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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1905
Page
3
Olympia Feb 14 The open session of the joint Senate committee on railroads heard the drafted railway commission bill. The measure grants a three member commission appointed by the governor with terms of six years, four years, and two years respectively, expanding powers beyond prior expectations.
The text argues that direct primaries improve party organization by replacing machine dominated processes. It notes voters are frustrated by machine nominees at local levels and in conventions. It asserts direct primaries let voters influence functions, encourage unity, and reduce disruption, citing Minnesota and Kentucky as examples of better fellowship after primaries.
A historical bill empowers Washingtons railroad commission with authority to set fair rates and regulate railway practice after hearings. It fixes terms and salaries for commissioners, and provides for appeals to superior court, enforcement by injunction, and daily fines for noncompliance. It also outlines procedures for public hearings and right to inspect books.
Readers are urged to try Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney, liver and bladder troubles with a free sample bottle and book. Testimonials claim improved health after using Swamp Root and the Seattle Daily Star is advised to send for the offer.
The commissioners or their appointees may inspect books and papers of any railroad or express company and question officers or employees about the business. If a company refuses, it must pay the state between 125 and 500 dollars per day for each day of noncompliance, with authority requiring proper commission documentation and penalties for violations of the provision.
The bill covers officers and employees of rail and transportation companies. It sets up state statistics collection with penalties for noncompliance. It defines penalties for discriminating rates, outlines court collection methods, and empowers the commission to prevent scalping. An appropriation of 78000 dollars is included.
The Jones bill, dividing Washington state into two federal judicial districts with the Cascade mountains as the divider, was reported with a recommendation to pass by the senate judiciary committee. The measure passed the house two weeks earlier. Also noted are a memorial banquet at the First Swedish Baptist church and a postponed Shakespeare lecture due to John Leary's death.
Shopworn high grade machines from Wheeler & Wilson Mfg Co at 1529 Second Avenue offered for disposal at one third original price. Also note bicycle repairs at Spinning's and a home delivery service for The Star by telephone for late arrivals.
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