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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1914

Page

8

Opposition to Dr J A Ghent as 44th district senator grows

Strenuous opposition to Dr J A Ghent republican nominee for state senator in the 44th district emerges even within his party. Ghent, who has served two sessions, is accused of opposing labor and direct legislation. Opponents include Charles G Heffner and M J Carkeek with broad endorsements and civic credentials. Governor Lister urged independent candidates and recalled fights for economy and vetoed a road bill, with Judge W H Moore speaking for Congress.

J. A. Ghent Ghent Charles G. Heffner M. J. Carkeek Helfner Carkeek James B. Eagleson Theodore N. Haller Moritz Thomson Charlies Whittlesey Nellie M. Kininger George F. Aunt The Pioneers’ Association Seattle Press Club Ballard Gov. Lister House W. H. Moore Congress

Boosters Fund Still Climbing to Impressive Total

The convention fund rose to 118000 dollars with further gains expected. In Washington on October 22 Sir Cecil Spring-Rice sent a dispatch to the White House reporting the British government ordered the release of the Standard Oil tanker John D. Rockefeller, seized for being consigned to Order.

Still Riaing Convention Fund Washington Cecil Spring-Rice White House John D. Rockefeller

Seattle Area Rates Fight May Be Refuted In Court

Corporation Counsel Bradford dismisses Calhoun injunction bid to halt public service commission order on Seattle Renton and Southern rates. Judges Neterer Cushman and Gilbert will hear the case, Bradford predicting a quick dismissal. Labor may observe Nov 2 to monitor voting booths and support initiative measures. Central Labor council backs the move to organize city unions. A letter urging President Wilson to press Colorado mine operator to honor the president’s agreement was sent. Tacoma mayor Fawcett announces a new liquor purge using city charter authority to seize nonconforming whisky samples. A bequest by Mrs Arabella Horton dedicates 20 000 for ten years toward a Methodist pastor’s salary. A three year old girl struck by a car may die. driver C E B Lunn arrested and released on recognizance. Police pursue a man luring girls with a car near Fourth and Wallet.

Corporation Bradford Calhoun Public Service Commission Seattle, Renton & Southern Neterer Cushman Gilbert Central Labor Council Wilson Colorado Tacoma Fawcett Laroy L. James 24Th Av. N C. EB. Lunn Firth Lunn

Table Linens At Special Prices On First Floor

Advertises bleached Irish table linen 2 yards by 70 inches at 1.65 each. Irish Latin finished table damask 2% yards by 70 and 72 inches at 2.35 each. Damask napkins 22x22 inches in half dozen lots at 1.35 for six. Corrugated table padding 54 by 54 inches or 54 by 72 inches at 1.00 and 1.35 respectively. First Floor.

Women’s Cotton Union Suits on View in UK Styles

A UK show features women’s cotton union suits in regular and extra sizes from Sterling, Carters, Richelieu, Harvard Mills and Athena. Light to heavy weights include high neck and elbow sleeve ankle length options as well as Dutch neck and sleeveless knee or ankle lengths. Prices range from 1.00 to 2.75 dollars. First Officer.

Sterling Carter's Richelieu Harvard Mills Athena

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