Unions Parade Through Seattle In Massive Labor Show
A massive labor parade in Seattle features workers from carpenters, plumbers, painters, machinists and more marching from First Ave to Blanchard. Police guard the procession while banners proclaim labor pride and fair wages. The event, costing over $7,000, includes speeches at Fortuna Park by Herbert Bigelow and a grand marshal and banners from numerous unions.
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Blanchard
Homer
Latown
Wnion
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Fortuna Park
Herbert
Bigelow
H. Bolton
Inside Stand-Patters Scheme to Barter Votes
The piece exposes a deal between John L. Wilson and Burke in the Washington senatorial race. It alleges Wilson demanded federal patronage influence and a say in policy as the price to withdraw Burke, with Eastern financial leaders orchestrating the sale to favor one candidate.
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Burke
Wilson
Taft
James D. Hoge
Hoge
Washington
Taft greeted by silent crowds at National Conservation Congress
President Taft entered the convention hall to cheers from about twenty thousand in Paul Minnesota. Outside, crowds lined the station streets as he passed, while labor and conservation leaders watched in silence from the viewing stands. Musical and religious invocations accompanied the event.
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Hdishop
Ireland
Buldance
Tberhart
Traitor Humphrey in a Hole and Infirm Hopes
Humpty Humphrey suffers a setback as insurgent candidates Revelle and Bryan align to deny Humphrey second-choice votes. The bond between Revelle and Bryan undermines Humphrey’s Marine League support, while loyalists turn away from the ex-Cannon ally amid campaign tensions and accusations.
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Arlington Hotel
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Revelle
King
Pryan
Kitsap
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Reveille
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Do You Know Facts About Seattle and Other Notables
A series of trivia items note various public figures and historic tidbits. It lists multiple names and claims about Seattle roof gardens, restaurant dining, theater owners, and the Anti-Saloon League, among others, with scattered details like dates, roles, and affiliations.
Shark's Bunk: Endorsement Letter for Real Estate Shark
A newspaper defender prints a letter of endorsement for C. D. Hillman. Signed by L. M. Woodcock, the missive defends Hillman against Seattle attacks and cites past Green Lake purchases and current value gains to portray him as trustworthy. The piece hints at further testimonials from various associates and entities.
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Defenders
L. M. Woodcock
Mr. Hillman
Seattle
Green Lake
Mr. Turner
Hutchinson
Duke
Mr. Manning
Green Lake City
Town buzz as Burke withdraws support for Wilson
Supporters cheer Burke after John L. withdraws, as Wilson camp awaits. Excitement runs through town with school starting tomorrow and Labor Day prizes being distributed from Hattle Creek letters. Roosevelt greeted by Anti Pinchot conservationists in St Paul depot. Gentite Electric pays overtime to all workers for today due to no holiday.
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Burke
John L
Hattle Creek” Post
Fortuna
Col. Roosevelt
St. Paul
Genttie Electric Co
Lang Kaufman and Ford Jeanette poised for Boston bout winners
In New York on September 5 the Lang Kaufman versus Lang Ford Jeanette match weighs 190 pounds for Jeanette and 168 for Kaufman. Both fighters are confident and in excellent shape. the likely semifinal winner could meet the other in Boston tomorrow night.
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Langford Jeanette
Boston
Jeanette
Rubber inventor General Ellis H. Goodyear dies at 82
New Haven Connecticut reports the death of General Ellis H. Goodyear 82 a rubber inventor and first cousin of Charles Goodyear the famed commercial rubber manufacturer He passed away in New Haven on September 5 leaving behind a notable legacy in the rubber industry
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New Haven, Conn
Ellis H. Goodyear
Charles Goodyear
Close Game at Dugdale Park in Seattle Tacoma
Seattle opened scoring at Dugdale Park with Seaton singling and Akin driving him in in the second. In the sixth Kelly bunted and Weed doubled. Tacoma's Schmutz homered in the eighth as Seattle led 2 1 before tying in the ninth to reach 2 2.
