Dry vote spreads as towns approve local option law
Puyallup Cashmere and Rockford vote dry under the new local option law. Puyallup 48 of 100, Cashmere 66 to 44, Rockford 71 to 67. Wenatchee and Bothell scheduled next week. both expected to go dry.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
8
Puyallup Cashmere and Rockford vote dry under the new local option law. Puyallup 48 of 100, Cashmere 66 to 44, Rockford 71 to 67. Wenatchee and Bothell scheduled next week. both expected to go dry.
A San Francisco reader sends a poem praising King Edward and his Derby winner Minoru. The laborer Koos, born English, expresses pride and intent to work honestly while honoring the monarch. The verse salutes Derby Day, the Prince of Wales, and British sport. The poem closes with a royal greeting and congratulations.
Polly of the Circus Anita the Singing Girl and other famous characters will meet on the Pay Streak tomorrow night at The Witch Hour theater at eleven. The Trical Mechanics association plans high jinks with President Chilberg and Director General Naudeau honored. Judge Goat and twenty Pay Streak candidates will perform joy rides as Seattle stage hands gather for the event.
Reports from Washington and New York say the constitutionality of the new corporation tax will be tested. President Taft declared he is not disturbed by protests or tests and remains convinced the tax will stand any test applied to it.
William D Garland and Amelia Gee Garland, once divorced and living apart in Washington and Arizona, met on a Los Angeles street and reunited. They had previously separated after Garland secured a Washington divorce, while Amelia held an Arizona decree. They quickly obtained a new marriage license. Separate item notes Patrick Calhoun bribery trial postponed due to illness of attorney.
The Dritiah fire class battleship Agamemnon ran aground today near Sheerness England in the Long Sands area during target practice. Tugs have gone to her assistance as rescue efforts continue.
In Olympia on August 19, Representative Ole Hanson of King County celebrates the passage of a bill reviving direct primaries for supreme court judges. Hanson taunted Speaker Meigs as the measure passed the House, with Governor’s views uncertain about Senate fate. PalmerSupported repeal.
A dispatch from Tehran denies the claim that the young shah of Persia attempted suicide and says he was stabbed by his father who was deposed from the Peacock Throne. The report notes the child was struck by a polniard and the wound was caught. A second item reports Charles Taft killed by lightning near Pryor Colorado amid storms. Acting Governor Allen hosted Interior Secretary Ballinger and visiting members at the Montana Capitol.
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