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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1915
Page
5
An OCR fragment touts a patent medicine called Ywi-Kha or Adler-i-ka claiming to relieve sour stomach constipation and infections of the lower bowel. It mentions a mixture with buckthorn glycerine and other ingredients and references locations on Broadway Pike and Adams street.
Felix Crane, alleged Negro vice king, went on trial Thursday before Judge Gilliam’s court for taking money from Nexine Evans, a feared underworld figure. Attorneys, for both sides, carefully select jurors as the case resumes after a bench warrant delayed proceedings. Crane previously served two years for taking money from another woman amid graft probes in the police department. The state’s chief witness, Evans, a victim of opium use, is expected to be a focal point of the defense’s reliability challenge. The trial paused when Evans failed to appear, prompting a bench warrant and a continuation.
Prosecuting Attorney Lundin stated that conspiracy charges against German Consul Mueller have not been dismissed and will not be dropped unless warranted by facts. He denied receiving any Washington order to dismiss. Mueller allegedly conspired with a Seattle Construction and Drydock Co. employee and a private detective to learn business secrets. Dispatches claimed Washington officials asked for the case to be dropped.
The efficiency and public safety committee gave a hearing to a bill by Councilman Hanna endorsing a proposed bureau of municipal research. The report notes strong support from the council. The snippet also mentions Austria suspending parcel post to America.
The Surprise Baby's latest picture shows progress as Mrs Virginia Jackson comments on the child. The piece by IDAH McGLONE GIBSON from Chicago dated April 1 notes a hopeful tone about the baby's welfare and appearance.
A Chicago dental ad features Mrs. Hargus praising Regal Dental Offices for painless extraction and low prices. The piece shifts to a noted unexpected birth six weeks earlier, describing a mother who delivered a baby without prior warning and reflections on motherhood and Roosevelt's views on large families.
In Chicago on April 1 300 union painters walked out after rejecting a demand for 70 cents an hour for the next two years. The strike begins as labor action uptown.
Letter questions health effects of rust dust and iron tonics for blood. It also recounts a troubled marriage with interference by a mother in law and a judge, asking whether to publish letters or seek legal action. Advice urges restraint and legal counsel instead of scandal.
Portland April 1 E W Wright longtime manager of the Merchants' Exchange becomes general manager of the Port of Portland succeeding the late Marenus Talbot.
A fragment cites Mrs Geo Cook of 5616 Brooklyn Ave Seattle and a payment of 25.00 with an adf 66 code, indicating a likely local notice or voucher.
Seattle society gathers April 6 at the Hippodrome for a day of fashion as leading city women reveal the season's new apparel. Living models from major retailers will display daring Spring outfits while the public attends. A noon luncheon by St Mark's Women’s Guild precedes an 8:30 ball with a grand march led on the floor by Miss Teresa Thomson and Miss Marjorie Kittinger.
Henry Cohn sustained a fractured rib and other injuries after being struck by an automobile driven by Edward Kinney while absorbed in a book crossing a Portland street.
The Musterole white ointment, made with oil of mustard, is advertised to relieve sore throats, bronchitis, croup, and many aches. It claims deep penetration with a mentie tingle and is sold in 25¢ 50¢ jars and a $2.50 hospital size.
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