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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1914

Page

6

Mayor Woody as_candidate for county job and political shifts

The piece details Mayor Woody of Bothell entering the race for North district county commissioner on the progressive ticket with a three point slogan Economy Efficiency Equality He cites road spending as key to county issues and notes possible contest from W T Christensen while Knudsen seeks republican nomination Other updates include J E Chilberg commonwealth candidate for state senate and ongoing caucuses to select delegates ahead of the June convention

F. Woody Hothel North Woody W. T. Christensen Ballard Knudsen Tom Kennedy Crawford White Fred C. Brown Alfred H. Lundin

Trust Bills Move From House to Senate in Wilson Agenda

Washington June 6 President Wilson's three anti trust bills passed by the house yesterday were sent to the senate for action. Prominent senators said they were practically resigned to remaining here until the administration's trust program is enacted.

Washington Wilson House Senate

Thugs Attack Two Citizens in Street Robberies

Rush Warner was assaulted while working at a garage on 165th Street North East and East 40th Street. He had eight dollars in his pocket and was knocked down. H Gwilyn was held up nearby on East 40th and Second Avenue Northeast for twelve dollars and fifty cents by two men, whom police suspect may be the attackers.

Rush Warner 165Th Ay. N. E E. 40Th St Warner H. Gwilyn E. 40Th Nv. N. E

Teddy to Talk to Coloradans in Fall Campaign

Edward Costigan progressive candidate for governor returned from the East and announced that Col. Roosevelt will speak in Colorado during the fall campaign.

Teddy Denver Edward Coatigan Col. Roosevelt Colorado

O. W. R. N. Line Work to Start Next Week Near Olympia

Work on the Oregon Washington and Northern Railway line seven and a half miles long from the Tenino cut-off to Olympia will start next week and be in operation by November. The project involves substantial track and infrastructure upgrades in the Olympia area.

Portland Tenino Northern Pacific Olympia

Mazie King To Tiptoe Up Smith Building Next Week

The Star notes Mazie King famed for "the most wonderful legs in the world" will toe dance up 42 steps of the Smith building and back at noon next Tuesday. The stunt is part of The Passing Show of 1913 at Moore Theatre, with public invitation extended.

Mazie King Smith Building Mazie Moore Theatre

Law Will Force Girl Bride To Drop Husband Name

Merie Cushman married Thomas J. Cushman and became Mrs. Cushman but a new law would void the marriage for both parties and declare the union invalid. It would also deem any child from the union illegitimate, as Cushman claimed he was under age at marriage. The dispute centers on whether Cushman was 23 or 19, with lower court ruling for Cushman and J R Fitzgerald set to argue for Mrs. Cushman in the supreme court.

Merie Thomas J. Cushman Cushman J. R. Fitzgerald Supreme Court Miss Grey Anawer E. M Publicbrary

Lifer Smith Sick Under Guard At County Hospital

Louis Hugo Smith once pardoned lifer from Walla Walla remains ill with malignant rheumatism in county hospital under tight guard. Sheriff McCormick orders close watch as he faces burglary conviction now serving life. Officials fear a desperate bid for freedom amid illness and confinement. Three other men await life sentences in county jail as Edward Rowan and Edward Drin coll face sentencing after a lengthy argument. William Sears, the interurban bandit, will hear fate next week.

Louis Hugo Smith Walla Walla Sher Iff Ted McCormick Smith William Sears Edward Rowan Edward Drincoll Ronald Dorr

Iowa Tornadoes Kill Four. Eight Dead Reported

Four are known dead, four others reported dead, and 25 unaccounted for after three tornadoes hit Northwestern Iowa yesterday. Sanborn and Hespers were struck as the storms swept farming country, leaving widespread destruction.

Iowa Sanborn

Tacoma Boys Returned After Runaway Fearful Welcome

Frank Sawyer aged 14 of 624 Ninth Avenue and Frank Smith aged 12 of 666 Yesterday street left Tacoma for a visit with Sawyer’s uncle over the weekend. They were seized by Tacoma police on arrival, mistaken for runaways, and Seattle police were notified. Their mother helped identify the boys and resolve the misunderstanding.

Frank Sawyer Frank Smith Tacoma Sawyer Seattle Smith

Wilson at Play and Policy Talk in Washington

President Wilson returned today from Annapolis and spent hours on the golf links. This afternoon he plans to discuss the Mexican situation with Secretary Bryan.

Washington Wilson Annapolis Bryan

Endorse White by Seattle Pressmen’s Local Union No 6

The Seattle Pressmen's Assistants Local Union No 6 voted to endorse Crawford K. White for prosecuting attorney. The endorsement highlights support from union members in the local legal office race.

Seattle Pressmen's Assistants’ Local Union Crawford Kk. White

Rockefeller too ill to testify before ICC

John Garver, attorney for William Rockefeller, said Rockefeller was too feeble to appear before the Interstate Commerce Commission investigating the lootings of the New Haven and Hartford lines. He warned the margin between life and death was small and a disturbance could end his life. the commission was expected to drop attempts to summon him.

Washington John Garver

Toledo streetcar fight rocks city over three-cent fare

Toledo battles over a three-cent fare as the street car company defies an ordinance and offers free rides while courting a franchise. Mayor Keller and the council push for 3 cents. Henry S. Doherty fights to maintain private control with a deal that may end municipal ownership debates. Citizens partly subsidize rides, while the company warns it cannot meet the fare.

Toledo, O Toledo Street Car Company Cleveland Detroit Jones Carl F. Keller Municipal Aly Henry 8. Doherty Henry S United States Toledo Henry Ohio Walter Brown Piges Tom Johnson

Ask Miss Grey about stopping smoking and life questions

A reader requests a safe method to quit cigarettes with gradual steps and privacy. Cynthia Grey advises against cold turkey, urges gradual reduction, and offers private correspondence for support.

Brother’s Debt From Estate Questioned

The expert answers that a man’s debts are paid from his estate before heirs receive it, but there must be proof stronger than simple check stubs to establish the loan to B.

Battle on Yesler Way Feared by Local Resident

H F Adams at 23rd and Yesler reports a juvenile group of would be National Guardsmen engaging in ferocious warfare near 28th Ave and First Street. They wield garbage can covers as shields and threaten public safety. He asks police to seek a peace treaty.

H. F. Adams Yesler 28Th Av First

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