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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1909

Page

3

The Planter and the Dancer at Moore and More

The Moor theatre presents The Planter and the Dancer a ventriloquist novelty and The Wolf a new drama by El Walter from Canada. The run features The Banjo Girls from London and a Western comedy The Queen of the Gamblers plus other acts at the Lyric and Star theaters with entertainers like Elephant Little Trip and Marco Twins.

Eren de. Page London Hip Marco Twins Tom Dugan Eddie Hoesch

Cure for eczema touted as D D D oil wash

An advertisement claims a simple wash made from oil of wintergreen thymol glycerin and related compounds cures eczema. It asserts rapid relief from itching and irritation, notes the remedy as the D D D Prescription or Oil of Green Compound made by the D D D Co of Chicago, and lists The Quaker Drug Co in Philadelphia.

Wintergreen Thymol Glycer- Inc Chicago Remp Quaker Drug Co

Book offers drugless wheek cure free by mail

A note from Dr. WALL, M.D., at A314 Second Ave Beattie, WA, promises a 100 page illustrated book teaching a method to cure wheek without drugs. The sender offers free copies to anyone who mails or calls.

Fane Wall M.D Second Ave Beattie

Feeble but sane old German railroaded to insane asylum

Joseph Myers aged 75 was allegedly railroaded to Steilacoom asylum after being confined for days at Stella Coom hospital. He claims a nurse stole valuables including a watch bank book and some cash. family plans civil action while officials investigate authenticity of his commitment and treatment.

Stellacoom Joseph Myers H. D Black River Grone Myers Citizens Bank of Georgetown H. C. Brankenship Arthur & Hutch- Innon Samuel Myers Tuckwila Heenya County Commissioners’ Office Court House Insarsity Commission Stellacoom Asylum Carson Mian Hip the Star Charity Commissioner's Office James Mullen Btellacoom Jamen Mul

Trial records reveal disputed commitment of elderly man

The clerk and witnesses questioned Myers commitment at 1:40 PM February 4 noting unclear testimony from Mullen and absent signatories Harrett and others. The hospital sent a warning letter to Bam Myers two and a half hours after the document, while the elder remained at the courthouse awaiting further action.

Myers Georgetown Bam Myers Yora Mire van

Captain Hutchina Relieved of Command Seeks Medical Review

Washington Feb 27 Captain Hamilton Hutebina of the battleship Kearsarge was relieved by Admiral Sperry just before Gibraltar. A special medical board will examine his mental and physical condition amid reports his mind is severely affected. Authorities note his nervous condition prompted the relief at his own request.

Washington Ty U. P Hamilton Hutchina Kearsarge Admiral Sperry Gibraltar Hutebina

Taft Leaves for Washington City

New York Feb 27 Hy U. P President elect Taft and Mrs Taft with two secret service agents depart for Washington. They are met by cheering crowds at the ferry station and will stay with W J Boardman in Washington until March 4.

New York U. P Taft Secret Service Washington Tafts W. J. Boardman

Good argument for postal savings

Chicago February 27 U P inspects Carter B Keene Washington says large sums go from the United States to European postal savings banks due to their absence here He urges creation of postal savings banks in this country to curb the outflow and aid American savers.

Chicago U. P United States Europe Post Office Carter B. Keene Washington Keene

Glendive Man Arrested in Connection With Eight Fires

Glendive Mont Feb 27 Robert Moore was arrested last night charged with arson in connection with eight fires in Glendive over the past two weeks.

Glendive Mont Robert Moore

Washington Briefs on Civil Appropriations and Navy

The house adds funds to the sundry civil bill for Gulf church relief and for Maine wreckage crossing. Senate considers barring to and from publication of a report deemed unfit. Taft backs Van Cleve on national manufacturers review, aiming to speed revival. Pacific fleet ships move to Amapal a for unrest probe. Eli Battles found dead with wounds and money stolen. Captain R oosevelt era remains in focus as mine blast inquiry funds rise.

Waebingten Maine Weaekingtes Tillman Senate Committee On Staffiies Gonevelt Taft Tuldt van Cleve Nationalnufacturers Association van Cleve Rootervelt Penama Amapala Jone John H Ras Anagua Nicaragua Eli Ashinagtosa Georgia Leees Washington House Dougige Ohio

Millions for Navy but Lot of It for Graft

Washington reports reveal that only a small share of the Navy Department’s $197 million annual outlay funds ships and repairs. Pay Inspector Mudd finds many yards idle, with most profits going to senators’ constituents while weapon and boat prices vary wildly across yards. The article cites example price discrepancies from dingeys to desks and concludes graft dominates naval spending.

Washington, D. C United States Navy Department Hale Mudd Secretary of the Navy Bremerton New York Newport News Navy Male Gallinger Thilman Perkins, McEnery and Smith Maryland

Colonist Tickets Reoffer on Oregon Railway Route Line

Tickets for the picturesque westbound Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company line go on sale again this spring in March and April from Chicago to St Louis Omaha Kansas City St Paul and all Missouri river points. Prices quoted include 33.05 from Chicago 30.50 to St Louis and 25.00 to other river ports. A deposit is required at Union Ticket Office No 668 First Ave EC Ellis General Agent.

Oregon R. Tr. & Navigation Company Chicago St. Louis Omaha Kansas City St. Paul Missouri River Aken Union Ticket Office First Ave EC. E. Ellis Geni

Private Lectures on Electric Cures at Arcade Hall

Mr Oo Fowler of New York will conduct a class Monday March 12 at 2:30 PM in Arcade Hall. Health and digestion readings run from 1 PM to 4 PM. The system claims independence from others and is said to bless thousands of homes yearly.

First Presbyterian Church Archibald W. Heesions Beattie Symphony Orchestra Hesslone Fowler

Help Wanted Male Ad Sparks Quick Response

The Queen City Typesetting Co. placed a Help Wanted Male notice in The Star. Seventeen boys answered rapidly, dodging in and out of 213% Columbia at as the ad drew attention. One insertion cost twenty cents, with phone numbers Main 1060 and Ind. 441 listed.

Queen City Type Typesetting Co Help Columbia Star

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