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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1918

Page

6

Mackay Peeved at Dismissal from Cable Control Fight

Washington December 14 The President of the Commercial Cable company likely to pursue further court action after Postmaster General Burleson ordered his dismissal from any role in the government run cable system. Gianni used Mackay and his aides Harrison to justify removing him due to opposition to the operation plan.

Mackay Commercial Cable Company Burleson Gianni Harrison

Businessmen May Buy in England Now

The British consul announced immediate facilities for leading nonenemy businessmen to travel to England to place orders for postwar deliveries. Those wishing to use the opportunity should contact the Finnish consulate to obtain the necessary permit from the military officer in charge.

England

Confessions of a War Bride and Letters From Bob

A wartime diary reveals a U.S. wife awaiting letters from husband Bob during 1918. She learns of his injuries and distant communication as she worries about their marriage and future after his brutal front experiences. The tone is personal and reflective, with emphasis on longing and fear of divorce.

Mall Mother Lorimer Bob Hob Henley Mother Chrys

City Plans Muny Hospital Bond Issue For Wing

City officials discuss plans for a Muny Hospital with a proposed 260000 bond for an initial wing. The finance committee says council should decide, and funds from a soldiers memorial may be redirected to endow free care for in service personnel.

Hanson

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Clear Skin and Vitality

A traditional health ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle, vegetable laxative substitute for calomel. It claims cleansing of blood, bowels, and liver improves pimples, breath, mood, and energy, with a nightly two tablets dose priced at 20 and 25 cents.

Dr. Edwards Edwards

Theo Karle to Open 1918 1919 Season in Seattle

Advance seat sales point to a capacity audience for Theo Karle Seattle concert Wednesday night marking the start of his 1918 1919 season. He will be assisted by Carmen Frye as he departs for the East after the performance.

Metropolitan Theatre Theo Karle Seattle East Litte Camp Lewin Beatle Karle Carmen Frye Gus Edwards Orpheum Fountain of Youth Edwardes Olga Cook Wallace Littlejohns Marjorie Lake

Delays in Soldiers Pay Allotments Scrutinized by Congress

Rep. Rucker accuses the War Risk Insurance Bureau of criminal negligence over pay allotments as more than 300,000 letters were dumped and left unopened. He cites further that 4,000 were opened before officials halted the processing, amid bitter criticism in Washington.

Washington Congress Bureau of War Risk Insurance Rep Rucker Bureau

Five Deputies Named by Prosecutor Brown

Five deputy prosecutors have been named for appointment by prosecutor elect Fred C. Brown. They are Judge Charles E. Claypool, William Varmelee, John D. Carmody, Jacob Kalina and T. H. Patterson. Frank T. Gordon named as special investigator and C. C. Dalton heads the domestic relations department.

Fred C. Brown Charles E. Claypool William Varmelee John D. Carmody Jacob Kalina T. H. Patterson Frank T. Gordon C. C. Dalton Thomas F. Klunt Samuel H. Chase Robert H. Kyana William W. Shields

Rector R. Marshall Harrison Dies After Illness

Bellingham reports the death of the Very Rev. R Marshall Harrison DD rector of St. Pauls Episcopal Church after a yearlong illness. Funeral arrangements to be announced by the church.

Pape's Cold Compound Claims Quick Grippe Relief

Don’t stay stuffed up and snuffly. A dose of Pape’s Cold Compound taken every two hours for three doses relieves head cold body ache and fever. It opens congested airways stops discharge and sneezing and costs only a few cents at drug stores. Do not substitute insist on Pape’s.

Pape Grippe

Resinol Clears Away Embarrassing Pimples

Miss Jessie Torrance of Rutherford New Jersey reports clearing facial pimples with Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap after trying other products. The testimonial claims redness and soreness vanished after the first applications and that others noticed improved skin. All druggists sell Resinol products.

Jessie Torrance Beech St Rutherford, N. J

Five influenza victims die within 48 hour span at Walla Walla Penitentiary

E. A. Swank Harry Robinson Jesse Barr Ed Campbell and W. J. Buchanan are numbered among the influenza victims at Walla Walla penitentiary. All five fatalities occurred within a 48 hour interval.

Walla Walla Penitentiary E. A. Swank Harry Robinson Jesse Barr Ed Campbell W. J. Buchanan

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