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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1908
Page
7
Mystery surrounds Francis M g a 15 year old missing student from Broadway area. He was last seen October 28 in 1882 leaving his room shared with his brother at 19th Avenue. Humane Officer John Vaupell and police seek help in locating him. The father doubts he ran away over Latin studies.
A man described as a wireless operator at Fort Worth was sentenced to two years for stealing clothing. He is to be moved to Alcatraz Island after custody. The case highlights his claim of a wireless system and his refusal to reveal details.
A restraining order halted the bank's directors from disposing of assets after the Central Trust Company closed its doors today under pending proceedings. Mrs G W Bacon died yesterday at her home. she served with the Ladies Music Circle and had 19 years of service in the community. The article notes financial concerns and mentions properties including timber and fixtures in Seattle and surrounding areas.
A capitalieta valued at 120000 precedes a deal led by Henry Dick inson son of Chief Counselkin of Milwaukee. The syndicate has secured 100000000 feet of timber on adjacent land and aims to boost shingle mill capacity in anticipation of rising prosperity.
The press tally shows Vanderveer with 12 346 votes and Hawkina with 11 578 in a tight attorney reselection race. The update notes 177 remaining in the count and a close finish expected as ballots are still to be tallied.
The freighter Tallac of the Lars & Co arrived from Vancouver with general cargo. The steamer Puckman arrived at Frinco this morning. The Blue Funnel liner Antilochus is due tomorrow morning with a large consignment of rice and lumber.
A sneakin thief enters a Gertrude residence at 1703 Harvard Ave by a pass key, steals about $10 and three gold brooches, and leaves. Mrs Moorhead reports the crime to police but offers no clues. Cannon later says he has a plurality of votes and praises the Republican gains and predicted changes after Taft's inauguration.
Lewis Levy, a Democratic politician and mayoral candidate, says he was assaulted at 9 PM on October 29 near 1684 19th Avenue by Ben Corbett, nephew of ex City Detective Sam G. Corbett. Levy filed a complaint in Judge John B. Gordon's court and a warrant for Ben Corbett's arrest was issued.
Territorial Democrats concede Andrews reelection leads Taft winning in Toledo and possible Republican legislature in Ohio. Indiana foresees Beveridge influence as Fairbanks forces crumble. Maryland tilts to Bryan. San Francisco capitol removal vote appears unlikely. New Mexico reports arrest of J Porter Jones in vote-buying case. Nebraska delegates honor Bryan’s statewide triumph.
The new situation places enormous power in Beveridge and allows him to build a larger, more effective political machine than the one created by the vice president. Thomas Taggart, former Democratic national chairman, cheers the outcome predicting a large Democratic legislature.
In Kansas City Moe on November 6 Cowherd a Democrat conceded the election of Hadley a Republican to the governorship.
Reports from mountain counties indicate Taft will win at least 76,000 votes in California. Returnees from across the state corroborate the sizable support for Taft in the election.
Lincoln reports Bran slept well and rose early in good spirits. He plans to await complete returns from Indiana Ohio West Virginia and Nebraska before commenting on the election outcome.
President Roosevelt calls Taft’s election a triumph over unwise radicalism and improper reform efforts, arguing Taft’s nomination represented a cautious response to reactionary conservatism amid the election.
Early returns from Columbus show Taft with about 90 000 votes ahead. Harmon likely elected governor as reform ticket appears split with Democrats in congresships. In 29 counties Harmon leads by 33 599 votes while rival party may not overcome the margin.
Chicago reports 15000 socialist votes a drop of 12006 from 1904. National Committeeman Symone cites party realignment and urges broader national gains despite losses in industrial centers. Political observers note Chicago 1904 tally may have included Higanties ballots.
The article notes Overstreet and Lan die losing to Kern ley and Mori son by 264 votes. It reports Democrats holding 9 seats to Republicans 18 in Iowa. It also mentions Nevada results and a state constitutional amendment passing two to one with counties showing high margins.
Nov 4 Topeka reports show Republican gains with Bristow projected to win the Senate seat. Statewide returns indicate Republicans will control the legislature and hold both congressional districts Awaits final tallies as results remain uncertain.
In St. Paul the statewide race yields Gov. Johnson a slim win by about 1 600 votes. The eventual Democratic majority reflects a divided electorate with remaining eight congressmen listed as Republicans.
Iowa Republicans convene for unity day after Gov. A B Cumming secured the U S Senate nomination and Teft along with Gov. Carrol were elected. The party aims to end long standing fights between stand pat and progressives as returns show the GOP plurality may be under 40 000 estimates.
Local returns show a sweeping victory for the Republican slate in Half Lake County. The campaign emphasized the anti-Mormon platform with strong support from about 6,000 voters. The result marks a clear party shift, though not officially declaring state officers.
Results show J McLachlan Republican 23 661 votes and J Rh Kueh Democrat 15 484 in the city election. The breakdown covers the once hurt district race and related totals across party lines.
The report shows force carried by a large margin, around 10,000, indicating broad anti aonen feeling statewide as a key factor in the outcome.
United Press reports the Republican National Congressional Committee states that after the election six states Colorado Idaho Indiana Kentucky Nevada and Oregon will have one Republican and one Democratic senator. The piece notes additional states will have two Democrats.
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Reservations have been made for 110 seats at the annual banquet of the Seattle Commercial Club tomorrow night. Covers will be sold for 126. The dining room will be suitably decorated. The Humboldt arrived at Wrangell yesterday on her first trip since the accident.
Mrs. J. T. Brady of 703 Fifth Ave reported a robbery at a store in Uptown Seconday yesterday afternoon. She left her handbag on a table for a few minutes and returned to find two small purses missing along with about $30 in cash.
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