Supreme Court ruling forces cities to pay liquor license tax
The Washington Supreme Court ruled Seattle must turn over 10 percent of liquor license revenues to the state treasury. The decision, likely affecting Aberdeen and nearly all cities, reverses a lower court ruling and guides future collections from liquor licenses statewide.
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Supreme Court of the State
Seattle
Aberdeen
Supreme Court of
Supreme Court
Dalton
Stratton
Superior Court
Fairhaven
Whatcom
Melfa Mother Credits Cure for Baby’s Cold
In winter 1902 a Virginia mother recounts using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after a neighbor praised it for curing a neighbor's child. She reports her own baby recovered from a dreadful cold with the remedy and urges others to try it. Sold by all druggists.
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Virginia
John E. Harmon
Melfa Station
Chamberlain
Springer Reopens Boat Yard at Wishkah Street
N. W. Springer resumes boat building business at the foot of Wishkah street offering estimates and contracts for boats of any type. Boats for rent available with prior arrangement for Sunday use.
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N. W. Springer
New Place
Wishkah Street
School Warrants Called for Payment by County Treasurer
County treasurer Weatherwax announces payment of all unpaid school warrants issued prior to the listed numbers on designated funds. Warrants ceased bearing interest on Feb 28 and will be paid on presentation at the county treasurer's office.
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Weatherwax
Attorney General Finds Warburton Tax Bill Constitutional
Stratton an attorney general opinion concludes the Warburton tax commission bill is constitutional with caveats. He notes the constitution limits legislature not grants power and urges reading all provisions together while raising doubts about using certifed values as prima facie for corporate versus individual property. The opinion says removing objectionable provisions would leave the act potentially constitutional.
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Stratton
State Senate
Warburton Tax Commission
Tax Commission
W. B. Stratron
Mrs Simpson Seeks Ballard’s Snow Liniment
Mrs A I Simpson of Knoxville Tennessee writes on June 10 1899 that after trying Hot Springs baths for sciatic rheumatism she finds greater relief from Ballard’s Snow Liniment and sends a $1 post office order for a large bottle by Southern Express sold by W B Paine Co.
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A. I. Simpson
Craig St
Knoxville
Tenn
Hot Springs
Ark
Ballard
Southern Express
W. B. Paine & Co
Free United States Map Offer From Portland Office
The Illinois Central Railroad in Portland Oregon offers free mounted wall maps of the United States plus Cuba and Porto Rico. Send ten cents in stamps to prepaid postage and receive one by return mail. Address B H Trumbull 142 Third Street Portland Oregon.
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Ilinois Central Railroad
Portland
Oregon
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
St. Paul
Omaha
St.Louis
B. H. Trumbull
Third Street
Mrs Petersen Endorses Ballard’s Horehound Syrup
Mrs C Petersen of Topeka Kansas testifies that Ballard’s Horehound Syrup never failed to satisfy her and is her favorite remedy. She claims it quickly cures coughs and colds and is pleasant in taste. W R Paine & Co offer 25 50 and 1.00 dollar bottles.
Rockefeller Telegrams a Mystery in Washington Rumor
The article surveys claims that John D Rockefeller sent telegrams to nine senators protesting anti trust legislation. It notes mixed newspaper reactions from Chicago and Louisville and mentions Senator Aldrich and a possible White House origin. Many sources doubt the telegrams and call for investigation while acknowledging Rockefeller’s influence on reform debates.
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John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Chicago Record-Herald
The
Chicago Chronicle
Hanna
the Chronicle
Standard Oil
Louisville Courier-Journal
Henry Watterson
Courier- Journal
Brooklyn Citizen
Standard Oil Company
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Rockefellers
John JD. Rockefeller
Citizen
Brooklyn
Roosevelt
Washington
San Francisco Examiner
New York World
Hale
J. D. Rockefeller Jr
W. H. Rogers
Walter Jennings
William Rockefeller
C. R. Archibald
White House
World
Nelson
Senate
Congress
Bryan
Tragedy Averted by New Discovery for Coughs
Mrs W Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio recounts pneumonia and a severe cough that worsened until Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption was used. She credits the medicine with saving her son and notes it as a sure cure for coughs colds and lung diseases. Trial bottles are free with purchase.
Notice to Bus and Express Drivers Warned on Train Stop Safety
Complaint cites passengers annoyed by drivers not following rules at train meetings. Drivers must stay behind the designated wire and clear platform edges while passengers board or alight. Violators will be treated as trespassers and fined. F A Boupreart Agent NipraCo.
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F. A. Boupreart
Agt
N.p.ry.co
For Sale or Exchange of Holt County Land
1440 acres of unimproved prairie land in Holt county Nebraska 60 miles from the Missouri river. Suitable for corn wheat oats rye alfalfa or bluegrass. Lots range from 8 to 150 acres each with clear title. Will exchange part or all for Washington or Oregon property. Address A. B. Newer Seattle Box 818. 1lm-F
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Holt County
Nebraska
Missouri River
Washington
Oregon
Seattle
Goldman's Seattle Wedding Gifts Ad
Local ad notes Goldman’s store in Seattle offering cut glass and silver wedding gifts.
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Goldman's
Seattle
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J.D. Rockefeller
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RAND
Wolff
Geo. J. Wolff
I. Harris & Sons
Geo. Fisher
Heron Street
Becker Bros
O. N. Sullivan
Od1
Elma Hotel
Elma
Alden’s
Shaw & Morrison Booksellers & Stationers
Herow St
J. S. Coxey
Furniture and House Outfitter
Universal
WM. Griggs
EI Man
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