When Killing Is Not a Crime
Two Shaker colony members in Florida face murder trials after a terminally ill patient died by chloroform given to end her suffering. The case sparks nationwide debate on mercy, religion, and the law as readers weigh moral questions and God’s nature. The second item notes a Commerce Department tax study showing variants in nominal rates but similar actual taxes, with low assessments driving tax dodging and revenue concerns.
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Florida
Department of Commerce and Labor
Death of Col. William F. Prosser in Seattle
The Seattle area mourns Col. William F. Prosser, a Tennessee native and former U S congressman who founded Prosser WA, served as Yakima County auditor, helped frame the state constitution, edited the Washington Historical Magazine, and most recently was city treasurer of Seattle.
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William F. Prosser
Seattle
Washington
Tennessee
Prosser
Yakima County
Col. Prosser
Washington Historical Magazine
Across Continent in 97 Hours Rail Record
The Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railway set a new long distance run between Tacoma and New York in 97 hours and 40 minutes. A special silk laden train carrying $2,000,000 worth of Orient silk achieved the feat, beating the previous record by 2 hours 15 minutes.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Railway
Tacoma
New York
Trade Outlook Bright in Pacific Northwest Fall
Trade conditions in the Pacific Northwest look brighter this fall with abundant crops boosting money flow. Banks report improved collections and overall outlook cited as encouraging across regions.
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Pacific Northwest
Astor Bride Plans Frugal Wardrobe For Off Season
The bride said she would not buy a trousseau now as it is between seasons. She will manage with six new dresses eight pew hats seven opera cloaks three wraps and eight opera gowns until fall. Exclaims how economical such a wife would be.
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Astor
Trousseau
State Capital reports on reduced Spokane Inland valuation
Public Service Commission cuts Spokane Inland railroad value by 2 million dollars. Statewide steam road valuation totals 345,165,646, up 87,759,882 from last year. October bond coupons total nearly 26,000 from six permanent school funds investments. State board of control lists food prices butter 29¢ lb cheese 1 54¢ lb meats 8 to 11¢. Real estate values revised to 692,813,694 with 384,462,335 in town lots and 398,367,359 in land and improvements. Education official notes two term limit repeal for county superintendents. Industrial Insurance chairman says national interest in Washington labor act progress.
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State Board of Control
Tax Commission
H. B. Dewey
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