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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1915

Page

5

Lawyer Kept Girl Captive in Sanity Case

Mrs Trevelyan testified in Mackintosh court that her daughter Merc J M Thornton is being held by a Seattle lawyer to protect her from her mother. She said Six Graces Free Love Institute of Los Angeles sent a letter, and that Thornton attacked her near a private maternity home after threats to throw her in Lake Washington.

Mra Sarahvelyan du Mackintosh J. Y. Milley Los Angeles Merc J. M. Thornton Trevelyan Seattle Thornton

End of Election Contest Hinge on Full Transcript Filing

Judge Albertson ruled that an abbreviated statement of facts cannot sustain an appeal. The complete transcript of testimony in the McKenzie Christensen election contest against County Commissioners Carrigan and Knudsen must be filed, costing about $2,000, according to attorney Edgar C. Snyder.

Supreme Court Albertson David McKenzie Walter T. Christensen Carrigan and Knudsen Edgar CC. Snyder

Dear Miss Grey Letters on marriage and seals

Questions about telling a fiancé of being born out of wedlock and using a mother's maiden name for signatures are answered with advice to be truthful and to rely on personal judgment. A Washington marriage question clarifies legality, and a reader asks about coin values with guidance to check dates and consult library coin books.

Mar Entown

Don’t Use Soap On Your Hair Advert

An advertisement touts using refined coconut oil as a hair cleanser instead of soap. It claims alkali in soaps harms the scalp, recommends melting a few ounces of oil and rubbing it in, and says coconut oil yields a rich lather that cleanses dirt without drying, leaving hair soft and manageable.

Bubble Blowing Critique Urges Real Work Over Dreams

A successful American businessman warns that society is becoming a race of bubble blowers. He says daydreaming replaces production and urges focusing on one tangible goal and turning it into real results through hard work.

Easter Hat Prize Sparkles in Seattle Easter Parade

The spring day drew thousands as Easter crowds filled downtown streets and churches. Doria Wirth won a hat in a Star contest and wore it to church amid a citywide celebration with bright music and vivid spring displays.

Milady Seattle W. m Sparka Mine Doria Wirth Hiawatha Place Mies Doris Wirth Same

Sage Tea Dandy Promises Darker Hair Overnight

An old Sage Tea remedy claims Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound can darken gray hair quickly. The ad asserts natural, even coloring hides use, removing dandruff and stopping itching while restoring a youthful appearance after one or two applications.

Wyeth

Jad Salts Kidney Remedy Warned For Meat Eaters

An old health column claims backache signals excess meat intake and uric acid burden on kidneys. It prescribes Jad Salts, four ounces in water daily, to stimulate kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and improve bladder comfort, urging medical advice and pharmacist access.

Shade of Old Walker and Seattle Cleanup Efforts

The Star recounts a citywide cleanup week guided by Clean-up and paintup bureau head C. M. Williams. Reporters tour Seattle areas from Rainier Valley to Queen Anne, praising improvements and criticizing the Puget Mills Co. and Cyrus Walker for neglecting property. The piece casts Walker as a legacy figure tied to the corporation, urging accountability.

Beattie Cc. M. Williams Willams Illen Cyrus Walker Puget Mills Co Star

Bradford Contends Renice Bill Delays Railway Transfer

Corporation Counsel Bradford says the Renice bill does not apply and the transfer of municipal railway substations to the lighting department cannot take effect before June 10 due to alleged illegal emergency provisions. Comptroller Carroll signs warrants for 10 900 dollars to cover railway operation costs.

Bradford Renick Carroll

Large Night for Dancing Promised by Local Societies

Tonight and Monday night April 5 the Dreamland ball hosts a big dance by the Waitresses union to benefit the Waitresses' home fund. The Irish and German societies will stage a second dance at the Hippo drome with moving pictures and card playing also planned.

Hippodrome

Waitresses to Dance Pfister Ball Tonight at Dreamland

Waitresses will hold their annual Pfister ball tonight at Dreamland. Five thousand programs have been prepared.

Pfister Dreamland

Navy Yard Route Steamers MH B Kennedy and Tourist

Steamers MH B Kennedy and Tourist depart Colman Dock Seattle at 6 30 except Sunday with listed times for 10 30 am 1 90 2 00 except Sunday (Sunday 2 40) 6 30 pm Saturday 11 46 pm Time table subject to change without notice Fare 101 Price 500 round trip

MH. B. Kennedy Colman Dock Seattle

Man Clings Under House After Weekend Theft Confession

John Akil, 24, hides beneath an old Fifth Ave building since Sunday afternoon after admitting a small theft from a Saturday night hold up. Detectives and an officer await his emergence to take him to jail as he promised to reveal his accomplice once found.

John Akil Fifth Ave King and Jackson Ets

Arrest 20 Chinese For Illegal Entry In Everett

Immigration Inspector Turner arrested twenty Chinese in Everett on illegal entry charges. About fifteen more escaped as they were loaded into an auto truck and spirited across the Canadian border. The group moved toward Seattle before evading capture.

Everett Turner Seattle

Overnight Relief For Constipation

An OCR fragment describes a mild laxative remedy using herbs and pepsin. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a family remedy offering overnight relief from constipation with a free trial by writing to Dr. Caldwell at 452 Washington Monticello.

Dr. Well Dr. Caldwell

Cures Permanence Promoted by Spine Nerve Specialist

A Spine Nerve Specialist claims long lasting relief without drugs or surgery. He asserts many patients found comfort and happiness through his treatment at 214 15 People’s Bank Ride Pike, open 9 am to 8 pm.

C. F. Lathrop

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