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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1908

Page

8

Gowan withdraws from councilmanic race

Richard Gowan, candidate for Seattle city party nomination in the Third ward, withdraws from the race. This leaves ALA Booth as the sole remaining candidate for the ward nomination. The Republican contest remains between H. C. G, the incumbent, and F. M. Jeffrey, an attorney. The city party aims to unite behind candidates with primaries in the Tenth ward where John Wolfe and J. C. Rathbun contest the nomination.

Richard Gowan Seattle City Party Ala Booth H. C. GH F. M. Jeffrey Mr. Gowan Mawhew How Counceilmanic John Wolfe J. C. Rathbun

Alaska mining companies formed for four million dollars

Mooka reports Porcupine Gold Mining company formed near Haines Mission on Lynn Canal with 4 000 000 capital, bonded from John Malony and others, led by HL Conrad and H R Cluse. Big placer operations planned. Also Valder Gold Nugget Mining company formed with 75 600 capitalization on Bear Creeks Kenai peninsula by O H Sleeper W Amy and C W Williames.

Junray Mooka HL Conrad White Horse H. R. Cluse Seattle Porcupine Gold Mining Company Haines Mission Lynn Canal John Malony O. H. Sleeper W. Amy C. W. Williame Bear Creek Kenal Peninsula

Prosecution Defeated by Telephone Marriage

Earle Brown was arrested in Seattle two weeks after alleged thefts from his Helena fiancée. He escaped prosecution by marrying the bride over the telephone from his Helena home. The couple wed while Brown remained in custody with Miss Mollie Knfeldt in Helena.

Earle Brown Seattle Helena Mollie Knfeldt Brown Flannery

Miller Plans Three Speeches Tonight in City Campaign

John F. Miller Republican mayoral candidate will speak at Youngstown South Park and a Labor Temple smoker hosted by the Postal Clerks' association. Other speakers include P. D Hughes Robert Vane and F. H. Holsheimer with Miller Club forming.

John F. Miller Uecket Youngstown South Park Labor Temple Postal Clerks’ Association Angetond Angevine’s H Hallinger Adam EK Beeler F HH. Holgheimer Mil Dudley's Hall Miller P. D Hughes Robert Vane F. H. Holsheimer Miller Clube Hallard Syphers Hall John H Hart German American Republican Club Oriental Block

Strange argument used in behalf of Murphy

A Ninth ward Republican meeting urged re election of Councilman Murphy amid claims he dipped into the city general fund for public improvements in the north end. The session, called by George M Alnssee supporters, drew councilmen Revelle and Murphy who lobbied for Murphy’s nomination despite opposition from other ward rivals.

Murphy Revelle Mr. Murphy George M Alnssee Ninth Ward Councilmanico M. Downey W. A. Fatley Faen

Registration Opens In Precincts For Three Day Period

Registration for voters in precincts began this morning and runs for three days. Books were turned over to precinct clerks at city hall and will remain there until Thursday night. Friday registration at city hall is extended until midnight and continues through Saturday. Coxey and the unemployed are warned against mass meetings on the lake front next Sunday.

City Hall Coxey Universal Friend of Lake Front Manicipal Galvation Army Barracks

Flee From Bath By Dr Jen L Reitman

A Chicago report notes police concern over Dr Jen L Reitman who is described as more woeful than expositions and conversely better advertising for Seattle than battleships in a puzzling statement tied to the Washington Fire Insurance company and related events.

United Press Chicago Jen L. Reitman Seattle The Washington Fire Ingurance Company Eee

Tillman Brings Forth Pitchfork and Cabinet Photos

A garbled item mentions Tillman on a path with a pitchfork and cabinet photos. References include Washington, January, and an attorney general announcement, with scattered numbers and addresses.

Tillman Pitchfork Washington Jan Tor Tillman Vitésio

Senator Thiman Moves to Probe Railroad Coal Rule

The senator announced plans to suspend the coal rule after May and to introduce a resolution questioning whether the attorney general or any government officer has the authority to halt the direct demands of a law passed by Congress. He also plans to offer pertinent remarks on the issue.

Rairoade Thiman

Great Clearance Sale of Pianos Continues This Week

Massive piano clearance continues with new stock arriving as manufacturers push 1907 contracts. Kohler & Chase curate top brands like Paderewski Rosenthal Steck Fischer and Weber offering prices at or near cost for quick sale. Five carloads arriving early Thursday and Friday. customers may pay $10 to $25 or six installments via Kang Pay Plan.

Kohier & Chase Kohler & Chase Kohler& Chase Planon Paderewski Rosenthal STECK Fischer Kohler & Campbrell Weber Hardman Kaaba New England

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