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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1916
Page
2
Lafe Hamilton was elected chairman of the King County board of commissioners at the first meeting of the year, replacing Mike Carrigan. The change was approved by all concerned as a tribute to the retiring commissioner.
Advertisement touts Pyramid Pile as a fast relief remedy for piles claiming a single trial can cure. It offers a 50 cent box and a free mailed trial package in plain wrap via a coupon offer.
Prosecutor Lundin said he would file a test case against Heinrich Brewing Co of Seattle to decide if Lifestaff and similar malt liquors are banned under the new law. Tests by C E Bogardus gave varying alcohol results, raising whether intoxicating malt liquor is prohibited in any form. Lundin warned dealers to remove liquor ads from magazines and newspapers or face prosecution.
Mrs. Julia Snedeker wife of Fred Snedeker a wealthy fisherman filed for divorce alleging she helped him build a fortune and that he has fallen in love with another woman. Snedeker owns the halibot fishing boats Pacific and Shawrock and ten acres near Lake Washington valued at $12,000. His income is reported at $1,000 a month.
In Chicago on Monday two armed bandits entered St. Luke's hospital offices and seized $3,000 from the cash box after frightening the cashier and 30 nurses present. About $2,000 had already been paid to employees on pay day.
Registration Tuesday morning reached 350, down about 150 from Monday’s pace. Total registrants stood at 1,439 by Tuesday noon, with 24 days remaining before the primary election.
Chicago Jan 4 Frank Dickinson adjutant general of the Illinois National Guard has gone to Washington to confer with U S military officials regarding his plan to mobilize the entire militias of Illinois Indiana Iowa and Wisconsin.
Port Townsend January 4. Frank McDonald longtime engineer on the Port Townsend and Puget Sound railroad died Monday when a construction train backing into the locomotive caused the wreck. He is believed to have leaped to escape the impending collision.
An advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding and protruding piles in days. It promises refund if it fails and states a 60 cent price with quick relief from symptoms.
Mrs Woodrow Wilson, first lady, assumed personal charge of the White House today. After returning from their honeymoon the couple had breakfast in the executive mansion and Mrs Wilson began by arranging scores of wedding presents and setting tasks for the home.
Attorney John Dore accused Seattle police of letting gambling houses operate openly. He defended Mary Smith on vagrancy charges, admitting she knew forger Harry Field and ex-station clerk Harry Dunaway who fled with $5,000 to cover gambling debts.
Attorney General Tanner said he would appear in Tacoma on January 6 to answer a restraining order sought by the Seattle Brewing and Malting Co. to block his plan to destroy parts of the company's output. He noted a summons to appear before Judge Rudkin in Spokane on the same date and preferred a single appearance if possible.
Nebraska City school board faces district court clash over an old law requiring German or other European language instruction if patrons petition. The board balked, lost in district court, appealed to the state supreme court. Three board members are of Teutonic descent versus German-American opponents, adding interest.
Mrs Mary Isabella Engler will discuss Suitable Dress for Young Girls at the John B Allen Parent Teacher Association meeting. The talk is at 2 30 Thursday at the school and tea will be served.
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound to end grippe misery and break up a severe cold in hours. Doses every two hours for three doses clear nasal passages, stop discharge, relieve headache fever and throat soreness, with pleasant taste and 25 cent sales.
Keep looking young with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets a gentle liver and bowels stimulant. A vegetable mix with olive oil assists detoxification improving complexion and energy. Sold by all druggists Olive Tablet Company Columbus Ohio 0c and abc per box.
The article warns that nine inches of snow raises flood fears in King County and the Northwest as warm weather and rapid melt could flood rivers. Engineers say only gradual thaw, not heavy action, can avert floods since frozen ground hinders absorption of meltwater.
Three Seattle favorites draw crowds at the Hippodrome theater led by J Barrie Norton. The show features His Aunt From Brasil with Don Brink and Ted Uilmark delivering dialect sketches. Also on the bill are Theodore Tenny ventriloquist Joe McDonald Jordan and Sizemore in nut stuff and Charlie Chaplin in Work.
Advertises Cascarets as a remedy for headache cold liver bowels and biliousness. Claims to cleanse the stomach swallow like candy and cure bad breath indigestion coated tongue and constipation. Encourages giving Cascarets to children and promises harmless gentleness with no griping.
An advocate claims scarce Novo-Cain from Germany and German suppliers limits U S dentists. The piece alleges a local provider has secured ample supply to guarantee painless dentistry and promises to maintain its patients’ comfort despite international shortages.
Dr JL KR Clark listed as manager with office at 1405 Third Avenue North West Corner Thira and Union. The fragment implies a street intersection and managerial designation. Further details not provided in readable text.
Spokane on January 4 1930 Charles A Fleming was unanimously elected mayor by a motion from Commissioner Ar gall succeeding Charles Fassett.
Ad urging readers to buy a 25 cent box of Tiz from the drug store to relieve aching feet. Claims include reducing swelling drawing out soreness and soothing pain in coins callouses and bunions. Also promotes Tix as beneficial for tired feet and eliminating shoe tightness.
Prof. E J Saunders of the university states Saturday's quake stemmed from a slip in the mountains. Other notes mention Inveric arrival after submarine scare, Wood of New York under probe but allowed to quit, and various local incidents.
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