Perkin
China
Swedish Yacht Club of
Stockholm
Police suspect murder suspect inconspicuous location
Seattle reports indicate the Covington murder suspect remains at large, with Katalla denial of presence and no arrests yet. The following day a body was recovered from Green River, believed to be Frank Covington, husband of the woman found earlier in a trunk. Decomposition limits identification though size and general traits align with Covington.
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Katalla
Frank Covington
Wappenstein
Green River
Bay
Covington
Yucatan and Dora Steamer Movements From Valdez
Steamer Yucatan arrived from Seattle at 1 o clock this morning and will sail this evening for Seward via Latouche. She expects to reach tomorrow evening. Steamer Dora departed Monday night at 10 for peninsular ports and Unalaska, carrying mining men and a cargo, including twenty nine Japanese crew of the sealing schooner Nito seized near St Paul Island for poaching. Santa Clara reached Valdez from Seattle early Sunday and, with Sundand sailing that hour, carried 27 cabin and 3 steerage passengers and seventy six tons of freight including 13280 feet of bridge timber for the Alaska Central.
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Valdez
Seattle
Seward
Latouche
Dora
Peninsular Ports
Unalaska
Nito
St. Paul Island
Watasilors
Santa Clara
Sundand
Alaska Central
Pir Gymeon
Otto
Seldoy' Ils
Alaska
Cook Inlet
Bertha Not Reported in Valdez Acknowledgment
Bertha was not reported in Valdez at 1 pm today. She is ten days out of Seattle tonight.
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Ly Bertha
Valdez
Seattle
Steamer Portland Returns After Westward Voyage
The Steamer Portland came back Sunday morning at 5 o clock following a westward trip and prepared to sail again. The crew reported a smooth voyage and plans to depart at once for an unspecified destination.
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Steater Portland
Yakataga Producing Much Gold Found On Beach Diggings
The Watalla Herald notes Yakataga beach diggings yield record gold this year with frequent good nuggets seen. Miners have stocked provisions to last through the coming winter.
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Watalla Herald
Yakataga Beach
September Temperature Records and Taft Visit Report
The article notes September mean temperatures around AT degrees with highs near 68 and a low of 32 on September 30. It records nine clear, fifteen rainy, and six partly cloudy days, and mentions Secretary Taft's Seattle reception attended by a committee wearing old plug hats.
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The
Times
Knik Man Blames Local Knockers for Hindered Development
A Knik subscriber complains of a "knockers" faction undermining efforts to develop Cook Inlet. He notes spending over $2000 on prospecting and housing for visitors, cites opposition after locating valuable copper property, and urges fair play to aid regional upbuilding.
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Gateway
Cook Inlet
Alaska
Society of Knockers
Fighting the Teddy Bear Provokes Press Critique Across the United States
A St. Joseph Michigan preacher attacks the Teddy bear for supplanting the doll and harming maternal instincts, drawing broad press support. The Cleveland Plain Dealer criticizes scenes of adults with stuffed bears, calling for simpler, antediluvian ideals as society ponders the toy’s impact, while noting seasonal color shifts in owls.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
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