Bridges in Seattle Editorial Warns Japan Immigration Threat
The Seattle Daily Times editorial dated Oct 12 warns that if Robert Bridges is elected governor, open immigration for Orientals could trigger a massive influx. Judge Black argues that free entry would flood farms factories and schools, worsening a race problem and harming living standards. Farmers and labor groups fear economic competition and loss of wages.
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Seattle Daily Times
Bridges
W. W. Black
Robert Bridges
Spokane
Asia
Picher America
Seattle
Washington
Farmer- Labor Party
T. V. Copeland Campaigns for Republican Ticket
T V Copeland a organizer with the Washington State Federation of Labor is campaigning for the Republican ticket in the active political drive.
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T. V. Copeland
Washington State Federation of Labor
Campaign rivals Fleming and Dill in local race
In the campaign both Fleming and Dill appear close allies. Dill lost a bid for re election two years ago largely due to his opposition to the government during the war.
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Fleming
Dill
Agin
Pensions Discussed for Argentine Newsmen
A proposal before the Argentine congress suggests pensions for newspaper men as a notable idea from beyond the United States. The notion attracts interest as a social protection measure for journalists.
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Buenos Aires
Spokane Meeting Budges on Japanese Immigration Stand
At a Brotherhood of Railway Clerks meeting in Spokane last week, general chairman G I Maston raised Bob Bridges support for admitting Japanese immigrants. The ensuing discussion showed the group opposed Bridges stance on the issue.
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Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Spokane
G. I. Maston
Bob Bridges
State constitution amendment urged for irrigation and eminent domain
The notice urges voters to consider amending Section 16 Article I on November 2 to support reclamation of arid lands via irrigation. It argues this will raise state valuation and that the government should have the right to condemn land for right of way similar to railroads.
Political Rift Grows Over Immigration and Lease Policy
Bridges faces a split within his party as supporters back land leasing to Japan and unrestricted Asian immigration while critics question how long the party will align with his contentious stance. Observers note a manifest clash between his beliefs and key backers fueling the campaign.
Ousting Rival Highlighted by Unrestricted Immigration Stance
A political leader advocates unrestricted Oriental immigration as a bold strategy to challenge a rival on the ticket. The remark signals a concerted push to shake up the party lineup and redefine its stance ahead of key ballots.
Harding Denies French Negotiations Over Lead for Nations
Senator Harding rebutted reports that France had approached him about America leading an association of nations. He clarified reporters misquoted him and said the French government did not speak to him or bypass President Wilson.
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Harding
France
America
Association of Nations
Wilson
Harding Borah Split Shifts GOP Support Across Nation
Three weeks ago the outlook favored a sweeping Republican victory and a large Harding win over Cox. Harding's surrender to Borah and stance against the League of Nations has cost the party key figures like Herbert Parsons of New York, prompting resignations and mass desertions, especially in the East. The article notes elections are rarely decided before votes are cast and this year remains uncertain.
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Harding
Cox
Senator Borah
League of Nations
Herbert Parsons
New York
Republican County Committee
East
Breezy Local News from Peshastin Recaps SmallEvents
Highlights include visits by Wenatchee residents Mary Hauber and Dan Logue family births and illnesses, a Monitor restaurant vehicle accident with injuries, a fifteenth birthday party for Wilma, and a social by the M F E ladies aid with coffee doughnuts cider and pie.
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Monitor
Ed. Phillips
Association Dining Hall
Chickens Stolen at Town Show Recovered
The J H Hess family visited the school auditorium last Thursday for the show and five White Wyandotte chickens were stolen from their barn. A tire track clue led Mr Hess to a suspect auto. He sought the sheriff but returned home to find the chickens back in the barn and he thanks the unknown saviors for returning them.
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J. H. Hess
Hess
Real Estate Transfers in Leavenworth and Ralston Additions
Harry C. Blankenship transfers lots 12 18 14 15 16 block 1 replat part of block 5 Leavenworth add to Leaven. to A C Brockman for 550 dollars. William O Rourke transfers lot 16 block 7 Ralston add to Leavenworth for 1150 dollars.
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Harry C. Blankenship
A. C. Brockman
Leav. Ld. Co
Wm. O'Rourke
John Harrington
Ralston
Tacoma Labor Leader Stumps for Republican Ticket
T. V. Copeland of Tacoma, a prominent labor union figure, campaigns across the state in support of the Republican ticket.
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T. V. Copeland
Tacoma
Railroad Items of Timely Interest
Leavenworth notes include personnel moves such as C D Towne promoted to conductor and to run out of the city and Orville Bethel resuming guard duties after a short vacation. Other items mention vacations in Seattle and Spokane trips, hunting plans, illnesses in the Hilton and Logan families, and visits by Supt. C McDonough.
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Mr. Royal of
Merritt
Leavenworth
C. D. Towne
Orville Bethel
Gyard
Bokane
Rosalia
Fred Egan
Seattle
Egan
Messrs
F. H. Parker
M. J. Welsh
Everett
Engr
Jas. Thompson
R. Li. Smith
Dolores
Indian Summer Poem Note by C F Wadsworth
Reflective verse on the beauty of Indian summer days with calm landscapes and hopeful ending. It contrasts peaceful exterior scenes with hidden tragedies and suggests perseverance, hope, and labor to bring joy despite pain.
Barber Shop Candle Scare Sparks Child’s Exclamation
In Scotty's barbershop Indianapolis a customer received the full trimmings including a candle lit shave. As Scotty lit the taper and the flame burned, a nearby child exclaimed to his mother that they were hunting him with a candle.
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Scotty
Indianapolis
Thieves Enter Parsonage Steal Mrs Hoskins Handbag
Burglars entered the Methodist parsonage last Sunday evening while Pastor Hoskins and his wife were at church and took Mrs. Hoskins handbag the birthday box and the mite box. A few dollars were taken and the receptacle with birthday money was found later in Mrs Durand's garden, apparently discarded by the thief.
Rock Island Power Possibility Attracts Wenatchee Club
Wenatchee Commercial club focuses on damming the Columbia River at Rock Island below Wenatchee to develop about 50 000 horsepower. Estimated cost is around three million dollars, with potential irrigation of Quincy Flats and adjacent lands.
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Rock Island
Columbia
Wenatchee
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