County Votes Dry as City Remains Wet for Now
In a countywide tally of 6 911 to 4 778 voters approved dry status outside incorporated towns. The move stems from county commissioners not heeding petitioners against a saloon license. It takes effect January 1. Also, an organ recital by Judson W Mather, new organist and choirmaster, scheduled tonight at Plymouth Congregational Church as the first in a series of free organ recitals. Streets and sewers panel heard protests from Ballard residents against grading Shilshole avenue from 11th to 13th avenues Northwest, fearing an 11 foot fill would drive mill and business owners from the area. decision postponed a week.
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Shilshole Av
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Ballard
Election Snapshots From King and Surrounding Counties
Humphrey led Hay by 1600 in King county and edged Landon by the margin, while Quigley the only Republican defeated by 4 Progressive on the county ticket. Roosevelt and Hodge carried Snohomish, Pierce and other counties supported Progressives with large margins. The legislature elected Murphine and Dr. Walter Christensen with historic pluralities, plus Nina Croak as the state’s woman legislator. Ronald led judiciary with 38,000. Humphries close to 19,513. Miss Gossip is a local joke about a cash-holding husband.
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Washington
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Chehatin
Taft
Hay and
Johnson
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Hodge
Pierce County
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Walter Christensen
Howard Teor
Beach
Mason County
Nina Croak
Ed Cudihee
Harry Tracy Hunt
Ronald
Judiciary
Humphries
Met
Beattie Star Subscribers Urged to Improve Delivery Service
Notices urge prompt delivery changes for The Seattle Star. Various items report court dismissals and hearings, pierhead line debate, acquittals, a ship route change, a body found in Elliott Bay, a prisoner transfer, a club dinner, and party politics.
Police Nab trio in auto clash with speeders
Sergis Dagner and Ryany were arrested after a night incident involving an automobile and multiple speeders. Police are cracking down on the frequent recurring accidents to curb risk and restore order.
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Sergis. Dagner
Ryany Inv
Entertainer Diggs Praises Wife as Vocalist
The Tennesseean quotes an entertainer praising his wife as a wonderful vocalist who can hold audiences for hours before gently comforting them to sleep.
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Bigge
Tennesseean
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