Primary winners in 18-candidate field lead with Hesketh first
Councilmen Robert B. Hesketh and Oliver T. Erickson led 18 candidates in the primary vote. W. D. Lane placed third and A. C. Dale fourth as six advances to the March 6 election. Turnout was light with 28,575 of 86,000 registered casting ballots and rapid returns by Deputy Comptroller James Agnew.
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Robert B. Heaketh
Oliver T. Erickson
W. D. Lane
Allen C. Dale
W. M. Calhoun
Byron Phelps
Ang
C. Allen Dale
Calhoun
Walker Building
James P. Agnew
Wilson backing US food probe spurs congressional action
Congressional leaders move to compel session and approve a federal food market probe led by the Federal Trade Commission. Senator Borah calls for immediate steps to restore bread prices as price manipulation and speculators threaten consumers. grand jury investigations planned in New York and Chicago markets.
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Borah
Versailles
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Bor
Federal Trade Commission
New York
Chicago
Seattle Women Split on Municipal Market Vote
Seattle voters face a March 6 election on a 600000 bond to establish a municipal market. The Star polled Seattle women with varied views on whether city markets would lower prices or threaten small merchants.
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Seattle
the Star
John Reid
West 44Th
Reading The Star Ads Cuts Household Costs
The ad column argues readers can save 100 to 300 dollars yearly by watching daily bargains from Seattle's best stores. It promotes ads as a profitable habit and credits The Star with the best offerings appearing regularly.
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Star
Seattle
Mayor Promises Action as Food Prices Surge
New York February 21 Mayor Mitchel faced a dramatic meeting with well wisher women demanding relief from rising food costs. They warned of starving on the city hall steps if prices do not ease. The mayor urged they write to their congressmen and state representatives with specific suggestions.
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New York
Mitchel
Justice
Mercy
Germans Confident of Diver Success
Berlin dispatch reports Secretary of the Treasury Helfferich telling the German agricultural council that they are sure of success in submarine warfare and will not allow anyone to take it away. The remarks come amid wartime tensions and naval strategy debates.
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Berlin
Sayville
Treasury
Helfferich
German Agricultural Council
Brigade Sunk Off London by British Steamer
The British steamer Brigade a 425 ton steel screw vessel registered at Glasgow and owned by Mason Shipping Co has been sunk near London. In Washington state Lake Chelan sportsmen oppose new fishing laws arguing there is enough fish for all and invite others to fish.
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British American Relief Association
New Masonic Temple
the Butler
London
British Steamer Brigade
Glasgow
The
Mason Shipping Co
Lake Chelan
Seattle
Dale Shown Up in Primary as Voters Back Erickson and Hesketh
Voters in yesterday's primary exposed Councilman Dale's alleged pretense of patriotism and rolled behind Erickson and Hesketh. They surpassed Dale in votes, elevating W. D. Lane to third while Dale finished fourth.
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Dale
George M. Cohan
Erickson
Hesketh
Puget Sound Traction Co
Erickson and Hesketh
Traction Company
Bell
W. D. Lane
C. Allen Dale
Diver menace unsolved as Britain plans naval boost
Sir Edward Carson told the House of Commons the submarine menace is grave and growing but not yet solved. He spoke while presenting naval estimates and explained a bill provision to increase Britain's sailors by 400,000. The remark reflects ongoing concerns about submarine threats and proposed defenses.
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London
Sir Edward Carson
The
Admiralty
House of Commons
Britain
Tammany Boom For Gerard Mayor Bid
New York figures say James W Gerard former ambassador to Germany could be Tammany's mayoral candidate this fall if he chooses. Mayor Mitchell may seek fusion candidacy against him if he runs.
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New York
Jamesa W Gerard
Germany
Tammany
Mitchell
Gerard
Bone Dry Bill Passes Senate In Topeka
The bone dry bill passed the senate this morning without amendment and the governor will sign it.
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Topeka
Kan
Senate
Prof Morrison Not Cruel As He Is Charged
During cross examination Mrs Bessie Morrison, suing her husband Frank Morrison for divorce, says she needed stockings and nightgowns while they studied math at Chicago. Judge French paused the inquiry into personal matters and warned both sides about grounds for divorce.
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Bessie G. Morrison
Frank M. Morrison
University of Washington
French
Morrisons
Cole
Bowen
University of Chicago
Cops Plan Novel Stunts for Ball
The Seattle police department hosts its 2nd annual policemen's ball at the Hippodrome tonight led by Mayor Gill and Chief Beck Ingham. The hall is elaborately decorated with secret entertainment features and advance ticket sales indicate a great evening of dancing.
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Hippodrome
Seattle
Figure Fiend at Bat at National Orange Show
In San Bernardino California on February 21 a demon statistician claimed that if every orange in the National Orange Show were lined up, they would stretch 250 miles, delivering a playful math stunt at the event's second day.
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San Bernardino
Cal
United States Mints Produce Billions of Coins Over Time
The United States mints have produced 733,000,000 dimes, 45,000,000 nickels, and 2,845,000,000 cents since 1792, reflecting vast coinage output across generations and monetary history.
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United States
Arrest of logger in致 insurance office threats
Peter Shade, 40, a former logger, was arrested in Olympia on suspicion of intent to kill members of the state industrial insurance commission. He had visited the commission after Chairman E W Olson was murdered, and claimed a disputed injury payout from Oso Logging in Snohomish county. He faced guards at the office as authorities reviewed potential threats.
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Olympia
State Industrial Insurance Commission
Peter Shade
Shade
Insurance Commmission
E. W. Olson
Oso Logging Company
Snohomish County
Olson
Peck
Insurance Commission
Commission
Winter Martin to Resign Says Judge Wm Bell
Judge W R Bell said Winter S Martin first assistant US district attorney plans to resign and return to private practice. no definite retirement date set though he aims to finish current work. Martin denies quitting before his term ends in September and cites private matters in New York. Bell will defend ex Sheriff Hodge in booze craft cases amid office friction and graft debates.
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United States
W. R. Bell
Martin
New York City
Bell
Hodge
Clay Allen
Reames
Portland
Allen
Congress Adopts Bone Day Provision
In Washington on February 1 21 the house approved the senate bone amendment to the post office transportation bill by 321 to 72 with six present. Reed's amendment bans liquor transport into states prohibiting sale or manufacture of intoxicants, provoking Prohibitionists to cheer and chant Bone Dry.
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Washington
House
Reed
Art treasures moved to German cities from Alsace and Lorraine
German papers received in The Hague report that many art treasures from Alsace and Lorraine have been removed to Stuttgart and Munich on orders from Ge headquarters. No reasons were given.
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Germany
Hague
Alsace
Lorraine
Stuttgart
Munich
Turkish pledge to back Allies reaffirmed
The Turkish government reaffirmed its pledge of alliance with Germany and Austria-Hungary in the war effort. Ambassador Elkus cabled the state department today.
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Washington
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Elkus
State Department
Judge Burke and Yandell Face Off in Trustees Meeting
At the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club, Judge Thomas Burke and Secretary C. B. Yandell sparred in a drawn exchange over membership totals. The heated session included accusations of clerical errors and calls for an investigation as a special committee was appointed to review the committee’s minutes and open books.
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Thomas Burke
C. B. Yandell
Chamber of Commerce
Judge Burke
Yandell
Burke
Albert J. Rhodes
New
York
Slams Yandell
Josiah Collins
G. Ke, Horton
J. F. Douglas
Yandel
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