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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1916

Page

3

Ban on Malt Liquor Sales Emerges From Washington Meeting

Olympia officials moved to bar malt liquor even without alcohol from sale in the state. District attorneys, convened by Attorney General Tanner, sought uniform enforcement of the dry law, including whether patent medicines with alcohol may be advertised or sold. Officials debated permit limits on spirituous versus malt liquor and how hospitals and veterinarians might obtain alcohol.

Olympia Tanner

Painless dental office boasts trusted staff and price guarantee

A dentist advertises high quality care with minimal tooth extractions only when necessary. The Beattie clinic touts graduates from top colleges, state board certificates, use of rare NovoDent material, and a written satisfaction guarantee signed by the operator and owner. Prices are claimed to be the lowest with no bid undercut. An examination is free.

State Dental Board Ahl Cate Beattie L. FR. Clark D. D&s

One Life Lost In Bellingham Fire

A blizzard stalled fire apparatus and a 50 mile gale fanned a fire that destroyed a block in Old Town Bellingham Washington, killing one unidentified man. Eighteen inches of snow hindered firefighting and the loss is estimated at 30000 dollars, with Old frame buildings including the Great Northern hotel and the Shields block burned. Fire under control by mid morning.

Bellingham Wash Old Town Great Northern Shields

Train wreck near Johnstown injures several

A Pennsylvania Railroad New York day express derailed six miles north of Johnstown Pennsylvania. Reports say only one woman suffered serious injuries and several others were slightly hurt.

Johnstown Pennsylvania Railroad New York Day Express Here

Candidates for City Office Speak Four Minutes Each

Municipal league session heard eight candidates and the comptroller in alphabetic order. Speakers praised or criticized the Corporation Counsel office amid debate over cases, leadership, and public welfare measures.

Municipal League Jacob T. Gilbert W. C. Hyatt Carroll Bradford Hugh C. Caldwell Yandell E. H. Guie Corporation Counsel Thomas F. Murphine Nicholas Schmidt Seattle, Renton & Southern Frank 8. Griffiths Caldwell

Defense claims Mohr murder scheme and robbery plot

In Providence on February 2 the defense introduced testimony claiming Dr C Franklin Mohr carried large sums of money. The defense argues George Healis the chauffeur planned to rob the doctor and frame the widow Mrs Mohr in the trial of her and two Black defendants for the doctors murder.

Providence R. 1 C. Franklin Mohr

Lundin and Meier Hold Up Prosecutor Convention Leads

Prosecutor Lundin and Chief Deputy Prosecutor Meier, en route between Olympia and Seattle, carry new information from the prosecutor's convention away from the dry law.

Olympia Seattle Lundin Meier

Sebastian Burnett and Miss Kubey Concert Postponed

The Sebastian Burnett bari tone and 16 year old violinist Miss Florence Kubey, Seattle prodigy, were to perform at the Metropolitan theatre next Tuesday but the snow blockade delays the event. Kubey studies under Max Donner at Broadway High and has appeared frequently in Seattle benefits and social programs. Proceeds from the postponed concert will support the relief fund for Jewish war sufferers.

Sebastian Burnett Florence Kubey Metropolitan Theatre Misa Kubey Seattle Max Donner Kubey Broadway High School Henry Kubey Miss Kubey Lichtenstein and Elwell Relief Fund

Seattle Snowbound Strands City as Milk Supply Threatened

The Seattle area endures over 23 inches of snow with drifts up to 10 feet in places. Trains halt and milk deliveries falter as officials warn of a possible milk famine. dairymen bottle and repackage to conserve supply while weather forecasters predict more snow and continued closures.

Everett Skykomish Great Northern Ellensburg Milwaukee Rockdale Seattle Salisbury

Son of Retired Inventor Put On Trial as Killer

Harold Severy, called the silent gunman and claiming to be the son of Melville Severy, a retired Los Angeles inventor, pleaded not guilty to first degree assault in Albany New York. He shot four people, one fatally, using a silenced revolver operated by a wire trigger and said he acted after being persecuted. A sanity exam is to be held.

Albany N. Y Harold Severy Los Angeles Severy

Man Found Dead After Surrounding Posse Traps Suspect

Lancaster California February 2 A posse surrounding a residence to capture an unknown murderer discovered the suspect dead upon breaching the door Tuesday. Local authorities are investigating whether the death was self inflicted or by others in the ensuing confrontation.

Lancaster Cal

Shipping Booms in Port Wardens Report for Seattle

The Port Wardens annual report highlights a strong rise in Seattle shipping value. Water-borne commerce reached 299,708,924 dollars in the past year, up from 154,609,943 dollars in 1914.

Port Warden Paysse Seattle

Free booklet reveals quick tobacco habit banishment

The Fiders Sanitarium at 449 Matine t St Joseph Missouri published a free book detailing a home method to banish tobacco within one to five days. It claims long term users over fifty years have found complete success and note improved health. Copies available by sending name and address.

Sanitarium Fiders Sanitarium Matine#t St. Joseph

Mayor vetoes weapons bill in contested ordinance

Mayor Gill vetoed a concealed weapons ordinance citing discrimination against small dealers who cannot afford a 26 annual license. He warns passage would repeal current rules and allow weapons for all, with a 25 cent permit fee and police control, calling the permit process absurd and humiliating for outsiders seeking to buy a gun.

Pay Up Day Campaign Debts In Plushing City

In Plushing, Feb. 2, residents launched a seven day pay up drive aiming to collect $2,000,000 in debts. Posters urging action read Man 18 Dust and Dust Settles Be a Man as the campaign spreads through town.

Flushing L. L

Registration figures lag last year at February first

Registration totals reach 52 515 by February first down from 66 669 in the same month in 1914. Officials urge prompt enrollments to meet annual targets as winter schedules and public duties continue.

Seattle Trails North Cities in Relief Fund Setback

Seattle still lags behind other North cities in relief fund contributions. Total receipts reach $443.40 placed with Treasurer Shorrock, adding to prior sums held by the citizens' committee. Seattle officers donate $200. Puget Sound Traction Co. adds $60. J B Howe contributes $25. churches donate $89.7. Tacoma leads with over $2,500. Spokane volunteers surpass $5 in relief aid.

Seattle Shorrock Citizens’ Committee Seattle Tional Bank W. Leonard Puget Sound Traction Co J. B. Howe Company Tacoma Spokane

Telegraph Wires, Trains Hit by Sleet in Washington

Telegraph and telephone lines in Southwest Washington and rail services are disrupted as sleet damages miles of wires between Kalama and Vancouver. Freight and passenger schedules are unclear as weather holds or delays services across the region.

Washington Kalama Vancouver Wash

Hair Losing? Danderine Cures Dandruff Quick

Dandruff irritates the scalp and weakens hair roots causing shedding. Apply a small amount of Danderine from a 26 cent bottle into the scalp. after a few uses hair loss slows and dandruff disappears.

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