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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1905
Page
7
Seattle Daily Star reports Olympia action on a railroad commission bill where amendments favored by the railroads were enacted. The joint committee cut powers, leaving the measure weak and provoking anticipated floor battles.
A physician notes many hearty older men at restaurants favor robust meals over fad diets. He argues good digestion and wholesome food sustain vigorous age, touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for aiding digestion without disturbing bowel action, and cites traveling users as proof of safety and efficacy.
Olympia reports claim that a majority joint railroad committee has bowed to railroad pressure led by Senator Link Davis. The article asserts Davis rewrote the commission bill with Northern Pacific attorney Grosecup’s amendments and only the express companies’ removal failed by a close vote. It warns no favorable commission bill is likely this session and predicts a heavily constrained final measure.
The conv ersation centers on railroads with amendments limiting joint rate power to same company lines and changes to appeal proof, construction costs, and information access. Olympia debates fellow servant measures while Washington scenes include secession repeal and a Roosevelt naval bill push with two battleships desired.
In San Francisco on February 17 Sol Lichtenstein dominated the fourth race. Haven edged Bell Reed for second place, Mordente paid 15 to 1 for a win in the third race, Karodan added to his record and Mazapan beat Bellona and Busy Bee. Rainy, track sloppy.
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