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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1912

Page

6

Women's National Day Reception in Seattle Notice

A brief notice states a Women s National Day reception at the Labor Temple on Sunday February 25 from 6 to 8 am. It notes Kate Richard O Hare will not be in Seattle and mentions Batrana Drew Clark of San Francisco who will speak on The Emancipated Woman.

Labor Temple Iiesa Kate Richard O'Hare Seattle Batrana Drew Clark San Francisco Wil Kesema Sean Wu Cho Au Chinese Herb Co Clay St

Rheumatism Relief Drafts Offer Promises Cheap Cure

An advertisement urges readers to mail a one dollar coupon for Magic Foot Drafts claimed as a Michigan remedy for rheumatism. It promises prepaid shipping and a trial period with a full refund if not satisfied, touting simplicity convenience and safety.

Dyer

Peet Drafts Coupon Offer Mentioned in Mall Notice

A fragment describes a coupon offer for a Peet Drafts promotion at a mall. It references sending the coupon to a company named Magic Peet 1% and mentions LEKI Giver Mids. Mieb in unclear terms. The readable portion suggests a consumer promotion tied to a dollar amount.

Magic Peet Leki Giver Mids. Mieb

Chinese Roots Barks and Herbs Cure When Other Medicines Fail

A local pamphlet promotes Chinese Roots Barks and Herbs as a cure when other medicines fail offering free treat. It highlights natural remedies and herbal blends claimed to aid common ailments with no cost for initial consultation.

One court says he's loony, second he's sane

New York and Virginia courts clash over John Armstrong Chaloner as he claims sanity in Virginia and insanity in New York. He praises Judge Holt's order dismissing the Chaloner vs Sherman accounting suit and taunts the legal system with a tainted telegram from a jailbird past.

New York John Armatrong Chaloner Virginia New York State United States Holt Thomas T. Sherman Bob" Chanler Dutchess County N. Y Lina Cavalleri Tam

Prisoners fed for nine cents daily at Charlestown prison

Warden Bridges says Charlestown prison inmates receive three meals daily at about nine cents per prisoner. Each day features a different main dish and inmates report satisfaction and steady improvement in condition.

Charlestown Mass Bridges

Blaine Blocks Car Line Funding Effort

Councilman Blaine again blocks the plan to raise funds for a municipal car line. A Rainier Valley delegation urged transferring 150000 from the garbage fund to the street railway fund at the finance committee. Blaine and Griffiths opposed. Peirce waited on Bradford’s input.

Blaine Rainier Valley Finance Committee Erickson Griffiths Peirce Bradford

Staggering claim on oxygen life and discovery debate

The dialogue fragment presents Professor Oxy gen arguing that oxygen is external to life and essential, claiming no life could exist without it. A student interrupts questioning what existed before its discovery a century ago.

Taft to rush more troops to El Paso amid Mexican crisis

President Taft and Secretary of War Stimson agreed to deploy additional U.S. troops to El Paso Texas, signaling urgency over the Mexican crisis and risks to American lives and property.

United Press Wishington Mexico Taft War Stimson United States el Paso Tex

Italian Warships Bombard Beyrout Amid Civilist Panic

Dispatches from Beyrout report three Italian warships began bombardment shortly before noon. Sheila bursts through streets killing and wounding many. Panic grips the city with foreigners and tourists fearing for safety as residents flee inland. Reports remain unconfirmed.

United Press London Beyrout Sheila Jerusalem

Minister’s Lecture on Mental Health Sparks Laughter

The Reverend Albert Palmer of Oakland planned a California Federation of Women’s Clubs district talk on mental health. En route he paid two fares at once and, while clinging to a crowd strap, a rude young man jostled him. After the conductor asked for fare a third time, the minister discovered his money was missing. The tale drew sympathetic laughter from the convention.

