Wilsons War Policies Spark Patriot Protests Across Nation
In Jersey City Secretary of War Baker compared Mexican revolutionists to Washingtons Continental Army, drawing fierce criticism from the Empire State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. The Waldorf Astoria meeting condemned his remarks, calling them unpatriotic and urging resignation. A nationwide wave of similar action is planned.
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Newton D. Baker
Wilson
Baker
Jersey City
Washington
Valley Forge
Empire State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Empire State Society
Waldorf-Astoria
Louis Annin Ames
War Department
Mr. Ames
New York Tribune
Slates May Be Used in Schools Again
New York report says if paper shortages continue, school children may be forced to return to slate pencils. Board of superintendents discussed paper supply and noted last fall contracts should protect this year. Pupils have already faced shortages and some bring their own paper to class.
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New York
Board of Education
Prize Crimson Shirt and a Revolver Rescue at Sea
In San Francisco Dr. Washington Dodge treasured a crimson sport shirt while Dr. Clyde Payne carried a revolver aboard a motorboat owned by Ralph Sheafe. Stranded off Point Blunt Angel Island in fog and ebb tide the pair used the shirt as a distress flag and Payne fired at sea before a Tiberon launch man named Charles Truelson rescued them.
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San Francisco
Washington Dodge
Clyde Payne
Ralph Sheafe
Belvedere
Point Blunt
Angel Island
Dr. Dodge
Dr. Payne
Charles Truelson
Tiberon
Eels Travel Nightly Migration to Gulf Waters
In Bainbridge Georgia Flint River fishermen report eels begin an annual pilgrimage to the Gulf to spawn in winter. They travel only at night and on clear moonlit nights great black schools move southward. Old eels do not return, but millions of young ones replace them and will return in spring. Negro fishermen prize eels as a delicacy and await the return.
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Bainbridge
Flint River
Gulf
Republic publican nominees for joint senator
Paid notice lists J B Adams as Republican candidate for joint senator from Chelan and Kittitas counties. Election date set for November 7.
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Chelan and
Kittitas Counties
Sam Sumner for 56th District Representative Race
The candidate Sam Sumner runs on the Republican ticket for the 56th Legislative District in the general election on November 7. He seeks the seat in the state House of Representatives.
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56Th Legislative District
Sheriff Bert McManus Nominated for Chelan County Sheriff
For Sheriff Bert McManus of Cashmere a Republican candidate for Chelan county sheriff, subject to voter will at the general election on November 7.
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Bert McManus
Cashmere
Chelan County
Entiat man seeks county assessor post on Republican ticket
County Assessor Ernest G. Spencer of Entiat runs as a Republican candidate for the county assessor position. Voters will decide at the general election on November 7.
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Ernest G. Spencer
Entiat
Fisher Announces Candidacy for Chelan County Treasurer
George R. Fisher announces his Republican bid for Chelan County Treasurer with the election set for November 7. He seeks support from Republican voters and outlines his aim to manage county finances.
Wenatchee Engineer F M Berry Announces County Run
F M Berry of Wenatchee announces candidacy for County Engineer in the general election set for November 7. Berry seeks the post amid local discussions on county infrastructure and road projects.
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F. M. Berry
Wenatchee
Williams Seeks Chelan County Prosecutor Post
Prosecuting Attorney B J Williams announces his candidacy for Chelan County Prosecutor in the upcoming general election on November 7. He urges voters to support his bid to uphold law and public safety.
Milham Seeks Republican County Commissioner Seat
Geo W Milham of Lakeside declares candidacy for county commissioner from the third district on the Republican ticket subject to voters at the general election November 7 1916. Milham signs the statement urging support from constituents.
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Chelan County
George R. Fisher
Geo. W. Milham
W. J. Long
Grimshaw Seeks Re election as Chelan County Superior Judge
Superior Judge Wm A Grimshaw announces candidacy for re election in Chelan county under non partisan election rules set for November 7. The statement emphasizes continued service on the bench.
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Chelan County
Wo. A. Grimshaw
Candidate for Chelan Superior Court Judge
A candidate for the office of Judge of the Superior Court in Chelan County runs in the general election on November 7, 1916, subject to the voters’ will.
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Superior Court of
Chelan County
Great Highway Plan Proposed by Convict Labor
Miss Lillian Stuart of St Louis outlined a 1000 mile highway from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico at a prison association congress. She urged a $200 contribution, proposing a quarter mile wide model road with a central automobile speedway and local side roads to aid unemployment and crime reduction in the Midwest.
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Buffalo
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Lillian Stuart
St. Louis
Congress of the American Prison Association
Middle West
Democratic Nominees for Chelan District Face November Vote
W. J. Long runs as the Democratic nominee for the third district Chelan commissioner ticket subject to voter choice in the general election on November 7, 1916.
Hughes Epigrams On Government And Duty
A collection of midcentury Hughes epigrams urging investigation before legislation, responsible public service, and a resilient American administration. The quotes cover civics, integrity, restraint, and a strong defense to preserve peace and jobs.
Democratic Candidate for 56th District 8 seat
A brief notice introduces a candidate for the 56th Legislative District 8 seat on the Democratic ticket. It identifies one candidate named for state representative and notes party affiliation.
Dr Burghardt Receives $1000 Civil Service Raise
Dr Caroline Asenath Grant Burghardt, who has served the government since 1866, receives a salary increase from $900 to $1,000 a year. Born in 1833 at Great Barrington Mass she was a Civil War nurse and now works in the bureau of navigation in the commerce department with help from friend William Cullen Bryant.
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Washington
Caroline Asenath Grant Burghardt
Burghardt
Treasury Department
William Cullen Bryant
Bureau of Navigation
Department of Commerce
Great Barrington
Mass
Eighty two Takes Fifth Wife in Monterey Marriage
In Fruitvale California Reverend James Sunderland at eighty two marries his fifth wife Miss Mary Ham amid a small gathering. Sunderland previously wed four times in church then eloped with Mary Ham and married in Monterey. He is eighty two and his bride seventy five.
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Fruitvale
Cal
James Sunderland
Mary Ham
Monterey
Mr. Sunderland
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Rheumatic Relief
Exposure to rain can cause rheumatism and neuralgia with twinges. Sloan's Liniment offers fast relief by penetrating without rubbing to soothe sore joints and tired muscles. It helps with bruises sprains and minor injuries and costs 25 cents at druggists.
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Sloan
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