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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1915
Page
2
Indianapolis February reports indictments of the mayor and 26 others for graft. The case stems from Terre Haute efforts with 83 defendants pleading guilty and awaiting sentence as the federal district trial opens in March.
Judge Huron defined drunk as smelling of whisky or showing signs in voice walk or gestures. Gov Capper led an investigation after 681 Topeka arrests for drunkenness in 1914, finding many were non residents and few were truly drunk and disorderly.
Star Want Ads lists vacant rooms for rent across neighborhoods including Maplewood Brookside and downtown. Advertisers provide room count size and price. services include utilities and furnished options. Listings feature contact names and phone numbers for inquiries.
Discovery by Chief Jailer Halley late Monday revealed two cell bars completely sawed through preventing an escape by 150 inmates. Inmates Harry Rosin George Berry and Richard Stimson occupied the south tank bar. An ordinary knife nicked like a saw was found. rope was removed and the men allegedly worked to break out before being stopped.
A Washington essay contest titled Agricultural Credits in Washington offers two prizes totaling 25 dollars. Donated by the Washington Bankers' Association and judged by university and college entrants, the rules call for 1500 words with two prizes per institution: 15 dollars first and 10 dollars second.
Special ticket sales announced for the Lincoln day banquet at the Washington hotel on February 12. The Young Men's Republican club hosts with invited members of the legislature as special guests. Arrangements committee led by R C Lyle with Fred P Matthys Bruce N Martin F C Hackman and William Hoar.
The Moyune, first of two Funnel steamers to Seattle via the Panama Canal, carries C. Sydney Jones, managing director. The ship arrives late this month to inaugurate the new canal service. Jones will study Pacific coast conditions and report on trade potential after returning to Liverpool.
New York Feb 2 Members of the Federal Reserve bank today paid their second installment on their subscriptions to the bank's stock. The installment calls for 2,300,000 or one per cent of the bank's capital and surplus, same as the initial payment.
The tax commission recommended to the board the estimation of a municipal income tax on individuals earning more than 4900 a year in New York. The proposal targets high earners as a new city revenue measure announced February 2.
Folka of London town tells a story of Gladys Cooper on a tram. A man helps button her gloves then returns a penny for the service, but she refuses to pay more than a penny and signals the guard.
The senate voted 34 to 4 to confirm C. A. Reynolds as chairman of the public service commission, avoiding charges. It is also expected to confirm Gov. Lister’s appointment of L. H. Darwin as fish commissioner, with no charges against Darwin.
Washington February 2 Secretary Lane has asked for 2 000 000 for this year’s work on the government’s Alaska railroad. Uncle Sam will spend 35 000 000 on the road. One million already has been expended in surveys.
The Canadian government will pay $10,000 to the parents of Walter Smith, an American duck hunter killed by Canadian militiamen, and $5,000 to his companion Charles Dorsch, who was wounded.
An advertisement urges wives to use OrRine to curb drinking in the home. It claims the remedy can be given privately, offers a money back guarantee after a trial, and promotes a free booklet at Swifts Pharmacy at 2nd and Pike.
A testimonial from druggist William N Wood of Ashburnham Massachusetts praising Kilmer Swamps Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder issues. The letter dated August 6 1909 is notarized and invites readers to mail ten cents for a sample bottle and a booklet. Regular bottle sizes are advertised at drug stores.
Chief Forester Henry S Graves warns Northwest public timber is regularly stolen through refined methods. He cites squatter and homestead fraud shifting hundreds of millions of feet to lumber operators, with Idaho and Olympic Peninsula examples showing rapid patenting and appropriation by timber interests.
Ruth St Denis delivers a somber awakening dance at Moore theatre Seattle with a later comic travesty number. The company includes Ted Shawn Willard Foote Mile Paychema and Hilda Beyer among top dancers. St Denis ends with an Oriental bead laden finale. audience laughs mix with applause as other bill acts entertain.
A man explains a late call due to being hospitalized and lacking funds for surgery while his partner questions the ailment. The exchange centers on hoped for appendicitis but financial limits hinder treatment.
Paris reports there will be no battle of confetti this year as the mid Lent annual carnival has been canceled. The decision ends the festive event planned for the season with local officials noting the move.
Mayor Gill defends Seattle light plant against private corporate attacks. He says the plant is self-supporting, benefits citizens, and should stay within city limits, arguing extensions would profit private interests and harm public service. The system is financially sound and valued by the city.
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