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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1915

Page

8

Registration office hours extend to 9 each night this week

Various city items include extended registration office hours until 9 pm through the week, reports of a barn fire blamed on fire bugs destroying Chas Hall’s barn at First 8 and Orcas, and notes on local civic events and incidents.

Chas. Hall Orcas Y. M. Brotherhood City Slip Foot of Columbia Seattle National Bank Durham Western Blanchard Idie Mner Minnesota Orient Bureau of Municipal Research Municipal League Fauntierdy Congregational Church University Community Club University Branch Library Halliday Machinery Co Harry Rosini George Berry

Gold Medal Haar-Jeem Ol Capsules Ad

Ache relief claimed from old time remedy for kidney and urinary tract blockage. Advertisement touts Gold Medal Haar-Jeem Ol Capsules as a harmless household medicine to ease rheumatic joints and backache, sold by Owl Drug Company and druggists with import claims.

Owl Drug Company

Blockade of Lake Michigan Ice Threatens Shipping

Historic ice pack on the lake traps eighteen steamers along the east shore as bread riots erupt in Italian towns and political shifts ripple through the United States. Reports mention a Panama Canal passage for a new Great Northern steamship, a naval board abolition vote, and various legal and political developments including a divorce case naming a former Illinois governor, plus international incidents and local tragedies.

Lake Michigan Joliet N. P Great Northern Panama Canal House Naval E. R. Freeman Eureka Cal R. D. Yates Illinois Argentine Republic Tolla Lake Palermo Canada Congress Senate B.C Harry R. Knowles Everett Eagles Lodge U. S. Supreme Court Ihs Avalon Island Steamship Lines Victoria ”. Mardin Hardin Bellingham

Jitney Boom Sparks Upset as Union Foes Turn Capitalists

In San Francisco a group of former United Railroads workers quit for jitney ownership and lured fares from their old employer. The new drivers boast high profits and pride in beating union opposition, amid a hostile, ideological battle over organizing employees.

United Railroad United Railroads

Italy's Ready Fist War Push Sees Rapid Arms Build Up

Special Correspondence from Rome reports Italy accelerating military prep after years of neutrality. In six months Italy spends about a third of a billion dollars on weapons, ships, uniforms, and trains thousands of officers and engineers while building new dreadnoughts and cannons to meet a decisive leap into war.

Washington Association of Commercial and Technical Men Sidney Schultz Diller Frye & Co McTeith Nellie Kennedy Second Ave Union G. M. Butterwirth Tyee Kopa Konaway Tillkums Eagles Rome Italy Tripoli Victor Emanuel Duke of Abruzzi France

Arizona Senator Proposes English Requirement for Hazardous Labor

A Arizona senator introduces a bill mandating that workers in hazardous jobs prove English speaking ability and meet additional specified qualifications. The measure aims to raise safety and competency standards for laborers in high risk environments.

Arizona

St Jacobsa Oil Promises Fast Relief for Backache

An old remedy, St Jacobsa Oil, is advertised as a quick cure for backache, lumbago, sciatica, and rheumatism. A small trial bottle is rubbed on the affected area and pain is claimed to vanish within fifty counts, with assertions of safety and prompt relief.

Past and Our Hope of Union

The article reflects on the human drive for fair wages hours and conditions in labor, stressing how energy and effort toward union gains shape workers’ response to company demands.

Investigation into Death at Insane Asylum Continues

Authorities examine marks on the deceased to determine cause of death. Dr. F J Stewart and hospital officials conclude razor marks likely caused neck injuries while Deputy Prosecutor Cooper presses for further inquiry as the coroner plans additional checks.

Mra. Cooper Stewart Seattle A. P Calhoun H. Eugene Allen Evren Palmer Cooper Lundin Pierce County F. J. Stewart Asylum The Star Today William H. Keller

Amended statements on bruise in asylum report and custody dispute

The speaker hedges on a discoloration blamed on a bathtub bump and later cites the official report noting the bruise appeared Jan 16 from nightroom thrashing. Mrs Cooper fears mistreatment and vows action if attendants harmed the small man. meanwhile Haze Lund, 13, Silverdale girl, marries G Braendelein, a Navy Yard employee.

Haze! Lund Silver Dale G .Braendelein Navy Yard

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