Supreme Court Convention Law Raised in 1909 Debated
The article chronicles the 1909 judicial convention law and its impact on Supreme Court nominations, including clashes over presidential and legislative roles, who supported the Graves amendment, and the contrast between partisan and nonpartisan conventions. It notes potential restored primaries and the political stakes for 1912, with mention of officials and courts. It also recounts a waterfront gold shipment involving $2,000,000 in bullion from ships Victoria and Jeffreson, loaded into a rickety wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo A. Root
Senate
Graves
C. Will Shafer
Supreme Court
Court
Meigs
Hay
Supreme Bench
Tacoma
Judiciary
State Bar Association
Victoria
Nome
Jefferson
Skagway
Alaska-Pacific Co
Streetcars Ordered to Ease Seattle Traffic Surge
Superintendent A L Valentine says traffic has increased so much that Seattle Electric Co must provide more street cars immediately. Manager E E Potter pledges extra equipment for Ravenna Meridian and Phinney avenues. Gerrish Bros. advertise MCM Soap Seattle made in Woodlawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities
A. L. Valentine
Seattle Electric Co
E. E. Potter
Traction Company
Ravenna
Meridian
Phinney
Seattle
Gerrish Bros
Woodlawn
Red
Taft weighs Wright for Supreme Court seat
Washington dispatches report President Taft considers Daniel Thew Wright to fill a Supreme Court vacancy. Wright, a District of Columbia judge, previously sentenced labor leaders Gam Pers, Mitchell and Morrison to jail for contempt in the Buck’s store case. An address by Mabel Melnaac of Benton Harbor will be heard by graduate nurses and trainees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft Ia
Washington Dispatches
Daniel Thew Wright
Supreme Court
Wright
District of Columbia
Gompers, Mitchell
Morrison
Mabel Melnaac
Benton Harbor
Mich
Nuvaca’ National
Dynamite for Black Ruins Victoria Fire Scene
In Victoria British Columbia on October 28 a disastrous fire destroyed the heart of the business district. Walls lean, debris fills streets, and crowds gather as dynamite is used to bring down standing walls. Water hoses still battle the blaze, tram and telephone service disrupted.
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Victoria
B. C
Walla
Rulna
Contempt Proceedings Spark Blast Responsibility Dispute
The article reports a quarrel over who ordered a blast that connected Lake Washington and Lake Union. W I Bilger seeks answers after a restraining order. C J Erickson claims a government officer ordered it and denies guilt. Captain H G Williams says he was not served. Attorney T A Meade travels to Olympia to pursue action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Washington
Lake Union
W. l. Bilger
Judge Mitchell
Thurston County
C. J. Erickson
Erickson
H. G Williams
U. S
Neal Institute drink habit cure praised in letter
A Beattie area letter from Oct 10 1916 extols The Neal Institute three day cure for liquor addiction. It claims patients recover fully within three days, with testimonials and promise of a free booklet and references. The note, signed by a grateful relative, invites inquiries and cites Seattle contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weattie
Beattie
Frank
Hume
Nes! Institute
Neal Institute
East Howell St
16Th Av
Seattle
East
Ind
Cedar
Gatlin Institute
Co operative Piano Buying Plan Promises Lower Selling Costs
The George P. Bent Company proposes a cooperative buying scheme to reduce piano selling expenses by rewarding buyers who refer prospective purchasers. Buyers earn two percent credit for ten names over ten months, plus a five percent boost if those referrals purchase within three months. The plan avoids doorstep sales pressure and invites inquiries.
Complaint Withdrawn at Prosecutor Request in Fraud Case
Drewry M. Peeples former president of Guaranty Abstract & Title Co was arrested in connection with Peanueland frauds and will not face forgery charges as the case was diaplaned by Justice Gordon on Deputy Prosecutor Lundins motion at the witnesses request. Peeples still faces another forgery charge in superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drewry M. Peeples
Guaranty Abstract & Tithe Co
Peanue
Dia
Gordon
Lundin
Fred Carver
Peeples
Found Kinfolk Dead When He Returned Home
John Marsh a Haltimore man who struck it rich in Alaska twelve years ago learned on his Seattle return that his Baltimore kinfolk had all died in his absence. He found only one surviving brother born after his departure and plans to sell his mining interest before returning to Baltimore to live the rest of his days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marsh
Gold Fielda
Alaska
Seattle
Baltimore
Maryland
John
Marek
William R. Hoole
Northwest
Texas
Toledo envoy defends Japan pacific aims in stance
Oct 28 report quotes Kim of Toledo defending Japan as a peaceful power. He says Japan will not fight the United States, likening it to not fighting Mars, and praises Commodore Perry. He asserts Japan will build its material strength and maintains friendly ties with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Mihoo
Kim
Toledo
Pacific
Japan
United States
Commodore Perry
Geer Safe in Philippines After Hostile Tribe Attack
Mrs Vashil Geer wife of Earl Geer formerly of Seattle is alive and well in Zamboanga under U S troops protection. Her husband Earl Geer presumed dead in the Philippines along with three of their party. Also noted is the death of William R Hoole in Texas after years of health travel.
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Mra
Vashil Geer
Earl Geer
Seattle
Philippines
Ida Large
Blewett al
Geers
Mrs. Geer
United States
Zamboanga
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A. Ae
Rattan
Rocker
Carey Grocery
74Th St
North
Green
Little Johnny Jones
Beattle Theatre
McKintey Circle
Ladies of the G. A. R
42Nd St
Bruer-Williams Co
Fremont Av
Neal
Co-Operative Piano
George P. Bent Company
Geo. P. Bent Company the Factory Piano Store
Third Avenue
Kinsfolk
Whiteen Grocery
10Th
Mag, Geer
M. B. Fountain
Woodlawn Av
North 13
THE
Gauin
Queen Anne Ave
Seat
eTides
Second Ave
Union St
Pike
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