Question Over Humphrey Efforts in Piles Senate Bid
Olympia correspondent reports King county supporters question Congressman Humphrey's work for Sam Piles and accuse Postmaster George Stewart of doing more for Piles. The piece frames potential political maneuvers by Van de Van and others, notes Stansell's stance, and covers related Washington state legislative actions including a commerce commission and a voter registration bill.
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King County
Wiles-Wilson
Shamee H. Piles
Tion
W. BE. Humphrey
Piles
Humphrey
Sherlock Holmes
Don Humphrey
Sam Piles
George Stewart
Stewart
Senate
Cornt
Washington
Elt
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Spokane
Pierce
Mtative Twitchell
King
Story of the Yellow House in Olympia Gambling Den
Olympia report describes a yellow house on Main Street near the Mitchell hotel as a secretive gambling resort with about 45 patrons. Proprietor the Fille, a seasoned gambler, is supported by a wealthy backer known as the patriarch of the green maize. Legislators are implied as frequent patrons amid a growing kitty and several game rooms around town.
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Van
Millionaires’ Club
Washington, D. C
Foster
Sweeny
Wilson
Stansell
Stevens County
Olympia
Main Street
Mitchell
Yellow House
Yale
School of
Fortune Knights
Bliss
Per Notance
Baldwin
Root and Crow Named to State Supreme Bench
Milo A. Root of Seattle and Herman D. Crow of Spokane will join the state supreme bench once the law adding two justices becomes effective. The announcement is considered authentic though not issued directly by Gov. Mead.
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Olympia
Milo A. Root
Seattle
Herman D. Crow
Spokane
Supreme Bench of
State
Supreme Court
Mead
Assessors Seek Longer Terms and Higher Pay
In Olympia on January 19 the county assessors approved asking the legislature for a constitutional amendment to permit more than two consecutive terms and to raise salaries. They then moved on to public concerns and voted to boost livestock valuation by roughly 15 percent over last year’s rate.
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Olympia
Inaugural Ball a Great Success
Olympia witnesses a grand inaugural ball and reception led by Gov Mead and Mrs Mead with state officers and their guests. The lobby overflowed for two hours as dignitaries from across the state greeted attendees, delaying the opening grand march due to crowding. former state officers were among the notables present.
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Olympia
Capitol
Mead
Tucker Libel Repeal Bill Passed in Olympia
The Oregon House approved the Tucker bill repealing the existing bellaw under suspension. By a vote of 84 to 7 the measure passed with 83 to 12 on the emergency clause. It now goes to Gov. Mead for approval or veto.
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Olympia
Twitchell
King
Ayer
Harper
Levin
Maloney
McNichol
Molstad
Weatherford
Gov. Mead
Russians Strikers Grow in St Petersburg Strike Action
Serious unrest in St Petersburg as 7 000 workers at the Neva Hemp and Cord factory join the strike. More labourers expected by week’s end and railway workers weigh sympathy quitting. Efforts to spread the strike nationwide noted.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
Neva Hemp and Cord
Crown Prince Frederick William Injured in Accident
Crown Prince Frederick William was thrown from a dog cart while traveling from Berlin to Potsdam for a day of shooting. He fell heavily. the extent of his injuries remains unascertained.
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Rerlan
Crown Prince Frederick William
Berlin
Potedam
Spy Caught By Serious News Asian
Yokohama dispatch reports H. JD. Collins of Portuguese parentage convicted as a military spy. Evidence shows visits to Port Arthur and Tien Tin last year and receipt of 1,000 yen plus a private cipher for gathering information. He wired Russians in October detailing a Japanese dispatch plan. sentenced to six years in prison with sentence deferred until January 3.
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London
Yokohama
H. JD. Collins
Collins
Port Arthur
Tien Tin
Steamer Melville Dollar Arrives After Nine-Day Storm Voyage
The steamer Melville Dollar reached port yesterday from San Francisco after a rough nine day journey. A severe storm blew her 250 miles off course and the voyage required burning nonessential wooden hull planking as fuel.
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Melville Dollar
San Francisco
High School Boys Open Regular Practice At Armory
The basketball boys gathered for their first regular practice at the Armory. Manager McDougal predicts a championship team with players Mab cock Matson Meager Shaw Moran Henry Burke and Hrugger. They secured two games with Everett and two with Snohomish. The Senior Debating club will debate Olympia High School in Olympia with a try-out debate soon.
