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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1915
Page
5
A reader asks whether to tell her mother about a secret pregnancy and marriage plan. Miss Grey advises honesty but notes the burden of secrets. Other letters discuss a bereaved fiancée, a 19 year old contemplating love, and views on women working for pay and reform.
A brief advertisement promotes a hair curling method using a liquid preparation applied before bed with a toothbrush. The result is natural waves with no discoloration or greasiness, leaving hair manageable and in good condition upon waking.
Edwin J Brown DD markets a 15 year guarantee on dental work and promises painless extractions at his Seattle office located 712 What are Avenue Inton Block. He advertises evening and Sunday hours and a second Bellingham office at Elk and Hollysts Sunset building with phone Main 640.
An affidavit described by the Providence Journal alleges German Consul Hopp of San Francisco led an anti allied plot to damage Canadian railway tunnels. Count Van Koolbergen, in custody in Calgary, claims he was to be paid for faked tunnel damage reports with a total of about 3,000 dollars, receiving portions through a series of intermediaries.
Vienna reports say the Austrian cabinet will yield to the American demand in the note on the sinking of the Ancona. Washington notes reaffirm that the United States has advised Austria through Germany about its attitude on submarine attacks. Britain grants safe conducts for Attaches Boy Ed and Von Papen as requested by the administration.
Athens reports a lull along the Serbo-Greek border as Bulgarian forces retreat without a large invasion. Scouts pursued by Entente units withdrew after mistakenly crossing into Greek territory. Officials consider no invasion likely while Greece watches Hun pursuit and a mild influenza illness confines King Constantine to his room.
The public service commission denied the city’s motion to dismiss the traction company petition for relief from franchise provisions. Chairman Reynolds gave the city 10 days to answer the complaint and reserved the right to renew the motion later. Ralph Pierce represented the city, with J. B. Howe for the traction company.
Daniel Lowry of Seattle obtained a license with Alice Glassbrook as proxy and wed her in bed at 133 Nob Hill as physicians warned her death, with pastor Hev George Wood and the girl’s brother as witnesses. Lowry had cared for her as an amateur nurse for months and remains by her side as she clings to hope.
In a promotional notice a box of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is recommended for immediate relief after meals. The ad claims to enrich blood, rebuild gastric fluids, and ease digestion, urging readers to buy 50¢ boxes or request a free trial by mail from F. A. Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.
The newly proclaimed Chinese monarch, in a cable to United Press, outlines abolition of the republic, pledges to cement China America friendship, and notes a policy to strengthen industrial and commercial ties. Public statement signed by Adminal Tsai Tsing Kan.
Suffragists in Washington say they have enough votes in Congress to pass the proposed enfranchisement for men in the District of Columbia only if women also receive the vote. The stance underscores a push for broad universal suffrage rather than isolated gains.
August Paoli, an auto truck driver, was held up at 12th and Dearborn, sped away and escaped. Patrolman W. W. Riley pursued the robber near Seneca and Boren. Mme Gadski will sing Twilight and a song by Mrs. A S Kerry of Seattle was performed Thursday night at Moore.
An advertisement urges readers to improve health and success with new teeth, touts high quality dentists, modern pain free methods, and an ironclad guarantee. It promises affordable care under a low price system and urges starting the new year with good teeth. The piece includes a testimonial style note of responsibility by L. KR, Clark, owner and manager.
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