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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1919
Page
14
The 1900 Cataract Electric Washer claims to simplify laundry by simply placing clothes and water, then turning on electricity. It cleanses by water pressure rather than rubbing, uses a sheet copper drum in a steel frame on casters, includes an electric wringer, and is promoted as long lasting with ordinary care. It invites readers to the Electric Goods Section in The Downstairs Store to see a demonstration.
A captured man tied to a Seattle murder case was released via habeas corpus as Sheriff Stringer and Prosecutor Brown argued over custody. The prisoner was identified by Nanticoke police as Sam Pulaski, but the FBI later corrected the name to Stanley Kolumincki, denying Pulaski’s involvement. Governor Hart delayed ruling amid the dispute.
Washington reports administrations and Congress watch elections in New Jersey Maryland Massachusetts Kentucky and Ohio with attention to Prohibition referendum. Notable matchups include Edwards versus Bugbee in New Jersey Coolidge versus Long in Massachusetts Nice versus Ritchie in Maryland Heck versus Morrow in Kentucky and Missionaipps Democratic victory conceded.
Kentucky voters elected a governor as Republicans and Democrats campaigned over the peace treaty. Edwin P. Morrow, a former rival of Gov. James B. Mack, sought reelection while Mack defended the pact amid last minute stumping across the state.
Women voters numbered 363,483 of over 1,000,000 registered as turnout began in New York City. Republicans and Tammany Hall forecast victory with fair weather signaling a heavy vote and attention focused on two Supreme Court vacancies in the Free Judicial District.
Cleveland dispatch reports ideal election weather as a record vote is anticipated. William Jennings Bryan leads prohibition forces toward a whirlwind finish. dry leaders predict a 100000 vote majority. Veterans hope the soldier vote will defeat prohibition, legalize 2.75 percent beer, and spark a nationwide shift.
Voters in Massachusetts faced a highly charged election day for governor and state officials. Clear, cool weather accompanied a predicted record turnout with some forecasts reaching 600,000 votes.
San Francisco voters head to the polls with Registrar Zemansky predicting 120000 to 125000 ballots. The election centers on Mayor Rolph's re election and a key contest for district attorney between Charles M. Fickert and Judge Matthew Brady.
Eleven Veterans of the Great War will stage a parade through Seattle on Armistice Day November 11. The procession will end at Crystal Pool with a smoker and vaudeville show, announced by Elmer J. Noble post No. 1, American Legion. Legion members also joined Red Cross workers in a peaceful invasion of the post hall led by Mrs. Gunnar Lund.
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