Wood and Johnson Lead Early Presidential Rumors
The piece outlines Wood and Johnson as leading contenders in a presidential race with Wood's campaign gaining momentum. It notes Johnson's strength as a hard-hitting speaker and possible support if the peace treaty remains a nonissue. Other names mentioned include Harding, Borah, Lodge, Poindexter, Knox, and Root.
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Wood
Hiram
California
Frank Lowden
Washington
William Howard
Roosevelt
Gen Pershing
Johnson
General Wood
Harding
Ohio
Borah
Lodge
Poindexter
Senate
Knox
Elihu Root
Cummins
Red Cross seeks 200000 volunteers for mercy army drives
Seattle Red Cross launches a district wide roll call to enlist 200000 volunteers and renew 165000 members in King and Kitsap counties. The campaign trains high school girls and mothers in first aid home nursing and dietetics while expanding emergency response for disasters and epidemics.
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Seattle
The
Red Cross
King and
Kitsap
Corpus Christi
Nea Cross
Dark horse candidates emerge for convention bid
Republican rumblings favor a late surge for an eleventh hour candidate. General Pershing remains unaligned and hidden from party labels while Herbert Hoover draws national interest and may run on his personal record. Independent clubs backing Hoover are expected to form as campaigns begin.
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General Pershing
Herbert Hoover
Pershing
Hoo
Hoover
Red Cross Cares for War Heroes Unable to toil
A shell shocked veteran returns home to his mother in a small room. The Red Cross finds him work and rooms, then relocates him to a better flat and advances money, but he quits multiple jobs. After six months he regains his grip and the Red Cross remains patient and supportive.
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Red Cross
France
The
Red
Murder verdict returned in Oregon second degree case
In Eugene a jury found Martin A. Clark guilty of second degree murder in the death of road supervisor Charles Taylor near McKenzie Bridge. Taylor’s body was found on Scott Mountain after a weeklong search. The verdict came shortly before 10 p.m. as circumstantial evidence pointed to the gun's breechmark.
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Eugene
Ore
Martin A. Clark
Charles Taylor
McKensie Bridge
Taylor
Scott Mountain
Clark
Shell
City Should Hire Doctors for Public Health Reform
Dr Henry Bournes former health commissioner of the Philippines speaks in Seattle urging municipal medical reform. He envisions universal physical exams and city funded hospitals where physicians are trained in public health, with progression to private practice later, to improve chronic disease prevention and overall health.
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Philippines
Tin
Seattle
Hournesa
Woman Found Dead in Bed After Poisoning Suspected
Helen Butler, 50 known in Seattle as a character, was found dead in an old shack at 1408 Eighth Ave. Prosecutors consider poisoning from an empty Florida water bottle near the bed. Asher Thompson reported the events to police. Phil Hewitt and Pete Butler are named in the investigation.
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New York
Helen Butler
Seattle
Eighth Ave
Mra Butler
Pete Butler
Smith Cove
Phil Hewitt
Duthie
Asher Thompson
Hewitt
Thomperon
Thompson
Sergt. H. C. Cinnamon
Open Bids for Iron Pipeline in Ballard District
The Seattle Board of Public Works will open bids at 10 a m Friday morning November 14 for replacing Ballard wood water mains with iron piping. The $460000 project aims to restore pressure and fire protection after years of bursts and repairs. Ballard officials laid the original wood mains before Ballard joined Seattle.
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Ballard
City Water Department
Board of Public Works
Seattle
Voter Registration Reaches 68 517 ahead of School Election
Registration to qualify for the school election on December 2 and post election on December 6 reached 68 517 when books closed at 6 pm Tuesday in the city comptroller's office. More than 1 000 voters registered Tuesday, the largest one day total since opening.
Chief Warren Targets Drivers Ignoring Safety Zones
Seattle Chief of Police Joel F. Warren announced a crackdown on motorists who ignore safety zone signs. He ordered officers to arrest all offenders and set bail at five dollars, insisting the signs serve a clear safety purpose and will be enforced.
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Joel F. Warren
Seattle
Police Seek Hoquiam Boy Who Ran Away
Seattle police are asked to watch for Pearl Greeley a 16 year old who fled Hoquiam after stealing 46 dollars. He reportedly rode a train to Seattle Tuesday night and may try to enlist in the navy or marine corps.
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Seattle
Pearl Greeley
Hoquiam
Navy
Marine Corps
Health Commissioner Read Detains in Travel Chain
City Health Commissioner H M Read informed Mayor Fitzgerald by telegraph on Wednesday that he is in Los Angeles investigating a new system for treating drug addicts and peddlers. He attends a convention in New Orleans and will leave Los Angeles for Seattle on Friday.
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H. M. Read
Fitzgerald
Los Angeles
Dr. Read
New Orleans
American Health Congress
Seattle
Teepth care offer promises low costs and expert service
This Seattle dentist ad invites patients with dental problems to visit for a thorough examination and affordable treatment. It touts volume pricing, certified dentists, visible state board certificates, and modern equipment, claiming lasting satisfaction and a strong local reputation.
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State Dental Board
Seattle
Free Examination and Estimate for Dental Work
An advertisement offers a free examination and estimate with no obligation. It urges immediate dental attention, warning that delaying treatment can be a serious mistake and worsen oral health.
Captured Cannon Dedication Set for Olympia Olympia
The captured cannon from Washington’s 248th machine gun battalion will be dedicated Tuesday at 2 p m in the capitol at Olympia. Prof. Clark P Bissett of the University of Washington will give the principal address. Maj. Wm A Aird will attend and describe the capture.
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Federal Reserve District
State of Washington
Capitol
Olympia
Clark P. Bissett
University of Washington
Wm. A. Aird
Motto of the ward boss quotes a coercive campaign line
A wartime era political note attributes a coercive slogan to a ward boss urging voters toward a preferred ticket. The line suggests intimidation tactics aimed at influencing electoral choices and reflects local political pressure.
Blood Iron Phosphate Promises Weight Gain for the Weak
An ad advises thin and emaciated readers to buy Blood Iron Phosphate from Swift Drug Co or a drugstore for a three week course at 50 cents per week. If after three weeks users are not stronger, with brighter eyes and steadier nerves, better sleep, and noticeable weight gain, they can request a refund and pay nothing.
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Swift Drug Co
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