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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1908

Page

8

Russell Calls for Clean Campaign in Local Primary

Russell urged supporters to run a clean straight campaign for the Republican nomination. He praised broad backing, pledged to win honestly, and asked friends to avoid personal attacks while uniting Republicans citywide after the primary. Other speakers included Josiah Collins and James Winkistone.

Jindulge Repubican Nomines Josiah Collins Russell Campaign Committee Russell James PF. Winkistone Joseph Schlumpf Everett C. Ellis

Miller Confident of Final Result in Milwaukee Campaign

John F. Miller the Republican mayoralty nominee grows confident as canvass figures show strong Miller sentiment. He claims half the GOP vote will go to him, with large majorities expected in the Third Seventh and Eighth wards. He will address two north end rallies tonight with several speakers.

Butler John F. Miller Republicas Miller IL. O F. Ball Fremont Mr. Miller Hr. Mallinger Hi. T. Granger Adam EB. Beeler M. W. Lovejoy Thorne’s Hall Green Lake P. D. Hughes W. Harrington Robert Grass F. H. Holsheimer Howard M. Hall

Residence dispute delays Rexinger in ward primary race

Fred Rexinger, Republican candidate for Thirteenth ward councilman, briefly withdrew claiming two year residency but later re entered after lawyers confirmed his legal residence. He had moved belongings to Ballard storage while evaluating Ballard as home and Fremont property that October. Opponents argue he did not reside long enough to qualify for the primary.

Fred Rexinger Thirteenth Ward Scott Calhoun Rexinger Fremont Ballard Co Te Storage Company When & Man

Trimble and Miller clash over mayoral qualifications

In a Mil ler meeting in the Twelfth ward Ox car L Willett attacks Mr Trimble. He says the mayor should be a lawyer and a business man but asserts Trimble lacks both qualifications. He questions whether Trimble can deliver value for a dollar while contrasting John F Miller’s stance on taxation and governance.

Sunday Dinner at Stevens Hotel Cafe

Regular Sunday course dinner offered at Stevens Hotel Cafe at noon for fifty cents. Meanwhile plans and estimates for plumbing work are under consideration with Modern fixtures advertised at fair prices. G Hoe Plumbing Co, 221 Pine Street.

Stevens Hotel G. H. Oe

Registration Falls After Rush to Close Books

Yesterday registration numbers show about 62 voters registered, roughly half the daily average since books opened. Books will stay open six more days and close Saturday night for the primary election, then reopen for the regular election.

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Russell Urges Clean Campaign At Russell Meet

George F. Russell told about 200 Rosesell supporters last night in the Halley building that there is no place for mudslinging or personal attacks. He urged a united Republican banner after the primary to rally behind the party’s candidate. Short remarks were delivered by Josiah Collins James Hinckistone Joe Schrumpf and Everett C Bitte.

Russell Eglleg Fe Poe George F. Russell Halley Rosesell Organisation Josiah Collins Ruseel Committee James Hinckistone Joe Schrumpf Everett C. Bitte

Entitled to Place on Primary Ballot

Scott Calhoun advised Comptroller Carrell that Dr A R Steiner of Ballard is entitled to a place on the socialist primary ballot of the Thirteenth ward despite not being enrolled in the party. The primary law requires only declaration of party membership, not formal organization affiliation.

Scott Calhoun Carrell A. R. Steiner Ballard Thirteenth Ward Socialist Party

Locomotive Engineer Kills Six In Mob Scene At Work

In Baku TransCaucasia a locomotive engineer, chased by laborers after a fatal crash, opened throttle and sped through the crowd, killing six and wounding fifteen. The incident occurred as the crowd mobbed the train crew following the deaths.

United Press Baku TransCaucasia

Ermine Creates Stole Cape With Four Winged Hat

The description details an ermine made stole cape featuring 40 inch pads rounded corners and a collar. A white satin felt hat complements the set with four long wings in black and white.

Ermine

British Columbia Salmon Pack Totals Reported

Vancouver BC reports coastwide BC salmon pack figures for January with totals by species including Sockeyes 314074 Red Kings 23159 White Springs 2929 Pink and Chum 113740 Echoes 87900 and Steelheads 683 totaling 547469 cases. Alaska delegates Cale and Governor Hoggatt clash in Washington over postmaster nominations for Skagway and Valdez.

Vancouver B. C British Columbia White Springs Alaska Cale Hoggatt Washington Skagway Valdez

You Cant You Cant Hing for Less at Theodore Wilts Co

An advertisement from Theodore Wilts & Co. at 1008 Lat Ave promotes lower prices on sporting goods and hardware with emphasis on cheaper options for every grade and quality.

Theodore Wilts & CO

City Party Eyes Sticker Plot Ahead of Primaries

Seattle City Party leaders report rumors that opponents plan to paste stickers over Mayor Moore on primary ballots to disrupt his reelection bid. They warn such acts would be limited to a few precincts and urge high voter turnout to counter the plot. A City Party meeting is set for Saturday at the Bank Building headquarters to plan turnout and post primary organizational work.

City Party Moore Seattle City Party Marty Gity Bank

Abolish Barmaids Debate Sparks in England

English debate heats over abolishing barmaids as a move led by women draws protests. House of Commons considers the issue amid broader wartime tensions. Delegations press Gladstone, who rejects ending barmaid employment while women persist in the campaign.

