Piles Elected United States Senator on 13th Ballot
In Olympia on January 13, Samuel H. Piles won a near unanimous vote on the thirteenth joint ballot for United States senator. He received 125 votes to Foster 2, with totals 133 needed and Foster’s supporters switching to Piles after deal-making with J. Sweeny. The result ends Foster’s bid and consolidates Piles’ leadership of King county.
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John L. Wileen
Maloney
George Turner
Graves
Sharp
Levin
Sheets
Pierce
Foster
Sweeny
Spokane
Lee Johnson
Yakima
Dehncon
H. Pilea
United States
Wes
King County
Washington
Congress County
Eroe
Mie Firet
Pitteal
Grawn
Jones
Veater
J. D. Farrell
Raad
Een
Forloma
Bloody Battle in Rodman and St Petersburg Riots
Unconfirmed reports describe two battles between workmen and troops near Rodman Poland with heavy casualties among officers and soldiers and more than 100 workers killed. In St Peterburg a clash over corpses led to further arrests as authorities blamed the unrest on dissident groups. The death toll nears 700 with ongoing efforts to restore order and resume normal life.
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Workmen
Trope
Rodman
Poland
Yematoviste
Trepoff
St. Petersb
Hancer
Career of Sam H. Piles Chronicle in 19th Century Dates
Timeline traces Sam H. Piles from 1858 in Kentucky through 1906 election as United States senator. It records moves across states, schooling, law practice, Seattle city attorney tenure, marriage to Mary Barnard, partners, and his 1906 senatorial election by King County Republicans.
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Hon‘ Gione
Republican Party
Senate
J. B. Mey
Spokane
Charles II
Piles
Legislative Hall
Christian
Pierce
Foster
Pires
A. Falconer
John L. Wilson
Maloney
Stevens
George Turner
Horn
Livingston County
Aamenanee
Admiltio
Kansas
Humes
Dakota
Tavert
Arizona
Alaska
Snohomiah
Seattle
J. T. Ronald
King, Kitsap
Snohomish
Ronald
Mary Barnard
Henderson
Andrew F. Burley
Piles, Danworth & Howe
United States
King County
Weather Spotter Report Shows Cooler Temperatures Tonight
The note indicates tonight and Saturday will bring occasional rain, cooler air, and brisk south winds. It mentions the official low in the past 24 hours as 43 degrees recorded at 6 a.m. and references a forecast around the mid 40s.
Beattle Praised Seattle Harbor in Army Bill Debate
In Washington on January 27 the Senate praised Seattle harbor and local enterprise during Army appropriation discussions. Senator Gellinger lauded Seattle shipping and the port's spirit as the chamber debated provisions affecting private vessels and government support to the Philippines.
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Washington, D. C
Government
Seattle
Senate
Gellinger
House Provigten
Philippines
Dramatic Glose of the Contest in Olympia
In Olympia a midnight meeting at the old Herr place drew 28 legislators and Sweeny backers as Sweeny publicly rejected plans to buy votes. He declined any future candidacy and praised Barn Piles, vowing to support the King county man while denying a $5,000 vote-buying rumor.
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Sweeny
Piles
King County
Levi Ankeny
Seattle
Senate
Great Northwest
Foster
Pierce County
Spokane
Bweeny
Sammy Perkins
Perkins
Wilson
Kingly
John L
Olympia
Herr Place
Charles Bweeny
Fpokane
Fon Boas
Bam Piles
Charlies Bweeny
Genta
Visltors
Whariee Bweeny
Henianly
Gentilc
Longa
Bap
Lemen
Enid
Barn
Charles
Washington
Bam
Boo- Mane
Benator Kinnear
United States Senate
Nho
Ramplres
Bpokane
Alaskan Bill Signed to Fund Roads and Schools
President Roosevelt signed the Alaskan bill this morning allowing the territory to build roads and maintain schools funded by license revenues. The measure empowers local government to levy fees to support infrastructure and education in Alaska.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Tragedy in North Sea Brought Before Fishermen Court
North sea incident recounted as British steam trawlers were fired upon. Survivors and witnesses face cross examination by Aureia’s counsel, aiming to prove possible near approach by foreign torpedo boats unseen by fishermen. Russia’s counsel fail to sway the proceedings.
