Desperate County Ring Feared Over Election Fraud Risk
Tensions rise as a county ring reportedly funds and directs 1800 sleepers to influence Seattle wards for November races. Ankeny money funds key candidates including Agnew for sheriff and Carrigan for commissioner while Alders and auditors face opposition. Watchers are assigned in each precinct to prevent fraud. counting may take 24 to 36 hours, inviting manipulation opportunities.
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Seattle
T Rutherford
Coumts
Agnew
Jes
Couwn- Carrigan
Albin
Hodge
Case
Dee
Grand jury indicts four Springfield policemen
The special grand jury in Springfield adjourned after returning 17 indictments, bringing the session total to 117. Four of the indictments charged Springfield policemen.
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United Press
Springribeld. HL
Nigbt
Springfield
Gillman’s
Professor Peck's Wife Granted Desertion Divorce
Mrs. Cornelia D. Peck wife of Harry Thurston Peck professor at Columbia University and magazine writer was granted a decree of divorce on grounds of desertion in Sioux Falls.
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Nited Press
Paul
Pioneer ‘Press
Sioux Falla
D. Saya
Cornelia D. Peck
Harry Thurston Peck
Columbia University
Abscounder Arrested in Fresno Case
Robert A. Wurtz, confidential clerk for Tithe Insurance & Trust of Los Angeles, who vanished from his office three weeks ago with a $50,000 shortage, has been arrested in Fresno California.
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United Press
Fresno
Cal
Robert A. Wurtz
The
Tithe Insurance & Trust Company of
Los Angeles
Battle Expected Near Teheran Echoes of Ta briz Clash
United Press reports an imminent decisive engagement at Ta briz between General Ab Ed Dowleh's shahist army and General Khan's revolutionary forces. Revolutionaries warn loyalists to withdraw or face attack as they claim increasing strength. Also note samples of M F Jones's new pie apple at Sandahi's store in Ravenna.
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United Press
Teheran
Tabriz
Ab Ed Dowleh
Khan
Revolutioniata
M. F. Jones
Ravenna
Sandahi
Pike St
Elmer F. Conner Seeks County Commissioner Seat
A paid political advertisement announces Elmer F. Joe Conner as the Republican candidate for County Commissioner in the First District. He seeks votes from voters in the upcoming election, presenting his name and party affiliation.
Fireman Frank Rodgers Fined for Assault at William Walker Co
Frank Rodgers, a member of the fire department, was fined 100 dollars by Justice Carroll after being convicted of assaulting Samuel Dyatt, manager of the suit department, at the William Walker Co store yesterday afternoon.
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Samuel Dyatt
William Walker Co
Frank Rodgers
Yeater
Justice. Carroll
Steamer Luisa Wreck Drowns 60 Crew Near Lisbon
In a severe storm off Hadajos Portugal the Portuguese steamer Luisa ran aground and wrecked. About 60 crew members drowned as rescue boats could not reach the scene within sight of their families on shore. The ship was en route from Brazil.
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United Press
Lisbon
Luisa
Hadajos
Portugal
Boata
Lulsa
Brasil
Judge Naps Through Trial Prompting Heartrending Ruse
The judge dozed during W. E. Jordan’s trial as Deputy TA Murphy questioned a witness. Attorney James Lawler objected and called for a ruling, then awakened the bench with a feigned campaign-lecture shout. The judge laughed, admitted the gawker’s joke, and overruled the objection.
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Frater
W. EK. Jordan
Murphy
James Lawler
Lawler
Amusements listings for Seattle and surrounding venues
The page lists current shows at Grand Opera House The Pol lardo in The Toymaker and Seattle Theatre A Wife's Secret along with Sole Three Musketeers Orpheum Vaudeville Star Vaudeville Pantages Vaudeville and outdoor attractions at White City and Lune Park offering open air amusements.
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Grand Opera House
Pollardo
Seattle
Three Musketeers
Orpheum
Star
Pantages
White City
Lune Park
Hearst and Hisgen Open Campaign in Indianapolis
Thos L. Hiagen running on the independent ticket and William R. Hearst opened the campaign in Indianapolis last night.
