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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1915
Page
5
City officials from across the state travel to Olympia to oppose Senate Bill 46 the Taylor measure. Corporation Counsel Bradford and Hanson represent the city in the afternoon hearing with Councilman Erickson and others joining Monday night for another session on the general topic.
Eugene V. Debs, socialist candidate for president, addresses a full Dreamland pavilion urging workers to form a vast union to overthrow the present industrial system. He cites a coming social and industrial democracy and denounces the war as driven by rulers with workers paying the cannon fodder. Debs is warmly applauded.
A Seattle fruit growers conference ends with a plan to standardize fruit handling and dispose of waste, with leading agencies from Washington Montana Idaho and Oregon agreeing to follow the new governing board. Permanent organization to be formed in Tacoma February 15 with rollout expected this year.
Richmond Highlands, an expert engineer, spoke to the student assembly on generating power by concentrating the sun's rays as in the lower Egypt plant. He noted this method could be used for irrigation and arid regions of the United States.
The senate spent the morning in session receiving measures including a memorial urging Congress to amend federal statutes to curb leasing of coal and oil lands granted to the state for limited terms. A library controversy resurfaced proposing a governor run library commission and a separate law library under the supreme court. Four year terms for county and precinct officials and new hotel liability limits were included. A complete fisheries code was introduced to regulate catch taxes, net mesh sizes, and power for the fish commissioner.
George R. T. Mack an importer of German chemicals and drugs with offices in the Downs building is arrested for selling a preparation that is really cocaine. Deputy Prosecutor Palmer issued the complaint and Constable Shannon made the arrest. Mack is alleged to have sold one ounce of cocaine to W. B. Clark of 217 West Boston. Police say there is evidence he has sold cocaine previously to others without prescriptions.
Counsel for Leo M. Frank of Atlanta Ga asked the U S supreme court to advance the case out of its regular order after a stay last week in the Anna Phagan murder matter.
Indigestion and constipation are linked and cause discomfort. A mild laxative tonic with pepsin, Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, relieves waste congestion and restores regularity. Free trial bottle offered by Dr W B Caldwell at 42 Washington St Monticello Illinois.
The waltz canter is explained as a variation of the one step ballroom dances, with the lady mostly stepping backward and the gentleman forward. Variations include the draw or breakstep, the box turn, the reverse and the half cortes, and many can be adapted to the canter with music adjusted.
A columnist answers readers Alys and Jane about finding a reliable partner. She argues popularity and boldness attract temporary attention but not lasting marriage, urging restraint and consistency, while stressing men seek a wife with decorum. A male correspondent Will asks about leaving past life, and the advisor emphasizes responsibility over happiness. A beauty tip discusses skin treatment and removing blackheads with home remedies.
After twelve years the Hoffman Cloak and Suit Co on Second Avenue announces a six day sale to vacate by January 30 1915 due to soaring rents. The stock is heavily discounted with coats suits skirts and sets selling well below cost and fixtures also offered for sale.
A reader asks how to make a girl show more interest after two months. The reply urges proving deserving of love and not pressuring her, noting a girl who dates freely may still be worth winning.
Mrs. Annie Bronsecom of Tacoma testifies Akoz relieved her neuritis after three years of pain and hospital treatment. She describes rapid easing of knee swelling and full improvement within three weeks and endorses Akoz for various ailments. The advertisement notes Akoz is sold by leading druggists.
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