King County Senates Split Over Presidential Candidate
A heated caucus in King County with Preston Ankeny factions stalled into talks about forming a coalition to back a candidate and address railroad pressure. Eight Republicans pressed for Preston while others urged loyalty to Ankeny. tensions rose over potential defections and future bargaining as city and state leaders weighed the fallout.
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Wilton
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Corbine
Cowitta County
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Mr. Wilson
Ator Okeamay
Walla Wailea
Preston le
Mr. Ankeny
Cotline
Gas Escape Suspected in Rhoads Death at Seventh Avenue Home
A well-to-do man, Rhoads, was found dead in his Seventh Avenue home after a gas leak and possible accidental ignition linked to a turned on electric light. Mrs Hansiman and a 9-year-old son woke to a strong odor and found Rhoads in bed. coroner ruled accidental death with gas and electrical factors under investigation.
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Francis
Rhoads
Seventh Avenue
Tis Roo Avenue
J. M. Han ’ Nelmair
Yenterday
Eliow
Hoye
Fenney & Stewart
Accdt
Hansiman
Eas Ae
Wes
Rheads
Citizens Light and Gas Company
Hkhoads
Sip
Pennsylvania
Portland High Water Worsens as Willamette Rises
Flooding grips Portland and surrounding valley as the Willamette River climbs over 19 feet. Waterfront wholesalers move to upper floors to protect goods while crews assess damage and relief efforts begin.
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Portland
Willamette River
Thre City
Judge Denies Motion in Hartiett Wife Murder Case
Superior Court judge rules on motion in the Hartiett murder case. Attorney John F Dore, representing Hartiett, argues the motion should be denied and contends the defense integrity of Mediagoat is intact.
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John F Dore
Bhipley
Boiler explosion kills eight men at Alabama plant
An explosion at the Southern Car Company boiler room in Birmingham, Alabama, injures over twenty workers. Eight men are reported dead with more injuries likely. Flying debris caused extensive damage and one fragment of the boiler was hurled about a thousand feet, with several more workers feared dead or unconscious.
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Tthe Southern Car Company
Watsonville
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John Brady
Mary Nugent
Brady
New York
Jersey
Westfield #ta- Sten
Jon Hern Prevemnet
Davie
Parest
Plainfield Hospital
No Gambling Crackdown In Dawson
In Dawson Y T police report the city has shut down poker games and slot machines in neon venues. Several convictions have occurred in the police court in recent days for conducting poker games.
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Dawson
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Busannes
Boat from Valdes to Seattle with coal cargo
A steamer Venture is en route from Valdes to Seattle with a cargo of coal. It left at nine yesterday in Victoria British Columbia and is expected to reach Seattle tomorrow afternoon.
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Victoria
B.C
Dan
Valles
Beattie
Eal
Yartth
Seattle
Strike of molders at Moran's sparks wage hours clash
Iron Molders Local Union No. 188 declared a strike against Moran Hires Company after 12 molders were paid and left work. The dispute centers on hours with nine hour workdays on the Pacific coast and a ten hour day favored to keep Moran in contracts, causing a standstill and underbidding tension.
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Moran
Moran Hros
Vancouver
Portland
California
Moran Brothers
John Hughes Narrowly Survives Railroad Ave Collision
John Hughes endured a close call after being struck by an engine on Railroad Ave Nue last night. Emergency crews responded, with Hughes treated for injuries and transported to a local hospital for evaluation. Authorities continued the incident investigation.
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John Hughes
Railroad Avenue
Madison Street
Nee
Hughes
Iheuse
Stewart & Holmes
Treasure Island Mystery Moves Toward Hidden Fortune
Fragmentary notes describe a plan to raise a large sum by tapping treasure in a land, with references to dividends, a looming loss, and characters Andy, Jawn, and Aunty Het in scenes of intrigue and confusion. The text hints at a dramatic risk to wealth.
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Andy
Jawn
Aunty
Het
Thirty Die In Jersey Railroad Wreck
A New Jersey rail crash near Graceful Grace Junction leaves thirty dead and many injured. The Royal Blue rear-ended the local train at high speed causing a fire and entombed passengers. Investigators search for unidentified victims and possible thefts at the scene.
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Grace
Royal Blue
City Council Rejects All Three Sewer Bond Bids
The Ballard city council rejected all three bids for the $20,000 sewer bonds approved at the last election and will await legislative action on a new municipal bonding bill. A warrant was ordered to pay for a team of horses released for the fire department.
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