Anti Saloon League backs candidates in New York race
The Anti Saloon League endorses Governor Pattison and other officials while criticizing Royal Arch influences. It cites pledges from 10 legislators and outlines districts where candidates are endorsed, urging voters to choose those aligned with its platform.
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Logia
M. Baes
Eee Ee
Pattison Head
Coe Tm League
Royal W. Ray
Royal Arch
Taylor Seattle
Renton
Parks Dem
Goaher
Dem
University Green
Fremont
Pothel
First Ward
Wilson Ala
fFirst
Fifth Ward
Seventh Ward
Tomalty in custody as officials weigh sanity
Ban Francisco, Oct 29. Tomalty a longtime head bookkeeper for the city treasurer is under arrest on accusations of involvement in a conspiracy that stole about 400 000 from city funds. Jail attendants say he appears a raving maniac and has shown drastic mental changes since Friday night. Health board members will report to the district attorney on his sanity. He has refused food since the arrest.
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Fey United Press
Ban Bancisco
Tomalty
Board of Health
Servia Asks For Aid In Balkan Conference
Belgrade reports the Serbian parliament telegraphed to Russia pleading for an alliance with Serbia and Montenegro to resist Austria’s claim on Bosnia and Herzegovina. The diplomatic corps awaits Russia’s reply as to whether it will aid in the crisis.
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United Press
Belgrade
Balkan
Russia
Servia
Montenegro
Begi
Bervia
Austria
Boania Andovina
Health vs. Dollars in Seattle Garbage Bond Debate
A Seattle bond vote on a $400000 garbage handling bond pits public funding against a private franchise. Opponents claim a private firm will gain long term control if the bond fails, while supporters say the bond ensures clear terms and city responsibility for waste disposal.
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Seattle
Trial reveals bribery under surreal notes in Ruef case
An early United Press dispatch reports a witness or officials mentioning bribery related to Abe Ruef in a sensational city graft case. The article references hearings and a figure of 1 000 dollars tied to an alleged offer as prosecutors pursue charges against Ruef and associates.
Floes Delay S S Voyage In Bering Sea Tow and Ice Enclosures
A schooner bound from Seat to the Bering Sea faced delays due to heavy ice floes and fog. The vessel, under Captain A. T, carried provisions for Maries and Indians, tows from North Bend, and arrived near Lawrence Island after navigating large floes and fresh ice.
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Bering Sea
North Bend
A. T
Lawrence Island
Sound
Grydock
Sheriff Smith Endorses Hodge in Local Sheriff Race
Sheriff Louw Smith declared himself openly in support of Republican sheriff candidate Bob Hodge after rumors of factional anger over primaries. The Enumclaw rally featured M. J. Carrigan praising Hodge and urging voters to back his bid, with audiences shouting encouragement.
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Sheriff Louw Smith
Bob Hodge
Sheriff Smith
Hodge
Enumclaw
M. J. Carrigan
Carrigan
Boye
Mr. Carrigan
Green
Congressmen Will Get Big Red Apples
The Chamber of Commerce plans to ship two to three refrigerator cars filled with irrigated state apples to Washington. Boxes will reach the Capitol before the holidays so lawmakers can take apples home and reflect on irrigated land, hoping for a generous mood in return for their duties.
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United States
Washington
Congress
Chamber Commerce
Washington, D.C
Straw ballot sales seek more helpers at community event
The Women’s Century club and the Federation of Women’s Clubs organize a straw ballot to survey support for presidential candidates benefiting a home for homeless girls. Ballots cost 10 cents and women clerks of election sell them at Hansen’s jewelry store and in residential areas.
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Women’s Century Club
Federation of Women’s Clube
Ing
Hansen's Jewelry Store
L H. Jennings
Snyder Affidavit Confirms Republican Coroner Claim
Dr. James C. Snyder, Republican candidate for coroner, files an affidavit in King County Washington affirming he pays his own campaign expenses and cannot run an extensive campaign. The document, sworn October 29, 1908, is witnessed by notary W. S. Osborn in Seattle.
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Coroner
the Star
Bir
Snyder
King County Republican Central Committee
State of
Washington
County of
King
W. 8. Osborn
Seattle
Lawyer Appoints Special Administrator in Tragic Pothursts Estate
Lionel A. Michelson was named special administrator for Arien John Potharst's estate after the man killed his wife Kathleen and their 2 month old baby then died by suicide. A petition from Elien O Leary and Thomas Bennett seeks Killen O Leary as administratrix with a hearing set for November 12. The estate is valued around 600 dollars including bank funds and a team and wagon, Kathleen Anne, 38, is hospitalized recovering. Omaha chosen as site for next WCTU annual convention by Enver Colorado executive committee.
