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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1914

Page

3

Court Draws Teeth of Law Says Wiley

Washington February 26 The United States Supreme Court has been accused by Dr. Harvey W Wiley of weakening the pure food and drugs act with recent rulings. He cites the bleached flour decision allowing adulteration unless proved harmful and the Jansen cancer case limiting false statements to constituents rather than drug properties. He warns that poisons could be added to food with impunity.

Washington United States Supreme Court Harvey W. Wiley Wiley Jansen

Train kills two men near Hastings in Vancouver

Joseph Fallon aged 50 and Harry Bradley aged 56 were instantly killed when hit by a Canadian Pacific train near Hastings. The engineer said the men were sitting on the rails and did not attempt to escape after a whistle warning.

Vancouver BR. C Joseph Fallon Harry Bradley Canadian Pacific Hastings

Nine North River residents bound over for arson

In South Bend Washington on February 26 nine residents of North River were bound over to the grand jury on charges of first degree arson. Their case rests on evidence from Mrs. Margaret Ross and her two sons who say they burned her cabin.

South Bend Wash North River Margaret Ross

Prominent man in Centralia dies by suicide at hotel

Frank Page a leading young businessman killed himself at the Queen hotel in Centralia Washington yesterday. No motive or cause is known.

Centralia Wash Frank Page Queen Hotel

Gill to Speak Tonight at Multiple City Halls and Halls

Gill scheduled to speak tonight at Ren ton Hill club house 18th and Madison and Socialist hall Hillman city tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 he will address crowds at Kirkwood station Trenholme plans a speech at Masonic hall University station May s hall 42nd and Sixth N E Union Bay Presbyterian church East 50th and 36th av N E Ravenna hall 26th N E and Ravenna Pleasant Valley church West Bertona and 32nd Emerson school.

Gill Renton Hill Club House 18Th Madison Socialist

Masquerade Ball Planned by Brotherhood of American Yeomen

Red Men hall to host a Friday masquerade ball with local community groups. Gerard Tanning, a noted local musician, secured a Tacoma marriage license Wednesday for Misa Edith Kloeber of 1123 16th Av N. The school board opened bids for Central school grounds grading with fifteen bids. the lowest at 19725 dollars. Paul Tafil, a chauffeur, paid a 40 dollar fine for disobeying auto stop rules near a standing street car. A. E. Jennings died by suicide at the Victoria Hotel on Wednesday. Dr. Park Weed Willis was elected Wednesday as chairman of the University of Pennsylvania alumni scholarship committee. Sergt. Clarence Carr, Lieut. D. J. Drew, and Patrolman F. J. Phillips were named to the police relief and pension board. Residents of Colorado honored the late Senator H. M. Teller at a Wednesday gathering.

Gerard Tanning Wednesday Tacoma Misa Edith Kloeber Clarence Carr D. J. Drew F. J. Phillips Police Relief and Pension Board

Engineer blamed after derailment near Black River junction

Officials of the Northern Pacific ruled Charles Dulin, engineer, solely responsible for the wreck when his engine overturned near Black River junction after disregarding a danger signal.

Charles Dulin Northern Pacific Black River Junction N. P

Chase Gypsy Band Near Canadian Line Searched

Special Deputy FW. Elliott and Oscar Peterson failed to locate Catherine Winters after pursuing a wagon with five gypsies toward the Canadian border. A search near Big Lake seven miles north of Mt. Vernon found no Winters girl among the man and woman with two children questioned. The chase extended through Bellingham to Linden close to the boundary.

Hothell Catherine Winters Indiana Elliott Oscar Peterson Peterson Big Lake Mt. Vernon Winters Bellingham Linden

Signers Deny Petition Support for Trenholme

Several citizens report their names appeared on Trenholme's petition without consent. J. D. Crimmin says he never signed nor intended to vote for him. Others retract their signatures after initial support.

The Star Trenholme J. D. Crimmin

Trade Growing at Port Werden in January Surges

Port Werden reports January ocean-borne commerce rising by 3 429 906 over the same month last year. The January total reached 16 349 325, reflecting stronger activity than the previous year.

Port Werden D. T. Davies Seattlee

Prison Fire Destroys Montreal Hospital Annex

Fire at St. Vincent de Pauls penitentiary in Montreal destroys the hospital annex with losses of about 100000 dollars. The blaze threatened the main prison, and 250 prisoners were removed to safety.