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Tacoma
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Akin
Kelly
Weed
Schmutz
Poindexter Election Appears Assured After Tacoma Vote
The Strow vote shows Poindexter leading with 21 of 41 aboard on the Indianapolis steamer at Tacoma, while Ashton has 17 and Burke 3. A Stock precinct poll before Wilson withdrew favored Poindexter, who will hold a final Seattle rally at Dreamland rink with five local speakers. A reception for Poindexter is planned Thursday night at the Seattle hotel.
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Wilson
Dreamland Rink
Seattle
National 10 Mile Swim Championship Set in Mississippi River
Forty four of the nation’s top swimmers were slated to compete today in the national 10 mile championship under the Amateur Athletic Association. The race would run on the Mississippi River from the Chain of Rocks to Eads Bridge, St. Louis.
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Amateur Athletic Association
Missasippi River
Chain of Rocks
Eada Bridge
Parade Ejects D Hillman From Labor Day March
A man named D Hillman was expelled from a Labor Day parade after joining the march despite warnings. Spectators hissed him and called to eject him, drawing the Grand Marshal’s attention. He exited the line at First Avenue Virginia Street amid jeers.
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Doyle
Virginia St
Postponed Grand Circuit Meet At Charter Oak Park
Heavy rains and muddy conditions at Charter Oak Park force the grand circuit meeting to be postponed to tomorrow. In other news from London a famed bulldog named Dick Stone, valued at $60,000, died after a fall likely caused a blood clot.
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Conn
Charter Oak Park
London
Dick Stone
Walter Jeffries
Wilson Traded Votes to Burke in Senate Race Withdrawal
Wilson resigns from the senatorial bid in a move tied to deals with Taft and Wallat interests. The piece claims John L. Wilson sacrificed personal ambitions for Seattle, suggesting rewards and pressures from Taft and the Wallat circle, and notes Judge Burke's relocation as the traded outcome. The angered voter is urged to consider their own stake.
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Burke
United States
Burke Faces Mighty Backers In Senate Fight
Burke builds support from powerful financial interests in Washington and the East with funds to back his campaign and aid a real republican bid. A quit claim deed to a gold brick hints at defeat in the primary against Poindexter and removal from Washington politics. If elected, he would face a legislative probe into Wilson's charges of violating primary law and corrupting voters.
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Washington
Poindexter
Wilson
What Wilson Gets in Political Patronage Bargain
A plan would keep Brother Harry Wilson as minister to Mexico, leveraging his power as a financier to secure political favor. John L. would be consulted on federal patronage if Burke wins the Senate race, with eastern financiers backing Taft. Wilson would control local and state nominations and political outcomes.
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Bay Wilson
John L
Taft
Wilson
Washington
Burke
Senate
Harry” Wilson
Mexi
John L. i
Eastern
Willson
Poindexter Declares Senate Bid After Wilson Withdrawal
Miles Poindexter states Wilson withdrawal clarifies race and predicts win. He claims support from Grange and labor unions across the state, vows to carry King and Pierce counties, and plans a vigorous campaign in Seattle and Tacoma to defeat Yewur.
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Grange
Labor Union
Pierce County
Ashton
Cigar Man Hosts Groom and Bride at City Hall
A young couple in the city hall corridor is approached by Nick Tennie a cigar seller who offers the groom cigars at the counter after learning the license clerk's location. The exchange unfolds as the pair seeks the license office and then returns for celebratory Havanas.
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Tennie
Comptroller’s Office
Hillman Defrauds Seattle Woman of Five Years Savings
In Seattle Washington Mrs Cathrine Crosby sworn statement alleges she paid 144 for two Atlantic City lots promised as high dry land but found to sit in a flooded river area. Hillman and agents allegedly refused deed and offered other overpriced parcels. Crosby, aged 54, says she is a day worker with limited funds and fixtures the loss as her life savings. Notary public John H Perry attested the oath on September 3 1910.
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Lotsa
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Duwamish Addition
Duwamish River
Birmingham
John H. Perry
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