Gill Re elected with smaller majority in city race
The incumbent I C Gill won re election as mayor with a 5 372 majority amid a total vote of 25 312 for Gill and 29 941 for Griffiths. Gill's primary gains rose while his overall majority declined from two years ago. Griffiths carried several wards including University and Queen Anne while Gill led downtown and other districts.
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Griffiths
Gill
I. C. Gill
Austin E. Griffith
Comptroller’s Office
Altho
Parcel post farming wizard in Nisqually reaches nation scope
A. L. Brown runs a half million dollar Nisqually ranch using parcel post to market 50 percent of output direct to consumers. He developed a cheap durable carton, built a 2000 acre system, and operates a $20,000 packing plant while expanding creamery and poultry barns. The method reduces middlemen impact and lowers consumer costs.
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Nisqually
Wash
March
Parcel Post Farm
A. L. Brown
Uncle Sam
Farmer Brown
Brown
Seattle
Parcel Post
United States
The Star Reflects On Seattle Mayoral Race Loss
The Star notes it supported Griffiths against Gill and faced widespread opposition. It recalls urging Gill to govern well, acknowledges the uphill battle, and offers goodwill to Gill as mayor elect despite backing the losing candidate.
Judge Holds Up Morris Trial in Kitsap County
Judge French delays Morris divorce case after urging out of court settlement on property division. Clyde L. Morris ex pres of Arctic club and Morris Construction Co seeks divorce from wife amid social prominence. Trial slated for Wednesday after postponement pending agreement on wealth split.
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Clyde L. Morris
French
Kitsap County
Morris
The
Arctic Club
Morris Construction Co
Langford loses form in ten round defeat to Wills
Sam Langford appeared to have faded as he was outfought by Harry Wills of New Orleans in a ten round match in New York. Wills dominated the bout and Langford could not mount a comeback in the contest staged March 7.
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New York
Sam Langford
Harry Wills
New Orleans
Barracks Burned at Fort Gibbon Alaska
Captain McIntyre reported that the Fourteenth Infantry barracks at Fort Gibbon Alaska burned. The cause of the fire was not stated.
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Washington
McIntyre
Fourteenth Infantry
Fort Gibbon
Alaska
New Acquaintance Raps Friend on Head on Seventh Avenue
W A Russel agreed to a friendly chat with a stranger near Frog-Solo parlors at Third Ave and Pike St. They reached Seneca St where the man struck him and fled with 9 dollars.
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W. A. Russel
Seventh Ave
Third Ave
Pike St
Seneca St
Russel
Why Sues Will War On Vessels
Washington March 8 Ambassador Van Bernstorff memorandum explains the armed liner controversy and the decree ordering submarines to torpedo armed belligerents without warning. It cites Allied violations of international law including Britain's blockade, mail interception, and capturing German civilians, and notes Germany’s use of submarines as a response to those acts.
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Wahington
van Bernstorff
Lansing
Great Britain
U.S
Germany
Entertain Dancer Miss Lepper Hosts Reception for Lubowska
Miss Louisa K. Lepper will host a Wednesday night reception for Mme Lubowska the imprecise istic dancer at the Orpheum this week in her studio at the Odd Fellows temple. Mme Lubowska a former Seattle girl and schoolmate of Miss Lepper. Her real name is Winifred Fairefoot.
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Louisa K. Lepper
Mme. Lubowska
Orpheum
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Mme Lubowska
Seattle
Misa Lepper
Winifred Fairefoot
Jury Hears Plan to Guard Chinatown from Tong War
San Francisco March 8. The grand jury meets tonight to devise a method to guard Chinatown against tong war outbreaks. The quarter remains quiet with highbinders concealed awaiting arrest and others afraid to stroll the streets.
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San Francisco
Grand
Chinatown
Gill's Friends Lose Money after Seattle Campaign
Wagers on yesterday's mayoral contest in Seattle topped prior similar bets. Gill supporters predicted a ten thousand to fifteen thousand lead over Griffiths, but the mayor won by a comfortable margin and many bettors lost as their majority expectations failed.
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Seattle
Gill
Griffiths
Griffithe
Rumor Powers Chief Nomination Sails Through City Hall
Rumor says Inspector Mike Powers will be named chief of police by Mayor Gi for the new term, replacing Louis M. Lang. Gill reportedly regards Powers as highly efficient and widely mentioned as a leading candidate.
