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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1905
Page
8
A lurid continuation details Tacoma’s underworld tied to Pete Sandberg and city politics. The piece tours Phoenia theater and a notorious joint, describing decayed vice, crowded dives, gambling and seduction, linking graft to municipal power, with harsh, accusatory tone.
Reporter visits city hall to question Mayor Wright about gambling in Tacoma and exposes a two story dance hall near the depot with underage dancers and a brutal system profiting from vice. The piece describes girls as young as sixteen coerced into work while patrons revel, and promises a Monday continuation uncovering deeper city corruption.
Evidence gathered by a private patrolman and city workers supported the charges. Holdridge was caught stealing eggs. His attorney filed notice of appeal and the case will be heard in superior court.
Colonel William F. Cody was refused his petition for divorce amid a judge’s sharp rebuke of him. The court found Mrs. Cody a devoted wife and mother who safeguarded family life, while noting Cody’s intoxication and speech impairment were not caused by provided remedies. The case may go to the supreme court if needed.
The piece argues for an inspector to curb severals cases of fraud by dishonest merchants. It cites milk deliveries underfilled cans and doctored scales, claiming many commodities are sold under false pretenses and that false measures rob consumers and farmers of thousands annually.
New clergymen plan to challenge the $100000 donation for missions by J D Rockefeller before the Congregational Union in Seattle. The American Board will accept the gift despite the protest. the issue moves to the national session for a decision.
A drunken stevedore toppled a 2 00 pound bale aboard the Bertha 2 striking George Melse, leaving him crippled and hospital bound. The Alaska Commercial Co. was found liable in Judge Albertson's court, with a $20,000 damages award rendered Thursday afternoon.
The Sunny South offers sun, flowers, and attractions for health seekers along the famous Scenic Route of the Southern Pacific. Two daily trains provide excellent accommodations. tickets and reservations are available through Union Office at 608 First Ave, B E Gent, Agent.
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