Down the line for Tom Watson
A populist state convention in Germania hall adopted a strong anti Turner platform and pledged support for Watson and Tib the People's Party ticket for president and vice president. The meeting rejected a state and county ticket, elected electors, and named a campaign committee while debates over party goals continued.
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Tom Watson
Germania Hall
George Turner
Judge Parker
Turner
Watson
Edward Clayson
Richard Winsor
Judge Winsor
Democratic Party
Wall Street
Iisor
Harry Gibson
Lincoln County
Herbert Walsh
King
Springfield
King County
John McQuire
W. Schutt
N. Merion Zoo
W. F Runner
Spokane County
L. B. Rader
Kiteap
William Priest
Douglas
George IF. Cotterill
M. Allen
W. M. Metcalfe
George F. Cotterill
Parker
People's Party
J. W. Godwin
Democratic State Central Committee
Tato Democracy
Capt John Smith in trouble again at Ballard
Capt John Smith was arrested for assault and battery after an incident with a sailor. He posted a $50 bond and allegedly bluffing officers to avoid rearrest. Police found him barricaded at his waterfront chicken ranch but did not seize him. F W Sherman sought an electric light and power franchise.
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O Ce
Smith
F. W. Sherman
Electric Light and Power
Fires Rage in Oregon Threaten Timber Lands
In Holbrook Oregon fires rage despite rains and timbermen’s effort. Forest fires spread rapidly with fear of vast timber loss and damage to farm buildings as 9,000 cords already prepared for shipment are at risk.
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Holbrook
Ore
Oregon
Straw Day Observed as Odessa Clears Roads
Odessa, Wrah Sept 7. The town marked its first straw day with all businesses closed and residents aiding road work. Some 46 miles of approach roads were cleared and rocked, improving access into Odessa.
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Odessa
Wrah
Royal Stars Book Newport soiree with princes and Vanderbilts
Newport society buzzes over August 2 as Mr and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt host a reception for Prince Henry and Princess Henry of Prussia. The royals reportedly travel incognito and may visit the St Louis fair. Two years earlier Prince Henry dined with the Vanderbilts at Mrs Ogden Goelet’s home in New York. Preparations for the Heaulioen event are reportedly extensive.
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Newport
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Prince
Princess Henry
Prussia
St Louis Fair
Prince Henry
New York
Vanderbilt
Mre. Ogden Goelet
Vanderbilts
Princess
Heaulioen
Two Separate City Hall and Jail Funding Proposals
City council introduces two separate ordinances for a 6.5 million city hall project and purchase of the east half of the city hall block. Finance Committee to review amid mixed support. several officials urge immediate jail construction and a new hall later.
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Gilliam
Heven
Tam
Thomson
Great Northern
Tte
Mullen
Delegate Arrested Amid District Patrol Collision
Al Morrison, walking delegate for the Longshoremen's union, was arrested for interfering with a police officer. He was charged with disorderly conduct after a patrolman arrested him amid a disturbance.
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al Morrison
Longshoremen's Union
Mortrode
Andad
Waterfront police run questioned by labor leader
Christensen faced resistance from the labor leader who believed he could control police operations on waterfront matters during the discussion.
Strange death by own action in Portland
Mia Carrie L. Clonaghen died at Good Samaritan hospital after a self inflicted pistol wound and burns from her burning nightdress. In a moment of temporary insanity she shot herself in the chest, then sang Nearer My God to Thee as flames enveloped her. She later had her nine weeks old infant baptized.
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Portland
Ore
Mia
Carrie L. Clonaghen
Bamaritan
Mra. Clenaghen
Mra
Clenaghen
Council Grants Saloon License Amid Building Safeguards
The council approved Clement Marcel lo for a saloon under the Maison Barberia after License Inspector Marsh reported the dining hallway had been bricked up. The rainier sewer ordinance was postponed a week while a license bill for wagome fees is reviewed. Marsh noted two restaurants fined $25 for liquor sales and reform promises. Axel Olsen sues Washington Building for 10300 after a fall injured him on the job.
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Clement Marcello
Maison Barberia
Mareh
Rainier
Marsh
George
Knights Suffer In Heat At Templars Drill Show
In Francisco on Sept 7 the Knights Templar drills faced extreme heat with the event running late into the afternoon. Chicago's St Bernard team dominates spectator pick to win while Sinots delegation holds enough votes for Chicago on the first ballot.
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St. Bernard
Chicago
Sinots
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