Divorce case sparks campus as furniture vanishes
University of Washington faculty confront an emotional divorce case filed by Mrs. B G Morrison against Prof. F M Morrison. Furniture was moved from their residence as Mrs Morrison vanished amid questions of power of attorney and support. Morrison, a mathematics professor, had been on leave after health decline and was last seen at the Frye hotel.
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War clouds loom as Chinatown tensions flare over slave girl
In San Francisco Chinatown the Suey Sing tong awaits an ultimatum for returning $2,000 and a slave girl reportedly stolen from a Hong Kong establishment in Los Angeles. The rival Bing Kong tong had recently announced a peace settlement. Extra police patrol the area as a four day banquet ends at noon, with hostilities expected.
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FEAR TONG WARS PROMPT GUARDS IN PORTLAND
Portland police tightened security in the Chinese quarter amid reports of threatened tong wars in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Authorities guarded the area to prevent an outbreak.
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Roosevelt Votes At Oyster Bay With Archie In Auto
Col Roosevelt and his son Archie voted at 11 45 in the engine house polling place Fifth election district Roosevelt rode from Sagamore Hill by automobile The first man he met was Democratic Leader and Postmaster Thomas O Keefe
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Allies Loss Big Berlin
Heavy losses reported by the war office as French and British forces sustain heavy casualties in recent offensives. Australian troops suffered, especially on Sunday, with French attacking forces charging across fields littered with their own dead.
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Star Extras To Carry National Election Returns
The Star announces will publish national and focal election results Tuesday afternoon and night. The United Press will supply fast, continuous returns from all over the nation and report results in key states affecting the Wilson Hughes race. First Seattle returns will be in a Star extra after polls close.
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YOUR DAY TO VOTE AND SIGN NONPARTISAN PETITION 28
The message urges citizens to vote and to seek out and sign the circulating nonpartisan petition No 28. It notes the Star's advisory ballot on page 8 and emphasizes making use of the voting privilege.
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Kansas and Topeka election returns show Hughes trailing Wilson
In Kansas City Wichita reports incomplete returns place Hughes at 416 while Wilson has 880. Capper leads for governor with 680 to Landon 612. Other districts show Wilson beating Hughes in some counties, Mansfield and Lodge ahead in local races, with varied totals across Topeka and Manhatten.
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Pigott Gains Control of Major West Coast Steel Firm
William R. Pigott, president of Seattle Car and Foundry and vice president of Pacific Coast Steel, enlarges influence with the purchase of a controlling stake in Pacific Steel Co. The transfer, reportedly involving 1.84 million dollars, covers plants in South San Francisco, Seattle, and Portland, with Russian contracts to be fulfilled from the South San Francisco plant.
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One American aboard Lanao sunk by submarine
Captain Henry Mainland, the sole American aboard the Philippine registry steamship Lanao, reported the vessel was sunk by a German U‑boat October 28 off the Portuguese coast after her crew were evacuated. The ship flew the American flag during the ordeal.
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Record Vote Forecast Dominates Election Day Coverage
Early noon polling across New York Illinois Indiana and Ohio showed a heavier than usual turnout with many areas reaching half of total registration. Betting odds shifted from Hughes to Wilson in several midwest cities while Waldorf Tex Rickard offered even odds as voters spoke loudly.
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Jury at Everett Blames W W for Battle Deaths
Witnesses testified that four to ten W W victims of the gun battle at Everett Sunday drowned in the bay and their bodies were not recovered. The coroner's jury ruled all deaths from gunshot wounds inflicted by a riotous mob on the Verona at the city dock. Seven dead and 50 wounded reported. bodies held at the morgue with police and prosecutors advising against delivery to W W leaders. Relatives may take bodies through undertakers.
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Gua Johnson
Fine Weather for Election Day Across the Nation
New reports show clear autumn weather nationwide for election day. New York experiences typical November chill, Chicago reports near warm conditions, and San Francisco records clear skies.
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San Francisco
Submarine claims hits on two German dreadnoughts
London, Nov. 7 A report from a British submarine off the Danish coast says it scored hits on two German dreadnoughts of the Kaiser class, the admiralty announced today.
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Admiralty
The Star's Election Show at Second and Union
The Star invites the family to a big election event on Tuesday evening from 6 30 p m at Second and Union with a large crowd and live returns. First Seattle results will flash on a big screen by 8 p m as voting machines provide totals. Come early and stay late for entertainment and coverage.
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Don’t Laugh Pity Losers of These Bets on Election
In Columbus Nebraska, Nov 7, if Hughes wins, Lou Williamson of Columbus Tire Cup must roll a peanut with a crowbar through Frankfort square. If Wilson wins, Martin Stenger of Columbus State Bank must perform the same feat. In Danville Illinois, betting being illegal, John Kastasvidge of Westville keeps his right eye regardless of outcome after wagering his option on Wilson against $50.
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Danville, Ill
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Westville, Ill
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A. M. Parker
Election notes warn polling hours and voting pace
Polls open at a.m and close by 8 p m city and 7 p m country. Voters told to know polling places, call Main 6000 for registration, Main 600 for results. Watchers urged daily. officials in several precincts identified as Republicans. Betting favors Wilson Poindexter McBride Miller and GOP county ticket. Citizens urged to sign nonpartisan petition No 28 to remove party labels in elections.
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New Ashford First to Announce 1916 Presidential Vote
New Ashford Massachusetts, a 92 resident agricultural town, reported its presidential choice with 23 of 25 registered voters casting ballots. Hughes led with 16 votes and Wilson had 7, a shift from 1912 when Roosevelt had 6, Taft 7, Wilson 4. The town’s polls opened at 6 a.m. and closed at 10 a.m. under the watch of Selectmen Beach, Baker, and White.
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Berkshire County
United States
Hughes
Wilson
Roosevelt
Taft
Elmer P. Beach
Emery Baker
Henry M. White
Voter machine woes hit Seattle election turnout
Hundreds or thousands of Seattle voters faced delays as new voting machines malfunctioned or required time consuming use. Reports detail missing printed ballots, incorrect guidance, and long waits with many voters leaving without casting ballots. Prosecutor vows action against fraud.
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Star
Auditor
Hughes Leads on Fly Paper Ballot in Locals Vote
At poll opening in La Grange Illinois a grocer displayed fly paper sheets labeled Hughes and Wilson. By 10 am Hughes led 21 to 19 with one ballot split across the two parties. Democrats accuse Republicans of syrup on the Hughes sheet to attract votes while flies are cast as voters. Meanwhile Berlin reports Romanian front advances along the Dobrudja line.
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Wilson
Hughes
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Lil
Poll watchers urged to report results by phone after polls close
Voters watchers are asked to call Main 600 to report presidential, senatorial, gubernatorial and congressional results immediately after 8 p.m. Tuesday. In machine precincts no delay is expected. After 8:30 p.m. callers should report results on remaining offices and statewide measures.
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