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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1916

Page

5

Vote for Herman Nelsen for county commissioner

An endorsement urging Herman Nelsen as the independent, anti-ring candidate for King County South District. The farmer is presented as honest, free of political taint, and capable of saving hundreds of thousands yearly with proper county board administration. Opponents Lou Smith and Jim Jones are cautioned against.

Erman Nelsen Nelson Lou Smith King County Jim Jones Hamilton Herman Nelsen

Durand Confesses Retirement Tied to Courtesy in Patronage Era

The piece quotes Dana Durand saying he resigned as a courtesy under the Wilson administration, his retirement forced to keep his place. It condemns patronage and the spoils system, arguing many workers faced similar pressures when administrations change.

Dana Durand Con- Jesus Washington Kes Mr. Durand Wilson Robin Europe

Sutton and peers claim dry stance amid past wet ties

The piece notes Senator J W Sutton who supported prizefighting in 1913 now promotes a dry image while eight Republicans including George A Lee who aided wets in 1914 pledge no interference with enforcement. It argues Sutton uses the dry talk to offset his controversial record and attract attention.

Hting Sutton Sen J. W. Sutton George A. Lee Geo. A. Lee

Afe Hamilton Portrayed as a Man of Action in Campaign Passages

The passage painting Afe Hamilton as aggressively active in seeking spoils and appointments, from rivers commissioners to county park supervisors, contrasts with funding neglect for dangerous grade crossings and a brick road to his Des Moines home, while praising his willingness to speak smoothly.

Hamilton Des Moines

Can They Can Cantu In Lower California

Report from Tia Juana military HQ says 41 OV CANTU outfits his army with new uniforms and pays $1.50 daily in American money. Carranza is said to plan a force to oust Cantu, which would trigger a mass defection. Lower California seeks independence, aided by American money and influence.

Cantu Lower California Tia Juana Carranza United States

The Victory opens with Elfrida star in doubt over dress clash

Anne faces a cascading series of crises after Elsie and Harland push a duplicate dress and rival star into the nightly performance. A failed opening scene, Anne's heroic return to the stage, and harsh reviews set a grim tone as critics single out the lead.

Elaie Harland Anne Elsie Inslee Banda New York Aad Ellis Snake Insles Mohawk Miss Houghton Insleet Wallace Minna Mattie John Plato Dreas Elite Elisa Ushera Clacque Filia

Three Mexican Officials Meet US Commissioners

Three men appointed by the Mexican de facto government to meet three American commissioners to adjust differences between Mexico and the United States. The trio includes Ingeniero Alberto J. Pant general manager of the constitutionalist railways of Mexico Luis Cabrera president of delegation and secretary of finance and public credit and Ignacio Bonillas sub secretary in charge of ministry of communications and public works.

Mexico United States Ingeniero Alberto J. Pant Constitutionalist Railways of Luis Cabrera Finance and Public Credit Ignacio Bonillas Ministry of Communications and Public Works

Judge rules mother-in-law testimony suffices for citizenship exam

In Sacramento California Superior Court Judge Busick declares that testimony from a defendant's mother-in-law about good character is sufficient for exam for citizenship. The exchange about a burglar and cowardice underscores the testimony's impact on the case.

Alex Olaf Olsson Busick Sacramento Cal

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