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Lionel A. Michelson
Probate
Arien John Potharat
Kathleen
Michelson
Home Made Pie Man Loses Pies To Vandal
The Home Made Pie company on Western Avenue between Battery and Hell Streets suffered a pie raid. The proprietor reported broken pies, splattered walls, and a devastated floor, begging police to catch the vandal who spoiled the dessert display.
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Battery
Hell
Burglars Fail to Crack Safe at Dental Office
Robbers attempted to loot the Maker and Grant dental offices in the Pantages building on Seconday and Seneca Streets last night but could not open the safe. About 200 dollars in cash and dental gold nuggets were inside, yet nothing was stolen as amateur attackers caused damage with a sledge and burned match fragments lay nearby. Dr. Seth C. Maker discovered the break in shortly before 9 AM, noting prior theft months earlier. Police deem the incident the work of raw amateurs.
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Maker & Grant
Pantages
Seconday
Seneca St
Seth C. Maker
Reuthonet Storm Warnings Issued Across Ports
Weather bulletin warns high southeast and southwest winds across sounds, straits, and economic ports. Forecasters expect storm conditions this afternoon and tonight with elevated seas and potential disruption to maritime traffic.
Bryan plans lecture in Ohio if defeated for presidency
William Jennings Bryan has contracted with the Logan County aqua society for a lecture in NTAINE Ohio near August on condition he will accept if defeated for the presidency.
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Ntaine
Ohio
William Jennings Bryan
Logan County Aqua Society
Wreaths for the Living crowd tightens race leaders
Frank McDermott tops the Wreaths for the Living field with 893 votes, closely followed by Lou Gohen and John L. Wilson as ballots tighten ahead of the final two days of voting. E C Macy adds 366 ballots, Mrs. Marion Baxter remains in the lower pack, and a long list of candidates shows a crowded contest standings with totals ranging into the high hundreds.
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Frank McDermott
Lou Gohen
John L. Wilson
Post Office
E. C. Macy
Marion B. Baxter
A. L. Coen
BE. C. Macy
C. D Hillman
W. P.trimble
John Cort
Marion I. Baxter
Hi Gill
William Sutherland
James P. Agnew
W. Ho M
M. A. Matthews
John H. Miller
Edward Iron, Sr
Jacob Furth
John Slattery
A. J. Blethen
Bob Heskett
Bank Clearings Report for Seattle and Tacoma
Banking data shows Seattle clearings today totaling 1 449 051 83 with balances 106 537 42. Tacoma clearings today amount to 876 813 with balances 18 879.
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Seattle
Saved by nets saving women in office fire
A fire in Neave building Cincinnati on October 29 caused women on the fourth floor to flee to windows as life nets and ladders were deployed. Firemen rescued many as others fainted or were hysterical. one fireman was seriously injured after a fall. The blaze was controlled after rescues concluded.
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Cincinnati
Staty
Neave
Stickers for the 40th District runoff protest
Democrats in the 40th district circulate gummed stickers bearing the names J B Seavey Robert Bridges and EB Bradley after ballot printing rights were denied. Judge Morris says no vacancy exists and activists urge voters to paste stickers on the Democratic ticket and vote.
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John Y. Terry
J. B. Seavey
Robert Bridges
EB. H. Bradley
Morris
Burglary at East Union Street Home Strikes Duncan Family
Burglars entered the residence of H. B. Duncan at 1028 East Union last night between 9:30 and 10:30. The thief looted valuables valued about 100 dollars, including a gold watch a bracelet a pin a pearl necklace a bead ring and a new suit of clothes reported to police.
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H. B. Duncan
East Union
Electric Car Collision Injures Dozens in San Francisco
In San Francisco on October 29 a Bryant and Polk street electric car collided with a Sacramento street cable car. Several people were slightly injured and about twenty others hurt in the pantc as the two street cars crashed.
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Francisco
Bryant and Pyolk
Sacramento
Bryan predicts win in his own Lincoln precinct
William J. Bryan says Republicans falsely claim he never carried his precinct. He notes a shift from ten Republicans to two in his precinct and vows to carry his precinct, the city of Lincoln, and Nebraska in the upcoming election.
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United Press
Wiliam J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Lincoln
Nebraska
Bryan Campaign Rallies Through Upper New York State
William J. Bryan began a second day of campaigning in upper New York state after a demanding first day. He drew a large Albany crowd where David B. Hill introduced him, remarking a political panic would follow if Bryan is reelected. Bryan cited campaign finance reform and Taft’s labor record while promising a Democratic sweep including New York, the middle west, and parts of the east. He spoke in Schenectady under heavy rain and was set to address Cohoes Utica Rome Oneida Canastota and Syracuse.
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Troy
N. Y
William J. Bryan
Upper
New York State
New York
Bryan
Albany
David B. Hill
United States
Hil
Senator Hill
Taft
Schenectady
Locomotive Works
General Electric Company
Democratic Party
Middle West
Cohoes
Utica
Rome
Oneida
Canastota
Syracuse
Bryan Draws Large Labor Crowd in Cohoes
William J. Bryan spoke to a big group of laboring men in Cohoes New York praising the Democratic labor planks and criticizing Taft and Roosevelt. He claimed the labor vote would be almost solid for him and received an enthusiastic reception with many sought handshakes after the speech.
