Ten Months in Jail for Williamson Biggs and Van Gessner
Williamson and Biggs each receive ten months and a $500 fine. Van Gesner is sentenced to ten months and a $500 fine, with health and age cited for a reduced term. Marion Biggs and US commissioner were similarly fined. appeals and a stay of execution noted. Congressmen Williamson to be released on own recognizance. bonds set for the others. Sentences to be served in county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion R. Biggs
United States
van Gesner
Williamson
Jones and Potter Convicted of Fraud in Oregon Case
In Portland on October 16 the U S court concluded after a long session with a verdict finding Willard N Jones and Thaddeus Potter guilty of conspiracy to defraud the United States of land in the Siletz Indian reservation. Ira Wade was acquitted. The scheme allegedly used as a timber land locator to swindle public lands in western Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
United States Court
United States
Willard N. Jones
Thaddeus Potter
Ira Wade
Jones
Potter
Wade
Siletts
Oregon
France May Threaten Show of Force Over Venezuela
Washington October 16 American grievances against Venezuela may be settled by diplomacy while France may resort to a show of force in the absence of diplomatic relations at Caracas. The French ultimatum reportedly ready for dispatch for a week and gains Washington approval to pursue an effective course to restore French property and relations pending further talks with Paris. Judge Calhoun reports nothing in Caracas that cannot be settled by patient diplomacy.
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Venezuela
Washington
France
Caracas
Foreign Office
Paris
State Department
Calhoun
Unite Farmers in Pool Harrington Oct 16
Ronizo Wardell of Spokane promotes farmer cooperation in Harrington to form a large elevator and pool crops. He reports eight Lincoln county groups including Davenport Sprague Lamona and small towns already organized. Farmers likely to join nationwide effort. Panama Will Pay its Share Oct 16 S: Panama denies paying 1,000,000 to Colombia’s bondholders. Government says debt payment will come in proportion to means at independence and per Colombia’s agreement. Inquiry Will Take Long Time Oct 16 S: New York legislative insurance committees expect investigations to extend into 1906 with possible continuation of powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrington
Ronizo Wardell
Spokane
Panama
Colombia
Associated
New York
Legislative Insurance Committees
Ee Eee Armstrong
License Fees Block Peddlers Across Washington
A judge questions a state act that requires licenses in 87 counties, arguing it infringes personal liberty and imposes onerous costs. The court notes 7,400 total annual licenses and a $200 per county fee are unjust, discriminatory, and stifle lawful trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Canadians Direct Lumber Sale Bypassing Dealers
New Westminster B C October 16. Farmers in the Canadian Northwest send orders direct to British Columbia mills. Mills once pointed farmers to local agents but agents in Northwest Manitoba and Middle Canada add high charges. Direct coast lumber costs settlers 15 dollars total with freight, while mill agents take 22 dollars. A combination among Middle Canadian agents yields a clear 7 dollar profit per settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Westminster
B. C
Canadian Northwest
British Columbia
Northwest
Manitoba
Middle Canada
Northweet
Middle
Canada
Printers Reach Eight Hour Day Accord In Strike News
Indianapolis Oct. 16 A bulletin from the International Typographical Union reports agreements with 240 local unions and employers to switch to an eight hour day starting January 1. After five weeks, workers remain out in 53 cities though many cities show minimal stoppages. Across 800 plus cities printers operate under contracts expiring January 1 or later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulletin
Indianapolis
A_ bulletin
International Typographical Union
Guardian Life Insurance Company Incorporation Filed
Seattle oct 16 articles of incorporation for the Guardian Life Insurance Company with a capital stock of 100000 have been filed. H C Henry a railroad contractor will be president J E Chilberg banker will be vice president directors include Moritz Thomeen D M Clough and J T Summer with ties to Minnesota Hancock Life and Denny-Renton Clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Life Insurance Company
Seattle
Guardian Life Insurance Company
Sret Life Insurance Company
H. C. Henry
J. E. Chilberg
Moritz Thomeen
Denny-Renton Clay Company
D. M. Clough
Everett
Minnesota
J. T. Suimmer
Hancock Life Insurance Company
Norway Monarchy Candidate Favored for Norwegian Throne
The Observer reports Britain will honor the 1855 treaty safeguarding Norway's integrity if a monarchy is established. Prince Charles of Denmark is virtually accepted as the Norwegian throne candidate by all parties. Separately, J. T. Woodward sold tide lands to the Pacifica Railroad Company for 80 acres in Tacoma, Seattle, worth 8,000,000, to build from Wallala to the Bound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
London
The
Observer
Great Britain
Scandinavia
Prince Charles of
Denmark
Tacoma
J. T. Woodward
New
Pacifica Railroad Company
Seattle
Pacific Railroad Company
Wallala
Prominent Irishmen Leader Parnell Death Mentioned
A note recalls Charles Stuart Parnell leading the Nationalist party in the House of Commons and mentions the death of a prominent Irish figure amid a historical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Winl
Liek Tts Eees
Cork
House of Common
Charles Stuart Parnell
Nationalist Party
FORA BI SUBSIDY CAMPAIGN FOR RAILROAD TO SPOKANE
