Political tricks stain Irwin campaign amid Abelist plots
The Herald critiques W. H. Abel and his allies for using questionable tactics to win Judge Irwin a new term. It cites Abel’s efforts across the county, including pressuring election boards, enlisting ex labor agitator J. G. Brown, and pressuring labor groups, arguing such tactics erode public trust and demand fair ballots.
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Elma Chronicle Defends Judge Irwin Amid Abel Controversy
The Elma Chronicle faces scrutiny for defending Judge Irwin in three Chehalis county cases linked to W. H. Abel. It disputes the paper's claims on Stevens, Hanson estate, and Kalbe matters, asserting misrepresentations and urging readers to seek the published records for the truth.
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Court Presses Kalb Case Despite Defense Absence
The Kalb case proceeds with contradicted defense as the judge denies a telephone call to the defendant and rejects a new trial request. The Herald notes this as a miscarriage of justice and criticizes Abel and Irwin press coverage.
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United States
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Arizona
Lawyers endorse bar primary to pick judges in Seattle area
The King County Bar Association backs a bar primary to select Superior Court candidates. It argues the primary educates voters with professionals’ views, elevates qualified attorneys to run, and reduces partisan influence by reflecting lawyers’ consensus rather than individual guidance. The piece urges voters to ratify bar endorsements to attract top legal talent.
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Superior Court
Seattle Times
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Moclips Sawmill to Be Rebuilt and Enlarged
Joseph Granthier of Vancouver and Sidney Smith of St. Louis have bought the Moclips mill from Harry Linder. They plan to remodel the plant, add dry kilns, build side tracks, and modernize operations. The project will create 60 to 100 jobs in the mill and logging camps.
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St. Louis
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Roosevelt policy critique and library opening noted
The New York World and The Herald attack Roosevelt's administration, citing waste, imperialism, corporate influence, and legal clashes. The piece urges Democrats to focus on tariff reform as a path to victory. Meanwhile a library opening is announced with a reception by the library board and city officials, including a key handover of the building to the city.
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New York World
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Bryan Endorsed by Labor Unions in New York
After a lengthy meeting the Central Federated Union affiliated with the American Federation of Labor endorsed a resolution from the Elevator Constructors and Millwrights Union pledging to vote against the Republicans and support William J. Bryan and the Democratic party in the coming election for labor platform aims.
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American Federation of Labor
Elevator Constructors’ and Millwrights’ Union
Republican Party
William J. Bryan
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