Hanson Beaten and Hodge Lose in Tight Local Race
A chaotic multi-candidate contest ends with Wesley L. Jones re-elected in Washington state as Hanson loses to Jones. Bob Hodge and Alfred H. Lundin win key local posts. eight hour and alien land laws appear defeated. Prohibition and other measures show mixed results across precincts. Petrograd dispatch notes a Russian invasion of Turkey with heavy Turkish losses.
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John M. Thatcher
John A. Bennett
Alfred H. Lundin
Robert T. Hodge
A. P. Denton
M. E. Durham
J. T. Mason
Carrigan
Knudsen
McKenzie
Christensen
Supreme Court
Chadwick and Crow
Holcomb
Mills
Bureau of Inspection
Quincy Valley
King County
L. M. Hadley
Albert Johnson
la Follette
Congress
C. C. Dill
Tom Corkery
Rosenhaupt
Chadwick
Crow
Holcomb and Mills
Bob Hodge
Progressive
Byron Phelps
al H. Lundin
Carrigan and Knudsen
Seattle
Queen Anne
Capitol Hill
Petrograd
Turkey
Washington Remains Dry as Prohibition Gains Statewide Lead
Washington state leans toward prohibition as dry votes surge past wets with about 100 000 counted. Dry totals top wet by 1 200 with Spokane and Tacoma faltering, King county Seattle precincts heavy for drys, and counties including Whatcom Walla Walla Pacific Chelan Kittitas Kitsap projected dry.
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Washington
Seattle
King County
Spokane
Tacoma
Spokane County
Pierce County
Yakima County
Spl
What. Com
Walla Walla
Pacific
Chelan
Kittitas
Kitsap
Chehalis
Hoquiam
Snohomish County
Everett
Snohomish
Ottawa Orders Suppression of Sedition Periodicals
An order suppressing circulation of all periodicals calculated to promote sedition was issued amid concerns of sedition spreading among alien residents of Canada.
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Ottawa
Canada
California Goes Wet Oregon Day
San Francisco reports Secretary Schuldt of the State Brewers' Association declaring California will remain wet by at least two to one. Amendment 47, shielding liquor questions for eight years, remains in doubt as Oregon appears dry if Portland vote shifts, with Washington likely wet and Arizona in a stand off.
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San Francisco
California
Wm. Schuldt
State Brewers’ Association
Oregon
Portland
Washington
Arizona
Democrats Keep Reins In Congress
New York November 4 democrats appear to retain control of Congress with gains in the Senate and House. Republicans win multiple seats nationwide while the progressive movement collapses in New York leaving a likely 34 17 Senate and 99 61 Assembly republican majorities.
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New York
Congress
Victor Berger
W. R. Gaylord
Wisconsin
Meyer London
Eeereesee P. Martin
Leouisiana
North Carolina
F. J. Limney
J. J. Britt
Cyrus Sulloway
New Hampshire
Edward Wasson
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Jersey
Cannon
McKinley
Iilinore
Longworth
Ohio
Senate
Assembly
Sulzer
Davenport
The Star Reports Growth in Seattle Circulation and Ads
The Star shows sustained growth in October with higher agate advertising lines and stronger guaranteed average paid circulation than October 1913. The paper notes monthly gains amid Seattle competitors and credits local readers and merchants for support.
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Star
Seattle
Found Best Looker in Seattle a Telephone Queen
Boalt declares an unnamed 19 year old Seattle telephone operator the most beautiful girl in America. He praises her looks from hair to eyes and lips, calling her petite with curves, a sunny disposition, and within the age limit. The piece ends noting continuation on page 2.
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Seattle
America
Mr. James
British fleet chases enemy but loses D-5 submarine
London reports Tuesday’s Anglo German naval clash near Yarmouth. British Halcyon gunboat spotted the German force and a light cruiser squadron attacked. The Germans fled toward Wilhelmshaven, dropping mines that sank the submarine D-5. four crew members were saved.
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London
Coast Guard
Halcyon
Wilhelmshaven
Admiralty
Yarmouth
Illinois party shifts in early returns on election night
Early returns show Democrats losing eight Illinois seats while Republicans gain ten. Iran Copley, the sole progressive congressman re elected, stands as the only progressive victory in the state.
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Chicago
Illinois
Iran
Copley
Dardanelles Bombarded by Allied Fleet
Rome reports the Anglo French Mediterranean fleet continues bombardment of Turkish Dardanelles fortifications. The Helles fort is said to be shattered by massive explosions signaling a powder magazine blow up. An attacking ship was reportedly hit. Athens Dispatch notes shore forts manned by Germans arriving in Constantinople last week with high German officers in command.
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Rome
Dardanelles
Helles
Athens
Constantinople
Turkish Black Sea fleet sinks battleship Sinop
A Sofia dispatch says the Turkish Black Sea fleet sank the battleship Sinop, but the report lacks independent confirmation.
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London
Sinop
Sofia
Bulgaria Likely To Join German War Side
Berlin reports a railway link between Bulgaria and Serbia being completed, interpreted as Bulgaria preparing to enter the war with Germany and Austria Hungary.
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Bulgaria
Berlin
Hague
Servia
German Warships Circling Gulf of Finland Raid Suspected
Copenhagen Nov 4 German warships reported in the Baltic off the Gulf of Finland entrance. It was believed they intended a raid on the Russian coast.
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Copenhagen
Baltic
Gulf of Finland
Servia Declares War as Relations With Turkey End
Servian minister to Constantinople says a state of war exists between Servia and Turkey after the rupture of diplomatic ties. No formal declaration of hostilities has been issued. The statement comes as tensions escalate following the break in relations.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Constantinople
Turkey
Thousands attend The Star election parties at Savoy and Butler
The Star hosts two election parties at Savoy and Butler hotels on Seconday. Thousands cheer early returns showing favorites leading while cartoons of Vic evoke laughter as staff flash continually updating results across the country. Local updates arrive within minutes, creating a large, bustling election night.
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Star
Savoy
Butler
Seconday
Vic
Pacific
Atlantic
Democrats Predict Pro-Republican Landslide Rebound
Washington sources report on November 2 that two administration officials privately said public sentiment favors a Republican landslide. They insist P. Wilson will be re-elected, while a business boom may lift Democrats in two years, suggesting shifting political winds and future gains.
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Washington
Tuesda Publican
P. Wilson
Indiana Republicans gain seats in national vote
Indiana's Democratic congressional delegation cracked as returns partially showed Republicans winning at least two seats with several races still undecided. U S Senator Shively reelected by about 20000, Beveridge, the progressive challenger, finished a weak third.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
U. S
Shively
Albert J. Beveridge
Ohio Defeats Cox and Remains Wet
Columbus Ohio November 4 Gov James M Cox conceded defeat for reelection to Franklin Willis and sent congratulations Willis estimated lead 10 000 to 15 000 Warren G Harding won Senate seat by about 75 000 plurality Continue to page 2
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Columbus
James M. Cox
Frank Willis
Willis
Warren Harding
U. S
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