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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1916
Page
2
New York Illinois Ohio and Indiana form a pivotal bloc with 113 electoral votes, nearly 43 percent of the 266 needed, as Democrats and Republicans claim the balance of power. Also, Olympia & Tacoma Navigation Co launches a direct Seattle to Olympia boat service.
The Star invites its readers to a big election viewing event Tuesday night at Second avenue and Union. Doors open at 6 30. Eastern return shown on a large screen as votes tally after polls close. The program promises entertainment for The Star family and crowds downtown.
Sheriff McRae, in Providence hospital with three bullet wounds, recounts a clash on the municipal pier as 135 armed deputies faced I W W militants. Shots from the boat preceded shore fire, and McRae praises bravery of officers while Edith Frenette is arrested for assaulting the sheriff en route to the hospital.
The Seattle Commercial Club completes its reform with 150 legislative members and a nine member executive committee. The final appointments to the members council are set for next Thursday, and the first meeting under the new government will be held Thursday night.
Sunday opening crowds set records as William Jeffrey delivers a gripping Boris Androvsky in The Garden of Allah at the Metropolitan. Sarah Truax captivates, while other acts across town spotlight vaudeville and photoplays in a strong week for theaters.
At Everett a shore battle between I W W protesters and militiamen left seven dead and about 50 wounded. Police arrested arriving I W W members as boats carried more of the group away. Hospitals treated the injured while officials prepared affidavits and reviewed accusations of shootings by both sides.
Vaudeville patrons praise The Clod as a well done one act play. Sarah Padden shines compared with The Little Shepherd of Bargain Row. Vanda Hoff dazzles in The Dancing Girl of Delhi with Indian settings and a strong company. Other acts include Raymond and Caverley Four Readings John Geber Rigge and Ryan and the Brightons.
Altoona Pa November 6 seven trainmen died and four were lightly injured when a 60 car freight train ran away on the Pennsylvania Railroad near the Allegheny mountains and dashed into four empty engines on the Y switches near Hollidaysburg. One more trainman was injured.
The Bellingham Journal accuses Republican campaign managers and Congressman Lynn Hadley of tying President Wilson to Initiative Measures Nos. 18 and 24 the liquor bills. It cites Curtis Abram a and Charles Nolte in a tactic to blast banners urging votes for Wilson Lister and Axtell while advocating Nos. 18 and 24.
The U S supreme court agreed to review the Oregon California land case involving millions of dollars in railroad land grants. The dispute centers on land granted by the government to railroads across Oregon and California, highlighting interstate property claims.
Dispatch from San Antonio reports Gen Funston denying any contemplated move to Parral to protect American interests after Parral’s capture by Villistas. Unconfirmed claims of dispatches and orders surface amid ongoing Mexican conflict. Separate note from Seattle citizens debates Initiatives Nos 18 and 24 on alcohol. some admit beer degrades society but urge parity with other states’ profits.
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