Albert Palmer Oakland California Federation of Women’s Clubs

Convict Breaks Jail in Airship Escape

European crooks use an airship for jailbreak and swift robbery in a remarkable week. Marine Devos, jailed in Schwellingen Holland, escaped by cart road then airlifted by his brother, flew to France, and vanished after a wall climb and a wire ladder ascent.

Marine Devos Devos Schwellngen Holland Princiy Yard Devoun France Paris Palace of Nation Deves Trother Belgium

Women Voters Rally To Back Cotterill In Seattle

Women voters of Seattle plan a 2:30 p.m. rally in Arcade ball on Secondav between Union and University to organize a city wide non active campaign for mayoral candidate George F. Cotterill against Gill iem. The gathering is for women only to form a precinct by precinct organization and mobilize home and family supporters. In Portland, a 68 year old man saved himself from drowning after being pulled from a rope by Patrolman Rabier following a struggle.

Arcade Ball Union University Ste Seattle Gilliem George F. Cotterill Portland Rabier Peter Johnson

Mountaineers Head From Des Moines to Redondo on Walk

The Mountaineers plan a charity walk from Des Moines to Redondo leaving the foot of Madison Street at 8 20 tomorrow morning. The route includes visits to several places of unusual interest along the way.

Des Moines Redondo Madison St

Equal Suffrage Car to Tour Nation Backed by Women

Spokane reports a suffrage car tour planned with 10 to 15 speakers supported by Washington Idaho and California suffragists. The venture aims to campaign for equal suffrage nationwide at an estimated cost of 10 000 with funds being raised now.

Spokane Washington Idaho California Mra Mary Arkwright Hutton

Clark campaign opens in California with Clark club

Champ Clark begins his southern California push for the Democratic presidential nomination with a Clark club formation in Los Angeles. One hundred prominent Democrats will attend the inaugural meeting and a systematic campaign is planned.

Los Angeles Chang Clark California Clark Club

Woman Aviator in Some Fancy Flights

Oakland California February 24 Mlle Cozette de Trose the famed aviator from Pau France will perform a display of fancy and daring flying at the aviation meet today. A benefit for Mrs Mabel Bly widow of Eugene Bly the California aviator killed at Macon Ga proved a success despite strong winds and no serious accidents were reported. Tom Gunn and William Hoff injured in the meet were reported recovering.

United Presse Oakland Cal Mlle Cozette de Trose Pau France Mabel Bly Eugene Bly California Macon Tom Gunn Hoff

Portland Cafe Owner Theo Kruse To Return Soon

Theodore Kruse, wealthy cafe and hotel proprietor, who vanished from Portland last fall just before a large sum was due on the Carlton hotel cafe and furnishings, is expected to return soon according to personal friends.

Portland, Or Theodore Kruse Portland Carlton Hotel

Heavy Wind Storm Impacts Los Angeles Coast

Angeles reports the city’s heaviest wind in 28 years causing widespread trunk-line repairs and minor damages. San Pedro and Redondo suffer some damage while shipping escaped major impact as the gale eased to about 20 miles per hour and forecasts hinted more wind.

Angeles San Pedro Redondo

Harbor propositions on March 5 vote debated by port official

Robert Bridges, a port commissioner, spoke before the King County Democratic Club at a noonday meeting about harbor propositions to be voted on March 5.

Robert Bridges King County Democratic Club

Promises of Free Dollar Treatment by Noted Healer

A long career physician offers to prove his cure claim by sending a Full Dollar Treatment free of charge. He asserts superior results for chronic diseases and asks patients to mail a dollar’s treatment cost as proof, promising no payment ever.

Free Medical Cure Offer From Chinese Jerd Co

A dated prospectus urges sending symptoms or the coupon to a San Francisco address for a “Full Dollar Course of Treatment” along with a 64 page illustrated book and personal advice, all free and postage paid with no obligation.

Chinese Jerd Co Hall Safe Ride San Francisco Cal Chinese Herb Co Hall Safe Ridge San China

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