Square Deal Initiative Aims For King County Signatures
King County must collect 32 000 signatures by June 30 to support an initiative for reapportionment of legislative representation. The drive targets King County Yakima and others with population growth since 1900, arguing current districts misrepresent voters. A nonpartisan committee drafted the measure seeking fair square reapportionment in Olympia.
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King County
Legis
Yakimaty
Senate
Olympia
It Habit Moral Message From An Old America Figure
The piece rails against the IT habit urging humility and simplicity. It compares great men to egomaniacs and cites Lincoln Edison Darwin and other notables as exemplars of straightforward effort. It warns that bluffs fail as one rises and emphasizes genuine merit over show.
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Earth
Napoleon
Lincoln
Edison
Darwin
Pter McOnd
John
National push against food drug fraud and unsafe eggs
Amid calls for model laws to curb crimes of greed in foods and drugs, civic groups and figures like Vincent Astor push for nationwide Reform. The piece notes rising prices, unsafe products, and proposals to stamp origin on Chinese eggs, with a mood for action rather than mere lawmaking.
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Uncle Sam
Vincent Astor
Civic Federation
Doc Wiley
Laugh Department Stings As Skirted Swimsuits Spark Debate
A jumble of quips and cartoons from The Seattle Star presents skits about bathing suits in Detroit and a parade of comic vignettes. The piece weaves humorous exchanges, anonymous anecdotes, and light social satire through a collage of personalities and lines.
Noel Buxton Weds Lucy Pelhamburn Amid Parliament Wedding Demand
In London at St James Church Noel Buxton MP marries Miss Lucy Pelhamburn. A fashionable guest near the gallery shouts a demand that he promise to treat his bride well and ensure she votes, creating a notable moment at the ceremony.
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London
Noel Buxton
St. James’ Church
M. P
Lucy Pelhamburn
Yakima Growers Plan Refrigeration Plant at Zillah
The Yakima Valley Fruit Growers Association will place large orders for machinery for its 600 car capacity refrigerating plant at Zillah within a few days. The plant will be finished by September 1.
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North Yakima
Yakima Valley Fruit Growers’ Association
Zillah
Arrest Pretty Wife for Prison Rescue
Philadelphia report says Grace Paul of New York aged 22 was arrested by special policemen on request from New York authorities. She is accused of aiding her husband Morris Paul to escape in November from Blackwell Island prison where he was serving a six month term for larceny.
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Philadelphia
Grace Paul
New York
Morris Paul
Blackwell'i Island Prison
Hamburg Maer Vaterland sets speed record at sea trials
The Hamburg American liner Vaterland, largest steamship, completed trials in Norwegian waters May 8. It achieved 25.4 knots into a headwind and 26 knots with it, with machinery producing an average of 90,000 horsepower.
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Hamburg
Germany
Maer Vaterland
All Clogged Up Quick Relief Promoted for Constipation
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin marketed as a mild laxative suitable for all ages. Endorsed by families including Mr H W Fenster of Siegfried Pa, claimed to train bowels to function naturally and to offer guaranteed results or money back. Free sample by mail from Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
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H. W. Fenster
Siegfried
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
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