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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1903
Page
3
City milk inspector Woodcock defends limited chemical testing while leading physicians warn formaldehyde in milk poisons children. He says samples are only analyzed for butter fat unless suspicious, with Dr Tanzer handling deeper chemical analyses.
L M Woodcock city inspector of milk warns that he alone stands between poisoned milk and the public as he conducts only basic analyses. He notes he cannot do thorough testing and relies on authorities to protect babies from formaldehyde taint. The piece recalls Chicago’s crackdown and Seattle’s current penalties, urging decisive action.
Seattle business leaders from King County sign a petition urging Samuel H Piles to run for United States senator. A committee letter dated September 18 1908 accompanies the endorsement, noting broad support across professions and parties and urging an official candidacy announcement.
A local business men's group in Seattle endorses Sam Up Lambert H. Piles for the United States Senate. The backers urge immediate consensus on a single candidate and express confidence in Piles as the best choice.
Dr. J. P. Sweeney cautions that any preservative in milk risks harming infants and digestive health. He cites past investigations in New York and Rhode Island, condemning preservatives as unsafe for children and blaming adulterated milk for illnesses in Seattle.
Physicians in Seattle join The Star in battling the use of formaldehyde in milk. Dr Franz H Coe says the danger is severe and commends the paper for pursuing pure milk. He offers to prepare a statement detailing cases for publication.
Drs. Sweeney and Coe urge an outright prohibition on milk preservatives and warn parents to stay alert to hidden poisons in milk. Dr. Crichton plans an ordinance to punish milk adulteration, to be presented to the city council next Monday, aiming to curb the infant disease outbreak.
Salt Lake City episode reports the auditing department of the Salt Lake route moving to Los Angeles. The article suggests other general offices may relocate to show goodwill. Also mentions Berlin dispatch on Kaiser indicating three crews en route.
George Jones, a Black minstrel at the W. O. carnival, was arrested early today for beating a white woman who he says is his wife. She was booked as a witness. Jones has prior arrests and was ordered to leave the city.
A fragmented note describes a candidate for United States senator denying strong support figures and preferring a county man though signaling possible backing if circumstances align. The text reflects political maneuvering and regional loyalties amid a tense campaign landscape.
A local leader outlines support for a United States Senate candidacy tied to Seattle’s political rise. He pledges a statewide campaign to secure Republican endorsement, aiming to represent Washington’s interests and unite King County for a strong convention showing amid Northwest growth. The note closes with thanks to supporters and a call for regional unity. A brief line notes the Bulgarian minister of finance arriving at Cruesot with orders related to Bulgaria.
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