Schively Acquitted in Washington Political Trial
The acquittal of State Insurance Commissioner John J. Schively ends a bitter Washington political episode. The opinion says twenty six judges declared guilt while fourteen found him not guilty, with the outcome blamed on statutory restrictions and political maneuvering. The piece argues the trial was a sham shaped by politics and personal animus, leaving Schively in office and the public humiliated.
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John J. Schively
Washington
Olympia
Schively
John H. Schively
Senate
Radiant fashion and chaos at the natatorium doorway
The scene shows decorators and ladders blocking the entrance to a theatre office as a woman enters with her daughter. A joking aside notes women’s talk, vanity, and social mores while nailing a satirical column on manners and public figures.
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Duncan
A W Perley the Greatest Life Saver in Washington
A W Perley, inspector of tracks and safety appliances for Washington, earns the title of the greatest life saver for railroad workers and riders. For 23 years he operated engines on the O R & N in Eastern Washington and now powers a state program that cuts defect rates from 11 percent to under 8 percent. His authority allows ordering repairs and sidelining defective equipment, with fines for unsafe gear dropping as repairs rise.
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State of Washington
A. W. Perley
Mont Canon
Jersey
Washington
Porley
Laiiead
Inspector Perley
Perley
Division Pelate
Interstate Commerce Commission
of Washington
Mr Jellyfish Perley Oversees Equipment Standards
The note outlines inspection duties for equipment and vehicles including measuring mango thickness on engines and wheels, checking for released or defective grab irons and wares, examining coupling devices, worn bar knuckles, drawbar wear, brakes, and ensuring engines and cars meet regulatory requirements.
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Perley
Perley earns rail line trust and boosts state relations
The article notes Mr. Perley winning high confidence from railroad officials and widespread regard among railroad workers for fostering better employer employee relations in the state. It mentions a 100 percent salary increase from the last legislature as recognition of his earned work.
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Perley
Ile
A. W. Porter
Road Commission of Washington
New York
Tritane
Man steals to feed starving wife in New York
William Bancker, a ship stoker later jailed on $1600 bail, admits stealing meat and groceries to save his dying wife. Police recover items after a stormy night patrol. Judge Breen grants compassionate aid by funding food for the couple as the wife wanders the streets in delirium.
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New York
Zabke
Breen
Wiliam
Fancher
Bancker
Edward Capoblanco
Masters and Not Servants in Insurance Cooperation
Property owners in Washington and Idaho totaling over 20 000 join the Northwestern Mutual Fire Association of this city. They cooperate to secure more than 30 million dollars of insurance on property at actual cost. They no longer complain of high rates. They are masters and servants to any insurance firm.
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Washington and
Idaho
Northwestern Mutual Fire Association
Open Letter To An Afric Hunter By Edmund V. Cooke
An observed historical letter argues against killing rhino or hippo and promotes humane hunting ethics. It questions the purpose of killing and advocates restraint, urging readers to instead focus on nonlethal behavior and domestic alternatives.
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Afric Hunter
Edmund V. Cooke
Sealine
Honest stamps found with child written note in 1908
Postmaster Russell received two one penny stamps representing conscience money. A small girl’s letter enclosed the stamps and asked for the stamps to be framed as honesty evidence. The unsigned note from Edmonds dated August 20 1908 mentions feeling like a thief and explains the extra postage. The second item mentions Duncan Inverarity entering the Majestic theater with an umbrella and ladder superstition in the city.
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Russell
Lung
Duncan Inveraiity
Majestic
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