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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1912
Page
8
An old advertisement page promotes facial cleansing with magatane and white wine, a corn meal rinse for hair, and a calling for Mother’s Salve to ease headaches, backaches, rheumatism and neuralgia. It describes skin whitening claims and hair softening benefits in a period style.
Six ty egg incubator line offered by Chas H Lilly Co Seattle at eight dollars each. Ideal for this climate with sixty egg capacity and other sizes in propagation. Located at foot of Main Street Seattle.
Paul W. Houser an attorney among early entrants for the Renton district legislature seat while several former legislators seek re election Frank S Griffithe and Charles McAvoy enter the Senate race to succeed John A Whalley Thomas Dobson seeks Republican county commissioner nomination in the Third district and Commissioners Hamilton Rutherford face re election battles with Harry Parry of Richmond Beach and W A Carles in the south district also planning entries
Salem Oregon April 10 officials estimate the April 19 primary registration will be the heaviest on record. About 120 000 voters are expected to be registered, compared with roughly 108 000 last year.
New York April 10 Frederick Thompson, Luna Park promoter, vows to return after a Sea Beach Land notice to vacate the Luna Park concessions amid alleged heavy indebtedness. Thompson and Elmer Dundy built the Coney Island venue on a shoestring.
North Yakima April 10 Mia Eva Bertalon mother convicted of drowning her baby is freed after Judge Preble sets a $1 fine and remits costs citing lack of ordinary capacity and knowledge. The increase covers 48 carriers and 3 percent clerks totaling 5000 and 3800 dollars respectively.
The advertisement promotes a machine with 24 selections offered for $7.00. Payment plan options include $5.00 per month or six cents per day, with no extras or interest. The copy emphasizes a magnificent instrument at a modest price.
A narrator notes an advertisement for a high priced machine, claiming even an advertising man with access to one cannot obtain another, suggesting scarcity or value beyond a mere thousand dollars. The passage casts doubt on the ad's implied claims.
Lincoln high school team champions meet Tacoma Friday night at Lincoln auditorium to argue the affirmative on the recall of all elective state officers including judiciary. Also notes: Hawking estate probate petition valued about 50000 dollars. Bent Piano Co vice president Chas A Bent dies in Chicago. Dr J E Crichton health commissioner to study tuberculosis care in the East.
A special musical program and supper will be held at Salvation Army headquarters in Pithav and Washington tonight. The event honors General Heooth Williams, founder of the Salvation Army, with a portrait unveiling planned during the services.
In Chicago on April 10 James Cne confessed to his wife that he earned $3 working at the polls for Hath House. He appealed to the police for aid after the admission.
Local officer Billy White of Wilkesbarre reportedly ate 64 raw eggs for dinner, drawing astonished reactions from neighbors and officials. Mrs Underwood of Pa said the feat was done as a quirky personal challenge.
Frank Larson died of fatty degeneration of the heart weighing 465 pounds. He was buried in a coffin 3 feet 4 inches deep, requiring two graves to hold his body in New York on April 10.
Professor James Rollin Stoneaker declares a meat eating rodent proves the vegetarian claim wrong as a publicized contest unfolds. The Chamber of Commerce publicity bureau promotes hosting the 1915 National Conference of Charities and Correction in Seattle. Stanford seniors plan to vote next week on an arch memorial for the campus entrance at the 42nd street gate.
Albany reports that Michael Cosmo, condemned for murder, was declared insane after fear overwhelmed him at the electric chair. Alienists say fear drove him to madness. New York also notes Jerry McCarthy, confessing to a two decade old murder of a tabby cat, relieved his conscience and recovered.
The Chamber of Commerce voices support for a constitutional change allowing aliens to own real estate in Washington. Currently no foreigner may own land unless they have declared intent to become a citizen.
The suit seeks recovery of 695.86 now in the hands of Jas Boyle, former treasurer of the disbanded Division No 2 Ancient Order of Hibernians in King county. Daniel O Connors sues for himself and members of the group. Springfield Illinois reports note Illinois teachers earned 18 195 917 72 in 1911, a rise of 3 000 teachers and 11 000 000 over ten years.
Cambridge April 10 Junius Spencer Morgan Jr grandson of J Plero defied law by refusing to stop his auto when hailed by a policeman. He was fined 25 dollars and appealed. Chicago April 10 coroner officers investigate death of George Johnston a teamster with bank book showing deposits of 75000 dollars.
Detrit, Mich., April 10. Greene McAdoo confessed in a boarding house that he was wanted in Greensboro, N. C., for wife murder after talking in his sleep. He was arrested by local authorities.
Lakewood New Jersey April 10 jury deliberations devolved into rag time as instrumental sounds from band instruments in the jury room accompanied a swift verdict. After several selections jurors reached a decision.
The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum noting that his eloquence serves more to create an effect than to advance a cause. The exchange highlights rhetoric as political strategy rather than principle.
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