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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1914
Page
1
Citizens of Seattle are urged to choose Ole Hanson as the candidate who has risen from humble beginnings to contest a United States Senate seat. The speech contrasts elected lawyers and judges with Hanson, portraying him as a man of the people and a test of opportunity tomorrow.
The electorate is presented with candidates including Robert T. Hodge for sheriff and A. E. Fuller for county engineer, with Miss L. P. White listed as the Democrat for superintendent of schools. The fragment mentions party labels and hints at a broader ticket.
The notice lists candidates for 30th and 40th districts with votes for three, including Isaac Palo Lochridge Cowan and John Wallace as state senator and representatives. It also shows options for 33rd, 35th, 47th districts with candidates Frank Edwards Dutton Landon Carkeek Phillips Zednick Patterson Rust Barnard Bright Lang Hastings Dilling France Brandt among others. Voters see party affiliations and the vote counts to choose the required number of representatives or senators.
The Star challenged Congressman Humphrey about a $1,200 expense claim for a trip he did not take. At a Saturday night meeting he dodged the charge, lashed out with insults at The Star's reporters, and appeared visibly irate.
The piece reports sweeping support for Ole Hanson, the progressive candidate for U S senator, with claimed majorities across Washington. Republican papers cite large crowds at rallies in Tacoma and Spokane, while poll-driven figures boost Hanson over rivals Jones and Black. The Spokane and Seattle coverage notes strong regional enthusiasm and quotes a Rankin interview about press and politics.
Chief Griffiths, progressive candidate for congress, replies to Humphrey speech by denying calling him a mileage grabber. He says he used a stronger term, accusing the taking of unearned mileage money of being legalized theft, a phrase used against Humphrey and fellow Republican La Follette.
In Berlin the king of Saxony awarded the Kaiser the grand cross of St Henry. The Kaiser responded by bestowing on the Saxon king first and second class Iron crosses. In Paris, territorial reservists mobilized in France may work 16 days sowing crops.
Ole Hanson urges Washington voters to elect him as United States senator in a final public statement. He emphasizes honesty, independence from party or big interests, and a plan to develop the state for all people, pledging to serve with courage and industry.
Poll watchers are asked to relay early election returns to Malin 9400 and later updates as counts progress. Call by 8:30 with initial figures and again later for full totals. Remember the number Main 9400.
In Longewy Haut the church suffered heavy shelling by German artillery yet the life size statues of Jesus and the Virgin remained standing at the altar, surrounded by the apostles, despite widespread destruction nearby.
Gen. Euvalio Gutierrez governor of San Luis Potosi elected provisional president of Mexico to replace Gen. Carranza. The U.S. government demanded Carranza guarantee protection for Americans in Vera Cruz and resolution of customs issues before recognizing any Mexican government.
Bordeaux dispatch reports France severed diplomatic relations with Turkey. The French ambassador in Constantinople demanded and received passports, with French interests in Turkey placed under the U S ambassador.
Naples reports Vesuvius after days of subterranean detonations and thick smoke was now pouring molten lava from the crater. Residents observed the eruption as lava escaped the crater and smoke hung over the region.
A newspaper report details 22 registered voters at a single precinct listing Colman dock as residence. Investigators found none truly resided there, a pattern also seen at other docks, with a long list of full names accompanying the claim.
The analysis argues that Turkey is unlikely to stir a Muslim holy war against Britain and France. Past efforts by Abdul Hamid failed, and the current regime is not likely to succeed. Local unrest in Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, and India could spark district disturbances but not a major uprising. The piece warns that German aims may be harmed if Mohammedan opposition rises, complicating Italy and Austria’s positions.
Polls open at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning and close at 7 p m in incorporated towns and 7 p m in unincorporated areas. Voters choose candidates and ten direct legislation measures including a port improvements proposition and a bond issue to add two stories to the new courthouse for rent. The report notes state debt against Germany stands at about 95 million dollars and discusses potential Turkish aid offset.
The Seattle Star invites readers to witness election returns Tuesday night at two Second Avenue venues, with flashes from the Savoy hotel and the Butler hotel.
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