Vote shifts on fourth ballot in Olympia Senate race
In Olympia on January 20 the third joint ballot showed no change from yesterday with 134 votes. The fourth ballot brought a major Democratic switch to Foster and Sweeny gains, while Jones fell back. The fifth ballot produced further changes as Foster dropped and others moved. total 154 votes. Democrats plan caucus to decide solid backing for a Republican candidate.
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Col. Blethen
M. M. Godman
Dayton
Foster
Sweeny
Wilson
Jones
Representative Long
Barles
Whatcom
Harper
Ferry
Parks
Whatcom County
Pilea
Geo.l. Davis
Godman
Foster Piles
Scatter
Goodman
Senate
Senat Bronson
Earnes
London
Christian
Heinrich Bratt
Baker
Moore
D Clapp
Hunter Yydonnell
Rasher
D. Davis
Brown
Hunswell Kennedy
Henry
Ruth Hammar
Kinnear
Hutson
LeCrone
Palmer
Pauly
Steon
Pogue
Potts
Stansell
Sharp
Ande Veness
Stewart
Mith
Me Vay
Rudio
Levin
Orrill
Ott
McCovenick
Jevenson
McNicol
Ler
Rer
Weber
Meer
Miller
Twitchell
Minard
Moldstad
Weir
Poyns
Reid
Rudene
Sheets
Smith Shultz
van Slyke
Blethen
Frenzied Finance author begins Amalgamated exposé
In Everybody's Magazine February issue Thomas Lawson starts a real story of Amalgamated, accusing the system of rigging the bull market to unload shares. He depicts stock manipulation from 40s to 80s, the public’s buying surge, and compares the system with the Louisiana lottery, arguing vast public loss versus lottery profits.
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Amalgamated
Remi
Everybody's Magazine
Thomas Lawson
Lawson
Lawcon
Stock Exchange
Lottery Company
Former Gov Mead to sweep appointive slate in Oregon
A Senate referral to Governor Mead prompts expectations of broad removals and new officers across state, with Mead in Portland for a chamber banquet. Lieutenant Governor Coon wields a free hand during Mead’s absence, and rumors hint at pardons for several convicts previously rejected by Mead.
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Olympia
Mead
Coon
Letters pour in for Star contest on womans supremacy
More than 150 letters arrived this morning for The Star contest asking is woman the supreme. Contest closes this evening at 6 oclock and all letters mailed before that hour will be counted.
The Serpent Turned
Prosecuting Attorney Mackin Samuel P. McPierson charges a colored man with exploiting Anna and an inmate of the Paris house over seven years. They have rented at 6 Blanchard street. Assistant Witham says Rave has a strong case against Mc. A Russell woman seeks revenge, accusing the man of illicit gains and planning to secure his long penitentiary term.
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Mackin- Samuel P. McPierson
Anna & Colored
Paris House
Blanchard Street
Witham
Russell
Anda
Prom
Draven
State Penitentiary
Diplomatic talks broken off over arbitration dispute
On January 20 the Washington press reports that diplomatic negotiations between Bowen and Castro collapsed after Castro departed Caracas to avoid arbitration. Bowen notified the State Department of Castro’s refusal to refer the asphalt dispute to a court of arbitration.
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Washington
Bowen
Ca Facas
Castro
Cap- Bowen
State Department
Tian
Pon Castro
Caracas
Suspect Nabbed in Maple Valley Store Robbery
I B Powers, suspected of robbing the H. E. store at Maple Valley recently, was caught this morning in Remcastle with the stolen goods. Local authorities traced the case to Newcastle where the arrest was verified.
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I. B Powers
H. E. Ms
Maple Valley
E. G. Johnson
First Avenue
Edward Hubbard
W. C. Hubbard
Phiney Avenues
Thirty-ninth Avenue
Ghent
Young Hubbard
Weather Spotter Forecast For Seattle Weekend Rain
The Weather Spotter notes probable rain tonight and Saturday with light north winds. A low of 39 degrees was recorded at 4 am, the coldest for the period, and preparedness advice includes rubber boots for expected heavy showers.
Will Be A Big One Will Be A Big One
The Ruther Home benefit gains momentum with President Wheeler of the Actors' union volunteering talent and planning. An early benefit date is set for next week with tickets encouraged to support Mother Ryther and her children on Denny Way.
