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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1916

Page

5

Wilson Confident In Re election At Shadow Lawn

President Wilson plans a final New Jersey appeal from Shadow Lawn in an Old Home Day event. Gov Pletcher and Jersey allies join the address as supporters express confidence in re election despite strong predictions. The Pedic Society of Washington set its second annual banquet for Sunday at the Hotel Washington Annex.

Robert J. Bender Shadow Lawn Long Branch N. J Wilson New Jersey Pletcher Jersey Pedic Society of Washington Hotel Washington Annex

Schumann-Heink Faces Lions Calmly in Cage Demo

The contralto Mine Schumann-Heink sang at Universal City to calm lions in a cage show. Rex de Rosselli praised her, and motion pictures captured the moment as she petted two young leopards after the performance.

Schumann-Heink Moore Universal City Cal Universal Film Company Mme Rex de Rosselli Ashe Althe

Judge Root Admits Receiving Letters From Judge Gordon

The Supreme Court judge Milo A Root acknowledged to a committee that he received multiple letters from Judge Gordon while Gordon served as attorney for the Great Northern Railway. Root said he also discussed possible campaign funds with Gordon, though no money was ever sent, and he later denied knowing details about assurances given by Gordon. A May 14 1908 letter from Gordon concerning Harris v G N was cited, and Root recalled writing back on May 18 1908 noting the Harris petition for re hearing had not been decided.

Milo A. Root Supreme Court State Bar Assn Root Supreme Judge Mr. Root Northern Pacific Railway Company Judge Root Supreme Bench Gordon Great Northern Railway Company East Harris Harry Bar Association Judge Gordon Olympia Wash

Council Fights Over Private Copy Fees in County

Council members clash with county assessor over an $850 biannual fee for certified copies of new valuation rolls. Critics say the arrangement diverts public funds to an official pocket, noting access restrictions for city engineers and long-standing county practices. A second item notes Dry squad investigators purchasing beer from Peter White in trouble again.

Hanna Finance Committee Walter Tiedeman Pete Peter White

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