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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1916
Page
7
A group of professional writers presses Hon. Charles E. Hughes to publish exact statements of his policies. They compare his positions to President Wilson and list provocative questions on Belgium, the Lusitania, munitions, military service, Huerta, Mexico, ship subsidies, antitrust laws, the Federal Reserve, and taxes. They urge clear, accountable disclosures during a critical political period.
The New York County Board of Elections records do not reveal that Mr. Hughes registered or voted on this occasion. The statement questions the legality of his participation and implies missing or disputed eligibility in the election process.
Dr Percival V. Allen, thrice married and now under guard as investigators trace the July death of Anna Marie Danielson, proclaims his belief in platonic friendship with women and insists he had no role in the tragedy. He recalls trying to help despite his own ailments, and says he would rather have died than see her name dragged into the case.
Mayor Gill vetoed the Fifth Ave N and Taylor St roadway ordinance citing lack of signed agreement with the traction company and desired city payment only for the viaduct cost difference. He also vetoed a 3000 emergency order for Sixth Ave 8, Charles St trestle work. The council will appeal Judge Frater on Fauntleroy Ave condemnation. A resolution to build a new bridge over West Waterway at Spokane St was approved.
Chicago, Aug. 15. Jimmy O Leary, Chicago's king gambler, again shifts prices on the coming presidential election. He lists Hughes as favorite at 4 to 6 and Wilson at 6 to 5 on his blackboard. Socialist and prohibition candidates stand at 1000 to 1.
Former attorney George F. Rossman faced a Tuesday charge of violating the employment agency law after allegedly accepting a marked $2 bill from James C. Hunter of the International Checkers' Association who sought a job. Rossman's bond was set at $2,000.
A brief note records the identity M. B. Brand asserting virgin purity of a product labeled pure brand.
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