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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
12
United Press reports the tally from a local election shows Bryan leading with 14 712 votes cast. Chaffin followers are noted, with the article naming preachers lawyers and educated men among Bryan’s supporters in Virginia and California.
A local note indicates a loan from a charity fund with discussions to finalize terms. The text mentions a meeting with officials and a request related to housing and applications, with a $500 figure cited and inquiries directed to Superintendent Kohn.
Water or gas service will be interrupted in parts of the Universi ae district tomorrow between 5 and 52 percent of capacity as crew address supply issues. Local officials urge residents to plan ahead and follow posted notices for exact affected blocks.
Fragmentary text suggests a dispute or social event at a Sanitary or Sitlard Parlor on Third Avenue involving Brad and others. Details are unclear due to damaged source text.
A morning patrol spotted banners strung across roofs advertising a tomorrow football game. Police chief Ward ordered the removal of banners and a special squad confiscated what Bettie had posted, deeming it a violation of the law.
A Seattle street car, in control failure after passing Seventh Ave, raced down Thirday and Washington streets at about 1 o'clock this morning. The car narrowly missed a Capitol Hill trolley, causing a block on traffic for several hours. no injuries were reported beyond a shake. The grip tore up planking at the goose neck before the wild run halted.
United Press report from Tortola notes a proposed conference between Japan United States and England to discuss Orient questions likely to arise. Japanese diplomats and scholars show enthusiasm with signs Japan may call the conference if Britain or America does not take the initiative.
The text lists support for a conference from Seeeeee!, Barong 8. Goto, South Manchurian Railway president, and Japanese officials including Minister of Communications Hasebo hae. M Matsuda, Baton cabinet judge minister, and other party leaders are cited as enthusiastic backers. Tomisu of international law also endorses the conference. A final note mentions General cargo and Dr Lindsay departing for Valdes port.
Fragmentary text suggests issues with an emolument or disbursement process. The snippet mentions currency and timing but lacks concrete names, dates, or amounts to confirm the event or responsible entities. Further readable context is needed to identify the parties and outcome.
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