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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1920

Page

6

Plumb Plan League Not Dead Despite Bech Cummins Bill

The Plumb Plan league remains active educating the country and Congress on government ownership and democratic control of railways. It reports potential income of 550000 a year from 275000 members paying 2 dollars annually. The Washington office occupies the fourth floor with 17 rooms. Glenn Plumb leads at 12000 a year, Edward Keating at 7500, and 50 to 60 staffers plus paid lecturers nationwide. The league has a sister organization for national campaigning.

George Brl Waters Washington Bech Cummins League Congress Pague Machinists Glenn Plumb Edward Keating Colorado Plumb Chicago Railroad Labor Organiza Plum Pian League Camft

Teachers' Exams to Be Nov 4 5 and 6

Thomas E Hulse assistant county of schools announces state teachers examination set for November 4 5 and 6 in Room 419 county city building. Exams start each morning at 4. Applicants for certificates must be 38 and graduates of a four year high school with nine weeks of professional training in an accredited normal school.

Thomas E. Hulse Iim

Acting Secretary of Labor Speakers Tuesday

Rowland B. Mahany acting secretary of labor will speak at the Seattle Press club editorium 1311 Fifth Ave Tuesday night on Bech Cummins law provisions affecting labor. The engagement honors Secretary Wilson whose wife has died.

Rowland B. Mahany Washington, D. C Secretary of Labor W. FB Wilson Cox and Roosevelt Seattle

Washington Signal Corps Reorganized After War

Brig. Gen. Maurice Thompson announced the Washington Signal Corps will reorganize as part of the National Guard. The former state guard signal unit left a vacancy when it entered active service, and a nucleus of veterans who served on the Mexican border and in France will form the new outfit.

Ese Washington Signal Corps Maurice Thompson Ashington Signal Corps National Guard Signal Corps State Guard Mexican France

Judge Smith backs adult probation law for state

Everett Smith said he would push an adult probation law at the next legislature. Public sentiment appears favorable, and he is gauging support from judges statewide. The plan would allow adult offenders to be sentenced elsewhere than the penitentiary.

Smith Everett Smith

Dynamite Found in Liquor Raid Linked to Paola Case

In a liquor raid led by Deputy Ifa, dynamite was found near Vincent D. Paola and Paola awaits federal action at the county hall. Eight stills were wrecked last week by Matt Starwich, William Andrew Vaughn, A Merrill, and Jack Hynneman.

Vincent D. Paola Ifa Paola Matt Starwich William Andrew Vaughn A. Merrill Jack Hynneman

Belgian labor leader Henri de Man to speak at Municipal league luncheon

Henri de Man, Belgian labor chief and Europe industrial expert, currently touring the United States for two months, will address the Municipal league at its weekly Tuesday noon luncheon on his topic Industrial in Europe. Public invited.

Ian Henri de Man United States Municipal League Europe

Fourth Day in Cox Harding Debate on League of Nations

Column analyzes the League of Nations as the central issue in the 1920 campaign. It cites Article 10 and other covenants to argue for American engagement, cites Hoover’s praise, and contrasts Cox and Harding with focus on moral, economic, and international duties shaping U.S. foreign policy.

Harding League of Nations Ben League America Hoover Mr. Harding Jimmie Cox Herbert Hoover Leland Stanford University Paris Wilson League of Motions Cox

Senate power now big issue in race for control

Washington date shows party leaders wrestle over Senate control as election day nears. Republicans hold 49 seats to 47 Democrats with 34 up for grabs, 19 Democrats and 15 Republicans currently. States viewed as doubtful include Kentucky Connecticut Ohio Iowa Wisconsin New Hampshire Idaho California Maryland Missouri Colorado Indiana. Close contests persist in several other races as parties forecast outcomes.

Washington Senate Kentucky Connecticut Ohio Iowa Wisconsin New Hampshire Idaho California Maryland Missouri Colorado Indiana

No Yankee battleplanes in World War I air effort

The text alleges that 1740 planes were produced with three quarters foreign made and that no American battleplanes accompanied troops at the Antonne battle. It cites Colonel Deeds, Baker, and Hughes, noting wasted funds of 1 051 000 000 and urging votes for Jimmie Cox over Marding in a controversial political framing.

A. DD. Foulois Gen. Foulois Conareen Wilson Jimmie Com War Baker Gen. Foulot Plana Raw Ryan Baker Dellaviland France Charles FB. Hughes Deeds Hughes Yea Jimmie Cox Deeda Col Deeds Washington, D.C Jimmie ‘Cox Marding

Harding Plans Whirlwind Tour In Final Campaign Week

Marion Ohio October 26 The final week of the 1920 presidential campaign opens with Harding and Cox contesting Ohio Harding to tour the state ending in Columbus Saturday night A lineup of nationally prominent Republican speakers including Johnson McCormick Lowdon Townsend Burton Fess Tobin Willis and Davin will visit key localities with many women speakers scheduled to participate

Marion Ohio Warren G. Harding Columbus Cox Harding Ohle Solt Hiram Johnsen California Medill McCormick Illinois Lowdon Townsend Michigan W. Ll. Harding Iowa Theodore Burton Fess Raymond Tobina Chicago Frank BL. Willis Harry L. Davin

Yard-Wide Navy Blue Chiffon Taffeta Sale

Yard wide navy blue chiffon taffeta priced at $2.45 for a waist dress or skirt suitable for any occasion. Tricolettes offered at $3.50 in navy black Copenhagen pheasant burnt orange rose taupe and others.

Copenhagen Our BON Marche

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