Cotterill Files for U.S. Senate Amid City Garbage Bribery Plot
George F. Cotterill faces a bribery inquiry after a scheme to influence city garbage policy emerges. Investigators reveal two council members were approached with offers including a $5,000 payoff to back a bill and handle incorporation for a garbage firm. A telephone lure and in-person meetings are described as part of the attempted buyout. The affair centers on steering municipal waste management to favored interests and triggers broader probe.
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George F. Cotterill
U.S
Dribery
City of
Seattle
Org
Sifer
Atf
Terview
Cirs
Murphy City
Heimme Ft
Iman Murphy
W. H. Hines
J. M
Max War
Ik. Armatrong
Americans win big event as Melvin Shepard takes 1500m pace
London reports Melvin Shepard wins the 1500 meter pace final, giving the United States the top spot while British runners finish second and third. John J. Flannigan, a New York policeman, sets a hammer throw record of 176 feet 4 1 2 inches, with Martin J. McGrath also placing. The day features multiple cycling heats and swimming heats as Olympic events continue.
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United Press
London
Melvin Shepard
John J. Flannigan
New York
Great Britain
John J. Flanagan
Martin J. McGrath
C. Walsh
Canada
L. Meredith
England
C. B. Kingsbury
Cash Basis Debacle Over County Debt and Bond Sale
The county faced a cash basis failure as the 1908 bond issue to retire indebtedness was miscalculated by the commissioners and Clerk, leaving at least 300000 more debt than reported and forcing attempts to withhold the news while awaiting repayment timelines into March 1909. County Auditor Agnew aided by issuing statements to defend the board.
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Agnew
Gormley
Court House
Ters
King County
Mareh
Chicago
Frisco Dynamiter Criticizes County Finances and Tax Outlook
The piece argues the county faces rising indebtedness with an expected 1 mill tax increase next levy. It claims officials mismanaged funds, lowering a $300,000 reduction to leave the county $75,000 in the hole and projecting $260,000 by March 1. It warns homeowners would pay about 2 million more under a worst case, blaming the commissioners and county auditor.
Cotterill Files for U.S. Senate Seat in Washington
George F. Cotterill, Seattle state senator from a Beattie district, filed his declaration of candidacy for United States senator from Washington. He aims for the Democratic nomination and vows to canvass the state, rallying Democratic ranks and opposing the Republican nominee, whatever name he bears.
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George F. Cotterill
State Senate
Beattie
Olympia
United States
Wash
Cotterill
Seattle
Moore
Joseph Lyons
Piles
United States Senate
Water Famine Looms Over City Reservoirs
City faces looming water shortage as three reservoirs hold about 90 million gallons while only 23 million gallons enter daily. With daily use around 27 to 28 million gallons, reservoirs could deplete in ten days if weather stays warm. If consumption does not drop, the board may ban lawn sprinkling, affecting 6 million gallons used daily.
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Board of Public Works
Water Pressure Warning Prompts City Appeal
The water department urges residents to conserve to keep reservoir head high for firefighting. A recent fire in the restricted district exposed low pressure and officials warn halving sprinkling hours may be necessary if usage remains high. They stress public cooperation to prevent a disaster.
Unclear historical report on a July shooting incident in Redding
Fragmentary text reports a fatal shooting in Redding California with references to an attempted court action and named individuals. The legible parts indicate a violent incident and possible court involvement, but specifics and identities are garbled.
Woman in Blue Escapes from Missouri Asylum
Mrs. Miner Morris known as the "woman in blue" and sister of Congressman Hull escaped from the Missouri hospital for the insane in Farmington. She had been committed for treatment about six months ago after claiming an incident at the White House involving President Roosevelt and secret service men. She lowered herself from a window using towels tied together. authorities have no trace of her.
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United Press
Farmington
Miner Morris
Congressman Hull
White House
Roosevelt
Missouri Hospital
Morris
St. Louis
Negro Bound Over for Killing Woman in Canada
The preliminary hearing for Jim Jenkins, accused of murdering Mrs. Mary Morrison at Hazelmore, B. C., concluded in Vancouver. Jenkins was bound over to the higher court for trial as witnesses including Morrison’s little daughter and a Great Northern engineer identified him strongly.
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Bellingham
Jim Jenkins
Mary Morrison
Hazelmore
B. C
Vancouver
Great Northern Engineer
Man killed by lightning in Boise storm
Boise Idaho July 14 In one of the severest electrical storms this region has seen John Daly Jr a ranchman was struck and killed last night Death was instantaneous The lightning flashes lit the sky throughout the night causing citizens to stay vigilant for fires No great damage is believed to have occurred
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United Press
Boise
Idaho
John Daly, Jr
Presidential candidates for Prohibition party race
In Columbus Ohio on July 14, the Prohibition party opens its national convention with no certainty on the presidential nominee. Leading contenders include Pred F Wheeler Los Angeles Charles B Littlefield Maine Charles M Pollock North Dakota Co W Trickett Kansas City Glenn North Carolina and Hanley Indiana.
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Columbus
Prohibition Party
Pred F. Wheeler
Los Angeles
Cal
Charles B. Littlefield
Maine
Charles M. Pollock
North Dakota
Co. W. Trickett
Kansas City
Kan
Gov
Glenn
North Carolina
Hanley
Indiana
Former Seattle Man Injured in Quarrel
In a drunken quarrel at the Palace hotel last night, David Morrissey a local cigarmaker formerly of Seattle was felled by his companion Charles Manning a transfer driver. Morrissey head struck the tiled floor fracturing his skull Manning was arrested Morrissey had not lived in Seattle for over a year while here he worked in several cigarmaker shops.
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Vanc
Suly
Palace Hotel
David Morrissey
Seattle
Charles Manning
Manning
Morrissey
Editors Invited to Visit Seattle by Chamber of Commerce Team
The Chamber of Commerce and AYP invite editors to visit Seattle. Expo officials will extend the invitation to the National Editorial Association, which meets in Banff next month. The chamber will request the association widen its trip to include Seattle.
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Seattle
Chamber of Commerce
AYP
National Ruditorial Association
Banff
Chamber
Assmiation
Fiend on Trial Implicated in Plot to Kill Graft Witness
San Francisco July 14 detectives search for Peter Claudianes a 21 year old Greek linked to dynamiting Gallagher homes the chief graft witness. His brother John Claudianes confessed to the plan and to dynamiting multiple sites claiming a $5 000 share but offering few names.
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Peter Claudianes
James Gallagher
John Claudianes
John Claudlanes
Langdon
Peter
Gallagher
Claudianes
Bay Cities
Chico
Cal
J. Claudianes
No. 16
Byingtonay
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