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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
1
A fragmented report notes a dramatic outcome in a local election with a large Republican slate and one Democratic ward winner. Names listed include John F Miller and Alexander McKinnon among Republicans, with sparse details on the event and location.
In a sweeping result Miller wins the mayoral race amid a strong Republican showing. The new city council has 17 Republicans and one Democrat, with key figures Murphy and Gill vying for council presidency while questions swirl about Chief Wappenstein’s likely resignation and possible changes to city offices.
Cleveland disaster at North Collinwood school reports 170 dead with 132 bodies accounted for by 2 pm. Fire began at 10:30 am from an overheated furnace. teachers Grace Fisk and Carrie Wiley died aiding students. Rescue efforts saved some, including 18 by hero Wallace Upton.
Mayor Moore says he has no regret over the election result and attributes the defeat to a strong republican majority in Seattle and opposition from the saloon element. He thanks The Star for its campaign support and encouragement during his term.
A letter signed Anarchists warns of bombing Wawaka near Goshen if 750 dollars is not delivered at a designated place and time. Officials forwarded the note to Washington and a vigilance committee will monitor trains for three weeks. Also, Fort Abbott 15, injured while coasting on Yesler Way toward the lake. he was taken to Seattle General Hospital.
In Cleveland at 3 165 p m a blaze trapped students and teachers. School principal Anna Moran described a orderly exit that failed at the doors, causing a deadly crush as flames swept the building. Officials fear more deaths as rescue workers tally bodies in the morgue and ongoing ruins.
John F. Miller, mayor elect, says the large Republican vote in Seattle confirms the result. He pledges to observe campaign promises and provide a square deal to all voters despite any bitterness from the race and notes the impact on the coming presidential election.
Fragmentary notes from Lincoln Nebraska report that William J Bryan plans to address the Nebraska state convention tomorrow. A form committee report will be revised after a conference to reflect Bryan s views.
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