Duwamish Waterway Funding Sparks Taxpayer Debate
Seattle and King County officials push economy in 1915 fiscal plans as the Duwamish waterway commission seeks 75000 for the waterway in the next levy. Finance leaders aim to cut other expenses to fund harbor improvements while preserving public needs.
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Seattle
King County
City Council
Board of County Commissioners
Duwamish Waterway Commission
Pacific Coast
Panama Canal
Contradictory claims attack Bringhurst over Belltown fire
Insurance papers nationwide criticize Seattle fire department for its Belltown fire conduct. Former Chief Harry Bringhurst denies involvement with alleged articles and accuses the newspaper of untruths. A stormy, self serving debate over rain impacts and accuracy follows, ending with a parable about paradise and a pig farmer.
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Seattle Fire Department
Belltown
Harry Bringhurst
Gill
Bringhurst
Star Today
Letters From a Gentleman to His Wife in the Country
A study of 18th century correspondence by Fred Schaefer examines intimate letters from a gentleman to his wife in the countryside. The edition highlights themes of devotion, social life, and rural concerns within domestic letters.
Tacoma convention likened to Belshazzar feast over Poindexter
In a pointed criticism the Tacoma convention is portrayed as a Belshazzar feast that dishonored Poindexter and exposed political bosses. The piece argues a clash between commonwealth interests and corporate wealth, predicting an autumn political shift as the people rise. A late note advertises pool play at Oriental Pool Room with daily $10 prizes.
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Tacoma
Poindexter
Sanaa
King Arthur’s Court
Republican Party
Washington
Commonwealth
Belshazzar
Daniel
Oriental Pool Room
Pike
Anton
Campaign Expenses Law Critiqued by Senator Jones
Senator Jones notes a July report in the PI that a law required publishing campaign expenses after elections. He argues the measure is futile since contributors are exposed post election and state and congressional committee members who collect funds are exempt.
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Jones
Editor Star
A Livley Corpse Meacham Claims He's Alive
Arthur Meacham, a Spanish War veteran in Atlanta, contends he is alive while the government insists he is dead and has a tombstone at Ft. Thomas Ky. He says war chaos swapped tags during typhoid evacuation and the other man died, burying the wrong person. He seeks $135 the government says funded the tombstone.
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Atlanta
Arthur Meacham
Ft. Thomas
Meacham
Woodrow Wilson Tops New Jersey Political Scene in 1911
The piece portrays Woodrow Wilson as a leading figure in New Jersey politics for governor in 1911 and president in 1912. It notes opposition from Judson Harmon of Ohio and suggests Wall Street and various political interests back Wilson. Wilson is described as an educator and Princeton president rather than a traditional politician.
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Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
United States
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Wall Street
Wilson
Roger Sullivan
Illinois
Jas, Bimith
New York
Princeton University
King County political moves amid sheriff and legislature race
King County officials reveal possible runs for sheriff with P C Leonard backing P Cudihee while Hodge seeks a second term. Tom Smith averts filing for the county post and August Roehl confirms Republican bid after marshal injury. M F Jones announces a 42nd district legislature run as Republican, urging direct primary reform and woman suffrage. Lang presses for 6th district senate bid with a pledge alignment. The Merrill Island/Enumelaw events frame a broad campaign sweep.
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P. C. Leonard
King County
Democratic
M. F. Jones
Ravenna Heights
Jones
Henry W. Lang
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Gris & Youk
Fred Schaefer
Clarnyville
Tesh Mise
STAR
Stevens
Pine St
King County Politics
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Tommi Bouth
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Lim
August Roehl
Auburn
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