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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1908
Page
1
At a last night meeting of saloon and allied posts, organizers laid plans to defeat Republican Robert T. Hodge for sheriff. A large fund was raised to mobilize workers across precincts aimed at voting, influencing counts, and alleged ballot fraud probes to paint the outcome as favorable to challengers.
Local reports indicate a final push before election day with precincts closing at 8.55 p.m. and a large Republican turnout urged. Democratic leaders including John Y. Terry urged Democrats to vote early and gather at the Arcade building to assist after voting.
Volunteer firefighters rushed to Mount Hamilton range to confront a forest fire six miles long and two miles wide that menaces Lick Observatory. The blaze extended toward the crest overnight and remained visible from the summit area at dawn.
Today’s treasury report lists receipts totaling 2,369,927 dollars and disbursements of 1,940,000 dollars. The figures are presented for the current period with no additional context.
Anders Fat One announces a miniature pottery project to be built on fairgrounds. He will manufacture crockery from clay to enamel, sourcing materials from Ballard clay beds. He notes extensive shipments to the Orient and Australia and envisions a porcelain ware factory here.
United Press reports at party headquarters in Chicago that both Republican and Democratic camps predict wins in Tuesday’s election. Claims span Nebraska Iowa Colorado and Kansas with each side touting plurality gains and battles over U S Senate seats.
Kansas City Kan November 2 United Press Bryan travels northern Kansas for final speeches before Lincoln Nebraska. He denounces Rockefeller endorsement as weak and predicts a Democratic victory with a sizable electoral college edge and a surprise for Republicans after Election Day.
Walter Wellman writes that Republicans face a tense election week with modest confidence. Labor votes in Indiana Ohio and New York loom large as Rockefeller's Taft endorsement sparks worry about wealth power in politics and potential shifts toward Bryan. A New York source says the endorsement reflects Rockefeller's long Republican ties and unintended backlash.
Taft tours Ohio en route to Cleveland, greeted by over 6,000 people as he moves through Dunkirk and nearby towns. The motorcade and speeches highlight strong public support during the campaign swing.
The Star endorses Hodge for sheriff, praising his clean, low-cost campaign and stance against graft. It predicts a record vote for Hodge and notes Williams would continue the current alleged graft. Also endorses Carrigan for commissioner and Vanderveer for prosecuting attorney, praising fitness and courage.
County Republican leader R S Terhune predicts a Republican victory by 10 000 to 12 000 with a possible county ticket. He cites harmony between candidates and workers and argues party cohesion will offset Democratic votes. He says voters consider how the election will affect them and calls labor support decisive.
The crowd greeted the Republican candidate with enthusiasm as Taft appeared on the platform supported by Mrs Taft. He planned stops today at Ashtabula Cleveland and Youngstown and a departure to Cincinnati tonight. Taft would reach Cincinnati tomorrow morning to stay at his brother's home.
In Providence Rhode Island former Governor Utter announces that United States Senator Nelson W. Aldrich will not seek another term. The decision unsettles political conditions on the eve of the election. It sparks discussion and disrupts the Republican state machine and signals a potentially hot fight to elect a successor and realign the party.
KE X Lesauer, campaign manager for veteran congressman Cannon, predicts victory as veterans rally to Cannon. He argues defections from Uncle Joe Cannon have been remedied and says Cannon's friends stay loyal while the Republican foe faces expected large plurality in the district.
A. M. Simons of the Socialist National Committee claims the party will poll 1,000,000 to 1,200,000 votes tomorrow. He projects 100,000 votes in Illinois with 64,000 in Cook County, a 25,000 Illinois gain and a 600,000 national gain.
Toledo dispatch says John W. Kern Democratic candidate for vice president closes his Ohio campaign with a mass meeting tonight before heading to Indianapolis to vote tomorrow and await election returns at home.
Weather forecast predicts generally fair conditions nationwide for tomorrow. The North Pacific coast will see showers.
The first annual ball of the Cooks' and Assistants' Local No. 85 was held on Halloween at Bagiew Ball.
In Hong Kong on November 2, two hundred horse riders were arrested for looting over twenty shops after owners urged abandoning the anti-Japanese boycott. The arrests follow unrest linked to the boycott sentiment.
London society members declare President Roosevelt the greatest man in the world and voice readiness for a warm welcome in London. The move reflects high regard amid wartime diplomacy and hopes for cordial ties with the United States.
