Haskell vs Lewis Contested House Seat in Olympia
In Olympia the first week of the session sees the house committees forming as Mrs. Haskell of Tacoma challenges Rep Lewis for the 38th district seat. The case seeks witnesses under oath to test residency after claims Lewis moved courts into a temporary residence while keeping furniture in district. If ineligible, Haskell would fill the seat and trigger a new election.
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Seattle
Governor Hart's Civil Code Introed Amid Labor Clash
A voluminous civil code introduced by Gov Hart becomes central in the legislature with parties split over who heads commissions. A companion measure proposes labor affairs reform including shop committees with subpoena power, drawing sharp opposition from labor leaders and critics who recall past attempts as failures.
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Mart
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Mt Short
Short
Rockefeller Lperecce
Colorado
Bill to Shift Seattle Vote to November
Olympia January 14. Among se bills in the house is one to fix first class city elections for November. Seattle and Tacoma now vote in April. Senator Palmer and Senator Hastings introduce a bill to permit cities to refund utility bonds extending time to pay indebtedness. Beattie could gain to pay for its line over a longer period.
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Seattle
Tacoma
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Hastings
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Legislature Backs Sand Point Air Base
In Olympia on January 14 the senate approved a memorial to Congress urging the establishment of an aerial base at Sand Point in King County, reflecting bipartisan support from state lawmakers.
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Congress Actions Today Across Committees
Finance committee in executive session reviews emergency tariff report and tariff commission reps. Cuban relations committee weighs trip to Cuba to probe Canales and political situation. Interstate Commerce Commission opens hearing on Section 10 suspension of the Clayton Act. Immigration committee extends hearings. House Forelton affairs panel holds talks on International Disarmament Conference. Ways and Means begins tariff hearing. Judiciary considers incorporation of foreign trade firms. Agriculture panel continues grain and cotton futures speculation bill.
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Tariff Commission
Cuba
Interstate Commerce Commission
Immigration Committee
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Judiciary Committee
Pepper Thieves Ransack House and Loot Spree
Daylight burglars smashed a window at J. F. P. Allison's home on 4036 California Ave and looted rugs, a clock, coats, shirts, towels, and light globes while pepper was scattered inside. A separate break in took items from Co. BE. Mclaughlin’s residence and other minor thefts followed, including a mysterious whistling prowler at 4745 20th Ave NE.
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J. F P. Allison
California Ave
BE. Mclaughlin
Dayton Ave
Calvin Schwalley
20Th Ave
N. E
Weller Hotel
Fifth Ave
William Favey
Tacoma
Robber Holds Up Grocery Near Police Station
A lone thief robbed the Yesler Way grocery at 725 Yesler Way, a block from the police station, escaping detectives and patrols. Proprieter S. Peuber identified the assailant as roughly dressed and armed with a nickel gun, taking 30 dollars. A separate report notes an attempted hold up near the Washington Ironworks by two men. no money was taken.
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S. Peuber
Yesler Way
Boy Held for Robbing Till in Garage Theft
Lewis Schenker a 13 year old of 1311 Sixth Ave was held by juvenile authorities Friday after allegedly robbing a cash register at A D Sides Day and Night Garage rear of the Leary Building Second Ave and Madison. He reportedly admitted taking 9.50 Thursday night and 4.95 Sunday night. Patrolman R R Moulton took him to the police station.
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Lewis Schenker
Sixth Ave
A. D. Sides
Leary Building
Second Ave
Madigon St
R. R. Moulton
Lewis
Renton Man Is Killed by Auto
I Roberta 79 of Renton died at Providence hospital at 11 p m Thursday from injuries after an unknown motorist ran him down near Bryn Mawr Justice of the Peace C C Dalton issued a John Doe warrant for the driver and deputies began a search An inquest into the death of Mrs Mary Walker 53 Bremerton killed on Westlake Ave by Gilbert B Butterworth 22 son of a local undertaker will be held at the county morgue at 9 am Saturday
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Renton
Providence Hospital
Bryn Mawr
Justice of the Peace
C. C. Dalton
John Doe
Mary Walker
Bremerton
Westlake Ave
Gilbert B. Butterworth
Seattle Elk Herd Heads to Los Angeles Convention
Seattle Mika group plans to send their band and drill team with a large portion of members to the annual convention in Los Angeles next July.
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Seattle
Los Angeles
Mika
Coyle Makes Good as Senate Leader
OLYMPIA January 14 A large bouquet of flowers on the presiding officer table marked the first regal session of the senate presided by Lieut. Gov. Wee Coyle Mrs Coyle visiting for a day or two and several personal friends attended to see the young presiding officer in action He performed easily and with dispatch
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