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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
5
A columnist argues that cigarette smoking renders men unfit for any position of responsibility. The piece emphasizes personal discipline and links smoking to moral and social failing, urging stricter behavioral standards for public life.
A citizen pledges to not permit any young man in their company to smoke a cigarette and to discourage the habit among young men. The notice asks to have the name entered as a member of The Star's Anti Cigarette League and provides an address for submission.
A Seattle newspaper reader urges employers to bar smokers and praises The Star for leading anti cigarette efforts. The letter links smoking to moral and physical decline, warns of job losses, and calls for business support and public pledges to join the Anti Cigarette League in Seattle.
A reflective piece by detective Modricker recounts the challenges of identifying a guilty suspect in Bob Cash’s career. It discusses building cases, the psychology of detection, and the hard task of monitoring suspects across entrances in large buildings while balancing expenses and ethics.
A former detective recollects cases where wit, disguise, and clever devices exposed criminals. He recalls burglars and horse thieves duped by clever ruses, the dangers of size and appearance in policing, and the use of a telephone to elicit confessions from suspects.
A stylish feature highlights lightweight plaid ensembles for young women. The collection centers on dark blue and white fabrics with crisp tailoring and a polished, active look suitable for spring wear.
Washington reports repairs to the drydock Dewey at Las Palmas Canary Island will be finished soon and the craft should sail by March 12. The Ta coma has rejoined Bigsbee's fleet in the Mediterranean and the fleet will split at Alexandria with part sent to the Philippines and the rest returning home.
An ad asserts our Iowa Creamery product equals the five cent butter price at the grocer. It references a Cow Butter Store location near Tet and Pike, with a listing for Lint ft and Matus’ Lite Building.
The Elwell, owned by Beattle Shipping, was libeled this morning by Puget Sound Tugboat Co. A keeper was placed on board and indications suggest further complications will delay the vessel indefinitely in Port Townsend.
The Northwestern Steamship company buys Orizaba Saratoga and Yucatan from New York and Cuban Mail Steamship. Orizaba sails around Cape Horn and arrives Beattie late May. Saratoga due July and Yucatan in fall. Pacific Coast names Captain James H Patterson to oversee northern fleet operations. Dennison controls northwest passenger business.
In the State Bank of Seattle at Yesler and Piret many keep money on hand for quick access. The bank is touted as safe and compounds interest on savings twice a year, appealing to those who want decent returns with easy access.
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