Taft Arrival Scheduled Amid City Reception Plans
Taft will arrive in the city this evening as scheduled and be greeted by a committee including John F. Be Chilberg and J. D. Se Orew. The party will proceed to a Washington hotel reception hosted by Mrs. Ballinger and then to the fair to review the parade and events with officials and a large local crowd anticipated.
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Taft
Se & Glock
Henry
Kinga
John F BE. Chilberg
J. D seOrew
Kerry. Co
J. Smith
A. Ballinger
Sena
Wesley L. N Miles Potndex
W. B. Humphrey
Hanford
Josiah Coly & Stewart
J. B. Nelson
Wilson
A. J. Blethen
Beaton
F. W. Baker
Thomas ‘A. Peters
Mari
Jaene Commis Hajime Ota
Seattle Memoir Mentions Taft Era Medical Secretary
Fragmentary report recalls a Seattle meeting with officials including a secretary of medical affairs and references to Secretaries and staff. It notes camaraderie among members and mentions roles such as general or appointed medical staff in the period.
Taft Visit Program Outlines Seattle Events and Banquet
President Taft itinerary begins with arrival at King Street depot and Rainier club reception hosted by Mrs. Ballinger. He tours expositions, inspects buildings, delivers a speech at Natural Amphitheatre, receives an honorary degree, attends a banquet, and departs from Colman dock to Tacoma.
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Taft
King
Rainier Club
Richard A. Ballinger
Yale Club
Old Sweetheart Meets President Taft in Arrival
North Yakima dispatch reports Mrs. Hodges, once Betty Evans of Cincinnati, visiting President Taft aboard the train. Her unexpected call delayed the program about 20 minutes as Taft praised her potential as a local farmer, joking about keeping her identity secret.
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United Press
Taft
North Yakima
Hodges
Betty Evans
Cincinnati
Joy Riders Held by Deputies After Georgetown Call
A joy riding party was picked up by Deputy Sheriffs Rogers and Klein in Georgetown this morning and held at the county jail for several hours to gather evidence against Georgetown saloonkeepers for liquor law violations. A caller claimed a six year old girl was drinking with the group before officers arrived. The girl had left by the time police came.
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Rogers and
Klein
Georgetown
Bank clearings report for Seattle Tacoma and Portland
Seattle clearings today total 2,164,121,428 with balances 185,429.49. Tacoma clearings 1,044,411 with balances 4,749. Portland clearings 1,457,198 with balances 152,746.00.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Wrights Air Flight Astonishes New York Crowd
Wilbur Wright demonstrated a public flight in New York in a craft leading aerial navigation. He circled the Statue of Liberty from Governors Island and drew cheers from crowds well into Manhattan and along the Jersey shore as the machine lifted with perfect control and power.
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United
New York
Wilbur Wright
Washington
Wright
Governors Island
Battery Park
Upper Bay
Manhattan
Jersey City
Jersey Shore
Blyn
Staten Island
Bia
Goddens
Governor's Island
Whitney Believes Both Reach North Pole Claims
Whitney says both Dr. Cook and Commander Peary reached the North Pole. He cites Cook's 12 months absence and shows concern over Eskimo accounts and supplies. Peary’s charges against Cook were prepared for Peary Arctic Club officers and would be released to the public with possible minor wording changes.
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Caltedh Press
ST. Johns
N. F
Harry Whitney
Dr. Cook
Commander Peary
North Pole
New York
Peary
Cook
Bar Hartor
Maine
Hubbard
Peary Arctic Club
Robert E. Peary
Frederick A. Cook
Anton Raven
Henry Parteh
Herbert Bridgman
Zenas Crane
Bouillon Refuses Duty Transfer Overto Assistant
A public dispute centers on Bouillon and Assistant Bouillon contending that Mayor Miller ousted Bouillon after accusing him of misconduct. Roney provided evidence on a moving permit scandal, while Anderson offered $150 for a moving permit. The piece calls for a grand jury to investigate and demands public explanation.
