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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1913

Page

2

Adulterated canned meats charged against Sulzberger firm

Seattle authorities charged Sulzberger and Sons Co of America with selling filthy and decomposed meat labeled unfit for human food. R H Codray and R Fried were named as defendants. The case follows seizure of 996 cans of Advance Brand Lunch Tongue and 120 of Vienna Style Sausage from H A Eba at Pike Place Market. Biochemical tests by Prof Charles W Johnson found 35 400 bacteria per ounce in the tongue and 144 000 per ounce in the sausage. A sample tongue showed rot and mold with hair fragments. The company previously paid 500 fine for misbranding. further prosecutions against other packers are expected.

Seattle Sulzberger & Sons Co. of America Justice of the Peace Fred C. Brown Crawford E. White R. H. Codray R. Fried H. A Eba Pike Place Market J. J. Hilagins W. H. Adame Eba Sulzberger Company Charles W. Johnson University of Washington White Suleberger & Sons Justice Trown R. B. Albertson

Arrest Pair Held as Seattle Burglars

City Detective M. M. Freeman believes Frank Hart and Joe Martin are responsible for multiple Seattle holdups. The pair were found with $1,000 in jewelry at police headquarters after being tailed from their lodgings to several stores. Hart was armed but did not resist. he had prior larceny convictions in 1904.

Frank Hart Joe Martin M. M. Freeman Seattle Second Ay James St Freeman Hart

Wreck survivors from Dalgonar rescued by Loire

Captain J Ibester and three sailors died after the British ship Dalgonar was sighted off Chile on October 1. Twenty seven crew members were rescued by the French ship Loire after drifting 200 miles in open boats. The survivors are enroute to Dover. Emanuel Mattson, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Mattson of 4628 Meade St, is hoped among them.

J. Ibester Chile Loire Dover Edward Mattson Meade St Emmanuel

Woman kills herself at Davenport Hotel in Portland

Mrs. Sarah E Marsh 36 registered as Mrs. R S Meyers at the Davenport hotel 1425 Fifth Ave died Tuesday night using chloroform tied to the bedhead. Body found yesterday. Survived by son Clifford 12 brother Frank Gates and parents at Alki Point and husband in California.

Sarah Ee. Marsh Cherry Davenport Hotel Frank Gates Alki Point California

State aid for cultivation lands offered to immigrants

A conference in the Chamber of Commerce lecture room by the Central Council of Social Agencies debated immigration handling. The sentiment urged the state to prepare lands for sale in small tracts on easy terms to immigrants who intend to become permanent citizens.

Chamber of Commerce Central Council of Social Agencies

Pacific college forms tatting club for charity work

Newberg Oregon December 18 men students at Pacific College organize a tatting club. It is common to see a 200 pound football husky making edging for a handkerchief or guest towel. The students appear rational.

Newberg Ore Pacific College

Death of Frances Donlan Daughter of Police Sergeant Donlan

Frances Donlan 6 daughter of Police Sergeant W F Donlan died after a two week illness at the family home 2723 King Street Funeral services set for Saturday at 11 AM from the residence.

Fire Station Robbery Amid Firefighting Disturbance

While firefighters battled the Stewart and Holmes Drug Co. fire at Third and Jackson, thieves looted lockers at the central station. They took $41 belonging to Walter Downey Dick Rauthen and C. O. Anderson and seized personal effects of other men.

Central Station Third Washington Stewart & Holmes Drue Co Jackson Walter Downey Dick Rauthen C. O. Anderson

Refugees March 2000 Trek From Chihuahua to Rio Grande

Presidio Texas reports on a 190 mile nine day desert march of 2000 refugees escaping Villa’s forces. The caravan included women children and 60 babies with federal soldiers guarding scarce water and rations as they reached the Rio Grande.

Presidio Tex Republic Chihuahhua City Rio Grande River

Stomach acidity linked to many illnesses says physician

A renowned doctor attributes most intestinal and vital organ diseases to a stomach upset caused by excess acidity. He warns against patent medicines and promotes neutralizing acidity with cooled clarified magnesia after meals, describing it as the most effective remedy.

Wall opposes public ownership of utilities

President Theodore N. Wall of American Telephone & Telegraph Co. said government ownership of public utilities is unsatisfactory, arguing experience abroad shows limited success. He noted government absorption would require a large appropriation and warned of the long step from appraisal to take over.

New York Theodore N. Wall American Telephone & Telegraph Co Lyndonville

Mine Disaster at Vulcan Coal Mine Near Newcastle

Thirty five bodies recovered from the Vulcan coal mine near Newcastle Colorado. Authorities expect two more may be trapped. Mine Inspector Dalrymple leads the inquiry as an inquest begins and funeral services are planned for tomorrow.

Newcastle Colo Vulcan Here Dalrymple

Medium Max Hoffman Arrested After Promising Prosperity

Walla Walla December 18 Afts predicting a brilliant future lifelong wealth and happiness for $2 Max Hoffman a spiritualist medium was arrested by Police Sergeant Duggar who posed as a client.

Walla Walla Lfe Max Hoffman Duggar

Appleby Pleads Guilty In Duck Hunting Fine

Sonoma county hunter William Appleby pleads guilty to exceeding bag limit by 37 ducks in San Francisco. Federal Judge Dooling fines him ten dollars, Appleby quips that it’s cheaper than a lawyer.

Appleby San Francisco Wm. Appleby Sonoma County Dooling

Railroad Chief resigns from Southern Pacific

Reno December 18. J M Davis general superintendent of the Southern Pacific resigns and says he will leave soon for Cincinnati where he has accepted a similar post with another railroad.

Reno J. M. Davis Southern Pacific Davis Cincinnati

Parcel Post Map Free Offer for Seattle Star Subscribers

The Seattle Star offers a free multi map pack to all subscribers renewing or new for six months or more. The set includes maps of Washington state United States and world with rivers towns populations and shipping rates at post offices. Six months by mail costs 1.80.

the Star of Washington Seattle Star Mall

Hard chase for Shomo as Roberts seeks capture again

John Roberta vows to pursue Charlie Shomo after a prior failed attempt. Prosecuting Attorney Murphy questions pulling the gambling case together. Shomo fled to Hot Springs, Arkansas, three years ago, and Roberts now pushes for action despite weak witnesses and uncertain indictment.

Charlie John Hut Murphy Shome Wappenstein Grand Jury Roberts Shomo Burns Hot Springs Ark Roberta

Despondent Man Attempts Suicide Twice in One Day

Charles Mooney, distressed by ill health, attempted to end his life twice yesterday. He ingested poison in his rooms at 421 First Ave West and was interrupted by physicians and a stomach pump. He was booked at police headquarters on an attempted suicide charge. Also noted, King County Democrats plan a January 8 Jackson Day banquet addressed by Gov Lister, Mayor Cotterill, George Turner, and Hugh C. Todd.

Charles Mooney First Nv. W King County Lister Cotterill George Turner Hugh C. Todd

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