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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1916

Page

3

Brandeis Under Fire in Senate Hearing Rose Garden Context

In Washington on February 17 the senate subcommittee debated Louis D. Brandeis with mixed judgments. Sherman L. Whipple lauded him as an honest, conscientious lawyer and man, while Storey of Boston condemned him as ruthless and untrustworthy citing alleged 1892 irrigation schemes to depress New Haven Railroad credit. The remarks emerged amid Barron’s testimony supporting Brandeis.

Washington Louis D. Brandeis Senate Sherman L. Whipple Boston Storey Brandeis

Anarchists Nationwide Plot Reported in U S Probe

Federal authorities disclosed an anarchist plot spanning from San Francisco to New York aimed at terrorizing officials and damaging federal buildings. Raids were planned in San Francisco New York and Pittsburg after a conference with U S District Attorney Civic and justice department agents.

Chicago San Francisco New York Gregory Pittsburg U. S Civic Justice Department Conpiracy Meee Garden Bush

Dope Holdup Suspect Shot Dead After Drugstore Heist

Police linked Gerhard Kistarz a drug addict to a series of holdups in the University district after he robbed a drug store and demanded heroin and morphine from E A Henderson. Passersby alerted authorities and four minutes later Kistarz, cornered in John Vakely's yard, fired thr shots and was killed by bullets from officers.

Los Angeles Gerhard Kistarz University Kistarz E. A. Henderson Henderson John Vakely Read Rose Garden

Slide Kills 4 Railroad Workers Near Leavenworth

In Leavenworth Kansas a snow slide buried thirty five G N section hands during a shift. Shida a Japanese worker died and three Greeks were among the buried as rescuers struggled through the late day to recover bodies. Nearly twenty men were injured and hope for survivors faded as the slide sent workers into a large stream.

Leavenworth G. N Here Shida Rose Garden

Quiet Dutch Soldier Spirit Amid War Drumbeat

Special Artist-Correspondent in Europe notes Holland girding for conflict with many in uniform. Observes dutch soldiers are quiet and tender with partners, contrasting American guard bravado. Describes scenes under street lamps and the affecting mood as fear of war grows.

Bara Moore Europe The Star Holland Carnegie Peace Palace Ford Beer Halla

Zemo Heals Skin Ailments Quickly and Safely

Aclaims relief from edema ringworm rashes and itching with Zemo a remedy sold at drug stores for 260 or 1.00 extra large bottle. It cleanses soothes and heals skin fast without greasiness and is gentle on delicate skin. Cleveland based promotion urges readers to get Zemo today to avoid further troubles.

Olive Tablets advertised as liver and bowel aid

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claim to restore pink skin brighten eyes and buoyancy by stimulating the liver and bowels like calomel with no dangerous after effects. Marketing notes two sizes 1 50 and 26 cents per box and urges nightly use with results promised by the Olive Tablet Company Columbus Ohio.

Edwards Edwardes

Unfrocked Priest Schmidt to Die in Sing Sing Chair

Hans Schmidt, former priest, will be executed in Sing Sing for the murder of Anna Au mueller. He spoke of a bleak outlook but did not abandon hope, as the Friday death sentence looms.

Ossining N. Y Hans Schmidt Sing Sing Anna Aumueller

Murray Funeral Services for Attorney Samuel Murray

Funeral services for Attorney Samuel G. Murray, who died Tuesday, will be held at the Bonney Watson chapel Friday at 11 a.m. Read "The Rose Garden Husband."

Samuel G. Murray Bonney Watson Rose Garden

Divorce Granted for Failure to Provide in Carson City

In Reno on February 17 a divorce was granted to Mrs. Loute L. Hackett over failure to provide. The case cites Richard Hackett, former North Carolina congressman in 1908, and references a claim by his wife of regreet labeled The Rose Garden Husband. A separate San Francisco note reports Fire Captain August Engeleke rescuing Julian Kaiser, 60, from smoke and flame in a room, credited as heroics.

Reno Carson City Loutell Hackett Richard Hackett North Carolina San Francisco August Engeleke Julian Kaiser Colin C. Clements Candle Alaska

Wreck Kills Fourteen on Seaboard Florida Special

Richmond Virginia February 17 Fourteen killed and four injured in a Seaboard Air Line Florida Special train wreck near the city. Early reports say the crash occurred as the train approached the station causing multiple fatalities and injuries.

Richmond Seaboard Air Line Rose Garden Husband

Novel Drug Store Offers Free Consultations With Physician

The Right Drug Store on First Ave in Seattle advertises free consultations with a registered up to date physician. Customers pay only for medicines prescribed and the idea has drawn thousands seeking quick medical advice without charge. The manager fears the physician may incur writer's cramp from heavy prescription writing.

Aato First Ave Seattle

Do You Want Dental Services or Politics

An ad for a dental office emphasizes high class graduates and strict certification. It asserts exclusive focus on dentistry, pledges a tronclad guarantee, and highlights affordable prices and painless methods with Novo-Cain availability.

Beat Dental Schools State Dental Board Clark D. D Iast

Local Manager Office Address Listing

N. L. MR, Clark, Manager at 1405 Third Ave, N. W. Corner of Third and Unter listed as contact point for the business.

N. L Clark Third Ave N. W. Cor Third and Unter

Athena the Greco Turk dancer escapes harem tale at Pantages

Athena the Greco Turkish dancer recounts narrowly escaping the sultan's harem near Constantinople after dancing for the sultan and fleeing with help from eunuchs and palace dancers. She describes love with the sultan's bodyguard, and says she later performed for him before leaving Turkey.

Turkey Athena Altho Valdize Palace Europe Constantinople Athens Rose Garden

Burglary at Mrs Baldwin Home on Phinney Avenue

Burglars smashed a window with an ax to enter the residence of Mrs. G. Baldwin at 2970 Phinney Avenue early Thursday morning. The thief grabbed clothing from the home and escaped. The odd note about a "The Hose Garden Husband" appears unrelated.

Prince Yusuf Declines Offer for Egypt Throne

Report from Berlin on February 17 says Prince Yusuf rejected England's offer of the throne of Egypt. The current khedive is described as discontented.

Berlin Yusuf England Egypt

Jury finds Rudy Schmidt guilty of burglary in Dykeman court

A guilty verdict was returned Thursday in Judge Dykeman's court for Rudy Schmidt charged with burglary. Frank Davis, named Hiepal, pleaded guilty.

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