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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
3
Resolutions from the St. Paul Patriotic league congratulating Wheeling, West Virginia citizens for denying hospitality to Senator Robert La Follette were telegraphed to Wheeling's mayor after they were approved last night.
The article details juror interviews including Blan and Scott as they face questions about labor union associations and free speech. It notes objections over closed shop queries, with Efaw and Stoffer awaiting further proceedings and outcomes.
Olympia March 8 The thth session of the legislature nears its end amid accusations of waste and pork barreling. Lawmakers vote to raise the levy from seven to ten mills and pass large appropriations while quibbling over minor education funds. Senate insurgents led by Nichols, Landon, and Johnson push for reform and accountability against officials allegedly abusing power.
President Wilson has delayed for now a decision on arming merchant ships. Evidence grows that orders to Secretary Daniels for immediate arming of American merchantmen will not be postponed much longer.
The new Hippodrome Road Show opens Thursday at the Palace Hip. Toplined by the Seven Lyric Dancers with Milo Bernice and a ballet of pretty girls. Other acts include Joe Wrennen Dale Hoyle The Hello and the Heau the Three Toki Japanese wonder workers Small Lan caster Waak and Manning tuba players and harp sat. Feature photoplay Rods of Wrath stars Henry Walthall Eleanor Woodruff and Ernest Maupin.
A humorous critique imagines a Mack of jitney jockeys joining Barnum's collection of wild animals on Seattle streetcars. It lists eccentric riders from two footed elephants to derby wearing boars and a hyena passenger who blocks aisles, with other comic characters cluttering seats and rails. The piece ends with a quip about loving thy neighbor before streetcars existed.
Governor Lister vetoed Senate 189, placing jitney police duties under the Public Service Commission and risking clashes with city officials. Senate Bill 265 on jitney bonds, despite a 28 to 11 Senate vote, was left in the Senate as the noon deadline passed. The bill had not yet been sent to the House when the veto was issued.
An editorial accuses Washington state House rules committee leader and allies of blocking Senate Bill 298 to deny Washington the benefits of the federal farm loan act. The piece contends Spokane could miss a federal farm loan bank as a result, citing a Treasury letter urging quick passage.
A compact editorial promotes advertising as a modern public good and cites the U S Public Health Service bulletin as a valuable message. The piece defends advertising against ethical opposition, arguing it serves public needs and benefits community welfare.
The U S Public Health Service reports 49.3 percent of rural school children have defective teeth and only 16.9 percent had dental attention. Over 14 percent never use a toothbrush, 58.2 percent use one occasionally, and 27.4 percent daily. Parents are blamed for neglect, teachers urged to reinforce habits, and the Surgeon General asked to publish a marked copy.
Superior Judge French delivers the ruling amid the Bessie L. McNeil versus Henry A. McNeill case. McNeil recounts finding his wife in bed smoking a cigarette with several stubs around the bed, while the judge asserts a woman’s right to smoke does not justify divorce.
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