Will E. Humphrey’s Record Seen As Treason To Public
A critical tirade accuses Will E. Humphrey of betraying public trust through pork barrel spending. It labels his record as treasonous to the people, citing submarine deals, harbor appropriations, tariff votes, and favors to manufacturers to enrich contractors and price essentials like shoes and wool. The piece argues these actions raise living costs while funding favors for special interests.
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Everett Harbor
Fuel Trust
E. Humphrey
Lake Washington Canal
Glass Trust
Cannon and Humphrey Clash Over Speakership Talks
In Chicago August 16 Joseph G Cannon defied enemies and voiced plans to run again for congress and seek the speakership. He defended his record with the Republican majority and dismissed insurgent rumors about losing party support while noting he would not pledge to decline the speakership if reelected. Humphrey, in Tacoma August 3, indicated he would vote for Cannon if the time came and praised Cannon as a defender of order against extravagance.
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Tacoma
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Congressman Humphrey
Chicago
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
William H. Taft
House
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Taft
Aldrich
Ballinger
Hale
Humphrey Hesitates on Reelection Bid Amid Cannon Rumors
The article reports uncertainty around Hubert Humphrey deciding to seek reelection while Speaker Joe Cannon intends to run again. Campaign manager Howard G. is coordinating efforts to secure interviews and guard Humphrey’s statements as rumors swirl.
WPPEN Goes Mack Thursday
A Canadian inspector predicts Crippen and Deneve will be searched Thursday. Detectives remain hopeful Crippen is not present as the inquiry continues with visible relief that he has not been found aboard.
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Wor Is Better
A brief medical bulletin from New Jersey notes the night was restful and the condition is satisfactory. The morning update states the patient is normal, signed by doctors.
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Man risks death to win wager on bridge jump
William Cruikshank, 26, lies in a New York hospital with a dislocated spine and internal injuries after attempting a jump from the Brooklyn Bridge into the East River. He faces a possible criminal charge of attempted death by his own action, tied to a $500 bet on surviving the 160-foot drop.
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New York
William Cruikshank
Brooklyn Bridge
East River
Harlem
Cruikshank
Cruikehank
Mor tos Sinks After Collision in Fog near Tarifa Point
In heavy fog off Tarifa Point near Gibraltar the Spanish steamer Mor tos sank after a collision with the German steamer Elsa. Thirty two passengers and seven crew members drowned, and Elsa's crew could not save many aboard.
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Seattle Train Man Killed in Arlington Freight Wreck
Engineer Barney Lee Beattie died and Fireman Bowers was slightly injured in a Northern Pacific freight wreck at Arlington near the depot at 4 30 this morning. The crash happened 100 feet from the depot where the Darington branch leaves the main line, caused by a spreading rail. Finnegan's body will be brought to Seattle today.
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Northern Pacific
Arlington
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Finnegan
Seattle
Thief Catch Ends In Morning Arrest
George Deabler, 20, chased two miles through meadows and tide flats south of the city before being cornered by six patrolmen. He admitted knowing the horse he offered for sale was stolen but denied stealing it. He was jailed and faced questioning after a pursuit that involved a motorcycle officer and several police.
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Tom Fitzgerald
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Seattle
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Merry Thane
Insurgent movement won’t die out declares Nelson
Boston August 16 Col W KR Nelson editor of the Kansas City Star defends insurgency as a movement and moral wave tied to Rooseveltism. He argues the movement will persist until the people share prosperity and notes New England’s potential insurgency while the West remains less outspoken. Continued on Page Three.
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Col. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Col. Nelson
New England
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Rathkeller Building Lease Plans Move To Seattle
J A Balllargeon plans to lease his new store at Second and Spring to the Rathskeller company now in Hoge building Second and Cherry. Rathskeller to occupy March 1 with basement dining and second floor dining. Third and fourth floors to be offices. Directors Ferdinand Schmitz Carl Schmitz and J Edgar Brown outlined the plan.
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Pioneer Dry Goods
Seattle
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Hoge Building
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Cherry
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Baillargeon
Ferdinand Schmitz
Carl Schmitz
J. Edgar Brown
Latham Sets Off From Paris To London In Solo Flight
Hubert Latham the English aviator departs Issy parade ground Paris bound for London in a nonstop flight aiming to reduce the 259 mile rail sea distance by about 20 miles. The London Mail offers a 25000 dollar prize for the feat. He rises at six in the morning and heads straight for the coast.
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Paris
Hubert Latham
Issy Parade
London
London Mail
Latham
Laurier Arrives in Vancouver Visits Exhibition
Sir Wilfrid Laurier premier of Canada arrives on his first Pacific coast visit in nine years. Ten thousand spectators greet him as he travels from the station to Dominion Hall for a public luncheon. Indians in war paint join the procession before Laurier declares Vancouver's first exhibition open at Hastings Park.
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Pacific Coast
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Canada
Dominion Hall
Laurier
Hastings Park
Seven thousand dollars a day to fight Northwest fires
Washington officials say the forestry service estimates burning Northwest forests costs the government seven thousand dollars daily. The sum reflects the most destructive series of fires since the forestry bureau was established.
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Northwest
Forestry Service
Bureau
Will Lind Make Race After All
Portland report states John Lind signals احتمال running for Minnesota governorship despite opposition. Lind and John E. Buchard dined at Hotel Portland while Lind hedged on accepting the Democratic nomination, saying he is not fully aware of Minnesota politics and unsure of his next move.
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Minnesota
John Lind
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John E. Buchard
St. Paul
Burchard
Milwaukee mayor critical of restricted district plan
Mayor Gill dismisses the Milwaukee idea to cordon off a restricted district as foolish. He argues labeling buildings with owner names would advertise immoral activity and fail to deter bad actors. He notes the hypocrisy of singling out women while men roam freely and supports a general restricted district approach.
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Jim Smith
Nan Brown
Seattle
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