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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1914

Page

3

Buying a Law Suit Is Poor Business

The text argues that purchasing a law suit is poor business due to the risk of protracted and costly litigation, and that even a thorough record title examination cannot fully protect against such outcomes.

Poison Found in Stomach of Dead Woman

Mrs. Helen Hamlin of the Golden Star apartments died amid an investigation after an analysis by Dr. O. J. Weat revealed poisonous substances in her stomach. Chemists will determine if the poison came from embalming fluids or was ingested. Conrad Leo, arrested after reporting the death late, claims he was with her when she died and denies causing the death. Relatives say she had $2,000 in her rooms and the money is unaccounted for.

Helen Hamlin Golden Star Apartments Western Av O. J. Weat Conrad Leo

Dandruff Cure Claim With Nquid Argon Advertised

An old advertisement promises to dissolve dandruff using four ounces of ordinary Nquid argon applied at night. It claims this treatment removes all dandruff by morning with repeated use, stops scalp itching, and leaves hair fluffy, lustrous, and soft. It warns dandruff harms hair and promotes fragile, lifeless strands.

If You Don’t Like Them Tight Go Get One Like This

This piece describes a new trouser skirt a cross between khaki riding breeches and a flounce. Some compare it to a dickey but observers doubt that. Report notes its touted practicality and ability for long steps or jumps, though the writer declines to endorse skirts themselves.

Aviator Dean Killed in Brooklands Plane Fall

Sergeant Dean of the army aviation corps died after a fall from his aircraft while flying at Brooklands in London on April 4.

London Dean Army Aviation Corps Brooklands

Rebels Claim Wide Gains Across Mexican Fronts

Reports to General Carranza describe rebel advances in multiple zones from Tampico to Monterey. Key targets include Dona Ceceila and Escuela Delmonte suburbs, with Monterey and surrounding areas reportedly invested or captured as Maas and De Moure’s federal forces try to break rebel lines at San Pedro de Colonia 68 miles east of Torreon.

Monterey Maas de Moure Torreon San Pedro de Colonias Benavides Ortega

Bremerton Pioneer Dead

Bremerton Washington April 8 August Melver 81 longtime resident dies here Survived by one son and one daughter

Bremerton Bremerton, Wash August Melver

Five Women Arrested in Lipman Wolfe Store Theft Ring

In Portland Oregon April three Lipman Wolfe & Co. female employees Louise Patricksen Mrs Della Sthude and Mrs Jorge Hall and two outside accomplices Ruth Neil and Frances Zollander were arrested in connection with a theft ring believed to have stolen goods worth thousands. A third nonemployee is under surveillance as police say several have confessed.

Portland Ore April Lipman, Wolfe & Co Louise Patricksen Mra Della Sthude Jorge Hall Ruth Neil Frances Zollander

Will leaves $159000 timber man’s estate to Kristine Andersen

James Andersen who died March 14 is described as a well known Northwest timber man. His will devised to his wife Kristine Andersen property valued at $159000, appraised at $150000.

Kristine Andersen James Andersen Northwest

Wilson Backs Easter Egg Roll on White House Lawn

President Wilson authorized the annual Easter egg roll on the White House lawn to take place Monday. The event aligns with traditional spring celebrations and involves children and families gathering to search for eggs and enjoy festive activities on federal grounds.

Wilson White House Lawn

Navy Yard Route Timetable Update

Meamers 1 B Kennedy Tourier and Alhion depart Colman Dock Meattie at 6 35 p m except Sunday with later times listed 00 10 20 p m 1 36 2 06 Sunday 2 20 6 90 p m Saturday 11 45 p m Time table subject to change without notice Main 3101 Vare 50 cents round trip

Colman Dock

Apollo Player Piano Features Transposing Device And More

The Apollo Player Piano offers a Transposing Device to harmonize accompaniment in any key without melody, enabling singing or playing along. It highlights Metronome Motor rewinding rolls, Dyna-Style dynamic control, and Solo for accenting melodies, claiming to lead in producing human-like Apollo music.

Apollo Apollo Music

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