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Cohoes
N. Y
Taft
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Roosevelt
Knox
Samuel Gompers
Organized Labor
Democratic campaign contributions reported in Chicago totals
Campaign funds totaling 5055 dollars were announced at Democratic headquarters on October 27. The largest donors were Samuel Untermyer of New York giving 1500 dollars and J Sergeant Cram of New York contributing 1000 dollars.
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Chicago
Samuel Untermeyer
New York
J. Sergeant Cram
Kern Runs Northern Indiana Tour By Rail And Car
John W. Kern, Democratic vice presidential nominee, travels northern Indiana by electric cars, steam railroads, and automobiles. His Bucklin opera house meeting in Elkhart ends with a hoarse, fatigued speaker as the party heads to Chicago for Indianapolis connections. In New Rochelle, New York, James M. Kerr, a Democratic national committeeman, is reported in serious condition after a relapse following a visit by W. J Bryan.
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Elkhart
Ind
John W. Kern
Indiana
New York
James M. Kerr
Pennsylvania
New Rochelle
N. Y
W. J Bryan
Kerr
Carnegie backs Taft on return from Europe
New York aboard the Adriatic Andrew Carnegie declared himself for Taft for president as he stepped from the steamer gang plank on his return from Europe. He said there appears to be doubt about Taft's election.
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United Press
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Taft
Europe
Carnegie
Aft
Taft Happy With New York Rally Ahead of Syracuse Swing
Taft praises crowd at Madison Square Garden and forecasts a Republican victory. He plans a rapid state tour ending in Syracuse where he speaks today, following the Bryan special route northward. National Chairman Hitchcock and Hughes managers project a sweeping win as state conditions favor a GOP triumph.
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United Press
New York
Madison Square Garden
William H
Syracuse
Troy
Hitchcock
Hughes
Timothy L. Woodruff
Taft Delivers Morning Speech to Lyons Crowd
Wm H Taft spoke at 9 20 this morning before a crowd representing almost the entire Lyons population. His voice showed improvement since Madison Square and the rally sparked renewed energy in the campaign. The day’s itinerary includes East Rochester Canon Geneva Seneca Falls Auburn Syracuse.
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East Rochester
Canon Geneva
Seneca Falls
Auburn Syracuse
Betting Odds Signal Taft Victory In New York Market
On October 29 in the financial district bets favored Taft at 3 to 1 against, with Cotton interests backing Hughes. Chandler funds appear stronger than Bryan while no clear gubernatorial wagers exist. Odds quoted show varied support for candidates.
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New York
Taft
Financial
Hughes
Chandler
Bryan
Chanter
Republicans Rally for James Sherman in Saratoga
Fourteen special trains carried Republican marching clubs to Saratoga last night for a large rally for vice presidential candidate James S. Sherman. Rain did not dampen the show as clubs paraded through business sections and cheered Sherman from the Worden Hotel steps.
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Baratoga
N. Y
Saratoga County
Jamess. Sherman
Worden
Ridders Give $37,000 in Campaign Funds
New York reports on October 27 campaign contributions to the Democratic National Committee totaling 37,000 dollars. Herman Ridder and his three sons contributed the amount through the New York headquarters.
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Ridders
New York
Democratic National Committee
Campa
Herman Ridder
National Committee
Exclusion League Reports Candidates’ Stand on Asiatic Labor
The Asiatic Exclusion League lists candidates by position on Asiatic labor. Favoring total exclusion: Bryan Hisgen Cottet Miles Poindexter Humphrey Miller Browder Brown Goodyear. Not replying or equivocal: Taft Jones Cushman. Debs and socialist candidates promise referendum on the issue.
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Asiatic Exclusion League
EE. Backus
William J. Bryan
Thomas L. Hisgen
F. Cottert
Miles Poindexter
William FE. Humphrey
Charlies H. Miller
Browder B. Brown
William Goodyear
William H. Taft
W. L. Jones
Francis W. Cushman
Eugene V. Debs
Death of Edward Kelly Found in Seattle Room
Edward Kelly a laborer was found dead in his room at 207% Firetav before noon today. Death attributed to heart failure. Little is known of his relations. he arrived in Seattle only a few days ago from the east. Body at the Bonney-Watson company undertaking establishment.
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Edward Kelly
Kelly
Seattle
Bonney-Watson Company
Treasury Statement Shows Higher Disbursements Than Receipts
Washington October 29 treasury statement reports receipts of 2,296,806 while disbursements total 2,630,000, indicating a budget outflow for the period.
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Todd
Treausery
Washington
Treasury
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