Stop Thief cry stirs graft expose in Wall Street Journal piece
The article cites a Wall Street Journal critique from September 12 1912 arguing the Stop Thief cry helps corrupt officials and crooks alike by disguising theft as virtue. It condemns state and local graft revealing auditor reports and urges residents to watch for plunder and deception.
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Sal
Oyer
United States
The
Wall Street Journal
State Auditor of
Washington
Seattle
Wash
Woman Testifies Gang Floggings of Girls at Chehalis School
A woman named Mrs. Hatton describes a Chehalis training school where girls were flogged and beaten, with Superintendent Aspinwall admitting use of paddles and bare skin punishments. She recounts staff including his wife applying punishments to students as a method to curb alleged vices.
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May Ark Mutton
Ganisters
Chehalis
Che
Chehalia School
Sixteen Perish In Lake Disaster Near Perrot
A violent lake storm drove a steamship on the shore near Perrot Valleyfield. Ten of the dead were from here with numerous children among the victims. Rescue workers pulled survivors from wreckage as debris drifted to shore. Names linked include Alexander Leon and Lionel Leduc with Baillargeon and Fe assisting.
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Peeas
Lewis
Sic Perrot
Alexander Leon
Lionel Leduc
Baillargeon
Rhodes Veteran of Ballard Area Dies at Home
Rhodes, a longtime Ballard resident, died yesterday at his home after living there for 12 years. He left a widow Cella and two sons Arthur and another son. Funeral arrangements will be held at 718 Mth Av N W at 3 p.m.
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Rhodes
Yester
Ballard
Vassar
Cella
Arthur
N. W
Woman Wins Installment Case With Gun
Mia Emma Berry of San Francisco used a pistol to force a refund in a weekly installment dispute with Great Eastern Woolen Mills. The collector offered $1.00, she countered with $1.90 and her watch, insisting the $10 paid be returned.
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Caleb Fresh
San Francisco
Mia
Emma Berry
Pacific Coast
Mrs. Berry
Great Eastern Woolen Mills
Fire Devastates Berlin Hotel In St Louis
A massive fire at the Berlin hotel in St Louis claimed the life of W C Douglas a wealthy guest. It injured 22 others and destroyed the hostelry causing about 250000 dollars in property damage plus 100000 dollars in guest losses. Guests fled via fire escapes and windows as flames spread.
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United Press
ST. Louis
Berlin
W. C. Douglas
Actor disputes self-inflicted death in Pretty Woman case
Cisco November 1 report quotes Dr. David Stafford stating it is unlikely Mrs. Jean McComas killed herself with a bullet. He cites three bullet fragments in the brain and notes surgeons may have removed evidence, suggesting the wound could not have been self-inflicted.
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CISCO
Jean Wiswell
W. Pp. McComas
David Stafford
City & Minute
Doctors deny fault in Mikado death petition
In response to a petition urging physicians to commit death by own act for failing to save a life, the Mikado's doctors issued a statement saying the death was not their fault and that patients should not kill themselves.
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Theis
Packer and Dealer Clash Over Direct Sale to Consumers
In Seattle the Frye Meat company plans a large scale shift to sell directly to consumers, cutting out middlemen. Retail butchers threaten boycott while arguing any savings will bypass consumers. independents anticipate price squeezes and ongoing conflict as the butcher's association vows to resist the packers.
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Packer
Seattle
Frye Meat Company
Frye
Frye Corporation
Butchers’ Association
Star election returns at Butler staged by The Star
Cory the cartoonist will entertain on election night at the Butler hotel. The Star will flash national state and county returns on a screen at Second and James. The Star promises the fastest returns, starting at an announced hour from the Butler hotel location.
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Cory
James St
Butler Hotel
James
Harvard Faces Princeton In Cambridge Game Thriller
Harvard and Princeton met in Cambridge with Princeton leading 6 to 0 at the end of the first quarter and 6 to 3 at halftime as the slippery field influenced play. Coaches focus on punts and field position in the early afternoon clash.
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Cambridge
Harvard
Princeton
Mass
Harv F
Menocal Wins Havana Vote Ahead of Election
General Menocal the conservative candidate claims victory in Havana Santa Clara and Camaguey provinces securing his presidential win. His opponent Senator Zayas the liberal refuses to concede defeat.
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Havana
Menocal
Santa Clara
Camaguey
Senor Zayas
Little Bill Wants Fireman Career Realized by Dad
A kid named Little Bill, three, adores firemen and idolizes his father who drives a hose wagon. His parents debate the dream with humor and concern, noting the long hours at the firehouse and the two platoon system that may shape the boy’s future.
