White says demo fund small one under two million
George White, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, told Senate slush fund investigators he tentatively fixed two million dollars for the Cox Roosevelt campaign and denied plans to raise five to ten million. Republicans fear Cox would testify if allowed, so they may not summon him. Democrats say they can prove their case without Cox on the stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LL. C. Martin
Chicago
George White
Democratic National Committee
Senate
Cox Roosevelt
White
Cox
Senate Committee
Michigan gubernatorial race narrows to Campbell vs Roesbeck
Detroit Sept 1 Milo D Campbell leads A J Roesbeck by about 2900 votes on complete returns in the republican gubernatorial nomination race. State primaries were held Tuesday with light democratic turnout as former Governor Woodbridge stood unopposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Midh
Michigan
Milo D. Campbell
A. J. Roesbeck
Woodbridge
Motorcycle patrols already in use in King County
Candidate Matt Starwich notes that a county motorcycle patrol has long operated in King County. He cites existing units and fixed posts at Enumclaw North Bend Tait Skykomish Burton Vashon Island Black Diamond and Newcastle as efficient components of the sheriff s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County
Shertiffs
Matt Starwich
Seattle
Starwich
Sheriff's Office
Enumclaw
North Bend
Tait
Skykomish
Burton
Vashon Island
Black Diamond
Newcastle
Salvation Army Names New Pacific Province Commander
Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. J. W. Cousins will be welcomed as the new provincial officers in charge of the Salvation Army’s work in the Northern Pacific province. They assume duties at the Seattle citadel on Fifth Avenue and Washington Street. Colonel Cousins previously led Army activities across Arizona New Mexico Utah and Colorado from Denver. His new territory covers Washington Oregon and Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Seattle
Salvationists
J. W. Cousins
Northern
Pacific
Fifth Ave
Washington St
Cousins
T. W. Scott
Arizona
New Mexico
Utah
Colorado
Denver
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
County Institute Opens Sessions 42nd annual session opens with 600 teachers
The 42nd annual session of the county institute opened at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning with 600 King county teachers in attendance. A three day session is planned. County schools start next Tuesday and about 16,000 children in the county outside Seattle are expected. Thomas E. Hulse will direct the session with Dr. Thomas M. Balliet and other educators delivering lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Institute
King County
Seattle
Thomas E. Hulse
Thomas M. Balliet
New York College of Education
Dairyman Scalded by Boiler Blast in Portland
Paul Eckelman president and joint owner of the Riverview dairy was severely burned when a sterilizing boiler exploded at the plant early this morning. He was scalded head to foot with flesh severely burned in places, and may die from his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Paul Eckelman
Riverview Dairy
Eckelman
Engine Hits Auto Injures Man and Wife in Idaho Crash
Inkom, Idaho, a light engine struck and demolished an auto carrying Brewster and his wife of San Francisco. Both were seriously injured and transported to Pocatello General Hospital by special train. Brewster is a traveling salesman for Buckingham Hecht Shoe Co.
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Pocatelia
Idaho
Brewster
San Francisco
Inkom
Here
General Hospital
Pocatello
Buckingham & Hecht Shoe Company
Samuel Shortridge Secures Republican Senate Nomination
Samuel Shortridge wins the Republican nomination for United States senator. Wad Shore, Wal here manager, conceded the nomination today in Angeles on Sept 1. National political implications loom as the candidate gains party backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeles
Samuel Shortridge
United States
Wad Shore
A. J. Walhere
Cox’s Western Manager Builds Push for Secretary Cox
Senator Key Pittman has been chosen to handle Western states for Cox for President. He notes his wife Mrs. Pittman accompanies the Pittmans on travels through the West. Pittman, long a naval affairs ally, helped secure a separate Pacific fleet and aims for victory for Ohio’s governor Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key Pittman
Cox-for-President
Pittman
Pittmans
Ohio
Cox
Pacific Coast
Naval Affairs Committee
Senate
Pacific
Rivalry fuels Renton campaign for prosecuting attorney
In Renton last night a Republican meeting featured sharp exchanges between incumbent Fred C. Brown and challenger Malcolm Douglas. Douglas blasted Brown on court house liquor scandal handling and costs, challenging his record and cost of trips to Chicago New York and Washington to gather evidence. Brown countered by questioning Douglas trial experience and frequency of criminal cases tried.
