Republicans Claim Victory In County Vote Fight
The report describes a tight county election with Republicans claiming victory while Democrats challenge results. Alleged illegal voters were arrested, precinct polling locations disputed, and both parties accuse the other of floaters and fraud as they await statewide results.
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Jim. Jones
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Ie Otta
Democrata
Howell Street
Far East
Light snow and slim ballots as election day progresses
Washington and Spokane report light snow and thin turnout by noon. In Walla Walla Franklin and Columbia counties back Democratic prospects while Republicans bolt the ticket amid internal fighting. Early returns show slight city voting with expected lower country participation and money seen as key to saving the Republican slate. A marriage license was issued to Alexander King, 77, and 37, 2 td.
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Walla Walla
Franklin
Columbia
Ankeny
Alexander King
Election day mood across many states taps quiet polls
Nov. 4 reports show low to moderate voter turnout with heavy early voting in parts of California Illinois New York and Pennsylvania. Roosevelt voting at Oyster Bay and state results hint at Republican gains in several districts while Democrats face mixed fortunes across Ohio Michigan Wisconsin and other states.
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California
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New York
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William Devery
Bowery
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Mra. Roosevelt
Albany
H. B. Hill
Bird
Coler
Death of D H Rohifs Prominent Seattle businessman
Diedrich H Rohifs a Seattle furniture maker and woodworker died at his home 311 Denny Way after a two year illness. He was born in Bremen Germany in 183? and came to Washington in 1878. He leaves a widow and two sons Otto and Adolph. Funeral from Germania hall Friday at 2 PM.
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Diedrich H. Rohifs
Seattle
Denny Way
Rohifs
Bremen
Germany
Hermann
Otto
Adolph
Germania Hall
Washington Underdogs Idaho In 10-0 Football Victory
The University of Washington football team defeated Idaho 10 to 0 in Moscow on November 4. Washington benefited from fortuitous breaks as Idaho dominated play in parts of the game.
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Moscow
Idaho
University of Washington
Thedaho University
Washington
Money Needed for Transvaal Relief in 1998
London reports an extra appropriation for the year ending March 1998. The total required sums to 8 million pounds with 4 million for burghers to restore homes 2 million to compensate others and 2 million for loans to needy burghers.
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London
Transvaal
Orange River
Mesrit
Nationalist MP William Redmond Arrested in Ireland
Dublin reports William Redmond a Nationalist member of parliament was arrested on arrival at Kingstown and imprisoned for months for an incendiary speech made in October. In Wisconsin a bank vault in Marshfield was blown and $1000 stolen.
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William Redmond
Kingstown
Kilmainhamwell
Marshfield
Wis
Bank of Greenwood
Cash Lake
Elopers Caught In Larceny Case In Italian Colony
Police arrest Guiseppe Desimme and 14 year old Asunda Vacca after an elopement ended in grand larceny. Uncle Chris Vacca says $606 was stolen from a trunk in his room before the pair fled to Tacoma and back to Beattie, with detectives locating them at the Seal Rock hotel.
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Asunda Vacca
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Justice Cann’s
Polceman Glasscock
Gilbert
Seal Rock
First Avenue South
Tacoma
Beattie
Paris duel ends with scratch after nine rounds
In Neuilly a duel between Comte De Dion and Gerault Richards, a Paris editor, occurred after Richards kicked the count in the chamber. The bout lasted two hours with swords before about 50 onlookers. Richards received a scratch on the right forearm and the count remained unreconciled.
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Chamber of Deputies
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Dying of Measles Widespread on Arctic Coast
Nov 4 Herschel inland natives on the upper Arctic coast dying by the thousands from measles. Capt Newth of the whaling steamer Jeanette reports at least 26 percent of Arctic natives have died and nothing seems to check the epidemic.
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Herschel
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Newth
Jeannette
Saya l
Fire engine purchase rejected by city council
City council rejects a third-size fire engine purchase citing faulty investigation results. Councilman Parry seeks recommitment as debate over notice and bid integrity continues. The fire and water committee delays verdict after questioning Chief Cook who supported the purchase.
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Fire and Water Committee
Committee On Fire and Water
James
Crichton
Cook
Fire Department
Fire Engine Trust
Death by own action on the old University grounds
Albin Anderson, about 30, committed death by own action on the old University grounds last night. His body was found near Union Street with a revolver in his hand, a letter dated Nov 3 found in his clothing, and he had been living in Seattle briefly. Coroner and police removed the body and notified a brother in Minnesota.
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Wiitsie
Stuart
Anderson
Forest Lodge
A. Co
A. W
Snohomish
Anna
Jackson
Pixel
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Wiltsie
Leander
Seattle
Oreas
Washington
Board of Barber Examiners
Minnesota
Rate of Six Dollars a Month For Music at Home
An ad extols paying six dollars monthly or two cents daily to enjoy music and pleasure at home, asking who would be without such a trifling investment for entertainment.
Unloading the Warren Post Orders Amid Uncertain Fate
Major Bingham will begin unloading 1671 tons of hay and oats from the US transport Warren tomorrow morning. The ship's disposition remains unclear, with 120+ crew wondering about job duration. Possible transfer to the navy as a receiving vessel or sale, with potential trips to Alaska or Mexico.
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Bingham
United States
Warren
Navy Department
Alaska
Mexico
Disbarment Proceedings End Without Case Against McGrew and McBride
The disbarment case against attorneys J. K. McGrew and A. G. McBride was ended when Judge Jo Bell granted motions to quash. McGrew had accused Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Griffith of an $80 deal to drop the case, while McBride’s involvement was deemed insufficient for implication. A caustic but nonfatal outcome followed.
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J. K. McGrew
A. G. McBride
Jo Bell
McGrew
McBride
Bell
McPride
Died Alone in Phoenix Hotel With Pneumonia
ER J. McManus found his sick friend John Manning dead in a Phoenix hotel room. Manning, about 48, had suffered pneumonia with no doctor summoned. Deputy Coroner Wiltsie investigated and the body moved to Butterworth's morgue for an autopsy set for tomorrow.
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ER. J. McManus
John Manning
Phoenix Hotel
Mr. Manning
Wiltsie
Butterworth's Morgue
Murdered Chicago man shot during cattle chicken dispute
Later accounts name Hale Johnson killed when he accompanied an officer attempting to levy on chickens. Charles Harris, owner of the flock, protested surrender and a quarrel followed. Merrin shot Johnson, killing him instantly.
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Hale Johnson
Johnson
Charles Harris
Merrin
dJonnson
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