Humphrey is an undesirable and purchased ally in politics
A scathing editorial attacks William E. Humphrey in harsh terms, accusing him of buying support, groveling to privileged interests, and betraying party principles. It labels him insincere, insubstantial, and unfit for office, claiming insurgents he funds are coerced into his camp.
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Washington
Congress
William E. Humphrey
Hold
Bephrey
Seattle
Wash
Recall Petition Aims to Remove Seattle Mayor Hiram Gill
Petition filed by Public Welfare League seeks recall of Mayor Hiram C Gill of Seattle Washington. Citizens accuse him of abusing appointive power failing to enforce laws and inviting crime in the city and demand a successor under charter provisions.
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City of
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Washington
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Pecounty
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C. Gill
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Petition Drive Demands Recall of Mayor H. C.
Last night petitions for recall gathered strong support in the Fourteenth ward. About 500 members of the Federated Improvement and Rainier Heights Improvement Club signed, with campaign workers aiming to collect extra names to cover possible invalid signatures. Officials plan to file sufficient names to ensure at least 25 percent of the total vote remains after potential strikes by the city comptroller.
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Improvement
Federated Improvement
Fourteenth Ward
Membe Rainier Heights Improvement Club
Divorces Granted As Court Moves Fast In Seattle
In King County a rapid divorce court session heard several uncontested cases. Judge Gay disposed of a string of actions quickly, with three judges busy this morning. Edward J. Lannon and Joseph T. LeBeau obtained decrees after citing wives’ cafe habits as the breaking cause.
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Lannon
LeBeau
Rumor Says T. R. May Endorse Humphrey
Rumors circulate that Theodore Roosevelt could endorse Hubert Humphrey. The report claims Roosevelt sent a letter to Humphrey, though none is confirmed at Humphrey's headquarters. Observers note Roosevelt’s past disdain for Roosevelt-era progressives, with speculation he may pivot to backing Humphrey to salvage the Republican Party.
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Humphrey
Theodore
Saratoga
Revolting South Americans Call U.S. Dogs
Cablegrams from Orleans report Hondurans branding Americans as dogs amid suspected inter American tensions. The dispatch notes calls to send death to Taft's dogs and cites UETS DOGS as a pejorative refrain used by local factions.
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Orleans
Honduras
Washington
Taft
Washington recall petition pioneer A. E. Flagg in 1910
The record notes A. E. Flagg as the first man to file a recall petition in Washington on October 7, 1910, followed closely by Councilman EK W Way. It also mentions vault clerk W Hutchinson’s past as a barber and Louis Silvain’s prior work selling ribbons at McCarthy’s, plus Frank A Twitchell’s varied trades before becoming land office receiver.
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Washington
EK. W. Way
W. Hutchinson
Louis Silvain
Young Men's Republican Club
Judge Gilliam
McCarthy
Frank A. Twitchell
Seattle
Gill Squeals as Hillside Seizes Seattle Vice District
City Hall shadowed by the tenderloin scene as Hiram C. Gill orders the near-Tenth ward district moved to Hillside Investment property. Hillside, led by John F. Clancy and others, dominates vice interests while sheriff Hob Hodge resists action and local citizens protest to protect decent neighborhoods.
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Hob Hodge
Gill
Hideide Investment Company
South Seattle Improvement Club
Tenthawerth House
San Diego Population Count Seen at 39576
Washington census bureau reports San Diego California has a population of 39576 in the latest figures with city officials and local leaders reacting to the update.
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Washington
San Diego
Cal
Relief Trains Sent From Winnipeg Amid Fire Reports
No confirmation yet on Baudette Minnesota and Spooner fires due to wiped out telegraph wires. Canadian Northern Railway dispatched two relief trains from Winnipeg to assist.
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Minn
Spooner
Canadian Northern
King Manuel vows return as anti republic aims rise
In Lisbon on October 8 Portugal proclaims banishment for King Manuel Queen Mother Amelie Dowager Queen Marie Pia and the Duke of Oporto. The Duke was captured while fighting and placed aboard the royal yacht Amelie bound for exile. Dom Manuel reportedly told Gibraltar's Gov Hunter he would regain his throne and lead an anti republican army.
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Amele
Marie Pia
Duke of
Oporto
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Shark Real Estate Scandal In Bremerton Lands Two Buyers
A Seattle real estate scheme by Hillman Real Estate Company left a laborer paying $150 for two lots, only to find a stranger building on one. The buyer reported that agents induced investment to secure work, then altered contracts to favor the first lot, with damages offset by applying payments to the initial parcel. A notary recorded the affidavit in September 1910.
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Hillman
Navy Yard
Bremerton
Judge Lauds Seattle Conditions in Lenient Sentence
Judge Ronald cited terrible city conditions in Seattle as he sentenced 19 year old In sentence ing Fd Laffounty to one to two years in the Monroe reform school for an illegal relation with a married 28 year old woman with three children. The woman testified to her age and marital status.
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Ronald
Seattle
Fd Laffounty
Monroe
Man Who Sees Both Sides Remains On The Fence
A quip notes that a person who can see both sides of an issue often stays neutral. The witticism highlights indecision and balance in judgment.
Rumor Links Gill Aide McGuire To Police Chief Post
The street rumor says Lucius McGuire, head of police, will be named chief tomorrow after Gill held talks with advisors. McGuire led the Gill campaign last spring and served as secretary to the Wilson campaign committee in the recent primary.
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Wilson
Central Labor Council Endorses Non-Partisan Judiciary Ticket
The Central Labor Council forges its first political endorsement by backing the Non-Partisan judiciary ticket. Labor members pledge to work for the ticket’s success, citing the supreme court's relevance to workers and daily legal decisions affecting trades unionists.
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Organized Labor
Central Labor
Ceils
Supreme Court
Council
Judiciary
Weather Outlook for Seattle Tonight and Sunday
Occasional rain a cross Seattle and vicinity with cooler temperatures. Moderate southerly winds accompany the unsettled weekend pattern.
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Seattle
Safe Robbers Cripple Fremont Saloons In Two Breaks
Early today in Fremont two safes were cracked within four hours. The Sunset Varnish office at 142 Ewing st yielded only $1 in stamps, signaled by a large unlocked safe. At the Northern Pacific depot, nitroglycerine failed to fully open the second safe, and the trio fled. The run marks the fifth such attempt in the past year.
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Sunset Varnish Company
Ewing St
Carr
Northern Pacific
Peace Celebration Marks Two Centuries Since War End
The American Peace Society plans a 1914 celebration commemorating a hundred years of peace between England and the United States, highlighting the enduring alliance and mutual cooperation to promote global stability.
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American Peace Society
England
United States
Sheriff’s Deputies Battle Dietz Family at Cameron Dam
Deputies and John Dietz and his son Leslie fought at Cameron Dam in Wisconsin. John Dietz was believed fatally wounded and Leslie injured as the family, aided by Mrs. Dietz and others, retreated to their cabin and resisted a siege for five days. Dietz attempted surrender but fled as deputies fired.
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Cameron Dam
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Dietz Fights Timber Barons In Minnesota Defense
John Dietz has resisted a lumber company attempting to drive logs through his property for three years. He built a dam and armed his family after the company refused damages. Sheriffs Pinkertons and posses failed to breach Dietz’s defensive barrier amid continued pitched battles.
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Minnesota
Dietz
Gunman Fires on Deputies Before Suicide Attempt
A man knelt, faced deputies, and fired two revolvers at them before turning his gun on himself. His son Leslie hurried to his side as the assailant then used a Winchester before the scene ended.
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