Jotterill Assured Fair Deal In Senate Contests
The article reports on Jotterill and Cotterill in a senatorial contest with fraud allegations at precincts Chan on late night ballot counts. It notes Lyons and allies touring precincts, Republican ballot surges, Hutson's questionable status, and Cotterill pushing reform measures including an Oregon style initiative and referendum.
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Jotterill
Senate
Hutson
Franklin
Walla Walla
Lyena
Oa Sentenant United Tes District
P. ©. Sullivan
Seattle
Cotterii
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Cotterill
Tte Verlia
Seasion
Oregon
Direct Primary Bill Introduced In House In Washington
The Washington House opened its session with a flurry of bills Feb 17. President Wil submitted nominations, and lawmakers discussed a direct primary measure, a baby ranch project, a rail follower bill, and building funds for the state college at Pullman. A wedding reception followed as the House adjourned to reconvene at 2 o’clock.
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House of Waiting
Columba
Howe
Stevenson
Washington
Pauline
State College
Pullman
Olympia Set for State Reception and Grand March
Olympia planners announce a state reception and ball for January 27 inviting legislators and state administration members. The grand march will be led by Mayor T. J. McClarty and Mrs Mead with Gov. Mead and Mrs McClarty close behind. The event will be held in the Lobby, site of the 1903 session. Ravena Heights Wedding Held in Tacoma Pair Grooms Miss Jennie M Horsley Wed by Rev H Cartyon at bride’s uncle’s residence.
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Olympia
Toleday
Capitol
T. J. McClarty
Mra Mead
Gov. Mead
Mra McClarty
Supreme Court
Ravenna Heights
Bryan Arrives in Seattle Amid Presidential Bid Rumors
William Jeretgs Bryan, probable Democratic candidate for the presidency in 1908, will arrive in Seattle via the Great Northern line about 4 o clock in the afternoon. He may cancel his beacon tonight at Olympia if connections are not made.
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Wiliam Jeretgs Bryan
Beatth
Great Northern Road
Olympia
Great Northern Clears Tracks for Seattle Arrival
The Great Northern has cleared tracks to St Paul and the first direct Seattle train from St Paul since Jan 12 reached at 3 10 am. The Past Mall, carrying the government mall, arrived in Seattle yesterday at 12 30 pm after Spokane trip. Northern Pacific trains run one day behind. all yesterday’s trains are due this afternoon.
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Great Northern
St Paul
Seattle
St. Paul
Government Mall
Spokane
Northern Pacific
Fort Mall
Coal Line at Bunkers Free of Speculators
Chief Wappenstein barred all coal speculators from Pacific Coast bunkers after a Star report. Police checked orders from legitimate dealers. line shortened as dealers rationed coal. Schools expect enough supply, with 20 cars of coal arriving last night and today.
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Pacific Coast Company
Jones
Board of Education
Pacific Canal Company
Carbonade Company
Carronade Coal Company
Flood Threat Looms Over Evansville as Rains Continue
Evansville reported widespread flooding with thousands of acres inundated and livestock starving due to rising waters. Weather experts warned the greatest flood in years could occur if warm rains persist.
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Scrippe Telegraph Service
Evansville
Ind
Knolle
Fatal Wreck on the G N at Bellingsham
Open switch on the Great Northern line near Bellingham caused a head on collision between the Owl train from Vancouver and a stationary passenger train. Frank Watts, a watchman, was killed and Engineer Heatt severely injured. Assistant Superintendent N C Chepman arrived with a wrecking crew to determine responsibility.
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Star
Hellingham
Vancouver
Great Northern
Frank Watts
Engineer Heatt
N.C Chepman
Seattle
Maxents
Why Seattle Electric Co Declines City Offer
The Seattle Electric company refuses Mayor Moore’s offer to supply power from the city lighting plant for both streetcar service and lighting. The city cites underperformance of SECo lines with low car hours and trolley service, while the company questions municipal plant reliability and public duty under the charter. Transmission means exist but no agreement reached.
