Roosevelt Still Strong in GOP Move Then Taft Nomination in Doubt
Washington May 18 A swift shift in the political scene shows doubt about Taft securing the Republican nomination as Roosevelt looms strong. The lagging effort of Cannon Fairbanks Knox Hughes at Chicago and party elites signals alarm and a hoped Roosevelt backup by allies to block Roosevelt’s momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Taft
Roosevelt
Erice
Cannon
Fairbanks
Knox
Hughes
Chicago
Ald
Nominate Roosevelt The Capital Whisper Network
The piece discusses a choice between continuing Taft or shifting to Roosevelt as nominee. It argues against a Taft led eight years, predicting a new reformist regime if Roosevelt rises, and warns of reactionary cannons opposing him. It notes fear-driven efforts to push the convention toward Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Taft
Congress
Cannan
Ia Roosevelt
Senate
Cannons
Paynes
Dassella
Aldriches
Hales
Idaho Democrats split as Dubois faction loses in primaries
United Press report from Boe Ida May 19 notes anti-Dubois Democratic candidates swept Ada county and most Boise precincts while Dubois delegates remained in Washington county. Idaho county results kept Twin Falls convention outcome uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boe
Ida
Ada County
Boise
Nee Peree
Kimore
Hoolee
Eed Dubois
Weabhington
Idaho County
Twin Falls
Reopen Park Negotiations Move to Sell Ravenna Park
A park sale proposal for Ravenna Park resurfaces as a delegation from the Women's Federated Clubs and local improvement groups meets the city park board. Homer M. Hin and A. Warren Gould present, with Mrs. W. P. Harper and Mrs. J. H. Jennings leading. Commissioners Cheasty and Frink named to receive any communications. The board passes a resolution praising EF Haine for past service. Haine resigned last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravenna Park
Park’ Board
Federated Chiba
Homer M. Hin
Improvement
Ubs
A. Warren Gould
Tech
W. P. Harper
Federated Clubs
J. H. Jennings
Associated Elube
Cheasty and
Frink
EF Haine
Haine
Kingdon Gould's College Graduation Hindered by 3-Year-old Kidnap Attempt
Kingdon Gould son of George Gould failed to graduate from Columbia University as mining engineer this year. Reportedly the incident traces to a 3-year-old freshman year attempt by sophomores who tried to kidnap him. Gould drew a pistol and fired over their heads, causing hesitation to attack. A new line of ladies' sweater coats is noted at Piper and Taft's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Special Services
New York
Kingdon Gould
George Gould
Colambia University
bin Young Gould
Piper & Taft's
Student forfeits degree after harassment at summer school
A student who faced ongoing harassment from fellow pupils at the summer school of surveying and railroading in Ditchfield Conn refused to attend the last two years. He has now forfeited his degree and plans to depart for Europe with his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ditchfield
Conn
Europe
Hart Back in County Jail After Jail Break
Capt. of Police Wef Laubacher and Deputy Bert Thompson brought Frank Hart back to the county jail this morning. Hart escaped on March 17 1896 when Tom Planck robbed the jailer and freed several prisoners. He awaited appeal of a Walla Walla larceny sentence. It will be fifteen years next month since the escape. Mart was arrested in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wef Laubacher
Bert Thompson
Ccity
Frank Hart
Tom Planck
Hart
Walla Walla
Mart
Kansas
Theft Report From Sleepy Room Stage in City
Peter Skulich of 418 Eighthay 8 told police yesterday afternoon that while asleep in his room shortly before o'clock a watch and nugget chain were taken from his person. He believes four other men were present and may know something about the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Skulich
Eighthay
Skulich Maya
Willie Behnke Seeks World Tour Prompting Arrest
Withe Behnke, 18, son of Kenny Behnke of 18 Tth Ave B, telephoned claiming he was tired of living at home and would go out into the world. The father quickly requested Willie be arrested and held until he can be persuaded to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Withe
Kenny Behnke
Inet
Mr Behnke
Willie
Burglars Driven Off In Repeated Home Intrusions
Mrs. Metd at 1021 4th Ave N reports a burglar was deterred by a faithful guard dog, the third such incident in three weeks. Acting Sergeant Kennedy records Mrs Cleere of 6003 First Ave N as frightened by a lone intruder. Mrs Wishow of 423 Benecott notes two men trying to force entry around 10 pm Saturday. they fled before capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. BP. D. Metd
4Th
Ay. N
Frank Kennedy
Cleere
Firet
Av. N
Swedish lecturer Prof Nyvall to speak in city churches
Prof D Nyval l from Chicago, renowned lecturer, appears at the Swedish Mission church corner elievweay and Pike tomorrow night at 8 o clock on Sweden and the Swedes. He will also lecture at the Mission church in Fremont corner Whitman and 40th sts Thursday at 8 on the Culture of the Crows. All Swedish speakers invited. small admission fee for first lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Nyvall
Chicago
Elievweay
Pike
Sweden
Fremont
Whitman
40Th Sts
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gilson Gardner
Star Special Service
Proteata
House of Representatives
Ite
House
Dubois
Idaho
United Press
Beattie
Ee Et Eee Co
Bartels
Charles
Santtiel Crean
Jarefor
Hind
Toney
Bartell
Eastman’s Tooth Powder
Roger
Lister
Pascal's Face Powder
Tetlow
el Perferts Veda Rose
Pinand
Rowe Velours
Wampel
Bartell's
Lunbourg
Pineud
Loraine
Violet du Mars
Atta de Rosa
Odoront
Mum
Lise Ise
Ise
Yukon
Fairfax Fountain
Goodyear
Bartell Drug CO
Second
Cherry
James
Bartell’s Owl Drug Store
Second Ave
Young Gould
Kingdom Gould
Peewee Bank
Joe Schermer
the Fair Store
OUR
Ine
Serend Avenue
Pike Gt
Walker Street
Paria
Beanéimul
Infante
Regelar
Chambray
Madras
the Washington Trust Company OF
Seattle
JW Cline A
Kerry J. W. Godwin John Schram
P. Trimble
George F. Stone
William Piggott
First Avenue and
Madison Street
Aek
Corner
Washington
J. ¥. Torma Co., Inc
Johnston Ridg
Third Ave
University St
Seattie, Wash
the Angeles
Everett and Edmond
Nday Ave
Everett
City of Brerett
Seattle-Tacoma
Tacoma
Theo Me U. Seeley
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!