Council Clears Bothwell After Fund Draw Incident
Seattle council finance committee adopted a resolution affirming comptroller Bothwell's honesty after a $500 warrant drawn on the wrong fund for travel to New York related to refunding bonds. Mayor Gill suggested the action stemmed from a misunderstanding of the charter provisions and officials close to the matter defended him.
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Bothwell
Council On Finance
Sawyer
Council Finance Committee
Seattle
New York
Columbia Trust Company
Seattle City Comptroller
Gill
Comptroller’s Office
Sen
Teo
Mayor Oil
Hothwell
Comtee
Thwell
Nomination Sparks Rhetoric at State Convention
Speech receives approval as speakers call for reform of federal government, faster action in Congress, and reduction of taxes and wasteful spending. The speaker urges putting public welfare first and criticizes current tariff and revenue policy.
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Fed
Washington
Ieee
Baseball Star Nominated in Governor Race Convention
A convention nominated John Chambro for governor and John M Reynolds for lieutenant governor. Fr Wright was proposed for treasurer Houck and secretary of the undergirding admin. The meeting opened after a period of order and discussed past national prominence and an All Star member Anson once held world honors years ago.
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John Chambro
John M. Reynolds
Leutenant
Fr. Wright
Treas- Houck
All Star
Anson
Hamilton Challenging South District Ring For County Seat
The anti ring movement grows as L. M. Hamilton rises as a Republican candidate for county commissioner from the South district. Facing ring opposition, former Sheriff Lou Smith is entered to oppose him. Ward Harris withdrawal boosted Hamilton while anti ring feeling gains support even in Auburn, the ring’s historic stronghold.
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L. M. Hamilton
Old South Ring Io
Lou Smith
Whip Ring
Ring
Caine
O' Brien
Davis
Hamilton
Ward Harris
Harris
Auburn
Low Smith
McLachlin Resolution Signals War Preparedness Debate
The House Committee on Military Affairs decided to report in favor of Representative McLachlin's resolution calling the War Department to show its wartime preparedness. His speech warned Japan could seize and hold Pacific states, spurring thousands of letters to the military authorities demanding a formal statement.
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United Reese
Washington, D. C
McLachlin
War Department
House Committee On Military Affairs Today
McLachlan
Pacific States
To Fill Vacancies Telephone a To Rent Ad
Classified notice urges readers to call The Star for rental vacancies listings. Advertisement indicates a cheap rate via Main 9400 and Ind 441 numbers for placing a to rent ad.
Man Always Hunting Trouble Never Borrows Any
A compact axiom-like line notes that a person who constantly seeks risk avoids debt by avoiding borrowing altogether. It contrasts proactive vigilance with reliance on others.
Young and Beardless Yet Wise Leader of King County
A portrait of R. S. S. Terhune, chairman of the King County Republican Central Committee, depicted as a youthful figure entrusted with selecting delegates to the Republican state judicial convention. The piece imagines his future influence on judges, platforms, and senatorial endorsements despite his boyish appearance.
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Republican Party
King County
R. S.S. Terhune
Republican Central Committee
Republican
Bob” Terhune
Woman Fights Big Telephone Firm For 50 Cent Monthly Bill
Mrs T H Huntly of 2199 N 64th St challenged Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph in court over a 1906 change to a four party line. She refused to pay more than 1 dollar a month, faced threats and wire-cutting, and sought a restraining order with attorney Alpheus Byers.
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T. H. Huntly
Pacific States Telephone & Telegraph Company
Roosevelt denies engagement rumor and primary bill clash
Col. Theodore Roosevelt rejected the rumor of Ethel Roosevelt's engagement to James Williams calling it scandalous and unfounded. He also denied opposition to the Hughes direct primary bill and warned reporters to avoid Oyster Bay as there is no news there.
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United Press
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Mise Ethel Roosevelt
James T. Williams
Roosevelt
Hughes
Ananias Club
Connac
Oyster Bay
McGraw Deteriorates as Life Hinges on Breathing Support
Former Governor John H. McGraw shows a worsening condition with doctors reporting a severe sinking spell early morning. He has been kept alive by artificial respiration and could not rally as of the latest bulletin.
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John H. McGraw
Patrolman Walsh Stands Trial in Portipino Murder Case
The trial of Patrolman Thomas Walsh began before Superior Judge Ralph Kaufmann on a second degree murder charge. Walsh allegedly shot Antonio Portipino, 18, during an attempted arrest at Sixthay and King streets last December. Walsh contends the shot was a warning in the air, not an intention to kill. Attorneys WI Morris and Silas Shipley represent the defendant.
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Thomas Walsh
Ralph Kaufmann
Walsh
Antonio Portipino
King St
Portipillo
WI Morris
Silas Shipley
Roosevelt Avoids Word Strenuous Since Spanish War
New York June 22 Colonel Roosevelt tells Hamilton club committee he has not used the word strenuous since before the Spanish war. He recalled addressing the club just before the war and said the word keeps bobbing on his tongue despite efforts to avoid it.
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United Press
New York
Roosevelt
Hamilton Club
Outlook
Chicago
Portand trunk murder defendants arraigned in Portland
Carrie Kersh and Jesse Webb faced municipal court in Portland charged with the murder of Renton farmer William H. Johnson. They waived preliminary examination and were bound over to the grand jury as District Attorney Cameron said the trial would occur soon.
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United Press
Portland, Or
William H. Johnson
Renton
Union Depot
Carrie Kersh
Jesse Webb
Bennett
Cameron
Jesse Y. Webb
Bert W. Kersh
W. A. Johnson
Jesse P. Webb
Willie Kersh
Webb
Portland Trunk
Mrs. Kersh
Johnson
Kersh
Willie
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Hio Executive
Mseball Star
R. & Terhune
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Him
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Kansas
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Moon
Weather Bureau
Cnnco
Milex City
Mont
Roosevelt Pictures
Col. Roosevelt
Gaynor
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Battery Park
the Star
Star
MGRAW
McGraw
Wegg
Portland
Mrs. Kereh
Anlliott
William Johnson
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