Poindexter Rally Draws Seattle Republican Split
A large Seattle gathering of about 1,500 attendees praised Miles Poindexter while railing against party bosses and urging independence from Burke and Wilson influence. Senator Piles rebutted insurgent attacks as the event framed a key senatorial contest amid local Republican tensions.
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Thomas Burke
Mont Weston Gay Seeks Senate Seat Amid Local District Debate
A candidate named Mont Weston Gay campaigns for a senatorial race in the district, insisting on personal voting decisions and urging voters not to abandon legislative office. His stance appears to emphasize self-interest over public views, stirring local sentiment.
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Revelle Enters First District Congressional Race
Thomas P. Revelle filed to run for congress from the First district as a Roosevelt progressive challenging incumbent William E. Humphrey, a Cannon standpat, with Revelle a Seattle ten-year resident and city council member. He is a UW Law School graduate and partner in Revelle, Revelle & Revelle.
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Olympia
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William E. Humphrey
Revelle
Seattle
University of Washington Law School
Revelle, Revelle & Revelle
Revelle's Platform Advocates Direct Elections and Regulation
The platform asserts direct nomination and election of officials by constituencies, non-partisan judicial primaries, a right tariff with expert review, regulation of public service concerns, conservation of resources, and opposition to Cannon and Aldrich. It calls for federal income tax, employer liability laws, limited injunction power, and an eight hour day for government work.
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Spokane Labor Men Endorse Miles Poindexter for Senate
The Spokane Sectional Central Labor union representing about 8 000 qualified voters endorsed Congressman Miles Poindexter for the U S senate. The un solicited endorsement praises his work for organized labor and cites his stand, ability and honesty as key recommendations.
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St Paul Population Top Census Bulletin
St Paul Minn reports a population of 214,774 in a census bulletin issued today by the census bureau. The city’s resident count is noted as part of nationwide population data. The bulletin lists St Paul among Minnesota municipalities updated in the 1940s census releases.
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Fight on Car Sparks Free-for-All at Mall Street
An attempt to eject John Swill van and P E Sullivan Jr from a 19th av car at Broadway and Pine led to a mass brawl with about 20 participants. Warrants likely for the Sullivan brothers. Seattle Electric Co rules barred standing on rear platforms. Conductor J Walters and Motorman Reubell helped quell the melee. Sullivan Jr previously convicted of assault and fined 200.
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Seattle Electric Co
Sullivan Boys
J. Walters
Reubell
P. J. Suffivan, Jr
J. D. Ehouse
Hamon Denies Gore Bribe Claim in McMurray Contract Probe
Jacob L. Hamon told a congressional committee he never offered money to Senator Gore over the McMurray Indian land contracts. He said there was no basis to Gore’s accusation and described his long acquaintance with Gore and McMurray, noting loans and shared hotel expenses. Congressman Creager testified he did not receive any offer of a contract share and had spoken with McMurray about the matter.
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McMurray
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Congress
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Occidental Hotel
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Charles E. Creager
Third District
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J. ©. McMurray
City Council Votes Bond Issue to Finish Project
Nine of eleven councilmen present vote to submit a bond proposal to voters in the fall election. The plan aims to raise funds to complete the unfinished work after the Supreme Court struck down the original assessment two years ago.
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Bank Clearings and Balances Reported for Today
Bank clearings and balances listed for Beattie Tagoma Portland including totals: Beattie clearings 1 480 268 26, balances 185 803 08. Tagoma clearings 984 521 00 balances 80 874 00. Portland clearings 1 578 543 00 balances 167 294 00.
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Sherman Denies Gore Charges In Muskogee Probe
Vice President Sherman telegraphed from his summer home that Gore charges against the McMurray Indian contracts are without foundation. Senator Gore said denials from Sherman and Senator Curtiss were to be expected as the congressional committee resumes its sessions. Jacob L. Harmon sought to appear before the committee to present his account of the bribery claim.
