Oregon voters face national crisis over Senate choice
Oregon politicians debate the 1904 United States senate election as Governor Geo. E. Chamberlain, a Democrat, is urged by supporters and opposed by machine-backed Fulton and Patton. The public seeks to transfer power to a representative body while lawmakers pledge to honor Statement No. 1. The outcome hinges on a 61 of 90 legislature vote.
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Uni
Oregon
Roosevelt
United States
Mississippi
Geo. Earte Chamberlain
Chas W. Patton
Chamberlain
Sonally Chamberlain
Citien
Fulton
Herman
Mitchell
T. B. Wilcox
Wilcox
H. M. Cake
A Lucky Purchase A Lucky Purchase
A claim of a lucky purchase by Kessler of Ratlmier Ge at 1104 First Ave shows a railroad stock sale for 4260 dollars. Bidders include a lucky buyer. sale features boys clothing mats and bargain items. Preparations for a big sale begin Saturday morning with customers urged to come early.
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Kessler
Ratlmier Ge
Laat
Railroad Company
Chamberlain and Fulton compete as Oregon Senate race unfolds
In Oregon a bitter Senate fight brews as Fulton vows loyalty to the party while Chamberlain claims his election is certain. Rumors centering on seven doubtful Multnomah Republican pledges swirl as voters await decisive action and public statements from key figures.
Oregon Senate Pledge Debate Signals Political Upheaval
The speaker warns pledges may be broken and vows a campaign if not elected. He argues the Oregon legislature faces a job that tests the people’s rule under law and hints at a broader constitutional change to allow direct representation without pledged commitments.
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Geo. E. Chamberlain
Senate
Oregon
Congress
United States
Missing traveling iceman reported by firm in Los Angeles
Davie & Co of Los Angeles reports that James M. Arnold a traveling iceman employed by the firm disappeared while in Beattie. Arnold stopped at the Brty hotel 008% Pikest and left no trunk with him, and his whereabouts remain unknown.
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Fmvie
Davie & Co
Los Angeles
Cal
Pavey
James M. Arnold
Arnold
Brty
Beattie
Woman Seeks Divorce From Log Cabin Saloon Owner
Henrietta Martin files for divorce from Emil Dekartin, half owner of the Log Cabin saloon on Columbia Street. She alleges continual denial of funds, stating she has paid household expenses until two years ago, and that her husband now allows only $5 weekly. She claims a joint half-interest in the saloon and real estate valued at $1,000, with his income at $200 monthly. She seeks $190 alimony per month and a home and furniture for her separate property.
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Henrietta Martin
Emil Dekartin
Columbia St
Chicago
Martin
Burk Missing After Leaving Home Near Ion Beach
Retired freighter K. A. Burk and his wife were separated after a family dispute near Ion Beach. Plurk told his wife he would buy lemonade and return within an hour, but he did not come home by early morning. Police assistance is being sought.
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K. A. Burk
Ion Beach
Viret
Washington
Plurk
Leme
Mutiny Aboard Aryan Leads to Warrants for Seventeen
The Aryan, captained by A Whittier, mutinied yesterday afternoon on a Maryland bound voyage. Mate J A of New York was severely beaten and left senseless. Warrants for seventeen crew members accuse them of assault and battery and will be pursued until payment of fines and conditions. The Aryan arrived the day after traveling 114 days from Baltimore with a cargo of blacksmith coal.
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Hall
A. Whittier
J. A. An
New York
Baltimore
Watson sues to contest Van De Vanter will
Mre Filisabeth T. Watson, daughter of the late Joan V. Van De Vanter, yesterday filed suit to contest the will of Aaron T. Van De Vanter. The will leaves the entire estate of 660000 to his widow, Mre. Mattie Purcell. Watson seeks three quarters of the estate for herself and two brothers as heirs of her deceased parents.
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Filisabeth T. Watson
Joan V. van de Vanter
Aaron T. van de Vanter
Mattie Purcell
Contractor Johnson Wins Verdict in Tunnel Accident Case
Johnson, a contractor, won a verdict yesterday in a case over an accident at the Cascade tunnel of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line. A workman lost sight in one eye and one hand due to a premature explosion.
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Dan Cararevies
Cascade Tunnel
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Runaway team crashes into street car in Marion district
A team of horses hitched to a wagon belonging to the American Paper Co. bolted down Marion at Wil between Third and Fourth avenues yesterday. They crashed into a street car at Third, causing injuries to the horses and some damage to the wagon. no human casualties reported.
