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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1915
Page
2
The House passed a bill 232 to 44 to ban interstate shipment of mined or manufactured products that used child labor. Rep. Byrnes of South Carolina led the opposition arguing it interfered with states rights. The measure must still clear the Senate to become law.
At Monte Carlo on February 17, gambling resumed but ivory checks replaced the usual gold ones at the tables. The change affected staking and pacing as players returned to games.
A Detroit advertisement promotes a Numeral Method that allegedly lets any person learn piano or organ in one evening or two with no prior knowledge. It offers a free booklet by mail and asserts no obligation, listing Numeral Method Music Co. at 126 C ET "s Conrote Building, Detroit, Mich.
Prof. F W Meisnest of the state university argues Germany has a right to blockade England and will not bluff about the sea war zone. He asserts neutral and U S ships face risk if they carry contraband while food bound for Germany civilians is not contraband.
In North Yakima on February 17, the trial of R. A. Grant former sheriff and chief of police and J. A. Stump ex deputy and patrolman began. Wong Fong a Chinese man accuses them of charging him with watch theft and agreeing to suppress the matter or pay $75.
The marriage of actor Guy Bates Post and Jane Peyton Post was annulled in Chicago on February 17.
In about a month Dr J H Lyons, medical director, has turned King County Hospital from a poor facility to one of the Coast’s best. A visiting staff now serves three months, wards and operating rooms are surgically clean, and convalescents show hope. Lyons enlisted top Seattle physicians to work pro bono, improving care for the sick poor and separating business from medical sides of the institution.
Advertises St Jacobs Oil as a harmless back pain remedy that eases lumbago rheumatic pains by rubbing on the back. Claims quick relief after a single use, with a long history of recommendation and no burning of the skin.
An advertisement touts Elv's Cream Baim as instant relief for nasal congestion from a cold or catarrh. It claims the antiseptic formula opens air passages, relieves headaches, and stops sniffles by applying a small amount in the nostrils.
Washington February 17 The House voted 215 to 121 to approve the Weeks ship bill with Gore amendments and send it to the Senate. Republicans staged a lengthy filibuster the session was lively with Speaker Clark quipping about the proceedings. Senate leaders expect to approve the amended measure, which the upper chamber previously passed.
Los Angeles February 17 Police Chief Sebastian asked the police commission to appoint a Black person to the force.
A Omaha woman credits a simple home recipe with breaking her son’s cigarette habit. She states she mixed 2 ounces of water with muriate of ammonia, Vartex Compound, and pepsin, giving a teaspoonful three times daily in his coffee or food, saying it has no color taste or smell and is inexpensive.
Hugh S. Fullerton notes brisk color schemes and risqué silhouettes at the National Style show in Chicago. He highlights lace and gauze pantelettes, floor to six inch hems, vivid floral designs, black and white checks, suspender skirt straps, and daring hats. The standout outfit blends Merry Widow and Spanish elements in red and black net, with dramatic mantilla effects.
Palo Alto reports the death of Loura C Roth a 30 year old tailor who began a 62 day fast to cure a stomach ailment. He weighed 145 pounds at start and 75 at death with Stanford doctors and his physician present as attempts to break the fast came too late.
Berlin reports Field Marshal Von Hindenburg’s forces crushed the Russian Tenth Army in Mazurian fighting. More than 60 000 prisoners and vast material captured as German troops outflanked and defeated the Russians across their frontier amid heavy weather. The Kaiser observed the decisive center action as Prussian units proved their mettle.
Do not ignore pains but find causes. Kidney, stomach and joint pains could signal serious illness. Chronic headaches may warn of stomach trouble. The ad promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules sold by Owl Drug Company with money back guarantee and warns against substitutes.
Musterole ointment claims fast relief without blistering for sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia and more. Sold by druggists with a large hospital size offered at 2.50, emphasizes genuine Musterole label from The Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.
Walter Dayhoff aged 40 Ole Morrison 44 and Samuel Hungerford 27 suffocated by gas fumes from a tube attached to a gas plate in their 2200 Sixth Ave apartment. Discovery came hours later when visitor W Stallemo 2327 First Ave reported to Dayhoff and Morrison. Hungerford a guest from Hutte previously owned a Big Timber drug store. Morrison and Dayton worked as cement finishers for W E Mesmer contractor.
In Missoula Montana on February 17 the mayor and a city commissioner resigned leaving Commissioner Houston alone in the city hall. The resignations stem from trouble with the socialist party.
Captain Erdmann of the German cruiser Blucher, sunk in a recent North Sea engagement, died in Edinburgh of pneumonia resulting from exposure after the fight.
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