China’s Canton shows progress under Sun Yat Sen leadership
Frank S Wong argues that Canton’s governance under Dr Sun Yat Sen and Chen King Ming marks a modern, capable state. He cites municipal reforms, anti gambling measures, opium confiscation, improved roads, parks, sanitation, and education funding as signs of a hopeful path for China’s place in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Sun Yat Sen
Ming
China
Your
Frank
Wong
City Council Court Dispute Over Fare Policy in Whidbey Island
A reader from Whidbey Island questions the city council’s stance on a five cent fare, arguing it shifts costs to workers and poor residents while the well-off avoid sacrifice. The letter condemns the recall process, recalls Hart’s minimum wage veto, and questions justice for the underdog in public policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitor
Council
Helen
Ole
Hart
Country Gentleman
Whidbey Island
The U S A and South America editorial note
The piece condemns the idea that American colonists are essential for ventures in South America. It asserts there is no better permanent home than the United States, urges travel for education, and argues colonials should settle in Spanish America after migrating from crowded Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
United States
Spanish America
America
Europe
Lydia E. Pinkham
Tiffin Files Candidacy Petition For School Board Seat
A petition bearing over 1000 signatures declares Dr. Charles C. Tiffin as a candidate for the school board and is on file with the clerk. Tiffin, former coroner and Beattie resident of 10 years, heads the Beattie clinic and holds national medical roles. He helped pass the law creating the public morgue and has four children attending the local school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Tiffin
Tiffin
Beattie
Beattie Clinic
Seattle Academy of Surgery
State Medical Board
Kings County Medical Society
Actrona
Muadrona
Seattle banker trip eyed to boost Spanish American markets
A letter argues for Seattle financiers to tour Spanish America to assess investment paths, boosting development, markets, and living standards. It contends foreign investment under safeguards can improve exchange, commerce, and ship capacity, while banking groups should remain prudent yet exploratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatle
Pan American Society of the
United States
Eattern
Seattle
Rusia
China
Africa
Australia
Europe
America
England
Seven Seas
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. M. M Skinner
Ant of
Washington
Canton College
Mying
Skinner
Swatow
Kwantung
Kwangsi
Calle
Bayer
Bayer” Benes
Gopirta Io
Reaper Masefactere
Mepapenticnctéaster
Baticy Ieseté
Fellows
Worldin
Gies Locon
The
Star
Aes
Seattle Star
Seventh Ave
Dr. C. C. Tiffin
Dr. Tiffin
Unia
Ira Dye
Fraser-Panerson CO
Second Avenue and
University Street
Paris
Masonic Temple
J. T. Mason
Sergi. J.L. Zimmerman
G. N. Wicon
Police Relief Association Fund
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!