The Star's stance on recall and Dilling policy
The Star argues against using the recall amid ongoing Seattle politics. It warns the recall could become a costly, routine tool and urges preserving the institution for genuine crises. The piece endorses a spring recall pause and political unity to cleanse city hall. It also includes a separate letter praising Alaska development aligned with public benefit, urging fair open conditions.
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Progressive War Rages Over Illinois Delegation
Springfield Illinois August 15 Progressive Republicans rally behind direct election of senators initiative referendum recall and a short ballot. The battle centers on Illinois delegation to the national convention with speakers including La Follette Cummins Poindexter Bristow and Murdoch. Troops clash in Liverpool as rioting strikers face bayonets amid looming port strikes across Scotland.
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Walter Clyde Jones
United States
Walter C. Jones
Springfield
Illinois
Progressive Republican League of Illinois
Robert la Follette
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Poindexter
Bristow
Victor Murdock
Kansas
Francis J. Heney
Liverpool
Scotland
Unclear travel notes mix in Alaska and Seattle visit
Fragmentary text reports SHER’S movements south to Katalla and Seward with mentions of transfers and inspections. A secretary may visit Seattle and Yellowstone with Arctic luncheon. other lines reference a terrier and local social events. The passage is garbled with many incomplete phrases.
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Newspaper of the Interior
Alaska
Only Woman Inspector Named for Seattle September Election
Mrs. Sylvia Hunsicker will be the sole woman inspector at the polls for the September 5 special election in Seattle. She was appointed by the common council and plans to perform her duty. Residing at 1263 Silat no 8, she has long been active in local clubs.
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Silat No. 8
Atwood Resumes Flight From Chicago to Elkhart
Aviator Harry N. Atwood resumed his 101 mile flight from Chicago to Elkhart Indiana this afternoon starting at 3 o clock. The United Press Leased Wire dispatches the update from Chicago.
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Chicago
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New York
Elkhart
Ind
Taft vetoes New Mexico Arizona statehood request
President Taft vetoes the joint resolution admitting New Mexico and Arizona to statehood citing the Arizona constitution recall provision for judges as pernicious and dangerous to free government. He argues government must protect minority rights and prevent majority tyranny.
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Fear Truce Seen as Trick in Crawford Rainier Valley War
The Rainier valley suit pauses as a truce extension is declared with Mayor Dilling as peacemaker. A valley citizens committee and A Valentine of Public Utilities study transfers involving the 2 percent basis while eastern bond holders await Chicago clients. Critics warn Crawford aims to delay and reopen hostilities next week.
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Rainier Valley
Dilling
Valley
Chicago
Public Utilities
A. Valentine
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Hugo G. Kelley
Wealth and Woe on Newport Sands
The scion of a wealthy house, a multi millionaire, wanders the Newport shoreline in despair and hair tearing. He rails against riches, questions happiness, and muses on becoming a chauffeur or chasing a runaway heiress in a fits of wild sense and satire.
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Newport Sands
Citizens react to recall debate in Seattle Star letters
Readers and local leaders endorse The Star's stance against abusing the recall for the mayoral race. Letters from OLE HANSON and others defend delaying recall actions, warning premature recalls risk discrediting reforms and provoking endless campaigns.
What Shall I Do With My Savings Talk No 6
Real estate mortgages are presented as a safe investment next to government bonds. The text claims they never fall in value, are unaffected by panics, and always repay at par. It notes insurers invest in first mortgages and urges readers to consider them and read Talk No 7.
Would Teach Women to Cuss in Retreat Plan
Emma Hall, founder of a guaranteed mail farm near Whittier California, announced from Kansas City that she will urge women to say Damn when things go wrong. She says only women will be allowed on the place and rejects terms like Fudge and Oh, sugar to avoid a ruined atmosphere.
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United Press
Kansas City
Emma Hall
Whittier
Cal
Goat Burglar II Arrested at Alaskan Hotel
Patrolman Morris arrested a goat at the Alaskan hotel corner First and Virginia after it broke in while the building was vacant. Desk Sergeant Terry advised milk it or send it to the dog pound. Morris ponders if the animal is a vagrant or burglar. In San Francisco, detective Peter Fanning was acquitted of bribe charges from Thelma Leroy.
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Thelma Leroy
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