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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1921
Page
8
An advertisement promotes Bowles Red Pepper Rub as fast relief for rheumatism lumbago neuritis and stiff neck. It claims heat within three minutes to warm the sore area and improve blood circulation easing pain, with a cost that is affordable and available at drug stores.
A voice from an old advertisement explains skin diseases originate in the blood and promises relief through SSS, a blood remedy. It claims temporary fixes fail and offers free expert advice from a medical director at Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
A 20 year old son of millionaire W R Rust was found bound in the Puget Iron and Steel Works garage after a kidnapper demanded $25 000 for his return. Police Chief Harry Smith ordered inspection of the 12 story Rust building as a bomb threat looms. Investigators follow several clues to identify the kidnapper who threatened to destroy the structure if the ransom is not paid.
Renate to vote on cloture for Fordney emergency tariff bid. Ford-Newberry recount to be concluded. Naval affairs committee names subcommittee on Horak holiday revolution. Senator Hiram Johnson to issue another statement on Morrie Abide bara agreement. General Pershing shares naval views on civil armament. Dawes appears before Army expenditures subcommittee on sapphites purchases. Appropriations committee to report naval appropriation bill. Elections committee reviews Bo denstab contested Wisconsin election. Tax and trade tariff revisions face ongoing hearings.
Seattle aerie No. 1 of the Fraternal Order of Baggies marks the 23rd anniversary of its birth with a Friday night celebration and a second observance planned for Monday.
A two day missionary conference will be held at the Tabernacle EB Harrison street and 15th avenue beginning Monday. Dr Charles A Brooks and Mrs W H Peabody of Boston Rev W H Bowler and Miss Anna Johnson of the Philippine Islands will conduct the event.
Hundreds of Seattle women including a 7100 member group pledge their efforts to raise Seattle and King county's 50000 dollar share for relief of suffering women and children in Ireland. District chairmen meet daily at Blanc's cafe.
The ground hog shattered the courtroom window of Superior Judge A W Frater on Wednesday morning according to clerk R Battenfield whose uncorroborated testimony claims the animal predicted rain and stormy weather.
W R Allen committee of unemployed announces immediate relief available at room 113 County City Building. The group organizing Seattle’s unemployed army for jobs and relief can be reached by telephone El Hott 2424.
A list of marriage licenses with names and residences in Seattle Vancouver Bremerton and more includes Tadashi Nomura and Taka Hirade among many entries. many entries show ages and locations. The section also records divorces granted including Nellie Atherby from Fred Prittle and Clara Dunn from James Goodwin, along with deaths such as Blanche May 33 and Hosey McPherson 61.
Federal Judge Neterer presided Tuesday over the arraignment of Jack Wones in a liquor related case. The proceedings focused on alleged violations tied to alcohol distribution and financial penalties or criminal charges arising from the incident.
The Flying Cowboy Ivan De Villiers announces a 20 000 foot leap to raise funds for the police benefit. He notes the altitude exceeds the current record of 19 500 feet and expects a 24 minute descent with oxygen masks for both him and the pilot.
Dr Frederick A Cook of Boston testified in federal court as the first government witness in the Hibbard fraud trial. Hibbard a Seattle businessman stands accused of promoting an old claim scheme.
Olympia February 2 News reports a house bill introduced afternoon prohibits pool rooms within one mile of the University of Washington. The measure follows a protest to the city council over a pool room at 45th Avenue and University Way raised a month ago.
Cal Smiley faces a second degree perjury charge in Judge King Dykeman's court over an affidavit claiming all bills on the Maynard avenue building contract were paid and funds were spent on labor. Hoard, a contractor on another phase, accuses Smiley of bills Hoard cannot account for.
Louisa Huene, long time bailiff in Judge O W Brinker’s courtroom and king County court orderly, died suddenly of apoplexy at 2 30 p m Tuesday at his home 125 Spruce Avenue. He had been on duty regularly until his death. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
Booze charges against Mrs. Clementine Nardone of 743 Concord Jt. were dismissed in federal court Wednesday upon motion of the district attorney. Frank Nardone, her husband, was fined $400 Tuesday after pleading guilty to manufacture of liquor.
William Tuackiston pled guilty to an indictment charging robbery of the mails. Federal Judge Neterer sentenced him to 70 days in the county jail, to date from December 10, 1920.
Feb 2 Olympia hearing backs amendments to the Carkeek plan for city county consolidation. The measure would prevent annexation without district voters’ consent and seeks a constitutional amendment for consolidations of cities and counties over 80 000 in population. Vivian Carkeek Seattle attorney and Walter F Meier corporation counsel drafted the bill, opposed by many residents outside Seattle.
Iver Presiden of 2766 Westlake Ave N was knocked down Monday by John Leeming of 2211 Eighth Ave while skating on Stoneway near N 46th Street. Police report details of the collision are incomplete.
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