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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
7
March 4 remarks rail at Senator Cottert proposal to file bills with the secretary of state before convening the legislature. The piece laments slow process, long sessions, and nostalgia for older copying methods, arguing reform faces resistance from lawmakers and staff.
In Olympia on March 4, a Joint Appropriations Committee report sparks a storm as callers claim all want more funding for core state institutions. Observers say lawmakers pursue a looming total far above initial estimates, driven by local pressures and the belief every district must grab its share.
In Olympia on March 4 the House passed the amended substitute for the Nichols local option bill by a narrow vote with only two opposed. Wet supporters praised compliance while dry opponents called it a bitter pill, as Reeves and Vollmer voted No and the bill moved to the Senate for further revisions.
The fragment recalls Civil War imagery as citizens reflect on battles from Manassas to Culpeper. Descriptions of fear, bravery, and long-ago clashes mix with signs of a present County Clerk’s office, where memories stain the imagination and muddy corridors carry reverberations of national conflict.
In a courthouse gathering the quarterly pension payout drew about two dozen Civil War veterans. Clerks clashed with playful scuffles using fountain pens and rulers before settling as one graduate noted Union soldiers charged only one way.
Admiral Robrey D. Evans will address the Seattle Cruising Club Tuesday evening on the theme From Hamp to San Francisco in the Atlantic Fleet. The talk drew praise from New York and Boston press, with attendees noting his engaging delivery. Judge Huneke departed for Spokane and will mail in a decision after the Lake Washington canal session. Buy a Champion Gas Range and coal or wood range free.
The Senate honored Wing President Fairbanks with a silver set valued at $1,186 and a loving cup from Democratic members after a closed session. Senators gathered at the rostrum to shake hands as Fairbanks spoke, marking a rare tribute to a prominent officer.
The court found J. M. Montgomery guilty of using the Allied Printing Trades stamp illegitimately on campaign cards for Fullerton, while Fullerton ran for county treasurer. The verdict followed a jury trial in the superior court.
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs Charles Taft remained at the White House while their husbands went to the capitol. Mrs Roosevelt formally presented the White House keys to Mrs Taft and there was no oath as Mrs Taft became mistress of the residence. Mrs Roosevelt then went to Union station to join Theodore Roosevelt at Oyster Bay.
Taft outlines reforms to banking and currency elasticity, calls for a postal savings bank bill, and supports subsidies to boost foreign trade. He addresses race tensions, labor safety laws, interstate carrier liability, and a model labor code for the District of Columbia, emphasizing court restraint and commerce stability.
Reports indicate counterfeit Confederate five dollar notes are circulating in the town. Police note two new victims, Mrs. Gribbons and Mrs. Jenkins, as authorities investigate a suspected gang. Also, county cash collections for February total 724501.48, up from 6604.
A blizzard from yesterday afternoon through today grips the Atlantic coast. Telegraph lines are down, trains stalled, and travel impeded from Wilmington to Baltimore. Snow piles in New York streets block traffic as unemployment drives unprecedented charity requests.
F L Wensell a grass blower sues the Puget Sound Electric Railway in superior court seeking 2000 dollars claiming he fractured a leg by being buried twenty feet due to a community of carelessness in protection for people near the third rail heavily charged with electricity.
George Westinghouse Jr. of Pitta and Miss Violet Bhol ter of Sir Brockelban were quietly married today at the Irton Cumberland court ey home of the Brockelbanks.
Washington reports Roosevelt signed a bill authorizing an additional judge for western Washington. Di Paco and H. H. Marriman, en route to New York, discussed last year's suit in worn clothes with reporters. Bremerton council advances plan to acquire two downtown lots for city hall fire hall and Nakima. Calhoun’s Seattle realty buys large tract under Hunnyside canal. Helena legislature to adjourn today. In other notes, Burah cites potential inquiry into J. H. Schively’s state insurance post. Carson governor Dickerson says he will sign anti gambling law under proper conditions. Springs guide Borah claims Roosevelt will not return alive from Africa due to malaria.
King County engineers inspect safety provisions two years after a state law. Burglar Gail Arthur Alien pleads guilty to burglary. possible 1 to 14 year term. Injunction granted against H Sweeney & Co in plumbing dispute at Arctic Building. Damages sought from Great Northern Railroad and B P Sheerer for toe and hot wheel injuries. J Jackson pleads guilty to forgery. sentence suspended. Attorney fees sought by John K B Humphrey for Mary Buckley case against Andrew Buckley.
Boxed silk hose for women men and children advertised with multiple pack sizes and special prices. The lineup includes pure thread silk, medium weight cotton hose, and durable ribbed cotton for boys, with box quantities and price points ranging from 65 cents to four dollars.
A varied assortment of jabots newly received includes double jabots of fine Swiss edged with imitation Irish crochet lace at 35c, striped net jabots 25c, fine lawn jabots with Valenciennes lace 25c, and double lawn jabots with Valenciennes and Cluny lace 65c. First Floor.
New silk kimonos on display in various color pairings and floral designs. Prices highlight a 95 cent line and a long silk kimono at 3.95. Second Floor storefront display.
Special on women’s knit vests at 50c each features low neck sleeveless Swiss ribbed with crochet edge in white pink or sky. Also offered 85c silk-lisle vests extra long shaped with high neck long sleeves silk crochet finish and silk taped in white pink or sky.
German silver mesh bags feature pierced frames shirred mesh tassels and fancy silk linings offered in six to twelve dollar price range. Located on the first floor shoppers find these novelty accessories reminiscent of sterling silver in style and wear.
A catalog of sewing notions and fashion hardware with prices. Items include Notion Novelties Sterling Skirt Markers at 50c, Nottahook Garment Fasteners 50c per yard, Sellabone collar supports 10c per yard, Nickel Spool-Holders 25c, Craven Dress Shield Pins eight for 10c, Princess Chic Hese supports 50c to 1.50, Wests Electric Hair Curlers five for 25c, Marcel Hair Wavers 15c, Directoire Skirt Binding 25c 35c 50c per yard, Princess Pin-Books 15c, Always-in-Place Hair Rolls 1.75, Lacet dAlsace tape 10c 15c, Colonial Bone Hair Pins three for 25c, genuine whalebone Collar Supports four 15c, Solid Nickel-Silver Thimbles Sc each, Wooden Button Moulds various sizes per dozen 2c to 15c.
A catalog snippet lists items with prices including Violet talcum 20c, shaving stick 33c, glycerine soap 25c, vaseline 19c, perfume 6z, peroxide 35c, talcum powder 10c, face powder 98c, hand brushes 10c, frostilla 19c, toilet water 95c, and toothpaste noted as none.
Ribbons offered include White light blue pink and lavender Nos 1 1 2 3 5 from 6 to 15 cents per yard Plain and Fancy Tan Shoestring No 9 at 25 cents per yard Black Fob Ribbon extra quality Nos 5 7 9 priced 30 35 and 40 cents per yard Fine weave Nos 7 9 at 35 and 45 cents Gold and Silver Ribbon for trimming neckwear and garments Nos 1 2 4 6 8 16 from 18 cents to 75 cents per yard
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