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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1915
Page
7
Leo Robert Mangering of St Louis found a girl's name on lace a year ago. The girl, Rose Martha, daughter of the Dresden Lace Works superintendent, became Mrs Mangering today. She is 21 and pretty.
Thousands of visitors praise Mount Rainier as the majestic centerpiece of Washington. The article extols Rainier as the tallest glaciered peak from sea level in the region, with volcanic heat and ice caverns guiding daring climbers. It highlights Puget Sound forests, the harbor, and the cities Seattle Tacoma Spokane offering Western hospitality to Seeing America tourists.
In Nome Alaska on April 16 Leonard Sepalla with 16 Siberian wolf dogs reached Gold Run 14 minutes ahead of Allan Darling's malamutes after 28 hours 41 minutes covering 182 miles from Nome. Allan Darling rested longer but remains hopeful of overtaking. The record distance mention mentions the shark as a long range swimmer.
In Dallas on April 16 one man is in the emergency hospital with facial injuries after an argument over the Willard Johnson bout. Fred Chambers a blacksmith is charged with assault and battery following the confrontation at the shop. Chambers weighed 135 pounds, claim notes 220. The dispute centered on whether Johnson was treated fairly in the fight.
Seattle school children led a campaign to remove city rubbish, vowing to keep areas clean. Superintendent Cooper urged principals to support frequent district cleanups tied to gardening, with weekly campaigns to maintain a tidy city for summer tourists.
Sheriff Hodge ordered the padding removed and the county jail cell renovated after the commissioners refused to fund new cushions. Chief Trusty J Archie Hoesay oversaw the cleanup revealing vermin and a nauseating odor. The sheriff threatened sending inmates to the county hospital if cushions aren’t provided.
An expert claims thin people can gain weight through Sargol tablets taken with meals. The drug supposedly stops fat leakage, repairs assimilation, and makes nutrients available. Thousands have used it with testimonials of natural, harmless weight increases. sold by Bar tel Drug Co Swift's Pharmacy and others with a money back guarantee.
A newspaper ad announces trimmed hats marked down to 1 and 2.50, with children’s hats at 98c and a quarter. Suits shrink from 22.50 to 16.50, blue serge from 12.50 to 8.50, and all wool suits from 2.95 per set. Shoes for women and misses downstairs at about half price, tan button shoes 1.48.
The letter discusses a 1915 murder case where Serafin Villaflor, L. F. Oesear, and Lucille Goldy receive differing sentences. Caldwell argues justice scales are balanced by official records and regulator-like oversight, noting perjury and cooperation with authorities. Two British girls seek Red Cross nurse posts after noting the policy.
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