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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1915

Page

3

Guthrie to sail for Japan from Chicago in October

The report notes Geo. W. Guthrie, U.S. ambassador to Japan, departing Chicago for Frisco and sailing to Japan in October. It mentions government magazine site construction specs at Ostrich Island for three new buildings and details about related naval yard work at Puget Sound. It also covers a mistaken identity case in San Jose and a fatal shooting in Mt. Pleasant near Vancouver Washington amid legislative adjournment and a pending special session.

Geo. W. Guthrie U.S Japan Chicago Frisco Government Magazine Ostrich Island Puget Sound Navy Yard Harry Walker San Jose Cal Cecil F. Lavelle Columbia Melvin Chandler Mt. Pleasant Vancouver Wash Atlanta Harris

Mastrola Talking Machine Promises Big Seattle Demand

A Seattle push promotes the Mastrola talking machine by Eilers Talking Machine Co offering a full sized, affordable unit for 12.50 with 2.50 down, 14.60 total including six records and accessories. Two hundred units were available to STAR readers with generous terms, andguarantees allow exchange for any larger model later in the year.

Eilers Talking Machine STAR Seattle Oenances

MUTT AND JEFF CREATOR HUD FISHER EXPANDS EXCLUSIVE REACH

Hud Fisher, creator of Matt and Jeff, moves to New York with a threefold salary boost and begins exclusive Seattle runs via The Star and Wheeler Syndicate. Edison, Wendell and Stallings figures appear in court notes and hunting ties as Fisher discusses work and reception. Northern Pacific estimates grain handling at 81 million bushels this year with 1.415 million Canadians liable for military service.

Hud Fisher Matt and Jeff Wheeler Syndicate Pisher Senses Services Matt Star Bud Fisher New York Mutt Seattle Fisher Mutt and Hud Pleher Thomas A. Edison Mr. Edison Mr. Fisher Wendell Engll Harvard University Bad Fisher Spokane Northern Pacific Railroad Hannaford

Storms, fires, and transport wrecks dominate regional briefs

December reports note W. K. Sickels elected president of the State Association of County Clerks at North Yakima. Martinique storm causes damage. Clinton ta hit by cloudburst. Two Portland firemen injured in a $53,000 hop and wool warehouse fire. Guardian Savings Bank Seattle gains charter, capital $100,000, officers named. Rio Grande wreck near Grand Junction injures engineer. Benj­amin Bush not aboard. Inheritance tax record set in Olympia at 2 cents. Chicago stock yards quarantined again. Mukilteo mill workers strike for higher pay. Panama Canal reopened after block and ensuing seamen law enforcement readiness. Seamen’s Union asks fair press coverage. Port Angeles hosts dedication of International Georgian Circuit with BC and WA. Four seamen die, distress signals aboard Peruvian Park Alliance. details awaited at Port Townsend. Will of E. E. Herald filed. heirs named. Relief society thanked by church leaders for aid. Zoological Society for preservation of animals to form after W. T. Hornaday visit. E. C. Toner touring Frisco exposition. S. P. resignation effective Sept. 1. Miss Josephine Cranston injured in truck motorcycle crash. Sarah Flynn sues American Hotel Co. for elevator injuries.

Clinton Portland Ore Guardian Savings Bank of Seattle Joseph E. Thomas Thomas H. Holderup M. J. Casey Grand Junction Col Benjamin Bush Road Bush Olympia JL. K Rollefson Snohomish County Chicago International Congress of Thrift San Francisco Panama Canal Bureau of Navigation International Seamen's Union of America International British Columbia Washington Port Angeles Peruvian Park Alliance Cape Flattery Port Townsend E. E. Herald Renton-Herald Desk Company Franco-American Relief Society Reims Meaux and Arras Organization of Zoological Society For Preservation W. T. Hornaday E. C. Toner Anderson, Ont Herald Exposition Frisco C. G. Chisham Southern Pacific Josephine Cranston Ninth Ave Axel Hedlund Fairview Ave Eastlake Harrison St Sarah Flynn American Hotel Co

Man Identified in Ballardia Dynamite Tragedy

Police Sergeant Ralph Olmstead of Ballard Station identified Edward C. Taylor, who lived at the St. Elmo hotel in Ballard, as the man who blew himself up with dynamite on the railroad track near Ballardia on Tuesday. Witnesses say Taylor had acted queerly for a week at the hotel.

