Rise of the Insurgent faction in U.S. politics
Mark Sullivan traces the insurgent movement from its 1909 origins to its clash with standpatters in Congress. The piece recounts key battles over rules under Cannon, Taft era politics, and the spread of the term stand pat coined by Marcus Hanna during McKinley campaigns.
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Mark Sullivan
United States
Congress
Cannon
Bren Taft
Ufe
Pat
Marcus A. Hanna
Mark
McKinley
Hanna
Hillman case widens as books seized in Tacoma raid
United States Deputy Marshals seize 33 Hillman shark transaction ledgers from the Times building. District Attorney Elmer E. Todd vows action, while Hillman appeals to judge Donworth to shield items from the federal grand jury. Grand jury probes Hillman affairs with about 50 witnesses expected this week.
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Hillman
United States
Elmer E. Todd
Tacoma
Seattle
Federal Grand Jury
C. D. Hillman
Fred Burch
Danworth
United States Court
Donworth
Times
Todd
Boston Harbor
Birmingham
Smith, Manning
Jepson
Lathe
Devenpeck
Burch
Federal Court
Edward D. Manning
B. Smith
James Jepson
Manning
Smith
Cogger Murder Probe Favors Robbery Motive
Police pursue a theory that Bryan Cogger was murdered and robbed by yeggs after a drinking event. A former employee discharged by Cogger and a witness describe a tall man in a black suit seen with Cogger as investigators seek clues. Coroner notes multiple wounds suggest a personal grudge or fear of prosecution rather than professional killing.
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Cogger
Ten
Brown
Bryan Cogger
Coyle
Main and
May Ws
Mra
Young Hunt
Colman Dock
Hunt
Stevens Hotel
Snyder
Urged By Wives Two Men Die In Duel Near Pelham Georgia
In Georgia near Pelham two men met in a pistol duel over a feud tied to a marriage. Charles John Merchant and his rival stepped to the road, exchanged shots, and both were killed while two wives served as the sole witnesses.
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Charles John Merchant
Pelham
Tate
Merchant
Boy Mayor Having Time of His Life at Arcade
Max the boy mayor enjoys a wild morning at the Arcade dance hall. He boasts of joy rides and lawless action while acknowledging no policy limits. Dr Crichton analyzes a mysterious substance sold there as authorities ponder if it qualifies as beer.
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Max
Arcade
Earth Stdall
Seattle
Walter Wears Pink Pajamas Sparks Hotel Pension Incident
A hotel quarrel ends with a tenant calling police after Walter Wears Pink Pajamas is accused of making a tart remark. Sergeant Dagner notes Walter admitted to admiring the pajamas in his room. the judge approved a warning to curb the conduct.
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Couse
Walter
Warmh
Pauline
Walte
Dagner
Gordon
Garbage Grab Returns as Seattle Plans Fees
Improvement clubs mobilize as Pred Sawyer and the finance committee prepare to push again a plan to make homeowners pay for city garbage. The East Side Improvement and Commercial Club will monitor the meeting at 10 o clock in the council rooms, with many clubs urged to attend and protest.
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Sawyer
Seattle
Finance Committee
The
East Side Improvement and Commercial Club of
Ballard
The Language of the Postage Stamp Love Map
A playful guide explains stamp positions as coded messages of affection. It lists various corners and orientations with meanings like I love you, I am engaged, or Yes, including warnings about jealousies and parental objections.
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Cynthia Grey
Lorimer Probe Delayed As Senators Reach Chicago
In Chicago on September 22 the Lorimer investigation faces a postponed start as Senators Bulkeley and Frazier have not yet arrived to begin hearings.
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Chicago
Bulkeley
Frazier
Lorimer Investigation Committee
Man and Wife Burn to Death in Cottage
J J Morgan and his wife Anna died in a cottage fire near the Hollywood Los Angeles line. The couple were found burned to cinders side by side in their bed as investigators cooled the ruins.
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Hollywood
Cal
J. J. Morgan
Anna
Los Angeles-Hollywood
Bluffton in mourning after two electric cars wreck
Bluffton indiana is in mourning as nineteen residents were killed when two electric cars collided near Kingsland yesterday. All business is suspended.
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Bluffton
Ind
Kingsland
Constable Sues to ID Slain Man at Altaville Hotel
In Angels Camp California on Sept 22 Constable Cosgrove seeks the identity of a man he shot and killed after the suspect confessed to killing a man near San Mateo and using a shotgun to resist arrest. The deceased is believed to be Gus Reibe a Finn.
Candidates to speak at Latona station gathering
Judge Black and candidate W W Black join Democrat against Humphrey alongside State Senator George Cotterill for a Latona station event tonight. The public is invited regardless of political affiliations. John Kensley, tearful after burning his Hillman City home for lack of permit, vows to avoid liquor again. Judge Gordon gave him a chance.
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W. W. Black
Congress
Humphrey
George Cotterill
Latona Station
John Kensley
Hillman City
Judge Gordon
Three Bandit Suspects Hustled by Armed Posse Across City
Armed posses from detective offices and patrols scour Beacon Hill and Rainier Valley after three men suspected of planning a train robbery near Argo station. They were linked to a Tourist bar hold up last night. A chase led toward Rainier Valley, with police warning deputies to stay alert for armed fugitives.
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Beacon Hill
Rainier Valley
Oregon & Washington
Argo Station
le Gate
Notable Washington Historical Facts From Early Statehood
A summary of notable early Washington figures and facts: George Turner of Spokane as the sole non Republican senator. 75 constitutional convention delegates representing 24 nativity groups with only one native Washingtonian. John R. Rogers the only Democrat elected governor and the only two term governor who died in his second year. D S Maynard Seattle pioneer with many roles in the 1850s. H L Yesker first King County auditor and later county commissioner, lumberman, merchant, and wharf owner. King County named for Vice President William R King who ran with Franklin Pierce.
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Washington
George Turner
Spokane
John R. Rogers
D. S. Maynard
Seattle
H. L. Yesker
King County
William R. King
Pierce
Miley Found Guilty in Assault Case Against Morrison
The state verdict finds Luke Miley guilty of third degree assault for shooting Re Morrison last May. He faces up to $1,000 fine or one year in prison or both.
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Luke Miley
RE. Morrison
Mabel King Hones Act Despite Ailment In City Show
Mabel King acted to fight a cold by drinking a pint of whiskey and performing for a crowd. Patrolman Rooney halted the scene and she paid $10 to the city treasury for the privilege of breaking up the cold.
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Mabel King
Mabel
Rooney
Local man thought he was a cop after drinking
Thought he was a policeman EK Williams dallied with gin rickies and threatened two Alaska minors with arrest before Patrolman Donlan intervened. Judge Gordon ordered about $10 plus costs as the sanction for Williams and release.
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EK. F. Williams
Williams
Alaska
Donlan
Gordon
Eight Feet Tall but He Got Pickled in Jail
In Portland on September 22 Charles Newland a sheepherder eight feet tall and weighing 212 pounds awoke in a city jail and demanded an instant trial on drunkenness. It took eight men to lift him into the patrol wagon as officers noted his size.
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Portland
Charles Newland
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Collier's Weekly
Ogger
Yeggs
Sam
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HI Gill
Max Wardall
Miss Hiram
United Press
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Miley
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