Preston Still in the Fight Over Senate Seat in King County
The article describes Preston and Ankeny in a tense battle for a senate seat with King County’s votes key. Jacob Furth or John B. Allen may be substituted if Ankeny falters, while Furth gains momentum as a potential dark horse. Gov. Melville seeks railroad commission leverage to influence votes.
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Seattle
Jacob Furth
King County
Ankeny
Democrats
Preston
Perhepe
Ted
John B. Allen
Wilson
Jacol Purth
Gynt
Furth
Wileen
Epstaire
Meliride
Railroad Commission
Political maneuvering in Washington state senate race reported
The article details last night’s lobbying in the Washington state senate race with Ankeny Preston and Wilson-Wary involved. It notes Ankeny’s caucus call and the push to 69 signatures to bind the action, as King County factions threaten a potential deadlock or shift in senatorial choice amid railroad influence concerns.
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Ankeny
Preston
Wilson Awary
Railroad Commission
King County
Hut Ankeny
Preeton
Anatl
Welsh Senator Defies District Wishes Over Railroad Commission
A delegation from Pacific County visits Senator Welsh to urge voting for the railroad commission bill, citing voters' instructions. Welsh, a supporter of the Walla Walla senatorial candidate, plans to oppose the railroad ticket, prompting opposition from his constituents and ongoing debates about adherence to instruction.
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Olympia, Jan
Pacific County
Gaye
Weleh
Hieistrict
Welsh ix
Walla Walla
Welsh
Railroad Commission
Conatare
Penater Welsh
Legislature Introduces Sea Coast and Library Bills in Olympia
In Olympia the house and senate debated new measures. Megler proposes a sea coast tax for common schools within one mile of shore. Jones seeks 10000 for free traveling libraries. Lewis backs annual boat safety and conduct bills. Davie in the senate supports governor appointed arbitration panel of three to settle disputes.
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Olympia
Megler
Wahkiakum
Washington
Pacific
Uy Jones
King
Lewis
Senate
Davie
Pierce
Hungarian violinist Paul Mery commits suicide in city
Paul Mery a 42 year old Hungarian violinist died after swallowing carbolic acid on the street at 4 this morning. He had been dissipating for some time and was known in musical circles.
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Ban Francisco
Paul Mery
Hop sales record at North Yakima mark early market
In North Yakima on January 4 two hop deals were reported. BK Thompson sold 2 bales to A Poole at 26 cents and John L Marriney sold 51 bales to S Huntington at 26 cents. These were the first sales of the year and some expect prices to rise to 28 cents within days while others doubt a sharp rise.
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North Yakima
BK. Thompson
A. Poole
John L. Marriney
Huntington
Colex
Canal treaty cash payment for Colombia argued in senate
The canal treaty sent to the Senate proposes a cash payment to Colombia of 16 million dollars and annual rents after nine years of 200 thousand. It outlines a 100 year lease of six miles wide with U S police and sanitary jurisdiction while Colombia retains sovereignty in name.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
Colombia
United States
Assault on a Woman Near Chartes Street
Mrs. Berteleson, wife of a private police patrolman, was assaulted near her home at Chartes Street and Twenty sixth Avenue South after dark. A tall, well dressed robber knocked her down, gagged her with a kerchief, and bound her with rope. He searched her purse for money, took $4, and fled leaving her frightened and bound until a neighbor freed her. The incident raised concerns as police investigation was unclear and the husband was questioned.
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Mark Barteleson
Chartes Street
Twenty Sixth Avenue South
Mra. Bertelesen
Hertelsen
Myre
Bertel- Fen
Letter Scene Shows Suitors Seek Matrimony Through Correspondence
A 22 year old Hagland woman’s letters draw suitors as advertisers and hopeful husbands compete for a home. Women press for interviews while others wait for a chance at marriage, amid a flood of incoming mail.
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Mille
Hagland
Cabital
Llewellyn
Grand jury eyes fugitives and Seattle vice corruption
Grand jury witnesses mock the prosecuting attorney as lawmakers consider funds to extradite fugitives. Seattle’s vice crackdown expands with investigations into gambling in saloons, prostitution houses, and alleged police bribery as the police department inquiry continues.
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Beatt
Gils
King County Delega
Grand Jury
Sally de
Seattle
W. Cusomie
Guilty Verdict in Conspiracy to Undermine Unions
Jury convicts Jacob Jabaeton William Man Hoppe and Thomas Christy of conspiring to wreck union activity. Executives of Mouldercunton’s wrecking crew plotted to disable non union workers, with pay of up to 25 dollars per injury. A witness testified intent to murder a non union foreman and dynamite a plant during a strike.
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Jan
Jacob Jabaeton
Wiliam Man Hoppe
Thomas Christy
Moulderc Unton
Senate to reconvene for final statehood vote
In Washington the senate plans an all night session Monday to press the omnibus statehood bill amid Quay’s push for continuous session until a final vote arrangement. Hearings on the Leewler bribery case continue with witnesses Dublin McCullagh and ex-Congressman Quigg denying offers of money or improper influence.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
Quay
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Leewler
Apustant
Dublin
New York
Leasier
Doblin
Legster
Quigg
Berry
Holland Beat Company
Leester
John McCullagh
Leaster
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