Father Runs Son For Mayor In Bloodline Clash
In Terre Haute Indiana Dr W H Roberts a pioneer physician brings his mayoral bid against his own son Donn Roberts who seeks the Democratic nomination on a platform opposing corporate rule. The feud centers on a rift over funding and influence in city affairs.
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Ind
W. H. Roberts
Crawford Rbanks
Indiana
Big Corportions
Roberts, Jr
Sam
Mallure
Roberta
Donn
Ube
Roberts
Seizure by State of Oyster Lands Debated in Olympia
Olympia legislators Robe and Brown push repeal of the 1895 Bush act allowing sale of tide lands at 1.25 per acre for oyster culture. They claim underused lands yield profits for speculation, not oyster culture, and seek forfeiture to the state pending a thorough Land Commissioner Savidge investigation.
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Olympia
Wash
Houser
Seattle
Robe
Snohomish
Brown
Kittitas
Brown and Robe
Savidge
New York Advances Stamp Tax on Trading Stamps
Albany reports the assembly approved a four cent stamp tax on each dollar of goods sold with trading stamps and coupons yesterday. The tax aims to raise revenue and regulate discount promotions in commerce.
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Albany
The Doctors All Told Him To Rest Cartoon
A neurasthenic patient ignores doctors orders to rest and seeks work. He finds he cannot stop thinking and fears illness, then takes a job to stay busy. His health improves as he stays productive and avoids hospital bills.
Landlubber Fisher Folk In Hardlines
A 24 man strikebreaking crew from the fishing steamer Welding Brothers returned to port with no 50 cent due for 50 pounds of halibut, after being ashore and unable to fish. They were stranded on the banks when waves blew their dories seaward for two days until Captain Olated rescued them. The venture cost the company $1000.
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Welding Brothers
Fire Department Delayed On Two Platoon Plan
Mayor Cotterill cannot implement the two platoon system after an exam intake. Demand exceeds supply as 200 applicants responded but only 24 eligible and over 170 needed. Officials aim to start April 2, pending sufficient qualified firemen.
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Cotterill
Fire Department
Dr M A Matthews Moderates First Church Dinner
The Presbyterian moderator Dr M A Matthews oversaw a male member hosted dinner for the women. Men cooked and served under his direction while the women delivered all speeches at the event.
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M. A. Matthews
Presbyterian Church
First Church
Matthews
Held for Bigamy In Virginia Bandit Case
Pradon Keyes alias John G Allen cousin of Sidna Allen is jailed here on attempted arson against Atty. Kitt Gould. He faces a new charge of bigamy for marrying Eva May on May fifth, 1912 without divorce from a prior wife.
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Pradon Keyes
John G. Allen
Sidna Allen
Virginia
Atty. Kitt Gould
Gould
Keyes
Eva
Kellaher Seeks Abolishment of Oregon Legislature
Senator Kellaher introduces a resolution to abolish the Oregon Legislature and appoint an 11 member commission to draft a constitutional amendment for submission to voters in 1914. The proposal advocates a commission form of government and was sent to the resolutions committee without comment.
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Salem, Or
Kellaher
Resolutions Committee
Senators Skip Saturday Session Amid Tax and Fishing Edicts
In Olympia on February 8 the Washington Senate again adjourned before Saturday, delaying meetings until Monday. The body cut delinquent tax interest from 16 to 10 percent and passed a bill setting daily catches of 12 bass and 50 crappies in the Columbia River. Net, seine or trap fishing is banned in Columbia waters. the piece ends with a quip about Jim Thorpe implying if he were a lawyer he would have labeled money a fee.
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Oriental Hi
Langley
Good & i
Lake Bay
Hank Lane
Kirkland
Kirk
Kent
Clapao Laboratories claims malaria cure device
Truss wearers use PLAPAO-VADS described as adhesive medicine applicators to secure dressings and prevent chafing. The ad touts a home trial with recovery claimed and a Gold Medal award, urging readers to write for a trial of Clapao at PLAPAO Laboratories in St Louis Missouri.
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Cities to gain home rule under new bill in Olympia
A bill introduced in Olympia proposes home rule for cities with 20 000 or more population. Senators White Schafer and Steiner say the act shifts city affairs from state law to local control with limited constraints. Cities could adopt charters, with a 15 resident petition allowing a vote.
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Seattle
Public Market Prices From Local Vendors Incomplete List
A partial listing shows numerous household staples with prices and items such as wheat flour, corn meal, rice, soups, prunes, peppers, olives, apples, potatoes, butter, cheese, eggs, sugar, ground chocolate, and meats. The fragment references corner vendors and delivery, noting items by weight and batch.
Fort Fraser prospectus invites settlers to boost wealth
A Dominion Stock and Bond Corporation notice urges workers in Fort Fraser Huntied Columbia to migrate and invest, promising energy and capital can yield thousand percent gains. They offer to aid settlement growth and invite readers to call or write for proof of the claim.
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Huntied Columbia
Dominion Stock & Bond Corporation, Ltd
Hank Hid
Beattie
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