Wenatchee Returns Home to Seattle Welcome
The Wenatchee, largest ship to visit Seattle, arrived in Elliott Bay on Monday afternoon after a 7200 mile voyage from York. City officials and Wenatchee residents welcomed the liner with parades, speeches, and a reception at Smith Cove. The vessel, part of a new Pacific Northwest fleet, will sail for the Orient at 11 p m. Saturday with notable passengers including Maj. Gen. Stonard Wood en route to the Philippines.
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Hutchinson Urges $10 Poll Tax Proposal
State Senator R A Hutchinson of Spokane proposes a ten dollar poll tax for citizens aged 21 to 50, exempting homeowners from taxation on their homes. He argues the current five dollar tax punishes home ownership and questions why penalties target owners.
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Wenatchee Moves Tacoma Trip To Friday
Wenatchee schedules its Tacoma visit for Friday shifting away from the initial Thursday plan. The change affects local supporters and event organizers awaiting the appearance of the team in Tacoma.
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California Town Votes Blue Laws
In Pomona California the city approved Sunday closing rules for amusements by a narrow margin. The blue law tally shows 2 078 votes for and 2023 against with a 66 vote margin. Marty C Arthur led the opposition as chairman of the American League of Freedom.
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Cocking Leading Butte Mayor in Tight Count
James Cocking a Republican leads in the Butte mayoral race as votes are counted. He faced opponent William Davey and had organized labor backing. County officials said legal steps would be taken to determine the election’s validity.
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Mining Convention Opens in Portland Show Begins
Portland hosts the third international mining convention with hundreds of miners and officials in attendance. The event runs through Saturday at the municipal auditorium, described as a major treasure house of resources, with police and detectives circulating among delegates.
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Delegates Welcomed by Governor Olcott and Mayor Baker
Delegates were welcomed today by Governor Ren W. Olcott and Mayor George L. Baker as crowds kept watchful eyes on priceless exhibits.
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Young Man and Pretty Girl Mark Safety Week Drive
Alfred Owen, mayor's secretary, reports a good looking young man driving with an arm around a pretty girl on Second Avenue. Spring sports begin with Hole football and a first practice called by Coach Bagshaw at U.
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Chinese defendants acquitted of burglary by jury ruling
Eddie Wong and Wong Wah and Jimmy Wong were found not guilty of burglary in Judge Boyd J. Tallman’s court after a Tuesday trial. The defense argued Chinese tone harassment was the motive, a claim rejected by prosecutors and other Chinese residents.
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Missionary Twila Lytton speaks to student volunteers
Twila Lytton, missionary worker, addressed student volunteers during Thursday noon activities at the university.
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