Star probes predatory and brewery backers in Trenholme bid
The Star reports alleged predatory and brewery interests backing Trenholme and a slush fund to buy the mayoralty. It says George Cotterill and allies resist this view while proposing a three person committee to investigate, including Cotterill, Judge Moore and Robert Bridges, to determine support for Trenholme and whether Furth Ankeny Goldsmith Heinrich or Grambs contributed to the fund.
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Hi Gill
Trenholme
Star
George Cotterill
The
Cotterill
Judge Moore
Robert Bridges
Furth
Ankeny
Goldsmith
Heinrich
Grambs
Trenholme Slush ‘Und
Did Further Any Other Big Representatives Contribute Campaign Money
The question asks whether additional prominent special interest figures donated to campaigns beyond known large donors. It suggests seeking further disclosures or reporting on campaign-finance contributions from major lobbyists or influential funders.
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Special Interests
Girl Hidden in Trunk In Man's Room
In Portland Oregon on February 25 George Keebaugh also known as Casey and Tracy is held without bail as police probe the case of Frances West found hidden in a trunk at a local rooming house. West was questioned and released. detectives traced her to Keebaugh leading to his arrest. Alice Love testified she was brought by Keebaugh but rejected when West arrived. The case is under federal review with white slavery charges anticipated.
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Portland
George Keebaugh
Casey and
Tracy
Pretty Frances West
Keebaugh
Alice Love
Miss West
Free Seattle paper distributed citywide to boost Trenhoilme
The Seattle paper circulated thousands of free copies yesterday with several articles praising Trenhoilme. Investigators should trace who funded this fake circulation as the slush fund appears still active.
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Seattle
Trenhoilme
Eight-Hour Day Demanded by Shingle Weavers Union
The International Union of Shingle Weavers passed a resolution at their convention in Washington urging an eight hour workday for all camps. The policy takes effect after May 1, as workers at the lumber mills in Washington state seek shorter hours.
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Washington
International Union of Shingle Weavers
U S Demands Explanation From Huerta In Mexico
Washington reports that O Shaughnessy demanded punishment for those responsible for Clemente Vergara s execution at Nuevo Laredo and a later indemnity claim. Consul Garrett denied Vergara s Mexican citizenship. Wilson and Bryan discussed the crisis and Carranza s influence over Villa.
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Washington
O'Shaughnessy
Mexico City
Huerta
Clemente Vergara
Nuevo Laredo
Garrett
Vergara
Carranza
Villa
Wilson
Bryan
Mexican Said Executed Man Was Mexican Near Nuevo Laredo
Foreign Minister Rojas asserted that Clemente Vergara, the man executed by federal troops near Nuevo Laredo, was a Mexican, countering claims he was a foreigner.
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Mexico City
Rojas
Clemente Vergara
Nuevo Laredo
First Gun Girl Edna Freurd Convicted in New York
Edna Freurd, the first gun girl arrested in New York, was convicted of carrying concealed weapons in Judge Gibbs' court. She faces sentencing Tuesday after a revolver dropped from her stocking at a gangsters dance.
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New York
Edna Freurd
Gibbs
Mayor Cotterill Targets Gill Tax Levy in West Seattle Speech
Mayor Cotterill delivered the principal address in West Seattle Friday night condemning the Gill tax levy of 1910. He asserted Gill raised taxes, contrary to the candidate’s claim. J. D. Trenholme also spoke at Gatewood school and other West Seattle meetings.
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Cotterill
West Seattle Hall
Gill
J.D. Trenholme
Trenholme
Gatewood School
Weat Seattle
Government forces win two clashes with White Wolf brigands
Pekin dispatch reports government troops prevailed in two engagements with the White Wolf brigand band. More than 4,000 were alleged to have been affected by the operations as casualties or displaced persons.
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Pekin
White Wolf
Alain
The Star Demands A Can Didate Play Square With People
The Star explains it has exacted from every candidate the same promise to play square with the people and will not demand any other pledge. It cites past examples involving H C Gill Judge Moore George Cotterill Robert Bridges and others as proof of its stance.
