Advertising Helped Douglas Win Mass Governor Race
Boston December era recounts how William J. Douglas used broad newspaper advertising to educate voters and anchor his gubernatorial bid. The article argues his campaign, backed by clear issue statements and persistent messaging, helped him overcome a large Republican plurality with a strategic, education through ads approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Walamick
Boston
Maia
William J. Douglas
Massachusetts
Douglas
Roosevelt
Brockton
Soldier Fined After Interbay Stabbing Incident
James BR Thompson an American soldier quartered at Fort Lawton was fined 100 dollars for stabbing John Bull another soldier just after 1 am Wednesday as both men and others left a car at Interbay. Patrolman Collier arrested them and they were taken to the city for the remainder of the time. The men had been drinking and after an altercation Thompson allegedly hid a large jack knife. the knife was missing after the fight. Military authorities plan to pursue the matter and Thompson faces a heavy sentence.
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James BR. Thompson
Fort Lawton
John Bull
Uncle Sam
Interbay
Collier
Bull
Thompson
Voted Down Plan For City Hall and Courthouse
The North Seattle Improvement Club voted against a tall city hall project over public debt concerns for the courthouse and dealer site. Members urged a combined city hall and courthouse on the Yealer block after county action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Seattle
City approves 260000 bond issue to expand lighting plant
The council passed a $260 000 bond ordinance to enlarge the municipal lighting plant and build a citywide distributing system. voters will decide on December 6. It also approved purchasing Seattle Electric’s street lighting system for 52742 with a 25 cent annual fee per crossarm, estimated around $2000 yearly for about 8000 crossarms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Electric Company
Local Hoo Hoos Set Friday Conccantenation Date
The Order of Hoo Hoos plans a gathering Friday December nine with city venue undecided. Prominent millmen from the state expected. Dr King’s New Discovery touted as a cure for lung and throat troubles with testimonials from Mrs B Van Metre of Shepherdstown. Bottles offered free in a promotional pitch by G O Guy Inc. at Yesler and 4th avenues.
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Order of Hoo Hoos
Dr. King
Mra
B van Metre
Sheperdtown
W. Va
G. O. Guy, Inc
A .Enue and
Yesler
Judge Delaney Seeks Health in California Transit in Seattle
Federal Judge A. K. Delaney travels through Seattle en route to California for his health. The steamer Jefferson docked after sailing from Skagway carrying 62 passengers a heavy cargo and 50000 dollars in treasure.
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A. K. Delaney
Northwest Territory
Seattle
California
Jefferson
Skagway
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Ree
Purchae
Pena
Limoges
Vigke
STAR
CUT _NERE
Great American Importing Tea Co. Econd Ave
Union St
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Fourth Ave
Seattle Lighting CO
Hwrer
Second Ave
Washington Street
Wash
Gar
D. Hillman
Lake Washington Garden of Eden
Taylor
Advertising
W. L. Douglas
Publiqty
Altenheim Medical Dispensary
Cincinnati
Ohio
Reliable Transfer CO
First Avenue
Kelley
F. Thompson & CO
Advent
Rochester, N. Y
First Avenue South
Washington and
Main
Washington
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