Taft Admits Naval Secret Sale to Roosevelt in Seattle Suite
The report claims a state suite cost 35 with 35 more for meals and overnight lodging for Theodore Roosevelt in Seattle. It describes Suite B at the Washington hotel as a four room unit hosting Roosevelt and his secretary or valet, with the Municipal League covering the bill. Roosevelt’s Seattle visit drew 5,000 locals including University of Oregon students.
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President Taft Reveals Secret Argentina Battleship Deal
President Taft submitted reports to Congress admitting that secret plans for American battleships were provided to Argentina. The state and navy departments noted Argentina funded two battleships in 1908 and that U.S. firms cited competition from foreign builders. Two underwater torpedoes were built at the Washington Navy Yard to protect the plans. The department said actions followed standard policy to encourage American trade.
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Fire Escape Violations Plague Seattle Buildings
A Seattle investigation exposes illegal and unsafe fire escapes opposite City Hall. Permit granted for flawed structures at 413 Yesterday and 411 Yesler Way, with wooden ladders and rusty pipe escapes endangering residents. Owners are R. C McCormick and Mary T. O Connor.
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Woman Named Police Chief Ell Kansas April 5
The first act of Wilson on oath was to Mrs Osborn who was defeated for police judge. Women officials held a secret conference on enforcing prohibition health inspections and closing ice cream parlors. Outdoor athletes and entertainments would during Mrs Wilsons incumbency. Police and firemen fear being supplanted by new order.
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Portland Woman Identified in Room With Strangled Man
A Portland woman identified as Elizabeth Felezner, residing at 648 Thurman Street, was shown in a photo found in the room of a strangled man. She admitted knowing the victim Raven eight years ago in Chicago but said she had not seen him since.
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Recall Fails in Tacoma
Tacoma voters rejected the recall of Mayor Fawcett as no candidate won a majority. Fawcett led with 7 three thousand six hundred two votes, Seymour had 8 665, Barth 3 303, with Barth set to be eliminated at the next election two weeks hence and Barth’s support expected to transfer to the mayor.
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Mayor Signs License Transfers for Occidental Realty Co
The mayor approved the license transfers for Occidental Realty Co, a measure backed by the city council at the previous meeting. The action formalizes the transfer of regulatory rights to the company.
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Socialists Sweep U S Cities in Two Day Elections
Across the nation socialists claim sweeping victories with wins in Tacoma Tacoma mayor Barth 3303 votes a sixth of the vote Butte Hiutte elects socialist mayor and multiple officials Milwaukee districts vote patterns show losses Superior Racine and Aberdeen elect several officials Victor Buena Vista Wichita and Beatrice Red Cloud Wymore towns vote socialist mayors Appeals to Reason editor Warren defeated for school commissioner Chicago gains 24000 votes for Rodriguez mayoral races and local contests align with socialist gains
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Big Railroad Breaks Seattle Worker in IT PPP Editorial
An article on page seven examines how a large railroad company affected a Seattle workingman’s life, detailing economic pressures, labor dynamics, and community response as the case unfolds. The writer critiques corporate practices and highlights local consequences for workers.
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World views and weddings mix in erratic April notes
A garbled April dispatch lists varied items from a 1000 men watching two swimmers, a wedding in an exclusive club, a 105 year old man in Council Bluffs, and other oddities. It includes a Chicago money safeguard for a baseball team, a marriage warrant over two soldiers, a park baboon fine, and short local notices with stray ads and jokes.
Prize Verse Contest at The Star
The Star invites readers to submit original verses for the topical song You Can't Argue. Three prizes of five dollars each will be awarded, with a tie broken by the paper's verse editor. Send entries to VERSE EDITOR at The Star by next Monday noon.
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Judge Bars Frank B Wrestling from Practicing Law in State
Judge Main this morning ruled that Frank B. Wrestling, Harvard graduate and Seattle attorney since 1900, may never practice law in this state again. The court calls the defense non-responsible and says the defendant was crazy or drunk, with numerous serious charges proven. Washington April 5 Wim Lewis, colored, was nominated today to be assistant attorney general by President Taft.
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Taft Message To Congress On Reciprocity With Canada
Taft sent a 1000 word message to Congress outlining reciprocity plans with Canada. Both houses paused as the Senate adjourned and the House debated rules. He notes negotiations spanning over a year and calls for concurrent legislation in Washington and Ottawa to boost cross border trade.
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Taft Must Explain Taft Must Explain
Socialist Congressman Victor L. Berger of Milwaukee introduced a joint resolution demanding full information on alleged maneuvers, asserting Taft used the U S army to aid President Diaz of Mexico. The measure seeks documentation and facts from the administration regarding U S military involvement.
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Penny Finders Unearth Four Lucky Coins
Four pennies were found yesterday afternoon in a sequence at distinct city locations. Arthur Keene of Olja Eastlake avenue located No 1 under a Lincoln hotel pillar. Hans Olsen of 1810 Sixth avenue found No 2 at Burnside hat store intersection Union street and Fourth avenue. Barry S. Stibgen of 310 Liberty building found No 3 on a window sill of the Winton auto building on Pike street. James Hender son of 405 Nob Hill located No 4 on a house cornice opposite The Star building on Seventh avenue.
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Intimation of Reciprocity Demands from France and England
Washington reports indicate France and England may seek the same tariff concessions offered to Canada. The prevailing view is that such requests will be denied. The logic cited is that concessions to Canada depend on Canada conceding similar points.
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Chapter III Finds Four Lucky Pennies in The Star Hunt
In the daily Penny clue mystery Marston Wells searches Pioneer Square for four marked pennies. He finds one under a seat, another near an interurban station, a third by vaudeville photos, and a fourth on church steps foretelling a future theatre site.
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