Seattle’s East View of Gill Era Sparks Debate
An article by Burton Hendrick argues Eastern observers saw Seattle under Gill as open to vice and gambling. It details the 1910s era, describing the restricted district, gambling, brothels, and police complicity, and asks whether Seattle risks returning to that “normal” condition if Gill wins again.
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Brutal Police Attack on Lawrence Strikers Reported
Personal investigation notes alleged brutality by police and militiamen in Lawrence as women and children faced clubbing and beatings. Report describes arrests, hospitalizations, and order to charge, with officers targeting women and confirming injuries amid a march to the Common.
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Marseilles
Taft to Order Probe Into Lawrence Textile Strike
Congressman Victor Berger said President Taft will order a thorough investigation of the Lawrence textile strike and the police and militia clubbing of women. Berger spoke after visiting the White House and to the United Press.
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Washington
Lawrence
United Press Today
Victor L. Berger
Wisconsin
White House
Maniac slashes three men on San Francisco waterfront
An armed maniac attacked three men on the San Francisco waterfront and fled after a fight with police. Behrard and Leader escaped serious injury. The assailant eluded capture as half the city police pursued him.
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United Press
San Francisco
Hacus Behard
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Pcan
Behrard
Leader
Humboldtloot Hidden Near Seattle
A Seattle area burglary case unfolds as four conspirators remain jailed or bound on high bonds while detectives seek the exact hidden stash. Following a recent recovery near Salem of 7000 dollars, investigators claim 73000 more may lie on a ranch miles from Seattle. A seventh arrest targets a former Seattle police figure linked to the loot.
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Vernor West
Burns Sleutha
Seattle
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Humboldt
Blizzard Paralyzes Central States With Chicago Center
A severe blizzard sweeps the north central states paralyzing street traffic in Chicago as trains stall across Iowa where 11 inches of snow fell and 20 feet drifts form in some cut routes. Nebraska faces its worst winter storm, shutting down all traffic across the state.
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United Press
Chicago
North Central States
Iowa
Nebraska
Two fatalities from electrocution and falling derrick in Vancouver
Two people died in separate incidents in Vancouver B C on February 26. Wayne Bennett an employee of the British Columbia Electric Co. was electrocuted while wiring a transformer at the Arena ice rink. J K Watson a carpenter on the new Chalmers church project died after a derrick collapsed striking him on the head.
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B. C
Wayne Bennett
B. C. Electric Co
Arena
J. K. Watson
New Chalmers
Roosevelt Accepts Nomination Bid in 1912 Rally
Roosevelt campaigned for the Republican presidential nomination with his supporters lining up delegates. A Roosevelt letter to Western governors indicated he would accept the nomination if offered, and Col Oliver Carpenter led campaign operations from Roosevelt headquarters in New York. Roosevelt scheduled to travel to Phoenix, Arizona, where his son Archie studies, before a public tour to explain his stance on recall of judicial decisions.
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Taft's Man Not Alarmed by Roosevelt Challenge
In Chicago on February 26 Congressman McKinley of Minnesota declared Taft would be renominated and reelected despite Roosevelt entering the race. He praised Roosevelt as a loyal Republican and said he would abide by the party’s decision.
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Theatre Packed for Cotterill Meeting
In Seattle a crowded theatre hears George F. Cotterill, the people’s candidate for mayor, denounce the vice syndicate and franchise grabbers for clouding issues. He refutes backers of Sunday shuttering and asserts law allows Sunday amusements equal to other days. George H. Walker, insurgent progressive, joins as state committeeman.
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George F. Cotterill
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Vice Syndicate
Gill
George H. Walker
Poindexter
Schmitz Bribery Trial Motion to Dismiss Filed
In San Francisco on February 26 the Schmitz bribery trial saw both sides move to dismiss. Judge Lawlor planned to hear further arguments Tuesday afternoon as defense counsel Patrall urged acquittal citing Abe Kuef’s refusal to testify and judge Dante’s refusals as alleged weaknesses in the indictment. District Attorney Fickert joined with a motion contending the indictment is weak.
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J Lawlor
Eugene E. Schmitz
Lawlor
Abe Kuef
Schmits
Dante
Fickert
Bender Case Dismissed by Superior Court in Los Annetes
In Los Annetes on February 6 the case against F. tader, union laborer charged with conspiring to blow up the air of Records, was dismissed in the superior court. Deputy District Attorney Horton moved, saying state evidence was insufficient to justify a jury conviction.
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Los Annetes
F. Tader
Union Taborite
Superior Court
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Evening venues listed for gatherings in Seattle area
A fragmented OCR shows venue names including Tonight Arcade hall Stein's storeroom Angevine hall Yomaee and Ward's hall George ne Dadie's hall in Seattle with Tuesday entries in various halls, suggesting a schedule of meetings or events across multiple sites.
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Stein's Storeroom
Seattle
Angevine
Yomaee
Ward
Georgene Dadiey
Keenan and Cotterill Spar Over Roosevelt Candidacy
Walker introduces S A Keenan a former parish official as the first speaker. Cotterill receives thunderous applause and then argues Gill’s tenure caused turmoil with the city council and a graft conviction. Cotterill frames the issue as home protection across faiths and opposes prohibition as a false political question. He plans further talks at Broadway theatre Queen Anne school and Renton Hill club house.
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Wappenstein
Keenan
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Queen Anne School
Renton Hill Club
Two Killings on Tacoma Road Near Larchmont
In Tacoma a man and a woman were found murdered near the Puyallup car track at Larchmont. Willis Brown, aged 70, is held for questioning as investigators work to identify a motive and link to Brown’s wife Mrs. Willis Brown, 24, and Jack Wilson, 38, a meat company worker who had lived at the Brown home.
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Tacoma
Puyallup
Larchmont
Willis Brown
Jack Wilson
Great Western Meat Co
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Wilson
Jackson
Aiden Wilson
Aiden
Robert Longmire
Ben
Browns
Fatally Shot in Liquor Raid at Grants Pass
Grants Pass Oregon February 26. A liquor raid by the police chief and two officers led to a near riot with several shots fired. C F Bixy local photographer lies near death from a bullet wound near a lung. The officers found a barn belonging to F M Wickman storing liquor hauled into town after dark. The exchange includes a remark about police protection and two anarchists on the top floor.
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C. F. Bixy
F. M. Wickman
Alleged Embezzler Returns to Old Home
Eliah Standard, former bookkeeper of the American National Bank of Cal, accused of embezzling 149999 dollars, visited his Northboro hometown with his wife, staying only a few hours. Local reports confirm the visit amid questions about his past.
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Eliah Standard
American National Bank
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