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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1911
Page
6
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for severe head and chest colds or grippe. It asserts two to three doses within hours relieve headache, nasal congestion, feverish sneezing, and sore throat with no quinine, backed by three years of research and a $50,000 claim.
Advertisements urge buyers to seek top title protection when purchasing property. They stress opinions of title and absolute guarantee of title as essential safeguards, noting real estate transactions are infrequent and deserve reliable coverage.
Oscar Lawler former assistant attorney general now in charge of the California dynamiting investigation will go to Washington to confer with President Taft and Attorney General Wickersham. From there he will travel to Indianapolis to assist federal authorities in the probe targeting national labor union leaders. Six indictments are expected to be returned against California labor leaders.
London reports Parliament adjourned after enacting the veto bill limiting the house of Lords power to block popular measures and the industrial insurance bill championed by Chancellor David Lloyd George. The 1912 session opens February 14.
Philadelphia report states two female chimpanzees trained by Dr. William Furness of Wallingford Pa exhibit color size and shape discrimination and understand spoken words. They obey through reasoning and articulate a number of short words after two years of training.
New York December reports that W E D Stokes remains unaware of the acquittal of show girls Miss Lillian Graham and Miss Ethel Conrad charged with adopting him. Doctors ordered continued ignorance to protect his health as Miss Graham plans a Europe trip with her sister Miss Singleton. The jury found both not guilty of assault after an hour’s deliberation.
Australian inventor Frederick Clutsam unveils a curved piano keyboard enabling players to reach end keys with an arcing sweep of the arms. The design features longer keys to accommodate the extended reach and ergonomic motion.
In Whittier, a burial was halted when James Broadbent hurled an accusation at Lester L. Sidell at the fresh grave. Deputy District Attorney Ralph Graham and a coroner’s physician ordered an autopsy revealing natural causes. Two hours later the cortege returned and proceedings resumed.
A witty Tit-Bits line from London notes a mother and professor praising young Arthur as a violinist. The professor adds humor by admiring his habit of returning the fiddle to its case.
A humorous exchange in Harper's Weekly features Agent-I asking for a name to head the new directory, with Tragedian agreeing only if placed at the top in large type. The item showcases theatrical wit and a mock-solemn exchange.
A dialogue fragment suggests Maud and Ethel discuss why Jack is fearful. The line humorously compares his timidity to an incubator baby, reflecting a witty social aside in the Boston Evening Transcript.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes artist Tinkleton at work on a canvas titled The Retreat of the Ten Thousand. Critics quiz what the painter plans to do with the piece and how Bondelipper will demand the full ten thousand figures.
Dec 16 report highlights Zionist optimism as Palestine is portrayed as revived under Jewish state ideas. Describes Jaffa and Tel Aviv growth, Hebrew revival, and new suburbs funded by Jewish national funds amid a Turkish Empire setting. Also notes a Detective Finds Parents In Prison After 13-Year Search detailing Henry J. Funk locating his life-sentenced parents in Waupun.
George B. Moore, Chicago diamond firm manager, allegedly sparked a spree that spread diamonds like hail. The firm went into receivership with a $40000 shortfall in gems and pawn tickets showing $13000 received on some items.
A whimsical exchange printed in the Sydney Bulletin portrays a speaker recounting a dream proposal to a pretty girl. The dialogue emphasizes humorous rhythm and social flirtation without revealing real events.
Mrs Alexander Pantages hosts a Christmas tree party at the Lois theatre Seattle for local children including those crippled or poor enough to need transportation in the Pantages car Those attending receive presents Miss Vane to sing and a full program prior year attendance reached 1800 New York report notes doctors advise skull operation for Charlie White but mother declines citing original sin.
United Press reports a coming tariff clash as Taft's message reaches Congress. Republicans press for a bills change while defending protective duties. Democrats may push a revenue based plan. The tariff board suggests limited wool tariff cuts if protection endures, and insurgent support could swing votes.
Washington society reels as Captain Grahame Johnson aide to President Taft is transferred to the Philippines after two years at the White House His rumored betrothal to Miss Helen Taft echoes a similar move involving Lieutenant Granville Fortesque cousin of Theodore Roosevelt transferred amid gossip of engagement to Miss Alice Roosevelt
In Shis Kai Chwang area fighting continues as imperialist forces tried to quell mutiny after a failed ritual of funds. A commander asked for 300000 pesos but received only 10000, prompting action to keep troops quiet until funds arrive.
Chicago report states author Lillian Bell Bogue has separated from her husband Arthur Bogue. He was seven years younger than her, aged 29, at the time of their marriage after her writing that husbands under 35 are stupid and impossible. She declines to explain reasons, denies divorce, and rejects claims religion caused the trouble.
Teheran reports Persia and Turkey unite against Russia as the czar moves to expel W Morgan Shuster and seize the shah’s domain. Persian Turkish officials confer while the sultan allegedly promises 400000 troops to aid the resistance.
In San Francisco five years ago Charles Carson a waiter lent a broke customer $100 to get east. The man reappeared today and handed him $2,600 in repayment.
Deaf couple tied the knot in a home ceremony at 4747 16th Ave N EB. Rev. Everett M. Hill led the vows at University Methodist church but the couple Rosale Garret and August Roberstein communicated in sign language. They were pronounced legally married despite silence.
In Sacramento on December 16, the public utilities bill nears final Senate passage and statewide submission. It seeks to place the state in full supervisory control over utilities, continuing the progressive program begun after Gov. Johnson's election.
Wagner's brass band will lead the big annual Seattle fire department ball at the Armory tonight. An estimated 56 000 attendees are expected to create a festive atmosphere with gala decorations. May Dilling, several councilmen, the fire chief and other city officials will be guests. Arrangements are led by R W Norris W H Clark J W Carmichael J S Monahan L H Conrad and G N Nehbras.
Spurred by recent hold ups in the city a number of women have applied for membership in the Tacoma Revolver Club. A women’s section will be organized soon to address safety and self defense.
The YMCA forward movement reports 65 new members in its first three days. It aims to reach 900 new men and boys by March 1. To boost growth the $2 entrance fee is waived for remaining December, reducing annual dues to $12.
Joseph Gilbert former editor of The Crisis Salt Lake City will speak at the Labor Temple Sunday evening his topic Socialism as a Constructive Force. He was formerly an attorney in the city.
Masked bandits halted a freight train at Cherry station near Haywards and robbed the crew of 90 dollars in golf and a gold war. Sheriff Barnett leads a posse in pursuit as a church alarm squad organizes to wake lazy members for Sunday services.
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