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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1911
Page
3
A fragmentary firsthand account by J. Brown, D D S, denounces a Dental Board and Roosevelt era trusts. It accuses licensure abuse, unlicensed practice, and selective law enforcement favoring a dental combine. Includes personal experiences in Tacoma and calls for legal scrutiny and justice.
A feature extols Red Cross seals as crucial to funding open air treatment for tuberculosis. It highlights Angela Fradinardo and Jennie Lever, two girls whose lives improved after one year of outdoor therapy funded by seal sales, illustrating the program’s impact with human stories and urging continued Christmas purchases.
Washington December 16 A columnist explains the abrogation of the Russian treaty would have limited immediate impact and time to negotiate a new commercial accord remains. The piece weighs favored nation terms and potential discrimination against Russian and American goods and notes the possibility of a veto and a year before termination.
A city Sage observes a prized cock in a barnyard crowd admired for fighting prowess. The goose explains the bird fights for show, not defense, prompting the Sage to mock the herd for worshiping vanity. MORAL notes Booker T. Washington and Jack Johnson as unlikely to be noticed.
Englewood reports Mrs John B Kirk widow of a soap magnate will wed J P Williamson a Fargo stockman on Christmas day. A girl once helped a Williamson boy with books in a small Iowa town grows up to marry John B Kirk who dies leaving a fortune. the boy never marries but will wed on holiday.
Hanna, King county treasurer, casually left 567000 of harbor bonds with New York investors yesterday. He began with 1760000 in bonds and plans to place 200000 to 300000 in Boston. He will deposit 875000 with the Columbia Trust Co in New York to be disposed of later for harbor work funding.
Emil Burnvick is charged with tampering with the jury in the government against David Cohen in Tacoma. Juror C. F. Johnson said Burnvick approached him at home attempting to influence a verdict.
Gladsrone Dowie, son of Zion City founder, abandons his father’s faith and studies at Western Theological Seminary to become an Episcopal minister. He formerly practiced law in Michigan and attended Episcopal services there, but in Zion City he is now viewed as a heretic.
At a luncheon of the local section of the American Mining Congress held at the Arctic Club, members debated and harshly criticized the idea but eventually endorsed government ownership of railways in Alaska as the best option under current circumstances.
Senator La Follette will deliver the first address of his nationwide speaking tour in Milwaukee. The event marks the kickoff of a schedule aimed at broad national reach next month.
Edward J. Ward, advocate of civic and legal center development, will address Municipal League members Monday at Allen Dale's cafeteria. Lunch will be served on the building's second floor to avoid delays. Ward is a national figure described by Justice Hughes as a work of great significance.
In Washington the secretary of the navy appointed Lieut. Com. Philip Andrews to head the bureau of navigation. Rear Admiral Nicholson was moved to sea duty as commander in chief of the Asiatic fleet, freeing the post for Andrews. Navy men allege favoritism in Meyer’s decision.
Claiming decades of doctor approval this advertisement touts a quick cure for rheumatism and backache using Toris compound and syrup of Barcaparilla mixed with whiskey. It promises first day results and urges authenticity of the original sealed Toris package.
Governor McGovern supports a Wisconsin state life and annuity insurance plan starting in 2013. The program creates a state insurance department under the insurance commissioner to handle policies with no paid agents. Annuities will range from 100 to 300 dollars and life policies from 500 to 3000 dollars, aiming to offer the lowest possible rates for residents.
King George learned today that a circulated report claimed he had been assassinated in Delhi. Police from across the country reviewed events, honors were presented, and attendance at a military tournament and race meeting filled his majesty's day.
Chicago, December 16. Butter and eggs reached their highest prices since 1888 with further rise expected. Householders paid 43 cents a pound for butter and 48 cents a dozen for eggs. Poultry also stayed high as Christmas gifte demand grows.
Rev. G. B. McDonald recently from Dayton Ohio serves two years as educational secretary of missions for the United Brethren Church. He conducts Sunday services at 3:00 p.m. in the Washington College of Music auditorium near Broadway and Pine. The local board of trustees advances plans for grounds and building.
Democratic leaders in the house plan to challenge a committee on buildings report of a pork barrel bill they say would cost at least 30 million dollars. They warn the 75 million dollar pension bill adds to a total of 100 million dollars annually.
Frank Hello and Mary Manfriedie wed at a justice of the peace after Belio's failed kidnap of the girl. The girl's father, who chased the kidnapper, attended the ceremony when Hello surrendered the girl to the Manfriedie family and won the father's consent to marry.
Thorn Dahl a former Tacoma street car conductor was arrested in Portland after Pastor BE Gerding accused him of bilking $2,000 by claiming he inherited a $70,000 estate. The case centers on alleged fraudulent borrowing tied to the inheritance tale.
An ad claiming Diapepsin digests meals when the stomach cannot and prevents souring, gas, and indigestion. It promises rapid relief within minutes and urges readers to obtain the remedy from their druggist for permanent stomach comfort and the ability to eat freely.
M. M Finck and H. M. Owens of 524 Central building are cited to appear before Judge Main on December 23 to show cause why they should not be disbarred from practicing law. Special Prosecutor Higgins defendants a case against Metropolitan Building Co. for Frank Wealty amid personal injuries without consent.
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