Ninth Legislature Graft Exposed In Washington State
Olympia March 4 1908 Dan Dean mails a bold report from Olympia detailing graft and corruption in Washington's ninth legislature. The Seattle Star promises a multi installment expose describing schemes to rob the state of tidelands and oyster lands, with named bills and bribery claims.
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Des Dean
Olympia Bureau
Seattle Star
Olympia Wash
Olympia
Star
Seattle
Will Dely
Morrow
Dan Dean
Denmark
State of
Washington
Mason
Thuroton
Kitsap
Jefferson
State Oyster Commission
State Land Commissioner
United States
House
Senate
Palmer
Shenator Sumner
Cocksure
Sumner
Oyster Commission
Dean
Beautif Your Complexion Without Cost
Advertising copy touts Skinhealth Treatment claiming to improve complexion scalp and hair. Offers free first set and mail order for full size if coupon returned. Promises germ killer deodorized products and Skinhealth tablets as a sovereign remedy for piles and skin issues.
Doctors in Contempt Face Court For Subpoena Refusal
Three local physicians must explain themselves to Judge Griffin this afternoon after ignoring subpoenas in the John Hildebrand case. Dr. Bates Dr. Wiltsie and Dr. Harrison were found tending patients during the contempt delay with bailiffs rushing to issue bench warrants. The physicians were in the midst of operations and fever checks as the court moved to compel their appearance.
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John Hildebrand
5. F. Wiltsie
W. C. Bates
J. E. Harrison
Knights of the Pill
Theas
Mackintosh
Bates
Harrison
Wiltsie
King County
Saloon Holdup Trial Testimony Describes Masked Men
Gilbert MacHeeth testified that he was in the Conway saloon during the holdup and saw two masked men enter. He described the shooting and how one bullet entered his back and exited his left side. Attorney Lage offered MacHeeth as evidence while Hildebrand, being carried on a stretcher, claimed only slight rheumatic improvement.
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Gilbert MacHeeth
Conway
Tom Lage
Mactieth
Hildebrand
Drunken husband drives wife and kids from Touchet
Mrs William Noble walked 15 miles to Walla Walla after her husband, drinking since Saturday, forced her from home. She filed a warrant for assault after he struck her and a girl, then fired a shotgun at the ranch before fleeing with the children. Noble was arrested and brought to the city.
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Walla Walla
William Noble
Noble
Attorney General moves to depose in anti trust suits
Topeka March 7 preliminary steps were taken by Attorney General Aither to secure depositions in the suit for writ of certiorari for Standard Oil and for a receiver for the Santa Fe for alleged violation of the anti trust law.
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Topeka
Kan
Aither
Sait
Crater
Standard Oil
Santa Fe
The Virginian opens at the theater with Dietin Farnum and Helen Holmes
Dietin Farnum and Helen Holmes star as The Virginian in four performances starting Thursday. The touring company recently survived a Montana crash that injured a member and rattled others but has regrouped. Manager Cort promises authentic cow country atmosphere and strong notices for Parnum as the Virginian and Holmes in the schoolmarm role.
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Dietin Farnum
Helen Holmes
Montana
Bearmouth
Cort
Thrustin Parnum
Critica
Famous Baseball Pitcher Cured by Columbian Treatment
Jesse Stovall, once of Seattle now with Detroit in the American League, suffered chronic nasal pain after a pitched ball struck his nose. He credits the Columbian treatment with prompt relief, stating headaches ceased and he breathes freely again.
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Jesse Stovall
Seattle
Detroit
Mich
Stovall
Chronic Asthma Relieved by Columbia Institute Treatment
Mr Daniel Graham of South Park Beattie describes lifelong asthma suffering. He left the east for climate relief, tried many remedies and doctors with little success, then underwent treatment at the Columbia Institute and recovered substantially with only a trace of asthma remaining.
