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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1917

Page

8

Women Now Do Most Lobbying at Olympia

In Olympia a bill by Sen Harve Phipps of Spokane would require all lobbyists to state their exact business and register home address and occupation. The measure classifies violations as misdemeanors and shifts committee focus to public morals, highlighting the prominence of women lobbyists in the capitol scene.

Olympia State Senate Harve Phipps Spokane Phipps State Capitol

Judge Ronald Chosen to Hear Everett I W W Murder Trials

Gov. Ernest Lister selected Judge J. T Ronald of King County to preside over the Everett I W W murder cases. The appointment followed objections to Judge Guy C. Alston and affidavits of prejudice by I W W attorneys. Ronald was noted as one of Washington’s most capable judges in criminal procedure and viewed as impartial.

Olympia Ernest Lister J. T Ronald King County Superior Court Everett I W. W Lister Snohomish County Guy C. Alston Dice Snohomish Ronald Washington State

Raider Drops From Sight in South Atlantic

The German raider has apparently disappeared after arriving in the South Atlantic. Reports from Rio de Janeiro mention vessels possibly sighted on the north Brazil coast but no conclusive evidence. A convoying squadron was organized for protection of allied shipping with warships escorting large merchant ships into Brazilian waters.

Chas. P. Stewart Buenos Aires South Atlantic Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Supreme Court backs Blue Sky laws for Ohio Michigan South Dakota

The U S Supreme Court ruled that the Blue Sky laws of Ohio Michigan and South Dakota are constitutional. Earlier state courts had found Michigan and South Dakota securities sale laws unconstitutional. The decision affirms state authority to regulate securities within their borders.

Washington Ohio Michigan South Dakota U. S. Supreme Court

Danderine Hair Care Promises Thick Luxurious Growth

Advertises Knowlton's Danderine as a miracle tonic for dandruff and hair loss. Claims immediate improvement after one use and lasting growth in weeks, with hair becoming light, fluffy, wavy and lush. Promotes drugstore and toilet counter availability and root nourishment.

Knowlton

Lawmakers seek night lights for horse drawn vehicles

In a House bill introduced by Representative Swale the proposed law requires every vehicle drawn by animals to carry a lighted lamp visible from front and rear during dark hours with white light in front and red at the rear. The item also notes actor W. Howard Clarke is jailed for selling liquor to a dry squad member at the Dawson hotel.

Jimmie Davis Davis Kelly Jimmie Williams Dad Representative Swale W. Howard Clarke Dry Squad Dawson Hotel

Confessions of a Wife Reflects on Theater Busyness and Road Trip

Paula recalls delaying engagements and moving the Woman He Chose troupe to Philadelphia after 25 weeks in New York. She muses on the theater world, rival offers, and actors treated as pawns, while noting Ruth Dayton’s hints of romance with a British nobleman and uncertainty about marriage to Jeff Perrygreen.

Paula Altho New York Philadelphia Meany Farnest Cheas Mercy Emma Ruth Dayton Ruth Rachel Jeff Perrygreen Jeff

Light hearted women and enduring health through cheer

The article extols the cheerful woman as central to a man’s happiness and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female ailments. It claims the product has brought happiness to thousands of homes over four decades and targets backache headache and nervous strain.

Lydia KE Pinkham

Tied Race Keeps Cameron Seat in Lincoln County

In Olympia on January 23 the recount left Democrat J. J. Cameron and Republican W. G. Duncan tied for Lincoln County representative. The house accepted the committee recommendation to let Cameron retain the seat. Duncan graciously accepted the decision.

Olympia Althe J. J. Cameron W. G. Duncan Lincoln County Republican House Cameron Duncan House

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