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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1909
Page
8
A graphic account from Georgetown Hospital condemns poor ventilation and a stench ridden ward, detailing flies spreading disease and lax refuse handling. It cites inadequate meals, stale eggs, damp bread, and overused beds with straw mattresses, plus unsafe bathing and minor patients housed with adults.
New York election results signal end of Tammany grip as Gaynor wins mayoral race against Hearst and Barnard while fusion candidate Whitman takes district attorney post. Key borough leaders elected include McAneny Bronx Cyrus Miller and George Cromwell with the board of estimate showing thirteen fusion to three Tammany votes.
The article extols pine’s medicinal virtues and describes a cough remedy using glycerine Virgin Oil of Pine and whisky. It claims a teaspoonful four times daily can break a cold in twenty four hours and cure any curable cough, with ingredients sold by the Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati.
Beacon Hill Improvement club resolutions denounce the city jail black hole and the third degree torture. they call for a grand jury to investigate city government wrongdoing. Ole Hanson leads a charge noting past legislative fights against beating prisoners and urging reform. A L Valentine and Councilman Way praised for improved car service.
Reform suffered defeats in municipal elections nationwide. In New York Tammany won again. in San Francisco Heney was repudiated as Mayor Tom Johnson and reformers were ousted. In Cleveland, Mayor Johnson was rejected after eight years of anti corruption effort and Herman C. Baehr won the recorder post. Vancouver Washington saw wets prevail over drys.
Sheriff Robert T. Hodge says he revoked deputy Rief and named J. C. Liner to handle game and fish violations. He claims no responsibility for Rief’s conduct and notes a shift in county officials’ views on sheriffs’ appointment powers.
Local market ad lists meats such as sirloin steaks and leg of lamb, plus roiling beef and pork products. Fresh seafood includes halibut, sole, and oysters. dairy features cheese and cream. Fruits and vegetables cover berries, pears, apples, tomatoes, lettuce, and more with varied unit prices.
The speaker disclaims responsibility for recent actions by a former appointee and asserts he will make it his business to ensure the law is strictly enforced, criticizing payments to a stenographer and improper salaries.
The body of Madame Chevalier was recovered in Paris after a sewer cave-in on Saturday. Evidence suggests she lived for a time after the accident.
Horse owners urged to arrange winter care and pasture for their animals. Inquiries to John Wallace at Meadows via phone numbers Main 73 or Main 432. Leary's Compound advertised for pneumonia coughs sore throat and all lung trouble, sold by all druggists.
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