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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1908

Page

5

Campaign intrigue and a pledged conflict in the ward

Darnell learns Mason will sign the Citizens' Safety league pledge amid Old Man and Ryan pressure. The Old Man reveals a plan for Mason against the independent, while Darnell’s presence shifts the balance. Mason resolves to sign, risking a split with the Democrats as Howe may operate freely in the eighth ward.

Rob Stewe Maronea Clideens Ryan Howe Rhatopi Mah Waa Mason Democratic Club Darnell Citizens’ Safety League O'Hara Baxter O'Hare Baxter Macon Milly Ryan Bob Howe Maagon Warda The Safety League Democratic Party Democrats Pepper

Canadian Pacific Railway Hotel Victoria Event

A note from January records mentions the Canadian Pacific Railway Hotel in Victoria hosting an event described as most charming by Garrow. Details are sparse in the fragment.

Victoria

Navy Yard Trade Notes on Ships and Dockyards

The item lists U. S. Navy Yard operations with ships including Oregon Wisconsin Nebraska Buffalo and training ship Philadelphia. It mentions mammoth dry docks torpedo boats and prison ship Nipice and notes boats depart Pier 2 Yealer Way Ames daily. Round trip price sixty cents.

U. S Navy Yard Oregon Wisconsin Nebraska Buffalo Philadelphia Mammoth Dry Docks Nipsle Yealer Way Ames

Briefs: Parker slams Bryan as Aiba recalled and more

Alton B Parker roasted Bryan in Albany calling him the man not wanted during 1903 campaign. Japanese vice consul Tenneji Aiba recalled. Judge Phillips ruled the Amalgamated Glass Workers Union restrained trade and its disunion ordered. Miner John Bagdon gravely injured at Wilkeson train yard. Tacoma federal building plans near ready for work. Five foot tall Penna Jaeger caught a burglar. NY fire department scandal. A bill to build 15 submarines for the Pacific at 5 million cost introduced. Cruiser South Definitive set to join service next Monday. NY meeting urged candidate to run for president.

Alton B. Parker Albany N. Y Bryan Parker Tenneji Aiba Portland Judge Phillips Cleveland Amalgamated Glass Workers’ Union John Bagdon Wilkeson Tacoma Penna Jaeger New York Flose Testa Congress Pacific Coast South Delectant Aes Bima

$6,000,000 Congress Office Buildings Rise in Washington

Exclusive Washington report describes two new office complexes for Congress, each costing $5,000,000 plus furnishings, covering a full city block. Details include private underground rail connections, suites for 397 members, private dining and barber shops, running ice water, private stairs and elevators, and secluded access to halls. Senate workspaces not yet under roof.

Seattle Star Washington, D.C Senate Chamber Hall of Representives Senate House Congressman Pumphrey Captwo Hall of Representatives

Government loans loom over banks as disasters, crimes, and reforms shake nations

A jagged summary notes Cortetyou’s loan calls on institutions, Walter Williams dies at Magdalena Bay in a coal loading accident, a boy pistol threat prompts security fears, the Japanese House of Peers convenes in Tokio amid conservative sentiment, counterfeiters threaten the clearing system, and prices or sums rise to five dollars on a risky market.

Walter Williams Saturn Magdalena Bay House of Peers of Japan Tokio Hogulam

Army Engineers to Inspect Canal

A party of army engineers reached this city last night and will inspect proposed work at Tacoma Olympia and Everett before returning to complete the Lake Washington canal plan. The board includes Col. Dante Lockwood Lieut. Col. B. Leach and Capt. H. H. Weber. They consider a coast inspection trip and note Seattle citizens' substantial canal subscriptions as a favorable signal in official circles.

Tacoma Olympia Everett Lake Washington Dante Lockwood 8. B. Leach H. H. Weber Seattle Lm Ie

Fund for Home Growing As Donations Increase

The Washington Children's Home Society fund for a new home stands near $6,000 with roughly $775 added in ten days. The largest single gift is $102 from Temple de Hirsch, and Japanese churches also contributed.

Washington Children's Home Society Temple de Hirsch

Layoff Follows Pipe Consignment for City Project

The arrival of a 30 inch pipe yesterday forced the layoff of about 100 workers on the Pike street to Tinton street job. A portion of these men were reassigned to other trench duties while openings were found.

Candidates debate before German American Republican club

Thirty five voters from the German American Republican club heard five of eight mayoralty candidates at the Oriental last night. John F Miller and John Humphries spoke on enforcement of laws and volunteerism, while P P Carroll and Lewis Levy addressed public service. others declined.

Republican Club Mocety Oriental Can John F. Miller John &. Humphries P. P. Carroll O. P. Oliver Lewis Levy W. P. Trimble Jingeap John KE. Humphries Judee Miller

Leftover discontinued styles offered at Shout cost closeout

A stock of rare second hand and slightly good condition, discontinued styles remains and will be closed out in a few days at Shout cost.

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