Platform principles and unity for a greater America
The document outlines Republican goals including railroad regulation, labor protection, equal rights for African Americans, public works, consumer protection, and strong national defense. It supports federal authority to enforce laws, extension of free rural mail delivery, road and waterway improvements, and international peace through trade, shipping, and a robust navy. It calls for statehood for New Mexico and Arizona, Cuban relations, Puerto Rico and Philippines governance, and the Panama Canal, aiming to keep government system and party in power to sustain progress.
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Heve
Jeoach Party
District of Columbia
Republican Party
United States
Iit
Root
South America
Mexico
Hague
Senate
Bureau of Mines and Mining
Cuba
Islands
Ein Td
Democratic Party
Greater
America
Fire Sweeps Beattie Box Plant Inflicting Major Damage
A blaze starting in the boiler room at Fourth and Spokane destroys the Beattie Box company factory and stock, with 300 feet of Spokane avenue bridge and 300 feet of the Northern Pacific railroad “Y” burned. Firefighters struggle with mud and poor water supply, while two lieutenants face an internal dispute. Losses cited include the Seattle Box Co. at $46,000, American Pile Driving Co. about $6,000, and road and bridge damage estimated around $35,000.
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Beattie Box Company
Fourth No. 8
Spokane Ar
American Pie Driving Co
Apokane Av
Northern Pacific Railroad
Fourth Av
George March
Box Factory
Fred Collen Rus
Seattle Lighting Co
Lunck
March
Maine
Bringherst
Mahiowe
Northern Pacific
American Pile Driving Company
Spokane Ay
Patrolman Maddox Dismissed for Lax Saloon Oversight
Patrolman L Maddox was dismissed from the West Seattle police force by Police Chief Irving Ward after a citizens committee complained he allowed women to frequent saloons and cafes. The investigation found he neglected to report conditions to headquarters.
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West Seattle
L. Maddox
Irving Ward
Maddox
Ward
Force
Navy Yard Traffic and Battleship Rhode Island Drydock
Navy Yard remains the Atlantic fleet home with the battleship Rhode Island in drydock. Boats depart ten times daily from Pier 2 at the foot of Yesler Way for round trips, fare 500.
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Navy Yard
Rhode Island
Yesler Way
Gotch in Seattle Prepares for July 1 Match with Dr Keller
Frank Goteh arrives in Seattle to train for his bout with Dr Keller on July 1 at Dreamland rink. He weighs 108 pounds and expects to reach 200 pounds, confident no man can throw him. Goteh and Kolter schedule a pre-fight meeting to finalize details and he defers referee choices to local reporters.
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Frank Goteh
Seattle
Dr. Keller
Goteh
Dreamland Rink
Geteh
Anti Injunction Plank Adopted By Republican Convention
Chicago reports show the Republican convention approved an anti injunction plank 35 to 16 after a long session. Labor leaders led by Samuel Gompers and John Mitchell criticized the measure, with Mitchell calling it ineffective and promising only a potential future change.
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Chicago
William H. Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Samuel Gompers
Oe Eeleperation
John Mitchell
Contested Guye Estate Opens in Seattle Superior Court
A probate dispute over the $700000 Guye estate pits widow Fliza W. P. Gaye and two stepsons against two other stepsons. Executors Roland H. Denny and John W. Gaye face questions on community property interests and real estate, with a July 2 court continuation before Judge George F. Morris.
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F. M. Guye
Seattle
Superior Court
George F. Morris
Roland H. Denny
John W. Gaye
Fliza W. P. Gaye
C. A. Keopfil
Guye
Charles FE. Plimpton
Keopfll
John W Gaye
Robert M. Gaye
Big cut on fishing rods at Halls store
A local notice reports a large price cut on fishing rods at Halls, located at 1111 Piret Avenue. The brief item indicates promotional sale details and store location.
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Halls
Wisconsin Delegation Leads Split Over Minority Platform
Minority platform planks favoring direct election of U S senators, railroad valuation, and campaign expense publication were debated but mostly defeated. Wisconsin delegates backed the minority report, while others split, with several planks rejected by wide margins and Cooper of Wisconsin defending the stance and tariff reforms.
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United Press
Chicago
Wisconsin
Minority Report
Resolutions Committee
United States
New Jersey
North Dakota
United Sates
Cooper
Congress
Alibi Kid Clyde Brownfield Begs Release From City
Clyde Brownfield known as Alibi Kid due to repeated escapes begs release and asks to be left alone. He was arrested on the waterfront after police spotted him near Pier A while walking with two plain clothes detectives. Brownfield, 24, has four highway robbery convictions and once suffered a gunfight in Vancouver after a Seattle escape, with accomplice Jack King. Brownfield will be released tonight on condition he leaves the city.
