Gang of Corruptionists Plans City and County Takeover
Public notice warns voters about a supposed conspiracy by a group backing Hiram C. Gill to gain control of Seattle city offices and King County positions. It claims meetings were held to choose two candidates and accuses the group of grafting funds, urging residents to resist alleged threats to safety and finances.
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Voter
Seattle
Son
Hiram C. Gill
United States
Secur
King County
Ward. Refuges Suspend Accused In Police Bribery Case
Grand jury deferred action as police officers face graft allegations. Patrolman J A McGrath alleged to take five dollars weekly from Kerford Gilbough to protect Bertha Mazet from January 1 to April 3, 1909. Patrolman W H Sterniero accused of four dollars weekly protection payments from Kate Collins for Merty/Ewing and Jennie Milter from January 1 to June 6, 1908. Witness Patrolman John Herpelinck listed.
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Chief Ward
J. A. McGrath
Kerford Gilbough
Bertha Mazet
Minnie Winters
Withers
W. H
Local dispute ends in deed fraud accusation
A daughter alleges her father Alvers and stepmother Peary exploited family ties by signing away community property for $1 and affection. The deed was filed the next day in the county clerk’s office, claiming to defraud rightful heirs. The case follows a rapid remarriage within weeks of the deed.
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Elkeep
Alvers
Allegee
Press Club Dance Night Draws Officials and Celebrities
The Press Club plan a grand evening with Dr. Mark A. Matthews Rev W A Major Father J E B O'Brien and Mayor Miller expected to attend. The grand march kicks off at 9 after an 8:30 dance start with a reception for officers and wives. Vaudeville and varied acts promise entertainment amid informal attire.
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Pele Otch
Grap
Doc Roller
Mark A. Matthews
W. A. Major
J. Eb.o'brien
Miller
Terpatedoreas
Tip to Justice Sparks Question in Damaged Brief
A fragmented legal note raises questions about a justice of the peace and a married pair seeking lawful room arrangements. Details are incomplete but imply concerns over marriage and housing rights under applicable law.
Recommends Thy of Il Houlevars Wara Ty Wh Ar 8
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and titles in a garbled list. It hints at recommendations or notices but lacks coherent events, dates, or clear entities to anchor a factual summary. The readable words suggest a local notice or brief without a defined outcome.
Seattle actors plan monster Paris benefit for flood relief
A large Seattle benefit to aid Paris flood victims is proposed with John Cort and John Considine backing. The plan offers theatre venues Moore or Grand with full staff, plus performers from the Majestic and Orpheum. Alex Pantages and others back the effort as leaders pledge a big event next week to attract widespread support. The Chamber of Commerce and a relief committee will coordinate fundraising and ensure funds reach Paris, with the French committee overseeing collection and disbursement.
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Seattle
Paris
Frisco
Star
John Cort
Moore
Grand Theatre
John Considine
Orpheum
Majestic
Alex. Pantages
Resell & Drew
Meattie
J.b.ee Aera
Beattie
Mittee
J. BH. Joujon-Roehe
A. KB. Button
Tacoma
A. Augine-Turenne
A. Dessigne
RK. Pichot
R. Chev
Pierre Houpert
Dominic Sdtart
Jeffries Back at John L. Gopper Challenges Berger
Everetts reports say John L. Sullivan questioned the fixing of the Jeffries Johnson bout while Berger faces a rough street challenge from Gam Berger. Hellingham police plan a no rules bout with a $60 stake to prove a point. The city police chief seeks a review of officers who arrested Berger.
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Jeffries
John L. Gopper
Berger
United Prep
Everett
Wash
Star
John L. Sullivan
Jeffries Johnson
Jeff
Sullivan
John I
Hellingham
al Callahan
Gam Berger
Callahan
Cade
Etvil Service Board
Doctor Hyde sues defamers over Swope murder case
Dr B C Hyde city physician files a 700000 damage suit against executor John G Paxton and others, accusing them of involvement in the death of George Swope. The suit names Paxton, Dr Frank J Hill and Dr Edward J Stevens in connection with the case.
