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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
5
Gilson Gardner reports from Washington on a new currency bill shaping plans from the Senate and House. The measure would let banks and corporations issue government backed notes against various assets, potentially expanding credit and easing wartime style lending but drawing protests from Aldrich Cannon and critics who fear reckless expansion.
A fragment reports great relief for Leke Salts amid fresh treatment updates. The brief mentions medical progress and ongoing care, noting hope for improved health conditions.
London reports stir over Mrs Hwa Williams comments criticizing American fashion. She alleged Americans spend heavily on dress but know less about how to wear it, prompting backlash from American colony including Mrs Roosevelt’s circle. The piece notes reactions across society from New York to St. Augustine and mentions the president’s wife and cabinet wives among those affected.
The article details bond valuation and bank reserve rules, with bonds accepted at 90 or 70 percent of market value and bank asset risks capped at 40 percent of capital. It notes a 10 percent redemption fund, 16 percent reserve retention, and a proposed three year limit. It critiques Democratic Senate weakness and Wall Street influence over the bill.
A citizen born in Christian County Kentucky is honored in a local tribute. The note confirms the birthplace as Christian County and references the individual Davis in the ceremony context.
Mattleship meet at the navy yard with boats departing Pier 3 at the feet of Yester Way ten times daily.
United Press reports panic in Panama prompts immediate deployment of 200 additional marines to the isthmus with orders to protect property and maintain order during the election. Navy sailors may be moved to the Atlantic fleet if conditions worsen. Cabinet discussions center on U S control and canal safety remains the administration's priority.
Thousands witnessed the rose fiesta parade as every auto entered was decorated with roses and ribbons. A river water carnival would cap the night with lights while the first big parade drew about two hundred thousand people and showcased "The Spirit of the Golden West" across a three mile chain of floats.
London June 3 President Fallieres of France credits his wife for his achievements saying she made him feel valued and helped him become more than a respected lawyer or mayor. His family once mocked her husband as a cranky revolutionary. The visit to England is thought to aim at a Russia England France alliance.
The Mississippi river above Quincy Missouri is rapidly rising with hundreds of homes abandoned. Property damage is extensive but no deaths reported. Residents seek higher ground as floods deepen and river bottoms flood.
Dr. B H Paschall urges Health Commissioner Crichton to publish dairy inspection results frequently and warn the public about milk not produced under proper conditions. He attacks pasteurized milk as deceptive claiming it destroys acidity allowing disease organisms to multiply and calls for mandatory dairymen customer lists and broad inspector powers with license recalls for bad milk.
The motion to set aside three indictments against Patrick Calhoun Tirey Ford of the Unit Railroads and Abraham Ruef for bribery of a supervisor in the overhead trolley franchise case was argued before Judge Lawler. Attorneys A A Moore and Frank H Murphy led the defense while Heney represented the people. The hearing included several spats between Heney and defense counsel.
Advertising a sale on spectacles priced at $1.00 and up. Customer invites readers to visit Schuchard Optical Co located at 1207 Secondary Street for vision aid purchases and optical services.
The Feders Paint and Wall Paper Co. promotes interior paints and oils at right prices. Located at 1314 First Ave Arcade Annex.
Oakland California case where Katie E B Linsley was granted a divorce from William E B Lineley by Judge Lileweorth after he returned home drunk and, mistaking his reflection for another man, smashed the mirror and accused her of entertaining a creanger during his absence.
Theodore Shonts returns from Paris with a new account of the Duke de Chaulnes death. He says the duke died suddenly while kneeling beside his wife during evening prayers from heart disease, denying drug-related causes as false and criminally libelous.
Express companies report excess charges and a wave of complaints from customers seeking refunds and clearer pricing. Regulators review practices as consumers describe hidden fees and slow deliveries impacting small businesses and households.
Secretary Metcalf filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission charging the Adam Baprese and Northern Pacific Express companies with overcharging the government. He says last July they billed 40 cents too much per 100 pounds for shipments from Washington City to the Bremerton navy yard, totaling $16, in a test case to set a proper rate.
In LaBelle Missouri on June 3 investigators found Bert McMillan killed his wife and two children then killed himself after fearing exposure of his past life.
The Monticello steamer departs from Flyer dock at 6 30 a m 9 30 a m 1 30 p m and 4 p m daily. The schedule lists four morning and afternoon sailings from the Navy Yard route.
Announcement of International Typographical Union officers: President James M. Lynch of Syracuse New York first vice president J W Hayes Minneapolis secretary treasurer J W Bramwood Denver agent of the Union Printers home George P Nichole Baltimore.
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