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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
3
In Olympia on January 20, legislators decide to publish their own manuals after racy personal bios and paying for write ups have left them wary of graft. The move follows earlier requests for member biographies and telegraphic flattery, as several lawmakers who paid hotel bills vanished from town.
In Olympia on January 20 the proposed Employers' Mobility law aims to change work injury terms. It would cap death damages at 2600 dollars and set partial disability at up to ten dollars weekly, with a choice to sue under existing statutes or under the new act, and it faces labor opposition.
A Star reporter recounts being abducted during initiation night mistaking him for a target. He was bound gagged blindfolded and branded with a hot iron after hours of terror in a dark room. The wrong man was identified and the assailants fled as lights went out and the victim was returned to the pickup spot.
Washington, Jan. 20. An artistic floral fad makes its debut at the White House ball with Miss Ethel Roosevelt. Debutantes carry hanging balls of pink carnations and feathery ferns, suspended by moss green ribbons. The moss bag style quickly gains popularity among debutantes and florists praise violets and roses in the new design.
A pamphlet titled The Lands of Texas is distributed by the Denver Rio Grande railroad. It touts the Texas valley in New Mexico as the cradle of agriculture and irrigation, noting early cultivation by Indians and Spaniards for more than four centuries.
Sunday January 24 newspapermen from Seattle and suburbs will tour the Alaska Yukon Pacific grounds for a better view of the 1906 exposition. The tour starts from the administration building at 2 oclock and invites city and neighboring papers to join as guests of the publicity department.
TO THE PUBLIC. Everyone will soon be fixing up for spring and the fall. You do it this month ahead of the rush. We're selling new wall papers at 20 to 50 per cent saving to you all this month. See us first. Federal Paint & Wall Paper Co. 1814 Piret avenue.
The British steamer Craigvar, recently aground on Mororan rocks, was floated today and deemed seaworthy by Lloyds surveyors. Only minor damage, mainly in forward plates, was found and not immediately dangerous. She will head to the nearest drydock for repairs at once.
Loughney and Loughney advertise a weight loss method claiming a 10 pound weekly reduction without starvation or drugs. They also pledge cures for rheumatism gout Brights disease diabetes nervousness and prostration. Free consultation daily at 221-225 People's Savings Bank Building corner Second and Pike Street.
In Olympia on January 20 a clash between progressive and reactionary factions over a rule on indefinite postponements ended with 23 votes for Ruth and 18 for Nichols and the progressives, with one absent. The result signals strength but may not reflect real power as a few reactionaries can shift on important legislation.
Olympia Jan 20 Representative Nels Anderson of Skagit county proposes an amendment to Ole Hanson’s race track bill. He argues the Hanson measure could outlaw the $3 prize for fastest two year old Percheron at the county fair. His amendment would ensure county fair prizes are not affected.
The Chinese harbor boat Sametul fired two shots at the British steamer Chenpo for fouling a wood raft. Captain Lewington of the Chenpo boarded the Sametul, arrested its commander, and handed him to the British gun boat Robin's captain. The incident is under investigation by the Robin's captain and the British consul.
A line from an advertorial notes Schuchard Optical Co at 1207 Gecond Ave offering guidance on when glasses are needed and promising to advise customers if trouble or unease occurs.
Three named individuals Laide Neilson Clara Morris and Mrs John Drew died Monday at their home in Sheepshead Bay. The deceased Mr Ince was 68 years old and born in England.
Erickson of Pierce county circulates petition for appointment of C. A. Olson of Port Townsend as fire warden. Current warden is F. R. Welty.
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