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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1906
Page
3
A magazine writer argues that American millionaires cannot escape democracy by moving abroad. He cites tax burdens in Britain and estate taxes abroad, concluding that even wealth cannot shield the rich from global democratic taxation and urging them to stay.
The piece criticizes Milwaukee for secretly bringing in Iowa professors and a Chicago consultant to evaluate Cedar River water, arguing for an open, city‑selected panel of eminent engineers and biologists instead. It highlights alleged bias and calls for fair, publicly funded scrutiny.
Tacoma July 24 Campers at Gig Harbor report sighting a whale seen near the smelter dock and then riding alongside the Chicaree launch in the Narrows. Passengers estimated the whale’s length at about 60 feet.
Advertising efforts aim to showcase Seattle nationwide and promote the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition. The Commercial Hab group plans a Seattle exposition day with resolutions to advance the initiative.
A fragment indicates a club seeks Governor Mead support for an exposition proposal and requests a meeting date to advance the plan. The text notes presenting the necessity and asking for recommendations and scheduling.
The Hague July 34. The expectation of an heir to the throne will not be realised. Queen Wilhelmina was ill last night and it has been announced that there was a premature delivery.
FE Sherrock and another school board member call for a recount amid claims of a census increase. The latest school report is cited to question the supposed rise and its credibility.
Tomorrow only at 610 second Ave rubber goods go on sale. Pairfax Rubber Hot Water Bags two quarts drop from 85 to 60, Goodyear bags from 1.25 to 90 cents, Red Cross bags to 1.95. Marvel and Tolan Whirling Spray Syringes cut from 3.60 and 3.00 to 2.50 and 1.95 respectively.
Special Correspondence reports Loli ta Armour ten year old heiress, born helpless with hip dislocation, healed after Prof Lorena’s bloodless Vienna surgery. She returns with mother to Chicago, walks with little limp, plays and dances, and enjoys her Belgian Griffen dog on the Armour home grounds.
Kalamaazoo's Women's Civic Improvement League funds divorce investigations for poor women and guides them through legal steps. Rev Caroline Crane leads the two year old group, praised for empowering distressed wives and promoting civic reform while tackling harsh social issues.
University of California faculty members oppose boarding houses that admit male and female students living together. A protest letter signed by President Benjamin Ide Wheeler and professors George Bawards and Lucy Sprague urges Berkeley householders to refrain from accepting university students as boarders.
Last night councilman Sawyer introduced an ordinance to reorganize the fire department by a platoon system. It calls for two platoon chiefs at a salary of 120 dollars a month instead of the current two assistant chiefs.
A formal inquiry asks if there was a home warming in a new country home. The reply confirms the event and adds that the wife dismissed the cook recently.
The Seattle Eagles announce a grand excursion to Moelips on July 24 aboard the Northern Pacific. Activities include horse racing dancing and baseball with entertainment planned throughout the trip.
A social notice invites readers to a big dance at Alki Point tomorrow night with fine music and a good floor. Attendees are urged to take the boat at So'clock from Fiyer dock for travel.
The narrator defends Elizabeth Madworth a 17 year old accused of stealing $100 from a wealthy mistress with access to the drawer. Nancy Luther testifies she saw Elizabeth take money. receipts and letters reveal misdirected funds. The jury returns a not guilty verdict and the defendant later marries.
The post office department announces promotions for clerks in Washington post offices. Rates rise in multiple towns including Heattion Petlingham North Yakima Hoquiam Pullman Spokane Tecoma Vancouver Walla Walla and Wenatchee with increases from hundreds to around one thousand dollars.
In a superior court action the Oregon Washington Railway seeks a block bounded by Fourth Fifth and King for depot use. The property is owned by Northern Pacific but encumbered by mortgages held by Mercantile Trust Farmers Loan Trust. The case pits Harriman interests against Hill interests in the appropriation battle.
Civil service commission set a hearing date for the rehearing of Joseph Latham and Graham who were dismissed from the department for looting at the Washington dock fire. The appeal of Treiman Dey Lt Carleton from the dismissal from the will be heard next Monday. Chief Wappenstein reported suing Patrolman Nebn for improper patrolling of his beat. referred back for more information.
The Eagles announce a grand excursion to Moclyan on July 24 featuring a clam bake, horse racing, dancing, baseball and other amusements. Round trip ticket price is single fare for the journey. Tickets available at N Pete ticket office corner Let av and Yesler Way.
A local retailer touts long standing customer loyalty with years of dealings and high praise for goods, prices, and methods. It highlights a liberal credit plan letting customers pay little at a time for summer apparel for men, women, and children with guaranteed style and quality.
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