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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
7
A man recounts his battle with a rupture and notes he cured himself after failed doctors and trusses. He sailed years aboard ships in Collings and finally avoided an operation by finding an internal remedy. He emphasizes personal perseverance and self cure.
The report describes widespread plunder and deprivation as German forces advance through Romania. Villages like Rammica Walkia and Slatina suffer theft of goods, burning, and ruined homes while refugees struggle on muddy roads. Maps show inflated claims of a greater Romania and a German‑appointed governor begins to restore order and manage grain stores.
Russian troops covered the left flank of the Rumanians in their retreat from Bucharest. The war office statement announced the evacuation of the Romanian capital as having taken place at midday yesterday. Our troops covering the left flank of the Rumanians southward, retired also.
Sayville Wireless reports in today’s official statement that German forces have occupied Campina and Sinaca in addition to Bucharest. The defeated enemy retreats along the entire front as operations continue.
Kanbar City reports Mildred McDonough Stevens vanished a day after her wedding and returned three days later. Her two suitors Earl Stevens and Herbert Gribble, Kansas University graduate and orchestra leader, figure in the case. Gribble claims a telegram showed Mildred chose him but she says she was misled.
The federal farm loan banks will declare a 100 million dollar bond issue to be issued after banks open, likely in February. Bonds will be 25 to 1000 dollars each with 4 to 5 percent interest. This comes as reports also describe Austro Hungarian and German Turkish troops advancing in Romania with Romanian and Russian forces in retreat. The Ninth German army reported 106 officers and 9,100 men captured as operations continue.
The Giornale d Italia condemns the Asquith cabinet for lacking firmness and initiative. It says the ministry caused the Greek muddle and Romanian disaster and hopes the successor will be politically and militarily stronger.
London December 7 The Commons met for about two minutes and adjourned without any announcement on the new ministry to be chosen by David Lloyd George. No further details were provided and no debate occurred.
A medical note explains kidney and bladder weakness stem from uric acid irritation. It recommends Jad Salts as a simple treatment: four ounces of rad Salta daily, a tablespoonful in water before breakfast for two to three days, to neutralize urine acids and reduce bladder irritation.
United States officials released Germany's note claiming the Arabia was sunk as a troop transport. Germany said it would draw consequences if data showed it was a passenger liner. Secretary Lansing declined to comment as Washington weighed the implications for relations with Berlin.
A promotional notice offers 2,000 free trial packages of Gauss Combined Treatment for catarrh. It claims the remedy relieves the disease by driving out the cause and invites readers to mail a coupon to C. Be. Grush in Marshall, Michigan, for free delivery by parcel post.
Bank bandits robbed the Lake Forest Park branch taking about 4 600 from the vault and 600 from the cash drawer while fleeing in a car along the main street. Sheriff Don McKae led a large pursuit with Great Northern crews and bloodhounds closing on the suspects as they fled into Snohomish county toward Lake Ballinger.
Lloyd George faces a serious obstacle in forming a wartime ministry amid party divides. Prominent ministers discussed include Bonar Law, Curzon, Derby, Milner, Churchill, Cecil, Henderson, and Reading, with labor support hoped for through expanded plenary powers and a lean cabinet.
Labor party figures led by Arthur Henderson met with David Lloyd George after a morning session. They urged government action to curb food price rises, control freight, and mobilize home resources. The meeting signaled readiness to back any premier determined to push a vigorous war effort.
Mise Grace Peterson a state university student was struck with a club and robbed of her bag containing $6 near 1st Avenue and 47th Street on Wednesday evening. Police learned of the attack and motorcycle officers searched the University district but did not locate the assailant.
After taking the money, Rey Reynolds was commanded to run up 20th Ave, as authorities pursued. The report notes the location at 20th Ave and Weller St and identifies the suspect by name.
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