California voters face insurgent choice in governor race
R W Madison notes California faces a historic vote this fall between insurgent reform and the old railroad influence. He cites direct primary law, party machines, and Hiram Johnson as the insurgent wing challenging Curry and Herrin regulars. The piece previews a bitter primary, with Johnson pledging to pursue office against the Southern Pacific-backed establishment.
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City council debates street purchase plan with Seattle Electric
City considering authorizing the corporation counsel to negotiate condemnation of Seattle Electric's right of way along the Ft Lawton line between Commodore Way and Government Way. The plan would swap the street for a city franchise, with Great Northern and Oregon & Washington railways backing a street vacation and transfer to railroads. As compensation, railroads would provide a 50 foot boulevard west of the tracks to Salmon Bay and additional streets in Ballard after crossing Salmon Bay.
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Weather Forecast: Showers Tonight and Tuesday
The forecast calls for showers tonight and Tuesday with moderate south winds. No additional hazards or details provided.
Taft Fined If He Attends St Louis Cleveland Game
The Central Trades and Labor Union warns President Taft he would face a fine for attending the St Louis at Cleveland baseball game in May. The message notes Taft’s membership in the Steam Shovel and Dredge Men's Union and cites an official list designating the opposing club as unfair.
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Chinese unrest fears ripple to Washington
The State Department monitors riots in Hunan province as posters incite tension in Changsha. Officials warn information travels fast and nearby districts may ignite. Naval attention centers on the US cruiser Cleveland the Japanese gunboat Uji and the British river gunboat Bnipe.
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Halley’s Comet Sparks Colorful, Cryptic Commentary
A garbled OCR snippet references Halley's Comet and mentions authorities, with fragmented phrases about particles, roses, a Buchong, and a Dutch lunch. The readable content is nonsensical and offers no clear event, date, or identifiable entities beyond Halley’s Comet.
Roosevelt in Paris Attends Aviation Meet and Festivities
Theodore Roosevelt visiting Paris attends aviation event at Les Moulineux with the Academy of Sports honorary member. He dines with General Broger, then to the opera, and responds warmly to municipal leaders praising his friendship and race remarks. In Vancouver, Washington, dogs caught without licenses will be fed to fishes at a private hatchery.
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JAIL FOR RACING FIEND
A string of serious auto accidents prompts city officials to seek tougher rules. Council tonight considers amending the speeding ordinance and proposes driver licensing to curb reckless operation and protect pedestrians including women and children.
Little Girl Struck by Auto On 7th Avenue Crossing
A young girl was hit by a car near New Haven Methodist on 7th Avenue North and Lynn Street and transported home in the machine. The driver, Robert Anthony of 1522 A Avenue, was arrested but released on own recognizance as no charges were filed. The girl, about to recover, was described as seriously injured but stable.
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American Girl Murdered in Naples Details Emerge
Naples police believe Estelle Reid American girl killed by a desperado while walking alone. Her body washed ashore in the Bay of Naples with a removed gold chain and body markings suggesting a motive beyond robbery. The 20 year old guest at Hotel Castello. Chicago reaction follows.
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Socialist Mayor Sets Early Hours For City Hall
Milwaukee Mayor Emil Seidel arrives at 8 a.m. and plans 8 a.m. to 6:50 p.m. workdays with aim to cut hours later. He orders diligent work from city staff and instructs police to guard his door while inviting all residents to visit the office, proclaiming it as the office of the people of Milwaukee.
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Hyde Trial Links Typhoid Outbreak to Poison Plot
Kansas City April 25. Prosecution cites water drinking by Dr and Mrs Hyde while Swope family used cistern water. Typhoid hits most family members. niece Margaret Swope corroborates. Judge Latehaw hints deaths form a chain of circumstances aiding Hyde murder case. Defense argues verdict unfair, alleges expert trickery.
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Frantic insomnia fuels suicide of noted surgeon Darbat
Suffering from insomnia and grieving over the death of Dr William P F Darbat, a leading surgeon in the city, he shot himself through the heart yesterday in a tragic act.
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Blizzard Damages Reach Estimated Fifty Six Million Dollars
Midwest crops suffer widespread loss from a mid April blizzard. States reporting damage include Michigan ten million, Iowa four, Minnesota seven, Wisconsin three, and others totaling fifty six million dollars. Ice and wind also crippled shipping and fruit districts across thirteen states.
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Classified Ad In The Star Promises Low-Cost Leads
An advertiser promotes placing a Star Want Ad to secure tenants and buyers at low cost. The message highlights penny-rate pricing and potential savings, urging readers to phone Main 9400 or Ind 441 to place an ad.
Girl of Iza Ends Life Drinking Carbolic Acid
Marian Morrison a 12 year old girl died after taking carbolic acid from a bottle at home. Parents dispute official notes and say it was a mistaken headache medicine dose. Coroner Snyder treats it as death by own action amid family silence and conflicting early accounts.
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Wisconsin battleship heads to retirement in New York
The Wisconsin, launched in San Francisco nearly 16 years ago, anchors in the Hudson on its final New York visit before being retired from active service and sent to Portsmouth.
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Census Enumerator Counts District Homes in City
Enumerator 92 reports completion from East Olive to East Mercer and 32nd Ave to 25th Ave. If you are in this district and not counted, notify the Civic Census bureau at Central building by calling Main 7730 or Ind. 5120.
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