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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1905
Page
4
In Seattle the graffitis saga fuels city politics as Chas Sweeny calls out the present legislator and praises Senator-elect Piles. Sweeny suggests a legislature inquiry and hints at bankers’ motives, while warning of the “boodlers” and a clean election victory.
The Star staff writer Dan Dean questions the honesty and competence of the state board of equalization. The piece urges immediate creation of a tax commission and condemns the board as a travesty on justice amid a young state's need for reform.
Miles Beasley aka Anna Clark studied governess care and found mothers across the nation eager to shed parental duties. She reports high pay for chauffeurs and house staff but low pay for caretakers of children, with mothers rarely questioning caretakers’ morals. The piece urges reflection on city women’s devotion to children amid widespread carelessness and calls neglect a national issue.
A fragmented page shows mocks and verse about Russia and politics with varied items. It includes a humorous exchange about Japanese ships, sketches of daily life, and an advertisement for Hyomei by the Quaker Drug Co claiming catarrh cures. It mentions John Gordon the shoemaker and barber, plus casual regional references.
Three firemen suffered injuries while fighting a blaze at the old Grace hospital corner Bummlt avenue and East Union Street. Joseph Kiplinger of engine company No. 3 is hospitalized with a broken leg. Captain Noonan and Fireman Piver escaped with minor injuries. The site, an aging structure, is being torn down after being bought by the city.
At the high school a forthcoming minstrel show promises success with tickets mostly sold to students. A large crowd lined up before the ticket office and rehearsals ran this week in preparation for the Grand Theater performance. The Temple quartet assists as the school’s activities include band, football team gifts, and a February start to the second semester.
RECEIVES CHALLENGE UNIVERSITY STATION Feb 1 The department of debate and oratory at the university received a communication from Methodist Columbian College New Westminster BC regarding opening debating relations The matter is to be acted upon Washingtons debating record attracts interest though Idaho cut ties They mention visiting California and highlight Southern Pacific trains via the Shasta route with tickets and literature at Union Ticket office 608 First Avenue K FE Ellis Gen Agent Go to Spinning for bicycle term or
The article notes the tablets promise a radical cure for indigestion and nervous dyspepsia with harmless vegetable ingredients. It claims the remedy aids digestion of any wholesome meal, rests the stomach, boosts appetite and sleep, and requires no strict dieting.
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