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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1915
Page
3
Lee Mills a 19 year old from Web City Missouri faced two armed men after a late show. He used his umbrella as a spear to attack the hold ups. One of the gunmen shot Mills and he was hospitalized. He told the doctor he had only 35 cents, refusing to surrender valuables.
Warren Stone denounces the current reference system as a blacklist and tells the arbitration board that 98 Western railways and 65 000 workers face harsh penalties from one mistake. He cites inhuman hours and the cycle of job loss, listing, and ruin for families as the industry’s fault. Judge P C Pritchard chairs the board with Charles Nagel as the other neutral member.
Mrs. Sarah Trevelyan 63, once declared sane after a lengthy court fight, is charged with uttering false and slanderous remarks. The warrant was issued by Mrs. Ada Bennett of 714 Seventh Ave, alleging she defamed Mrs. Mary B. Martin of the YWCA and Mrs. Catherine Cox of 226 Third Ave in Seattle society.
Deputy Assessor W. H. Angevine was arrested for entering a quarantined house despite a scarlet fever placard. The incident pits the county assessor’s office against the city health department as Angevine faced release on personal recognizance.
The Jap liner Awa Maru cleared from Smiths Cove carrying 26 Russian reservists bound for the front. In the past three months the Northwest contributed nearly 5,000 men to cezar's fighting strength.
The article reports Seattle songwriter Bernard B Brin releasing The Jitney Bus Rag a made in Seattle piece with lyrics about a thrifty young woman and Gus the intended groom. Brin with R V Knuppe arranged music and a local Seattle cafe pianist assisted. the song is gaining traction in local cafes and will be featured on Empress bill next week.
A downtown tag game is planned for Saturday April 17 to raise funds for Mother Ryther home for homeless women and children. The event features many women as target players in a spirited effort to support shelter for those in need.
Advice claims rheumatism stems from uric acid buildup filtered by kidneys and expelled via urine. Suggests Jad Salts as a inexpensive daily remedy to stimulate kidneys and flush acids. recommends four ounces nightly for a week with a grape lemon lithia base.
A mother and her small son visit a neighbor for aid as part of Mother Ryther’s Tag Day. The hostess offers a banana to the child while the mother encourages thanks, highlighting the charitable appeal and the community’s support.
An advertisement lists prices for tools and hardware items including crosscut saws, hand saws, brass pumps, cement products, grass scythes, repair sets, folding rifles, hose ribs, and long handle shovels with sale prices ranging from 12 to 57 cents. The notice emphasizes value and discount pricing for household and shop needs.
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