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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1919
Page
11
A fragment shows a judge asking a witness to swear to tell the truth in city police court. The reply is I do. The wording echoes a formal oath scene, with a humorous aside about Ananias blushing if he ever visited court.
An observer laments perjury in Seattle police court where judges and officers are accused of knowingly accepting false testimony. He recalls Judge Gordon handling as many as 165 cases in a day, with about 150 witnesses lying under oath. The piece portrays a culture of deception within Seattle's underworld and police proceedings.
David Williams a Seattle saw filer describes severe stomach and rheumatic pains lasting twenty years. After taking Tanlac he reports full recovery, renewed appetite, better digestion, and eight to nine hours sleep nightly. Tanlac sold in Seattle by Bartell Drug Stores under a Tanlac representative.
A reporter contemplates perjury in police courts, citing examples of lies by both police and suspects. Judge Gordon explains his method for judging truth, noting the habitual dishonesty when confronted with conflicting testimony and the tendency to favor the underdog while warning against mercy to clever liars.
Up to June 10, 34,837 auto licenses issued by H. P. Nadeau, motor vehicle license clerk in the county auditor's office. This compares with 27,887 licenses issued during the same period last year, marking a significant year over year increase.
County commissioners authorize a new paved highway linking Three Tree Point with Des Moines road near Sunnydale. The 3.19 mile route will cost 80000 dollars and bids open August 4.
Fires in the Magnolia bluff brush worsened daily due to drying conditions. The blaze threatened Fort Lawton officers quarters and came within 300 yards of them. City firefighters and Fort Lawton soldiers fought the flames and gained control.
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