Insurance fund looted under Governor Lister
A critical view of Governor Emmett Lister accuses his administration of political favoring, inflated costs, and mismanagement in Washington state. It claims the public service commission and industrial insurance board were weakened or corrupted, notes tax and liquor policy shifts, and cites unused funds for enforcing the dry law.
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Emmett Lister
Washington
Public Service Commission of
Wisconsin
Massachusetts
United States
Washington Commission
Tax Commission
Industrial Insurance Commission
Board of Control
Lister
Spokane
Hay
Roosevelt Speech Warns Against Noble Ease and Sloth
The Behalf of Mr Hughes speech urges Americans to pursue duty and service over material comfort. It cites Milton and Lucifer to condemn words dressed as reason that excuse inert quiet and calls for action in national life.
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Lucifer
Milton
Colonel Roosevelt
Battle Creek
Michigan
Hughes
Wilson and Roosevelt Attack Carranza Over Recognition
In Battle Creek speech Colonel Roosevelt denounces President Wilson for extending the hand of welcome to Venustiano Carranza and criticizes his recognition of Carranza after US soldiers were killed and mutilated. Roosevelt accuses Wilson of indifference to American deaths and military honor.
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MR. Wilson
Carranza
Wilson
Huerta
President Wilson
Colonel Roosevelt
Battle Creek
Michigan
Hughes
Tariff on Cattle and Its Effect on Farmers
A farmer can assess the tariff impact from government data showing nine months under Republican rules imported cattle valued at 5.68 million with 1.53 million in duty, versus 16.54 million imports under Democratic law with no duties. The piece argues the Democratic tariff raised foreign cattle purchases by about 11 million and reduced American revenue, harming the farmer and widening the deficit.
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Treasury
Democratic Department of Commerce
Adlerika and Sloan's Liniment Advertisement Roundup
A categorized ad blurb touts Adlerika glycerine and buckthorn bark as a treatment to relieve constipation and prevent appendicitis with a one spoonful dose. Sloan's Liniment is promoted for neuralgia muscle pain rheumatism and minor injuries with quick relief and no staining. Echo office offers butter wrappers.
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Leavenworth
Wheeler’s Drug Store
Sloan
Wrong stenographer leads to cornered stock scandal
The president of the G Y and W railroad faces a shock when a stenographer injured on a train prompts a settlement scheme. A stock manipulation scheme backfires as a corner forms and a wealthy operator uses the case to demand compensation. The tale ends with a warning that the operator had a personal stake in the stenographer's welfare.
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the Road
G., Y. and W. Railroad Company
Congress to consider tax laws in December session
The article notes that when Congress meets in December it aims to pass more tax laws. It cites the daily treasury statement showing a steadily increasing deficit, far above last year’s level, with expectations that this year’s expenditures already exceed previous limits.
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Treasury
Joint Senator From Chelan and Kittitas Counties Ad
Republican candidate J B Adams seeks the joint senate seat for Chelan and Kittitas counties. Campaign materials promote Sam R Sumner as Representative for the 56th Legislative District on the Republican ticket in the November 7 general election.
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Chelan and
Kittitas Counties
56Th Legislative District
Sheriff Bert McManus Seeks Chelan County Sheriff Nomination
For Sheriff Bert McManus of Cashmere a Republican bid for Chelan County sheriff faces voters at the general election November 7.
Spencer of Entiat Seeks County Assessor Post
Ernest G. Spencer of Entiat runs on the Republican ticket for county assessor pending voter action at the general election on November 7.
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Ernest G.spencer
Entiat
Fisher Seeks Chelan County Treasurer Seat
County Treasurer George R. Fisher announces his candidacy for Chelan County Treasurer on the Republican ticket with the election set for November 7.
Wenatchee Engineer F M Berry Announces Candidacy
County Engineer F M Berry of Wenatchee announces his candidacy for County Engineer at the general election in November.
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F. M. Berry
Wenatchee
Williams Seeks Chelan County Prosecuting Attorney Nomination
The prose cuting attorney candidate B J Williams campaigns on the will of Chelan county voters ahead of the general election.
Milham Seeks County Commissioner Seat in 1916 Race
Geo W Milham declares candidacy as Republican for County Commissioner from the third district subject to voters at the general election on November 7 1916.
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Geo. W. Milham
Chelan County Superior Judge Candidates Seek Re election
Superior Judge Chelan Co I am a candidate for re election as Superior Judge in and for Chelan county subject to non partisan election Nov 7 Wm A Grimshaw Candidate for the office of Judge of Superior Court of Chelan county at the general election Nov 7 1916 subject to the will of the voters
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Chelan County
Iam
Wm. A. Grimshaw
Superior Court of
Democratic Nominee W J Long Seeks Voter Support in 1916 Race
W J Long listed as the Democratic nominee from the third district in the November 7 1916 general election. Chelan missioner on the ticket, he faces the will of the voters as the campaign unfolds.
Candidate for 56th Legislative District on Democratic ticket
A candidate seeks the 56th Legislative District seat on the Democratic ticket. The brief mentions a pool or slate of candidates for the district and emphasizes party alignment without detailing platform or background.
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Gillis
Echo Office
The
Wron Silionantet
G. Y. and W. Railroad
J.B. Adams
Sam KR. Sumner
Bert McManus
Cashmere
Assesor
Ernest G. Spencer
George R. Fisher
F. M.berry
B. J. Williams
Geo. W. Milham, Lakeside
Chelan Co
A. Grimshaw
A. H. Mohler
W. J. Long, Chelan
W. J. Long
56Th Legislative
Democratic
A.J. Amos
Screen Productions
Front Street
Rutherford Mercantile Co
Lamb-Davis Lumber
Leavenworth, Wash
Harrington
Leavenworth Mercantile Co
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