Murphy chooses county job over congress seat
Murphy abandons a potential run for Congress to take the county post, easing tension in the prosecutor's office where Chief Deputy Caldwell and Deputies Kennedy and White were ready to act if he left. No outside challengers to Murphy in the Republican nomination while several judicial and county offices seek candidates. Frank P. Goss, rep from the 45th district, seeks reelection on a progressive record. Will Hanna seeks reelection as treasurer with no current opposition. Will K. Sickles announces for clerk with broad cross party support. Dr. Tate Mason launches early coroner bid with planned speeches this and next weeks.
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Women Relief Corps Host Play Day Celebration
City officials and merchants back a Play Day drive by the Women’s Relief Corps. Charter members Mrs Nina M Frye and Mrs Helen Burke of Beattie W R E C and mother of Sexton post G A R will distribute flags from Seattle Commercial Club rooms. Every loyal resident may buy a flag to show patriotism. A large African flag will be given to the city high school hosting the corps annual convention, with a loyalty pin for the top patriotic oration.
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City Finances Show Large Balance After Indebtedness
Comptroller figures place city bonded debt at 14 894 380 and assets at 58 944 344 26 leaving a city balance of 41 518 036 51. Officials note potential for at least 41 million, despite blocked 800 000 car bond plan. Vancouver Washington floodApril May 28 reports overflowed pastures as Columbia River carps swim to flooded land.
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Epilepsy Cure Promises and Clinic Addresses
An article touts a German remedy for epilepsy claiming cures at two street addresses, 2216 W 63rd and 2035 W 69th, with patient cases cited as proof. It notes a young man treated since age 13 and mentions forthcoming talks on women’s diseases after surgical progress.
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Chicago Tribune reports Senate secret vote on Lorimer expulsion
The Chicago Tribune cites Vice President Sherman telling Senator Lorimer that a secret Senate vote indicated Lorimer's expulsion was certain.
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Lorimer Seat Stay or Vacate Debate Marks Third Anniversary
Washington reports mark the third anniversary of the Lorimer case as the special committee splits. A majority recommends Lorimer keep his seat while a minority urges vacancy. Senator Jones faces pressure as vote prospects darken amid alleged lumber and beef trust influence. In a separate LA note, James Randall wins $10 by proving three eggs dropped from a window survived.
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Little Family Feud Ends in Fatal Shot in San Francisco
In San Francisco on May 28 James Mason was found with a bullet in his left lung. His step brother Jon Reed confessed after arriving with a ledger and claiming it was a family row. A lodger robbed Squire Cooper of $45 at gunpoint and locked the hotel clerk in a room before departing. police seek suspects.
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Women Only Bathing Beach Planned at Ocean Park
Ocean Park California May 28 a bathing beach for women only may be established with optional extent of bathing and women guards provided.
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30 Years in Navy Never in Fight Captain Gerald W Vivian
Captain Gerald W Vivian of the British sloop Shearwater will retire after thirty years in the navy and return to Cornwall to run a large English manufacturing plant employing more than 9,000. He notes a lack of combat, with only Boer War service in the transport corps, while expressing readiness for battle if needed.
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