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Clyde Brownfield
Charles Tennant
Brownfield
Jeff McClurg
William Peterson
Pier A
Seatte
Vancouver
B. C
Jack King
Washington
King
Walla Walla
Mrs Horrer Wins Divorce Over Vanilla Extract Fetish
Mrs Goldie Horrer was granted a divorce from her husband Horrer by Judge A W Frater in superior court. The couple married on March 20 1908 and the marriage allegedly soured over an obsession with vanilla extract.
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Goldie Horrer
Horrer
A. W. Frater
Superior Court
Denver Return Tickets Offered by Oregon Railway and Navigation
Tickets priced at 55 dollars on sale June 18 from the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company. Return limit 29 days. Inquiries to Union Ticket Office No 608 First Ave. Agent E B Ellia Gent.
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Denver
The
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
Union Ticket Office
E. B. Ellia
Ose
Unclear account as Horrer seeks whisky and money
An affidavit claims Horrer, a baker earning $18 weekly, gave his wife nearly all income except $1 which she claimed and kept. He asserts she forced him to walk to work and disputes her handling of funds. The record presents inconsistent statements and incomplete filing details.
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Horrer
Chief Is Upheld in Dismissals of Two Patrolmen
The civil service commission sustained charges leading to the discharge of Patrolmen J. B. Peoples and D. Richards and backed the police chief's action. William Hallam, a stable helper, is to return to work with 30 days suspension for Peoples. Richards was dismissed May 22 for being off his beat in a maroon. appeals were denied.
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The
Civil Service Commission
J. B. Peoples
D. & Richards
William Hallam
Peoples
Toole
F. Richards
Seven milkmen to plead guilty in Beattie milk case
Seven milkmen are expected to file into Superior Court before Judge A. W. Frater on Saturday and plead guilty to conspiracy to raise milk prices in Beattie last fall. The Byvett Stray case was postponed again until Saturday and follows a jury finding A. Erickson guilty as president of the alleged trust.
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A. W. Frater
Beattie
Byvett Stray
A. Erickson
The
Trust
Frater
Erickson
Two Homes Destroyed by Early Morning Fire in University District
A morning blaze started by a defective kitchen stove destroyed two frame houses at 4614 and 4616 Sunnyside Avenue in the University district. Thomas Garvin awakened around 5 am and reported smoke soon after. the fire spread rapidly before firefighters arrived, leaving both homes burned to the ground. A nearby fishing rod sale notice appears at the end.
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University District
Thomas Garvin
Sunnyside
J. Fisk
Sunnyside Av
Actress on trial for killing her husband in jealousy
In San Francisco on June 18, Mrs Zena Pollard an actress accused of shooting her husband April 5 was placed on trial. The district attorney in a bold opening statement said she fired five shots at him. The defense claims a domestic quarrel led to an accidental self harm as he brandished a revolver. Witnesses say she rushed out and called for help after the shooting. For a time officials questioned her sanity.
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United Press
San Francisco
Zena Pollard
Electrocution at City Light Plant In Washington City
Harry McKinetry, UW graduate, was electrocuted at the city light plant. The incident occurred in the city and is being investigated by local authorities. No further details are provided about causes or consequences.
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Harry McKinetry
The
University of Washington
City Light
Mckinstry Fatally Linked to Electric Wire Accident
McKinstry, 21, a former Seattle Electric Co. worker now at the city light plant, was found leaning against high voltage wiring by D C Movers. Despite two hours of efforts by Dr Park Wits Dr Milton G Sturgis and staff, he died. He had graduated from the state university last year and was the son of W H McKinstry of 1316 Terry Ave.
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D. C. Movers
Movers
Park Wits
Milton G. Sturgis
Employes
McKinstry
Mooers
MecKinstrys
The
State University
Seattle Electric Co
City Light Plant
W. H. MecKinstry
C. 8. Gillespie & Co., General Contractors
Terry Av
Visit Rhode Island Battleship Dry Dock Display
Open to visitors daily at the pavy yard. The battleship Rhode Island remains in the dry dock for a few days more. Boats depart from pier 2 at the foot of Yester Way, ten times daily with a round trip fare of 50 cents.
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Rhode Island
Yester Way
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Porto Rico
Loys
Philippines
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Canal
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Seattle Box Co
Gotch
Roosevelt
Taft
Pioneer
Jack Brownfield
Police
Fredlund
Hornberg
Larson
Pike St
May
Hall
Century Furniture Co
N. W. Corner
Second Ave
Spring St
Crown Clothing Co
First Avenue
Priday
Dr. Hall
Neture
Thomas Simonton
Dr. S. S. Hall & Co
Wash
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