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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1917
Page
3
A Kansas dispatch reports bitter reaction to a Senate filibuster led by Senator La and joined by several colleagues. The protest labels the act treasonous against the nation, rallying residents to defend constitutional norms and urgent political action.
Mark H. Jackson of Syracuse New York shares his radical home care remedy for rheumatism saying he was cured without money and urges every sufferer to seek relief. He explains how the ailment robbed happiness and offers his address to help others in pain.
Reporters note that "other wilful men" opposing the bill will be acted upon today. Members express no doubt that the revolutions will pass, reflecting strong legislative sentiment.
Citizens in Seattle express anger at Senator Jones for his filibuster blocking the president's armed neutrality bill. Interviewees condemn the action, link German influence to the senators, and urge defeat in the next election while supporting Wilson's stance.
A long courtroom process describes jurors questioned by both sides in a high profile Everett trial. Several prospective jurors are excused for bias or hearing concerns while others are noted with occupations and ties to unions. Paris reports German prisoners after raids while French forces push back.
Fritz Kolb a German reservist and Hans Schwartz alleged plotters were arraigned for conspiracy and unlawful possession of explosives with intent. They admitted possessing bombs and the case goes to the grand jury. Prosecutor Vickers attended. A third suspect arrested earlier was released.
The Washington supreme court in Olympia ruled unanimously to approve a $2,000,000 bond issue, clearing the last obstacle to condemning land for a 70,000 acre army camp at American Lake in Tacoma.
Senator Walsh of Montana opens a Senate debate on stopping filibusters warning traitorous motives may threaten Congress. He cites Benedict Arnold and historic treason expulsions, asking if a rule can be made to prevent filibusters from holding the chamber at bay during a foreign threat.
Washington March 7 United by crisis the senate will probably alter its rules while the house may organize along coalition lines Modified cloture a change so that a measure cannot be talked to death is likely to pass the senate Such alteration as senate sentiment now favors will probably give power to check a debate by a two thirds vote In the house there is talk of a bi partisan organization especially if independents show a tendency to tie up proceedings
Rome announces Italy will follow allied practice and not disclose daily vessel sinkings. Weekly totals of arrivals, departures, and losses will be released by the government.
Cleveland newspapers in a battle to remove Senator William J. Stone from the foreign relations committee chair. Editorials accuse Stone of being “the Kaiser’s friend” and threaten that his retention weakens U.S. defense. The Cleveland Plain Dealer and Cleveland Press call for replacing Stone with loyal, dedicated leadership.
Ten thousand advertising men at the national convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World in St. Louis will outline plans to promote and compel absolute honesty in advertising in newspapers and by advertisers in the United States. The effort follows several years of campaign promoting honesty in advertising. Also noted, the Pacific Coast Defense league elected Chester Thorne of Tacoma president at a Tacoma meeting, aiming to secure a Congress appropriation for a military highway on the coast.
A speaker commends the city and its voters for backing a socially owned belt line despite bond failures. The address praises the new city council trio, calls for removing the 50 year age limit on certain city workers, and urges an investigation of the Garbage Department to improve conditions and cut costs.
An advertisement touts painless dentistry in Seattle offering Novo Cain anesthesia and high volume to lower costs. It highlights licensed dentists, a strong reputation, and an ironclad satisfaction guarantee from L. R. Clark D. D. S. Owner. The copy urges immediate examination and quotes low perceived costs.
A Superior Judge orders the I W W jury to walk seven blocks to the YWCA and back three times daily with stairs climbed after each trip. A special dining room keeps jurors fed. the mixed jury is housed in a fourth floor dormitory separated by a screen. A female juror's snoring emerges as a notable detail.
Marion Burton, once a red headed office boy delivering goods for Tom Gardiner's Nicollet avenue drug store in Minneapolis, rises to become president of the University of Minnesota earning a $10 000 annual salary. He reflects that his past work was his best effort.
In Boies Springs California coach Des Howard dismissed several recruits who were straining with the Oaks. The action prunes the roster amid team development and training.
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