Ohio sees bio combine reshaping 1910 politics
Cincinnati reports a powerful Ohio political alliance between Gov. Judson Harmon and Toledo Mayor Brand Whitlock. Whitlock abandons independent ranks to back Harmon aligned Democrats, with Harmon poised for national presidential contention and Whitlock backing reform in state races.
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Gov. Harmon
Mayor Whitlock
Toledo
Centrol State Democracy
Cincinnati
Ofte
Ohio
Judson Harmon
Brand Whitlock
Whitlock
Harmon
Cleveland
Matmon
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Republic
Charles A. A
U. S. Senate
Harmon Democrats
More Competition On The Tacoma Run
Reports from New York say Seattle investors will add two more steamers to the Tacoma run. The Kentucky, larger than the Indianapolis, has been bought and will sail to Seattle in January. Two other vessels, the Harvard and Yale, were purchased and will run up and down the coast.
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New York
Seattle-Tacoma
Kentucky
Indianapolis
Seattle
Harvard
Yale
Metropolitan Steameahip Co
S. F
Saddler
Shamrock Cafe
Portland
Merry Widows
Club
James St
Guards to light prisoners pipes at Leavenworth prison
United Press reports Warden McLaughrey orders guards to light convicts pipes using a small alcohol lamp after removing matches to reduce fire risk following a barn fire. Guards object, saying the rule makes them servants to the inmates.
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United Press
Leavenworth
Kan
Mclaughrey
Cod
Drunk Judge Proposes Three to Five Day Jail Term
In police court Amies Thomas asks the judge to lock him up for about three days to straighten out. The judge and a bailiff trade quips before agreeing to five days, as Thomas agrees with a fatigued nod. The exchange features Judge Gordon overseeing the humorous exchange about the short sentence.
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Amies Thomas
Charles
Car Ferry Sailor Returns After Death Rumor
Conneaut report notes a car ferry sailor believed dead after a sinking three weeks earlier has returned. He left Port Stanley on the voyage preceding the fatal trip and says he missed the ferry by five minutes to meet his sweetheart, the coincidence delaying his fate.
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Conneaut
G. Lawrence
Port Stanley
Frisco votes for municipal street railway expansion
San Francisco voters approve municipal ownership and operation of the street railway, with 47,081 total ballots cast in the election and a two thirds majority required. The result endorses the ry street line expansion and aims to reduce private competition in transit.
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United Frees
San Francisco
Municipal
Ry Street Railway
Trac
Ae Ot Po
Gasoline fumes make Seattle chauffeurs and dogs tipsy
Report from Seattle garages notes fumes from gasoline cause drivers to become flighty and drunk after work. Dogs chasing autos also appear drunk, seeing multiple cars due to fumes. Churchgoers, wives, and dogs suffer morning headaches from the fumes and alleged nocturnal misbehavior.
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Seattle
Georgetown
Tramps Discharged by Seattle Police Judge
Harris Boyle Mike Snyder and John De Vue, sons of a bondman who controlled capital, led a group of 40 arrested Wednesday night and were discharged by Police Judge John B. Gordon yesterday afternoon. The judge praised their money but ordered most to serve time or leave Seattle while a few will return to city jail.
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Harris Boyle
Mike Snyder
John de Vue
Vagabondia
John B. Gordon
Judge Gordon
Shipping Men Gather for Annual Year in Review
The shipping men meet in the organization rooms to recount 1906 exploits. Sailors boast near escapes at sea while business men claim closeness to Pierpont Morgan in finance. A reception runs until 2:80 PM, with plans to decide when to adjourn tomorrow morning.
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Pierpont Morgan
Be Nice to Census Takers Warns of 100 Fine
The piece urges kindness to census workers and warns against defiance or disruption. It notes enumerators wear badges and that harsh acts toward them could bring a $100 penalty and jail. References Brother Bill jailed for horse theft and an uncle who was cashier in a Tulalip bagk incident.
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Fido
Sam
R. W. Hill
Bill
Horse Heaven
Tall Buildings and Their Cost in Lives
An opinion piece argues Seattle skyscrapers like the Crary building and Majestic theatre endanger workers through faulty scaffolding. It cites four fatalities and 14 serious injuries in two years, urges protective laws, and notes carpenters and painters unionizing to push for safer standards before the next legislature.
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Seattle
Crary
Guy Simmons
Majestic Theatre
F. L. Miller
Cenen
War in Nicaragua described as noisy but harmless
Three Americans returning from Nicaragua report a fierce battle at Cape Gracias with 6000 rounds fired by 120 insurgents and Zelaya's troops. Several killed, houses riddled with holes, and locals noting the clash as a farcical, tropical conflict aboard the Chelaton.
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United Prep
New York
Nicaragua
Chelaton
Zelaya
Cape Gracias
Betrada
BR. A. Hocken
Coco River
Anson Hirst
Trenton
N. J
Sol
Edward Trim
Two Admirers End Her Life Behind Closed Doors
A case from St. Louis dated December 31 reports a woman endangering herself after conflict with two admirers. Police investigations proceed as details remain scarce.
Widow in Mining Village Ends Life Over Suitors
Mrs Josephine Molll a widow near Ed wardaville ML died last night by strychnine in a letter signed The Unfortunate she blamed one suitor for a baleful influence that kept her from choosing between two admirers though she loved the other more than the first.
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Coone
Mra
Josephine Molll
Livingstone
Edwardaville
Nate
Diapepsin Promises Quick Indigestion Relief
The ad claims one dose of Diapepesin ends indigestion heartburn and stomach gas and relieves sour stomach five minutes after use. It urges readers to buy Pape's Diapepain from a druggist for a hearty appetite and comfortable meals daily.
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Mes. L. Barbrados
The
the Club Cafe
James Street
Mite, M. B. Neidlinger
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Plaza Cafe
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Westlake
Plaza Hotel
C. H. Hegsted
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Hotel Stevens Cafe
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Yesler
Newport Cafe & Grill
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