Who Exposed the Clapp Docksite Deal and Port Pirates
The piece accuses Commissioner Dave McKenzie and Bridges’ partner of informing on the Clapp docksite corruption while alleging Hamilton Rutherford and the Port Pirates pushed the deal. It claims newspapers aided the scheme and targeted McKenzie and Bridges, praising Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Commission
Bridges
Port Pirates
Hamilton
Rutherford
Dave McKenzie
Murphy
King County
McKenzie
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Ayres
Clapp
Prodigal Son Thesis Sparks Editorial on Politics and Moose Meat
A Bothell Sentinel editorial uses the modern prodigal son metaphor to critique progressive influence in the GOP, arguing the old guard is declining. It references voting in propositions, Port of Seattle matters, Eastman and Kodak, and local political maneuvers around Ayres, Clapp, and Remsberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bothell
J. D. Gregory
Port Commission
Ayres Gang
Remsberg
Ayres
Springtime Hearts and Slogans in Verse and Rant
A collage of verse and snippets lampoons weather, love, and politics with springtime imagery. It mixes personal tales of love and betrayal with satirical lines about war drafting and social mores, ending with a lazy spring refrain and a cheeky quip about editorials.
Fragmented verse and stray notices pique reader interest
A collage of lines includes a verse about a man suing to break a will and a midnight guard scene with a Turk and a flea. There are stray notes about Mrs Conroy, Sargent Brady, Gladys Mason’s vegetarian walk plan, and quips on medical science and musical spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Mason
New York
San Francisco
Mothers Pension Aid For Mrs McBreen Describes Struggle In Seattle
Michael McBreen was killed in Chicago years ago leaving his widow Mrs. McBreen and three children to starve. She moved to Seattle seeking work and a better future, living in a small row of rooms near Green Lake. Today, she joins 40 applicants in Judge Frater's court to seek a mothers pension of 25 dollars a month, hoping it will ease hunger and schooling costs for Ruth Jimmie and the others. Public applications are at Ninth Ave and Jefferson Juvenile Detention Home with Rev. J A Sigurdsson in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael McBreen
Chicago
Ita
Michael McHreen
Publc
Mra
Seattle
Golden West
Ruth
Mrs. McBreen
Green Lake
Childer
Ferson
Ninth Av
Jefferson
J. A. Sigurdsson
Lilburn Merrill
Local Eye Doctor Ad Listing Dr L R Clark
An advertisement lists Dr L R Clark D OD S manager at 1405 Third Ave NW, urging readers to bring the ad for service. The note emphasizes presenting the advertisement during visit. The listing includes a contact address in Union area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Clark
OD. S
Third Ave
N. W. Cor
Union
New German Blood and Nerve Tonic Offered
A Seattle based German remedy claims to cure nervous disorders, epilepsy, and chronic diseases by expelling poisonous matter. The Blood and Nerve Tonic, prepared by the German Pharmacal Co. of Seattle, promises a month’s treatment per box at one dollar. Sold by Quaker Drug Co and Giles Drug Co with local testimonials in each package. Correspondence directed to the German Pharmacal Co. Corner Market and 4th Ave, N. W. Mallard, Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Pharmacal Co
Seattle
Quaker Drug Co
First Ave
Giles Drug Co
Jackson St
N. W
Metcalfe Named Governor of Canal Zone
Richard Lee Metcalfe is appointed governor of the Canal Zone civil government. The longtime editor and Bryan ally rose from Omaha World Herald to The Commoner, shaping party strategy and press influence while quietly guiding republican reform and canal era coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Richard Lee Metcalfe
Canal Zone
Ajax
Metcalfe
William Jennings Ryan
Bryan
Alton
Lawyer Wins $100 Verdict in Cale Dornick Railroad Suit
Cale Dornick’s lawyer secured a $100 verdict in a suit seeking $50 000 against the railroad with the judge splitting the award. The client received the verdict while the lawyer earned about $7100. A separate anecdote notes a five year old boy quipping about “dark meat” during a bath with his nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cale Dornick
Cale
Th’ Railroad
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Jimmy
N.y
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Sable
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Roob
D. D
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National Piano
3Rd Ave
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