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Third
Fourth Ave
Carpenter reports theft at under construction site
A. 1 Taylor of 922 18th Ave reports missing saws and chisels from a build on 20th Ave EB Union. Utah news notes Sparks Harrell ranch bought for 1 million dollars with plans for large livestock. A Hellingham briefing urges teachers not to worry at a county Institute.
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Taylor
18Th Av
20Th Av
EB. Union
Hellingham
Count Institute
Alice Beogee
Clean Vheee Health Bill In Washington Report
Oct 22 in Washington, a health bill for city guarantees has been discussed in the capital. Officials report that conditions are in order and funding appears secure for the program.
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Han Francisco
Ord Washington
Treasury Statement Shows Large Receipts and Disbursements
Treasury report lists receipts totaling 61,846,276 and disbursements of 2,260,000 for the period.
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Washin Maron
Treasury
City taxes cut to under fifteen mills in 1909 levy
The 1909 city tax levy drops below 15 mills after a council special meeting. Minority proposals for lower rates failed, while a 14.80 to 14.90 mill range was approved for districts including South Seattle and Ballard with varied annexed areas. Appropriations for 1909 set against prior fixed sums.
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Rainier Beach
Fowler proposes cable system to ease uphill hauling
Leonard Fowler publisher of The Ranch argues Seattle wastes horse flesh with costly wagon loads on steep grades. He suggests a Fourthay to hill cable line with pulleys and hooks to lift wagons, reducing labor and wear. Electrical power would cover installation, with long term savings for taxpayers.
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Seattle
Leonard Fowler
Tax Amendment Discussion Draws Large City Audience
Citizens and taxpayers attend an open chamber meeting to hear supporters and opponents of a pending constitutional amendment. State Tax Commissioner J B Frost and State Railroad Commissioner Johns C Lawrence, who opposes passage, will speak. The 8 o'clock session invites public discussion on merits and faults.
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J. B. Frost
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Johns C. Lawrence
Bryan Replies to Roosevelt Letter in Labor Speech Tour
Bryan delivers twenty addresses in West Virginia and New Jersey terms his labor voting appeal. He accuses the Roosevelt letter of withholding Bryan’s views on labor questions and says he will reply at length later.
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Point
New York
New Jersey
Bryan
Spell-Binders on a Campaign Swing Through Midwest
The Democratic National Committee announced a special train tour to Ohio and Indiana next week to boost votes as two states aim to swing. Speakers include Thomas Marshall, David R. Francis, Towne, Clayton, Hoke Smith, Gore, Rainey, and possibly John W. Kern, with itinerary set at an Indianapolis meeting.
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United Press
Chicago
Democratic National Committee
Ohio
Indiana
Thomas Marshall
Illinois
John W. Kern
Indianapolis
Bernhardt Turns Sixty Four in Paris Retirement Note
Paris reports Sarah Bernhardt marks her sixty fourth birthday as she nears retirement after a career hailed by millions as the greatest living actress. The famed performer has long been linked with final retirement rumors, with observers noting the timing of her exit.
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Paris
Sarah Bernhardt
Bernsmardt
Tragic Surrender of Veteran Actress to Time
A veteran actress, once renowned for lifelong devotion to her craft, faces the ravages of age. The piece portrays a dignified decline, reflecting on a storied career and the toll of time on performance.
Arctic boat may be honeymoon craft
Dispatches from Rome report that the Stella Polare, the ship used by the Duke of Abruzzi on his Arctic expedition, is undergoing extensive renovation and may be fitted as a honeymoon craft. The Polar Star sailed to the North Pole on July 12, 1899, and returned December 16, 1906, after being wedged in the Arctic sea for 11 months.
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Rome
Duke of Abruzzi
North Pole
Arctic
Campaign Fund Growing With New Contributions
The campaign fund has received 10 934 dollars in the last three days from 44 contributors. Top donor is Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota with 4 000 dollars, followed by Bryan with 600 and Former Senator Clark of Montana with 1 000. Mayor Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland also gave 1 000. The committee seeks more funds to cover campaign expenses.
