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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1916

Page

8

Ambassador Gerard May Visit to Support Wilson Amid Submarine Debate

Berlin dispatch reports Ambassador Gerard may stump the U S public on the submarine controversy before the June convention. He plans a U S trip to defend President Wilson and may press tariff reform and a tariff commission. The article notes German officials and Col. House discussed the matter during Gerard's visit to Berlin.

Carl W. Ackerman United Press Berlin Wilson Gerard U. S America Germany Europe United States Dumba Vienna Bryan von Jagow Illlinois Morgan Wison Colonel House

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

Relief comes instantly with a dose every two hours for a total of three. The remedy claims to open blocked nasal passages stop discharge relieve headache feverishness sore throat and sneezing. Priced at 25 cents at any drug store it says to insist on the genuine product.

Pape

Sheriff Seizures Photographs Tied to Blackmail Ring

The sheriff reports possession of photos alleged to be used by a blackmail syndicate to target wealthy individuals. Investigators, led by Deputy Wally, recovered negatives from a photographer's dark room after Mia confessed.

Badger Dupes Hodge Mia Wally

Arrest Attorney In Blackmail Plot Involving Silverman

A federal case unfolds with Sichler tied to a blackmail scheme against Silverman. Silverman reportedly warned a husband about revealing pictures, while a bankrupted Washington Orchard & Irrigation Co promoter and a receiver named Sichler navigate indictments, bonds, and witness retentions in Los Angeles and New York联系.

Sichler Silverman Firnt Ave New York Washington Orchard & Irrigation Co W. BE. DeLarm Ths Federal Grand Sichier DeLarms California Beattie

Truce Arrives in Tong Warfare Noise Returns to Chinatown

Portland dispatch reports Chinatown's bustle returning as doors reopen after ten days of closure. The tong war pause lasts 30 days during which Hop Sing or Ring Kong may not shoot. Henry Fords from San Francisco aid in seeking a permanent peace or gunmen may resume clashes in alleyways.

Portland Chinatown San Francisco

Silk cloth from banana fibers sparks Rio de Janeiro interest

In Rio de Janeiro on February 24, reports indicate a new method for producing artificial silk from banana plant fibers. A chemical treatment converts banana palm fiber into a gum from which a fine elastic thread is spun, claiming qualities like natural silk.

Rio DE Janeiro

Pie Factory Fire Damages $2900 at 514 Fifth Ave West

Stanley Cane owner operator of the pie factory at 514 Fifth Ave West watched flames engulf the two story frame building at 7 30 a m Thursday He and his employer tried to save equipment before fire wagons arrived Damages estimated at 2900 dollars

Stanley Cane Republican St Fifth Ave. W

School board approves new plans for Lincoln high and night classes

The school board approved courses in agricultural botany for Lincoln high school and night classes for the adult blind as part of fall plans. They adopted specifications for a $70,000 additional unit for Lowell school and ordered architects to plan an emergency hospital for the Parental school.

Lincoln High School Lowell School

Destiny Will Sing at Moore Theatre by Opera Star

Emmy Deatinn famed Metropolitan Opera soprano will perform at the Moore Theatre Thursday night under the auspices of the Ladies' Musical club.

Emmy Deatinn Metropolitan Opera House Moore Theatre Ladies’ Musical Club

MISS CLAYBURG FIGHTS EXTRADITION IN SEA TTLE CASE

Los Angeles reports say Mien Isa bel Clayburg will fight extradition to Seattle on a blackmail charge. An application for a writ of habeas corpus is set for Judge Frank Wille next Tuesday. Police seek a witness and two men connected to the arrest.

Los Angeles Seattle Isabel Clayburg Frank Wille Cline Pear Sacramento Miss Clayburg Altho Misa Clayburg

Jitney Hijack Ends With Arrest After Pursuit

A jitney commandeered an auto truck and a chase of six blocks led to the arrest of Edward Phillips on an open charge. Traffic Officer Braford pursued the vehicle and recovered a watch believed to belong to John Mullep.

Braford Edward Phillips Phillips John Mullep

Queen of the Dance Vera Florenz at The New Cecil Cafe

The New Cecil Cafe presents Vera Florenz known as the Queen of the Dance a ballet and toe dancing sensation. Crowds have filled the venue since her appearance last Saturday with universal praise from attendees at Seattle's leading grill venue.

Cecil Cafe Vera Florenz Seattle

How You May Throw Away Your Glasses

An advertisement urges readers with alleged eye problems to visit a drug store for Optona, mix with water in a two ounce bottle, and bathe the eyes two to four times daily. It claims the treatment strengthens eyes and can negate the need for glasses, warning that neglect leads to worsening vision.

Optona

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