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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
2
Seattle glitters with new skating costumes featuring green and gold ensembles. Flo, in a green silk sweater and pleated skirt, leads bold outfits with fur trims, white fox accents, silver embroidery, and high white boots.
Paris police label Henry Goddard Thomas as The King of Cocaine and he asserts he is the son of the late General Henry G. Thomas and nephew of William Widgery Thomas, former American minister to Sweden and Norway. He also says he graduated from a U S university in the West but declines to name it.
Doctor promotes ordinary nuxated iron as a quick remedy to boost strength and endurance. He claims it can double stamina in weeks, and offers money-back and charity for failing cases. The claim targets nervous and fatigued individuals, urging a two week trial and warning against older iron forms.
Special Correspondence from Washington discusses preparedness spending and the claim that private munitions profits rival defense needs. Exposes contractor overcharges, cites armor plate and powder costs, and notes Navy Secretary Daniels and lobbying by American Krupps. Calls for public outrage to prevent profits from war.
Washington reports that six Commerce Department employees are locked incommunicado for several hours twice or thrice a month as censuses on cotton copper and related items are prepared. They work in a secure room where telegrams are received and the final figures are transmitted to the Census Bureau before public release. The practice traces to past Wall Street Bryan era scandals and alleged attempts to scoop U S reports.
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