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J. D. Trenholmer
H. C. Gill
Star
Hi Gill
Judge Moore
George Cotterill
Robert Bridges
Seattle Letters Press Impeach Wilson and Arrest Claim
In Washington on February 28 letters from H. W. A. Page of New York urged President Wilson be impeached and “two hired assassins” of the department of justice be arrested. The missives, dated Seattle, were sent to Wilson, Attorney General Me Reynolds, diplomats, and to several senators and congressmen. Page, a fugitive from justice, was convicted for libeling lawmakers. his sentence was suspended for good behavior before he left the country for Vancouver, B. C.
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Wilson
Department of Justice
Con
H. W. A. Page
New York
Seattle
Page
Vancouver
B. C
Me Reynolds
Theyre a couple of nuts and a San Francisco romance
In San Francisco the poet George Sterling and Miss Fatelle Tuttle plan marriage once Sterling’s estranged wife’s interlocutory divorce becomes final. Friends say Tuttle inspires Sterling, she envisions a dancer’s career, believes herself a reincarnated desert daughter, and claims Sterling’s soul lives in Dante. Miss Tuttle, 20, is described as very beautiful.
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George Sterling
Fatelle Tuttle
Cen
Turies
Sterling
Dante
Miss Tuttle
UW Beats Washington State in Open Debating Season
Intercollegiate debate opened in Seattle with the University of Washington defeating Washington State college by a two to one decision. The result marked the start of the season for both schools and showcased the UW team's persuasive argumentation on the topic under discussion.
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Seattle
University of Washington
Washington State College
U. of W
Auto Cop Shootout Upsets Seattle Police
In Seattle, Officers J. B. Clarke and Clawson exchanged gunfire while en route to a burglar alarm at 22 Shelby Street. Clarke says Clawson fired twice at his auto. Bannicky ordered both officers to appear to determine responsibility.
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Seattle
J. B. Clarke
Clawson
Blains
Shelby St
Clarke
Bannicky
Big Fish Catch Halibut Imports to Seattle January
The harbor master reports Seattle halibut imports for January totaled 1,111,000 pounds valued at 48,600 dollars. This reflects the month’s scale of landing and shipment through the harbor facilities.
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Seattle
Probe outlines brimming facts in mayoral probe hearings
John L. McLean testified as the first witness before the Star probe committee examining campaign funds pledges and promises for mayors Trenholme and Gill. Officials including Mayor Cotterill and former Mayor Moore heard testimonies on slush funds and campaign conduct as the panel adjourned for the afternoon.
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John L. McLean
J. D. Trenholme
Star
Cotterill
Moore
Bridges
Erastus Brainerd
The
Gill
Brainerd
Dovel
Trenholme
Woman shoots neighbor in family feud at Corwin Place
At 22 Corwin place last night a dog fight escalated to a brawl between Matlack and MecConaghy families. J. E. Matlack, 47, is hospitalized with a bullet wound. Mrs. Hugh McConaghy is under arrest for the injury amid a feud among both families' children.
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Matlack
MecConaghy
Corwin Place
J. E. Matlack
Hugh McConaghy
McConaghy
Plan Big Recreation Pier At Waterfront
The city plans a roof garden recreation pier atop a five story warehouse on the waterfront. The port commission will build an inclined ramp from Western avenue and Bell street. The park board will maintain the three quarter acre facility for public pleasure with walks and gardens.
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Port Commission
City Park Board
Western Av
Bell St
The
Park Board
Nursery rhymes traced to Chirfa 2,000 years ago says Headland
Dr. Isaac VT Headland of the University of Chicago argues that Mother Goose and other nursery rhymes familiar to American children originated in Chirfa 2,000 years ago, highlighting ancient roots of familiar verse.
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Chicago
Chirfa
Isaac VT. Headland
University of Chicago
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