Nonpartisan Free-Dom Bill Seeks Statewide Reform
A councilman proposes a new nonpartisan system to free state and county elections from party labels. Proponents argue officials should be judged on merit, not party. opponents fear loss of political power. The bill awaits action by Secretary Howell and Attorney General Tanner, with petitions soon at risk of election-day timing.
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Erickson
Seattle
Howell
Tanner
Aig Shenkarte
Wadeata
Two German Raiders Sink In Channel Clash
British and German destroyers fought in the English Channel last night. Two enemy destroyers were sunk and another was disabled or driven off. The Queen transport was sunk and her crew saved. The British destroyer Flirt is missing, Nubian disabled, and one British ship feared lost. This was the first Channel clash of the war.
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London
English Channel
Admiralty
Cross Channel Transport Service
Queen
Nubian
Jutland
Teuton
Flanders
Zeebrugge
Mexican backs plot to make war on Uncle Sam
Secretary of War Baker and Secretary of State Lansing said a Mexican plotter, not an American, is responsible for the border danger. They warned de facto Mexican opponents would seek to complicate U S relations and urged the public to dismiss such adventures.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
Baker
Lansing
Secre
Mexico
U. S
Department
Chihuauhua Severs From South as Villa Coup Clears Rail
El Paso report says Chihuahua City is cut off by Villa led coup with Carranza forces advancing. U S agents pursued Manuel Ochoa, ex Villista general who crossed the Rio Grande with Villa papers escaping after a ruse. Garcia, Carranza inspector general, confirms raid intelligence.
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EL Paso
Chihuahua City
Villa
Carranza
Department of Justice
Manuel Ochoa
Villista
Rio Grande River
Carranza Expected to Announce Presidential Candidacy
Mexico City reports reveal Gen. Carranza to formally announce his bid for president after a mass demonstration in his favor. Supporters parade with banners and lanterns while Carranza, urged by spokesmen, thanks the crowd and hints at accepting the candidacy if elected. Obregon rejects reports of factional strife with Gonzales, affirming unity within the constitutionalist camp.
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Mexico City
Carranza
Pital
Gen. Obregon
Liberal Party
Gen
Gonzales
Obregon
Body of Swedish hospital patient to be sent North Yakima
The body of W. Ross Stuart, a Swedish hospital patient who drowned himself last Wednesday in a bathtub, will be sent to North Yakima Friday.
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W. Ross Stuart
North Yakima
GarcIa to New York on peace mission for Carranza
Andres Garcia inspector general of consuls for the de facto government sails for New York on an urgent diplomatic mission. He says the task is not about the mediation commission but aims at peace between the United States and Mexico after a conference in Mexico City with Carranza.
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Carranza
Villa
Department
United States
Andres Garcia
EL Paso
Mexico
New York
Garcia
Mexico City
American Mexican Mediation Commission
Rief Demands Quick Trial In Sheriff Vote Falsification Case
Snoqualmie County game warden Rief was arraigned Friday on charges of falsifying the sheriff primary vote. He asked for an immediate trial under law allowing quick trials for public officials. He relinquished duty Thursday. the game commission voted to install a replacement until his case is adjudicated.
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Rief
Snoqualmie
Game Commission
Wheat rises on heavy buying in Chicago pit
Wheat futures surged as trading near the close pushed December up to 1.85 and May to 1.83 1/4. December settled at 1.86 1/2, the session high, marking the peak of the present movement.
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Chicago
Fire reported on French liner Chicago speeds toward Fayal
The Maritime Exchange received a message claiming the French liner Chicago was afire in No 3 hold and heading for Fayal in the Azores. The ship bound Bordeaux to New York left Le Havre and carries 250 to 300 passengers. captained by Mace, the 14,000 ton steamer was due in New York next week.
