Attack at Little Palm Peel Clay Co Leads to Arrests
A clash at the Little Palm Peel Clay Co. involved Russians armed with picks and shovels targeting Foreman James and Patrick McGrew. Laborers defended them while Supt M J Boyd called Ravensdale for help. Deputy Starwich quickly took charge, dispersed the crowd, and escorted suspects to Black Diamond for arraignment before Justice Davin.
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Little Palm Peel
Clay Co
James
Patrick McGrew
M. J. Boyd
Ravensdale
Starwich
Black Diamond
Davin
Voter Voices for Bouillon in East Bay Mayoral Race
Rev. M. A. Matthews was among early voters at Renton Hill polling place. He announced his personal choice for mayor as A. V. Bouillon, noting strong local support and costs and benefits discussed in the East Bay area.
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M. A. Matthews
Renton Hill
A. V. Bouillon
The
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Bouillon projected to win large majority in Seattle vote
The article reports strong indications Bouillon will be nominated by a large majority across many wards, with strong support in the Eighth through Fourteenth wards and a two to one lead in the Seventh. Sheriff Hodge and deputies guard the First ward as voters rally to Bouillon to resist the Gill machine and ensure a fair count.
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Bouillon
Seattle
Gillpoll
T! Plana
Gill
Boullion
Hodge
Matt Starwich
King County
Gill Gang
William Hickman Moore
Moore
Erickson
Irregular Election Fraud Warnings Prompt Court Action
A blurry notice warns of measures to prevent fraud at the poll site with calls for strict ballot verification and identification checks. It states ballots will be counted under supervision from early morning, potential prosecutions for election officials, and possible court action if irregularities persist.
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Ll Odeck
Bouillon
Hodge
Ambiguous OCR Item Hints at Arrests and Legal Proceedings
Fragmentary text references an arrest linked to a fraud or forgery probe and mentions a party, witnesses, and missing individuals. Details are unclear due to damaged source, but indicates charges and potential court actions to be reported on Page Three.
Car wreck near Pike Street and Third Avenue linked to McNatt drive
Police found a wrecked automobile at Pike Street and Third Avenue early this morning. The car number 4296 belongs to Nate McNatt a former Georgetown saloon keeper. McNatt admitted ownership but denied knowledge of the accident. Investigators say the standup occurred about 1 am and the steering gear may have failed as the car struck the curb.
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Pike St
Third Av
Rief
Nate McNatt
Georgetown
McNatt
MeNnatt
Benefit Concert Postponed Amid Election Week Showdowns
The Paris flood relief benefit at Moore Theatre was postponed to next week due to municipal elections and a heavy matinee schedule. Manager Cort welcomed the effort with Sullivan and Considine vaudeville talent and Olga Nethersole planned to perform the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet.
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Paris
Moore Theatre
Cort
The
Moore
Sullivan
Considine
Olga Nethersole
Rosenthal Freed on Appeal in Newport Case
Ike Rosenthal, linked to the Newport case involving liquor to minors, was found guilty by a jury but on appeal the charge was dismissed by Judge Ronald’s court. Deputy DA Lamdin filed the motion, with Prosecuting Attorney Vanderveer's desire cited. Rosenthal is released without punishment.
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Ike Rosenthal
Tletor
Newport
Firetav
Madison At
Jarl
Lamdin
Ronald
Superior Court
Landis
George Vanderveer
Rosenthal Ia
Young forger to get chance for new start
A justice calendar lists a preliminary hearing for George Biswango on forgery charges with the argument that he has expiated his crime. Reporters recount a family’s relief over the prospect of avoiding a harsher sentence, comparing the case to Jean Valjean. A railroad promotion announces round trip fares from Seattle to New Orleans and to eastern points for Shrine events with multiple sale dates.
