Ruling Draws Fire From Assessor Over Tax Shift
County Assessor Thatcher of King County denounces a Supreme Court interpretation as a burden on small homeowners and a gift to large corporations like Puget Sound Traction Co. The decision will force big changes to assessment rolls and incur extra costs for this year.
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Superior Court
Washington
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Cleveland Teen Confesses Fire Fatalities and Arrests
In Cleveland a 16 year old waitress Miss Les lie Reimers is jailed after confessing she accidentally started a gas fire while trying to kill herself. The blaze killed two and wounded eighteen. George Hanson and George Bauman were arrested as alleged coirritants in the case.
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Cleveland
Leslie Reimers
Miss Reimers
George Hanson
George Bauman
Islands retention resolution urged by Seattle Chamber
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce received a resolution by the San Francisco Chamber advocating keeping the Philippine Islands under foreign rule until the islands are ready for self government. It argues that granting independence would endanger growing trade with the United States and urges passage.
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San Francisco
Divorce, Fidelity, and Second Love Explored in a Corner of Life
In a reflective exchange, Margie and Dick discuss Mary’s potential remarriage to find happiness, challenging the idea that women cannot love more than once. Margie cites George Eliot on lasting love, while Dick clings to traditional views, revealing intimate tensions about fidelity, aging, and longing. The scene ends with plans to move in together and a lingering, unspoken pity.
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Margie
Trent
Mollie
Mr. Trent
George Eliot
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