University lands gift to Northern Pacific sparks ire
A $250000 strip of University of Washington land was donated to the Northern Pacific Railway through the Hay administration. Regents dispute the railroad’s claim, and Governor Hay plans court testing after protests by Ole Hanson and others. The gift, described as a “compromise,” centers on a rights‑of‑way through campus and a token $1 payment.
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Pacific Aes
University OF Washington
Haye
Regents
Olympia
Thomas F. Murpine
Board of Regents
Fierelied
Northern Pacific
N. P
North Pacific
Hay
North Railroad
Ole Hanson
John C. Higgins
Dona N. P
University Daily
Students Stand Against University Censorship At Regents
A student board interviews President Kane as a clash over free expression erupts at the University of Washington. Regents demand absolute censorship of student papers while faculty largely sides with students showing support from several organizations. Senior council and the student affairs board oppose the chimes decision.
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the State University
Board of Control
Men in Detention Fight Hut Traction Co Case
In a habeas corpus hearing at Dominico Oct and Vin, two men testified they were not forcibly detained by the Pit Traction Co and wished to quit work immediately. Company guards accompanied them to the courthouse and Charles Fowler, after the trial, cursed the striking miners and said he feared harming them. Fowler had been fined $10 and jailed for intimidating strikers with a gun.
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Pit- Traction Co
Dominco
Oct
Vin
Charles Fowler
Fowler
Hodge Indicted Again as King County Campaign Heats Up
The long saga of Bob Hodge's indictment for failing to search for and seize slot machines in King County is renewed as opponents attack his record. The narrative recalls his previous acclaim when he was elected sheriff for a second term by a landslide four to one, amid public protest against alleged gang influence.
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Bob” Hodge
King County
Seattle
Hodge
Women Write to Becker in Letters From Readers
Extravagantly worded letters poured in to Police Lieutenant Becker, convicted of murder, with terms like hero sacrificed and victim of social outcasts. Becker awaits sentencing by Justice Goff next Wednesday and will be sent to Sing Sing until the appeal is decided. Mrs Becker appeared more cheerful, visiting him in his cell for an hour.
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New York
Becker
Goff
Sing Sing
Mra. Becker
Women Coppers Hold First Northwest Conference
Policewomen from the northwest and California gather in Portland on October 26 in a historic conference led by Lola G. Baldwin the first woman officer in the United States. Chief Slover of Portland addresses the assembly focusing on protection of young girls on the Pacific slope.
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Portland, Or
Northwest
California
Coppers
Pacific Slope
Lola G. Baldwin
United States
Slover
Portland
Thief Snoops Rear Window at Maynard Avenue Cafe
A ladder set against a rear alley window at the U K cafe 505 Maynard Avenue allowed a thief to enter and rob the till of ten dollars last night.
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U. K
Maynard Av
Testimony details Hockin betrayal and dictagraph claim
Walter Drew, chief counsel for the National Erectors Association, testified that H. Hockin, secretary treasurer of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers, betrayed union secrets to government agents and handed over headquarters keys for a dictagraph install in John McNamara's office. He alleged Hockin said he did not want to be the only goat.
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United Press
Indianapolis
H. 8. Hockin
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Wm. J. Byrne
John McNamara
Walter Drew
National Erectors’ Association
Weather Forecast Occasional Rain Tonight and Sunday
A brief forecast notes occasional rain tonight and Sunday with a moderate southeasterly breeze. Temperature at noon is expected to be mild, with little change through the day.
Roosevelt Improves After Shooting Dictates Madison Square Speech
Steady improvement follows the shooting of Col. Theodore Roosevelt. He ate a good breakfast and began dictating the speech to be delivered at Madison Square Garden in New York next week, despite the bullet injury.
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United Press
Oyster Bay
Theodore Roosevelt
John Schrank
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Wilson Says He Will Sleep Through Election Returns
Gov. Woodrow Wilson announced in Princeton that he planned to retire at 9 o'clock on election night preferring sleep to hearing returns. Wires will be installed at his home to keep the family informed.
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Wilson
Princeton
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
Hodge rally fires up supporters in Northwest campaign
Telegrams from Spokane and Bellingham report large crowds backing Hodge as he returns from Spokane. Party leaders deny rumors of withdrawal and vow no quarter, with updates from Davis Kimball and Siegel praising Eastern Washington gains and rising plurality despite newspaper attacks.
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Spokane
Wash
B. C. Snyder
Care Butler
Seattle
Hodge
Washington
Arthur W. Davis
Horace Kimball
Walla Walla Rally Grants Ovations Amid Political Turmoil
Hodge received ovations at Walla Walla Clarketon Pullman Cheney and here tonight before about 2000 people. A slander campaign targets all progressives urging vigorous effort. Governor Terats voices support as tensions rise in local elections. Chehalis court denial means local option vote proceeds.
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Spokane
Wash
RH. C. Snyder
Butler
Seattle
Hodge
Walla Walla
Clarketon
Pullman
Cheney
Govnor Terats
Bulgarians Begin Assault on Adrianople Fortress
Bulgarian troops launched the storming of Adrianople after a heavy bombardment. Flames engulfed the city as Bulgars advanced. three Turkish positions reportedly surrendered and about 1,800 Turks were captured. The defense is expected to be prolonged and desperate.
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Sofia
Adrianople
Diaz Fate Remains Secret After Veracruz Rebel Capture
In Mexico City on October 26 absolute secrecy surrounded Gen. Feliz Diaz nephew of Porfirio Diaz after his revolt against the Madero government collapsed with capture at Vera Cruz. He was tried by court martial at Vera Cruz yesterday while President Madero refused Senate demands for details and others in the government likewise stayed silent.
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Mexico City
Feliz Diaz
Porforio Diaz
Mexico
Madero
Vera Cruz
Diaz
Senate
Beans in Shoes After Giants Loss Stunt by Walter Stone
Walter Stone of Phillipsburg New York walked all day with four beans in each shoe as a wager stunt after the Giants lost. He first baked the beans before proceeding with the odd challenge.
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Walter Stone
Phillipsburg
N. Y
N. B
Mr. Stone
Want Ads Speak With 40 000 Salesmen In Campaign
Readable copy used persistently in Want Ads can draw attention. The ad touts 40,000 salesmen who interview over 200,000 people for a 50 cent charge and urges readers to phone or visit offices to learn how they deliver results.
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