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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1905
Page
5
Olympia dispatch reports Chas Sweeny faced pressure from rival figures tied to Spokane money. In the end Samuel H Piles of Seattle appears as the victor for a six year term in the Washington State Senate after a tense political contest that highlighted regional tensions and power plays.
An editorial blend recalls Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets aiding digestion and promoting pure blood. It then tracks Charles Sweeny of Spokane who faced bribery pressure in Olympia during the 1905 fight for a U.S. Senate seat, ultimately withdrawing to back Samuel H. Piles. The piece notes Sweeny’s earlier generosity to rivals and his eventual stand against dishonest offers.
The Sultan of Sulu opened at the Grand last night to stronger reception than last season. Thomas Whiffen stars as Ki Ram with lively songs and bright dances. Helen Thompson shines in a key role. The show runs through Wednesday with other offerings such as Pawn Ticket No. 216 and Gay Go on the slate.
Lobby gossip recounts Lieutenant Governor Coon favoring the nickname Charlie amid varied titles from friends. The column includes a constituent letter praising Sweeny’s camp, jokes about a “Yellow House” and Olympia’s reform actions leaving certain venues open.
Dr. Matthews plans to address the city council tonight with a written statement detailing reports that led him to accuse officials of corruption. City leaders expect a heated session and caution against overstatement while noting he may outline charges labeled as graffiti related symptoms.
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