Bellingham chamber of commerce announces a campaign to raise a 1 360 000 subsidy in land within city limits to fund a railroad from Bellingham to Spokane via Mount Baker and Okanogan country. Proposals include gifts of 100 acres and other large donations as enthusiasm grows for regional commercial development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingham
Bellingham Chamber of Commerce
Spokane
Mount Baker District
Okanogan Country
Pote
Okanogan County
Nooksaox
Cascades
Skagit County
Slate Creek
Bellingham Bay
British Columbia
Glacier
Sir Henry Irving Dies After Final Bradford Show
London reports the sudden death of Sir Henry Irving at 11:30 p.m. after a performance of Becket in Bradford. The renowned actor, born 1838 in Keinton, fell ill and died in the hotel, leaving a lasting legacy in theater and municipal drama advocacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir Henry Irving
Henry
Bradford
Rene
Bam Stocker
Bradford Town Hall
Addrew
Keinton
Glastonbury Abbey
Army to install wireless system in Zamboanga and Jolo
The Army plans a wireless system linking Zamboanga and Jolo. It is expected to be operational in about three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue
Zamboanga and
Jolo
Russia in Ferment Signals Worsening Internal Tension
Moscow reports rising unease across provinces with widespread arming for possible outbreak. Revolut ionists declare war on Cossacks in the Caucasus as explosives are found in major cities. At Tiflis eleven bombs target patrolling Cossacks amid growing unrest. Moscow authorities refuse new Cossack regiments after robberies tied to Cossacks come to light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Evrybody
Kiev
Liga
Odessa
St Petersburg
Saratoff
Tifis
Batoum
Oxar
Russia
Caucasus
Tunis
Tiflis
Chin Gee Hee Reports $3 Million for An Ning Railroad
Seattle October 18 Chin Gee Hee says three million dollars have been raised and harbor contracts for Sangop are ready. The An Ning railroad in China will begin December with contracts and material secured largely from the United States. He notes a Chinese boycott impact but states Seattle will be the favored point and work may start with Seattle firms handling some contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chin Gee Hee
Seattle
An Ning
China
Sangop
United States
Transcontinental rail routes to the Pacific Coast outlined
Milwaukee dispatch reports three new transcontinental routes to be completed within two years. Wisconsin Central merges Erie capital with Morgan-Mill allies to link Erie with the Central. Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul plans a Tacoma westward line, with Seattle and Portland ends, while denying active consideration and a $1,000,000 Tacoma tidewater purchase. A Canada Pacific branch would connect Pacific coast traffic, and a Northwestern plan with Vanderbilt interests targets Portland, though details remain hazy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Central Western Railway
Wisconsin Central
Erie
Morgan-Mill Group
Central
Great Northern
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chamberlain
South Dakota
Tacoma Eastern
Milwaukee Road
Tacoma
Hill-Morgan
Canadian Pacifico
St. Paul- Pacifico
Ihs
Northern
Northern Pacific
Pacific Coast
Pennsylvania
Northwestern
Vanderbilt
Portland
City tears up tracks amid crowd at street car site
Chaos erupts as observers gather when the city moves to remove trolley wires along Park Avenue in Los Angeles. Reports say thousands protest and police supervise the action while street car property is dismantled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Los Angele Company
Park Avenue
Euthanasia Poem by Margaret J Preston
A brief poem describes a peaceful death at rest with a kiss good night and a gentle journey to the afterlife. The speaker wishes to depart quietly with a single heart pause and a vision of angels, then Heaven, as a trusted end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret J. Preston
China Heart on Trial of Temptation in a Glance
In a fragmented scene Hester taunts Natalie as she clings to a delicate china heart shaped tray. Natalie admits beauty and poverty, noting her allowance is spent, while Hester hints that admirers could supply the desire, though Natalie balks at temptation and the social trap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester
Natalie
The Pretty Lady and the China Heart Bargain
Billy, a small boy with three pennies and a fishhook, works weeks to buy a china heart for the pretty lady he loves. A patient salesgirl offers a final markdown to a dollar and fifty cents as summer ends, while Billy still clings to hope and his secret hope of winning her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirers
Billy
Jeminee
Inevitable Hearts Choice at the Pine Veranda
In a crowded veranda scene Natalie flaunts a purchased keepsake while Billy proclaims devotion and works hard to win her. Clifford remains distant as the trio face looming sacrifices, yearning for a future beyond toil and longing. Natalie pledges to keep the gift, and Clifford leads the walk with a clouded gaze over hills at sunset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Rick
Natalie
Billy Boy
Clifford
Household Ledger
Curious Waiter and the Crab Sack at Hotel Wendig
Four men entered the Hotel Wendig cafe with a large sack, claiming apples to take home. A German waiter opened the sack and released hundreds of crabs that swarmed the room, prompting a dramatic cleanup with brooms and a quick bag repacking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Streets
Fritz
Mherry
Waltera
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Greater Pine and Leaf
Joell
Freud
Measer
U. S
Renpert
Bellingham Chamber OF Coh
Mount Beker
Caucases
Orleans
Weer
Ee Eiesweste Beter
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