Campaign to Bring National Republican Convention to Seattle
Colonel May leads Seattle bid to host the 1908 Republican National Convention on old university grounds public market and auditorium project. He plans eastward talks, letters of invitation, and meetings with national committee members to secure support. The effort stresses Seattle’s suitability, potential economic impact and civic pride.
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Republican Nation
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Bio
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Republican Party
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Republican Naional Committee
Rioters Shot Down as Strikes Enter Crisis in War Zones
Reports from St Petersburg on January 28 claim the government plans to concede several worker demands, including an eight hour day with wage increases while War Saw municipal authorities meet with manufacturers to settle a nationwide strike. Moscow notes 20,000 still on strike as newspapers vanish. London reports Father Gapon to be hanged after injuries. Libau notes a wartime proclamation urging workers to return to avoid harsher measures as troops disperse bakery looting.
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ST. Petersburg
Nion
Warsaw
Moscow
Riots and Troops Clash in Meir Co Works and Warsaw
REVAEL Jan 28 The strikers attacked Meir Co works today Troops fired on them killing and wounding several In Warsaw Jan 28 strikers who had broken into liquor stores clashed with police Government troops charged the mob firing killing two and wounding seven Dead reported in dispute though later questioned. In St Petersburg quiet returns as authorities consider measures and possible state of siege for a short period to restrain revolutionary activity.
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Petition for czarinas call for national assembly in Moscow
A Moscow telegram says nobles drafted a petition asking the czarina to summon a national assembly at Zmisky Beobor, an assembly only convened in national danger and including nobles burgesses and peasants. In Riga a day of unrest leaves 46 dead and 60 wounded from Thursday’s clash. workmen march, students agitate, no papers published, and Cossacks reinforce the garrison.
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Moscow
Zmisky Beobor
Riga
Weather Spotter Forecast Toward Warmer Weekend
The Weather Spotter notes Tonight and Sunday bring occasional rain and light to fresh east winds. A thin hand clocking in at six reports the low temperature for the past 24 hours. trees and sky show warming. The thermometer rises at 6 this morning with a promise of warmer weather.
Seattle Electric loses pole permit in city plan
The board of works rejected Seattle Electric's request to erect 100 poles citywide. Following Franchise Inspector Wheeler's recommendation, the board said poles would conflict with the city plan to build its own line. The city will install poles at its cost and offers the company a lease on several arms. The company refused to erect poles where the city claimed the right to use one or two arms.
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Electric Company
Jurors Added In Weber Murder Case At Auburn
Seven jurors were selected by mid morning in the Weber murder case at Auburn California with the court adjourning until Monday at 9. The judge ordered 17 more talesmen to be summoned returnable Tuesday morning. Selection expected to wrap by Wednesday noon.
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Presbyterian Church Faces Damages Over Fourth Avenue Grade
The board of works moved to block excessive damages sought by First Presbyterian trustees from the Fourth avenue regrade. A permit to repair the church was refused until agreements are set, fearing higher claims after regrading if repairs are delayed. Roof repairs were allowed to prevent rain damage. A joint board of architects will assess damages before granting general repairs.
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Fourth Avenue
Fourth Avenue Io
Navy bill recommends coast collier not built on Pacific yard
Washington Jan 28 The navy appropriation bill excludes building a naval collier at a Pacific coast yard. Secretary of the Navy says equipping a Pacific yard would cost about 400000 dollars. The bill recommends contracting the collier’s construction on eastern waters instead.
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Navy
Pacific Coast
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Pacific
Family celebrates senator elect and son’s promotion
Washington rejoices as Samuel H. Piles wins a United States Senate seat and his son Ross Barnard Piles, 12, earns a milestone by finishing a promotion in school. Ruth Piles cheers, while Sammie, age 7, aims higher, saying he wants the presidency and to live in the White House as a cowboy.
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Uel H. Piles, Jr
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Dollar Steamship Cargo Seized by Japanese Forces
The steamer M S Dollar, operated by Dollar Steamship Co, sailing from San Francisco to Moji with contraband of war, was captured by Japanese forces near the northeast of Japan. The cargo, valued at about 80,000 dollars, was believed destined to Vladivostok for the Russian garrison, with the Dollar itself valued around 200,000 dollars.
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Vladivostok
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Secret Service
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Thebe
Salmon Eggs Sent to Maine by Baggage Car
Special to The Star Everett January 28 A baggage car loaded with salmon eggs left last night for the Penobscot river in Maine. City Treasurer Alex Keay will appeal to the British consul at Seattle to locate his brother Charles Keay who has not been heard from since the war began. The Bar association adopted resolutions on Judge Delaney's death and attended the funeral under Masonic auspices. A telegram reports the death of Fred Craager in Palibankas Alaska.
Russian Offensive Deepens Across Front in Mukden Area
A general engagement spans the front except the left flank as Russians press Jan 25 to 28. About 1,000 wounded at Mukden and Harbin hospitals, hundreds of Japanese captured, and a large Japanese transport train seized by General Mishankov’s cavalry. Casualties at Sandepa total 1,000 with 45 officers and 100 men killed or wounded.
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