ANOTHER BOSS GONE UNDER IM SMITH IN NEW JERSEY
A deposed democratic boss of New Jersey linked to President Wilson has filed for bankruptcy at 1 750 000 dollars. Federal authorities forced his resignation as president of the Federal Trust Company of Newark, triggering its failure. The piece notes a pattern of political bosses facing bankruptcy, morally or financially, and calls for breaking up the bossing system. It also mentions Seattle feather show and a pun about a grave and horse, reflecting a mix of local color and commentary.
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IM Smith
New Jersey
Wilson
Federal Trust Company
Newark
Preparedness debate and Tacoma mountain naming asks
Editor letters attack national propaganda for preparedness and defend home and honor. A reader urges naming the Tacoma mountain The Mountain to avoid confusion and civic ownership, proposing a dignified, generic title.
Nut States wage laws spark a happy Everett success
A reader recalls a news item calling Eastern states Nut States for their strict labor laws. A young woman, urged to find a friend to cover living costs, reads of a minimum wage law and ends up in Everett as a content, productive citizen.
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the Star
Everett
R. B. Ceis
Republican Delegates Picked for Chicago Convention
May 7 Washington Republicans vow not to be heard in selecting delegates for the Chicago convention. Hartson and Whitney reportedly handpick Washington's delegates for the June 7 week gathering, with others to influence the nomination and platform. The Star challenges Hartson and Whitney to deny the claim.
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Chicago
Washington
Hartson
Whitney
Star
Chicago Doctor Haiselden Faces Expulsion Over Public Statements
The Chicago Medical Society Council recommended expulsion for Dr. R. H. J. Haiselden, the physician who refused to operate on Baby Bollinger, for ethical conduct after he published signed statements explaining his reasons. Critics say doctors should withhold life and death details from the public.
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R. H. J. Haiselden
Bollinger
Chicago Medical Society
Council of the Society
Dr. Haiselden
Early Christmas Mailing Push Urged For Mailman Honor
A call urges finishing Christmas mailing early to ease the burden on mail carriers. Erickson and Griffiths are noted as aligned with the mayor's team. Doc Matthews claims he has resolved the saloon issue, while a remark references Henry Ford and the Oscar II.
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Doc Matthews
Henry Ford
Peace Palaver Won't Do Let's Get Down to Business
Herbert Quick argues that military preparedness is essential to deter invasion by Europe or Asia. He counters critics who call for restraint, asserting that naval and army strength is necessary to prevent a future autocracy and that history shows seaborne invasion of the United States could be feasible.
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Herbert Quick
United States
Europe
Asia
Canada
Australia
New
Safe and Easy Way to Gain Ten Pounds in Flesh
An advertisement promotes Sargol as a fattening supplement for thin people, claiming it helps absorption of fats to build firm body tissue. It promises money back if weight gain is unsatisfactory and notes cautions for nervous digestion and unnecessary use.
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America
Martell Drug Co
Swift
Noth
Sargolta
Pilgrim Congregational Chorus Plans Wednesday Concert
The Pilgrim Congregational chorus will perform at the church Wednesday evening to benefit the Mayflower Sunday school. The program includes organ, soprano, piano, bass and violin solos, contralto solos, duos and trios, with possible quartets and more chorus numbers. A silver offering will be collected.
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Pilgrim Congregational Chorus
Mayflower
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