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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1910
Page
4
The Tacoma convention is condemned as a corrupt, manipulative event driven by corporate interests and senatorial ambitions. It is described as a public insult to voters and a dangerous influence on the state’s direct primary law and supreme court nominations.
The item references a Tacoma convention with commentary on delegates and public figures. Kansas reports a bumper insurgent crop while the weather remains fine. The text notes a mix of political speculation and personal affairs among city workers and Alfonso of Spain plays no direct role.
A playful personal letter from Dove noting loved ones, travel rest in the country, a small money gift of two dollars, a caution about being gouged, plans to eat downtown on a 25 cent meal, and affectionate closing with kisses and a cared for home scene.
In Milwaukee Aug 4 personal and political change arrives as Dr William Colby Rucker of the U S Public Health and Marine Service takes charge of the city health department. The move marks a new trust driven by experts to improve sanitation and fight typhoid fever tuberculosis and pestilence with public education and inspectors.
Registration for primary and fall elections is in the Prefontaine building with Georgetown annexed. all residents must register if they changed residence since spring. Charles F. Reeves, ex University of Washington faculty, seeks the 42nd district legislature, adding interest to a tight King County race. Seven days left to file for candidacies. filing closes Saturday, August 13 per Vanderveer. County offices show incumbents likely renomination. Morrison unopposed. Sickels faces potential competition for county clerk. Beckingham struggles for support in the city district race, affecting McKenzie who shows strength in a three-way contest.
A collage of quips and snippets appears as readers comment on local life. The notes reference field disruptions by sity boarders, a Canadian bicycle revival, a husband quitting smoking, a missing pet dog, and a confession of giving it away, all in a garbled, colloquial voice.
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