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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1905
Page
5
A clash over a railroad regulation bill led to heated exchanges as supporters and opponents argued the measure's implications. Bill-Farmer Kenover defended the proposal while critics accused hired men of mounting aggressive protests.
The joint railroad committees face a tense session with rail industry attorneys and lobbyists opposing the measure. Farmers like W H Kenoyer rebut rail arguments as railroad spokesmen warn of limits on electric interurban lines. Witnesses argue ongoing concerns about how the commission would regulate railroads.
The piece argues the direct primary improves party control by replacing machine nominations with voter choice. It contends primaries reduce thwarted wishes and factional splits, noting that unity after primaries helps the party rally at general elections and preserves fellowship among candidates.
A taxpayer calls on lawmakers to act decisively to pass the Direct Primary Law. The appeal emphasizes the need for legislative action to implement direct primary provisions and reflect constituents' demand for reform.
Voters are instructed to mail coupons to a list of Senators and Representatives including J. J. Smith A. T. Van de Vanter O. A. Tucker A ap Baten Neare W. G. Potts R. M. Kinnear E. B. and others for official processing. The notice specifies numerous names such as M. M. Morrill W. W. Brown W. H. Clark Thos. Dobson Joseph Irving and several additional lawmakers.
A dubious advertorial claims a simple pulse test reveals tobacco heart and promises a tasteless remedy from Rogers Chemical Co. in Cincinnati. It urges readers to mail for a free sample and mentions fainting spells, eye and kidney damage, and quick cures.
G M Butterworth denies the alienation charges in a sensational suit by J L Blackburn. He argues a conspiracy between Blackburn and his wife led to the marriage after her divorce. Butterworth, now remarried to his first wife, seeks to clear himself of the allegations.
C W Saunders, president of the park board, will leave about March 1 for an extended tour of eastern cities to study modern theaters and public market buildings as part of plans for a new water plant and public market on the old university grounds. The superior court judges dined at the Butler hotel and agreed Judge Gilliam should help Judge Frater clear the equity court calendar.
The man whose look dominates this spring will influence new styles. Editors note a shift in menswear trends as suit lines and accessories update for warmer weather and evolving streetwear.
A humorous run through upcoming spring styles detailing hats with high crowns and opera curls, wing collars, diagonal stripes, and two-tone accessories. It predicts slim trousers, single-breasted gray coats, no shoulder padding, and new shoe shapes with Cuban heels, portraying the ideal fashion image of 1905.
The state would operate the railroads and attacked the joint rate clause while opposing the provision that let the commission set rates on its own initiative. George Danworth urged removing electric railroads from the commission’s reach.
A six demonstration course will be held Friday afternoon in the Young Women's Christian Association kitchen at Third Avenue and Cherry Street. The first session will cover desserts, including whipped cream and soufflés, with samples to be served.
General Manager Grant returned from Boston where he conferred with Stone and Webster. The Seattle Electric company plans several extensions and improvements but will not announce details yet. They may move to outpace J A Moore in building lines over routes Moore wants to use.
In the King county delegation Tuesday afternoon a bill to grant pensions to ex judges of the supreme court was introduced by Little Elmer Todd. The measure proposed a 2000 annual pension after 12 years on the bench and was dismissed when Reed of Pierce county blocked it with an indefinite postponement. The episode ends with taxpayers likely relieved as the bill died on the calendar.
L L Bales the pioneer hunter and Alaska guide sails on the Santa Ana to obtain the finest moose mountain sheep mountain goat and brown bear specimens for the Lewis and Clark fair in Portland. He plans first to the Kenai peninsula then the Knik arm and Kodiak island before May 1 returning to coast and sending the trophies to Sitka for a natural history museum. Rev J H Gowen delivered a Falstaff lecture at Trinity Parish Church to a large audience.
Promotional note asserts that ninety percent of headaches arise from eye strain and directs readers to clinic location at 1112 Second Street Suite 4 for treatment.
The Southern Pacific company operates two daily trains by the picturesque Shasta route. Tickets reservations and descriptive literature available at Union Ticket office 608 First avenue. E. B. Ellis, Gen. Agent.
The article lists Green Lake Congregational Men’s Club commemorating Lincoln with talks by Moss and Truman and papers by Hutton and Nash. Other items note Rainier Heights Improvement Club planning Jackson street regrade, Columbia conference of Swedish Evangelical Gethsemane churches, Y M C A talks by J L Smith, Rainier Rod and Gun Club officers, and a telegram suggesting a marriage claim in a Liberty Bar shooting.
A body will be brought to this city today with the Bonney-Watson company in charge. The remains may be shipped to Chicago for interment.
At a recent Pacifico Coast Lumber Manufacturers association meeting at the Butler hotel, members agreed on a general 50 cent advance on all lumber classes as a prelude to restoring finished lumber prices. The only exception is a 21 1/2 cent increase on latha.
San Francisco police chief Wittman was suspended after gambling scandals tied to Chinese quarters. The action follows investigations into illicit gambling operations and related misconduct within the police department.
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