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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1916
Page
13
In King County a decades old case endures unsolved as the 11 year old Elsie Millhuff was killed May 30, 1906 near Renton. A $2,500 reward still stands while suspects and flawed police work are recounted in the pursuit of the unknown killer.
English brewers will reduce beer output by one glass of beer in every eight due to government limits on beer-making apparatus imports. In other items, German colonies captured by the allies total 750,000 square miles with about 4.8 million people and roughly 110 million in trade. A caption notes a jockey bathing costume at Palm Beach illustrated in a London daily.
Dr. Honeywell, noted evangelist, declares Christianity saved civilization and crowned woman as queen in homes. He argues Christ elevates social life, liberty, and science, urging listeners to reflect on what they think of Christ and owe Him devotion.
A New York physician, studying stomach and intestinal diseases, links most troubles to stomach acidity, or sour stomach. He rejects patent medicines and favors simple antacids like sodium bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid after meals, noting relief follows removing the acid rather than extensive medical treatment. He advises a small dose of dilute magnesium after meals and repeats if needed.
Liquor law violators were fined $100 each by Judge Gordon, adding $490 to city coffers. The fined individuals include E. Leonard a waiter at Thalia cafe owned by William Hodge son of Sheriff R. E. Southern, Fred Wright of Hillside bar, and Sebastian Viedt of 419 Yesler Way.
In Everett on April 21 Henry Pickman was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to ten days in jail for advertising the names of liquor dealers outside the state.
Mrs Mary Seung, wife of John Seung, accuses her husband of threats to deport her to China. A sanity hearing overturned by Judge Ronald. examiners Dr Irwin and Dr Babcock found no insanity. Mrs Seung, married 32 years ago in China, says she learned of multiple marriages and becoming stepmother to four children. She is detained at the county jail awaiting further exams by Drs Calho and Nicholson.
The Washington Insurance Federation was formed in Seattle on Thursday by representatives from Northwest cities that sell all kinds of policies. The federation aims to bring together buyers and sellers of insurance, per the resolution adopted.
An old advertisement advises using refined coconut oil as a mild hair cleanser instead of soaps or shampoos. It claims ordinary coconut oil cleanses scalp, removes dust and oil, conditions hair, and is cheap and readily available at pharmacies.
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