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Renton
Fred C. Brown
Malcolm Douglas
Mr. Brown
Douglas
Court House
Brown
Furt
Chicago
New York
Washington
Alexander Defaults to C. J. Griffin in National Championship
Forest Hills N Y Sept 1 Fred B Alexander of New York defaulted to Clarence J Griffin of San Francisco in the third round of the national singles championship. Dean Mathey of New York also defaulted to Wallace F Johnson of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Hills
N. Y
Fred B. Alexander
New York
Clarence J. Griffin
San Francisco
Dean Mathey
Wallace F. Johnson
Philadelphia
Ice Machine Fire Quieted by Police Sergeant
Police Sergeant F. Fuqua stopped at Hovey's Union Market at Pike and Stewart early Wednesday and extinguished a blaze ignited by the ice machine belt. The incident ended with the machine burning out and no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Fuqua
Hovey
Union Market
Pike Pl
Stewart St
Laborer J. G. Smith First Booked in September
J G Smith aged 39 a laborer became the first man booked in September after boarding a cargo of liquor and running afoul of the law at 12 20 a m at the corner of Third avenue and University street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Smith
Smith
Third Ave
University St
Teen violator loses license after high speed chase
Theo R. Martin, 16, a post office messenger, sped on Rainier Avenue near the ball park. Officer A J Hill halted the chase and later reported to the public utilities committee, which revoked the youth's license after booking at central station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. R. Martin
A. J. Hill
Cer Hill
Martin
Stiky Tallman Ave
Hill
Rainier Ave
Ball Park
Central Station
Public Utilities Committee
Missing Relative Lawrence Larsen Sought by Family in Yakima
Relatives report Lawrence Larsen has been out of contact for over two years. He is about 45, with black hair tinged with grey, blue eyes, and sharp features. Mrs. Hattie Larsen requests any information to Box 1114 Yakima Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Larsen
Hattie Larsen
Yakima
Wash
Rail freight rate rise announced slight by railroad official
A tabulation of freight rate increases by the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul traffic department shows only a very slight rise in prices of essentials. H B Earling vice president notes the increase will be minimal. Seattle railroad officials say the boost will have no appreciable effect on living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
H. B. Earling
Seattle
Helander Pleads Not Guilty in Tide Flats Murder
Charles Helander denied the charge of murdering Charles Johnson in a shanty on the tide flats ten days earlier. Police say the men argued over a jug of whisky. Helander is represented by Attorney George Olson in superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Helander
Charlies Helander
Charles Johnson
Tide Flats
Helander
George Olson
Choosing Em for a Blue Sky Law Committee Names
President Hedges considers chamber members for a state blue sky law drafting committee following a report by R E K Morgan of the better business bureau. Funeral services for Capt. Patrick J Butler held at Our Lady of Good Help Church. Butler a Seattle resident for 83 years and retired skipper survived by his widow and two daughters. Quicksilver production in 1919 totaled 21 348 flasks, down 11 535 from 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
8. H. Hedges
Chamber
Audi A
R. EK. Morgan
Better Business Bureau
Church of Our Lady of Good Help
Patrick J. Butler
Donovan
Captain Butler
Seattle
Mra
Margaret Butler
Gertrude Warfield
California
Abbie Halstead
United States
They Rode For That Night at Ventines with Outlaw Tales
Henry Porter recalls 1894 Mexico City ballroom scene described by Al Jennings. Bill Porter and Frank Porter join Jumbo Rector to the Hotel de Republic ball where a insult to a Spaniard leads to a duel with a knife. Rector intervenes, lifting Porter to safety as the crowd scatters.
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al Jennings
Star
Hotel de Republic
Mexico City
Henry— Mill Porter
Frank
Porter
Don
Bill
Rector
Henry
Regulation belted styles with patch pockets and plaits
Full lined and half lined effects feature cord tucking rows of buttons and narrow belts. They appear in regulation belted styles with patch pockets and plaits in stated colorings.
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Campbell
Strong
Senator
Mrs
Enliven Renton
Alexander
C. J. Griffin
Eastern Star Social Club
Social Club of
O. B
H. D. Michener
17Th Ave
N. E
Bureau of Missing Relatives
Ventines
x-Bands
Welles Purgro
Till
Bil
Frederick & Nelson
Autumn
STORS
Pownstairs
STORD
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