McCredie Likely Nominated for Congress in Washington
In Olympia on September 29 Judge W W McCredie of Vancouver appears set to be the Republican nominee to succeed Cushman in the Second District. The convention opened at 11 with R W Goiner of Tacoma as district chairman and C Finch as temporary chair. Early chaos and a riot disrupted proceedings before order was restored. The nomination seems assured after a caucus last night solidified southern delegates, despite Ashton supporters' bid to disrupt the southern bloc.
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My United Free
Olympia
W. W. McCredie
Vancouver
Francie W. Cushman
R. W. Goiner
Tacoma
C. Finch
Colner
Ashton
MecCredie
Seattle Tacoma Game Postponed Due to Heavy Grounds
Heavy grounds force postponement of this afternoon's Seattle Tacoma game. A double header will be played Sunday to make up the action with both teams likely to participate.
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Yakima
Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma
Weather forecast showers likely tonight and Thursday
A weather forecast warns of showers tonight and Thursday with brisk southwest winds. Strong gusts may occur as the system passes, bringing cooler air and potential timing changes for local outdoor plans.
Jury Awards Whitlock $1000 After Glassing at Auburn Station
A jury in Judge Wilson R. Gay's court awarded C. R. Whitlock $1000 after he was assaulted and ejected from Auburn station of the Northern Pacific by a gang of hoboes. Whitlock had a ticket to Covington but was expelled by station agent August Rebel, who struck him with a club. The railroad company has appealed.
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Wilson R. Gay
C. R. Whitlock
Auburn
Northern Pacific
Whitlock
Covington
August Rebel
Heneys Campaign Opens With Dreamland Rally San Francisco
The California supreme court reversed an election commission ruling and restored Charlies M. Fickert to the union labor ticket and Francis J. Heney to the democratic independence league tickets for district attorney in San Francisco County. Heney will open his campaign tonight with a rally at Dreamland rink as the contest heats up.
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United Press
San Francisco
Supreme Court
The
Election Commission
Union Labor
Charlies M. Fickert
Democratic and Independence League
Francis J. Heney
Heney
Democrats
Independence League
Goo Government League
Heney League
Fickert
Republican
Andersons Tory Belied by the Facts
Attorney Ned Roney challenged the credibility of J Anderson who claimed he secured a house move permit by arguing before the Seattle board. Roney presented proof of railroad permits and wiring clearances, noting the board granted the permit on Feb 19 after discussion led by M T Maloney. He asserts Anderson did not present any case publicly and questions the $150 payment to a cab driver.
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Bouillon
Roney
Anderson
Board of Public Works
Ned Roney
J. Anderson
Mr. Roney
KE. A. Roney
D. E. Riley
M. T. Maloney
R. H. Thomson
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Seattle Electric Company
Seattle Hleactric Company
Mayors Clash Over City Utilities Office Contested Situa tion
Bouillon, new superintendent of public utilities, fires E. D. O'Brien after O'Brien asserts control as acting superintendent by mayoral appointment. A council session is set to confirm A. L. Valentine to the displaced post as Bouillon retains records and duties until replacement takes oath. Continued on page S Seven.
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Scott Calhoun
Corporation Counsel
Miller
A. V. Bouillon
Public Utilities
E. D. O'Brien
A. L. Valentine
Boutillon
Mr. Boullion
Mr. O'Brien
Bouillon
Mr. Bouillon
O'Brien
Heney’s San Francisco DA Fight Gains Seattle Attention
Francis J Honey leads a campaign against a league of powerful interests in San Francisco. The Seattle Star previews Heney’s district attorney bid as a test of voter power to curb organized crime and defend representative government. Honey has written two articles for The Seattle Star outlining his fight and hopes to win.
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San Francisco
Francis J? Honey
Heney
Seattle Star
Honey
Star
The
Henry
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