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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1920

Page

4

Ex Senator Willett declines modern leprosy treatment in Helena

O G Willett once Mineral County state senator and railroad worker suffers leprosy since 1917. He refuses the Public Health Service endorsed treatment, citing distrust of drug based cures. He lives on a Mineral County farm with his wife after earlier illness and Rochester Minn diagnosis.

Helena. Mont Dea Jontana O. G Wilett Min ‘@al State Board of Health United States Public Health Service Witet W. PF. Cogswell Board of Health Mineral County Cogswell Willett State Assembly Rochester Minn Minnesota Hi Homen Philip Fliat Gates Miatey

Under Bed Crook Recorded in Local Case Charge

Deputy prosecutor filed an information charging a man with second degree burglary after authorities found a long criminal record tied to a home on Way street. The suspect, John Waltersdorph alias Benhan, Oscar Melby, has served time in reformatories and penitentiaries and is now a parole violator.

Crook John Waltersdorph Way Oscar Melby Benhan Carmody Car

Electric Welder Damaged in City Collision

An auto crash at First Avenue and First Street damaged an electric welder. George Sherrock, city employee, was operating the welder at 1211 Olive Street when Martin Van collided with it.

Martin Olive St First Ave Fir St. George Sherrock

Former Contractor Dies in Auto Accident

Sir Larmoreaur a former contractor of 363 N.72nd St died in an automobile crash in Ban Dieco Tuesday. A daughter Mrs B N of 107th St survives. The victim was thrown from his truck which struck another auto. a man named Charles H was run over and possibly injured by a touring car.

Larmoreaur Ban Dieco Tues Shorine B. N Charles H

Mexican Bandits Executed After Failed Train Raid

Four American governors and officials traveling from Mexico City to San Antonio were targeted by bandits who were executed after their plan to wreck and loot the guarded train failed. The incident occurred during Gen. Alvaro Obregon's inauguration as president of Mexico. The governors named include W. P. Hobby, Pat Neff, Thomas B. Kilby, and Trapp.

Ban Antonio Mexico City San Antonio Vinitora Alvaro Obregon Mexico W. P. Hobby Texans Pat Neff Texas Thomas B. Kilby Alabama Gov. Trapp Oklahoma

Caldwell Honored by Seattle Shriners

Charlie DD Lewis was elected 1 lustrious potentate and Mayor Hugh M Caldwell chosen chief rab ban at the Nile Temple annual election. New officers will be installed January 14 in the Shrine auditorium.

Charlie DD Lewis Hugh M. Caldwell Rabban Nile Temple Order of the Mystic Shrine Rhrine

Legion Leader to Talk Constitution on The American Constitution

Legion leader Thomas N. wale state head of the American Legion will discuss The American Constitution. The initial meeting of the new naturalization course opens at the YMCA tonight with music and entertainment. All foreign born men and women are urged to attend.

Thomas N. Wale The American Legion

Hold Funeral for Explosion Victim Theodore Raun

Funeral services for Theodore Raun, killed when an oil tank exploded in his garage at 6506 Ravenna Avenue, were set for 2 p.m. Thursday at the University Undertaking Parlors.

Theodore Raun Ravenna Ave Ualvernity Undertaking

Delay on Packing House Removals In Tide Lands District

Public Safety Committee delays action on forcing packing houses out of the tide lands district until after the zoning commission season next Tuesday. Delegations from Beacon Mill and West Meatlie condemn the slaughter houses as a public nuisance and urge removal. The commission will propose district classifications for packing plants.

Tide Lands Ety Zoning Commission Public Safety Beacon Mill West Meattlie Soring Commission

Woman Names Trusted Shops for Dresses Hats and Shoes

A woman identifies reliable stores for dresses hats and shoes and notes her choices reflect quality and trusted service. The remark underscores shopper confidence in familiar retailers.

UCHP S Hooch Passed Into Dry Squad at 659 King

Six gallons and seven pints were involved in a transaction captured at 659 King on a Wednesday night. The incident relates to Prohibition era enforcement by the local dry squad.

T. Uchp King At

Instant relief from nasal congestion with Ely's Cream Balm

A druggist advertises Ely's Cream Balm as instant relief for clogged nostrils and head passages. It claims quick breathing, reduced headache and catarrh, with a fragrant topical cream that soothes swollen mucous membranes.

Ely Antlee

Public Funds Invested for Puget Sound Growth

Funds from lumbering fishing and business seasons total tens of millions and should be invested for public service property in Puget Sound country. The aim is to make money work for the people who earned it, boosting development and increasing demand for local business and property.

Puget Sound

Our Offer on First Notes With Limited Initial Payments

The offer describes a limited initial payment of 10 percent with order and the balance due in nine installments. Interest accrues from signing and may be paid early without penalty, with a 4 percent rate applying to outstanding amounts.

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