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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1913
Page
6
A harsh judgment condemns an income tax proposal as a life blood drain and discriminatory against married versus unmarried men. The speaker argues the plan targets individuals unfairly and worsens financial burden.
Classified ad peeks at entry level newsroom work with low starting salary and advancement. Apply to F. W. Webster at 1209 Beventhaw, SRATTIE ST. Also brief notices mention lucrative Mt Vernon District circular free to settlers and a ranch listing for sale or trade near Snohomish with 70 acres and 106-room house.
Level ten acres with a small house suitable to start. Beautiful open grove at rear, easy clearing with no large stumps. Best loam soil, no rock or gravel, within walking distance of Incorporated town and good transport with over twenty passenger trains daily. Price 400 dollars with small down payment and balance 10 per month. Also featuring raincoats and trunks in local ads.
In a Washington court Judge Brown ordered Johnny Clancy to testify after the defense sought dismissal citing lack of written betting records. Clancy had previously held the First ward organizer to one for gambling during the state’s trial. The defense cited a New York case but Brown ruled that oral and written bookmakers fall under state gambling law.
Four men died Sunday afternoon four miles east of Auburn when a west bound freight train derailed. W. C. West of North Yakima, 20, was among the dead and three unidentified men were buried beneath the wreckage as they rode the train. Forty six cars telescoped into six car space, and trains will be routed over the Buckley branch for about two days while wreckage is cleared.
A dated market column lists produce and groceries with prices. items include raisins at 1% for 106 pounds, olives 10 cents per bottle, figs 2 for 15 cents, and various cheeses, beans, sardines, and meats with multiple bulk prices. Also noted are oysters and cod, with coins and units typical of a street market.
A local insurance company offers $100 in cash prizes for the best entry in a Washington title tournament. Contest details and eligibility are announced by the sponsor.
Labor leaders from Samuel Gompers to J. W. Kline address churches in San Francisco on free speech, union aims, and eight hour ideals. Speakers urge church cooperation with labor and critique employer control while detailing broader industrial reforms and solidarity among unions. Eleven women serve on San Mateo county’s November grand jury.
Voters in the Port of Seattle district are notified of a general election on December 6 1913 to elect one commissioner from the second district for three years starting January 14 1914. Propositions cover harbor improvements bonds and compensation for Port Commissioners and additional funding through bonds and loans.
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