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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1912
Page
6
Readers learn the proper way to pronounce Hyomei, the famed catarrh remedy, noted for its Australian eucalyptus content and antiseptic ingredients. The ad copy urges readers to "just breathe it" as part of the marketing pitch.
The ad explains catarrh is caused by germs and that sprays or douches fail to reach mucous membranes. In HYOMEL outfits, antiseptic liquid is inhaled through a hard rubber inhaler to vaporize and reach nose throat and lungs. Complete outfit costs $1.00 with extra bottles at 50 cents. guaranteed drug free.
A wireless from Marcon to White Star reports Mrs John Jacob Astor and her maid were among Titanic survivors. Col John Jacob Astor and other American millionaires likely perished. White Star VP P A Franklin described the catastrophe as horrible and said no full details are yet available.
United Press Leased Wire reports that the Olympic and Titanic sister ship Olympic class fulfill life boat rules but cannot carry all passengers. Olympic has 16 boats plus four collapsibles for 1,171 people, far short of total 3,447 aboard. U S bureau notes limits tied to each nation regulations.
The Titanic departed Southampton on its maiden voyage April 10 and narrowly avoided a collision before speeding toward New York. It struck an iceberg at 10 25 Sunday night about 450 miles south of Cape Race, sending SOS calls as the Virginian and other liners rushed to aid. Carpathia, Olympic, Baltic, Parisian and others arrived too late. the ship disappeared between 7 and 4 Monday morning. By 8 55 the Carpathia relayed the loss with 600 to 500 survivors, mostly women and children. White Star officials confirmed the catastrophe by nine o'clock Monday night.
Jennie Schwerer, 28, was jailed for a year in Allentown after pleading not guilty to bigamy. Records showed at least three marriages in the county and detectives traced eight husbands. She claimed she never married and blamed a horse kick for her unbalance as the court found her untruthful.
In New York on April 16 James H. Hyslop head of the American Society for Psychical Research claims the spirit of Frank R. Stockton is guiding writer Mise Etta De Camp through mediumship. Hyslop and a professional medium collaborate and will publish results soon.
Vallejo Trades and Labor Council completes a new Labor Temple funded entirely by union donations and constructed by unemployed union workers who came to Vallejo for jobs. The project provided work for many local union members and stands as a communal achievement.
The council postponed immediate action on the Hebb power site and sent Councilman Blaine’s resolution to the finance and public utilities committees for one week. His proposal called for purchase subject to tests borings and surveys.
The Western Steel Corporation trustees filed yesterday for a review of Metropolitan Trust company claims on a $600000 note secured by $2000000 in first mortgage bonds. The review does not affect the plant sale to Metropolitan.
Saratoga reports Jas D Phelan former San Francisco mayor and millionaire escaped a blaze at his country home aided by his own bucket brigade and wealthy neighbors. The fire left only a few hundred dollars in damage as efforts continued at daybreak. Fred Clark a mill hand leaped 45 feet from a Lake Union bridge suffering a crushed foot and broken leg and is hospitalized.
Senator La Follette denounces Morgan Guggenheim influence on Alaska coal during an Oregon campaign stop. He cites high coal prices from anthracite exports and argues for an immediate opening of a government coal mine in Alaska to curb price and control.
President Taft sent an urgent message to Congress requesting 787,597 dollars to cover already incurred flood relief expenses and to fund upcoming relief work. He warns the Mississippi flood crest is approaching the lower valley and damage is spreading.
Passengers arriving yesterday said the steamer President under Capt. Thomas struck a large cow whale last Monday on the southbound voyage, plowing through the whale’s body and causing instant death to the creature.
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