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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1915
Page
3
Dec 28 Tacoma reports Ed Moore, jailed for grand larceny, cut wrists and throat with broken glass in his cell late last night. He is in serious condition from blood loss and may die.
Purchasing agent William D. Freeman reports city stocks include whisky port wine sherry and brandy for the hospital and city needs. The mayor, after brief debate, agrees patients will not be deprived and liquor may be available through the drug store.
Confirmation from Stockholm on Monday reports Russia is negotiating a loan of 60 million dollars in the United States. The details and terms remain under discussion as officials seek favorable financing.
Subscriptions totaling 260 dollars were collected by Thitish American Relief association on Monday. Dave Johnson and J Miller received an 80 day term and a 250 dollar fine for carrying revolvers. Pacific Coast Steamship Co. purchased the steamer Ravalli for Alaska trade on Monday. Invitations were issued Monday for the annual Merchants Exchange luncheon to be held Friday at Rai ner Grand hotel. I can say one thing in favor of the automobile remarked the grouchy old Everett True evoking the black cigar and mortgage. Christmas tree fete given Monday night by the Salvation Army. Over 1000 poor children were entertained. Mrs Emma Perrine, mother of Mrs Frances Preston formerly Mrs Grover Cleveland, died Monday in New York. Muster out of Villa troops began Monday at Juarez. Harold Regan jitney driver of Tacoma sent to penitentiary for four years for accepting earnings of fallen women.
A Columbia State editorial notes Mr Bryan is not a war hero but continues to press on with his political charge, implying perseverance despite lacking military distinction.
Brand Whitlock, the U.S. minister to Belgium, sailed for his post on Tuesday. Brig. Gen. Crozier in an annual report urges development of electrical nitrogen extraction. Midvale Steel & Ordnance Co. of Philadelphia wins a $30 million contract to make shells for France. New York National Guard receives a balloon for aerial training.
The Willys-Overland Co announces a new factory office in Seattle to cover Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and British Columbia. Offices open at year start and a service representative will be sent to J. W. Leavitt & Co in Seattle as Willys-Overland agents.
William E. Bliven, formerly cashier of the Lumbermen's National Organization in Tacoma, died here last night of paralysis. He was a pioneer banker and manufacturer from Muscatine.
Advertises PAZO ointment promising cure for itching burning bleeding and protruding piles with a money back refund if relief is not achieved. States 600 unit price and druggist guarantee.
Deputy District Attorney Keyes argued for conviction this morning as the trial neared its end. Defense counsel Job Harriman was scheduled to present the rebuttal closing, with jurors to decide by tomorrow night.
Washington dispatch reports California State Market Director Harris Weinstock seeking a legal framework for a growers organization to market the $50 million California dried fruit crop in the United States and South America. He met with the Federal Trade Commission and Attorney General Gregory to ensure antitrust compliance and said New York bankers are prepared to finance the venture at 3 percent interest on up to 80 percent of crop value if standards and state labeling are enforced.
Waterville reports record growth over the last year with many new residences and business improvements. An addition to the sewage system costing 3500 and a modern public playground east of the depot were completed. Six thousand trees were planted at a cost of 700.
Thomas Riggs Jr of the Alaska engineering expedition donated a quart of his blood Sunday to save his wife and their newborn son born on Christmas Day. Riggs rested at home in Washington and was very weak, while Mrs. Riggs was recovering.
S S Manchuria, former Pacific Mail liner bound for England, was en route today after yesterday running aground for a time while outward bound from New York.
Victoria reports the schooner Sausalito, with a damaged rudder, drifted toward the Vancouver coast on Christmas night and was driven ashore on Wandjah Island near Neah Bay. British Columbia wireless stations picked up the alert Sunday night. The N Bay surfboat, in heavy seas, reached the vessel at a late hour and rescued the crew.
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