Montreal St. Vincent de Paul's Penitentiary

Elderly man sustain head wound at Norway House

Emil Larson about 60 years old was found unconscious at the Norway House and brought to City hospital with a concussion of the brain. He cannot explain how he was injured.

Emil Larson Norway House

Devil Fox of the North at the Alhambra and other film notes

The Alhambra opens The Devil Fox of the North with Harbara Tennant as a secluded madam meeting Arsene in Canadian wilds, set among Scenes in San Francisco and Fantomas films. Colonial and Melbourne show multiple shorts including The Mysterious Finger Prints and The Three Musketeers with varied screen tech aims and program notes.

Devil Fox North Alhambra Harbara Tennant Madame Calleber Canadian Northwest Arsene Savage Lota San Francisco Rex Nestor

Pleasant Hour Tonight The Claim Jumper and Our Children

The program lists two shows on the bill tonight, a drama The Claim Jumper and a comedy Our Children. A note mentions L Article 47 in connection with the drama program.

Market Today Complete Report of Prices Paid

Prices paid to producers for vegetables fruits and poultry items corrected daily. Apples Yakima and White River potatoes onions cabbage cucumbers greens and several root vegetables listed with per unit or per ton values. Butter eggs cheese and meat prices for dairy and poultry products also updated alongside regional creamery types and storage prices.

J. W. Godwin & Co Yakima White River Biveas Sa Ae Alifornia Po Voco Parstey Perry Boe Bradner Co Hutter Washington New Zealand Wisconsin

Confessions in a Wife From a Dining Room Dialogue

Margie and Dick discuss marriage and the lure of saints, noting how husbands chase beauty and flirtation. The talk debunks the pedestal idea as a trap, with Madge revealing how many women face the same alibis from married men. The scene ends with a cliffhanger, promising continuation tomorrow.

Madge

Cascarets Evening Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Cascarets to cure upset stomach and biliousness. It claims sour stomach, gas, heartburn, and constipation vanish by morning after taking Cascarets.

Electrically sterilized milk trial in Liverpool shocks bacteria

Shocking the bugs in milk is being tried in Liverpool with noticeable success. The report notes electrical sterilization methods killing bacteria. The reference then abruptly shifts to Richmond banning Evelyn Thaw, and recalls Beulah Binford from Richmond.

Liverpool Richmond Evelyn Thaw Beulah Binford

Women Study Carpentering at University of Washington

Four Seattle women pursue carpentering at the University of Washington to improve as housewives. They include Mrs. A. E. Henley Miss F. I. Waddingham Miss Minnie Pettit and Mrs. M. L. Cone with listed addresses in Seattle.

Seattle University of Washington A. E. Henley W. Galer Sr F. I. Waddingham Minnie Pettit N. E M. L. Cone

McIntyre and Heath Return in The Ham Tree Revival

McIntyre and Heath, famed stage partners since 1874 for Southern negro character comedy, bring their revival of The Ham Tree to the Moore for four days starting Sunday night. They headline a large company of singers players and dancers under John Cort’s management.

McIntyre and Heath the Moore Ham Tree John Cort

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City News Brotherhood of American Yeomen Red Men's Hall Paul Tafil A. E. Jennings Victoria Hotel Park Weed Willis Seattle University of Pennssylvania H. M. Teller Colorado Chase Gypsy Band U.S Guarantee Raincoat CO Second Ave Empire Bldg Oodyea Raingoat CO Cheviots Cravenettes Donegal Sand Colonial George Bernard Shaw Clemmer Three Musketeers Famous Players Cairo Ovinway Melbourne Seeerses Parahouses Billie Keystone Majestic Relance Mutual World’s News Metropolitan Dark Moore—lark Kailey & Mitchell Co St. Elmo Tivoli Keating & Flood Co Northwest Pacific Home Builders Great Northern Finance Co General Fiscal Empire Vred Purth A. H Keoft George V. Vanders George Houckaert Read, Furth Vulcan Iron Works Alvin H. Hamkine W. FP. Paull West Beattie State Bank A. FE. Knoeff American Steel & Wire Co New Beattie Chamber of Commerce George Deoucksert M. Morgan Pes Commercial Roller Worke Vanderveer A Cormmingas A. Kimball Great Northern Railway Aeatt A. Ernest Ernet Hardware & Plumbing Co Co Husechmean Northwestern Fisheries J. G. Willeke E Fryer Margie Resinol Baltimore
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