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Fred Boalt
Little Bill
Marsive
Big Bill
Ballard
Bill
Mia
Little Bil
Progressive rally at Coliseum features Falconer Landon and others
Tonight at the Coliseum a top progressive rally will feature Senator J A Falconer author of the workmen compensation bill and candidate for congressman at large Senator Dan Landon promoter of initiative and referendum and recall bills. Also included are John C Lawrence Eastern Washington progressive champion and Thomas Corkey of Spokane who spoke on judge recalls in Aberdeen. Governor Teats and Bob Hodge may attend and speak at other venues today and Monday with a Dreamland rally to close the campaign.
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J. A. Falconer
Senate
Dan Landon
Humphrey
Congress
John C. Lawrence
Washington
Thomas Corkey
Spokane
Aberdeen
Colliseum Theatre
Bob” Hodge
Coliseum
Dreamland Rink
Dreamland
Ole Hanson
Guvnor Teats
Senator Falconer
BE. G. Mills
75 000 Killed in Battle Before Constantinople
A late dispatch says 75 000 lives lost in the decisive battle before Constantinople as Bulgarian forces press the Turkish defense along the Marmara to the Black Sea. Turks, outnumbered and in retreat, face shortages of food and medical supplies in the city.
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Constantinople
Vienna
Silivri
Sea of
Marmara
Kera Burun
Black Sea
Nizam Pasha
Mosque of St. Sophia
Vance
Ferdinand
Europe
Bob Hodge Addresses Large Crowds Across Olympia Tenino
Bob Hodge spoke to a large audience in Olympia at 1 pm and was greeted by cheering crowds in Tenino. He planned to speak at Ward's hall Georgetown at 7 pm and then at Masonic hall University district, aiming for a fifth rally at the Coliseum theatre if time allows.
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Bob” Hodge
Tenino
Hodge
Ward's Hall
Georgetown
Masonic Hall
University District
Coliseum Theatre
Hay's Trade of Pardon for Votes Proved by Facts
Political manager Pliny Allen defends Gov. Hay by noting a May pardon refusal for Carroll. The article argues Hay changed stance after Allen's involvement and alleges a political pull influenced bail and jail delay until after the upcoming election.
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Hay
Pliny Allen
Harry H. Carroll
Carroll
Allen
A. Y. Reed
Vanderveer
Oregon Gov orders action against candidates under corrupt practices act
Gov West directed Attorney General Crawford to prosecute all statewide candidates accused of violating the corrupt practices act. Attorney Moulter of Portland says two prominent United States Senate hopefuls have spent more than 75,600 dollars on their campaigns, names not disclosed.
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United Press
Salem
West
Moulter
Portland
Crawford
United States
Flood Devastates Mexican Towns Mochistlan and Quichultenango
A flood from heavy rains nearly destroyed Mochistlan and Quichultenango in Guerrero. Reports say more than a quarter of the population in both towns perished. rescue and relief efforts were underway.
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United Press
Titla
Guerrero
Mex
Mochistlan
Quichultenango
Germany approves form of intervention in the Balkans
Official circles report that Germany has approved the form of intervention in the Balkans proposed by France and backed by Great Britain and Russia. No agreement yet on division of Turkish territory and Austria’s assent remains awaited, keeping fears of a wider European war alive.
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United Press
Paris
Germany
Balkans
France
Great Britain
Russia
Austria
Liner Bellona Runs Aground in Fog and Wind
The Thompson liner Bellona ran ashore on the upper Traverse block late yesterday. No cause yet reported though weather suggests fog and high winds. The ship carries mostly grain and provisions.
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Quebec
Bellona
Upper Traverse
Madame Gadski Delights Moore Audience With Encore
Madame Gadski, acclaimed as the queen of song, sang at the Moore last night to the season’s largest audience. She was greeted with encores and responded with songs praised as the best part of the performance.
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Madame Gadski
Song
Moore
East
Gadski
God Left Out Refuse to Vote Rant Sparks Debate
Pittsburg dispatch reports Reverend T. H. Acheson says Covenanters will not vote because the constitution does not recognize the supreme being. Chicago brief notes a four year old, Jerome Briquiet, walking in underwear toward a police station declaring I’m going to be a policeman.
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Pittsburg, Pa
America
T. H. Acheson
Chicago
Jerome Briquiet
50Th St
Quiet Day for Teddy and Campaign Notes Across States
New York reports Col. Roosevelt writing an attack on Wilson’s trust policy and planning to attend an Oscar Straus rally then Oyster Bay on Sunday. Taft begins in Utica after a funeral and heads to Cincinnati for voting and returns Tuesday. Wilson finalizes his message to voters and holds a large rally in New York before Princeton election returns. Debs campaigns in Chicago with a monster parade and mass meeting at the Second Regiment Armory.
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Navy
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Oscar Straus
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Sherman
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Second Regiment Armory
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Debs
Terre Haute
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