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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1905
Page
5
An advertisement touts a new force that supposedly lets man, woman and child influence minds and control thoughts at a distance. It claims promised health, power and wealth, with free illustrated pamphlets and a course by Prof. F. T. MeIntyre, inviting readers to request a free treatise from New York.
Olympia Daily Star reports Senator Tucker criticized the measure making parents liable to support their children, labeling the bill an insult to mothers. The senate approved the bill but the house balked at a clause punishing mothers who fail to support infant children, leading to pointed exchanges and, after amendments, renewed House insistence that changes remain.
Two girls basketball games between Mercer and Green Lake teams at Mercer school Thursday evening ended evenly. Green Lake’s first team won 24 to 1, while Mercer’s second team defeated 18 to 0. Both teams are in the inter scholastic league. The civil service commission starts city promotion exams Monday, beginning with firemen.
Olympia February 18 Governor Mead says he will veto the capital removal bill because he sees it saddling the state with debt. He questions the bill’s power to bind the state but is clear on his authority to act.
Seattle representative Robert F. Booth argues against moving the capital praising current Olympia housing while denouncing taxpayer burden. The piece notes political clashes over railway reform, Senate remarks on reform bills, and young Rep E D Reiter leading a strong pro commission stance amid railroad entanglements.
City officials discussed selling 6000 horsepower or more from the Cedarvalle municipal plant to support a proposed streetcar system run by J A Moore and D H Gilman. The plant now outputs 4000 horsepower, with bonds approved to expand capacity, and rates have already fallen from 20 to 12 cents per kilowatt.
The funeral of Bro. John L. Grea pon of Eugene Aerie No. 876 F. and A.M. will be held at Eagles' Hall on Sunday February 19 1906 at 1 o clock pm. Members are requested to attend. By order of H. Kulips War President Attest Frank Dowd Worthy Secretary.
A pow wow is under way on the sandspit as the Indian friends of Indian Alex, a clam digger missing since February, seek answers from police. Chester testified after a squabble, and authorities fear foul play may have occurred.
Miss Katherine Anne Wallis of Pullman marries William A. Hall of Seattle in a Pullman ceremony attended by over 100 guests. The Rev. Dr. W. G. M. Hays officiated at the bride’s brother in law’s home. the couple will reside in Seattle where Hall heads a department of the city lighting system.
City officials stall on a proposal to require banks to pay interest on city treasury deposits. Corporation Counsel Gilliam’s legal opinion is delayed and not submitted to the finance committee. Gilliam’s successor Scott Calhoun will review the matter, extending the delay.
The American Society of Scientific Research promotes a free distribution of 16 000 copies detailing hidden East India mind control methods. The author, a native of Benares, claims vast powers of influence and mind reading surpassing hypnotism, with cures and wealth as outcomes. The society has hired Sayed So Laimen and invites regular members or genuinely interested individuals to request a copy.
An old dental ad promotes free examination and free teeth extraction, silver fillings from 35 to 50 cents, gold fillings 70 cents to $1, gold crowns 3 to 5 dollars, full sets 8.3 to 10 dollars. It invites customers to come in at once to take advantage of low rates and promises ten year guarantee with a painless system.
Brown's Painless Dentists advertises locations at Ti3 First Ave and Union block one door south of MacDougall and Southwick's. Offices operate 8 30 a m to 6 p m daily and Sundays 8 30 to 12 30 with a reminder to verify the correct address.
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