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New York
Maritime Exchange
Chicago
Fayal
Azores
Bordeaux
Hordeaux
French Line
Mace
Broker explains butter price scheme in Seattle
A Seattle broker outlines how butter and egg speculators profit by storing supply during low production and buying cheaper grades to push prices higher for consumers. He warns housewives to shop shrewdly to beat price manipulation by commission barons and food traders.
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Seattle
Commission Row
Bandits Rob Jitney Bus Driver Aftermidnight
Two passengers boarded the Jitney bus driven by Walter Nelson at 11 p m Thursday at Gist Street and Phinney Avenue one man held a gun to Nelsons head while the other took 460 dollars from his pockets police said the bandits fled.
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Walter Nelson
Gist At
Phinney Ave
Creditors Multiply for Mrs Fitzsimmons Jewels Seized
Mrs Bob Fitzsimmons faces multiple claims as attorneys Kaliway and McCarthy attach jewels in the Lyons building and a Portland firm adds a $200 claim, with jewels held by Constable Lambert.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Kaliway
Lyons
Evangelist
McCarthy
Hoge
Constable Lambert
Portland
Kalina
Fitzaimmons
Everett Tubbs Drops Dead in University District
Everett Tubbs of 2362 Hind Ave collapsed and died while walking in the university district Thursday night, the death attributed to heart disease per initial reports.
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Everett Tubbs
Hind Ave
University District
Chief closes Monte Carlo dance hall over rowdy crowd
At 12 30 a m Friday Chief Beckingham ordered the Monte Carlo, also called the Park, permanently closed after a riotous scene with intoxicated patrons and smoking women. License concerns involve Egibro Arnaldo and Pat Sullivan. Council member Hesketh notes possible stricter rules and chief authority to revoke licenses.
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Monte Carlo
Beckingham
George Ecker
Pat Sullivan
American Cafe
Hesketh
Ecker
Park
Yesler Way
Star
Egibro Arnaldo
Missing Northern Pacific Clerk Searched For
Police in Tacoma and Seattle searched for Charles C. Larned a 20 year N P railway clerk missing since Tuesday. Friends fear he may have taken his own life after worries over his auto supply business started in Tacoma after leaving the railroad. He was last seen by Robert Ingersoll at dinner Tuesday.
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Tacoma
Seattle
Charles C. Larned
Northern Pacific Railway
N. P
Robert Ingersoll
Seattle juvenile court veteran seeks Boy Scout supervisor post
Harry Anderson, four years with the Seattle juvenile court, has applied for the Boy Scout supervisor role to be awarded after the scout meeting Saturday night.
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Harry Anderson
Seattle
Shea of the Irish Brigade preview in The Star
Ran dall Parrish writes Adventure and Love set in France under Louis XV. The Star will serialize the next novel over a week starting Monday and ending the following Saturday.
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Randall Parrish
Shea
Irish Brigade
France
Louis XV
Schoolgirl Hit by Auto Near Warren School
Six year old Martha Eide was struck by a car driven by attorney R P Oldham while crossing First Ave North at John Street. She was taken unconscious to Minor hospital at 8 30 a m. Oldham was charged with reckless driving and released on 100 dollar bail. Police say the car traveled about 15 mph as Oldham braked to avoid the girl.
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Warren School
Martha Bide
R. P. Oldham
First Ave. N
John St. Oldam
Pom
Oldham
David Miller
Minor Hospital
Wilson Day to Be Great Event
President Wilson returns to Shadow Lawn as Democrats anticipate a nationwide Wilson Day with meetings echoing the summer White House address. He heads to New York for Empire State outreach and Buffalo November 1 after a New York stop, with strong odds favoring a Democratic boost in Ohio on November 7.
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Robert J. Bender
United Press
Grafton
W. Va
Wilson
Shadow Lawn
Democracy
White House
New York
Empire State
Buffalo
New York City
Ohio
Explosion on West Side surface car injures lone woman
A blast on a West Side surface car at midnight in New York drives a woman passenger into panic. An unexploded piece of metal is found beside the car, with details unclear.
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New York
West Side
West Broadwy
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