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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
2
A Tacoma morning paper editor discusses Alexander Hamilton and the federal constitution. The editor notes a misreading about eligibility for the presidency and recalls that naturalized citizens were once allowed to hold the office.
Chicago citizens advocate whipping post for highwaymen. The piece compares to a hare cooking recipe and argues the lash would rot out, not wear out, given the current police department.
The Pittsburg Post suggests a smokeward device can fit any locomotive reducing fireman workload sparks and tubes fouling while cutting fuel and smoke. One test shows 20 percent fuel saving another shows near 9 percent. Railroads failing to stop nuisance harm themselves and the public.
A quiet White House tip to Chicago meat packers signals government power to crush trusts. The holdback on the proposed merger appears temporary. Attorney General Knox asserts the Sherman act authorizes action, yet questions remain why more cases are not pursued.
A short notice highlights The Irish Pawnbrokers being staged this week at the Third Avenue theater with clever comedians and impressive costumes. It teases upcoming weeks in musical comedy and notes Pierence Roberta’s Seattle engagement for two weeks of repertoire.
The state board of pardons decided to grant a pardon to Jack Davis, convicted of the murder of two sheep herders in Camia county during the cattle and sheep war in Southern Idaho. Davis was sentenced to hang, but the sentence was later commuted to imprisonment for life.
A matinee performance of the musical comedy Diddle Dee Dee raised funds for the Seattle Press Club. Proceeds will go toward securing club rooms in a downtown building for the press gang. A professional company was hired for the venture as the club’s first entertainment effort. The next benefit will be staged by club members.
Dee Berett and a partner filed with the King County auditor an instrument to appropriate a water right at Walhace Falla to power a trolley system from Beattie to Vehemiah. The Mander concern had secured a franchise from the county board to operate the line.
Dr David Mitchell a leading Olympia physician was accused of a crobesslement scheme involving land purchase. Dr La Crone claimed Mitchell promised a $10 000 deal while Crone says the property was only worth half that and less valuable than stated. Mitchell was released on 4000 bonds.
The obituary notes Aroanda Amith died after a long illness, aged 46 years. She is survived by a son, Walter, and other family members. Funeral services are scheduled to be held at her residence on Sunday afternoon.
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