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August 27, 1926
Vashon Island News Record
Vashon, King County, Washington
What is this article about?
In Seattle, King County Sheriff Matt Starwich announces his retirement and endorses Under-Sheriff Archie Hutcheson as his successor, highlighting Hutcheson's 16 years of dedicated, honest service and cost-saving efforts.
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Starwich Endorses Hutcheson
As Logical Man For Sheriff
In a statement issued today in Seattle, Matt Starwich, Sheriff of King County said in part:
"I have given the best years of my life to service for King County and I want to take a rest. I am leaving the Sheriff's office for good. Before going away I want to tell the people about the loyalty of Archie Hutcheson, my Under-Sheriff.
"Archie has worked in the office for sixteen years and has been a most able assistant. He has been my aide in reducing the costs of operation in the Sheriff's office and always during the working hours of each day has been on the job at his desk, conscientiously protecting the interests of the taxpayers."
"I know that Archie Hutcheson is capable and honest. He is thoroughly familiar with every branch of the work and in my opinion is entitled to promotion."
"I feel that because of his ability he will make one of the best Sheriff's King County ever had."
As Logical Man For Sheriff
In a statement issued today in Seattle, Matt Starwich, Sheriff of King County said in part:
"I have given the best years of my life to service for King County and I want to take a rest. I am leaving the Sheriff's office for good. Before going away I want to tell the people about the loyalty of Archie Hutcheson, my Under-Sheriff.
"Archie has worked in the office for sixteen years and has been a most able assistant. He has been my aide in reducing the costs of operation in the Sheriff's office and always during the working hours of each day has been on the job at his desk, conscientiously protecting the interests of the taxpayers."
"I know that Archie Hutcheson is capable and honest. He is thoroughly familiar with every branch of the work and in my opinion is entitled to promotion."
"I feel that because of his ability he will make one of the best Sheriff's King County ever had."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Sheriff Endorsement
King County
Political Succession
Loyal Service
Retirement Announcement
What entities or persons were involved?
Matt Starwich
Archie Hutcheson
Where did it happen?
Seattle, King County
Story Details
Key Persons
Matt Starwich
Archie Hutcheson
Location
Seattle, King County
Event Date
Today
Story Details
Sheriff Matt Starwich retires after years of service and endorses Archie Hutcheson for sheriff, praising his loyalty, efficiency, honesty, and familiarity with the office.