Republicans Are Victorious in County and State Returns
Early unofficial returns from King County show Republicans sweeping the local county and legislative tickets. Andrew Heinrich elected state senator in the Thirty-third district while George A. Piper loses in the Thirty-fourth. Sheriff Edward Cudihee reelected. Statewide, Republicans contend a strong majority on both ballots and likely election of a Republican U.S. senator.
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Seattle Man Slocum Dies by Own Action After Club Assault
A Seattle waiter named Slocum killed himself with poison after a confrontation with a woman he pursued. Police recovered letters to a confederate and a coroner’s autopsy is planned to confirm death by suicide.
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Walt
Lunatic in the Mayor's Office Arrested on Insanity Charge
A man named Joe Schubart was arrested by Detective Kennedy in Mayor Humes office on a charge of insanity. He claimed a delusion that someone is trying to kill him and was taken to the county jail.
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Joe Schubart
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Caught in Smashup Injuries Reported at Edge City
A Black press train on the Lehigh Valley collided after an open switch near Edge City at a o'clock today. One trainman and several passengers were injured, including Carrie Nation who suffered painful bruises but is not considered dangerously injured. She is able to talk and hopes to smash saloons again.
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Roosevelt Heads to Philadelphia for Masonic Celebration
President Roosevelt arrived in New York, left for Philadelphia at 6 o'clock this morning, to attend a Masonic celebration in Philadelphia. He spoke briefly about the alertion and offered little comment on the matter.
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Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Republicans Retain Control Of Congress
The latest reports from states indicate Republicans will control both houses. California elects Geo C Pardee Republican as governor by a narrow margin over Democrat Franklin K Lane. Nationwide, Republicans gain five congressmen with one Democrat in the mix. Bell Coombe and Wynne results are near certainty pending official counts. The legislature leans Republican. some results still unsettled.
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Man Injures Sweetheart In Theater Knife Attack
Lottie Brace, a dancer at the Arcadia theater in Tenderloin, lies between life and death after lover James Champes stabbed her in the right temple. He fled the scene but was soon captured as medical aid was delayed and attempts to remove the blade failed. Brace’s family hails from Spokane and Seattle, with alleged motives tied to rejected marriage proposals and jealousy.
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Alexander Brrece
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Seattie
Prosecution urged after Seattle ward election fraud defeat
Citizens celebrate decisive victory over corruption in Seattle First ward where George A. Piper failed to win a state senate bid. The piece urges continued action against election fraud and calls on inspectors and prosecutors to pursue corrupt activity revealed at the polls.
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Death on Steamship Ohio Believed Self-Inflicted
William Wilson, a passenger from Nome aboard the steamship Ohio, died after falling headfirst into a ventilation shaft in the engine room. Coroner's investigation points to death by own action, with an inquest planned. Wilson's mother resides in Sherman, Texas.
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Nome
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Sherman
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Washington Republicans win state and Pierce county seats
With a light statewide vote the Republicans appear to carry Washington by about a 10000 majority for congressmen and the supreme court associate justice. The legislature is expected to be strongly Republican. In Tacoma the Republican ticket has large support and Pierce county likely elects the entire legislative slate. Spokane counties show a split ticket though most voted for Republicans except treasurer. Weather and scratching slow the count.
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Supreme Court
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Bryan Fails to Narrow Lincoln GOP Victory Margin
In Lincoln Nebraska on November 15 a precinct led by William Jennings Bryan returned a Republican majority of 14 despite a canvass and strong personal efforts by the former presidential candidate.
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Jennings Bryan
Wants His Money From Attorney Davis Fraud Case
William Davis sues attorney P V Davis in Judge Bell's department for 5691 dollars and costs claiming the lawyer misused funds from a 10,987.90 damages award from Ballard. Davis alleges half went to Taylor, with the remainder converted to the lawyer's own use.
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William Davis
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Bell
Department of the Superior Court
Wm. Davis
Taylor
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Umatilla Steamship Due Tonight. Brighton Beach Marriage Planned
The steamship Umatilla from Francisco is due tonight. Albert Koepfli, eldest son of Count Koepfli, and Miss Berenthal plan a Brighton Beach wedding at the bride’s parents’ home this evening.
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Francisco
Albert Koepfii
Clerk Koepfli
Miss Berenthal
Brighton Beach
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