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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1905
Page
5
Olympia reporters note Rep Linds of Spokane proposes a franchise revocation measure. The bill would delay effectiveness 60 days after enactment and allow a signed petition by 15 percent of city voters to trigger a special election on the franchise.
In Olympia Washington Dan Dean and Will Windom report that a joint committee will hear railways views tonight on the railway commission bills. Representatives from Northern Pacific Oregon Railroad & Navigation and Great Northern will present arguments to sway the lawmakers. The event includes a hypnotic performance and a recital by the Schubert club at the Washington hotel for the visiting officials.
Legislators may enact a railway commission bill this session appointing four commissioners chosen by the governor to oversee maximum rates. Governor Mead’s allies say the four will include four railroad men a Democrat and a Republican lawyer all men of standing to avoid bias. The measure combines features from three bills then pending and would empower the commission to set maximum rates while courts test its work.
In Olympia Rep J B Lindsey proposes a state census plan claiming it would cut costs and improve efficiency. The bill would require each householder and innkeeper to properly fill out census blanks and return them to the census bureau with penalties for noncompliance.
The second lecture of the present series will be given by the Rev H H Gowen in the crypt of Trinity Parish church on Wednesday evening February 1 at p m. The subject will be The Literature of the Animal World, a topic of current interest, treated with illustrations from ancient and modern literature.
The Seattle Puget Sound area expects a transport service shift from Portland and San Francisco after Sam Pilea’s election as senator. Officials claim direct gains for Puget Sound ports, with increased quartermasters business and rail terminals investing to develop regional shipping and trade.
In Olympia on January 31 the expected Standard Oil lobby failed to appear as lawmakers weigh a proposed state oil inspector office. Debate notes political patronage potential and possible deputy roles, while passage actions include bills on corporation shares and osteopathy exams. The Senate also passes a vinegar quality measure and a girls under 18 employment prohibition bill faces a close vote.
Boxing tournament planned at Ballard tonight featuring four fights among experienced boxers. Main event pits Tommy Burns against Joe Schildt. Rumors of cancellation denied by Billy Lavine manager of Burns, who cites past Seattle club precedents and asserts fights will follow all rules.
The state university faculty schedules Saturday one hour courses for teachers and the public. Courses include Makers of the Nation and Local History with Professor Meany, Introduction to the Middle Ages with Professor Alden, Civico with Professor Smith, chemistry with Professor Thompson, college algebra with Professor Moritz, and English literature with Professor De Granae. Classes begin February 4 and enrollment is open at term start.
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