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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1917

Page

5

Wilson aide denies any Baruch links in leak probe

The note shows President Wilson’s secretary denying meetings with Mr. Baruch and stock trading, asserting he never discussed the peace note or engaged in securities dealings. Secretary Lansing explains the preparation and release process of the note, noting no leaks by department staff and naming three individuals present at the announcement.

Haruch Elas Baruch Biltmore Mr. Baruch Mr Baruch Wilson New Jersey Woods Tumulty Croas Representative Campbell Executive Office Lansing White House Lanning Frank Polk Woolsey Index Bureau Duncan Willard Spain M. T. McLean United States Navy Wall Street Government Printing Office

Coroner Opens Inquiry Into Child's Mysterious Death

After taking office today county coroner W J Knapp began a rigid probe into the death of six year old Lillian Smith burned in a kitchen fire. Her mother Mrs William P Smith was in a barn nearby when she heard screams and found the child in the kitchen with her head in flames while two other children were upstairs and a baby sister present.

W. J. Knapp New County Lillian Smith William P. Smith Lillian Agnes

Marmola Prescription Tablets Promise Quick Fat Loss

An old advertisement claims thousands shed fat using Marmola Prescription Tableta. It urges readers to mail order a large case for 75 cents from the Marmola Co at Detroit Michigan, promising two to four pounds per week without exercise or dieting.

Marmola Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

Tacoma Wins Big Army Post

Pierce County voters approve a $2,000,000 bond issue to acquire 70,000 acres for a new Army post at American Lake. Major General Bell says the government will spend about $8,424,000 annually on the encampment and 17,000 soldiers, with 1,019 buildings planned on the land to be obtained by condemnation.

Tacoma Jan Pierce County Baker American Lake Central Labor Council Gen. Bell

Eclipses in an Active Year for Moon and Sun

Clouds hid last night's lunar eclipse but records show the moon entered the penumbra at 8 56 p m and left at 2 53 a m The calendar predicts seven eclipses for the sun and moon this year for astronomers to track.

Allen Escaped as Net Closed on Seattle Murder Suspect

Hemet California January report says Dr Percival Allen wanted in Seattle for the murder of Anna Danielson was arrested after escaping from King County jail. He claimed he fled to avoid being framed by Danielson family over her estate and said he has worked as a barber since his escape.

Hemet Cal Jan Percival Allen Seattle Anna Danielson King County Allen

Alaska Pioneer Dies at 112 After Long Prospecting Career

Wrangell Alaska January 8 John Finlay son a noted explorer and gold prospector died yesterday at age 112 after a long career. He pioneered in the California and Oregon fields and moved north at 66. The Finlayson river and Finlayson lake were named for him.

Wrangell Alaska John Finlayson California Oregon Finlayson Francis Jlake

Leaks and a Four-Flush Clash at the Committee

Representative Chipperfield pressed to learn if a cable office or relays abroad leaked a note while Lansing refused to say how many diplomats knew its contents. Lawson, calling himself a farmer, deflected answers, accused Wall Street leaks, and traded sharp exchanges with Chipperfield over alleged sensationalism and bias.

Chipperfield Lansing United States

Hamburg Breast Tea for a Bad Cold

A plain remedy from German sources suggests Hamburg Breast Tea or Hamburger Brust Thee as the most effective way to break a cold. Mix a tablespoonful in boiling water, strain, and drink a tea cupful to relieve congestion, loosen bowels, and cure grip. The preparation is inexpensive, vegetable, and harmless.

Hamburg

Anti-Kamaia Tablets Offer Relief For Chronic Headaches

The piece notes many suffer daily or periodically from headaches with doctors often unable to identify causes or provide permanent cures. It promotes anti-kamaia tablets as a lasting relief option, available from all druggists in various quantities, priced 10c to 5c or more.

A-K Tablets Claim Relief From Sick Headaches

The advertisement urges readers to take two A-K Tablets at the onset of a sick headache to ward off an attack and to take one tablet every two hours during an episode. It promises rest and comfort not available by other means.

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