Washington Mobilizes Against Lorimer Allies in Senate Fight
The piece denounces 22 congressmen who voted mileage graft and highlights Jones of Washington and Humphrey of Washington. It urged uniting behind Hanson to defeat Jones, claiming only six of the 22 remain in politics and urging Washington voters to back Hanson as a clear anti Jones vote.
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Lorimer
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Police Doggie Growl At Pete Sparks Local Stand Raid Fear
James F Conton trains two Airedale police dogs at 1001 Pike st to guard his fruit and cigar stand after raids by youths. Plumber Pete McLaughlin at Wingfield hotel says the dogs bite him passing the stand. Officer Olmstead advises muz zle to calm the animals.
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Pike St. Conton
Griffiths
Conion
Pete McLaughlin
Wingfield
Frank Olmstead
Olmstead
Conlon
Mclaughlin
Moore Theatre to Open Never Say Die Two Nights
Nat Goodwin stars in the American and London success Never Say Die at the Moore theatre for two nights starting Tuesday November 3. The revival, a W H Post comedy, enjoyed a year on the Apollo stage in London and ran throughout last season in the United States.
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Nat Goodwin
London
Moore Theatre
W. H. Post
Apollo Theatre
Public figures clash over progressive label in 1910 race
In 1910 Poindexter pursued a progressive bid while W L Lorimer denounced Bob La Follette, Robert La Follette, Cummins and other progressive Republicans as the laughing stock of congress. He now presents himself to voters as a progressive Republican.
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W. Lorimer Jones
Bob la Follette
Senator Borah
Cummins
Congress
Seattle Woman Brings To Star Copy Of War Time Southern Paper
A Seattle resident delivers a copy of the Memphis Bulletin dated July 25 1864 to The Star. The article reprints Confederate era editorials and contrasts Union and Confederate loyalties while noting wartime censorship and press pressure. It draws parallels to European papers and comments on the Union siege of Vicksburg.
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Germain
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Hooker, Milroy & Co
Vicksburg Daily Citizen
Europe
London
Berlin
Citizen
Star Office
L. A. Samuelson
Mine disaster Toll Rises to 56 in Roy alton Franklin county
Nine more bodies were recovered from the Franklin county mine at Roy alton raising the total to 56. Fears remain that additional victims may be found as search efforts continue and others are missing.
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Hearin
Ill
Franklin County
Royalton
Great New Pastor Honored At Queen Anne Methodist Church
A reception will honor Dr George Carroll King new pastor of Queen Anne Methodist Episcopal Church and Dr G A Landon new district superintendent. The event is set for Friday evening and all church members and friends are invited.
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George Carroll King
Queen Anne Methodist Episcopal Church
G. A. Landon
Doctor Called To Operate On Local Youth In Tolt
Dr. B T Trueblood was called to Tolt Washington to operate on Arthur Hjertoos 21 son of Mr and Mrs Hjertoos. The young man has suffered from pleurisy for six months. Dr Trueblood consulted with local physician Dr W W Cheney of Falls City.
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Tolt Tolt
Wash
B. T Trueblood
Tolt
Arthur Hjertoos
A. Hjertoos
W. W. Cheney
Falls City
Lancashire man earns war service record in brief front voyage
A Lancashire man enlisted and sailed to the front on Thursday. He was wounded on the firing line the next Monday and returned to England for hospitalization the following Thursday.
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London
Lancashire
England
Best Laxative For Children in Monticello Ad
An old advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild no opiate laxative for infants. It promises gentle action, pleasant taste, and urges readers to obtain a free trial bottle by writing to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
Belgian Peasants Carry On With War Near Forts
Report from London dated October 30 notes Belgian peasants grow daily accustomed to conflict. Observers say people continue routine labor amid forts and batteries with children playing, women maintaining homes, and men tending small plots while trenches are dug for the military.
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London
Belgium
Human Wardrobes in London After North Sea Torpedoing
Three British cruisers were torpedoed in the North Sea and the Dutch steamer Titan rescued scores of exhausted and nearly naked British sailors. Natives of Vollendam, many Vollendammers aboard, wore abundant clothing and several had seven pairs of trousers. One generous Dutchman provided pants for six British sailors.
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London
North Sea
Titan
Vollendam
Prohibition Ballot Initiative in Washington Aims to End Illicit Liquor Trade
A paid advertisement argues Initiative Measure No. 3 will eliminate Blind Pigs Boot Leggers and illegal Drug Stores by requiring a 25 cent permit from the County Auditor to ship in two quarts of whiskey or 12 bottles of beer every 20 days. Permits must be registered and accompany shipments, with rail carriers barred without proper papers. The measure, proponents say, will deter illicit outlets and promote a sober generation.
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Prohibition
Dry
Washington
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