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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1914
Page
2
Police seek driver who struck a middle aged woman at Sixth av and Priest, fracturing her skull, then sped away east on Pine. Witnesses recall the car, license unknown, and the tragedy prompts moral condemnations of fleeing motorists.
The proposed Hinky Dink charter would install a $2,500 pink tea mayor and a 12,000 city manager, elected by a 20 ward Hinky Dinka. The mayor would oversee speeches and welfare functions while a separate bureau handles labor, charities, and municipal affairs until next March when elections occur. Eligibility requires four years continuous Beattie residency.
Reports from Chihuahua City confirm Gen. Villa’s rebels crushed the federal force near San Pedro. Gen. Carranza quotes Villa telegraph indicating the remnant is panic stricken and fleeing after a battle lasting forty days, with 3,500 killed wounded and prisoners. The engagement involved Gens. Velasco De Moure and Maas.
Advertises Crystalolig hair grower with a risk free guarantee and a $1,000 reward. Claims awards and wide testimonials, promising hair regrowth for baldness and scalp problems, urging readers to mail a coupon to Create Laboratories in Binghamton New York.
An advertisement from the Cresio Laboratorion at 77 D' 1 Binghamton offers a free cosmetic coupon claiming to grow new hair, stop dandruff and scalp itching, restore premature gray to natural color, and improve acne. The text urges readers to present the coupon for receipt.
Judge Albertson denies injunction by Albert Chandler and wife to stop $400000 Cedar River dam and city steam plant bonds. Court notes municipal project success with street lighting, power for Seattle residents, and commercial sales. Petitioners argued power bonds exceed general 5 percent debt limit for general purposes.
April 15 report from St Helens Oregon notes a $1654 shortage in A E Thompson Columbia County sheriff accounts. Thompson is reported missing and authorities search for him.
Brakemen Harry Brines and F. Ward and Conductor F Parker of the Milwaukee road are held on a pending manslaughter charge over the death of Lawrence Kelly at Maple Valley.
Mayor Gill was guest of honor at an enthusiastic meeting of 300 Woodmen of the World held that night in their club room on Fourth Ave and Marion St.
The Avenue Players at Woore-Dark Seattle stage The Chorus Lady with Metropolitan Henry Crosman in a period drama. Critics note brisk pacing and strong ensemble work delivering the era’s social satire.
A short want ad urges readers to phone Main 9400 today for next day results. It warns that tomorrow will be yesterday, urging immediate action for a response or service. The note reflects a humorous, deadline driven promotional style.
Sam J Raber, a Los Angeles singer, who was convicted of murdering Cherry de St. Maurice, faced a ruling today from the supreme court. The case centers on whether the appeal overturns the murder conviction or sustains it and carries potential new arguments.
An advertising piece promotes Sargol as a science based fattening aid. It claims the product stimulates digestion to convert food into fat laden blood, promising weight gains of 10 to 20 pounds and detailing harmlessness and low cost. It mentions retailers and a money back guarantee.
J. J. McCarron opens a modern bootery at 104 Cherry Seattle to serve citizens needing specially made shoes for foot deformities or ailments B. Taylor a Surgical Boot Specialist with 25 years experience oversees the made to order department The shop features modern machinery and expert mechanics for fast high quality repairs and orders which is praised by friends
The Beattie theatre offers twelve first run reels each week at The Union Theatre with Sunday Tryeday and Friday programs. Audiences are promised never before shown features regardless of admission price and without exception.
Timetable lists departures for H B Kennedy Tourist and Athlon from Colman Dock with morning and afternoon runs every day except Sunday. Services include 6 98, 8 00, 10 90 a m, 1 90, 2 00, 6 30 p m, plus a late 11 46 p m trip. round trip fare 50 cents.
The item describes Royal Baking Powder canvassers in Sellwood District with Crescent Baking Powder ingredient claims. It notes Crescent Manufacturing Co in Seattle and a salesman signature, highlighting concerns about mercenary motives within the Baking Powder Trust.
Olympia April 15. Acting Commissioner of Agriculture H T Graves announced there will be Pigs Day at the Yakima state fair with activities and events planned.
ORGANIZE BANK BREMERTON Wack April 15 The Bremerton Trust and Savings Bank capitalization 25 000 has been organized here making the third bank in the city.
Crown Cleaners report a booming period as demand doubles lab and delivery staff. Owner H C Malone cites careful handling and emphasis on customer garments, noting high value items dry cleaned and expansion of wagon fleet to cover the city.
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