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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1912

Page

8

Another Step in Bank Robbery Case

Walter Davis and a woman alleged to be his wife arrived in New Westminster from Toronto and were jailed after arrests weeks earlier tied to marked bills totaling $2020. Police Constable Walter and Pinkerton Detective Fraser transported them after a late-night train arrival.

United Press New Westminster B. C Bank of Montreal Walter Davis Toronto Walter Fraser Pinkerton

Remarkable substitute for toilet creams gains ladies use

Since Mor Colle wax was found to absorb and remove a soiled cone its use by ladies as a substitute has grown rapidly. A perfect complexion can be maintained indefinitely with this substance and its cleansing preserving action is quickly apparent. It can be obtained in the British Isles and is in great demand by druggists. An ounce package is used like cold cream before retiring, with saxolite lotion also popular for wrinkles and facial contour.

Auty Specialine British Isles

Oldest US Doctor Reflects on Modern Medicine in Fremont

In Fremont Ohio on August 29, Dr Peter Beaugrand the United States oldest physician argues that early medical practices kept patients healthy with cleanliness hot water and plain remedies. He recalls reorganizing Port Ethan Allen hospital fifty years ago and treating cholera in 1835 while colleagues fled his long career includes a 98th birthday portrait and memories of frontier medicine.

Fremont Peter Beaugrand Biatk Saheepetle Lr. Bedagrand Dad

Dentist Responds to Second Wife in Divorce Case

Dr Augustus H Holcomb replies to Florence E Holcomb in a cross complaint alleging she aided his first wife in destabilizing their marriage. He claims she forced a diet of nuts and vegetables and attacked his finances with expensive tastes and gifts from others.

Augustus H. Holcomb Florence E. Holcomb Holcomb

Richest Gold Strike Reported at Holcomb Valley

In San Bernardino Aug 30 a huge ore discovery at Holcomb valley is reported by Col. Wheaton of San Diego. The ore is said to assay about 42 000 dollars per ton, one of the richest strikes in the region's history.

San Bernardino Cal Holcomb Valley Col. Wheaton San Diego

Eight Million In Pay For Presidio Soldiers

Uncle Sam will distribute during the present week more than 8 million dollars in coin to about 4500 soldiers stationed at the Presidio in San Francisco. They have received no pay for May June and July due to the paymaster's absence, causing hardship among enlisted men.

San Francisco Uncle Sam Presidio

Hypnotist Subject Confesses He Was Never Hypnotized

Steve Devere, a traveling hypnotist subject in San Jose, admitted to police he was never actually hypnotized. After humane officers complained about the strain on him, Chief Frank H. Ross halted a bicycle-rolling exhibition and Devere was placed in a coffin to remain asleep for 24 hours.

San Jose Cal Steve Devere Frank H. Ross Ross Devere

Henry George Jr Confined by Nervous Breakdown in Washington

Congressman Henry George Jr of New York is bedridden in Washington with a serious nervous breakdown. Physicians say he must rest until Congress reconvenes in December and no visitors will be allowed.

Henry George, JR Washington New York Congress

Prospect at the Airship Purchase Shocks Local Reader

A fragmented notice reports a man named Heitere Wot purchasing an airship yesterday. The text also hints at family concerns with inheritance and a late uncle still in prime years, suggesting a surprising fortune or status shift.

painless dental restoration plate offered by local dentist

Dr. L. R. Clark presents painless tooth extraction without pain and offers restoration plates to replace missing teeth. He claims low prices in Seattle for full plates, with visible demonstrations before payment, and invites bringing the act noted at 1405 Third Ave NW.

Seattle L. R. Clark D. OD. S Third Ave N. W. Cor

Woman Wireless Operator Discharged by Marconi Office

Miss Mabel Kelso the sole government licensed woman wireless operator was discharged yesterday. A H Sacher assistant manager of Marconi Wireless Co San Francisco took charge of the Geattlce office succeeding A A Jebell. Kelso had completed three trips on the steamship Mariposa and her work was deemed satisfactory. Gawler cited company policy against employing women operators as the reason for the dismissal.

Mabel Kelso A. H. Sacher Marconi Wireless Co San Francisco Geattice A. A. Jebell Kelso Gawler Miss Kelso

Yeast Millionaire Sued for Divorce in Chicago

Mary C Callahan wife of Andrew P Callahan millionaire yeast manufacturer sues for divorce on grounds of unfaithfulness and extreme cruelty after 41 years of marriage She seeks an accounting for 40 notes totaling 100000 and a housemaid is named in the complaint.

Chicago Mary C. Callahan Andrew P. Callahan

Taft Travels Through Cleveland En Route to Beverly Mass

President Taft journeyed in a private car attached to a New York Central train passing through Cleveland on his way from Columbus where he spoke at the Ohio centennial to Beverly Massachusetts. He is scheduled to arrive in Beverly early tomorrow.

Cleveland Taft New York Central Beverly Mass Columbus Ohio

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