Legislature Braces for Unlucky Thirteenth Session in Olympia
Washington's 13th legislature convenes January 13 1913 in Olympia with a socialist member for the first time, two women lawmakers, and four parties represented in the House. The new mix includes Dr N Jolidon Croake and Mrs Frances Axtell, and enforces a smoking ban in the chamber. Senate party lines show 27 Republicans 9 Democrats and 6 Progressives.
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Olympia
State of Washington
Old Guard
W. H. Kingery
W. B. Beach
Mason County
N. Jolidon Croake
Tacoma
Frances Axtell
Bellingham
Croake
United States
Progressive Party
Axtell
House
Senate
Dan Landon
King County
Congress
Opening Parcel Posts Officially at Washington
The piece argues the First district may show party divergence with progressive and socialist leanings. It predicts party lines will blur in leadership votes and general legislation as the Progressive party, some Democrats, and some Republicans align variably with measures from the progressive platform amidst a divided 13th legislature.
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Socialiat Party
Kingery
House
Senate
Democratic
Progressive Conference in Seattle Plans Revealed
Big progressive conference set for Friday and Saturday in Seattle with 300 to 500 visitors. One and one third railroad rates, banquet tickets $1, reservations via Edgar C. Snyder or Elliott 421. Speakers include Congressmen Falconer and Bryan at Rathskeller Hall.
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Seattle
Progressive League
Edgar C. Snyder
League
Elliott
Rathskeller Hall
Secondav
Spring St
Falconer and
Bryan
Advances in stock price and Fender adoption update
The note outlines a temporary stock price at 1.25 per share from January 15 and claims heavy demand. It highlights the Fender street car device adopted in Portland and eyed by Seattle and other cities, with inquiries from San Los Angeles, Denver, Port Arthur, Concord, Canton, and more. It promotes a limited time at 1 per share and asserts future capital gains and low capitalization to entice investors. The advertisement directs readers to see the Fender at 1008 First Avenue, Seattle, or request full information by mail.
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Portland
Seattle
Lake City
San Los Angeles
Denver
Port Arthur
Texas
Concord
Mass
Canton
First Avenue
Oregon
Anti alien land bill may threaten fair exposition
Senator Bird gall delays position on proposed anti alien land law awaiting Panamea Pacific officials input. Exposition President C C Moore leads Capitol talks with Governor Johnson to avert legislation feared to jeopardize the Panamea Pacific exposition and upset relations with Japan and other Orient interests.
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Sacramento
Birdgall
Japan
C. C. Moore
Capitol
Johnson
Note Found Beside Body of Draughtsman Spinning
A discarded note reads goodbye to George and was found beside the body of J. J. Spinning a draughtsman who ended his life by asphyxiation in San Francisco on January 8.
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San Francisco
George
J. J. Spinning
Rat bites nose of sleeping musician in Michigan
Traverse City reports Clifford Mall a musician was bitten on the nose by a rat while asleep. The wound cut a vein and doctors fear blood poisoning as he bleeds heavily.
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Traverse City
Mich
Clifford Mall
Mall
Peace bonds placed on Pardon Keyes in Gould family threat case
Pardon Keyes, son-in-law of prominent attorney Kitt Gould and claimed cousin of outlaw Sidna Allen, remained in county jail after Justice Gordon set peace bonds at 2000 dollars. He faces a charge of threatening to kill Gould family members following a disputed incident.
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Keyes
Kitt Gould
Sidna Allen
Gordon
Gould
City considers flag replacement for hall flagpole
Councilman Marble pursues a bill to appropriate 75 dollars for a new city hall flag after a storm shredded the May donated flag from the Boy Scouts. The note also mentions exile of Grand Duke Michael and a boy named Tony Lind surviving a lake incident after sliding on ice.
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Marble
Boy Scouts
ST. Petersburg
Michael
Ore Montha
Hints on beauty and hair care from an old advertisement
A vintage ad promotes home remedies for hair removal and eye brightening, warns against harsh soaps and shampoos, and offers a tonic for skin and liver cleansing. It touts powdered delatone paste for hair removal, an eye tonic made from cryetoe, and a toning drink with kardene and alcohol to purify blood.
PARISIAN SAGE Hair Tonic Promised To End Dandruff
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage Hair Tonic claiming dandruff cure, scalp cleansing, and hair growth with a money back guarantee. It cites Mrs. J Franklin of Fulton Missouri and urges asking for Parisian Sage with no substitutes, backed by Giroux Mfg Co of Buffalo NY.
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Giroux Mfg. Co
Bupffalo
N. Y
Dartell’s
Suffragettes Gain Weight On Albany Hike
Four women suffrage pilgrims led by Gen. Rosale E. Jones hiked from New York to Albany. Three walkers gained one to six pounds, challenging the idea that walking naturally reduces weight.
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New York, Jan
Rosale E. Jones
Albany
Market Extension Vote Set for March 4
Eight thousand two hundred sixty three qualified voters appeared on the petition for a $150,000 market extension. total petition names reached 10,555. The proposition will be decided by residents on March 4, per the comptroller's report to the council.
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Pike Place Market
Carroll
State Spends Ten Million on Roads
The report from State Highway Commissioner Roberta notes about 10 million dollars were spent in the past two years on highway construction within the state, with over 8 million under county supervision. A New York dispatch highlights William Rockefeller, unable to speak loudly, while his large wealth is still evident.
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Olympia
Wash
Jan
Roberta
William Rockefeller
New York Dispatch
William
Market Price Averages Bid by Commission Merchants
The article lists buying prices paid to farmers by commission merchants and prices received from retailers to commissioners. It notes variation due to freshness and quality, but, unless stated, prices reflect strictly first grades.
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Freshoen
Neral
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