Herbert Gladstone House of Commons Maida

Burns Anniversary Program at Moore Theatre Next Wednesday

The Burns anniversary program and Moore theatre event list includes speeches by Matthew Dow and others, songs by Grace Davenport and Rose Reid, dances by Caledonian troupe, bagpipe pieces by Vancouver pipe band, recitations by J B Thomean and J B Thomson, and audience participation with Auld Lang Syne.

Moore Theatre Matthew Dow Vancouver Pred Butler Herrin Grace K. Davenport Caledonian Troupe RB. Haddon Balloch Myle B. Waddell J. B. Thomean Rose Cousins Reid Scotland J. B. Richards Vancouver Pipe Band John

Perkins Daughter Keeps Secret Romance of Senator’s Daughter

OAKLAND California January 25 United Press reports Miss Pansy Perkins daughter of U S Senator Perkins and Cleveland Baker son of Mr and Mrs George W Baker are engaged to be married. Romance began in school days and formal announcement is delayed. Cleveland Baker now in Nevada mining with brother Ray Baker, family long in Silver State. Baker Sr once counsel for Southern Pacific.

Ey United Press Oakland Cal Pansy Perkins Naer U. S Cr. Perkins Cleveland Baker George W. Baker Nevada Ray Baker Silver State Baker, Sr Southern Pacific Company Central Pacific Railroad Dakers

Whisky Ring Loses Grip On City Politics

A faction led by Henry Heck and Frank Mullen failed to secure the Republican mayoral nomination as Charles Burnett refused to withdraw. Their plan to control council members and saloon interests collapsed amid campaigns dissolving, with Burnett staying in the race and other nominees facing misfortune. The group now signals distress as their influence wanes and church services are noted for Sunday.

Charles H. Burnett Pike St Henry Heck Frank P. Mullen Arnold Zbinden Mallen Heck Burnett James T. Metcalfe King County Republican Club Alex McKinnon Louise Wibert Charley Burnett Charley

Five Boys Ax Sale With Various Prices

The ad lists several axes including Vulcan hand bittted and Boy's axes with prices from 1.00 to 1.75. Describes hickory handles and tempered blades, noting sale pricing through a period.

Harriman and Gould Go From War to Peace in Rail Rivalry

E H Harriman and George Gould have agreed to bury the hatchet and end the California railroad feud between their Southern Pacific and Western Pacific systems. A New York ratified treaty calls for no more fighting, settlement or dismissal of Oakland waterfront and right of way disputes, and mutual traffic-rate cooperation under joint management.

United Press Sancisco E H. Harriman George Gould Harriman Southern Pacific Gould Western Pacific California Mewsers Herriman New York Oakland United States Supreme Court

Famous Woman Arrested in Notorious John Martin Case

Mrs. John Martin a nationally known figure tied to the John Martin will case and the Baby John incident is arrested in Redding California on arson charges. She allegedly burned a cattle barn on Brown Creek near Weaverville on January 7 resulting in about $2,000 in losses. The barn belonged to Mrs. James Morris a key witness in the famed will dispute. Baby John a 16 year old linked to the case was bound over to the superior court after a lengthy preliminary examination. Mrs. Martin acted as his counsel and pursued witnesses to burden Trinity county.

Prancisco John Martin John Redding Cal Brown Creek Weaverville James Morris Will Aby John

Motorman Paul Kelly Convicted of Manslaughter

New York January 26 Paul Kelly the motorman in the Winth Avenue elevated wreck that killed 16 people on September 1 1905 was found guilty of manslaughter in the second degree last night. The jury urged mercy in its verdict. The derailed train struck a curve at Fifty third Street and Ninth Avenue and one car tumbled into the street as Kelly fled to San Francisco where he was later arrested.

United Press New York Paul Kelly Winth Avenue Kelly Fifty-third St Ninth Av San Francisco

Seattle man Victor Tillman ends life in Tacoma hotel

In Tacoma on January 25, Victor Tillman, a Seattle man visiting the Richland hotel, killed himself with a razor in his room. He left no identifying papers to confirm his identity, though a laundry slip bearing the name Victor Tilman was found with the body.

Tacoma Victor Tillman Richland Seattle Victor Tilman

Missing Florence Phillipa Reported By Mother

Florence Phillipa 21 a telephone operator at the American hotel Pike street and Fourth avenue was reported missing last night by her mother at Rainier Avenue 2327.

Florence Phillipa Pike St Fourth Av Rainieray

Soap Lake Salve Promises Relief for Eczema

Advert reads that Soap Lake Salve relieves the distressing eczema cases and is available at all druggists. The copy emphasizes quick comfort and broad distribution, urging readers to seek the remedy through local merchants.

Gee

Owls to Meet at Maccabee Temple Tomorrow Night

The Order of Owls will hold an important meeting tomorrow night at the Maccabee temple. Members are urged to attend for updates and decisions.

The Order of Owls Maccabee Temple

Coffee Grocer Ad Promises Refund If Customer Displeases

An advertiser states that if a customer dislikes the product the grocer will be paid back. The quirky line emphasizes customer satisfaction and refunds.

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