Democrats Plan Endorsements In Seattle State Committee
The Washington state central committee debated patronage and endorsements for appointive posts. A new plan lets each committeeman vote for his choice, with the plurality receiving endorsement. Only one candidate per position, mail collection of endorsements, and a $9,500 cost to elect Governor Ernest Lister were noted.
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Seattle
Democratic State Central Committee
Woodrow Wilson
Clark
Harmon
Hugh C. Todd
Will Merritt
Skamania County
State Central Committee
Todd
State Committee
Ernest Lister
Treasury
Barber John McClish Commits Suicide at Wishkah River
A Hoquiam barber, 38, drank for days and jumped from Harbor dock into the Wishkah river at 9 pm Friday, leaving a note for his wife Jennie. Rescue attempts failed. body likely in river after search by police and divers. McClish, a member of A O U W and Owls, left an insured death claim and no children.
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John McCish
Harbor Dock
Wishkah
Jennie
McClish
Herbert Cook
Cook
Hoquiam
Ohio
Hagles and Owls
John McClish
Chamber of Commerce Dinner Set for 6 30 at Hotel Washington
Aberdeen residents are urged to attend the Chamber of Commerce dinner at 6 30 this evening in Hotel Washington. The meeting will discuss the possible conversion of the chamber into a Commercial club and seek broad citizen input on the plan and its benefits for the city and Grays Harbor.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Washington
Aberdeen
Grays Harbor
Chamber
Death of Aged Pioneer Rutledge in Oakville
George Washington Rutledge died at his Oakville home on February 11 at age 85 years eight months after 54 years in Thurston and Chehalis counties. A long-time Chehalis valley farmer he retired due to age. He leaves two sons and seven daughters: James M. Rutledge Little Rock Washington Geo C Rutledge Oakville Mrs Margaret Eshom Mrs Martha B Isreal Aberdeen Mrs Nancy A Shotwell Little Rock Washington Mrs Kate Baker Olympia Mrs Elsie J Sargent Tenino Mrs Nellie M Bradley Oakville and Mrs Myrtle I Sullivan Raymond.
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George Washington Rutledge
Oakville
Thurston
Chehalis
Rutledge
Chehalis Valley
James M. Rutledge
Little Rock
Wash
Geo. C. Rutledge
Margaret Eshom
Martha B. Isreal
Aberdeen
Nancy A. Shotwell
Kate Baker
Olympia
Elsie J. Sargent
Tenino
Nellie M. Bradley
Myrtle I. Sullivan
Raymond
Knox Opposes Alien Land Bill in Washington Legislature
Secretary of State Philander C. Knox condemns the Hughes alien land ownership bill as discriminatory and harmful to national interests. The Tacoma Real Estate Association notes Senate changes soften the measure, allowing aliens to own land inside municipalities with a constitutional amendment.
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Tacoma
Philander C. Knox
A. E. Grafton
Tacoma Real Estate Association
Warburton
Knox
State Senate
Gaston
House
Committee On Constitution and Constitutional Amendments
Senate
Hughes
W. J. Hughes
Whatcom County
Dennis Kearney
California
Washington Real Estate Dealers’ Association
Brown-Elmore Shoe Company Adds Glass Awning
The Brown Elmore Shoe company installs an art glass awning over its storefront, enhancing the store’s appearance and curb appeal.
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Brown-Elmore Shoe Company
Deposed Mexican leaders killed during midnight transfer
Francisco Madero and Jose Suarez, the deposed president and vice president of Mexico, were shot during a guard escort from the national palace to the penitentiary in Mexico City. Details remain unclear beyond official accounts and witness testimony. U.S. military orders from Washington push for 10 000 troops at Galveston to be ready for any post March 4 developments with moves involving the second division under Maj. Gen. Carter and additional brigades and artillery.
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Mexico City
Francisco
Madero
Jose Suarez
National Palace
U. S
Galveston
Washington, D. C
Taft
Mexico
War Department
Ond
William H. Carter
Chicago
4Th Field Artillery
6Th Cavalry
Chehalis County Assessor Plans Fair Property Valuations
Deputy assessors begin next Saturday under Assessor Wiley who aims for fair tax rolls. Per instructions personal property will be valued at 40 percent of real value with state averages guiding farm stock and household items such as horses, cattle, dairy cows, sheep, hogs, carriages, bicycles, pianos, organs, watches and sewing machines.
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Wiley
County Taxpayers’ League
Chehalis
Taxpayer Guidance on Three Percent Tax Rebate
County Treasurer Jerry A. McGil licuddy Jr urges taxpayers seeking the three percent rebate to file promptly. The office, busy this season, may be a few days behind with mail and asks for statements to be sent immediately to ensure a reply before the discount deadline of March 15.
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Jerry A. McGillicuddy, Jr
Combinations Shattered in Washington Legislature Fight
In Olympia the Thirteenth Legislature waged a week long struggle over reapportionment and an $9.56 million appropriation. The House and Senate clashed as cow counties combated King and Pierce interests, leading to shifting alliances, rapid votes, and threatened vetoes by Governor Lister. Friday closed with tense floor action and renewed threats of floor battles in the Senate.
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Eagle Freshwater
Olympia, Wash
Washington
Taylor
Kilkenny
King
Pierce County
Senate
H. E. Foster
Seattle
Attorney General's Office
Lister
Industrial Insurance Commission
House
Little Brothers
King and Pierce
Pierce
Sims
McArdle
Jimmy Davis
Murphine
Bull Moosers
Kitsap
Clarke
Skamania
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