President Crawford Sentenced for Contempt in Renton Rail Case
Seattle report says President Crawford of Renton Railway was jailed for contempt after defying a court order and charging 10 cents for transfers instead of 5 cents. Judge Hanford had earlier dissolved a restraining order tied to the Renton Car Line injunction, noting franchise duties to provide transfers with each fare. The case, appealed, will be reviewed by higher officials.
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Seattle
Sept
Hanford
Crawford
Renton Railway
Crawton Line
Renton Car Line
Renton Road
Rayped
Manford
Ken
Hai
J C Gaffney Denies Seattle Business Rumors
Rumor claimed J C Gaffney failed in Seattle and harmed associates. Gaffney dismissed the tale as false and affirmed ongoing, profitable business in Seattle, with no truth to reports of his failure.
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J. C. Gaffney
Gaffney
Seattle
J.C Gaffney
Gotch Anxious To Meet Big Zbyszko
Chicago September report notes world heavyweight grappler Frank Gotch eager to face Zbyszko now in Europe and planned for a future meeting within two months. Hackenschmidt holds first chance. Herman touts European champions and a Krakow hotel purchase signals pole’s return to America. Duxbury sails north tomorrow with freight passengers and mail for Teller Trinity Cape York Kotz.
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Nugget
Chicago
Frank Gotch
G Pole
Zbyszko
Herman
Gothe
Giant Pole
Big Pole
Hackenschmidt
Duxbury
Teller
Tinity
Cape York
Kotz Due Sound
U.S
Rates and Infertile Co
Senator Bailey Will Not Be Candidate
Fort Worth dispatch reports Senator Bailey of Wisconsin will retire from public life after his current term ends in 1913. He resigned earlier and reconsidered, but now plans to not seek reelection to the United States Senate. He has served in Congress since the Fifty-second Congress.
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Himsel
Nugget
Fort Worth
Oneph
Rhalley
Tosa
United States
Bailey
Flies Faster Than A Mile A Minute
An aviation expert notes a remarkable speed record, describing a flight that covers miles in about 27 minutes, faster than a mile per minute. The report highlights early efforts and ongoing attempts to surpass previous benchmarks in air travel.
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Whit
Steve Paes
Gale and high water threaten Belmont Beach
A strong gale raises high tides along the river and Sandspitts shore. Water breaks over the sandspitts with the sea advancing toward Belmont Point as the Waterfront notes a fighter from the Seanen Company broke from its moorings and drifted toward Westword.
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Belmont Point
Viking
Weleck
Jd Seanen Company
Westword
Biel
Judge charges favor Beattie in trial
A Richmond court reports the judge in the case against Henry de Boats Vier favored Beattie. The jury retired to deliberate after the charge. The atmosphere was tense with wide public interest across the state.
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Nugget Special
Richmond
Baite
Fenhiy Affermoon
Henry de Boats
Mars
Ansenna
Hite
Flyn Defeats Smith in Ten Rounds in New York
In New York on Sept 7 Parkes Plan defeated Jim Smith after a ten round bout. The card noted a chaotic scene with Piya delivering heavy blows and seconds entering the ring, while the rest of the report suffered from incomplete wording and garbled phrases.
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Flyn
Smith
New York
Parkes
Jim Smith
Piya
Opium Smuggler Captured Breaks Gang Wide Open
Seattle dispatch reports the capture of opium smuggler JL Brown with $1200 worth of illicit cargo. Brown’s arrest is linked to uncovering a larger gang that has operated for some time, with broader arrests anticipated as officials pursue the remainder. Cambridge note: Brook's Comet identified by Harvard Observatory is 45 million miles from Earth and expected to become visible soon. Socialism debate and a local hall talk urged attendance to hear Goebel on the issue.
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Nugget
Seattle
Government Ca
Salien
JL. Brown
Brown
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard Observatory
Hundreds of men rush to scene at gold and silver strike
Reports say hundreds flocked to the scene of a gold and silver strike with excitement spreading across the area. Observers note a large crowd gathered near a mining site, while authorities assess the situation and potential yields.
Northern California forest fires sweep vast areas
Random OCR fragments describe fires across northern California with scattered mentions of Oregon connections and political figures. The garbled text references forest blazes, a Portland dispatch, and notes on La Follette and Muskie, but no clear dates or outcomes are discernible.
Man Hurt in Minot Incident As Witness Details Emerges
Minot report recalls a tense scene at a public event where David Howard received a neck injury after a Hawker examination. A companion near death, both aided by bystanders, as observers describe a sudden, violent moment and urgent care. Local businesses advertise services and fashion, blending with the chaotic scene.
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Brautlal
Dud Howard
David Howard
Omer
Lovety
Coal Claim Owners Cited 70 Appear
A fragmentary report references seventy coal claim owners cited in a legal matter. The text mentions Maske refepa and the Nel gy outlet, with threadbare notes on a historic company in Alfred Dolds and a tolerance company.
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Hk Mngt
Around the World 16 Minutes 30 Seconds Record Flight
An early 20th century note chronicles a world voyage lasting 16 minutes 30 seconds. The message describes continental hops and cable routes from Beweld to Rio de Janeiro via Francisca, crossing the Atlantic and circling the globe.
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World
Rua
Francisca
Globe
Pula
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