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Muskogee
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Oklahoma
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Bach
Curtie
Jacob L. Hannon
Harmon
Sherman friends urge witness stand before committee
In Utica New York supporters of Vice President Sherman press for him to testify to Congress and deny Gore's charges. They claim his involvement is only unpleasant and he has no stake in the contracts, hoping his public denial would clear the matter.
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United Press
Utica
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Congressional Investigating Committee
Muskogee
Smuggling Route Moves 30000 Chinese Toward U S Entry
Portland reports 30000 Chinese in Canada waiting for entry to the United States. Twenty gasoline launches patrol Puget Sound smuggling Chinese and opium into Oregon and California. Most land in Canada as stowaways and are later sent to cannery towns along the Sound.
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California
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Howell to remain in seat through 1912 ruling
Olympia Aug 6. Secretary of State Howell will hold office until 1912 after a supreme court decision denying Ben R. Fish's mandate to force filings for the office in the coming primaries. The court rules a successor elected at a general election may serve, and Howell’s term continues as appointed to succeed Sam H. Nichols who resigned.
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Japanese Merchant Promotes Sharp Vinegar Amid Bitter Adage
A Japanese merchant markets vinegar of extra quality claiming it is sharper than the bitterness of the most diabolical mothers in law. The bold line links product quality to domestic dispute humor, reflecting period advertising tone.
Two Boys Caught In Rainier Valley Chicken Theft
Fred Pasco and Thomas Plicinski, teens from Rainier valley, were arrested near Sixthay and Jackson with 16 chickens stolen from G. W. Wilson of 6202 42nd nv. They confessed after Wilson alerted authorities. Pasco faces reformatory suspension and Plicinski has prior mercy Island school time.
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Thomas Plicinski
Rainier Valley
Jackson St
G. W. Wilson
Wilson
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Jackson
Paseo
Monroe
Piuetnski
Mercer Island
Princess May Sinks After Reef Hit Near Sentinel Island
The Canadian Pacific liner Princess May bound for Victoria ran onto a reef off Sentinel Island 56 miles south of Skagway in dense fog at 2 am and sank after three hours. All aboard were rescued as distress signals reached Cordova and ships from Astoria to Skagway aided. The vessel carried about 80 passengers with crews and officers listed including Capt John McLeod and Chief Officer John Richardson. the ship’s tonnage and power noted as 1800 tons and 2500 hp.
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Alaska
Canadian Pacific Lines
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Skagway
Victoria
Sentinel Island
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Astoria
Astoria United
Albany
John McLeod
John Richardson
Arthur Slater
A. B. Robson
John Mee Graw
W. EB. Roe
J. A. Sullievan
G. Grant
W. H. Rowlands
M. C. Ironside
Alice Longworth urged to quit cigarette smoking
United Press reports Fairbury Nebraska Christian Endeavor societies sent a letter to Alice Longworth urging her to abstain from smoking for the sake of her father Theodore Roosevelt. They denounce smoking as degenerate and harmful to American youth and request her to quit forever.
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Fairbury, Neb
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Christian Endeavor Societies
Longworth
Theodore Roosevelt
America
Fairbury
Suicide Linked to Divorce Shocks St Louis Hotel Scene
Robert T Kennon, recently divorced from the daughter of the late Congressman David DeArmond, killed himself in a St Louis hotel. He left a note blaming Gen Harvey Clark, now married to his former wife, as the cause of his trouble in this tragic episode.
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David DeArmond
Harvey Clark
Missouri National Guard
Plans for Twenty-Two Story New York Hotel
A twenty-two story hotel is planned for construction in New York. The project details include height and location, signaling a significant addition to the city’s skyline and hospitality sector.
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Crippen Bought Hyoscine in January Say Police
Scotland Yard detectives report Crippen bought five grains of hyoscine on January 19. Police say the drug was used to prepare medicines. An analysis of viscera from the Islington cellar body investigates possible hyoscine traces.
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