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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1913
Page
2
The Port Commission urges voting for Propositions 3 and 4 at the Saturday election. They involve transferring funds from long term works to urgent projects, with no new bonds or increased debt. If approved, completed works will lower future taxes. if not, partial returns and levy strain may result.
Voters in King County on Saturday December 6 will receive three city ballots and two county ballots. In Seattle a port project charter and the agricultural development district election join the annual school election with three school directors and a port commissioner to the South district. Bond votes cover school buildings. Port transfers seek 359000 to finish a five story storage warehouse behind Central Pier No 1 and 176000 to fund Salmon Pay terminal work. A ferry project between Vashon Island and the mainland is on the port ballot. An advisory question asks if port commissioners should receive a salary. nonbinding, it gauges public opinion for the next legislature.
Indianapolis December 3 reports describe a tense city during a teamsters strike with regular police armed and mounted, strike breakers guarded by deputies, and a riot squad of 60 business men parading for moral effect. The Employers' association guided guards while the central labor council urged a federal investigation and the acting mayor labeled parades as riots.
The Salvation Army plans a Christmas relief effort for over 2,000 people in Seattle. A table dinner will be served to men, a large Christmas tree will be lit, and basket dinners provided to the poor within the gates of the city.
Ole Hanson, candidate for the United States senate, spoke Tuesday night to the Swedish Business Men's association in the club house at Eighth and Olive. The association's incorporation was announced during the evening. Mayor Harrison issued a directive banning certain horizontal millinery decorations deemed dangerous to public eyes. Por Corda Cause Headache and Grip Laxative Brome Quinine tablets advertise a product with K. W. Grove as a box signature.
The schooner Bender Brothers known along the Pacific coast as the gold ship of the Kuskokwim was wrecked by a fire yesterday afternoon off Harbor Island. valued at about 12000 dollars, owned by Capt. Louis Knafitech and John E Shields, no insurance. Built in San Francisco in 1859, she carried fur, gold, whalebone and ivory from Alaska. Fireboats and land firefighters tried to save her before she was beached on Harbor Island.
Bishop E J ODea will confirm a class of 20 children at St Joseph church Issaquah next Sunday in a high mass at 10 oclock due to interest only one mass at Renton St Anthonys Church to serve at 330 oclock.
Cable messages report the Hiner Minnesota leaving Yokohama bound for Seattle carrying a half a million dollars of cargo including curios from the Orient. London notes the toy Owl likely to accompany Christmas teddy bear shipments to British nurseries.
A vintage advertisement touts Hyomel as a natural remedy for catarrh bronchitis and related inflammatory breathing issues. It claims immediate relief with a money back guarantee from Hyomel Co Buffalo and says the complete outfit costs one dollar with druggists nationwide selling it.
Mothers urged to use California Syrup of Figs for quick gentle cleansing of stomach liver and bowels in sick children. The ad promises relief from constipation and related symptoms within hours and notes a 50 cent bottle with dosing directions for all ages. Beware of counterfeit versions.
Closing out sale of Baby and Parlor Grands, Player and Regular Pianos in Seattle warerooms. Discounts on Louis XV Grand, Kimball, Autopianos, and other makes with factory guarantees. Christmas buyers urged to act as stock must be disposed of in weeks.
A promotional piece argues genuine merit wins public confidence and recalls why heavily advertised products fade. It cites Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as an effective kidney liver and bladder remedy praised by a prominent druggist and numerous users. A sample offer via parcels post invites readers to request Dr Kilmer Co Dept R, N Y with ten cents.
Anna Bradley shines as Mary in the Moore Theatre three night run aided by Lawrence Bewart and Edwin Maynard. The Eugene Island setting features a wicked uncle, a monastery of fisher folks, and a mother reunion turning the tale toward a happy finale with Bradley delivering a standout performance.
Washington December 38 The House Judiciary Committee voted to launch a trust investigation next Tuesday with an extensive hearing series. The panel will refrain from drafting Sherman act amendments until after President Wilson presents his special trust legislation message to Congress.
Advert shows Pape’s Diapepsin as a quick, safe remedy for indigestion dyspepsia gas sour stomach and related symptoms. Claims relief in five minutes with no distress and promotes a fifty cent bottle for home use. Addresses frequent stomach upset and comfort during meals.
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