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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
7
Early returns show Taft winning key counties including Skamania and Ferry with about 1,789 votes and 3,074 for Bryan in county totals. Statewide results indicate Taft leads the gubernatorial race as voters weigh the Republican ticket and party candidates on November 6.
Ahead of his ticket, Cushman had 11 744 votes or 16 more than Taft, while Cosgrove led Cushman by several hundred votes in early returns.
Secretary Barnes of the Socialist national committee estimated a total Socialist vote not to exceed 595000. He said Illinois would reach barely 60000. Oklahoma showed the largest gain with 17000 votes, up from 4400 in 1904. Prohibitionists report a vote gain but offer no estimate of its share.
In a 27 918 total vote, 15 733 favored the garbage bonds and 12 185 opposed. The proposal failed by 1 018 votes or a three fifths requirement. Only Ward One rejected the measure. other wards supported it, with the Fifth Ward giving more than three in five for the bonds.
United Press reports Jim Barry rated favorite at 10 to 9 to beat Jim Flynn in a 10 round no decision bout at Naud Junction tonight. The heavyweights meet as part of a strong Pacific program with few title contenders this season.
President-elect Taft spoke before the Women's Missionary Society at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church. He outlined the work of the women in missions and announced plans to travel to Hot Springs Virginia with Mrs. Taft the following day for a stay of several weeks.
British steamer Queen Helena from Seattle and United States survey steamer Mc Culloch arrived in San Francisco this morning. Governor reached San Francisco and Nevadan arrived at Salina Cruz to transfer cargo to railways for transshipment. Bertha arrived at Valdes from Seattle and moved to Ketchikan, while Jefferson departed Ketchikan for Skagway.
A warrant was issued for H A Weymer after Laura Hasley chased him for blocks when an umbrella valued at 4.75 disappeared from under his coat at 1618 22nd Ave. Weymer had visited as solicitor for a prominent eastern monthly magazine. A separate case involves Claussen Brewing suing Youngstown Drug Co. for 20.36 on goods and credits for empties returned.
Jas J Min a railway magnate and his party of distinguished railroad men are expected to arrive in Seattle on Saturday morning after traveling from Spokane via the North Bank road. Local Great Northern officials have been notified of the planned arrival time with no exact hour given. The party includes W W Pil president Great Northern Howard Elliot president Northern Pacific Darius Miller trafficer Hill roads B T Nichola secretary Great Northern James M Gruber G M Great Northern F B Clarke president Spokane Portland Seattle A H Hoageland chief engineer Great Northern H Nutt vice president Spokane Portland Seattle.
R. B. Terhune, chairman of the county Republican committee, says the new campaign methods are vindicated and the county's success proves honest campaigning is effective. He notes no extraneous spending and asserts the new regime is here to stay.
In Ballard Nov 5 Joseph C Reed cook of schooner Eric reports watch theft: a gold jeweled Elgin with horseshoe-shaped fob was taken likely on the Fremont Ballard car or at Ballard bar. Reed suspects a man who rode with him part of the way and alighted at Fremont. Reed locked the watch on deck and last saw it after boarding the car.
In Los Angeles on November 5, Fred Nile reports his father James D. Nile disappeared from the family home in Chicago almost three years ago. The father left early one morning saying he would pass a day at his brother’s house and has not been heard from since.
A Grand Trunk train struck a party of men 200 miles east of Winnipeg, killing seven. The report from Winnipeg notes the deadly accident occurred today as workers from South Dakota were involved.
Plans are progressing rapidly for the Industrial exposition to be held in the old post office building beginning November 13. The event promises the finest display yet seen in the city with a nationally known decorator directing booth construction and exhibit room decor. Many vaudeville features have been arranged.
Work has begun on a new larger dock to serve ferry boats to West Seattle. The old dock is unsightly and too small for the growing passenger travel to the suburb and across the bay. The new station will be better equipped and completed as soon as possible.
W. J. Hemrich of Buffalo and eastern associates plan the building of gas motor boats for the Washington Peers association at Madison Park and will soon commence construction. The project aims to establish an East Coast run of motor boats and expand manufacturing capacity.
Daily inquiries flood Seattle business houses from an ornamental stone plant, a label manufacturer, and a metal specialty company plus an automatic vending machine maker all based in the city.
The Blue Funnel liner Antilochus reached port this morning after a hard voyage marked by rough weather, fog, rain, and head seas. Captain Kay said at no time was the ship fully under control, with ferocious seas near the straits and dense rain resembling London fogs before calmer conditions prevailed.
Chief of Police Irving Ward informed resort proprietors in the restricted district that Mayor Miller’s order to remove the resorts by December 1 will be strictly enforced. He dispelled any notion the order was a joke and urged obedience.
John C. Hatfield of Wnenna completes a tenle ende totaling 36,000,000 words, each meaning sentence. Great Western (England) records the fastest long run by a railway train covering 118.5 miles at 84 miles per hour.
The guide explains making Fuller Plumes by splicing two or three Plumes quill to quill and paring quills flat. Longer plumes are worth about half more. Select plumes with glossy flues. dull woolly flues indicate female birds and wear less well.
A catalog of silk fabrics including Swiss taffeta in various weaves and finishes, herringbone and plaid silks, satin ribbons, satin messaline with two tone stripes, striped grounds, chalk lines in navy brown green Copenhagen, and small checks with hairline stripes. Describes uses for waists gowns petticoats and linings with emphasis on quality and color options.
Prosperity spreads through New England as varied industries report improved conditions after Taft’s election. In Lowell an employer at the Federal Shoe company is ordered to duty next Monday after extended idleness, signaling a rebound. Meanwhile in Lacrosse, the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroad cuts section hands’ wages to 1.26 dollars per day and halts all improvement work.
The steamship Minnesota arrived at Smith's Cove at 11 this morning after a swift Pacific passage of just over 12 days. She left Port Townsend last night and crossed the Sound today, docking a little after 11. The vessel has undergone its semi annual upkeep and cleaned waterwise prior to departure.
Unofficial returns from all counties suggest Hrgan carries Maryland by about 200 votes while early results show Taft winning the state by roughly 100 votes. The count reflects tentative outcomes across counties as ballots are tallied.
A style observation notes that large hats flatter more faces and suit many women, while many women avoid small hats. The text suggests bold headwear enhances appearance for most, though a few avoid the larger look.
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