Levi Ankeny Elected United States Senator in King County Backroom
Levi Ankeny won the United States Senate nomination on a joint ballot amid a King County caucus split. Supporters of Preston protested as 12 King County members joined Ankeny, aided by Wilson and Allen factions, delivering a pivotal shift in the legislature.
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Levi Ankeny's Senatorial Delivery in King County Betrayal
Jan 20 Olympia reports Levi Ankeny to be elected US senator by a coalition of King County Republicans. The piece condemns betrayal by several King County senators who pledged to Levi Ankeny, detailing a sequence of pacts and staged votes to secure the result while preserving future leverage. It notes a tense fallout across Republican districts and the potential long-term political damage.
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Clancy Testifies On Gambling Ring and Police Role
Grand jury hearing reveals John Clancy detailing the Seattle gambling operations tied to the First ward, mayor Harmen’s circle, and police chief Sullivan. He claims he controlled blackjack games and demanded 20 percent tribute, while police orders shut down houses when funds were not paid. May Stanley and Fr. Blake testified on alleged police graft and extortion attempts connected to aiding or hindering prosecutions.
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Dunbar Granted Time to Move on Indictment
Horace B. Dunbar, Rainier Grand hotel manager, given until Feb 9 to move in the indictment. He faces charges tied to the Rainier Grand clubroom scandal alongside Mark Hof and William Paxson as reading of the indictment proceeds before Superior Judge Bell.
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Rural mail routes approved near Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Washington January 29 as Agent Element of the rural mail delivery system banned two routes leading out from the city It is probable that he will be a favorable report on the petition and recommended the establishment of the routes.
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Queen arrives with 100 passengers from California
A royal vessel brought Queen accompanied by Carson Clarke theatrical company with about 100 passengers from a California metropolis. The arrival drew attention to the harbor as officials noted the notable party and ship’s itinerary.
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Land For Sale Near City Limits At Six Acres
Six acres of level productive land six miles from the city limits on good county soil. Price $600 with $300 cash. balance due on or before three years.
Senate approves dome project on Columbia River in Washington
The senate this morning passed the act authorising the construction project along the Columbia river in Washington. The credentials of Senator Perkins of California for the ensuing term were filed.
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Snowslide Tragedy Claims Miners in Park City
Park City relief crews report a deadly snowslide yesterday at Quincy shaft area. Three miners were killed and several others injured as the avalanche swept from the high mountain above the shaft house into the valley.
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Hubbard Granted Divorce in Bupffala Court
Elbert G Hubbard, editor of the Philistine, was granted a divorce from Elbert G Hubbard on grounds of illicit relations with Alice Moore a school teacher. Moore was awarded $100 a month alimony. Hubbard is described as a prolific writer of moral outrage.
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Engineers Press Faulty Repairs on UP Locomotives
Omaha January 2 The Engineers' organization of the Union Pacific Railway led by Chairman Vrooman met with President Hart to discuss locomotive conditions. They claim non union boiler makers repair engines so poorly that enginemen lives are at risk during operation.
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Seattle Hardware Burglary Confession Linked to Dec 23 Theft
Alfred Gillis, a burglar, confesses entering the Seattle Hardware Co. store on the night of December 23. Arrested in Tacoma by Detective Tennant, Gillis was in custody on vagrancy charges and will be formally charged with burglary.
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Fight Local Electric Trust Sparks Beattie Rates Debate
The Seattle Manufacturers' Association moved to challenge the Seattle Electric Company at a 11 o'clock meeting in the Chamber of Commerce room. It backed a committee report urging competition, municipal plant options at Cedar Falls, and a franchise amendment to allow rivals to enter the field and lower rates.
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Hon John B Allen Dies in City After Illness
Ex United States Senator John B Allen died at his home after a brief illness of about 45 minutes. He was born May 18 184 in Crawfordsville Indiana and served in the Union Army. A long public career included U S district attorney for Washington and later senator. Funeral plans not set, King County Bar to meet to consider death impact.
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