Nomination Fight for Governor and State Seats Prompt Debate
The article notes Fill and Moore nominated as election draws near and discusses who should fill vacancies in state offices. It highlights uncertainty over whether a lieutenant governor, successor Howell, or all three offices should be filled, citing limited laws on special elections and a state supreme court ruling on lieutenant governor terms.
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J. M. Howell
A&a
Howell
Howen
State Supreme Court
Axtell Reveals Mixed View On Cook Expedition
Dr W M Axtell cites a viewer letter via Captain Oeborn to claim Mrs Cook’s observer supports the Cook expedition even as some believe the long Arctic journey unsettled explorers. The note suggests Cook may reveal plans viewed as more bold than credited amid wartime speculation.
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W. M. Axtell
Seni
Cook
Horrors of Texas Peonage Reported in Warning Tale
The article recalls abuses of forced labor and imprisonment in Texas, citing prisoners leased to Austin painters and laborers kept in jail. It describes inhumane treatment, lashings, and squalid conditions, with quotes from a survivor detailing severe cruelty and starvation.
Spain's Premier and Cabinet Resign in Madrid
Premier Moret and the entire Spanish cabinet resign after a short incumbency in Madrid. King Alphonso asks Sener Canalejas to accept the premier ship following the resignation.
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United Madrid
Moret
Alphonso
Sener Canalejas
Testimony on Ballinger and land grabs cited by Glavis
Louis R. Glavis testifies before the Pinchot committee alleging Ballinger and aides aided land grabbers to push Alaska and land office cases. He claims connections to Gaston Cunningham and others, with references to Duggenheim Meyburn Wickersham and political figures.
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Donald McKenzie
Secre- Sag
Richard Achilles Ballinger
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Gifford Pinchot
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Nebraska
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Love
Alaska
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Alaske
Secre
Galand Taft
William H. Moore Vows Active Campaign
The statement expresses firm commitment to an energetic campaign after nomination. He asserts no doubt about his nomination and promises to provide a clean and economical government if elected, while declining further remarks at this time.
Trainmen threaten strike as wage demands loom
Chicago February 9 Vice President Whitney of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen warned that if 18 railroads with Chicago terminals do not grant a 25 percent wage increase by Saturday a strike will be called. An ultimatum will be sent tomorrow to railroads amid broad discontent among western and Pacific coast lines.
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Fabin Moves to Quash Indictments Over Grand Jury Validity
Attorney Vince Fabin seeks to null the indictments of five police patrolmen charged with bribe-taking, arguing the grand jury sat after November 1909. He asks Superior Judge Ronald to quash on multiple grounds including lack of true bill endorsements and improper witness lists. If upheld, hundreds of indictments could be affected, with possible path to the state supreme court.
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Rece
Superior Court
Ronald
Fabin
Supreme Court
Flynn Trial Opens on Conspiracy Charge in Spokane
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, a leader of the Industrial Workers of the World, faced trial in Spokane on a conspiracy charge. A request for venue change was denied as jurors were seated in the criminal department before Judge Kennan. The packed courtroom reflected high public interest.
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Spokane
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn
Industrial Workers of the World
Criminal Department
The
Superior Court
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Tragic Gas Incident At Maynard Avenue Lodging House
Mrs. Peterson, a 14 year old woman, was found unconscious and bruised in a lodging house at 415 Maynard Ave after inhaling gas from a pipe turned on full blast. She remains in serious condition and investigators seek her assailant, convinced it was not attempted self harm. Proprie tors offer no new light. Mrs Peterson’s husband is a logger working nearby.
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Minute Peterson
Maynard Av
Rain Tonight and Thursday with Moderate Southeast Winds
The forecast calls for rain tonight and Thursday. Southeast winds will be moderate, bringing damp conditions and cooler temperatures across the region.
Mary Garden Says Income Near a Million Francs a Year
In New York on February 9 Mary Garden the celebrated opera singer claimed her income this year would approach one million francs about $200,000 She attributed much to speculations on the bourse and noted the leap from past earnings.
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Mary Garden
France
Misa Garden
Li Tent Wang
Bouillon Resumes Fight for Civic Decency After Loss
Bouillon expresses deep gratitude to Beatle voters and The Star for campaign support. He commends Austin E. Griffiths for stepping aside to assist, calling him a model citizen, and pledges to remain in the army of civic decency despite the defeat.
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A. ¥. Bouillon
Beatle
Austin E. Griffiths
Mr. Griffiths
Griffiths
United States
Seattie
Defeat Hiram C. Gill in Seattle Mayor Race
A fitness of voters is urged to back Moore against Gill, describing Gill as a corrupt and immoral choice harmful to Seattle. The speaker calls for unity and active voting to stop Gill and support Moore for the city’s moral and financial welfare.
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Gill
Seattle
Moore
Gil
Ambitious Singer Reflects on Earnings and Longevity
A veteran performer recalls earning 280 francs ($50) monthly nine years ago and imagines future riches after a long singing career, noting how time and persistence shape wealth.
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France
Eggs Cheap as Lent Fasting Sends Prices Skew
Ash Wednesday brings a price drop as demand for eggs falls during Lent. Devout Christians cut meat and seek substitutes, yet many households cannot afford eggs. Market dealers note some hoarding to raise prices, while others encourage plentiful eating during the season.
Lost and Found ads call The Star for fast returns
Hundreds in Beattle and vicinity are urged to place or respond to lost items ads in The Star Lost and Found column on page 7. Ads cost 1 cent per word, 10 words for 10 cents, with The Star reaching over 25,000 Seattle area homes.
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Seattle
Driver Rescues Wandering 15-Year-Old Girl in Rain
A 15-year-old girl with a bag of cookies was found wandering in the rain and brought to The Star office by Leroy W. Young. She is taken to the YWCA cottage for care while a permanent home is sought. Young praises her kindness despite his own financial strains.
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Star
Fifth Av
Benecast
Leroy W. Young
Young
Mabel Bennett
Tacoma
Dows
Leroy Young
Gill Wins Mayor Post In Lively City Election
Republican ticket sees Hiram C. Gill win the mayoralty with 17,440 votes to Bouillon 14,385. Bothwell tops for comptroller with 16,041, Terry secures 16,508 for treasurer. Moore leads Democrats for mayor before a fractured council race across wards.
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Hiram C. Gill
W. J. Bothwell
Edward L. Terry
Scott Calhoun
J. W. Bullock
Frank Pullen
Hiram Charles Gifl
A. V. Bouillon
William Hickman Moore
Oliver T. Erickson
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Amne
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Bothwell
Terry
Harry Carroll
Carroll
Ed L. Terry
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Steiner
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