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Seattle Electric Company
Electron
Moore
Snoqualmie Company
Geattie Electric Company
Jacob Furth
Alee
Kempeter
Blizzard Hits New York Rail Lines Collapse
New York January 17 a blizzard paralyzed rail service as heavy winds billowed and the thermometer read 16 degrees above zero. The west district ran warmer at 23 above zero while yesterday's peak hit 22. Forecasters warned a warm spell could trigger floods if sudden thaw occurs.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
New York
Warmer Weather Promised Reaches Seattle
Last night John F. Logan a criminal attorney of Portland is spending a few days in Seattle accompanied by his associate. Weather forecasts promise warmer temperatures for the city as the week progresses.
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Seattle
New Forth
John F. Logan
Portland
Commissioner to Probe Coal Shortage in Coast Cities
Spokane reports Commissioner F K Lane departs for Tacoma to investigate a coal shortage while Charles A Prouty travels to Denver. Lane will hear evidence in the rate case affecting coast cities.
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Star Jal
Bpokane
Wash
F. K. Lane
Tacoma
Charles A. Prouty
Denver
Lane
Stabbing Affray Shocks Skagway Saloon Scene
In Skagway Alaska on January 17 Leet sight Dent Miller attacked A Goss a longshoreman with a knife inside the Mascot saloon. Goss received fifteen knife wounds and collapsed outside the doors before aid arrived. Miller was arrested and Goss is expected to recover at Red Cross hospital.
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Skagway
Alaska
Miller
A. Goss
Mascot
Goss
Red Cross
Parker's Lost Parents Still Missing
The Parker family mystery unfolds as George L. Parker reports his 70 year old father and 60 year old mother missing after visiting Owl restaurant on First avenue. Police search continues with Parker fearing foul play while Densmore Hotel staff doubt his story.
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George L. Parker
Densmore
Parker
Owl
Mr. Parker
Ranada
Legislation Aims to Limit Child Labor and Sanction Suits
In Lincoln a senate bill would bar employment of children under 16. Another bill proposes that insurers removing a lawsuit to federal court lose their license to operate in the state. The measures were introduced today.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Lincoln
Neb
Senate
Lcense
Wife Denounces John Kelly in Seattle Divorce Suit
Mrs Anna Kelly accuses ex police officer John Kelly of habitual drunkenness and abuse of her and children in superior court. She testifies to alleged visits to Turkish bath houses after alleged orgies as Kelly remains with his face in his hands during the heated argument.
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John Kelly
Seattle
Anna Kelly
Kelly
Spoofing or Sanity in Seattle Baseball Feud
The piece questions Judge McCredie’s pledge to place a Seattle team in the Pacific Coast League amid fan belief that he is spoofing. It recalls Dugdale’s history in Seattle, the rise and fall of the club, and the return of baseball interest led by Dugdale against skepticism of McCredie’s business stance.
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Judge McCredie
Seattle
Portland
Judge Mottrediers
David BE
Dugdale
Seattle Baseball Club
Russ Hall
Rainier Valley
Dug
Fane
Ball Park
William
Kingston Hit By Tidal Wave After Earthquake
Kingston Jamaica reels after a devastating earthquake followed by a tidal wave. The harbor floor sinks, buildings collapse, and vast destruction leaves 1,200 dead and thousands homeless. Relief funds are opened by King Edward and aid shipments head to Kingston.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Janie
Holland Bay
Fraie
Bin
Rave
King
London
Edward
Wood Sale Offer From Waterman in Kitsap County
A letter from Charlies March of Waterman in Kitsap County offers to sell wood at 1 per cord. Purchaser must cut and haul the wood. Waterman is about 10 miles from Seattle on Rich Passage.
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Kitsap County
Moore
Charlies March
Waterman
Seattle
Rich Passage
Four Break Through Ice On Green Lake
Yesterday afternoon two boys skated onto Green lake and broke through the ice, narrowly escaping drowning. later a man and woman, R. R. Underhill and Miss Rasmenson, were rescued by T. T. Grant who removed his coat and pulled them from the water after they ventured near the lake center where the ice was thin.
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Green Lake
R. R. Underhill
Miss Rasmenson
T. T. Grant
Mr. Underhill
Miss Raemenson
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