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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
1
A chaotic interview record shows reporters detailing bribery claims and a web of political figures including Senators Piles Ankeny and Ballinger. The narrative unfolds around hotel lobbies in Chicago and discussions about the Republican platform and Senate seats.
George F Cotteritt asserts the Democratic Party united under William J Ryan aims to win Washington in November The candidate announces his bid for the United States Senate under direct primary laws and calls for disciplined party unity and vigorous campaigning The piece reflects 1908 political rhetoric and the Bryan Era call to action.
The Prohibition party convened in Columbus with over 1,500 delegates confident of winning about a million votes for their presidential candidate. National Chairman Charles R. Jones highlighted growth in dry towns and cities across the United States.
Mrs. Rhea Bullard of Milwaukee anxiously awaits news as she nears a reunion with her son Arthur Bullard after 14 months apart. Seattle witnesses and Chesley Towboat Company workers identified him under an assumed name, confirming he sailed on the Northland from Alaska weeks ago. Bullard left Michigan after a family quarrel and had been earning odd jobs while avoiding contact, with his mother seeking any update at 216 Spring Street. Direct Offer of 5000 Dollars Reaches Councilman Murphy Over Private Garbage Contract Influence.
United Press reports a heavy bombardment at Tabriz cutting messages, killing many and leaving the city in ruins. The attack on the inn area and surrounding structures is described with high casualties and widespread destruction according to received news.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a public notice involving engineers of a canal association and a person named Beattie. The readable items suggest a discussion or decision process related to a public works project at a canal, but details, names, dates, and locations are incomplete.
The Chamber of Commerce authorized a committee to examine municipal ownership of wharfage on the sound as a public necessity, amid the doubling of wharfage rates. Capt Powell notes the Lake Washington frontage will also be considered.
The British cruiser Indomitable with the Prince of Wales aboard collided with a barge off Portsmouth. Reports say the man of war is badly damaged though details are incomplete. Indomitable, Invincible, and Inflexible are famed sister ships planned as fast, heavily armed cruisers akin to later battleships.
Ambassador Thomas J. O'Brien, en route to Grand Rapids, Michigan, declares Japan is friendly to the United States and is using every effort to prevent emigration of coolies to the United States.
Councilmen Reveille and Murphy admit offers of 5000 to influence votes. John Cicoria linked as the bribe offerer to Murphy. President Gill plans to summon both councilmen to explain graft allegations and says Cicoria sought garbage information and sent a driver to meet Murphy. Cicoria denies offering money but confirms drivers asked him to help.
Honolulu prepares for a holiday as the American battleship fleet is expected tomorrow morning. Citywide lights and fireworks planned with a massive public welcome at Diamond Head. Officials say cocoanuts and fruit donations pour in for the sailors and many tours will showcase local beauty and industry.
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