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McDougal
Mabcock
Matson
Meager
Shaw
Moran
Henry
Burke
Hrugger
Evverett
Snohomish
Olympia, Wash
Olympia
Mikado to Send Message and Cakes to Front Troops
TOKIO reports the Mikado will dispatch a message to troops at the front and cakes in cans bearing imperial crests. A banquet at the Washington last night introduced international secretaries HW O Hill and Leater McLean Jr with Sec retary Allen presiding. In Stockholm officials deny King Oscar II is in danger from fatal palsy. the king is reported in perfect health.
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Tokio
HW. O. Hill
Leater Mclean, Jr
Young Men's Christian Association
Washington
Allen
Legal Association
Stockholm
Oscar
The Duke Mystery a New York Sensation
Justice Gaynor in Brooklyn ordered release of Hrodie L. Duke from Amityville sanitarium after he was found not insane. Duke admitted alcohol use and Keeley cure. marriage to Alice Web Duke triggered detention. Legal fight to annul marriage continues as Duke’s relatives pursue civil action and property issues.
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Brooklyn
Hrodie L. Duke
Amityville
Duke
Keeley
Caid Duke
Alice Web
Texas
John D. Lindsay
Benjamin Duke
Lawrence
Park Avenue Hotel
Duke and Webb Marriage Sparks Multi-State Scandal Probe
The union of Brodie L. Duke and Alice Webb amid fraud and conspiracy allegations surrounding a tobacco stock deal triggers a court inquiry. Duke, held for sanity review, faces turmoil as Webb and family ties in Chicago and New York emerge, with indictments and a missing wife adding to the mystery.
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N.C
Callfinal
Miss Webb
Abacco
Texas
Alice L. Webb
Chas. F. Tay
Chicago
Taylor, Webb & Co
Texag-Co Tobacco Co
Nacogdoche
Taylor
Urer
Diamond Joe McHenry Suspect In Butte Hold-Up
Police say the Red White and Blue saloon robbery last Tuesday night tied to a notorious bandit known as Diamond Joe McHenry. Chief Delaney believes a second suspect, John Push, may be involved though Push denies links. recovered revolvers match victims identifications.
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Butte
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Bush
Build a New Church After Fire at Plymouth Church
At a special congregational meeting, First Presbyterian considered rebuilding after the fire caused by a tunnel-related incident. The old church is deemed unrebuildable and a committee will confer with insurance adjusters and the Great Northern company. a report is due within three weeks. Services will be held at the Grand Opera House next Sunday.
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Great Northern Company
Congression
Grand Opera House
Farmers Protest North Yakima Meeting Over Irrigation Bill
At a mass meeting in North Yakima farmers and citizens debated the irrigation bill before the state legislature. They urged a substitute bill, warning the current measure would complicate water use in Yakima County and trigger costly litigation and disputes among water consumers.
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North Yakima
Yakima County
Markets Feature Wide Range Of Vegetables And Fruits
A listing of regional produce prices shows dry beans, Lima beans, beets, cabbage, cauliflower, garlic, parsley, peppers, spinach, turnips, rutabagas, lettuce, tomatoes, celery, carrots, various potato varieties, sweet potatoes, squash, artichokes, bananas, dates, citrus, pomegranates, pineapples, strawberries, and dairy items like cheese and butter with assorted regional prices. Poultry items such as ducks and geese are also noted in the market listing.
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California
White River
Valencia
Grocery Price List From California to Puget Sound Markets
A dense ledger of foodstuffs with per pound and per bag prices across regions. Items include dressed poultry, honey, sugars, nuts, canned goods, seafood, flours, grains, and animal feeds. Notable entries cover California and Oregon products, Washington state markets, and varied bulk rates for staples like wheat, corn meal, oats, and hay.
Wheat and Stocks Report From The Star
The Star notes wheat futures in May at 116 1 4 to 141 4 with July at 85 8 to 98 4, and New York stocks with mixed high, low and close values for major rails and utilities. Wheat closes weaker after a firm start, with May at 1145 8 and a small loss from yesterday, while mentions of car receipts and market posture suggest a cautious bidding environment and expectation of higher prices on dips.
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Atchison
Amal
Can. Pac
Erie Com
Til. Cent
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Metropolitan
Mo. Pac
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Reading
R. I. Com
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