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Hearst and
Hisgen
United Press
Indianapolis
Thos L. Hiagen
Independent
William R. Hearst
Ship near grounding after anchor loss
The Ship Falls of Dee nearly grounded off Cape Elizabeth after losing its anchor but stayed afloat with rescue by Captain Greene of the Nevadan. Distress signals drew help as Greene delivered provisions sustaining the Dee for its voyage to Royal Roads.
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Falls of Dee
Cape Elizabeth
Nevadan
Dee
Greene
Royal Roads
Farewell Banquet To Americans In Melbourne
United Press reports a farewell banquet in Melbourne honoring the Atlantic fleet officers. Governor Sir Thomas Carmichael delivered a gracious address, Admiral Sperry responded to thanks, and Australians pledged warm ties as the fleet set to sail at dawn for a 1550 mile cruise to Albany on King George sound.
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Melbourne
Thomas Carmichael
Victoria
All Australia
Sperry
Albany
King George's Sound
Australia
Puget Sound Conference Meets at Queen Anne Church
The Puget Sound conference of the Woman's Home Missionary Society gathered at the Queen Anne M E church and devoted time to reports from various secretaries. An executive session occurred yesterday with committees appointed to present recommendations at today’s conference. Last night featured devotional exercises.
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Puget Sound
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Queen Anne M. EB
Morgan Denies Angel Status For New Maxine Elliott Theatre
In New York on September 4 J Pierpont Morgan declined any investment role in the upcoming Maxine Elliott theatre opening in December. He said his only interest is a free opening night ticket while awaiting Mike Elliott on the Adriatic. Mis Elliott denied Morgan’s supposed backing of the project as its angel.
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New York
Maxine Eliott Theatre
J. Pierpont Morgan
Mike Elliott
Morgan
Angel
Mise Hiliott
Unemployed Men Storm Glasgow City Hall Demanding Work
Four hundred six unemployed men marched to Glasgow City Council crying for bread and demanded jobs or relief. The demonstration followed hunger protests as job prospects remained bleak for the city’s displaced workers.
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Glasgow
Watkins Notified as Prohibition Ticket VP Candidate
Professor Aaron Watkins, running mate for the Prohibition party ticket, has been officially notified of his nomination as vice president.
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Ada
Aaron Watkins
Prohibition
English Baron Sackville West Dies at 80
Lionel Sackville West second baron of Sackville and former British minister to the United States from 1881 to 1888 died yesterday aged 80. He was dismissed by President Cleveland during his tenure in Washington.
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London
Lionel Sackville West
Baron of Sackville
United States
Cleveland
Hibner Railway Switch Signal Company Formed in Seattle
Capital stock set at 6 000 000 dollars with directors Charles W Hubbard Roy W Rossman Edwin H Luke George W Bacon and Philip D Hibner listed. Secretary of state records increase of Superior Portland Cement company capital stock from 400 000 to 1 000 000 dollars.
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Hibner Railway Switch & Signal Company of
Seattle
Charlies W. Hubbard
Roy W. Rossman
Edwin H. Luke
George W. Bacon
Philip D. Hibner
Superior Portland Cement Company
Chafin Arrives in Portland for Prohibition Address
Candidate Chafin reached Portland this afternoon and will deliver a prohibition speech tonight.
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United Press
Portland
Ore
Chafin
Dr. Buchanan Resigns in Everett Report
Rept. 4 Dr. C. M an, superintendent of the Tulalip training school on the Indian reservation, has resigned to oust.
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United Press
Everett
Dr. C. Man
Millionaire's car attached in $112000 suit
San Francisco a wealthy Arizona and Mexico copper magnate Col W C Green finds his private car seized by the sheriff to prevent use by his family as a court case proceeds. Dr BE B Perrin filed in the United States circuit court claiming he is owed 112000.
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United Press
San Francisco
Col
W. C. Green
Arizona
Mexico
Sheriffs Office
United States Circuit Court
BE. B. Perrin
Hummel Named Executor in Pastor Hummel Will
Abe Hummel a New York attorney disbarred in New York and formerly San Francisco named executor in the Tony Pastor Hummel will and named beneficiary. Bertha Hommel his sister is appointed coadministrator. The lawyer is presently in Paris.
