Election figures reveal Burke leads in King County tallies
The report lists vote totals across King County for Burke and multiple candidates. It notes Burke’s lead approaching 5,000 with about 67 percent of total county ballots counted, plus detailed results by district and office including superintendent, state senators, representatives, justices, and constables. The figures include numerous named candidates and precinct tallies.
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Poindexter
King County
Burke
Pralbogy
Poindexter Leads in Tacoma Contest Victory
Stanton Warburton wins the Republican nomination by an overwhelming majority with 6,949 votes to 2,221 for McCredie and 1,644 for Claypool. Miles Poindexter defeats James M. Ashton in his home county by about 600 votes.
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Stanton Warburton
Congress
McCredie
Claypool
Miles Poindexter
James M. Ashton
Despondent Mother Kills Baby Then Herself in Alness Tragedy
Mrs. Bennett and her 2 year old Irma were found after a poisoning at 2211 Righthay. The mother left a note saying she was going insane. Irma survived long enough for help but the infant and mother died within hours. Neighbor MC Henricks rushed to the Bennett home after the note was discovered.
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Alness
Nett
MC. Henricks
Bennett
Son
J. O. Bennett
Harris & Patten
Irma
Mrs. Bennett
Bennetts
Jacob Wilmert
Lincoln
Foley
Tam
Bartell Drug Stores
Editor Mayi Run for Governor of Minnesota
In St Paul on September 15 Ceded predictions say James Gray editorial writer for the Minneapolis Journal and former St Paul mayor will be the Democratic nominee for Minnesota governor. He is favored over former governor John Lind who had been nominated.
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ST. Paul, Minn
James Gray
Minneapolis Journal
St. Paul
Minnesota
John Lind
Taft plans to let Roosevelt run in 1912, nonconfrontational
Beverly Mass September 15 President Taft believes Col Roosevelt will seek the 1912 presidency and plans to let him have a clear field. He does not want a second term and will not move against Roosevelt despite any tactics. The administration seeks better public outreach while continuing a soft pedal policy.
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Beverly
Mass
Taft
Col
Roosevelt
Collision on Duwamish river draw bridge near Seattle
Two Puget Sound electric trains faced a head on collision on the Duwamish river draw bridge yesterday. Prompt action by motormen Paulson and a partner applied emergency brakes preventing a major wreck. Coaches collided lightly and passengers suffered a severe shake up.
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Puget Sound
Duwamish River
Paulson
Narrow Escape In Elevator Fall In New Building
James A. Morrison narrowly escaped death when an elevator fell five stories in a new building at First Ave and Virginia St. He suffered only a minor leg fracture and lives at 1911 Fairfield.
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James A. Morrison
First Ay
Virginia St
Insurgents Reach Wyoming Gubernatorial Nomination Talk
In Rawlings Wyoming on September 16 officials expect a strong insurgent movement at the Republican state convention. Insurgents claim control, favoring a progressive platform. A dozen names are proposed for the governor nomination, with two thirds of delegates uninstructed.
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United Pree
Rawlings
Wyo
Wyoming
Panama Names President in 22 to 6 Vote
Panama elects Pablo Arosemena liberal to fill the unexpired term of the late Obaldia. The balloting produced a 22 to 6 result with few conservatives present during the session.
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Panama
Pablo Arosemena
Yeater
Republic of Panama
Obaidia
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe for Children
Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as a safe effective medicine for children, free of opiates or harmful drugs. Bartell Drug Stores urges customers to buy only the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package.
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Foley's
Bartell Drug Stores
Fitzgerald Charged With $173000 Sub Treasury Theft
George W. Fitzgerald, former teller at Chicago sub treasury, is charged with embezzling 173000 on February 19, 1907. After a three year probe, a federal grand jury returned a true bill on February 17. He posted 60000 bond and claims harassment by secret service agents.
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Chicago
Secret Service
Government
Sub-Treasury
George W. Pitagerald
United States Sub Treasury
Thin City
Sub Treasury
Federal Grand Jury
Fitzgerald
Pitzgerald
Labor Council Congratulates Poindexter For Senate Nomination
A telegram from the Central Labor Council of Seattle and vicinity to Judge Miles Poindexter of Spokane congratulates his sweeping victory in the Republican nomination for the U S Senate. The note, signed by secretary Jos Harris, expresses confidence that Poindexter will serve the people of the state ably in the Senate.
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Central Labor Council
Miles Poindexter
Spokane
United States Senate
Organized Labor of
Seattle
Senate
Central Labor Council OF
Seattle and Vicinity
Jos Harris
Money Aid for Fire Sufferers in Whatcom County
The Bellingham Chamber of Commerce launched a canvass to raise funds for forest fire victims in Whatcom County. Members pledged several hundred dollars as the drive began.
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Hellingham
Bellingham Chamber of Commerce
Whatcom County
Cannon done for says standpatters
Portland withers as remarks from congressman W R Eliza of Oregon after arrival to campaign for statewide primaries on September 24. He predicts Speaker Canton will not return to the House, citing his conservative stance and a tough renomination fight amid machine affiliations.
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Ore
Canton
Ker
Congrossman
W. R. Eliza
Oregon
Ellis
Freckle-Face Freckle Removal Ad
An advertisement promotes Othine double strength from Raven Co as a cure for freckles. It claims one night of treatment can remove freckles and improve complexion, noting high summer demand and money back guarantee if the product fails.
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Seattle
Gratitude for Aid as Elderly Seek Kidney Care
A note thanks helpers and mentions Jdney Pills promising relief for kidney issues. It cites MARTAr disensen as providing prompt comfort and strength for senior citizens, with Bartel Drug Stores listed as a local source.
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Bartel Drug Stores
Long Trip for Operation in New York and St Petersburg
Port Wheeler first secretary of the American legation in St. Petersburg traveled for two weeks covering 4632 miles in a long operation trip from New York. The journey underscored diplomatic duties and extensive travel between key posts and regions.
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New York
Port Wheeler
St. Petersburg
Wheeler Arrives Aboard President Lincoln with Wife Hallie Rives
Mr. Wheeler traveled on the President Lincoln with his wife Hallie Erminie Rives the novelist. He may undergo an appendicitis operation performed by American specialists and awaits care among his native land's people.
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Mr. Wheeler
Lincoln
Hallie Erminie Rives
Seattle Suffrage Club to Meet at Harrison Apartments
The Seattle Suffrage Club will hold a 2:30 PM meeting tomorrow at the Harrison apartments at the corner of 10th avenue and Harrison. Mrs Mary Stevens Clark recently from Wyoming will speak on Free Women of Wyoming.
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Seattle
Suffrage Club
Harrison Apartments
10Th Av
Harrison
Mary Stevens Clark
Wyoming
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