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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1905
Page
5
The senate postponed indefinitely a bill providing for state regulation and supervision of state banks and creating the office of state bank examiner after a lengthy debate in Olympia. The measure faced extended consideration and was not acted upon.
A mix of health advice touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a daily aid to digestion and well being, claiming a robust health claim for users over fifty. The piece also covers political and civic items including a marriage license bill, state finances, school text book legislation, and state board appointments.
Olympia reports Senator Clapps bill requiring banks in cities over 76000 population to pay at least 1 percent on daily cash balances, paid monthly. Introduced for Mayor Ballinger of Seattle, the measure passes the House while a similar state funds bill is killed. The senate motto is quoted as The Lord is still with the senate.
The measure passed the house to end the state funds monopoly. It echoes the Falconer bill and is backed by Banker Lord of Olympia. The bill now requires the state treasurer to charge 1 percent on deposits and moves to the senate for final record.
The bill received second and third readings under suspension of rules, passed 71 to 2, and was sent to the senate for consideration.
Senate Bill No. 1 by Stan Sell imposes a three cent fare on all railroads in Washington. The measure, approved without debate, targets Spokane Falls & Northern and carries penalties including fines from 600 to 1 000 dollars and county jail terms of six months to a year. Violations require railroads to remit half of the overcharged amount to the state treasury, with the other half to the harmed passengers.
The Washington Trust company held its annual stockholders meeting and re elected directors whose terms expired. John Schram EB 8. Stimaon J. W. Good win C. J. Smith J. W. Clise and B L. Allen. The secretary reported gratifying earnings. Directors then elected officers: President J. W. Cline. vice presidents J K. Smith and F. S Stimson. treasurer John Schram. secretary and cashier M. D. Barnes. assistant cashier T. R Johnson.
Reports from Valdez and along the trail indicate the route will be inaccessible after April 10 due to early river break up. A telegram to North Western Steamship Co. confirmed the notice from Kish, a mail carrier between Valdez and Fairbanks. Madison, Empire line agent at Portland, arrived in town and P. A. Kevig left Rock Island and Frisco, joining O. H. Williams & Co., with L. M. West succeeding him at Pacific Coast Steam Ship Co.
A pitch stresses that proper release and regular upkeep extend bicycle life. It promises a small coat for a large long term benefit and urges customers to act promptly with Spin ning services.
The frenzied financier blamed for siphoning more than 260000 from state funds was expelled from the senate after a drive by lawmakers to curb floor lobbying. A resolution barred nonmembers from the chamber, and the man left as his allies stayed silent. Governor Mead will delay naming three railroad commissioners for at least a month until the act takes effect in June.
Tommy Burns and Jack Sullivan fought a 20 round match at Germania hall Tacoma to a draw. Referee Carroll ruled the fight even after Sullivan used rough tactics and Burns claimed a foul-free win would have been given. Large northwest crowd, Seattle attendance over 500, with an Interurban train sending fans home postcard.
An assortment of corsets and girdles advertised with values from $0.61 to $2.60. French corsets with reinforced stitching and lace trim, velvet ribbons, long over hips, and glove fitting sets in various colors and sizes offered as Thursday specials.
J C Erickson of 1924 Terry Avenue reports his daughter stopped a burglary last night. She heard noises at her room window and screamed causing the intruder to flee the scene.
Margaret Frost aged 64 died at her Polk and Spring streets home from pneumonia. She is survived by her husband Charles Frost, three sons Joe Carl and Tom Donoghue and daughter Mrs Andrew Muma. Funeral services Friday will be at the Mayfield Undertaking establishment.
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