End Graft in the Sheriff’s Office in King County
King County voters face a choice in the sheriff race as graft in jail costs is alleged. Auditor James P. Agnew is accused of profiting from prisoner maintenance, with a claim the county overpaid by about 10 000 dollars last year. Opponent Bob Hodge, a former Black Diamond deputy, is praised as efficient and anti graft and would serve for 200 dollars a month.
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King County
Sheriff's Office
James P. Agnew
Agnew
Bob Hodge
Black Diamond
Defeat of the Guggenheims in Alaska Election
The Guggenheim driven Corson loss and Wickersham victory in Alaska’s Tuesday vote, centered in Cordova where 925 ballots were cast. The result marked a decisive shift toward territorial government supporters and exposed Cosgrove's long hidden BA MA degrees.
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Guggenheims
Gov. Hoggatt
John W. Corson
Alaska
Corson
Wickersham
Guggenheim
Cordova
Carson
Guggenheim Corporation
The Woman’s Club and Its Weak Points
A discussion among club women contrasts joining with real work. An Outsider declines busy social clubs citing lack of time while noting many busy women avoid club talk. The piece argues clubs are strong yet have weaknesses, especially excessive talk among the accomplished.
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Woman's Club
The Street Cleaning Women Spark Civic Debate
A group of women cleaned their street with brooms pans and wagons creating a sensation. Politicians feared ridicule yet the women promoted club action and the potential for broader community improvement through organized effort.
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Women's Club
Word From Josh Wise on Philanthropy
A humorous exchange features Josh Wise and Pa debating the term philanthropist. Pa defines a philanthropist as a man who works for others and charges for his trouble, prompting Little Willie to challenge the idea with a witty, old fashioned remark.
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Little Willie
Silly skits and banter at a summer city baseball game
A humorous scene unfolds as spectators discuss heat and crowds while overheard banter and jokes mix with city chatter. A playful exchange touches on fans, newspapers, and a traveling wife, ending with a quip about a pie eatery.
Johnny's Lamb Fights in Night Black Fleece Tale
A playful verse centers on Johnny and his lamb whose fleece is black as night. The lamb is described as strong and capable of headbutting with notable force.
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Johnny
DoNog joke ballad about Castro and global powers
The verse decries a rowdy figure named Castro provoking Kaiser Wilhelm and John Bull while mocking Uncle Sam. A chorus pleads to spare a lady and warns against crude work. The tale shifts to Venezuela and gunboat actions with the Cheese and Schie dam Schnapps, ending with Mina's intervening insult.
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Castro
Kaiser Wilhelm
John Bull
Uncle Sam
Mina
Fragmentary political and social snippets from an old issue
A collection of scattered quotes and notes on politics publicity religion law and culture. It mentions public figures clubs births and a 1914 expo plan plus a balloon accident and stock market quips with miscellaneous dialogue and captions.
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Moore
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Union St
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First Avenue
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Westlake Ave
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