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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1916

Page

2

Club Woman Sues Driver for 6000 Damages

Mrs Elisabeth Brokaw wife of J H Brokaw manager of Occidental Trading Agency at 821 30th Ave filed suit in superior court Tuesday to recover 5000 damages for injuries from a collision with a vehicle driven by R E D Smith. She alleges permanent facial scarring from a December 15 accident.

Elisabeth Brokaw J. H. Brokaw Occidental Trading Agency 30Th Ave Superior Court Atto RE. D. Smith Brokaw

Harvard Excelsior Collision Off Pier 41

Four men from the steam schooner Excelsior are hospitalized after a fog bound collision with the passenger liner Harvard off Pier 41 in San Francisco. One man is in possibly critical condition.

San Francisco Excelsior Harvard Pier 41

Lincoln Birthday Observed by University Methodist Church

The Brotherhood of University Methodist Episcopal church will observe Lincoln's birthday at its monthly meeting Tuesday evening. Ladies of the church will serve dinner at 6 30 followed by a program.

Brotherhood of University Methodist Episcopal Church Lincoln Ladies of the Church

Kitchener Rumor Ties Resignation to Lloyd George

London February 8 reports that Munitions Minister Lloyd George is mentioned as a possible successor if Earl Kitchener resigns as secretary for war amid circulating rumors.

London Lloyd George Earl Kitchener

Danderine Hair Treatment Promises Quick Beauty Boost

An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine promising soft lustrous hair, no dandruff, and fewer falling hairs after a single application. It contrasts this with dire warnings about scalp disease and hair loss, while a parallel wartime report features Admiral Blue and Miles debating coast defense, conscription, and naval readiness.

Knowlton

Simple Way to End Dandruff

A claimed home remedy uses four ounces of plais and common liquid arvon bought at a drug store. Apply at night to moisten the scalp and rub in. by morning dandruff may vanish and repeated applications are said to dissolve all signs. It promises relief from itching and dandruff and improves hair feel and appearance.

Pinex Co Ft Wayne Ind Thas

How to Reduce Your Weight Safe and Easy Plan

A marketing style health claim promotes Korein capsules as a simple weight loss method without dieting or exercise. The text urges weekly weigh ins and states noticeable results within days, praising air access and stating Bartell Drug Co. supplies the product.

Bartell Drug Co

Blast kills 196 at Skoda works in Bohemia

Bucharest dispatch says about 195 workers were killed and three buildings destroyed when the Skoda armament works in Bohemia were blown up. The incident is reported by Secolo.

Milan Skoda Bohemia Bucharest Secolo

Terrific Cold Winds Hit McCarthy Alaska

Terrific cold and high winds grip McCarthy Alaska for eight days. The thermometer has registered 61 degrees below zero.

M’carthy Alaska

Cascarets promise gentle liver and bowels cleanse

Advert says Cascarets cure biliousness constipation headaches and bad breath by gentle cleansing. It claims quick head clarity and better skin with no liver shock or bowels gripe. Encourages giving to sick children as safe for tender bowels.

Cross

Gillies On Trial Over Industrial Fund Loot Charge

J F Gillies former claim agent of the industrial insurance commission was placed on trial before Judge D F Wright in Thurston County Superior Court on a grand larceny charge connected to an alleged looting of the state industrial insurance fund totaling 200 dollars. This marks a second charge in the same case.

Olympia J. F. Gillies The Industrial Insurance Commission D. F. Wright Thurston County

Jealous quarrel ends with shooting in Keistown

Mrs. Lennie Christensen is jailed after a jealous quarrel in Keistown. Mrs. Alice Kirkpatrick lies in critical condition at a Great Falls hospital after being shot four times by Lennie Christensen, while O. P. Christensen filed for divorce.

Keistown Mont Alice Kirkpatrick Great Falls Lennie Christensen O. P. Christensen Christensen

Sentence for Lieut. Col. Goodier Endorsed by Court Martial

Secretary Garrison disclosed he sent the court martial review of Lieut. Col. Goodier to President Wilson but refused to reveal the sentence’s nature. The court martial was held in San Francisco recently.

Washington Col Goodier San Francisco Garrison Wilson

Steel men to fight Washington over armor plate costs

Government and armor plate makers ready for a fight as Senate committee backs government manufacture. Senator Penrose warns private plants would add 200 dollars a ton until the government plant is finished.

Washington Feb Senate Penrose

Indians at the Hipp Vaudeville Show Arrives After Snow Blockade

Ten Cherokee Indians reach the Hippodrome theater after a snow delay to present camp life scenes songs and dances as part of a late Sunday vaudeville bill.

Hippodrome Theatre

Cavalry Could Be Sent From El Paso to pacify Hopi revolt

Cavalry may be called from El Paso to pacify Hopi Indians in northern Arizona after an Indian was shot by white officers during an arrest attempt. The incident sparked threats of a revolt.

Phoenix Ariz el Paso Arizona

Chief Lang Responds to League Overcrowding Plea

Municipal league members again press Chief Lang to curb theater overcrowding before a catastrophe. His reply to the league outlines his stance and potential next steps.

Municipal League Lang League

First communication shifts responsibility to supervisors

The initial notice places accountability on the superintendent, building officials, and the fire chief for overseeing safety and compliance.

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