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Daniel Graham
South Park
Beattie
Results of Grippe and Their Cure
Mr. B. F. Smith of Seattle speaks at 1023 Stewart Street praising rent benefits from the Columbian treatment. He describes a 15 year history starting as a nasal head and throat irritation that spread to ears and stomach, nearly ending in poor health. After treatment at Columbia Medical Institute he was promptly cured and is now entirely well.
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Columbia Medical Institute
Beattie
B. F. Smith
Stewart Street
Seattle
Innovation in Gustark draws crowds with risqué scene
The Ferris company stages Gustark the mythical province romance with strong dramatic handling but weakly received innovation. Last night the disrobing scene drew attention, and patrons unable to seat may see the display again as management plans to keep the act on for the rest of the week.
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Ferris Company
Free Medical Examination and Specialist Diagnosis Offer
A notice announces free careful scientific medical examination and diagnosis by an experienced specialist. It includes practical advice and offers a thorough microscopic check when needed, available to all.
Quo Vadia at Third Avenue Draws Crowds
Brandt-Baume company presents Quo Vadia with Laurie Brandt as Lygia in strong form. A. W. Gilbert as Nero and Edgar Baume as Marcus Vinicius receive special mention. Play continues through the week with Wednesday and Saturday matinees.
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Brandt-Baume Company
Third Avenue
Laurie Brandt
Lygia
A. W. Gilbert
Nero
Edgar Baume
Marcus Vinicius
Star Theater Opens New Bit with Clever Acts
The Star theater debuted a new bit last night with several clever acts on the program. The intimate venue aims to maintain its high standard and keep audiences engaged.
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Star Theater
Little Theater
Market Summary Signals Flat Trading For Farm Goods
The morning markets show little shipping activity and featureless trading. Pineapples are plentiful, spinach arrived and is selling fast, Japanese oranges will soon sell out, and investment demand is light. Poultry now fetches the highest prices seen in years.
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Ave Poultry
Market price list for vegetables and fruits snapshot
A dense list of commodity quotes including beans Lima cabbage Spinach lettuce carrots peppers and fruits with per unit or per crate prices and assorted units. Entries cover items such as Calfornia celery cucumbers California sweet potatoes bananas and dates with varied pricing and packaging terms.
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California
Prices on Produce and Staples From Regional Market Listing
A dense list of wholesale prices for fruits, vegetables, dairy, meats, nuts, seafood, and grains. Items include oranges, lemons, cranberries, pineapples, honey, cheese, beef, pork, lard, nuts, clams, oysters, salmon, and various flours and sugars with specified per-unit or per-sack rates and some discount terms. Local market figures feature multiple regional names and brands, reflecting a broad bargain catalog.
Grain and feed prices from Chicago markets and regional lists
A dense listing of cereals flours meals and grains with prices per bale per barrel per ton. Includes whole wheat, graham flour buckwheat corn meal rolled oats and rice products alongside feed staples like oats bran barley and wheat. Also notes Pacific Northwest regional hay and poultry feed items and Chicago market quotes for wheat and corn.
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Graham
C Co
Farina
Pearl Barney
This Treatment Cures Catarrh and Related Ailments
A claim that the treatment cures catarrh in every form and also treats asthma bronchitis incipient consumption rheumatic and other illnesses. It asserts a unique positive cure for piles and all rectal diseases.
Chronicle style numeric record from dated entries
A compact numeric fragment lists multiple dated figures and monetary values spread across May and July. The rows show monthly references with page or section markers and price-like figures such as 12.72 12.87 12.90 alongside 483 315 313.
Stocks Endure Mixed Day With Weak Overall Tone
Today's stock market was spotty with initial quotes below yesterday's close but firming after an hour before slipping again. The general list closed weak, showing losses of about one point or less. money is easy and business remains good, but prices are not yet at true value.
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Olympia
Washington
House
Senate
Lincoln Steffens
Missouri
Wisconsin
Rhode Ieland
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