Daugherty Not Omnipotent Says Open Shop Debate
A New York column accuses Attorney General Daugherty of overstepping by using federal power to force an open shop. The piece argues the government lacks authority to mandate labor or union rules and cites the Transportation Act recognizing unions in wage rate determinations. It laments Daugherty’s intrusion into labor policy and urges constitutional limits on federal power.
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Daugherty
New York
Daugh
Congress
United States
State University Voters urged to judge on university needs
The piece urges State University voters to consider the universitys growth needs for funds guidance and oversight before the September primary. It notes alumni support for Raymond N a graduate running for the $4th senatorial district and references census figures and demographics including Japanese residents in Hawaii and relocations, all in a period voice.
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Uni
E University
Nemeive
Raymond N
Ceee Oweat Gebie
Jon
Hawaii
Japan
California
House
Marcel’s Anniversary as Marcel Wave Sets Beauty Standard
A French inventor Marcel marks 50 years since creating the Marcel wave, praised as a shortcut to fame and wealth. The piece blends cosmetics lore with musings on self-control and living by law, citing Tennyson and modern beauty ideals while hinting at personal fortune.
Get These Men Together In Washington War Talk
Congressman Hull voices criticism in Washington over wartime procurement costs at Bethlehem Steel and Locomotive Works. Senator Cooper questions why big business profits from the war are not used to fund the soldier bonus. The column links naval affairs with wartime spending and comments on national attitudes.
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Hull
Iowa
House
Naval Affairs
Washington
Bethlehem Steel Co
Cooper
Capitol
Building Houses to Endure and War Profiteering Talk
Rufus H. Gray recalls 73 years in a Boston home and questions lasting strength of modern houses. He notes a Seattle collapse and argues against militarism by linking war profits to soldiers. Senator Capper criticizes profiteering in wartime and urges accountability.
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Rufus H. Gray
Boston
Seattle
France
Capper
Kan
Bellevue Doesn't Need Ferry Says Local Taxpayer
A Bellevue resident argues that King County ferries lost money and with modern roads, a ferry is unnecessary. The writer recalls past ferry use to Medina and notes buses or launches would suffice, emphasizing tax savings for Bellevue.
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the Star
King County
Bellevue
Leach
Medina
Ewell
Téth St
Woman Voters Denounce Mrs Axtell in Open Letter
An open letter records women denouncing Mrs Axtell for alleged past refusals to support suffragists and for campaign tactics. The signer Mrs Edgar Blair questions her fitness and accuses her associate Malden of Ku Klux Klan meetings in his office.
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the Star
Axtell
Malden
Ku Klux Klan
Fice
Washington, D. G C
Poindexter
Washington
Edgar Blair
Labor Will Lose in Election With Poindexter Set
The Star argues that organized labor will be the loser in the primary and fall contests as Poindexter is seen as the Republican nominee in a split opposition. It contends the Old Guard favors Poindexter, while Griffitha Lamping Axtell oppose, and it foresees a November fight where Poindexter benefits from a divided opposition.
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Poindexter
United States
Old Guard
Griffitha
Lamping
Axtell
Dill
Democratic Party
James Duncan
Double Crossing in Washington Labor Politics
An analysis of labor leader William M. Short and his manipulation to back and then repudiate a woman candidate for the U S Senate. The piece traces pre convention tactics, caucus control, and the shift after the Bremerton federation event, ending with Short urged by Lamping to enter the race and a newspaper report of Short advised to refrain from activity.
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the Star
United States Senate
Washington State Federation of Labor
Bremerton
William M. Short
Axtell
Colonel Lamping
State Federation
Short
Labor Federation
Ths
Progressive
Lamping
Political turmoil as candidates clash in progressive race
In this political turmoil a trio of progressive candidates contend with position, as Mr Short attempts to control the field and engineer withdrawals. Judge Griffiths resists manipulation while a woman candidate faces pressure, and Labor interests seem at risk amid the shifting alliances. Jean Stovel supplies the account from Hoge Annex.
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Mra. Axtell
Austin FE. Griffiths
Short
Griffiths
Judge Griffiths
Newberryiam
Mr. Short
Jean Stovel
Hoge Annex
Woody Attacks County Ring
The Star condemns King County governance citing lavish salaries in the purchasing department and docks and railroads payrolls. It notes five Sullivan family members on the payroll and large costs for a small rail spur, county garage operations, and hospital payrolls, arguing many county vehicles could be dispensed with to cut costs.
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Balter
King County
Department of Docks and Railroads
Sullivanes
John Anderson
Seattle
Letter from Awvridge Mann on miners strike and trade
A letter from Awvridge Mann discusses ending miners’ strike hardship and cooperation. He notes coal reserves, domestic production, and concerns about trade, transportation, and prices. He urges fairness through the Golden Rule and reflects on national self sufficiency and labor unity.
Waste in King county drainage and county projects criticizes officials
A candidate decries county mismanagement detailing $52 978 61 spent on drainage district prework with no construction and cites large sums for attorneys and engineers. He flags Sand Point aviation field and the Willows farm as wasteful, calls for tax relief, budget cuts, abolition of sinecures, contract road work, wage fairness, and quarterly financial disclosures.
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Frank Paul
South District
Sand Point
Willows
Redmond
Paul
McFarlane
Jones
King County
Municipal League
Einstein Theory Refracts Language and Thought
The piece argues that Einstein theory reshapes science and language, suggesting the universe would require new words to describe even simple ideas. It notes the need for fresh terms like Euclid straight and stat pound and admits Einstein has not yet settled the full case.
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Wong
Euclid
Logatchewsky
Wemann
Learn a Word Everyday Heterogeneous
Daily vocabulary entry defines heterogeneous as differing in kind and possessing unlike characteristics. Traces origin to Greek meaning other race or kind and explains usage with an example about laws and population diversity.
Election pledge from candidate for county commissioner
A candidate pledges to cut county expenses and commit full energy to implementing savings if elected commissioner. The speech emphasizes many cost-cutting approaches and the determination to apply effort toward fiscal reforms.
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Germany
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Labor
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