Woman Defends Her Honor in Star Contests
Hattie Mathews wins the first prize and Henry Dozier second in The Star's Woman the Supreme contest. Dozier disputes the outcome, arguing men lie more, while Mathews argues women use deception to protect themselves, and the winners may claim their money at The Star office.
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Hattie Mathews
Priz
Henry Dozier
Star
Hamilton
Sixth Avenue
Henry Deller
Sullivan Building
Star Office
Theaters Tonight Feature Sultan of Sulu and Scots Benefit
Tonight the Sultan of Sulu plays at the theaters and tomorrow the Grand boards host a Caledonian club and Clan Macken benefit. Blanche Bates is in The Gods opening for a Seattle sats sale. Darling of the Gods opens at 10 o clock tomorrow morning.
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Blanche
Blanche Bates
Seattle
Fraud Exposed Over Counterfeit Dr King Remedies
Fraud exposed warns the public to beware of counterfeiters making and selling Dr King’s New Discovery and other medicines. The notice urges looking for the genuine name on remedies and cautions against imitators profiting by stealing a proven reputation built over 35 years. Sold by G. O whe.
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Dr. King
Orf Becklen
Ryther Home Benefit Evening At Seattle Theater
Monday evening features five performances for Ryther Home Benefit at the Seattle theater. Curtain at 8 15. Also showing Niagara Falls melodrama at Third Avenue with notable scenery, and Gay-Go at the Alcazar presented by Williams Opera Company ending Saturday night.
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Seattle
Howe
Niagara Falls
Niagara
Third Avenue
Strike Spreads as Warsaw Violence Escalates
In Warsaw province the strike spreads with nearly all factory workers out. The governor general vows swift action, firing on lawless mobs and banishment for public disorder. A riot at Pablance wounds officers. mobs plunder Jewish shops and threaten the czar’s palace at Skierniewice.
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Warsaw
Pablance
Siedlce
Pultusti
Zenlerzi
Logz
Pabiance
Zenlers
Skierniewice
City finance committee eyed over bank interest on tax balance
The finance committee plans to consider whether the city can earn interest on its tax balances held at local banks. Chairman Rude said the subject may be discussed this week, but officials appear to delay action, hoping for a charter amendment and election timing to shift attention. Mayor Ballinger, director of a local bank, believes interest can be obtained with the charter route.
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Rude
Finance Committee
Ballinger
Titth
City Officials Urged to Seek Interest on City Deposits
Dr. Matthews criticizes city leaders for not forcing banks to pay interest on deposits. He questions benefits from bonds and premiums given to officials, asks why funds aren’t put in general taxpayer use, and cites graft as a motive for securing extra income or property profits. The finance head is urged to propose an ordinance.
Finance theme unsettled amid tax debate on city plans
Despite commentary from The Star Dr. Matthews and Mayor Ballinger and broad taxpayer concern, the issue remains undecided as residents worry about consolidation or financing terms.
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Star
Matthews
Ballinger
Representative Twitchell Hints Oil Bill Amendments
Olympia Feb 1 Seattle firm handling Standard Oil products asks Rep Frank A Twitchell King county to push amendments to the oil inspection bill before passage. He has sought another house member to assist, while senate support remains unclear.
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Frank A. Twitchell
King County
Seattle
Standard Oil Products
Standard Oil Com
Pany
Twitchell
Senate
House
City Officials Split Over City Debt Interest Plan
The Star reports that several local banks would pay interest on city debt if adopted, though banks with larger deposits fear lower dividends. Chairman Rode supports earning interest but warns charter amendments may be unnecessary and urges caution to protect the city after recent defalcations. He believes the current system offers strong protection and seeks a measure to secure interest under any viable plan.
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Banke
de Eelte
Rode
Kria
Star's Fight Bears Fruit
The Tucker bill prohibiting formaldehyde or other poisonous substances in milk preservation passed the senate without opposition. The Star backed the pure milk crusade begun about 18 months ago after exposing dangerous preservatives. The bill imposes severe penalties to end the widespread practice among dairymen, especially in Seattle.
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Olympia
Senate
Seattle
Markets Hard to Read Prices Range Wide Across Commodities
The page lists varied commodity prices including beans, cabbage, potatoes, citrus, and dairy. It notes rice and flour figures with multiple regional and seasonal items, with many prices given per unit and per sack, reflecting a bustling market listing.
Grave Trouble Foreseen
Mrs. John A. Young of Clay, New York describes neuralgia of the liver and stomach with a weak heart and loss of appetite. She says Electric Bitters quickly relieved and cured her, calling it the best medicine for weak women and noting the bottle cost 50 cents.
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John A. Young
Clay
N. Y
G. O. Guy
Chicago Markets Wheat and grain prices on Feb 1
Wheat May 1.17 1 4 close 1.16 1 4 July 99 1 2 99. Corn May 45 1 8 44 5 8 44 3 4 July 45 1 8 45 1 4. Oats May 30 3 4 30 1 2 July 30 1 2 29 7 8 Park May 13 12 80 12 80.
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Seattle
Close
Wall Street Closes Steady as Peace Talk Fuels Confidence
The stock market held strong throughout the day with a weak finish. Talk of peace between Russia and Japan circulates among well informed circles while Russia’s home scene quiets. Excluding the Russian episode, confidence remains intact and investment demand stays firm.
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Amal. Copper
Can. Pacific
Erie. Com
Ill. Central
Manhattan
Metropol
Mo. Pacific
People’s Gas
Penna
Reading
R. I
Com
So. Pacific
St. Paul
Sugar
Union Pac
Russia
Japan
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