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Paris
Governor warns strikers to refrain from violence
The governor announces another proclamation urging strikers to avoid violence and promising peaceful entry for workers returning to work.
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KOVNO
Istrikers Return To Work Reval
The article notes a return to work after a strike in two factories. Night ended quietly with the city town dark as workers resumed duties. many had abandoned the strike movement.
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Reval
Indict Lawyers In Dodge Morse Divorce Case
The grand jury in New York returned a blank indictment against six individuals tied to the Dodge Morse divorce. The panel named Judge Furnam Troy and Abraham Hummel as counsel for Mrs. Morse and Mr. Dodge respectively. Furnam was charged with conspiracy and Hummel with subordination and perjury.
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New York
the Grand
Dodge-Morse
Furnam Troy
Morse
Abraham Hummel
Dodge
Furnam
Hummel
City approves ordinance on area ways and light stairs
The council passed an ordinance regulating area ways light stairs and drop stair entrances for the first time. Structures may be built only on the side where grade is under eight percent and near Union Pest and Fourne way gad Pourth avenues.
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Union and
Pest
Fourne Way
Gad Pourth Aveeo
Pest Atewt
Burglary Sentences Carried in Local Court
Soaked Ed. McDonald pleaded guilty to burglary in Superior Court and was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary by Superior Judge Griffin. He broke into the store of Lewis Dans at 202 Main Street. Frank Lee and FE. 8. Agi, two young burglars, were each given two years. Peter Litt was convicted of burglary and received five years. Arthur Sanborn, who testified against Joe Mitchell, pleaded guilty to larceny from the person and drew 30 days in the county jail.
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Ed. McDonald
Griffin
Lewis Dans
Main Street
Frank Lee
Agi
Peter Litt
Arthur Sanborn
Joe Mitchell
Senate orders Swayne presence for impeachment call
Congress in Washington directs Judge Swayne to be present when impeachment articles are called at 12:30 PM on February 13 in the House managers led proceeding.
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Washington
Dpd. C
Senate
House
Swayne
Naval committee backs plan for two battleships
The house committee on naval affairs adopted a construction program calling for two battleships of 16,000 tons each, while the administration proposed three.
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Washington, PD. C
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Administration
Jury Selection Underway in Weber Murder Trial
Auburn, Cal January 27 Two jurors were accepted F J Wall a fruit grower Gold Run and T W Berry a farmer Sheridan Ten tales men were examined with eight excused for cause before noon The defendant shows visible interest during the questioning as opinions arise on capital punishment amid circumstantial evidence.
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Auburn
Cal
Weber
F. J. Wall
Gold Run
T. W. Berry
Sheridan
Senate OKs 95000 for Alison cable extension
The senate yesterday accepted an amendment to the army appropriation bill providing for expenditure of 95000 to extend the Alison cable from Vie to Sovadberien.
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Washington, Pd, C
Senate
Sovadberien
Piles Family Reacts to Senator-Elect Victory at Home
The Piles household in Seattle buzzes with joy as Senator Sam H. Piles wins election. His children Ross Ruth and Mrs. Mary Barnard Piles celebrate with news of promotions and a toga plan, while Mrs. Piles reflects on the strain and pride of supporting her husband.
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Sam H. Piles
Olympia
Ruth Piles
Ross
Rosa
Rainier Heights
Agates
Ruth
Piles
Mrs. Piles
Lttle
Papa
King County
Seattle
Washington
Kentucky
Mary Barnard
Henderson
Blue Grass
Thieves Target Local Businesses In Recent Burglary Spree
Police report two burglaries last night including a butcher shop on Madison street and a main street property. Descriptions of suspects seens limited as officers continue to investigate amid a statewide political backdrop and unused leads.
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Madison
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