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Mike Powers
Louis M. Lang
Powers
Gill
Train Hit by Slide Near Fairbridge
A passenger train No 1 of the 8 P and 8 railroad was hurled from the track near Fairbridge by a landslide. Engineer Fred Decker was seriously injured and fireman W L Bell badly hurt. The Northern Pacific Chicago coach was on board. Officials say no passengers were injured as communications failed. The train will reach Portland before night.
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Portland
March
Fairbridge
Fred Decker
W. L. Bell
Northern Pacific
Chicago
John Baldwin Installs Wireless News At Farm Home
Sherbrooke North Dakota March report states John Baldwin has set up a wireless setup in his farm home. Each night he invites farmer friends to hear the day’s news broadcast from Bismarck via wireless.
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Sherbrooke, N. D
March
John Baldwin
Bismarck
Roosevelt Club Meeting to Hear George A. Virtue
George A. Virtue will address the Ladies Roosevelt club Saturday afternoon at Mrs. C. H. Wharton’s home 342 16th Ave N. He shares impressions from the Chicago convention. Women interested in Roosevelt’s nomination are invited to attend.
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T. R. Club
George A. Virtue
Gill Reflects Gratitude After Election Hearings
Gill thanks supporters and says he bears no grievance praising a just outcome. He plans no immediate department changes until new councilmen take seats. He anticipates consulting with the new leadership and values guidance from two influential newcomers.
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Star
City Officials Elected in City Election
The winners include Mayor Hiram C. Gill. Corporation counsel Hugh M. Caldwell. council members W. H. Moore R. H. Thomason C. B. Fitzgerald. treasurer Ed L. Terry. comptroller Warry Carroll.
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Hugh C. Canwel
Fortion
Moore
C. B. Fitzgerald
Frau Otto A. Case
Ed Terry
Harry Carroll
Hiram C. Gill
Hugh M. Caldwell
W. H. Moore
R. H. Thomason
Ed L. Terry
Warry Carroll
Local Ballot Results Show Mixed Voting on City Measures
The results report amended preferential voting with 18 493 for and 21 361 against. Ward boundary elimination saw 20 074 For and 17 644 Against. Industrial insurance for city employees drew 27 268 For and 16 161 Against. Part of Seattle elections show Proposition 1 with 10 596 For and 7 926 Against. Propositions 2 and 3 posted 10 078 For vs 7 608 Against and 9 910 For vs 7 503 Against respectively.
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Agalnet
Seattle
Hold Canadian in Neutrality Probe
Spokane, March 8. E. J. Brooks of Medicine Hat Alberta was arrested on charges of enlisting men in Spokane for the Canadian army in violation of U S neutrality laws. Brooks, 37, 305 pounds, said he sought to enlist men for Canada to do something for his country and that his own enlistment was rejected due to his weight.
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Spokane
Wash
E. J. Brooks
Medicine Hat
Alta
United States
Brooks
Canada
War talk grows in Britain over German American ties
London reports rapidly shifting British views on Germany and the United States. Officials note rising bitterness from Germany and increased tension, with war speculation centered on Washington's submarine policy and congressional support.
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Chas. P. Stewart
London
March
Great Britain
Germany
U. S
Congress
Wilson
Indiana Senate Primary Seen A Tie As Conventions Decide
Indianapolis March 8. Harry M. New former chairman of the Republican National Committee and James E. Watson ex congressman and former Republican whip run so close in today’s primaries that the result seems useless. The law requires a majority or the state convention must select the nominee.
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Indianapolis
Harry 8. New
Republican National Committee
James E. Watson
House
Judge Gary Calls Indictment Against Him An Outrage
New York March 8 Judge Elbert H Gary a steel magnate termed an outrage the indictment against him in the grand jury investigation of East Youngstown strike riots.
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New York
Elbert H. Gary
Youngstown
Langdon man farms on goldfish boom to beat average yields
Ten acres of goldfish yield substantial income for Eu gene Catte of Langdon Kansas. His scalable operation now surpasses the earnings of a typical 160 acre grain farm, prompting him to pass the grain farm to his son.
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Eugene Catte
Langdon
Kan
Election notes show Gill loses ground in many districts
Voter patterns shift as Gill fails to carry most residence districts except Capitol Hill and parts of Queen Anne Hill. Griffiths wins Green Lake Ballard Rainier Valley University areas. Precincts reveal Gill's drops from 190 to 176, 141 to 137, and other declines. Despite higher turnout, Gill’s overall majority shrinks by about 8 000 votes.
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Gill
University District
Capitol Hill
Queen Anne Hill
Griffiths
Green Lake
Ballard
Rainier Valley
University
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