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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1920

Page

14

Japs to Contest California Alien Law in Court

In San Francisco Japanese groups announce plans to seek an injunction against the anti alien program passed by voters. The New World says it will file the suit to challenge citizenship eligibility and argue the law does not apply to them. Early returns show the measure leading by roughly three to one with about 3,500 precincts reporting 341,941 in favor and 123,003 against.

San Francisco Califrnia The New World

Japan to protest to Washington over California vote

Tokyo reports Japan will file a formal protest with the U.S. state department after California’s anti Japanese program passage. Officials foresee mass protest meetings in Tokyo by opposition groups but expect no violence toward Americans and say Washington discussions have largely exhausted the issue.

Tokyo California Japan State Department Washington Tokio Larce

Harding Gains in Iowa in Early Returns

Des Moines dispatch shows Warren G. Harding leading James M. Cox by about 360000 in Iowa with 272708 to 94004 in 1035 of 2448 precincts. Senator Cummins leads Porter by 86409 with 857 precincts reporting. Iowa's congressional delegation and state offices trend Republican. no other actions noted beyond a stray line about California.

Des Moines Harding Cox Iowa United States Albert B. Cummins Claude R. Porter Cummins Porter

Tokyo Receives Notices on Anti-Jap Law Audience

Tokyo reports no serious agitation after California antialien land law vote though news media in Japan highlight the American election results. Citizens are fatigued after three days of Meiji shrine ceremonies marking a national event.

Tokyo California Japan

Oklahoma Joins Republican Landslide In Early Returns

Early returns from Oklahoma show Senator Harding leading Cox by 8,515 votes with 172,915 to 165,800 as results from 1,974 of 2,685 precincts. United States senator race sees Harreld ahead Perrin by 17,547 votes, with Perrin conceding. Indications point to Democrats losing four seats in Congress.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Statehood Senator Harding Gov. Cox Harding Cox J. W. Marrell Scott Perris United States Harreld Perrin Perris Compress

Harding to resign senate seat in January

President elect Harding plans to resign the Senate on the second Monday in January when Harry L. Davis is inaugurated Ohio governor and will name Frank B. Willis to serve the unexpired term. A statement from G H Van Fliet notes Harding’s aim to wipe out sectionalism and a push to unify political and economic life.

Harry L.davia Ohio Frank B. Willis G. H. van Fliet Marion

Elmer Smith Loses in Chehalis Vote

In Chehalis the prosecuting attorney race featured Herman Allen against Elmer Smith LW. W. counsel. Final returns show Allen leading and winning by about 2000 votes while Republicans captured state and county offices and Congress by large margins.

Elmer Smith Chehalis Herman Allen LW. W Allen Congress

Hold Funeral for Nez Perce Chief Imre Williams

Funeral ceremonies are under way in Nespelem for Imre Williams chief of the Joseph band of Nez Perce Indians who died Tuesday night on the way home from hop fields. Williams, a known figure since his arrival here, came from Oklahoma in 1888 after time with Chief Joseph. His grave lies near Joseph's.

Nespelem Imre Williams Joseph Nez Perce

Congressional Feast Here Is Postponed

The banquet for Washington congressional delegation at the New Washington hotel Thursday night is postponed because several honored guests cannot attend. A new date for the dinner will be announced later.

Washington Congressional New Washington Hotel

Brainerd Case Ties Edith Nicholson to Stagg Escape

Miss Brainerd remains in custody while authorities plan further circulars for the arrest of Stagg and Edith Nicholson who allegedly aided in taking Bobby Stagg east to New York through Canada. Attorney Peters says he is assisting the Brainerd family and hopes to confer with Miss Brainerd today as she stays in Tacoma after a noon hearing before Judge W Fletcher.

Stagg Edith Nicholson Miss Nicholson Nurve Bobby Stagg New York Canada Miss Brainerd W. A. Peters Brainerd Tacoma Peters Wletcher Beattla

County election results with candidates by precincts

King County reports precinct tallies for county offices including Treasurer Clerk Assessor Sheriff and more. Notable names include William Gaines Frank Hull Matt Starwich George Grant Willis Cornon Claude Ramaay Tom Dobson and several party affiliations and vote counts across 288 to 388 precincts.

