Taft to Win Nomination Seen At National Convention
Taft poised to secure about 577 votes on the first ballot, with Roosevelt aiming to disrupt via a convention fight. Delegates from California to Washington gathered as Taft’s camp and Roosevelt forces maneuver for seating contests, possible minority reports, and a bolt scenario at the Chicago convention.
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Charles D. Hilles
Roosevelt
California
Washington
Rocaevelt
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Taft Teaders
Joseph M. Dixon
Montia
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Seaior
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Los Anx
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Bolt
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Pennvelt
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Eight Found Murdered With Axe in Des Moines Home
A telegraph from Villisca, Iowa reports eight people slain at hardware merchant J. B. Moore’s home. The victims include Moore, his wife, daughter Catherine 9, sons Herman 11 Floyd 7 Paul 6, and Edith 20 Planche 17 Stillinger girls. Bodies lay as if asleep. no murderer found. bloody axe discovered upstairs with Paul and Floyd.
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United Preas
Des Moines
J. B. Moore
Villisea
Catherine
Herman
Floyd
Paul
Edith Stillinger
Planche Stillinger
Stillinger
Star Doctor Counters Fear With Calm Confidence
On page 5 the Star's physician discusses fear as a driver of distress and outlines practical steps to manage anxiety, emphasizing clear information, breathing techniques, and steady routines to reduce panic.
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Star
Overburdened by trouble a Seattle conductor shoots self
Discouraged by his wife s long illness and crushing debts F Brown a conductor for the Seattle Electric company shot himself in the left temple with a revolver at 10 this morning. He was taken to Providence hospital at the point of death. Mrs Brown denied domestic trouble caused the act saying he was a good husband and merely discouraged.
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F. Brown
Seattle Electric Company
Providence Hospital
Star’s Convention Coverage With Photos From Chicago
The Star reports on the great republican convention with stories and cartoons. Thousands of dollars are spent as writers and cartoonists in Chicago contribute pictures and drawings for today’s issue. The battle between Roosevelt and Taft is shown in vivid detail in this extraordinary conventi on coverage.
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Roosevelt
Vic
Dixon
Rocecevit
Star
Repub
Roosevelt Delegates Leave Seattle With Native Grown Big Stick
Western Washington Roosevelt delegates depart Seattle on the Milwaukee train for Chicago joined by Eastern state representatives. The party includes Judge Brady and Thomas Murphine among others, with Poindexter and Grinstead en route. A native grown Big Stick from Island County symbolizes their bid at the convention.
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Washington
Chicago
Milwaukee
BE. KR. Brady
Chehalis County
Richards
Oakville
W. T. Heeks
J. A Johnson
Thomas Crawford
Lewis County
Thomas F. Murphine
Robert Moran
San Juan County
Teeks
T. E
Loren D. Grinstead
Island County
Nina Armstrong
San Juan
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Taft Wins Four Indiana Delegates at National Convention
Taft forces win four Indiana delegates amid challenges in California and Indiana contests. Taft gains four at large delegates from Indiana while Roosevelt alleges fraud in Indianapolis primaries. Weather forecast notes fair, 62 at noon. Rebels attack American marines at Cuero mines near Havana with no casualties.
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Taft
California
Rosewater
Heney
San Francisco
Ths Point
Borah
Roosevelt
Indianapolis
Merrill Moore
Horace 8. Stillwell
Havana
Santiago
Edwin O. Mainwaring
Loopholes for Fraud in Gill Contest Hearing
Eyewitness testimony in Judge Albertson s courtroom outlined gaps in ballot box security during the March 6 election. Former Comptroller Bothwell and former Registration Clerk Gaines differed on storage the boxes were kept in and on when seals were broken. Gaines admitted keys were not locked for five days and could have been accessed by clerks. Attorneys for Mayor Cotterill secured permission to excuse University students from attendance and to hear their testimony tomorrow.
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Torneye
Gill
Albertson
W. J.bothwell
William Gaines
Bothwell
Gaines
Comptroller's Office
George F. Vanderveer
Lout
Ed C. Snyder
Vivian Carkeek
Supreme Court
W Lan. White
George Tennant
Walter Schaffer
Electricity Mystery At 34th National Electric Light Assn Meet
A 34th annual convention opener in the Armory draws 2000 delegates who joke about knowing electricity while admitting they do not. Festivities include color coded train specials, a reception for Chicago president John F. Gilchrist, and a street of electric marvels as booths explain electricity in plain terms.
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National Electric Light Association
Boston
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
California
John F. Gilchrist
Timbuetoo
Girl Wins Prize From Seattle Chamber Essay Contest
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce hosted a contest for essays on Seattle and Western Washington aimed at tourists homeseekers and investors. Misa Gladys Kelly aged 17 of 4210 Burkear won $30 in gold. Second prize of $20 went to 14 year old Katharine Crawford of 1424 Senecast.
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Publcity Committee
Seattle
French Women to Erect Titanic Memorial in France
Paris reports plans for a monument to Titanic victims funded entirely by women led by Countess Mario Venturini. An opera by American Algernon Boyeren will be staged around July 20 to raise funds for the effort.
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Paris
France
Mario Venturini
Algernon Boyeren
Pasco Bank Cashier Murder Suspect Arrested
A. R. Garvey, a contractor, was arrested in Pasco on charges of murdering Henry E. Christian sen, cashier of the Bank of Pasco. Christian sen died aboard a Spokane Seattle and Portland train after drinking whisky believed to have contained strychnine.
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Pasco
Henry E. Christiansen
Bank of Pasco
A. R. Garvey
Christiansen
Spokane
Seattle
Portland
Seattle public works values and hotel access rules
The text asserts Seattle water system valued at 25 million dollars and lighting at 6 million, with city parks valued at 6.4 million. It also mentions a letter of introduction required to visit the Claridge hotel in London and claims presidents are never quoted directly in newspapers.
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Seattle
Claridge Hotel
London
England
United States
Hodge: The state's most vital and picturesque figure
Read Books story on page 6 profiles Hodge as a central, colorful leader in state politics, highlighting his influence, charisma, and the branding around his public image. The feature surveys his career, impact on policy, and the media’s portrayal of his persona.
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Hodge
Trash Dispute Sparks Yard Contention
A quarrel erupts over yard waste with one resident insisting the trash in question did not come from their property and claiming the debris was tossed from the neighboring yard. The exchange centers on identifying the source and responsibility for the litter.
Cupid Record Cleqnnes Granted Since June
A brief note records Cupid numbers granted since June as of this morning, noting totals and approvals.
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Cleqnnes
Impeachment Charges Filed Against Judge Hanford in Seattle
Washington action accuses Judge Cornelius H. Hanford of drinking excesses and moral disrepute, plus eight misconduct claims from threatened abuses of injunctions to improper handling of cases. Norris of the judiciary committee will present the charges and a Seattle visit by a subcommittee is anticipated. PMID: The charges span personal habits and alleged judicial malfeasance including misuse of power and influence with corporations and individuals.
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Cornelius H. Hanford
Seattle
John H. Perry
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Congressman Norris
Hanford
Olsson
Berger
Norris
Archbald
Commerce Court
Beegin
State of
Augustus S. Peabody
Seattle, Renton & Southern Railway
Supreme Court of
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Congress
Dreamland Rink
Hi Gill
Frank H. Scobey
Messrs. Kerr
Mc Cord
E. S. McCord
James A. Kerr
Hanford Irrigation & Power Co
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