New Fish Code Sparks Battle Over Salmon Trust
Fishermen scientists cannery owners and lawmakers clashed in Olympia over a new fish code aimed at conserving salmon. Trollers fear the measure would cripple their fleets while traps would stay free for canneries. Attorney Owings argued the law targets aliens. Prof. Kincaid warned sockeye stocks are vanishing.
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Olympia
Senate
Frank Owings
John Johnson
Neah Bay
Kincaid
University of Washington
Washington warned on state quarantine to curb vice
Major Van Patten of the U S public health service warns Olympia that Washington could become a vice magnet unless a state quarantine station and isolation home for women are established. He cites a proposed 350000 dollar bill to fund the program and urges strict vice disease legislation to prevent an exodus of immoral women and to protect returning soldiers.
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Olympia
Washington
Uncle Sam
Major van Patten
U. S Public Health Service
van Patten
Indian undersecretary leaves $250000 law practice
London Feb 25. N K E reports P Sinha of India has taken the post of undersecretary for India at 7500 dollars yearly. Before joining government service his law practice was about 250000 dollars annually, indicating a substantial career transition.
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N. KE A
London
P. Sinha
India
Governors in the guessing game at Washington state capitol
State capitol politicians and lawmakers jockey for 1920 gubernatorial bids led by land commissioner Clark Bavidge and banker Senator Coman while others like Reed Conner and Davie loom as possible hopefuls. Senate votes shift on a red flag bill, and a public service commission elective proposal is postponed.
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Howard Taylor
Public Utility Committee
Public Service Commission
Senate
Development of land urged by state advocates
State capital hears a push for funds to reclaim arid swamp and logged lands for agriculture. Advocates say aiding settlers will reclaim thousands of acres and aid returned soldiers and other industrious citizens. A coordinated program with federal land settlement plans is proposed, including a state reclamation board to develop projects.
Washington State Casualties to Date in U S War Tour
List of World War I casualties issued by Seattle police and Washington state agencies. Names include Charles Reed Anna Devoe Oscar Nygren and Peter Guill among wounded and killed or missing. Addresses attached and next of kin listed. section covers wounded degree undetermined previously reformed and missing Spokane Carl Linden.
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Seattle Menor Department
Charles KB. Reed
Anna Devoe
W. Galer
Miller
W. B. Miller
Peter F. Guill
Peter F. Unl
Stade Leon St
Ace Peres
Oscar A. Nygren
Mra. H. F
S. H. F. Nygren
Washington State
Charles BE
Reed - Mia
Dngree
Ricromrinp
Spokane
State Senate Reviews Omnibus Budget Bill in Olympia
Olympia February 25 state senators examined the omnibus budget proposing 18,744,764.99 in expenditures, up 1,080,000 for schools including new buildings at the state university and normal schools. The bill maintains total levies around 12 mills, with prior years at 9 mills and 18 mills in some forecasts.
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Olympia
Brickbata
Lamping Soldier
Banker
The
State University
Washington State College
Bellingham
Ellensburg
Cheney
Puyallup
Councilman Moore Oversees Olympia City Interests
Councilman William Hickman Moore is in Olympia to protect the city’s interests before the state legislature. The former state senator heads city matters of importance as the senate committee reports favorably on a bill extending serial bonds to ten years. Moore notes other legislation affecting the city is moving rapidly.
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William Hickman Moore
Olympia
Moore
Senate
Realty Men On Job To Fight New Rent Bill
Real estate agents led by B. L. Lambuth and H. D. Goodwin of Seattle have arrived in Olympia to oppose the fair rent commission bill. They plan to lobby against passage and seek amendments to curb regulatory action on rents.
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Olympia
B. L. Lambuth
Goodwin
Seattle
Fair Rent Commission
Navy Serge Frock Promotes Youthful Silhouette Design
A Navy Serge Frock features long slender skirts with a widened hip effect and distended pockets. It includes a mercerized check vest in sapphire blue and white, piping the collar in self material. Price 25.00. Second Floor.
New 8-button Spats Special $2.75 Pair
Unusually low price on eight-button Spats in neutral tan shade. Fine broadcloth, sizes 13 to 4, designed to fit well with pumps and oxfords. Firet Floor display. Special $2.75 per pair.
Crepe de Chine Envelopes Chemises Offered at $2.75
The basement store presents pink Crepe de Chine chemises with Filet lace, ribbon run beading, and narrow lace edge. Shoulder straps are ribbon, drawer part edged in lace. sizes 38 to 44 priced at $2.75.
Superior Gas Range Features Bolo Oven Slide
The Bolo oven slide shifts from top to center making the oven half as large and saving nearly half the gas and heating time. The center-heat burner has two independently controlled parts, allowing one off while heat stays balanced. Efficient economical durable. STOVE SECTION THE BASEMENT STORE.
Silk and Woolen Remnants First Floor
Store presents silk and woolen remnants for sale on the first floor with discounts and limited quantities. Customers are invited to browse a selection of fabrics and trim at reduced prices.
New Sabotage Bill Passed by Senate
Olympia note: Senate approved a new sabotage bill by a vote of 11 to 4 making it a felony to promote unlawful control of industry. Senator Iverson sought to strike a clause linking price fixing to the bill but was resisted by lawyers who argued the broader restraint would be unconstitutional.
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Senate
Ben Johnson
Loomis
Iverson
Washington Senate Bill 26 aims at school-based child welfare
Building on the mothers pension act of 1913, Senate Bill 26 would place child welfare responsibility in schools rather than juvenile or superior courts. State child welfare groups have sent resolutions in favor to Olympia, awaiting progress with interest.
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Washington
Olympia
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