Shipping Board Member Joins Chamber Luncheon Meeting

Joseph N Teal of Portland appointed by President Wilson ten days ago to the Shipping Board attended a noon Thursday luncheon at Blane's cafe with the Chamber of Commerce trustees and executive committees of foreign trade and transportation bureaus. Hedges of the chamber presided as host.

Joseph N. Teal Portland Wilson Shipping Board Merce Foreign Trade and Transportation Bureaus Blane Chamber

Election results across state and districts reported

Report shows precinct totals and leading candidates by district. John F. Miller leads First District with 49,065 votes, Hugh C. Todd 11,267, James A. Duncan 25,898. Lindley H. Hadley tops Second District with 20,228, William Bouck 18,801. Albert Johnson leads Third District with 282,225, George P. Fishburne 6,008. John W. Summers tops Fourth District with 14,099, Fred Miller unknown, Knute Hill 3,868. Governor results incomplete with totals to date and stray figures listed.

John F. Miller Hugh C. Todd James A. Duncan Congress Lindley H. Hadley William Bouck Ups Albert Johnson George P. Fishburne Homer T. Bone John W. Summers Fred Miller Knute Hill

Stanfield Defeats Chamberlain for Oregon Senate Seat

Oregon voters choose Robert N. Stanfield Republican to the U S Senate, ending George E. Chamberlain Democrat's third term. With about 150000 of 250000 counted Stanfield leads Chamberlain by significant margin, Harding and Cox trailing in the statewide totals.

Portland Ore Oregon Robert N. Stanfield United States Senate Lfe George E. Chamberlain Washington Stanfield Chamberlain Marding Cox Harding

King County Election Results by Districts

Scattered precincts across the King County Legislature races show varied totals. Candidates include Walter J. Lunn James T. Jones Pred J. Meas M— West M Watcliffe Jacob Schwarts Pederson John Fleming Joseph F. Costello in listed districts with multiple party affiliations and vote counts.

Walter J. Lunn James T. Jonen BR. Se John Fleming Joseph F. Costello Paul W. Houser TE. Fonda Harrison W. Mason C. Will Shaffer Wiley M. Scott Louis W. Tuck Porty

Presidential and Congressional Returns Amid King County Precincts

Early King County results show a mix of party tallies across multiple precincts. Notable figures include Harding in precincts totaling 82 804 and Debs at 1 986, with Fisher, MacLagan, and others in various counts. in Congress First District John F. Miller leads with 45 448 and Todd 10 482, while Second District contenders Findley 2 584 and Hart 46 646, among others.

United States Wealey Ace F. Cotterill Ds France Pols Ocroceseres Suaapeaneeas Arts IN Congress King County John F. Miller Hugh C. Todd James A. Duncan Congiles Lindley H. Findley William Bouck Seece Louis FY. Hart W. W. Black Robert Bridges Fula Os Murgean Boc-Labor

Town in Florida Goes Republican

Petersburg Florida reports that for the first time in its history the city voted Republican by a margin of 278. President Harding carried seven of the precincts.

Florida Petersburg Fila Harding

Court Orders Palmer Probe In Indiana Conspiracy Case

Federal judge A B Anderson orders probe into connections of General A Mitchell Palmer with a conspiracy case involving 125 operators and mine workers. Investigation to occur when case calls next Monday November 8. Attorney General may attend. Reports say Palmer involvement tied to strike injunctions and a restraining order. Dan Simm special assistant general prosecutor recently resigned. Van Nuys and Slack may resign as well.

Indianapolis Ind A. B. Anderson A. Mitchell Palmer Anderson Palmer Dan Simm Ney General Cently Ick

Rubber at risk from microbes unless kept in dry air

French investigators warn rubber degrades due to microbe attacks when exposed to humidity. Preservation requires maintaining perfectly dry air to prevent deterioration and ensure material longevity.

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