A Finely Tempered Man: Hodge’s Defeat and Resolve
The Seattle Star recounts Bob Hodge’s defeat in the governor race and his measured response. He vows to seek another job for his family, praises the opponent’s integrity, and reflects on political virtue over party loyalty, framing a gentler path forward.
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Bob” Hodge
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Lister Receives Push For Clean Sweep Of 1200 Offices
Ernest Lister faces a slate of about 1,200 state offices to fill as he takes office. Anxious officials and party tensions loom while the governor-elect contemplates resignations and a broad reorganization across departments including labor, transportation, health, education, prisons, and state boards and commissions.
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Ernest Lister
Students Rally Over War Chimes Fund Drive
University students oppose a motion to discipline the War chimes protest and pledge support from alumni to raise 12 500 to reimburse the donor. The open letter of protest spurs debate while residents claim the faculty backlash follows the gubernatorial election of Ernest Lister.
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University of War
Ernest Lister
Turks Claim One Victory in War Progress
From Hantinople on November 9, reports say U.S. forces won a victory at Marash near Adana after 46 hours of fighting. The opposing side reportedly left many dead and two captured, with details still unclear.
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Brilaf Marash
Schultz and Schelbachs fueled by suspicion and rumor
An unclear report describes Schultz raising a chick and distrust around Humbers and Schelbachs. Tensions rise as accusations and rumors about character and reputations spread, with references to conflict and alleged schemes affecting Schultz's circle.
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Schelbachs
Wilson Fails to Secure Nationwide Majority
The United Press Leased Wire reports the national popular vote by state from official and estimated returns. The table summarizes how states contributed to the overall tally as of November 9 in New York.
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United Press
New York
Unfamiliar Governor Ernest Lister Emerges From Contest
A portrait of Ernest Lister, Idaho born and Tacoma raised, who won the Washington governorship after a rapid, three week campaign. Lister, 42, defeated rivals despite limited public recognition, earns praise for hustle, probity, and a record as iron molder, union activist, and real estate man. He and wife Alice Thornton have two children, John and Florence.
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Ingleside College
New Medford
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Why She Didn't Vote
Two suffragettes discuss voting. The first asks if the progressive ticket was voted, the second says she did not vote due to fear of challenge. She explains she registered but feared being challenged when asked her age, and instead gave her bust measurement.
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Edmund Vance Cooke
Hodge
Earth
Vee
Lister Vows Service to People After Election Win
Gov elect Lister issues a statement via The Star thanking voters and pledging to serve Washington. He emphasizes a four year mandate to reflect credit on the state and ensure the electorate feels no mistake was made by their support.
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Hayes Defeat Seems Certain as Lister Leads
State Chairman Werner A. Rupp concedes Gov M E Hay defeat to Ernest Lister of Tacoma. With scattered precincts missing, Lister leads by about 1500 votes as canvass continues per managers advice. Election described as highly unique with Washington voting progressive for president and split party results statewide.
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Pliny Allen
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Black Hand Letter Sender Sentenced to Prison
Arthur P. Hoffman convicted of sending threatening Black Hand letters to farmer Fisher on the Bolth ell road. He received a two to five year term in the penitentiary. Hoffman was a farm hand accused of demanding 2600 dollars from his employer.
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Bothell Road
Hoffman
Bloodhounds on trail of Shasta limited robbers
A rain soaked posse and bloodhounds chased three robbers who held up the Shasta limited near Delta California. One bandit, first name Frank, was mortally wounded by head brakeman James Yoakum after a duel. The others escaped with three sacks of registered mail. Delta residents watched as the train halted and the bandits fled into the Sierra foothills.
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Shasta Limited
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Hille
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James Yoakum
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Grakeman
Thorb Sanford
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Evans and Senntag
Sierra Foothills
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John Morton
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Sultan vows to die in palace and office
Kaimir Pasha told foreign ambassadors in Constantinople that he and the sultan would perish rather than abandon the Moslem capital, saying his sovereign will await death in the palace and in his office. The report is dated Vienna with Turkish sources.
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Race Postponed Due to Wet Track at Meadows
Auto races scheduled for today at the Meadows are postponed to tomorrow because of a wet track. Officials expect the surface to be in good condition by the new date.
Weather Forecast Rain Tonight Through Sunday
Rain to night and Sunday with brisk winds from the southeast shifting to the southwest. Noon temperature around 41 degrees.
Specials in the News Europe Gets Turkey Slice
A collage of items from SPECIALS IN THE NEWS notes Europe preparing for its share of Turkey while others report oddities. Jack London ventures to the Santa Cruz islands to lasso seals and two Western Coast men travel to New York in a buggy pulled by five wolves.
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Pasadena
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Attractive furniture buys for every purse
The Star announces Grote Rankin Co full page ad to appear Monday on page 5 featuring a broad range of furniture at budget friendly prices. Readers are urged to watch the ad and consider The Star classified columns for want ads, with office contact in Seattle.
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