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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1916
Page
6
A strong appeal urges voters to reelect James E. Bradford highlighting his records against special interests, legislative wins for taxpayers, and ongoing city litigation readiness. The message portrays Bradford as honest, loyal, and efficient, praising his and his assistants’ service while urging not to be swayed by false issues.
A public prosecutor in Seattle faces opposition from the City Light plant backers including the Seattle Electric Company and 11 sister corporations. The Employers Association and major banks support the rival, while the P.I. is accused of biased campaigning and suppressing opposing voices. The P.I. aims to be Seattle's political boss amid alleged pressure on press and public.
Marshfield Oregon report mentions March 6 with election call for Bradford and a polluted local note. The piece weaves in the story of Wedderburn at Rogue River mouth and a river slide forcing residents to hills. It oddly connects Anton Richard Lang and a German army Lazarus with a stray line about a stage character.
EV. MARK A. MATTHEWS urged cleaner politics in a Sunday night sermon at the First Presbyterian church. He denounced corruption and urged voters to support righteousness over debauchery, asking listeners what they will do to defend women and mothers and to vote accordingly.
The first public meeting of the Women's Roosevelt club was held at Mrs. Charles H. Wharton's home. Professor Frank G. Kane of the university journalism department spoke, along with Geo. A. Virtue. A follow up gathering is set for next Saturday at 3 o'clock.
Former Mayor Dilling says Mr Gill should be defeated citing lax police administration false statements and attacks in his campaign. He condemns the so called taxation tactic as a fake and urges Seattle elect Griffiths for constructive leadership.
Peter Fountaine aged 59 was struck by a car driven by J G Eyler of Star Carriage Works at Fifth Avenue North and Republican Street Saturday night and died at the city hospital. Eyler, a Fyler man, was booked at police headquarters and released on recognizance after investigation.
Washington March 6 President Wilson and Col FE House had breakfast together as House outlined his tour of belligerent nations. He provided an informal report on London Paris and Berlin and planned further talks with the Cabinet. House avoided details on his trip or international affairs.
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