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George Binwanger
Fred
Brown
Everett
Ellie
George Biswangé
State Reformatory
Mane
Billie
Star
August Biswanger
Hen Lock Ata
William C. Keith
Jean Valjean
Seattle
New Orleans
Great Northern Railway
Myotic Shriners
Polnia
Gang Bosses Demand Police Move Against Deputy Sheriffs
The Gill gang pushes police to remove deputy sheriffs at polling places to control votes while Sheriff Hodge orders his deputies to stay and arrest offending patrolmen. Bouillon challengers face removal and quick reinstatement as elections officials clash with gang-backed efforts.
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Gill
Scott Colhoun
Bilis
Hodge
Bouillon
Seattle cafes host mayoral returns night of dance and vaudeville
Seattle voters anticipate returns tonight as Butler grill room plans to announce results with vaudeville interludes by Aronson of the College Inn and RotheKeller patrons watching on. Mike Fisher at Dreamland will read results between dances, with stereopticon displays from the Butler hotel onto the Oriental building.
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Whele
Seattle
Butler Grill Room
Aronson
College Inn
Rothekeller
Mike Fisher
Dreamland
Butler Hotel
Oriental Building
Labor conventions clash over city ticket in March election
On March 2 the Workingmen's League of the Central Labor Union held a convention at the Labor Temple about nominating a full ticket. Voters at 2 pm will not vote in primaries. Socialists and the National Labor party also held meetings to decide city ticket nominations.
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Labor Municipal
Workingmen’s League
Central Labor Union
Labor Temple
Ats
National Labor Party
Bullivan
Captain charged with murder in Arizona killing
United Press reports Capt. Stephen O Connor US Army retired is jailed in Nogales Arizona on murder charges tied to the slaying of Dr. A Russell during a quarrel. Russell reportedly turned away before O Connor fired with a shotgun. O Connor, 70, fled toward Mexico but was captured.
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Tucson
Ariz
A. Russell
Stephen O'Connor
United States Army
Riz County
Nogales
Russell Ie
O'Connor
Russell
Mexico
Star's Advisory Ballot for Republican Primary
The Star endorses Republican candidates for mayor treasurer and comptroller and lists councilman at large contenders. It notes ward by ward selections and urges voters to vote by 8 pm, with rules on ballot secrecy and signing the registration book. Voters must choose party ballots and ensure proper folding and self-deposit of ballots.
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Star
Councilimen-At-Large
Every Child Is Born a Robber Declared in New York Talk
Rev Lyman Abbott editor of Out spoke at the Academy of Music on obedience to law. He warned that every child is born a robber and argued nurseries should teach the rights of property and person.
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New York
Ivery
Lyman Abbott
D.D
Out
Academy of Music
Indictment Follows Raid of Seattle Race Track Room
A grand jury indicted J. D. Cooper manager of the Crown building gambling room after a sensational raid. Fifteen men were arrested. Cooper held on 2500 bail. Additional indictments expected as authorities seek more cases under the saloon screen law.
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Crown Building
J. D. Cooper
Cooper
Senate to Probe High Cost of Living Independently
Republican leaders finalized a plan for a Senate investigation into the high cost of living separate from the phone investigations. They approved a resolution creating a seven member committee to compare living conditions in 1900 with those of the present day.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
Death of Col Swope Described By Nurse At Inquest
Miss Pearl Kellar testified that on the day Col. Thomas H. Swope died a capsule given by Dr. B C Hyde caused convulsions within twenty minutes. She said she persuaded Hyde to leave and watched Swope’s eyes dilate, his face whiten, and death follow. Hyde later pressed her to name him administrator, which she refused.
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Kansas City
Thomas H. Swope
Pearl Kellar
Mrss Kellar
Col. Swope
B. C. Hyde
Swope
Dr. Hyde
Miss Kellar
Col
Moss Hunton
Dr. Hyde Auld
Col. Hunton
Hyde
Elected Want Ads Promote Quick Local Connect in Seattle
The Star urges readers to use its Want pages to reach over 35,000 homes nightly. Ads place messages for tenants, buyers, help, and employment at one cent per word with no extra phone fee.
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Seattle
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