Great Oil Trust War Opens in Kansas
The Star leads with war coverage against Standard Oil with feature letters and cartoons by Jacob Waldeck and R. W. Satterfield. Waldeck reports the Kansas fight details while Satterfield provides characteristic sketches. Readers will see this first field letter from Waldeck and soon Satterfield’s cartoons.
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Great Oil Trust
Kansas
the Star
Standard 01! Company
Jacob Waldeck
R. W. Satterfield
Memrs
Waldeck
Satterfield
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Standard Oil Company
Mr. Waldeck
Mr. Satterfield
Corbett and Nelson Prepare for February 28 Fight
With a week left before the ring bell Corbett is in good shape while Nelson struggles to reach weight. Betting has not begun yet but Nelson is expected to be the favorite.
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San Francisco
Corbett
Nelson
Beavers
Detectives Seek C A Baker in Bribery Probe
Indianapolis detectives searching for C A Baker in connection with an alleged legislative bribery case. Rumor swirls that a letter found at the Denison hotel discusses a $5,000 check intended to bribe lawmakers.
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Indianapolis
Ind
C. A. Baker
Baker
Denison
Kansas Trust Busting Refineries Move Spurs State Reform
Kansas lawmakers push a $400,000 refinery plan at Peru to convert oil into a state enterprise with 2,000 barrels daily capacity. A parallel bill sets a uniform state oil price and allows a common-carrier pipe line, aiming to curb Standard Oil and lower refined oil prices while paying producers. Public sentiment supports the refinery, and Roosevelt endorses federal inquiry into trusts.
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Standard Oil Company
Peru
Hondas
Supreme Court
Senate
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Direct Primary Law Debate Prompts Citizen Vote
The notice argues for direct primaries to allow voters to choose nominees rather than delegates. It questions the caucus convention system and urges readers to fill out and return a coupon to urge their state senator to support direct primary legislation. The tone appeals to equal influence, honesty, and responsive government.
Voters Asked to Send Coupons to Listed Senators and Representatives
King county voters are instructed to mail coupons to a long list of current senators and representatives including J. J. Smith A. T. Van de Vanter O. A. Tucker and William H. Moore among others. The notice enumerates many names across political offices and contemplates outreach through official channels to the state legislature.
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King County
J. J. Smith
A. T. van de Vanter
O. A. Tucker
A. Heinrich
William H. Moore
W. G. Potts
R. M. Kinnear
E. B. Palmer
M. M. Morrill
W. W. Brown
W. H. Clark
Thos, Dobson
Joseph Irving
David McVay
G. Erickson
F. A. Twitchell
GC. B. Houston
J. H. Dawes
James Weir
BE. BE. Todd
F. H. Rennick
Joseph Lyons
C. 5. Gleason
C. B. Vilas
R. F. Booth
Must Pay Interest Deposits of Public Money Bill
In Olympia Senator Clapp introduced a bill to regulate city deposits, urged by Seattle Mayor Ballinger. The measure requires banks to file a surety bond with the city comptroller and to pay at least 1 percent annual interest on daily cash balances, with monthly payments.
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Seattle
Ballinger
Graves
Spokane
Graft alleged as state printer bill stirs Olympia Senate
A special senate session in Olympia is set to discuss a controversial printing bill proposed by Senator Welsh to create a state printer office to handle all state printing. The bill faces strong opposition led by Senator Standsel with rival moves for officials to use private printing. Two candidates, Jack Payne and Frank Houghton, already emerge for the new post if approved.
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Senate
Welsh
Pacific
Wahkiakum Counties
Joint Printing Committee
Washington
Standse
Stevens
Jack Payne
Chinook
Frank Houghton
Tacoma
Washington House Retrenchment Moves Kill Six Bills
Olympia lawmakers push limits on bills after Washington's Birthday. Six measures die as lower house streamlines. Senate education panel proposes renaming the agricultural college. A repeal of the eight hour law sparks clash. Debate grows over who pays bonds and public money deposits. In Topeka the senate backs a railroad rate regulation bill for board action on complaints.
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Oil Trust
Olympia
Washington
Seattle
Fein
House
Senate Committee On
Agricultural College
Kinnear
King County
Topeka
Kan
Senate
Board of Commissioners
Death Certificate Bill Spurs Bitter Senate Debate
In Olympia on February 23 the Senate debated Senator Wilsons measure requiring physicians to sign death certificates. Supporters clashed with opponents over indefinite postponement. Speakers Booth Crane Doolittle Sheets Gleason defended doctors. Reid moved adjournment. Bishop criticized King county delegation and urged postponement stating the unit gentlemen split.
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Booth
King
Crane
Spokane
Doolittle
Sheets
Pierce
Gleason
Reid
Bishop
Jefferson
King County
Free baby photographs offered Saturdays in downtown Seattle
Beginning Saturday February 25 and continuing each Saturday through March between 9:00 a.m. and noon, the sixth floor of the Eltel building at Second and Pike will host a free photo session for babies not over two years old. Bring proof and receive one elegant print. Contact Main 6142 for details.
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Eltel
Second
Pike
Ill Senator Emmons Illness Delays Senate Action
Sacramento February 28 The senate postponed action on expulsion of several senators due to the illness of Senator Emmons who remains in critical condition. His finances are strained by medical and lodging bills, and fellow senators are collecting funds. His son recently shot himself in the leg while hunting.
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Sacramento
Cal
Emmons
Senate
Self
Two New Ships Recommended by Senate Naval Committee
Washington February 2 The senate committee on naval affairs endorsed the president's naval program by retaining in the appropriation bill the provision for two new battleships but limited the minimum displacement of each to 16 000 tons.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Naval Fairs
Weber Still Confident After Conviction Rumor
Weber maintains confidence after a conviction yesterday. He slept well and had a hearty breakfast. Officials say a new trial will be granted and he will be released. His attorneys prepare papers for an appeal.
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Weber
Auburn
Cal
Sergius' Body Blessed in Moscow Funeral Procession
The body of Grand Duke Sergius received a funeral blessing in morning rites at Chaudoff monastery. A Kiev regiment provided guards as a large crowd filled the streets while troops stood guard at the scene.
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Kiev
Chaudoff Monastery
Moscow
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