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Sues Defamers
United Press
Kanmas City
Beope
B.C. Myde
John G. Paxton
Bwope
Hyde Feceree
Chrieman
Paxton
Frank J. Hill
Edward J. Ste Wes
miniature dog ownership dispute sparks court action
Lawyer Tom Page confronts a couple over a claimed inbred miniature dog and initiates replevin proceedings after a tense exchange. The police offer no charges as the legal action moves to Justice George's court at 1:50 pm. In New York, veteran Andrew Rehr fatally wounded himself at a funeral after a flag marked El Caney caught his attention.
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Tom Page
James
Thiesm
Vanderveer
Page
Justice
New York
Andrew Rehr
Thousands of King County voters not yet registered
It is estimated 8,000 voters in King county have not yet registered. Registration headquarters at Fourth av and Yesler way stay open to 9 pm this week. Total registration this morning reached 34,835, topping the 1908 primary total of 33,797.
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King County
Fourth Av
Yesler Way
Dead in Colorado mine leaves 110 missing
Primero Colorado mine disaster escalates as rescuers pull 42 charred bodies from the improvised morgue near the tunnel mouth. One hundred men remain missing, with guards forcing crowds back from the death chamber amid harrowing scenes and widespread identification doubts.
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Colorado
United Press
Primero
Colo
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Dave Williams
Jack Elias
John Running
Albert Cote
Ernest Strangfeld
Jack Iskra
Wil) Alexander
Alexander
Cherry
Negro Granted Right to Live in Mt Baker Park
Judge Prater rules that David Cole a well to do Negro is entitled to a deed for lot 5 block 14 Hunter Tract in Mount Baker Park. Daniel Jones of Hunters Tract tried to block the sale offering to buy him off but the court upheld the contract and Jones appealed.
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Supreme Court of the State
Mount Baker Park
Prater
David Cole
Cole
Hunter Tract Company
Daniel Jones
Jones
Judge Frater
Divorce suit filed by Elinor Brooks against Eugene Field Jr
Mrs. Elinor Brooks Field, now wife of Eugene Field Jr., sues for divorce accusing him of nightly romance reading and daytime sleep. The couple wed five years ago in New Orleans after eloping, honeymooning in the African jungles.
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Chicago
Eugene Field, Jr
Elinor Brooks
New Orleans
Field
Miss Brooks
Weather Forecast Fair Tonight and Wednesday
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with light north winds. No precipitation expected and skies likely to stay clear through the period. Temperatures are not specified in the readable text.
What the Gang Could Do to Seattle A Moral Drawn
A heated critique warns that if Hiram C. Gill’s city council gains control, graft and loot would permeate Seattle city administration. The piece details garbage and asphalt contracts, noting Goetz and an alleged gang influence blocking independent oversight and urging voters to prevent Gill's mayoral rise.
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Seattle
Hirama. Gill
Ita
W. H. Murphy
Health and Station Committee
Murphy
Sawyer
Gill
Zhinden
Mr. Goetz
Telegraph merger rumor swells with Postal and ADT absorption
Pittsburg February 1 A well defined rumor says the American District Telegraph company will be absorbed by the American Telegraph and Telephone company. Another report says Postal Telegraph may join the merger creating a nationwide monopoly in telegraph telephone and messenger services.
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Pittsburg
American District Telegraph Company
American Telegraph and Telephone Company
Postal Telegraph Company
Queen Victoria of Spain to have a child in May
Madrid February 1 Queen Victoria of Spain is expecting a child in late May. She already has three children, the first born June 22, 1909.
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Madrid
Victoria
Spain
Real estate bargain listed at $155 per acre
A 1910 speed record ad notes 10 acres near Auburn Washington offered at 155 dollars per acre with potential value listed at 700 dollars per acre. GAU and MNAUGHTEN promote Star real estate ads as a quick sell with 1 cent per word rates and phone submission options.
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N. P. Pot
Auburn
Gau
Mnaughten
Leary
Star
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