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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
4
A Beattie Washington post office notice warns about a pending description expiration for a second class matter. The text mentions subscribers or addressees must ensure their details are current to avoid disruption. Specific dates and names are obscured in the OCR.
The piece derides maple syrup as a fraud and adulterated product. It urges a boycott of syrups from non maple growing regions and recalls revolutionary protests against taxed tea as a precedent.
The movement for selecting United States senators by popular vote is growing quietly with momentum. States may adopt popular selection without Washington, and a constitutional convention could be called if two thirds request it, though ratification by three fourths is required.
A Lady Bug's Diary notes Mr Ree visiting with affected humor about worms and poppy juice. A stroll in Lovern's Lane with Mr Hag Leigh is described as a budding romance. Items from Hyden and Pochahontas lampoon charity sermons, Ike Swalley’s blacksmithing, and a lawyer's cross examination about a failed United States Senate candidacy.
A quirky exchange centers on a bridal suite pun and hotel rules as a minister and choir leader spar over humor and money. An array of jests follow about women, widows, turning up interest, and a physician's claim about humanity.
Senator McCumber proposes a substitute for the statehood bill creating one state of Indian Territory and another of Oklahoma while eliminating New Mexico and Arizona He argues against consolidation into fewer states saying more western states are needed to protect western interests and provide strong representation in Congress He warns the East will seek protection from the West.
In a vintage ad style the piece touts Mapleine granulated sugar mixed with hot water as a modern syrup, offering 2 ounces for 35 cents to yield two gallons. It contrasts this with old days of ’76 and Yankee Doodle imagery, claiming Mapleine provides sap that’s down to date and cheaper than maple.
Washington March report outlines Roosevelt opposition to Hepburn bill in its present form. Moody Taft and Root favor amendments to fix constitutionality. Proposed changes include ICC rate enforcement time, escrow of rate differences, and narrow court review. Roosevelt warns of an extra session if Senate stalls or tries delays.
London reports that thirty suffragists demanded entry to the Premier's residence during a cabinet session. They were refused, caused a disturbance, and were removed. The article lists numerous individuals and ages among the participants, highlighting the scale of the disruption. The piece also notes scheduling issues for a triangular meet, implying campus facilities were strained.
A special round trip excursion leaves Seattle March 16 with Pullman accommodations and side trips. Limited passenger spots. make reservations at the Northern Pacific ticket office or with Secretary Williams of the Beat-Ue Commercial Club, Ettel Building.
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