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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1915
Page
8
Investors in mortgage securities gain added protection through title insurance. Mortgages sold by leading financial institutions are readily available when buyers insist on title protection. Title Insurance makes a mortgage negotiable by fully covering all title questions.
A sweep of local items notes Vice President Marshall will deliver six Chautauqua lectures. Other brief items cover a wide range of events from court cases to community meetings and local incidents.
Paris reports wounded soldiers describing the gas attacks near Ypres. Fumes rendered French soldiers unconscious or out of action, allowing German troops to advance and bayonet the fallen.
Katie Frederick charges Charles Frederick a wealthy Aberdeen resident with bringing other women into their home. She seeks 20000 as damages for eight months of alleged discomfort and a divorce on grounds of withholding conjugal rights. She claims he saved money and controlled earnings amid a costly dispute.
Mayor Gill acts as his own attorney in a legal contest over refusing to sign bonds for contractors awarded the grade work on Admiral Way. Proponents threaten court action to force authorization of the project after the council already approved the work over his veto.
A reader recounts using Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root for a young boy's bladder and kidney troubles with apparent success. The letter urges others to try the remedy, noting a notary witness and offering a sample bottle plus a booklet by mail. Regular sizes available at drug stores.
Delegations from the United States France Germany Austria Russia and others sail to The Hague to plan a three day meeting urging belligerent powers to define peace terms and call a truce. They seek postwar representation for women and aim to shape child education toward lasting peace.
The Noordam, carrying 40 American delegates to the Women's International Congress, was cleared to leave from the Down to Rotterdam. The government did not intend to block the women bound for The Hague peace conference, though the event is viewed as outside meddling.
Governor and Mrs Lister will be honored guests at a ball in Redding's hall Friday night hosted by Hatasu Temple No 1 Daughters of the Nile. Shriners and visiting Shriners will also attend as the event honors those volunteering time and labor for entertaining the Imperial council this summer.
Prosecuting Attorney Lundin filed information charging Davis with blackmail in Judge Gordon's court this afternoon. The affidavit alleges that on April 21 Davis threatened to accuse Geo M and Ruth Gates of Juanita of a crime in an extortion attempt for 50 dollars.
A sensational furniture sale runs at Thompson Furniture Company since last Thursday. The ad promises deep discounts on leather rockers dining chairs iron beds dressers tables and china sets with many items priced below factory cost and options for extended terms. Shoppers are urged to come and see the enormous savings in person.
Post master Charles W. Fay in San Francisco reports Canada will tax American advertising sent into Canada. Pamphlets cards posters and other ads must bear stamps at 15 cents per pound under amended postal law. Policy aims to raise revenue and shield Canadian firms affected by the war.
An ad touts Calocide compound as the quickest remedy for foot pain. It claims two tablespoons in a warm foot bath will peel corns and callouses and reduce tenderness. The package costs twenty five cents and is prepared by Medical Formula in Dayton, Ohio.
A beauty ad touts merco rized wax as a magic cure for faded freckled complexions promising velvety skin in under two weeks. Apply nightly like cold cream and wash off in the morning to revive color and softness. a note on wrinkle reduction cites saxolite powder as another effective tone and firming aid.
Labor Commissioner Kenyon swore warrants for J. D. Coyle and H. B. Clark after finding nine men paid 1.50 each for rooms at the Yukon hotel that remained unused. The money went to Pat McHugh's Preston camp. they face trial before Judge Gordon. Kenyon aims to break up two more alleged schemes violating the anti employment fee law. Justice Whitehead fined P. Pavlona 25 for taking a job fee.
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