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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1909
Page
5
A narrative on a tugboat captain and his dangerous, steadfast life at sea. It paints the captain’s devotion to wife and family, the perilous tasks of towing vessels, and the lineage of maritime duty from father to son, all amid crowded harbors and fog.
Fragmentary notes show a 27 to 183 vote in the house on cutting 12 096 dollars for the White House and urgent deficiency funds. Discussion mentions a Minnesota member urging the incoming president and Tawney signaling to abandon using Brownes for unspecified reasons. Puget Sound Navy is referenced.
A Seattle woman detective discusses her undercover methods to catch shoplifters in the city. She describes posing as a shopper to observe thefts, identifying society thieves, and aiding police with recovered merchandise. She notes genuine shoplifters and socialites who would face court if charged.
Senator Paulhamus introduces a state bank guarantee bill to create a depositor protection fund. The act plans a 1 percent assessment on bank assets after 8.6 million dollars, with funds kept by the state treasury and invested in U.S. bonds above 1.9 million. Depositors receive insured percentages on time and savings deposits, tied to reserve funds and asset reimbursements. The bill also tightens banking structure, limiting interbank stock transfers and setting director eligibility.
Members of the House of Representatives briefly wandered onto the Senate floor during a late afternoon session. a small group from Sareae Coratina and Sonam observed from the gallery before returning to their seats as the chamber debated pending measures.
Hoth paused as Representative Jones claimed a private secretary with credentials from the senate. The doorkeeper allowed entry after a brief exchange, and the scene concluded with Humphrey paying for lunch the next day for the Washington delegation.
Gibraltar dispatch reports Captain Raward FPF Quahrough of the Georgia is court martialed on charges of intoxication and conduct unbecoming an officer. The alleged offense occurred January 20 during a dinner with United States Minister Guimmere, Admiral Wainwright, and Georgia and Nebraska officers. The accused denies the charge, claiming fatigue and misidentification with Captain Qua Suet, veteran officer and former commandant at the navy yard.
Attendance at the termat boreal convention of coe ae worthyo to be held in Seattle 22, swelled by round trip fares from May 2 to October 1. Rates listed include Stowx City 63.40, Chicago 62.50, Peoria 60.16, and Kansas City 58.50 among others, with a $15 surcharge by all railroads to Chicago.
Olympia reports a new criminal code due to be introduced next Monday as the House rushes a draft to meet legislative demands. The code moves from printer to committee to the House floor, likely facing amendments in both chambers before enactment. A separate brief notes a mail steamer incident near Key West and Gabreston with a mysterious hidden load and possible casualty.
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