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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1916

Page

2

Frances Axtell resigns as chairman of Washington Woman Party

Frances C. Axtell of Bellingham resigns as chairman of a Washington state Woman Party group in protest of the endorsement of Charles Hughes by the party. She supports Wilson for president and cites Western conditions and suffrage issues, saying the national officials fail to understand the region. She notes party unity would threaten progressives and resume reactionaries.

Frances Axtell Wilson Woman Party Frances C. Axtell Bellingham Congression Axtell Weaet Congress Hughes

Landon Campaigns On the Water Front

State Sen Dan Landon candidate for congress visited the water front Wednesday and received a hearty welcome from sailors officers and many shipping men His legislative record three sessions supports improved laboring conditions He plans to speak Thursday night at Litties hall University Bank building 45th and 14th Ave NE

Dan Landon Congress Water Front Landon Hie Littie’s University Bank 45Th 14Th Ave N. E Roland H. Hartley W. M. Whitney Little's Hall Wallingford

Prosecutor Defends Dry Law Record at Club Meetings

Prosecuting Attorney Alfred H Lundin defended enforcement of the dry law at the Women's Hughes club in the Arcade hall. He reported 199 squor cures since January with several acquittals and dismissals. 22 search warrants yielded no liquor. Other candidates addressed multiple clubs as campaigns move forward.

Alfred H Lundin Women's Hughes Club Arcade Hall Hty Lundin Frank E. Green Women's Hughes Club Crawford White Albert D. Martin W. F van Ruff

Tripple Seeks County Clerk Post at Rainier Beach Ball

Rot. A. Tripple candidate for county clerk spoke to the Women’s Nughes club accusing the Sickles administration of corruption and wage inequality. He will address attendees at the Rainier Beach ball Thursday night.

Nughes Club Rot. A. Tripple Sickles Tripple Rainier

Poindexter Clubs Plan Meetings and Political Mixer

Breach Poindexter club organized Thursday night at 712 North 49th. Interbay Poindexter club to meet Friday night at Tistave W and Grand boulevard. Green Lake Poindexter club to meet Friday night at Green Lake branch library. Kilteap county political mixer Friday September 1 at the community club house in Le Mole with all candidates to be heard.

Breach Poindexter 8. F. Woody North 49Th South Woodland Poinndester Interbay Poindester Tistave W Grand Boulevard Green Lake Kilteap County Lemole

Night Registration Opens for City Voters

Registration books stay open for one week starting Friday with evening hours. The city voters registration office is located on the third floor of the city county building.

City Voters

Webster Moves Women Voters on Jury Bill Plea

Geo B Webster campaigns to women voters over a jury bill he introduced as legislator. He says the bill made women eligible for jury service and urges support at the county clerk race.

Geo. B. Webster Legiglature

Elihu F Barker Visits Walla Walla For Court Justice Bid

Elihu F Barker, candidate for a four year supreme court justice term, has spent several days in Walla Walla. The candidate, described as a real dent of the city, has earned an endorsement from the Walla Walla Bar Association.

Elihu F. Barker Supreme Court Walla Walla

Kellogg Endorses Suffrage and Prohibition for Congress

J C Kellogg candidate for Congress spoke yesterday to the Women’s Club, urging national suffrage and national prohibition. He stated his unqualified support for both proposals as essential for the country.

J. ¥. C. Kellogg Conerees Kellogg Congress

Labor groups back four for supreme court seats

The joint legislative committee representing the State Federation of Labor the Farmers' Grange the Farmers' Union and the Direct Legislation league endorses Fullerton Parker E G Mills for the six year term and Barker for the four year term on the supreme court bench.

Joint Legislative Committee State Federation of Labor Farmers’ Grange The Farmers’ Union Direct Legislation League Supreme Court Fullerton Parker E. G. Mills Barker

Poindexter Backing Grows Among Seattle Council

In Seattle the Poindexter campaign gains support from four council members Hesketh Dale Holton and Hanna while two, Erickson and Moore, abstain from Republican primaries. Councilman Thomson also backs Poindexter as Humphrey campaign ties surface. Four to one show of strength signals strong local backing.

Thomson Humphrey Seattle Ben Miles

Miller battles bosses in congressional race

Former Mayor John F. Miller, a longtime Republican, campaigns against the local political machine while praising Humphrey's record. He delivers a vigorous stand against would be bosses in politics, speaking at the Commercial Club on Wednesday noon.

John F. Miller Miller Humphrey W. M. Whitney Miller Commercial Club

Poster Campaign Visits Port Orchard Wear Seattle Labor Temple

H. E. Poster, candidate for congress, will address residents at Port Orchard Thursday and at Wear Seattle and the Labor Temple Friday evening to outline his platform and seek voter support.

H. E. Poster Con. Geen Speaka Port Orchard Thorsdey Wear Seattle Labor Temple

Tucker to Speak at Wilson Marshall League Meeting

Wilson Tucker will address the Wilson Marshall league Friday at Bird's cafeteria. The article lists voting machine precincts including numerous numbered locations and several city names such as Bothell Enumclaw Jesaquah Kirkland Redmond Renton Toit.

Tucker Wilson Tucker Bird's Bothell Enum Claw Jesaquah Kent Kirkland Redmond Renton Toit

Humphrey to Visit Spokane and Beattie During Senate Run

Congressman Humphrey, a U S senate candidate opposing Ren Miles Poindexter, plans a swing through Spokane on Monday and Beattie on Tuesday, continuing his campaign travels.

Humphrey U. S Ren Miles Poindexter Spokane Beattie

Boys' Norfolk Suits in Gray and Brown Mixtures

Durable gray and brown Norfolk suits for boys with two pairs of knickerbockers, sizes 6 to 17 years, priced at 4.15.

Norfolk

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