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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1908

Page

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Hodge Heads the County Ticket in Bitter Race

Sheriff elect Robert T. Hodge led the county ticket with 10 272 votes. D K Sickles county clerk 9 316. Otto A Case county auditor 8 884. Geo Vanderveer prosecuting attorney 4 93. Geo Russell county treasurer 8 422. J C Snyder coroner 5 280. M J Carrigan county commissioner 8 107. A L Rutherford county commissioner 4 856. Voter splits show party ring cuts.

al" Hoge King Apa Ion Youles Rickies Assessor Parish Hodge Case Carri Pickles Parish AL. Rutherford Lila Reduc Vanderveer A. L. Rutherford Renee Twee Rutherford Ween Cosgrove Williams Vanderveers Calhoun County Ward Painteh Hyan Snyder McLaughlin Country Iret Piret Renee Ee County Seeeren Ward Arrigan Shield Ais Taft Ryan Fteres Haase Congresaman Furteenth Eevees Bickle Runnell Ostrom Humphrey Miller Terry Ra Fowrth Corrigan Heutherford Hannan Sickles Finesell Humphrey

Has 329 Electoral Votes From Latest County Record

A fragmented late 19th to early 20th century United States electoral tally notes Taft and Roosevelt results across states, with California returns showing J Euglebright and others, and mentions possible cabinet changes including Root and legal shifts. The report covers Missouri and Michigan outcomes and hints at session timing for a new legislature and a potential senatorial election.

Taft Wins Election Draws Mixed European Reactions

Berlin dispatches report extra editions announcing Taft's presidential win to the United States and Austria. German papers express cautious optimism about stability and business continuity, while Australian laborers anticipate migration to America. Pope congratulates Taft, signaling a favorable public tone abroad.

Berlin M. Taft United States

Harriot Declared Ohio Governor With 20,000 Vote Lead

Republican Chairman Williams concedes Judson Harriot Democrat will win Ohio governor with a plurality over 20 000 The legislature will be Republican As Senator Foraker leaves office before the tariff revision session Harmon may appoint a successor to serve at the special session Republican leaders plan to block this move The term of the governor elect and the timing of sessions are outlined in the report.

Er. Lou Missouri Taft Bryan Hadley Repubican Cowherd Benatoer Wil J. Stane Joseph W. Folk Columbus Williams Judson Harriot Foraker Harmon

Bryan Sends Congratulations to Taft

United Press reports from Lincoln Nebraska on November 6 that after fuller returns in close states William Jennings Bryan telegrammed his congratulations to William Howard Taft of Cincinnati. The message offered best wishes for Taft's administration and was signed W J Bryan.

United Press Lincoln Neb Taft Bryan Wm. H. Taft Cincinnati

Liberty Lost in Materialism Says Henry Watterson

Renited Press reports Col. Henry Watterson in the Courier Journal argues the Tuesday election recall shows a majority of voters prefer existing conditions over drastic change. He contrasts Bryan and Taft and reflects on materialism, commerce, and the public’s focus on present gains.

Henry Watterson Renited Press Louisville The Courier Journal Union Bryan Taft Bacon Byrne

Bryan’s Post Election Reflections From Lincoln Address

William J. Bryan issued a statement from Lincoln Nebraska noting the election defeat by a decisive majority. He said the fight followed a platform he believed beneficial for Americans and expressed faith in public scrutiny of trusts and future return to private life. He praised Democrats and discussed labor and tariff reform goals and the Philippines independence context.

United Press Lincoln, Neb William J. Bryan Lincoln Nebraska Denver

Taft Thanks Bryan in Telegram of Gratitude

United Press reports Taft sent a telegram to W. J. Bryan of Lincoln Nebraska thanking him for his cordial congratulations and good wishes. Taft signed the message William H. Taft.

United Press Cincinnati Ohio Taft Bryan W. J. Bryan Lincoln, Neb WM. H. Taft

Seattle Chamber of Commerce to award best northwest apple cup

The Seattle Chamber of Commerce will present a solid silver trophy to the exhibitor of the best Northwest apple at the national apple show in Spokane from December 7 to 12. The award will consider size color shape and flavor and the trophy will be designed in Seattle.

Seattle Chamber of Commerce Northwest Spokane

Bezemer Eludes Posse and Is Given Aid by Lumbermen

The kidnapper Leo Bezemer alias Whistling Reins, about 27, 5 ft 9, with black hair and a smooth shave, eludes Sheriff Charles Harmon and a Skagit county posse. Harry McDermott and bloodhounds joined the chase from Silvana toward Lakewood, aided by millhands who supply provisions and lodging. The underground railway of lumbermen helps Bezemer toward Seattle, with multiple arrests likely.

Bezemer Posse Harry McDermott Sam Brady Leo Bezemer Whistling Reins B. P. English Mt. Vernon Tree Sil Marysville Everett Charles Harmon Skagit County Silvana Ready Fred W. Kloeber Green River Hot Springs McDermott Law C. W. Stew Skagite County W. Bardsley Mount Vernon R. K. Dunham T. 8. Elkins Fred Franstead Lakewood Stevenson Skagit River Rezemer Milltown Day's Camp Pilehack Milldale Stanwood Seattle Hook Crook Rosemer Harmon Woods Seattl

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