Law to halt misuses of insanity commitment debate
In Olympia Washington a house debate on H.R.H.85 seeks to reform commitments to insane asylums. Representative Gardner argues current rules railroad innocent people to hospitals within 48 hours. Proponents urge jury review and rights to counsel to prevent unjust admissions. The measure passed 91 to 2 with two opposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
HB. Gardner
Jefferson County
Hodgdon
King
H. W. Thompson
Lewin
Inwane
Suapedta
Kelly
Spokane
Swofford
Lewis
Constitutional convention bill advances amid capitol debate
In Olympia on February 24, a House resolution by Westfall to again seek a constitutional convention passed with little opposition, signaling momentum for a voter referendum. The same day the Supreme Court judges would see salaries rise to 7000 dollars, and first class county judges to 5000, other counties 4500, supported by a House vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Olympia
Westfall
House
Senate
Supreme Court
Legislature Weighs Gambling Abatement and County Terms
State Senate votes 25 to 14 to pass the gambling abatement law amid debate on Chinese lottery gambling and building owner burdens. Senator Renick moves a four-year county term bill, later sent to judiciary for fixes. budget gains limited, with emphasis on home purchases and school census pay limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Bureau
State Capitol
Olympia
Northwest
Senate
Renick
Lamping Fails to Trim National Guard Budget
Senator Lamping of Seattle loses a senate vote to cut $160000 from the National Guard appropriation. Debate centers on deferring encampments, with opponents arguing the motion would cripple readiness. The final omnibus budget passes 18 to 3, with Lamping Hutchinson and Mreneh voting no.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamping
National Guard
Smith
Mooretaid
Lon Johnson
Colville
Landon
Beattie
Lansing
Jew
Bellingham
Walla Walla
Everett
Hutchinson
Mreneh
Our American Drive to Strength Through Iron Tonic
Workmen and home front citizens alike are urged to build vital blood and vigor for war effort. The ad promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Trantic iron tonic tablets as remedies to boost red blood, energy, and modern stamina for tackling daily tasks and wartime demands. Strong language links health to national duty and victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
America
Doctor Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Auto License Bill Signed in Olympia
Acting Gov Hart signed Senate Bill No. 139 to raise auto license fees and generate about 2 million dollars for new roads. The measure aims to fund transportation improvements across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Hart
Oregon Legislature Ends 46 Day Session Adjusts Auto License Fee
The 13th Oregon legislature adjourned after 46 days and passed an automobile license tax bill raising annual fees from 16 to 56 dollars. Resulting state funds will push roadbuilding spending in Oregon to about 23 million dollars in coming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Salem
Ore
Alaska Legislature Opens Fourth Session
JUNEAU Feb 28 All but one of the legislators for the opening session of the fourth legislature have arrived by steamers Luther Hess is favored for senate president Efic Collins of Fairbanks and Stroller White are mentioned for senate speakership Judge Thomas M Reed and W Grant Johnson are candidates for senate secretary The first bill likely to be taken up is an adequate election law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneau
Luther Hess
Senate
Collins
Fairbanks
Stroller White
Thomas M. Reed
W. Grant Johnson
Charges Against Plan Dismissed
The two murder charges tied to the Preparedness Day parade bomb outrage against Edward Nolan were dismissed in Superior Judge Roche's court yesterday on a defense motion. Similar action will be sought in Judge Dunne's court where the same case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Edward Nolan
Johnny Noye Wins on Foul in Des Moines Bout
Johnny Noye of St Paul wins on a foul called against Sally Burns of Des Moines in a sparsely fought match, described as one of the poorest fights seen in Des Moines for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Johnny Noye
St. Paul
Sally Burns
Youthful Willfulness Sparks Elopement in Santa Ana
In Long Beach on February 28, reports describe two youths, G. B. Hare age 6 and Margaret Irekine age 64, who eloped to Santa Ana and married without the children's consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
G. B. Hare
Magaret Irekine
Sweet 64
Santa Ana
Development Bill Up for Passage
The Banker land reclamation bill to finance development on waste land was reported out for Passage by the majority of the joint appropriations committee after backers spoke before the panel. The measure is part of reconstruction efforts and could be paired with a land settlement plan to assist returning soldiers in obtaining and improving home sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Banker
Joint Appropriations Committee
Reconstruction Congress
Why Hair Falls Out Danderine Remedy
Dandruff irritates the scalp and causes hair roots to shrink loosen and shed. Use a small bottle of Danderine from any drug store rub into the scalp for several applications to remove dandruff and stop hair loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oranee
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Remedy
An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy ready made solution to darken gray hair. It claims natural looking, even coloring with daily use and states it restores youthful glossy hair in a few applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ford
Alfred G. Ayerst
Broadway Central Agency
E. Seneca St
Clark-Baker
Ferdinand St. Cline & Carpenter
E. 45Th
Higgins & Mathews
Ballard Ave
Myers & Baird
James St
Bradbury
Tem
Tal Union Street
Second Avenue
Snohomish
Seattle
Angusa
Woodinville
Davia
Tacoma
Navals Committee
A. G. Murphy
Joe Smith
Senator Co Man
Davis
Coman
Rockwell
Taylor
Young
Loomes
Groff
Hall
Fawcett
Cleary
Bishop
Barnes
Renlek
Judiciary Committee
Benater Hall
Inatets Menator
Senate Appropriations
Sureailo
Hart Lake
Anacortes
Entatern
Real Estate Association
NationalGuard
First Ave
Washington
RIGHT
Dhug CO
ROM
New York Medical Journal
Corner
Pike
Father
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N. J
Alaska
Plan
Shafer Brow
Clothiers
Shafer Bros
Steels
New Knickerbocker
Beys
Lampeck
Skolny
First and University
Third Ave
University
Seneca
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!