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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1905
Page
8
Olympia Bureau Seattle Daily Star reports that Senate President Coon blocked debate and steered the direct primary bill toward defeat. Senators leapt to speak, were silenced, and leaders attempted to secure a hearing as the measure failed to gain progress before adjournment.
A political clash unfolds as the King county delegation keeps a pledge while the gray wolves and others pressure to kill a beer bill. The gang holds tight, silencing opponents and guarding their careers as they push or block measures in the present session.
In Olympia the house postponed the Palmer anti boycott and anti picketing bill amid swift passage of other measures. The Senate had approved the bill but the house defeated it with a clear majority after limited debate. The session also debated a firemen relief, a fish commission, land office cuts, and oil inspection funding amid broader expense talks.
Washington announces the president will accept any reasonable amendments the Senate may propose and will urge the San Domingo government to consent to the changes.
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