Ballardia Ralph Olmstead Ballard Edward C. Taylor St. Elmo

Neighbors Save Baby In Payallup Tub Incident

Mrs. Frank Phil’s 18 month old child appeared to drown in a tub of water. She shouted for neighbors who rescued the infant and revived it after about thirty minutes of effort.

Baby Payallup Frank Phil

Resinol ointment touted to end itching and heal skin

Advert describes Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as effective for eczema ringworm rashes and other skin conditions. It claims quick healing aided by warm baths and notes low cost. The ad invites trial samples from Kesinel Dept. 145 Baltimore Md.

Kesinel Dept Baltimore

Movie Listings and Hair Care Tip Ad Share Page

A mixed page item notes a home shampoo tip recommending plain coconut oil over soap to protect hair. It also lists ongoing film bookings at Liberty Alhambra Class A Colonial Alaska theaters with titles such as Sev en Slaters, Her Triumph, All for Old Ireland, The Taming of Mustang Pete, Dr Rameau, Aristocracy, The Mat ing, and additional acts including Gaby Deslys and Harry Pilcer performances.

Frederick Perry Stuart Holmes Dorothy Bernard Jean Sothern Fox Dr. Rameau the Colonial

Acid Stomachs and Simple Antacid Remedy

An old medical note warns acid in the stomach causes irritation and disease, claiming most stomach trouble stems from acid. It promotes bisulated magnesia as a neutralizer and preventive, advising a teaspoon after meals and keeping magnesia on hand for distressing foods.

Moist Doughnuts Made With Potato For Freshness

A historical recipe explains adding potato to the sponge to keep doughnuts moist for days. KC baking powder is praised as double acting and suitable for large batches fried a few at a time. Ingredients include flour sugar baking powder mashed potato milk and nuts.

Silent film listings for Saturday night show mix of comedies and dramas

Liberty presents Seven Sisters with Marguerite Clark. Mission offers All for Old Ireland with Valentine Grant. Clemmer shows The Gab starring Martha Hedman and John Hines. Alaska screens Aristocracy with Tyrone Power and The Mating with Bessie Barri scale. Tillicum shows The Witness three reels and The Fairy Godmother comedy. Madison offers Marrying Money with Clara Kimball Young and Chester Barnett plus Madam Blanche and Beauty Doctor.

Liberty Marguerite Clark Marguerite Mic Mici Madison Clara Kimball Young Chester Barnett Madam Blanche

Melbourne Ending Wednesday Night The Goose Girl

Melbourne presents Marguerite Clark in The Goose Girl at the cinema tonight with additional features The Broken Coin and The Black Box while Park Johnnies plays as a comedy on Thursday crowd favorites and serials No 1 and No 15 are listed for two part screenings.

Melbourne Marguerite Clark

Dear Aunt Mary Faces Anxious Hospital Ordeal

Dear Aunt Mary prepares for surgery with fortitude while sharing thoughts on happiness, memory, and friendship with Margie. The piece recalls a brave friend and discusses contentment versus elation, ending with a teaser for tomorrow. Fire damages two vacant rooms in O. K. hotel, suspected incendiary.

Mary Margie Aunt Mary John Darling O. K Railroad Ave

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Pike Hollywood Pike St Black Sea Washington National Guard American Lake Martha Hedman and John Hines Stella Sorghum Hubby Thos. A. Edison George Stallings Boston Braves Stallings Ty Cobb Sion W. K. Sickels State Association of County Clerks North Yakima Martinique Mukilteo Mill Kodakers Jacobs Photo Shops Berend Fie Fleer Electra Vita Co Empress Theatre Gaby Deslys Harry Pilcer Gaby the Mission Valentine Grant Mustang Pete George Ade Alhambra Enasanay the Alhambra Edna Mayo Bryant Washburn Thomas McLarnie Bessie Barriscale Bessie Dick” Ames Alaska Tyrone Power Clemmer the Clemmer Martha Hedman Kentucky Hills Medjidie The Colonial KC Potato Mra Nevada Briges, of Baking School Fame Edward Connelly Geo. Ade Story Marie Covington Seven Sisters Margnerite Clark Tillicum the Witness Rameau By George Ohnet Geo. Allison Claire Whitney Crawford Newspaper Enterprise Association ATTED Third Ava Cor Third
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