Primary system under fire as politicians seek old convention paths
Lawrence Martin Washington July 6 predicted a nationwide onslaught against the direct primary. Senator New of Indiana argues the primary failed, citing Newberry and political corruption. He says anti primary forces plan an educational campaign to show the system's flaws and push for repeal or inoperative laws.
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Brookhart Attacks Primary System in Iowa Race
Senator Brookhart asserts the primary system corrupts elections and backs his claim with references to Newberry and Kenyon. He says the fight against New and Newberrys will outlast the convention plan and warns progressives to stay alert to efforts to end the primary nationwide.
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Poll tax repeal drives to November vote
Joseph R Manning and W Dl Lane filed with Secretary of State J Hinkle in Olympia on Friday to place the poll tax repeal measure on the November ballot. Manning a Seattle businessman Jane a former city councilman and William Short president of the Washington State Federation of Labor lead the campaign. The 2016 school fund bill also passed while seven other initiative petitions are believed to have failed.
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Bargain Back in 1917 Seeks Help for War Widow
After war it's revealed Harry Diehl contracted a blood infection from an inoculation returned home in 1919 health shattered. He died leaving widow Mia Diehl and 3 year old Ellen with no savings. They own a four room cottage at 6027 44th Ave. W. and owe 2300 left on a 2600 contract. Furnishings worth about 130 range and more. The only solution is to sell equity and relocate or seek government compensation. Mrs. Diehl may be cared for by her father in Wisconsin if funds for travel and affairs are raised. Contact Mrs. George A. Smith at 6100 W Spokane t. Weat 0753.
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Seven Day Chautauqua Begins Here This Friday
The seven day Chautauqua is scheduled to open Friday evening in the stadium. The Ellison White company has been secured by the Associated Students of the University to present 13 performances to the public. Matinees start at 2 20, with evening shows beginning at 8 o'clock.
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Huge Lumber Export Trade Surges in First Quarter
The Pacific Coast Lumber inspection bureau reports Washington exported 189,615,029 feet of lumber abroad in the first quarter, fourfold the 1921 figure. Domestic waters carried 287,845,789 feet, up from 150,878,912. Japan took 119,423,970 feet, Australia 96,776,941, China 16,591,271, and South America 9,060,495. California bought 204,415,448 feet, with 118,761,116 to the Atlantic and 636,110 to Alaska.
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Grand Jury Preparing Legate Case Report
After hearings with Mayor F E Brown and Coroner Willin H Carson the county grand jury is preparing its Legate case report. It is expected to be released this week.
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FE. J. Brown
W'llin H. Carson
Final Hearing on Muscle Shoals Bids Scheduled
Senate agricultural committee will hold a final executive session next Thursday and Friday to consider bids for the Muscle Shoals power and nitrate project after today's committee meeting. The action centers on selecting bids for the controversial project and involves committee members and staff.
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Navy Crew to Hear About Navy at Chamber Meeting
Friday the Navy and University of Washington rowing teams meet not for a race but for a program at the Chamber of Commerce council in the Masonic club rooms. Howard N. Smith, a chief aboard the U S Navy, will discuss The Navy and its Traditions. Smith enlisted in 1904 and has visited 13 states as part of a recruiting party. his home is in Oakland California.
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