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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1919
Page
7
An aviation weapon shown in the image was ready for use as World War I ended on November 11, 1918. A torpedo released from an airplane could outrun boats and quickly maneuver into close range, aiding destroyers if the war had continued.
Olympia February 4 The state plans a 56000 monument at Olympia to honor men who died fighting Germany if bills by the joint capitol commission pass. The legislature also considers speeding a capital expansion project up to 3500000 for legislative executive and judicial buildings to employ jobless men.
Six million youths in France sacrificed for freedom. French peasants aided world health with a universal remedy. Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, sold by Geo H Mayr of Chicago, claims to cure stomach liver and intestinal ailments by removing catarrhal mucus. One dose, money back, advertised across drug stores.
Thousands of housewives save money by making cough syrup at home using 2 1 2 ounces of Pinex poured into a pint bottle with sugar syrup or substitute. It promises quick relief within 24 hours for coughs, bronchial conditions, and throat irritation, with guaranteed satisfaction or money back from The Pinex Co.
Private Arthur T. Dolan of Salem, N H, suffered 37 leg wounds in France during a mine explosion near trenches at Mount Lee on September 15. He crawled 16 feet to help Private George M. Crawford, then dragged his wounded comrade to safety as two hours passed before aid arrived.
The Cedric docked in New York with 3 607 officers and men from France. On board 44th regiment Cc A C regular army 43 officers and 1 589 men 40th regiment Cc A C regular army 47 officers and 1 602 men a casual company from Illinois with two officers and 446 men and 133 casual officers all in the air service.
Attorneys for the Chicago Tribune press for a venue change in a $1,000,000 libel suit filed by Henry Ford, arguing his influence in Detroit and surrounding area taints a fair trial.
Senator Miles Poindexter stated in a letter to Spokane’s Central Labor Council that he opposes government railroad ownership. The letter, read last night, addresses a demand for his support of the ownership movement.
In the Unaava region of New Quebec Rev. W. G. Walton reports Eskimos near starvation for years as reindeer vanish and famine bites. The missionary urges restocking with reindeer to feed and clothe the native population.
In Paris on February 4 Mrs Woodrow Wilson visited about one hundred blinded French soldiers undergoing reeducation by an American group led by Miss Hoyt of New York John Ridgely Carter and Mrs Sharp wife of the American ambassador She presented each man with a package of cigars claiming the gift came from the president and herself AGREG
President Wilson met with Congressmen Heivering of Kansas Nolan of California and White of Maine as they delivered a report on conditions in German territory held by allied forces. The discussion at the White House covered postwar arrangements and occupancy issues.
Paris reports Greece's territorial and political claims will be referred to a special committee representing the United States Great Britain France and Italy for consideration.
Olympia reports that riot strike and explosion insurance will be required statewide if Senate bills passed and approved by Insurance Commissioner Fishback. The proposals were introduced and recommended today as part of ongoing legislative action.
In Olympia on February 4 the house and senate paused sessions to honor former lawmakers who died in the past two years, with memorial services marking the occasion.
Superior Judge Calvin Hall of the local county bench is presiding on the Yakima superior bench this week and will return at week’s end.
A King County judge heard a case over 26 cows that vanished from a 60 acre pasture once owned by a rancher near Tolt. The rancher testified that 11 cows never returned after neighbors allegedly tore down a fence and drove off his herd, seeking 7500 dollars for alleged injuries and losses.
An article notes the grand duke of Oldenburg now dwells in a small pavilion outside the ducal park while a portion of the park is fenced for him. Locals describe him as a dangerous fool whom they keep quiet, though they insist they do not hate him.
The trial of G. M. Butterworth an undertaker charged with defrauding the government and relatives of deceased sailors was scheduled for March 19.
A vintage advertisement promotes Cascarets as a child friendly candy cathartic priced at ten cents per box. It claims effective relief for symptoms like white tongue feverish breath sour stomach and constipation by giving Cascarets and not worrying afterward.
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