Judge Hanford accused of intoxication during trial testimony
A Washington committee heard witnesses including Erickson and Brown who testified that Judge Hanford appeared drunk or sleepy in court and on streetcars. Erickson recalled three incidents over years where Hanford showed unsteady behavior and nodded off, with one witness noting the judge’s back turned to the jury as he reportedly “dead to the world.”
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33rd Ballot Gives Wilson 30 Vote Lead Over Clark
After the 33rd ballot the Missouri delegation unfurled a banner praising Clerk. Bryan confronted the stage causing a near riot as fists flew and police intervened. The ballot later showed Wilson at 4774 to Clark 447, prompting plans for Wilson’s likely nomination in subsequent rounds.
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Clark
Wilson
Crowns in Bay Incident Report Near Conklin
A missing person case at West 15th Avenue 7917 details a man, believed to have fallen accidentally while fishing with his father-in-law John. A search for the body was conducted hours after the incident.
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John
Senate unanimously extends appropriation window to July 31
The senate today adopts the house resolution to extend existing appropriations until July 31. Pretty Billie Burke discusses "Womanliness" to Seattle women, featured on page 5.
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Ashington
Senate Today
House
wrePreeenmrereer
Billie Burke
Seattle
Regina Tornado Kills Fifty, Injures Two Hundred
From Regina Saskatchewan reports say the cyclone last night destroyed much of the north side of the city. About fifty are dead and around two hundred injured with many in serious condition. Hospitals are overwhelmed and power was out. Rescue efforts face chaos as warehouses and churches were damaged. Dominion Day decorations linger as mournful signs remain.
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Waccana Lake
New Senator Appointed in Nevada to Succeed Late Nixon
Judge W A Mastery of Reno appointed to fill the U S Senate vacancy caused by the death of Geo Nixon. Gov Wingfield confirmed the action after years of bylaw and political maneuvering. The appointment follows business reasons cited by Wingfield for declining to serve.
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Reno
Nevada
W. A. Mastery
Reno Today
United States
Geo. &. Nixon
Wilson Up Five Votes On 80th Ballot At Little White House
Governor Wilson expressed satisfaction with a broad smile after telegram news showed him ahead of Clark by five votes on the 80th ballot at Sea Girt New Jersey.
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Sea Girt
N. JF
Gov. Wilson
White House
Clark
Convention adjourns after 26 ballots in Baltimore nomination fight
After a long struggle for the presidential nomination the convention adjourned at 1 a.m. Monday following 26 ballots. Champ Clark arrived from Washington to answer Bryan's charge of Wall Street support and demanded a retraction. Leaders sought a compromise all day Sunday but failed.
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Champ Clark
Baltimore
Washington
Bryan
Wall Street
Ballot-Counting Records At Democratic Conventions
The piece notes the current convention trails the 1860 record of 57 ballots with 11 delegates bolting and two conventions. It cites 1842 with 49 ballots for Franklin Pierce and 1856 with 16 ballots for James Buchanan, highlighting historic nomination delays.
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Duglas
Breckenridge
Franklin Pierce
James Buchanan
Depot Gateman Knows All Newlyweds At A Glance
Veteran ticket taker Herman Duebalis notes July mood as June grooms and brides stand out. He describes the newlywed look, spotting couples by clothes and facial expressions, and shares six rules brides and grooms use to hide their status.
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West leads guards raid on Milwaukee roadhouse
Governor West and Adjutant General Finger commanded 50 National Guard troops to raid the Milwaukee roadhouse near Portland Oregon. They closed the venue and posted a proclamation declaring martial law to enforce closure of resorts defying state authorities.
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Finger
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Milwaukee Roadhouse
Here
Weat
Portland
Weather forecast: rain tonight and Tuesday light winds
Occasional rain is expected tonight and Tuesday with light easterly winds. The noon temperature is forecast at 55.
Wilson Wins Democratic Nomination on 30th Ballot
The Democratic National Convention in Baltimore sidelined Clark as Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey clinched the nomination on the 30th ballot with a final 460 to 455 vote. Indiana delivered 29 Wilson votes, New York spoke strongly for Wilson, and protests erupted as delegates urged unity behind the New Jersey governor.
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Wilson
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Balloting tallies for Clark and Wilson across days
Readings show daily vote counts for Clark and Wilson with minor shifts in support. Underwood Harm on, Kern and Foss hold steady while absences rise in select entries.
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