Outlook for Democracy says the nation must serve humanity
Woodrow Wilson writes that the United States must refocus on service over wealth and restore government to the people. He argues the Democratic Party must redeem promises, end special interests, and empower the rank and file to uphold liberty and justice for all civil society.
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Support Plan to Clear Land in Washington Legislature
Malt Special Olympia January 20 Several bills are prepared for the lower house to implement Attorney Bausman Seattle plan to clear waste lands and transfer them to small farmers Rep Pierce and Rep Robe propose related measures Governor Lister backs a starter bond of five million dollars while Bausman sought twenty million. Senator Brown proposes fifty thousand dollars for a Monroe powder factory to aid land clearing.
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Clarence Darrow Faces Jury On Bribery Charge
United Press dispatch from Los Angeles reports Clarence Darrow, chief counsel for the McNamara brothers, goes on trial for bribery linked to their defense. Kurt Hogere returns as lead counsel with a Salt Lake City attorney aiding the defense and state prosecutors led by John D. Fredericks present.
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First Girl Page Named by Michigan Legislature
In Lansing on January 20 a 15 year old girl, Blanche Fralick, was appointed the first girl page to run errands for Michigan lawmakers. She is the daughter of Representative Tom Fralick of Manistee and the middle child among three Fralick daughters.
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Shall Rag Dances Spark Campus Debate At University
The campus debates rag dances on the sophomores annual glee program. A university committee divided with three dances proposed and strong student response in letters to the University Daily shows a campus split over the event.
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University
Peter Miller Faces New Trials In Pierce Court
A series of new trials opens in Pierce County Superior Court Tuesday against Peter Miller. He was arrested three and a half years ago on burglary charges, has been tried three times with two reversals and four dismissals, and now faces one burglary case and fourteen perjury cases while remaining in county jail.
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Peter Miller
Billiard Stars Sloesgn and Yanda to Appear in Seattle
George Slosgn and Koji Yanda, renowned billiard players, will appear at Brown & Hulen's in Seattle after a 2,500 point 18.2 balk line match in St. Louis last Saturday. Slosoon defeated his Japanese opponent after a tough series.
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George Sloesgn
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Brown & Hulen's
State Law 10 Bar Drinking Proposal Sparks Olympia Clash
Olympia January 20 Sen Davis of Pierce County introduced a constitutional amendment to bar sale and manufacture of intoxicants signaling a major fight this session. The liquor lobby is strong and radical prohibitory measures are expected amid earlier tampering with local option laws and other reform efforts.
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Arore Hutchinson
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Barefoot Gertie Tricks Masher at Police Station
New York film and stage star Gertrude Hoffman was followed by a dapper young man who offered to escort her home. Hoffman lured him to the West 50th Street police station where he was arrested and jailed for 10 days by Magistrate Corrigan after identifying himself as Richard Vanate.
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King County Democrats denounce Olympia lawmakers over rules vote
The Democratic Executive Committee of King County denounces Democratic members of the Washington House for supporting the rule by the presiding officer rather than by house membership. The resolution copies were sent to Governor Lister and party leaders urging realignment with the progressive wing and warning of loss of committee posts.
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Inaugural Ball Called Off For Woodrow Wilson
The inaugural committee voted unanimously to eliminate the traditional ball for President elect Woodrow Wilson. A public reception will be held on March 4 in the capitol rotunda instead of the ball.
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Freight car looters captured after exciting chase
Ed Collins, Robert Ruff, James Gill and Richard Slocum were arrested in Wenatchee after a chase for looting farm houses and freight cars. Police say they confessed to multiple depredations in the area. A separate item notes Senator Jones introducing a $5,000 appropriation bill tied to glacial flood control in Valdez Alaska.
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Ed Collins
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Richard Slocum
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Goss seeks West aid to push death penalty abolition
Representative Frank E. Goss of Seattle asks Oregon Governor Oswald West to address Washington's legislature. His abolition bill proposes life imprisonment for first degree murder and treason and limits governor pardons. Warden Reed of the state penitentiary supports the bills.
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Washington
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Seattle
Oswald West
Oregon
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Warden Reed
State Penitentiary
Unanimous ruling limit eyed by Washington bill
Olympia Jan 20. Representative Pierce of Skagit County introduces a bill to deny the supreme court power to declare acts unconstitutional unless the opinion is unanimous. The measure would require every member of the court to concur for a ruling against legislation.
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Supreme Court
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Skagit County
Pierce
Nevada Governor Pushes Reform In Divorce Law
Governor Oddie unveils annual message to Nevada legislature urging passage of a residency clause change from six months to one year in divorce law. He also condemns Reno's divorce colony and calls for reform during the opening of the session in Carson City.
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Sidetrack Bill To Hire Lawyers Advances
In Olympia on January 20 the measure to submit full bills for rewriting to a committee of the attorney general and two lawyers passed 30 votes to a majority. The plan aims to keep the bill direct and not sidetracked to other committees, signaling it may be approved.
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Staff Speer
Olympia
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Hold Up City Phone Bonds Motion Delayed by Seattle Council
Seattle council delays Erickson resolution to place a $2 000 000 municipal telephone bond plan before voters. The plan would issue $500 000 general indebtedness bonds and $1 500 000 city utilities bonds for a municipal system, with a March 1912 voter result already backing study. The council cites competing projects and bond limits, noting four canal bridges could free funds while preserving operating reserves.
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