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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1917
Page
7
In San Antonio on February 20 Fred Kaiser was bound over to a federal grand jury for a preliminary espionage hearing. He declined to testify, and the government presented limited evidence to justify further investigation. He is to be questioned by officials and allowed visits to army posts and supply warehouses.
Sarsaparilia has long been used as a reliable medicine to revitalize the blood and relieve common diseases. It purifies the blood, aids the tired system, and supports overall health. Hood's is advertised as pure and safe, sold at local drug stores.
An advertisement touts Canthrax shampoo as a simple, affordable way to wash hair with minimal damage. Dissolve a tea spoon in cup water to create a cleansing liquid that removes dandruff, leaves hair clean and soft, and enhances natural color and fullness.
Japanese Ambassador Sato said relations between the United States and Japan are more friendly mainly due to war created conditions rather than immigration developments. He noted no recent diplomatic changes affecting immigration and stated the European war has boosted goodwill, with U S submarine warfare stance strengthening ties.
Mrs. Marie Stone Daggy, said to be the wife of a University of Washington professor, was found wandering in Tacoma after leaving a hospital where she worked as a nurse. Detectives believe her mind may be unbalanced.
A basement blaze in a frame structure at 1507 1511 17th Ave drove about a dozen tenants to flee Monday night. The basement fire caused an estimated $1300 in damage before firefighters contained it.
A fire woke J. T. Hall and his wife at 2 30 Tuesday morning. They found their house at 554 North 68th Street full of smoke and flames. Firemen arrived to find the structure practically destroyed with an estimated loss of about $1000.
The Seattle school board set March 2 as the bid opening date for a $1,082,000 bond issue to finance purchase of new sites and construction of new buildings. Four groups are to deliver bids, with completion largely by April 25.
In Olympia on February 20 the Reed McCoy compromise first aid bill lost its emergency clause as labor groups opposed it, with lawmakers agreeing to remove the clause in the senate. Hastings withdrew his reconsideration motion, and Governor’s approval of the measure remains uncertain amid health and safety concerns. Senate actions also struck the emergency clause from bills on grain bag distribution at the penitentiary jitneys under PSC control and drugless healing, which passed the senate without the clause.
Heavy fog in the lower bay holds up four large steamers waiting to reach piers. The Patria from Genoa Marselilea, the Orduna from Liverpool, the San Guglielmo from Genoa Naples, and the Rio De Janeiro from Para San Juan are among ships stalled until visibility improves.
An advertisement touts Tiz as a cure for sore feet promising relief from burning swelling and corns. It claims rapid action drawing out poisons and reducing foot pain with a 2 cent box suggesting yearlong comfort for 25 cents.
You insure your home life and health so insure your teeth against decay and your pocketbook against dentistry costs with a preventive visit. Come to our office for a mouth examination and an estimate to put it in first class shape.
The Swedish minister at Berlin has been instructed to lodge a formal protest with Germany and demand compensation for the torpedoing of the Swedish steamer Varig.
Ora Disler a jitney bus driver from 631 Broadway North was detained after striking and killing Mrs Nettie Van Ormer at 72nd and Phinney Ave Sunday night. Deputy Prosecutor T H Patterson ordered his release from the city jail on Monday.
A Honolulu styled interview with Mina Field reveals a native Hawaiian persona, smiling and charming the reporter as she jokes about dancing the hula and liking pineapple. The piece ends with a playful note on her pretending tropic roots while claiming Manhattan birth.
Havana February 20 The collapse of the Cuban revolt movement was predicted today as Gen Miguel Gomez’s forces tighten their grip in Santa Clara. Except for scattered uprisings in Oriant Province, rebels are believed subdued and order restored across most of the island with hundreds of prisoners arrested.
Gen Funston finalized the departure dates for the 50 000 National Guardsmen remaining on the border. In two groups of 25 000, they will leave at about 6 000 weekly, requiring about 150 trains and roughly two months to complete the move.
The Porto Rico civil re organization bill passed the Senate today without a roll call. A threatened filibuster led to striking provisions that would have permitted women voters, marking the first federal move toward national woman suffrage.
New York doctors explain organic iron as essential for blood and vitality. They cite iron deficiency causing pallor and fatigue, promote Nuxated Iron as rapidly absorbing and safer than older forms, and claim notable strength gains in 10 to 14 days with proper use.
Pavia praises Earnest Lawton while recounting the meeting with Alma Huntington a keen newspaperwoman who interviews her at the Bellevue hotel. The two form a surprising bond as Alma helps reveal Pavia’s past and doubts about fate stage life and trust. The tale ends with their growing friendship and promise of more.
A dozen authorities will address the annual road builders conference at the University of Washington March 6 and 7. District Engineer L J Hughes of the bureau of public roads will be the chief speaker outlining better ways to maintain county roads.
Prosecutor Lundin, returning from Olympia, criticizes a proposed law to abolish the prosecuting attorney office. He calls the move absurd and warns it would let any licensed attorney prosecute felonies and drop essential safeguards for enforcing laws.
McCormick Steamship Co. advertises low fares to San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego with multiple price points. Frequent sailings from Milwaukee with meals and conveniences described as unsurpassed. Next sailings listed for February 20 and 24 from Milwaukee ticket office.
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