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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1911

Page

3

Constitutional Amendment Aims to Bar State Government Control

Oct 2 Avento reports a proposed constitutional amendment to restrict state government powers and limit legislative authority, with a referendum on Oct 10. The measure would affect elections, commissions, railroad powers, and the ability to regulate rates and property held by utilities, amid debate over governance and graft cases tied to Eugene Schmit.

Ao - Progressive Legisla Gu California Technic Commission New San Fran Eugene Schmit E & New

Furnished Rooms For Rent Near Westlake Avenue

Modern new furnished rooms offered at low prices call The Vireiows 64 Virginia street near Westlake avenue for details and showing times.

Virginia Street Westlake Avenue

My height is my curse and a plea for aid

H H Johnston, a 7 feet 2 inches tall man from New Orleans, appeals for support saying his size bars him from army or navy work and many jobs, leaving him destitute and seeking help. He laments being too tall for a museum display or ordinary employment.

New Orleans Army Navy H. H. Johnston

Teetotaller Dies Young Warns By Dr Granville

Paris reports Dr Mortimer Granville finding teetotalers die younger than drinkers. He cites statistics that heavy drinkers reach 63, occasional spree drinkers 67, moderate drinkers 63, and total abstainers only 51.

United Freee Paris Mortimer Granville

Speculation on Bryant as a spy over Golden Gate

San Francisco notes entertain a hypothetical: Aviator Frank Bryant might have been a hostile spy. He flew over the Presidio and the fortifications of Golden Gate, with potential to destroy the big guns by bombing.

San Francisco Presidio Frank Bryant Bryant Golden Gate

Secret Treaty and Lease Near Harbin Reported

United Fresh Leased Wire from Tokio says America gained a secret treaty and a perpetual lease on 50,000 acres near Harbin. Kokumin claims the land will be developed by International Harvester with China supplying guards and paying labor import costs to driven Manchuria development.

United Fresh Tokio America Harbin Kokumin Harvester Company China Manchuria

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