Public Instruction Seat in Seattle Races Heats Up
The Star argues over the state superintendent race between R B Bryan of Aberdeen and W D Gerard of Tacoma. It cites teachers associations and party managers urging nonpartisanship while praising Gerard as a teacher and guardian of youth and criticizing Bryan as outdated and politically influenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. BR. Bryan
Aberdeen
W. D. Gerard
Richmond
THE
STAR
Washington State Teachers’ Association
King County Teachers’ Institute
Mr. Bryan
Tacoma
Wallalla
Dewey
Merce County
Seattle
Spokesman-Review
Spokane
Bryan
Commonwealth
Washington
Byre
Profesor
Rainier
Youns
Gerard
Eystem
Hrgan
W. A. Shanenon
W. G. McCarthy
Edwin Twitmyer
D. C. Fenton
H. L. River
W. H. G. Temple
H. H. McGowen
Andrew Chilberg
Aed
Greene
Elty
Bis
Sterling
Spokesman Review
Voter
Republican Party
Vater
Credit System Lets Habitual Crooks Skip Fines
Beattie city records show more than ten thousand dollars in uncollected fines over four years. The police court credited offenders including criminals and prostitutes who paid nothing or only partial sums, with attorneys sometimes standing as security but failing to collect.
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Beattie
Neu
Lillian Davis
Lacy Wiilara
Lacy Williama
Lucy
John A. Sundwall
Hie
John Gibson
John
J. A. Bundwall
James Brooks
Defender of
Justice
Brooks
Ed Davis
Davis
F. G. W. Pritchet
Charles London
Lilly Woods
Court system illustration reveals law’s aims and offenders
Fragments describe a court's function in enforcing law and balancing justice. It notes a city’s four year total, pegged at least 16 000 dollars in 1898, and hints at civic machinery under strain with unclear details.
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Inagtmech
Shrdiu Oh Mn
Star series promises exposé of police court waste
The Star announces a multi part political feature by Jacob Waldeck on police court methods costing taxpayers thousands in four years. Part one appears today with further installments to follow. The ongoing coverage also plans reports on the new states Wisconsin Virginia Indiana Delaware and New York and on women's role in western states voting.
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Star
Certore
Wisconsin
Virginia
Indiana
Delaware
New York
Jacob Waldeck
The
Japanese Move Expected at Port Arthur Front
Day by day reports indicate Japanese forces may be executing a flanking maneuver near Port Arthur as a heavy assault that began October 24 continues. A steamer from Newehwang notes heavy firing observed at Port Arthur last night and today.
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St, Petersburg
Chefco
Newehwang
Port Arthur
Man and Wife Killed in Runaway Near Virginia City
The bodies of Jesse Armitage and his wife were found beside the road near their farm after a buggy runaway last night. Both were killed in the incident and discovered this morning.
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Virginia City
Mont
Jesse Armitage
Rain Cancels Seattle Team's Final Game This Season
Fans lament as yesterday's rain prevents the last Seattle game in the season from being played. The Seattle team departs for Oakland, with Hickey Hughes Shields Hall Williams among those traveling. Mohler due to his wife’s death will miss two weeks of action. Delmas to play second base. Cowin may sign available eastern players if needed.
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Seattle
Oakland
Hall
Hickey
Hughes
Shields
Williama
Buck Freeman
Frisco
Mohler
Denver
Bert Delmas
Cowin
Rummage Sale At First Unitarian Church
The ladies of the First Unitarian church will hold a rummage sale in the Erickson building at the corner of Avenue and University Street on Wednesday and Thursday. Proceeds support church activities.
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Ladies of the First Unitarian Church
Io Erickson
Avenue and
University Street
Lon
British Collier Fired On By Baltic Fleet In Tangier Waters
Dispatch from Tangiers says Baltic fleet officers admit shelling a British collier carrying no lights. Gibraltar reports the British fleet ordered to patrol the straits and escort mail boats. London notes a court of inquiry into the North sea affair will meet at Vigo in about 20 days. The heavyweight match between Britt and a challenger draws wide attention with debate over weight limits and prospects.
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Berlin
Frankfurter Zeintag Ak
Tangiers
Tangier
Gibraltar
Huntish
London
The
Evening Standard
Vigo
Gans
Britt
Hillman Arrest Reported In Real Estate Scheme
Co. D. Hillman, a noted city real estate dealer, was arrested by City Detective Wappenstein on a warrant charging obtaining money under false pretenses. He posted a $1,000 bond and appeared before Justice Gordon. Prosecuting Attorney Scott plans to press charges after reviewing testimonies from laborers.
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Co. D. Hillman
Wappenstein
Hillman
Justice Gordon
Delaney
Scott
Oregon Arrives From Nome After Violent Storms
The White Star steamer Oregon reached port after a voyage from Nome marked by brutal gales. It carried about 250000 in treasure with 116000 to 120000 in banks and trusts. Passengers delivered 26 thousand in pockets and the ship carried many Nome district mining and business leaders. The voyage began October 22, weather in Bering Sea was calm then storms hit near Cape Flattery. Several horses were badly bruised by the seas. The Tacoma, ahead of schedule, was sighted near Beringston on October 28. United States Marshal George Leahy and 18 federal prisoners arrived onboard.
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Nome
White Star Steamship Company
Oregon
Washington Trust Company
Union Savings & Trust Company
First National Bank
Bering Sea
Dutch Harbor
Wessel
Cape Flattery
Tacoma
Beringston
United States
George Leahey
Britt Meets Gane In Lightweight World Title Bout
San Francisco promoter announces Jim Britt and Joe Gane, lightweight world champion, will headline a Mechanic's Ball bout tomorrow night. They weigh in at 133 pounds at ringside, promised as the era’s greatest lightweight mill since McAuliffe vs Carney.
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San Francisco
Jimmy Britt
Joe Gane
Mechanic's Ball
Jack McAuliffe
Jim Carney
Britt
Yale Beats Columbia 34 to 6 at American League Park
Yale dominated the Columbia football matchup at American League Park on Saturday afternoon winning 34 to 6. Metzenthin thrilled the crowd with a 70 yard kickoff return after Roraback's opening kick. In the second half Columbia wore down as Yale’s line battered their defense and numerous players left due to injuries.
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New York
Yale
Columbia
American League Park
Metzenthin
Boyle Building Collapse in Memphis Buries Twenty
In Memphis on October 31 the Boyle building housing Continental Savings bank and offices collapsed at 9:40 AM after adjacent Tennessee Trust skyscraper excavation. At least twenty trapped. one escaped, John Fischer, a tailor on the top floor, severely injured. By noon six rescued. injuries reported, none fatal so far. F D M Schas bank president delirious. cashier Henochsburg injured.
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Memphis
Tenn
Boyle
Continental Savings Bank
John Fischer
F. D. M. Schas
Henochsburg
Tennessean Trust Company
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Turner
Itics
State Teachers’ Association
United
R. B. Bryan
Ie & Man
Book Trust
Times
Hartranft
King County
H. B. Dewey
Tacoma Business College
Oyama Mas
Berippa News Agen
Baltic
Mediterranean Sea
North Sea
Apol. Grigorenko
Grigorenko
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