Trunk Clue Prompts Murder Theory in Schmidt Case
Police increasingly accept that Schmidt may have been killed for his money. Mrs. Schmidt cites a Seattle May 15 letter stating he planned to view land near Kirkland. A trunk found at Pier A is linked to the case, with Detective Adams claiming credit for the discovery. Evidence remains inconclusive as investigators compare the body to Schmidt and review coroner records.
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Schmidt
Juneau
Sehmittee
Delaney
Mra Schmidt
Mr. Schmidt
Adams
Pacific Coast Company
The
Star
Adama
Mra. Schmidt
Portland
Seattle
Smith's Cave
Turned Him Down Again Turned Him Down Again
State Senator Palmer of King county faced another rebuff as a proposal to raise salaries for all state employes was approved by the compensation committee. Palmer and others opposed raising Lysons secretary’s pay while lawmakers pressed broader pay increases.
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Olympia
Palmer
King County
Lysons
Committee On Compensation
Rand
van de Vanter
Tucker
King
Texas
Clapp
Moore
Lawmaker promises complimentary vote for Gov Mead early
A member of the legislature stated intention to cast a complimentary vote for Governor Mead during the initial balloting. The remark signals cross party support or courtesy in the early stage of the voting process.
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Gov. Mead
Mead Denies Senate Ambitions Amid Pipe Rumor
Olympia January 17 Gov Mead flatly denies rumors of any senatorial bid. He says he is elected governor and will serve a full four years, insisting he has no aspirations for the Senate and cannot be a candidate in any sense. The rumor source remains unclear.
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Olympia
Wash
Washington
Gov. Mead
Ayer's Hair Vigor Ad Promising Thick Glossy Hair
An advertising copy promotes Ayer's Hair Vigor from J Ayer and Co. of Lowell Massachusetts claiming must hair growth and no grayness. The playful text asks about pinning hats to hair and promotes the product as a solution.
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Ayer
Ayer & Co
Lowell, Maas
Direct Primary Bill Aimed at Washington Legislature
A bill for direct primaries statewide is prepared and will be introduced in both houses once the senatorial battle eases. The sponsor withholds name and provisions to avoid early publicity, while promising a hard fought campaign and delicate lobbying to win passage this session.
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Dan Dean
Will Windom
Olympia
Wash
Postmaster Contest In Tacoma Promises From Foster Ally
The secretary and adviser to Senator Addison G. Foster is set to be the next Tacoma postmaster despite two other men promised the job by Foster or his political manager Walter Christian. The assurers are present Postmaster Cromwell and State Senator Dr. LeCrone of Pierce county. The post is promised in exchange for support for Foster. The note also mentions Seattle unemployment ads and bicycle repairs at Spinning's.
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Olympia
Wash
Thee
Summons
Addison G. Foster
Tacoma
Foster
Walter Christian
Cromwell
LeCrone
Pierce County
Addison G
Appointment chatter on Cromwell’s seat hints at Barmmon’s bid
In the political missive the writer asserts that the next Postmaster Cromwell will be Private Secretary Bar mmons, claiming he earned the push through service during the senatorial fight. The piece casts doubt on the appointment’s integrity while predicting Bar mmons’ rise.
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Fretash bin
Senate
Iit
Cromwell
Barmmons
Nixon Wins Carson Nomination in Nevada Caucus
In Carson City Nevada on January 17 Republicans in caucus unanimously nominate Nixon to succeed Senator William M Stewart. The nomination by the Republican general assembly caucus assures election.
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Carson
Nev
George 8
Ninson
United States Senate
General Assembly
Nixon
William M. Stewart
Stole a Team In Seattle After Buggy Incident
South Seattle farmer H Zetler was knocked out of his buggy as two men asked the time and, after he said he had no piece, they pulled him from the wagon and escaped.
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H. Zetler
Seattle
Missing Horse and Buggy Recovered After Night Vanishing
After a scuffle the occupants forced the man out of the buggy and drove away toward the city. Zetler pursued and reported the incident to police. Patrolmen later found the missing horse and buggy near the corner of Eighteenth Avenue and East Alder.
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Zetler
Eighteenth Avenue
East Alder
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