Progressive Conference Signals Unity for State’s Reform Drive
Progressives from across Washington gathered in Seattle for the state conference, billed as the best attended in years. Je Hanson, a Progressive candidate for the United States, says the era of GOP leadership and Democratic split is ending, urging a unified push for human betterment and opposing hybrid party memberships.
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A Tale of Two Cities P Millionaie’s Row Cleveland Lawn
A Cleveland riverside patch on Euclid avenue shows lawn wear with bare spots around which notices appear. In Boston on Commonwealth avenue a similar problem prompts a courteous appeal rather than command, and the lawn is recovering as residents help with seed.
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The Murder of a Human Soul in a Married Life
A newspaper commentary questions a divorce case where a husband, driven by greed and neglect, starved his wife of affection while providing money and goods. The piece condemns the emotional abuse as the true crime and critiques the man’s legal handling as a crime against humanity. It cites a case of a man from East who divorced amid scandal and urges a change in business attitudes toward cashing standard oil checks.
Clean Your Liver With Cascarets Headache Relief
An ad promotes Cascarets to cure headaches by stimulating the liver and bowels. It claims a ten cent box clears the head and keeps the stomach sweet with regular digestion, suggesting relief by morning and months of improved wellbeing. The copy mentions children also needing Cascarets.
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The Seattle Star Laugh Department Snippet
A collage of humorous exchanges and light notices from The Seattle Star's humor page. Jokes touch on shop talk, family budgets, doings at a bridge game, a civic pie plant idea, and quips about romance, manners, and modern fashion.
Lister Takes Hart To Task Over Regents at State College
Olympia April 16 Gov Lister criticizes Lieut Gov Hart for appointing two regents during the governor’s absence and says he will name the adjutant general successor within days. He does not reveal the appointee.
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Thief Breaks Window Loots Gems in Broadway Jewelry Heist
A thief threw a brick through a Broadway jewelry store window in New York, grabbing 16000 dollars in gems before fleeing in an awaiting automobile.
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The Dingo Debate in Animal History
The dingo of Australia prompts debate over wild versus domesticated status. Some scholars claim native origin, others say Malays brought him centuries ago from Asia. Dingoes stand about two feet tall and threaten sheep flocks, prompting ongoing efforts by sheep owners to exterminate them.
Johnson Leads Nome in All Alaska Sweepstakes Race
John Johnson holds a about 25 mile lead over Scotty Allen and Fred Ayer as they race toward Nome in the All Alaska sweepstakes with a $3,000 purse at stake.
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Defender for the charged urged in Missouri governor’s era
Letters to The Star discuss electing a public defender for all charged with crime. A Missouri governor championed the idea years ago, but passage seems unlikely due to lawmakers’ professional interests and tendency to shield their own work. The writer notes a 30-year practice witnessing injustices.
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Council at large ok under present system
The Star letters criticize Seattle’s system praising ward reps and urging a revision plus call for tax relief. BE. B. WELLER condemns 15 percent delinquency interest on local improvements and general taxes as excessive and unjust. Detective Lewis La Place in San Francisco wounded a burglar during an attempted stop.
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Cheap Dental Work Promises Low Prices and Painless Results
An Albany ad for dental services touts low prices from $3.50 to $8 for porcelain and gold crowns, silver fillings at 60 cents, and gold fillings from $1.90. It claims painless work, free examinations, and urges customers to compare with rivals, located at Second Floor People’s Bank Building, Albany.
Seattle campaign seeks funds for more juvenile play spaces
The Seattle Recreation and Playground League launched a fundraising drive to create additional play areas for youths across the city. The slogan proclaims more than 20 000 boys in Seattle have no place to play ball.
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Doctor Injured in Motorcycle Collision at Friday Harbor
Anacortes Washington April 16 Dr C Sandwith severely injured in a collision at Friday Harbor as his motorcycle struck a wagon, details limited.
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