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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1904
Page
4
A Swift style remark praises practical producers over politicians. The speaker argues that those who can cultivate crops from barren ground deserve greater national service than political figures. The quote underscores the value of tangible labor and national improvement.
The Star urges Washington to pass a life sentence law for burglary robbery and armed assault arguing it would deter crime and protect public safety. It cites recent Chicago rulings and describes two West Washington street burglars as needing lifelong imprisonment. The piece frames a Seattle audience urging legislative action and public support.
The Mead gatherings at the Armory last night avoided any hint that King county wants a senator or that voting for Mead aids a local candidate. Critics label John H. McGraw and allies as manipulating Seattle business support away from any governor link to the next statewide Senate seat. The piece cites remarks by Andrew Carnegie and Tom Lawson while noting Perry Heath in Egypt and future travel schemes.
Parkersburg notes three major fronts in the 1932 race: the national ticket, state administration, and Senate, with the tax issue eclipsing all others. Republicans warn of new tax laws while Democrats promote relief for landowners and oil and coal producers, amid voter confusion over ballot formatting and potential losses.
Fragmentary text references a Baltic Meet and a Muncie banquet with a quip about doctors refusing boiled water. It hints at political puzzle involving five presidential candidates and a cryptic note about spelling names and replacing circles with letters.
Senator N B Scott faces a critical fall election as tax reform laws enacted after a special legislative session reshape assessments. The measure raises farm valuations to full value, increases listing of personal property, and imposes new taxes on foreign and public service corporations to cover state expenses.
A fragmented clipping from Deming Washington and Bellingham Herald items mentions political figures like Senator Wilson and John L, a joke on a greased pig, a biblical reference to Aaron, a note on Standard Oil trust skepticism, jailer Silas White, and a stray line about neckties, all gelling into a garbled snapshot of the era.
Deming Washington notice describes a basket social at the Templars hall tomorrow night. Buy a basket from your best girl and join in prizes beyond political names. utility and kitchen fire hints appear in the quirky Prospector excerpt.
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