Cannonism remains the issue as Cannon eyed for exit
The piece reports that Cannon is expected to resign as speaker but Cannonism stays the campaign issue. Taft opposes Cannon. Olmstead is named as successor yet would continue Cannonism and its rules. Insurgents led by Murdock push for rules restoring free speech and majority action to curb packing reports and vetoes.
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United Press
Washington
Jan
Jos. G. Cannon
Taft
Cannon
Congressional Campaign Committee
Tawney, Houtelle
Dalzel
Marlin
Olmstead
Harrisburg
Victor Murdock
Peoples Legislat
M. EB. Olmstead
Pennsylvania
Doctor Cook Could Face Criminal Prosecution Over North Pole Claim
United Press reports Bench and Bar discusses Dr Frederick A. Cook's potential criminal liability if his North Pole discovery claim is proven false. The piece notes he could have been indicted for obtaining money by false pretenses through lectures and story purchases, with statutory changes now broadening liability for false representations.
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United Press
New York
Bench and Bar
Frederick A. Cook
Cook
North Pole
New York Herald
Odd Bits of News Item Delights Local Residents
A shaggy dog near Firat avenue and Harrison street entertains neighbors by perched at Little's Pharmacy window with paws raised in supplication. A chocolate box incident and a coatless young girl spark comment from street newsboys and passersby.
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Firat Av. N
Harrison
Woman recounts loss to American Ceramic Art scheme
A letter from Mrs. Lucilla Mitchell to Dr. Mary Martin reveals a money loss of five dollars after joining the American Ceramic Art company. She, a poor mother with children, sought extra income through transfer painting, and she urges action against the firm criticized in The Star.
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Ceramic Art Company
American Ceramic Art Company
Denny Building
Arcade
Mary
Martin
Mary Martin
Star
Lttle
Lucilla Mitchell
Obituary of Raymond Long and local notices from Seattle
Raymond Long sixteen year old Gonzaga student died from Wright's disease at his uncle George L Abbe's home in Seattle. Obsequies held this afternoon at 2 o clock with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Notices also announce diploma pickup for women awardees at the Seattle Federation Clubhouse and a lecture by John Z White for the Young Women's Educational Club. The Ralston Glee Club to present its first semi annual concert at the Unitarian Church on January 12 at 8 PM, with a large expected crowd.
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Raymond Long
Gonzaga College
Bpokane
Wright
George L’abbe
Seattle
Calvary Cemetery
John Z White
Young Women's Educational Club
Theosophical Hall
Fourth Sv
Pike
Ralston Glee Club
Unitarian Church
Clerk and Bailiff Mix Their Packages Mixups
Tommy Richmond a clerk in Justice Carrolls court and Lawrence Gan a bailiff mix up shopping. Gan bought peas for his wife and Richmond butter for his family. They grab bundles and head home, one to Green Lake and the other to Renton. Each discovers the error and Gan admits fault threatening no dinner next day. He wonders how long a man can starve without starving to death.
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Tommy Richmond
Justice Carroll
Lawrence Gan
Gan
Richmond
Gau
Pilgrim Fathers Under Fire From Harvard Historian
The president of the American Historical Society cites Professor Albert Bushnell Hart of Harvard saying much of Pilgrim lore is myth. He claims Plymouth figures killed Indian women and children and that Mason L Weems misrepresented Washington. A Dreamland dance event with free admission follows.
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American Historical Society
New York
Albert Bushnell Hart
Harvard
Hart
Mason L. Weems
Washington
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Best
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Strauss Bros
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Joseph Skelney
Samuel Peck
Monarch
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Mustia Coreel
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Wallace
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