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United Press
Chicago
Democratic National Committee
Petti«rew
South Dakota
Bryan
The
Commoner
Clark
Montana
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
After Murderous Night Riders Rally in Rankin Case
Circuit Judge Jones calls a special term to probe the murder of Capt Rankin and the attempted murder of Col Taylor by night riders on Monday. Reel Foot Lake area under martial law after Gov Patterson declares no one linked to the affair will escape. Grand jury will hear Col Taylor who claims recognition of masked riders. prominent men expected to be called.
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Fennet
Jones
Capt
Rankin
Col. Taylor
Reel Foot Lake
Patterson
Steamer Dolphin Arrives With 260 Passengers
The Dolphin docked yesterday bringing 260 passengers from Agway and the Alaska canneries.
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Agway
Beattie and Tacoma Clearings Report
Beattie and Tacoma clearings reported today with balances. Beattie totals show 0.91,471,268.23 in clearings and 190,120.47 in balances. Tacoma shows 742,212.00 in clearings and 96,174.00 balances, Portland records 1,114,228.00 clearings and 127,546.00 balances.
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Tacoma
Portland
Flood Swamps Bhawnee Oklahoma Prompts Vast Missing Persons Search
In Bhawnee Oklahoma on Oct 22, flood waters from the North Canadian river sweep away across lowlands. Crest has passed but receding will take time. Search parties rescued dozens while many remain missing, some found on tree tops or rooftops amid submerged homes, with casualty counts still unconfirmed.
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United Press
Bhawneeh
Okla
North Canadian
Political notes from King county party meetings and rallies
The King county Democratic committee met at noon in the Arcade block while Democrats heard Foster supporters last night. Republicans plan a big Armory meeting tomorrow with Cushman Craven Cushman and Craven as speakers. A parade assembles at 7 30 from Oriental block. Multiple local GOP events follow tonight in Madrona hall Sherrick's hall West Seattle and Issaquah with speakers Hodge Hartman Parry Funk Vanderveer and others. The Swedish Republican club meets at 209 Oriental block.
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Arcade
Frank W. Cushman
Herman L. Craven
Armory
King County
Oriental Building
Swedish Republican Club
King County Committee
Gallinger
West Seattle
J. H. Parry
J. M. Funk
Republican Headquarters
Oriental Block
Prices paid to producers and farm market notes
The list details live weight prices for cattle veal mutton hogs lambs and bulls with per pound rates and local ranch figures. It also lists vegetables fruits and staples with sack or per unit prices and a brief note about a Minnesota liner sailing from Yokohama for Beattie, arriving at the port.
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Poneto
Weiss Appien
Standard Oil to Pay Large Dividend Next Month
United States stock market report states Standard Oil will distribute ten million dollars among shareholders next month after the board plans a quarterly dividend of 6 dollars per share. It is expected that the first quarter of next year will see a 16 1 2 dollar per share dividend, totaling about 16 million dollars in that period. The current year’s total disbursements are projected at 39.437 million dollars.
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United Press
Standard Oil Company
Youth 18 Missing Edward Lestrand
Edward Lestrand 18, of 615 Frirwtav Nw. W., left home Saturday afternoon and has not been seen since. His parents reported him missing and police are asked to locate him.
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Edward Lestrand
Nw. W
Stock Market Report From New York and Chicago Oct 22 1908
Stock data from Eighth Oborn & Co shows Amalg Co at 79 percent bid with mixed high and low quotes. Am. Locom. and Am. Sugar display varied figures. breaking down options includes Can. Pacific and Chicago markets. Closing call money at 1 to 1.5 percent. total Chicago volume reaches 157,900 shares.
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Brocks
High
A K’ Amalg
Am. Locom
Am. Sugar
Rae
Anacon
Atchicon
B. & Cy Cose Org
Brooklyn
Can. Pacific
Ches
Ohio
Ish CM, & Bt
Chi A
N. W
Col. F. & Iron
R. S.& Lprd
R. L Co
R. 1. Co., Pra
Pacifica
South
Union
Wizard Doctors of America Offer Free Consultations
Drs. Loughney and Loughney promote themselves as wizard doctors with free consultations at Estabrook Ridg. corner Second and Union. Testimonials from J. M. Lane and Jim Morrison praise rapid relief from stomach and nervous ailments after treatment, urging others to seek care.
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Loughney and
Loughney
The
Wizard Doctors of America
Estabrook Ridg
Second and Union
J. M. Lane
San Francisco
Lane & Conley Tobacco Co
Dre. Loughney
Jim Morrison
Mr. Morrison
America
Dre. Loughney & Loughney
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