Me ad to name sixth judge in King Ano race
Gov Mead and staff arrive from Portland to announce the selection for the King An o superior court sixth judge. Mitchell Gilliam is favored with the strongest endorsements. The decision is not yet confirmed. Pan ama canal chief says the dig ditch can finish in ten years after careful study. Father Gopon reportedly smuggled to Germany en route to England.
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Olympia
Washington, Db. C
Wallace
Panama Canal Commission
State Department
Plan to Move State Capital by Compromise Scheme
Olympia readers learn of a proposed peaceful capitol relocation plan to Tacoma with compensatory moves. The scheme shifts state normal schools, moving Cheney to Olympia and Spokane’s institution, while Spokane and Pierce counties trade concessions including the Home for the Feeble-minded to Tacoma’s favor and Vancouver loses a facility. The idea aims to appease eastern and western counties while reshaping population-centered services.
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Olympia
Roca
Commonwealth
Tacoma
Cheney
Spokane County
Washington
Ellensburg
Spokane
Pierce
Vancouver
Pierce County
Indian Mowe dies in Bremerton drunken campfire tragedy
In Bremerton near Charleston an Indian man named Mose Mowe burned to death during a drunken camp celebration by Indians and two Bremerton sailors. A fight broke out between 2 and 2 am after liquor flowed, one sailor fled, authorities seek him, and clashes threaten to draw retaliation against Dinejackets for smuggling liquor to the camp. Mose was a well known local figure.
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Bremerton
Campinn
Charleston
Mose
Bay
Sammy Perkins Won't Back Tacoma Capitol Move
Beattie Daily Star reports Sammy Perkins, a Thurston County political figure, is not boosting the capital removal to Tacoma due to entangling local loyalties and broader ambitions. Persistent whispers claim Pierce County delegates fear political retribution at a future Republican convention if they back the move, keeping their support lukewarm.
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Olympia
Sammy Perkins
Tacoma
Capitol
Pierce County
Thruston County
Thurston County
Teoma
Frank FE. Roberts
Superior Judge Hears $25,000 Damage Suit
Superior Judge Morris is hearing today the $25,000 damage suit of Mrs. M. F. Schmidt against the Seattle Electric Company. Mrs Schmidt was injured by falling into an excavation between car tracks.
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Morris
M. F. Schmidt
Seattle Electric Company
Schmidt
Washington state building ready for Portland fair start
Olympia reports a tight schedule for Washington at the Portland exposition with the state building site chosen ground broken and the June 1 opening approaching. Fair officials Elmer E Johnson and FE L Reber push to complete a $20 000 construction effort that aims to be a standout feature among the states.
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Olympia
Washington Fair Commission
Portland
Evergreen State
Washington State Building
Oregon
New York
Washington
Elmer E Johnson
FE. L. Reber
State fair exhibit fund plans 114 days ahead
Officials announce the exhibit will be ready when the fair begins in 114 days. The state sets aside 75000 dollars and counties are urged to contribute exhibits valued from 1000 to 10000 dollars based on local resources.
Will Banquet Marks King County Horticultural Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the King County Horticultural Association will be held at the Washington on Wednesday in February. It promises to be one of the most important meetings with topics of interest discussed by leading authorities. Afterward the association’s annual banquet will be in the hotel’s banquet room.
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King County Horticultural Association
Washington
High School Minstrels Bring Grand Night of Laughter
Saturday night at the Grand drew a large crowd as the high school minstrels delivered a lively performance. The show kept the house in uproar with the comedians on stage and generated receipts over $1,000 with more than $600 net for the school after expenses.
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the Grand
Mrs Lottie May Files Divorce Suit Against J H May
Mrs Lottie May a dressmaker files for divorce from her husband J H May alleging desertion since 101. The action seeks dissolution of their marriage with court handling the case.
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Lottie May
J. H. May
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Bon Marche
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Seattle Daily Star
Waeh
Frank B. Roberts
Aamc Tea and Coffee CO
Gare Madison Gtr
Boston
Second Ave
Sammy” Perkins
Olympia Bureau
Beattie Daily Star
Oline’s
Piano House Cor. 2d and
Union
Holmes Furniture Co
Second
Smyrnas
Kensington Art
Kashmirs
Royal Brussels
Roxbury Brussels
Superior Axminsters
Electra Axminsters
Olympia, Wash
Norfolk
McCarthy Dry Goods Co
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