A severe gale reaching about 50 miles per hour caused a break in the city lighting system leaving streets dark and triggering shortages of candles and kerosene. Superintendent L. B. reports street lights to return to normal by next Sunday as the plant is overloaded ahead of a new installation due by October 1, with some material delayed but expected arrival this week.
The Republican majority will reach at least thirty thousand for the entire ticket. A warning to Republicans to vote despite sickness or other obstacles as the state presents a splendid ticket led by the governor. Ellia DeHrulers, rm man of the Star Repub, praises the governor as a man of spotless character and intellect.
The worker William Ketchum was instantly killed at J N Scott property ten miles up the north fork of the Skykomish. Coroner Bakeman held an inquest in Galena. Wife and five children survive. Police failed to raid 104 Pike street cigar store where money games were reported. Prosecution may convict proprietors under a saloon owner liability rule. Authorities faced inconsistent reports of officers and witnesses at the gambling rooms.
C W Harrie, 25, was fatally struck by a westbound Northern Pacific passenger train yesterday afternoon in Dead Man's Cut, three miles east of Tacoma. He stepped onto the track as two trains passed, was instantly killed, and was described as well dressed but without money. Poll tax receipts in California list a name Marri.
William Woods a self described bricklayer was arrested after swallowing a paper with his home address while a patrolman pursued a man named John Dee on a concealed weapon warrant. Woods denied being the man and later faced a fine for carrying a concealed weapon. he refused to reveal his home address.
Laura Medford charges her former husband Harry Medford with threats to kill and choking during a dispute over overdue alimony after a divorce on April 10 1905. She filed an affidavit in court and he was ordered to appear on November 6 to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt.
Burglars forced a basement door at Dr. Croxton L. Rion’s Nob Hill residence and carried off a gold watch a gold bracelet a Smith & Wesson revolver and $2 in cash. Mrs. Rion notified police this morning.
The mayor has consented to deliver an address at the fair's opening. The remarks will be given by the women of the West Seattle Congregational church on November 20.
Hener Mioneer Woman Mra Mar G Davis a pioneer woman of meat was honored with a surprise party by the women of the Asbury Park church on Wednesday afternoon in the church parlors. Mrs Davis is 75 years old and has lived at Fremont for 20 years.
While sailing down the coast from Kodiak the geodetic survey steamer Pat terson could only make fair headway in a calm sea. A head sea and gale near Noisy Island forced the ship toward breakers, but the first officer ordered a pankeret to bring her head into the wind and avert stranding on rocks by a few yards.
The Portland arrived last night with about $100,000 in treasure and a few passengers including Captain Charles Brown who has 40 years in Alaska. She will move to Tacoma today to discharge ore.
Amoy China November 2 novelty of the day features a reception for the American battleship fleet by the foreign colony on Kulangen's demand. During the evening tea is offered to fleet officers by wealthy Chinese merchants and officials. Evening social entertainments are planned.
J B Delaney of Tacoma was shot and killed by Patrolman Stahl in Portland as he resisted arrest amid a weeks long manhunt by Great Northern detectives. Delaney, linked to thefts of Seattle division freight, died after fleeing a streetcar stop dropping a mask and lantern.
Miss Adah Reamer, a young woman from Oakland, was removed to Alameda sanitarium in mor phine poisoning. Police seek her friends and determine if the overdose was self administered or caused by others. She remains in critical condition and may not survive. Reamer is described as the daughter of wealthy Pennsylvania parents.
After the adjournment of their regular meeting tomorrow night the Seattle Commercial club will hold an open house and election returns will be received over a direct wire into the club rooms.
John Juskuiski of 22 West 46th Street reported to police that his son Victor 18 and Lisate Colmorgan 17 are missing. The father says they have long been sweethearts and may have run away to marry. Victor took his clothes and bank book.
Straw ballot day raised 1386 dollars for the Home for Homeless Girls at Hansen's jewelry store. canvassers reported brisk sales and official counts suggested another thousand dollars could be added by nightfall. The funds will fund the home construction.
John Y. Terry, chairman of the Democratic County Committee, forecast a decisive victory for the Democratic ticket citing labor strength and cross-city support. He claimed Pitied nom and purity would back the ticket with Debs also favored, while Republican voters tilt toward the Democratic side.
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