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United Press
New York
Abe Hummel
San Francisco
Tony Pastor Hummel
Bertha Hommel
Paris
Rex Beach Returns from Alaskan Hunt With Cheerful News
Rex Beach, famed author of The Barrier and The Spoilers, returns to New York after a summer in the far north. He wore blue glasses and spoke of his eye affliction, bears and rare game endured during the trip, and noted The Barrier was rapidly reprinted by Harper.
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Rex Beach
New York
North
Mr. Beach
Harper Press
Mysterious Ship Runs Aground In California Coast
Point Arena California September 4 Captain Stitt of the life saving station said he is convinced the ship sought yesterday is a lumber schooner that ran aground and jettisoned its deck load after a day of search.
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Point Arena
Cal
Stitt
The
Life Saving Atation
Bryan to Go on the War Path
Bryan declares a decisive Democratic confab in Chicago next Tuesday will shape the party. He urges all leaders to attend and signals plans for an eastern speaking tour to attack Taft on labor trusts and bank deposit guarantees.
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Bryan
Taft
Lincoln
Neb
Chicago
G A R Elects New National Leaders
United Press reports Henry M. Nevins of Redbank New Jersey was elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. Other officers named include J Kent Hamilton of Ohio as senior vice commander C C Royce of California as junior vice commander J F Spence of Tennessee as chaplain in chief and J Lane Tunehill of Maryland as surgeon in chief. The Woman's Relief Corps elected Mrs W L Gilman of Roxbury Massachusetts as president.
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United Press
Toledo
O' Kane
Henry M. Nevins
Redbank
N. J
Grand Army of the Republic
J. Kent Hamilton
Ohio
C. C. Royce
California
J. F. Spence
Tennessee
J. Lane Tunehill
Maryland
Woman's Relief Corps
W. L. Gilman
Roxbury, Mass
Arrests in Idaho dynamite case net 46 men
In Wallace Idaho on September 4 two deputy sheriffs led 46 men taken into custody last night over an alleged dynamiting plot in the Coeur d Alene region.
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United Press
Wallace
Idaho
North Fork
Coeur d'Alene
Splawn Addresses Large Bellingham Audience in Gubernatorial Run
Senator A J Splawn Republican candidate for governor spoke to a large audience in Bellingham last night as he continues his statewide tour. He outlined campaign themes and urged support amid the campaign push across Washington.
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Bellingham
A. J. Splawn
Unions Declare No Endorsements At Meeting
The Central Labor council voted to make no endorsements for state congressional and legislative offices. A report from a committee working with the State Federation of Labor urged unions to pursue AF of L goals to reward friends and oppose enemies. Proposals include initiative and referendum employer liability eight hour day for women and miners and Australian ballot in primaries and general elections.
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Central Labor Council
State Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Inspector Appointed to Oversee Portland Tender Construction
Tuesday yesterday named construction inspector to supervise four new tenders for the quartermaster's department at Portland. He departed last night to assume the post.
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Portland
Quartermaster’s Department
Bids Received for Buckley Repairs on Beechley
Seven bids were submitted to Johnson and Higgins for the Beechley repair. Captain Fowler, Lloyd's surveyor, must receive word from London before awarding the contract. Heffernan Engine Works and Moran Company were bidders. Repairs will cost owners over 45000 dollars before Beechley returns to service.
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Johnson & Higgins
Beechley
Fowler
Lloyd's Surveyor
London
Heffernan Engine Works
Moran Company
Bright's Disease Claim Near Green River Hot Springs
A man who had lived in the state for 20 years died yesterday at the Green River Hot Springs from Bright's disease. The death appears related to chronic illness and the regional health authorities were notified.
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Terday
Green River
Bright
Mandel Brothers founder Emanuel Mandel Dies in Switzerland
Cable advices report Emanuel Mandel 64 founder of Mandel Bros died in Basel Switzerland from paralysis. The Chicago merchant was a leading figure in the local firm and his death came suddenly while abroad.
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Chicago
Switzerland
Emanuel Mandel
Mandel Bros
Basle
Mandel
Trip to Ludlow Labor Day by Yosemite steamer
A booster note invites people to Ludlow Labor Day trips aboard the steamer Yosemite. It promises a wholesome outing and asks guests to bring wives mothers and sisters for a fitting celebration with the railroad crowd.
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Ludlow
Yosemite
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