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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1919
Page
11
A cryptic note from The Star hints at Von Tirpits trimming his image and stance amid shifting policy signals. The brief item uses nautical and political metaphor to suggest a cosmetic change without detailing new positions or implications.
William Ross of Oklahoma Indian delivers word from Fen. 5 about an urban health scare spreading in New York. He urges people to stay alert and avoid panic as the city addresses the sudden illness.
Washington reports a new Great Lakes St Lawrence Tidewater association forming to promote deepening the St Lawrence Canal with Canada and Welland Canal to allow ocean steamships to reach all Great Lakes. Delegates say it will create jobs and, with river power development, pay for itself in years. Olympia Senate approves emergency highway work funds of 50000 to repair and widen the Olympic highway to relieve unemployment.
WASHINGTON Feb. 6 Managers of the big navy bill today were confid ent they would have their measure through the house by week’s end and ready for senate action. Opposition in the house had failed to materialize after the house naval affairs committee reported unanimously.
Henry M. White, immigration commissioner, is ordered to appear in court next Monday at 2 p.m. to show cause why Bartolomo Masrulo, arrested November 8, 1917, as an anarchist, should not be released.
A well known man recounts a miraculous mint based treatment for corn relief. He claims the product eases burning feet and enables corns to be lifted out with no pain, praising its soothing sensation and urging readers to ask drug stores for a package.
Registration closes soon as strike looms with 58 985 total registrations recorded. A surge is expected today since this may be the final opportunity to register before February 7.
Director General Hines told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee wage advances to railroad employees during the war must be maintained. He called for wiping watered capital and indicated the government still owes railroads 381 million dollars on rentals.
In Olympia the Senate agriculture committee introduces a sweeping bill to curb profiteering in cities purchasing and transporting farm products including food fuel ice and fertilizer. The measure targets middlemen and seeks to limit prices and markups.
A bill introduced by Hon Renick of King seeks to deny employment in public institutions or on public works to aliens who renounced citizenship to avoid army service. The measure was presented in Olympia by W. M. Whitney of Seattle, a former draft chairman.
Dublin dispatch reports that all Sinn Fein internees in England will be released immediately. authoritative source notes the move follows ongoing negotiations and affects Irish political detainees.
Olympia report notes at the capitol a petitioner sought summarily to treat possession of empties as prima facie evidence of wrongdoing. The WCTU figure Kladly signed the petition advancing the measure for soldiers’ remains and related issues.
Alex Chehnale, described as an embezzler, received a three year term and will serve it in the public library. The court decision notes a lack of refinement in his crime and punishment. A separate item notes police in Des Moines may face scrutiny on duty after a drunk discharge, with Andre Fribourg, French author, slated to speak at the YWCA on Wednesday.
A mail order pitch promises two minute relief from gas sour stomach belching and full stomach after meals. It offers a thirty day trial of stomach preparation from Mellingham Chemical Co based in Bellingham Washington, with $1.90 due if satisfied.
Weimar hosts the formal opening of Germanys new republic as Chancellor Ebert arrives. The assembly faces transport, material, and currency shortages with workers demanding higher wages and rumors of factory seizures. The government pledges to protect the assembly against saboteurs while political debate looms.
Special to The Star, N B A reports General Chang Huaidzhih of China's military governors won 100000 in a few hours of high stakes card play during a conference in Pekin. The meeting also featured a singing girl rewarded with 8000 for entertainment.
Berlin February 5 A Special to The Star reports that advanced socialist programs face slim chances of adoption if election results hold. Majority socialists with 165 seats in the constituent assembly plus national liberals total 188 votes, while non socialists likely reach 204 with democrats conservatives and the center party. Other parties total eight seats.
Advertises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for tired nervous women with headaches backaches and fatigue. Claims to restore health and strength for those described as overtaxed or suffering a female weakness.
Hyomel is advertised as a guaranteed treatment for catarrh and related conditions. The ad claims daily inhalation from a hard rubber pocket inhaler and a bottle of Hyomel will clear air passages and heal inflamed membranes without stomach dosing. A complete outfit is offered at low cost through Bartel Drug Co or other druggists.
A vintage health ad urges readers growing hard of hearing or troubled by roaring and hissing head noises to buy Parmint double strength from a druggist. Mix with hot water and sugar, take four times daily to ease nasal congestion breathing and mucus.
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