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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1913
Page
2
Several readers praise Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment for skin troubles. A Louisville note claims relief from itching and burning after first use. A Nebraskan letter reports healing a child’s red blotches after three months of failures with other remedies.
A 1919 tale of wireless operator S H Brown aboard the tug Tatoosh and others who faced raging seas to rescue the Washington with 45 men. It notes unions seeking higher pay, current wages around 35 dollars, and perilous duty aboard ships like Speedwell and Queen.
Beverly Bane, a leading Chicago social figure and member of the North End club, is also a moving picture actress with the Essanay company. She balances society entertaining with film work, appearing in The New Church Organ, The Hermit, The Snare, The Redemption of Slivers, and The House of Pride at the Essanay studio in Chicago.
Miss Annie McMahon nineteen of West One Hundredth Street nearly died from a toothache yesterday as she heated a salt bag for relief. Her brother Jack woke to find her unconscious and the salt tube had detached, but Dr. Tippin revived her with artificial respiration. Giants pitcher Demares tops Pirates in fan wagering chatter.
Washington reports Poin dexter refuses compromise and vows to back the progressive program. He declares no retreat and no dissolution, remaining a leading factor for progressives. La Follette and independents stay in the Republican caucus while supporting Wilson's policy. House efforts include Kent, La Follette, Lanoot, and Anderson backing the program.
Washington April 11 U S Senator John W Kern of Indiana declares that abolishing one man power in the senate and granting committee majority rights unshackles members. He cites freeing meetings, subcommittee naming and conferee selection as reforms to hasten action. Democrats are as progressive as theHouse and ready to push reforms.
In Bloomsburg Pennsylvania on April 11 a court hearing to commit Harvey A Kramer for insanity revealed he had not shaved or bathed for twelve years. His hands grew to clawlike, hair covered his face, and he seldom wore clothes as he believed it was divine will.
Spokane dispatch notes Lee Berry cashier at Citizens state bank was robbed of 2000 in the bank office. The robber used an automatic revolver, locked Berry in the vault, and fled before Berry was released. Authorities seek the assailant as the investigation continues. Meanwhile Nick Williams and his Portland Colts play Oregon Alliance in Corvallis after a 10 to 3 win over Albany.
An old fashioned advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as the ideal remedy for constipation in children, claiming to cleanse the bowels, liver, and stomach with a fig flavored laxative. It emphasizes safety, natural ingredients, and directions on the package, urging readers to demand the full name from their druggist.
In London April 11 militants burned the pavilion at Tunbridge Wells Cricket Field while a large photo of Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst looked on. The hunger strike at Holloway Jail weakens her health though Home Secretary McKenna says her condition is not critical. Flora Drummond announced 75000 dollars raised during self denial week.
Plans for a new steamship service between Seattle Vancouver and Skagway are finalized. The freighter Leelanaw will inaugurate the line arriving April 25 to transport copper ore from Atlas mine near White Horse and other freight. Copper industry freight demand has blocked service this season, and the new line aims to ease congestion.
An eighteen year old girl identified as Misa Lillian Mason of the Bronx was found wandering in Boston with aphasia and memory loss. She arrived with her brother to wed Frank Frost in the city, a ceremony set for next Saturday.
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