Poll tax bill lays burden on Washington voters
Senate passes SB 170 imposing a five dollar poll tax on residents aged 61 to 60? The measure, rushed through the house by a ST to 24 vote, takes effect upon governor's approval and collection begins in May. Debate centered on fairness with opponents listing many representatives and F B Sanger decrying the move as unfair to those least able to bear it.
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Schools Costly but Worth It, He Says
H. R. King, member of the school board, told a Municipal league audience Tuesday noon that Seattle’s school expenditures are high and the city must pay to maintain its high type of schools.
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Schwabacher Elected President of Immigrant Shelter Society
Leo Schwabacher, head of Schwabacher Hardware Co., is elected president of the Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Society. The appointment highlights leadership within Jewish charitable circles and the organization’s efforts to aid newcomers.
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Metric System Adoption Debate Set By Engineers Club
Marcel Daly will argue for universal adoption of the metric system of weights and measures before the Engineers' club at Thursday noon. Filipino students will debate Badger Debating Club on Filipino independence Thursday night in Commerce hall. Prof. J C Hoppin of Bryn Mawr College lectures at Philosophy hall Thursday 7:15 p m. The note adds geographic quips comparing Havana to Cleveland and Nome to Hawaii.
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Seattle's New Lawmaker Defends Car Management
A. Lou Cohen, city council contender who finished second, defends Seattle streetcar policy and taxes. The 55 year old cigar store owner from New York says the city must honor transit contracts, reduce tax burdens on workers, and push a strictly business approach. He predicts fare changes and criticizes perpetual car line losses. He lives at 923 First Ave N and has a wife and two children.
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War hero held as a kidnapper in Tacoma case
Hugh C. Van Amburgh a 23 year old war hero and holder of the D S C and Croix de Guerre is jailed in Tacoma confessed kidnapper of Arthur Rust 19 son of millionaire operator W K Rust. The abductors bound gagged and left the victim in a garage February 1 demanding 25000 dollars from the father. A group of crooks in Portland allegedly forced him to carry out the crime and the boy cried out attracting nearby workers leading to his release.
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Miss MacSwiney Addresses Irish War View in Sacramento
Mary MacSwiney sister of the late Terence MacSwiney spoke in the senate chamber asserting ambushes and killings of British in Ireland are justified. She compared Ireland to Belgium and said those shot were given a fair trial. She will speak at Crystal Pool Hall Monday after a reception by Seattle Irish societies.
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New U. S. Attorney Wins First Case
George E. B. Mathieu, new assistant United States district attorney, wins his first case by federal jury conviction of Nick MacAuley for boone law violation. Judge Neterer fines the defendant $400.
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Mystery Auto Chase at Hamonda Dock Ends With Blood Stain
Deputy Sheriff J A Alderman hid on the Hamonda dock as two men in a maroon Roamer pursued by a sheriff’s car fled down the town’s main street. A blood stained sheet was found in the Roamer and investigators traced a California plate 433747 while federal officers awaited a boat shipment.
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Shrine Jollies of 1921 Delivers Laughs at Nile Temple
The Shrine Jollies of 1921, staged by the Nile temple, entertained Tuesday night in the Shrine auditorium. The second and final performance drew applause as performers delivered humorous routines and light entertainment.
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Alleged Inventor Sought by Police
Police issued a larceny warrant for John Dale an alleged inventor who had been collecting money here on the strength of an alleged invention. He is believed to have fled the area.
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G N Features Fish Day on Its Diners
The Great Northern dining car department highlighted fish for breakfast on Wednesday and promoted the slogan Eat More Fish for Brain Health Economy. Alaska led in thrift stamp purchases per capita in 1920 among states.
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