Gill’s Standaloft Shifts Support as Voters Realign
The piece argues Gill’s base has fractured from former followers of Gill ally, Trenholme, who mobilizes 25 000 supporters. It claims Gill now sits free from old interest groups and would owe nothing to prior vice syndicate influence if elected, with many new backers turning the tide.
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J. D. Trenholme
Gill
Trenholme
Seattle
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Star
Giv Gill
County Commission Scandal Report Sparks Call to Oust Two
A 25 page committee report to the Commercial Club details county irregularities. It accuses the Purchasing Agent of being a sham and alleges noncompetitive bids, poor farm finances costing 118872.90 last year, lack of records on county ownership, and improper expense practices. The panel urges removal of Commissioners Hamilton and Knudsen to aid future investigations.
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Jones
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Knudsen
Judge Dayton accusations prompt full DOJ investigation
President Wilson assured a UMWA committee that formal charges against Federal Judge Dayton of the Northern District of Virginia will be fully investigated by the justice department. The charges say Dayton called labor unions criminal assemblages and conspiracies against the nation's peace and welfare.
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Dayton
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Justice Department
Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
Four Children Put to Bed With Pig in Kalinstra Home
Mrs. Katherine Kalinstra of New Jersey faces a year in state prison after placing her four children to bed with a pig on the family property. The incident occurred in Jersey City and reflects a harsh judgment by local authorities.
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N. J
Katherine Kalinstra
Kidnapping Hunt Targets Gypsy Bands Across King County
Sheriff Cudihee orders a countywide dragnet after a girl described as Catherine Winters is reportedly seen with gypsies near Ravenna School. Deputy Smith and Leo Eckles report tips, including a merchant sighting on Union Street. Campaign notes and election results follow, with Gill leading in mayoral race and Trenholme in second.
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King County
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Gill Star Battles Across Five Seattle Mayor Contests
The Star and Hiram C Gill clashed in five mayoral contests from 1910 to 1914 including primary and recall elections. Gill faced Star-backed opponents or faced opposition from other papers in most races, with margins ranging from narrow to large as campaigns turned bitter.
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William Hickman Moore
Student Injured in Motorcycle Collision at Seventh and Union
R. R. Robertson 26, a Broadway high student, was badly hurt when thrown from his motorcycle at Seventh and Union by a University Transfer Co truck driven by Salisbury and Gillespie. Everett reports a book-tender F. S. Marsh dies from work injuries at Johnson Dean Loring Co.
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Educated Man Sought to Shovel Snow From Grave
Bridgeport Connecticut February 18 1900s report wm Lungberg advertised for an educated man to shovel snow off his wife's grave. The item notes the odd job request as a curious social anecdote from local life.
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Genn
Lungberg
Teen Dies After Cold Bath Shock In Garfield Home
Garfield New Jersey February 18 Frank Sidders aged 19 died after plunging into a cold bath at his home. The sudden shock caused fatal physiological distress.
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N. J
Frank Sidders
Two miners die in Cannon mine cave in Franklin Washington
In Franklin Washington on February 18 officials announced that two miners Andrew Charnock and Mike Vabeanick died in a cave in the Pacific Coal Cannon mine. Rescue attempts failed as the rock and flood collapsed the shaft trapping workers and injuring none else.
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Franklin, Wash
Pacific Coal Company
Cannon
Andrew Charnock
Mike Vabeanick
No. 11
Churnock
Vabeantick
Reverend jailed after criticizing judge in liquor case
Portland Missouri February 18 Reverend Wilbur M Berry was sentenced to four months in jail for criticizing Judge Haley over liquor case dispositions.
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Portland
Haley
Wilbur M. Berry
Riots in San Francisco Leave Four Arrested
Four people were arrested in San Francisco after street meetings erupted last evening. Two women and two men were detained. one man sustained a broken arm during the clashes.
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