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Ruther Home
Wheeler
Actors’ Union
Mother Ryther
Younsters
Denny Way
Charity appeal for mother Ryther by Petronella Barbe
A letter from Petronella Barbe expresses interest in supporting a benefit for mother Ryther and her orphan children. She offers to contribute and asks the Star to permit her assistance to help the planned fundraiser.
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the Star
Mother Ryther
Petronella Barbe
Promising violinist Miss Barbe visits local circles
The letter today introduces a young, pretty violinist Miss Barbe born in Holland who recently moved from San Francisco after a long illness. Her rising name in California spans solo and concert work, with studies under Bernard Mullenhauer and William Frederick Zech. She has performed with baritone Ho Mer Henly and others.
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Seattie
Miss Barbe
Holland
San Francisco
Bernard Mullenhauer
William Frederick Zech
Homer Henly
Strikes and Labor Unrest Sweep Multiple Cities
Labor unrest spreads as thousands join strikes in St. Petersburg and Kharkoff and Kiev districts. Demonstrations and factory seizures prompt troops to guard plants. Rioting feared with police reports of miners clashing with authorities and casualties in Mount Canis district.
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Butlloof
Mount Canis
Smoot Under Oath Details Mormon Life and Beliefs
Senator Smoot testifies about birth in Salt Lake City on January 10, 1862, marriage in 1884 to Alpha Elders, and six children. He describes endowment history, campaign actions in 1902, church guidance on duties, party shift from Democrat to Republican, and his stance on voting free of church dictation. He moved to Provo in 1872 and became an apostle in 1900.
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Washington
Smoot
Salt Lake
Abraham
Anna K. Smoot
Logan
Alpha M
Joseph Th
Bmoot
Provo
Smith
United States
Medford witnesses testify before federal grand jury
Stillwater Portland report notes K W Carter and C Ragsdale of Medford as victims of fraudulent timber cruiser operations Miller and Kincart on worthless claims. Charles B E Nichola editor of the Southern Oregonian and U S commissioner testified on how he acknowledged alleged fraud. Jury in George Sorenson bribery case still deliberating at 2 PM.
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Portland
Ore
K. W. Carter
C. ©. Ragsdale
Medford
Miller and Kincart
Charles BE. Nichola
Southern Oregonian
United States
George Sorenson
Hall
Orient-bound passengers aboard the Minnesota
Great Northern official F. B. Clark and Robert Hill accompany Mrs Blabon Hersey and Mrs Myde in Seattle before boarding the Minnesota for their first Orient voyage on a private car.
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F. B. Clark
Great Northern Company
Robert Hill
Mra
Blabon
J. W. Blabon
Hersey
Myde
Seattle
Minnesota
Officials Visit Seattle Railroad Link Event
Officials from the Northern Pacific Railroad including managers and department heads arrived in Seattle. Attendees named J pres fem of the Northern Pacific and M Hannaford, D Barrde, Gide Bae attended the event and discussed line operations.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
Seattle
Fem
Ilc
J. Baie
TE Ing & General Vna
Aty
Iining
M. Hannaford
D. Barrde
Rival barbers in Hillman City face assault trial today
W W Fletcher is tried in superior court for assault with intent to murder against rival barber BR H Wilson. The feud between Hillman City pair has bred months of enmity and a prior alleged stabbing attempt is in evidence. Superior Judge Tallman hears the wage on a bank suit against the Krug estate.
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W. W. Fletcher
BR. H. Wilson
Hillman City
Fletcher
Wilson
Smuperior
Tallman Io
American Savings Bank & Trust Company
Adolph Krug
Rainier Boulevard
Revolutionaries Riot in Moscow Province Buildings Dynamited
Tagesblatt reports a serious outbreak of revolutionists in Petrocgeonje in Moscow province Russia. Government buildings were dynamited. Police Chief Peti was shot and Magistrate Petis wounded. Troops finally quelled the rebellion.
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Ince
Moscow
Russia
Peti
Petis
Senator Mitchell Petitioned In Prayer At Capitol
Salem note reports Rev. W. H. Selleck of Sunnyside Portland prayed for Senator Mitchell in the house asking God to grant him strength to endure his trial and to clear his character of stain during the流 session.
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Salem
Ore
Mitchell
W. H. Selleck
M. RE. Church
Sunnyside
Portland
Fight the Meat Trust Formation Rumors Stir Local Trade
A report notes efforts to form a local meat trust company as testimony from today’s trial hints at resisting the meat trust. The fragmentary text suggests legal action and business maneuvers affecting local meat suppliers.
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