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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1918
Page
3
Proceedings reveal letters showing Hindu defendant H. L. Gupta sought copies of Tagore addresses as propaganda. Gupta's attorney pressed why Tagore was not indicted, and the U. S. Attorney replied that Tagore was lost in the rush.
Mrs. Mary Sullivan, mother of a key witness in the Higgins case, visited the prosecuting attorney to seek a stay of execution for two condemned men. The witness, Thomas Higgins, died during a holdup as he attempted to help Sullivan, who disappeared before trial to avoid testifying. The mother cites her son's disclosure as weighing on her conscience.
Advert says rub St Jacobs Liniment into sprains strains and swelling to quickly ease pain and stiffness. It promises deep penetration without skin burning or injury and claims 60 years of use with six cold medals, urging readers to buy a trial bottle at any drug store.
Four prisoners two men Ray Millett and Ray Hayes and two women Pearl and Ruby Rogers escaped the detention ward of the health department jail between midnight Tuesday and 2 20 Wednesday morning. The escape marks a fourth incident in a short period prompting talk of stronger guards. The men fled from the fourth floor using a rope of sheets. The women reportedly used a rope from the window fastening, found under the women's bed. A soldier and two girls were seen near the building as the escapes occurred.
Mary Fisher, who lived with Nick Meton at the Clear Lake Lumber camp, was denied a widow's allowance by the state Industrial Insurance Commission in Superior Judge Frater's court. Frater ruled the lack of a marriage license invalidated the claim despite the county auditor collecting the fee.
The government steamer Kooseve was due to dock in Seattle with a cargo of seal meat to be sold locally. Seal steaks will rival whale steak, with toothsome varieties expected to be popular, according to Alaskans.
Three dry squad officers Arbogast Orura and Paddon boarded the steamer Jefferson as it tied up in Seattle from San Francisco and confiscated 21 quarts and six pints of whisky six quarts of wine and two quarts of alcohol that had been illegally brought to Seattle hidden aboard the vessel.
El Paso reports Col. Eacober and 60 Carranza troops held by Zeferino a Villista leader at El Valley Chihuahua after treachery by bandits.
Washington announces a 1918 plan by the fuel administration for manufacturers not in war work to join a voluntary coal reduction agreement. The administration will back the plan and extend the commitments to all factories to curb fuel use.
Federal officials allege Patrick Mooney persuaded his sister to pose as his wife and traveled to affidavits to claim deferred classification for dependency. Case held.
Jan 9 report states Patrolman Jos Ward was struck by a shot from an excited woman while directing traffic. Ward loses a finger in the incident. the suspect remains unnamed as police investigate the exchange.
Industrial workers in Seattle registered their grievances with the Washington Hospital Association ahead of a state medical board hearing held Wednesday. The session occurred in Martin Flyk’s office, secretary of the United Mine Workers of America, in the Mutual Life building.
Olympia January 9 The committee to aid with Mrs Josephine Preston state superintendent of public instruction in the war savings stamp campaign among school children has been announced. The group includes school superintendents many from cities while county superintendents sit on county councils of defense.
Advertisement invites readers to bring their ladies to Gianetti's Cafe following the show at the Second and Union location.
California fights farm labor shortages by closing saloons and lifting federal immigration bans on Mexican workers. The state defense council endorses these methods and asks Washington to remove head tax and bonds for Mexican immigrants. War correspondent Frederick Colman cannot speak at Magles hall due to Virginia Columbia scheduling.
Mise Blanche Rose, a Chicago interview subject, shares a straightforward mixture to darken gray hair. The formula uses bay rum, Parbo Compound, glycerine and water, said to soften hair, add gloss, and reduce the look of age, with application twice weekly until the desired shade.
Admiral Mellowan told the House Naval Committee that every sailor is well supplied with warm clothes and a large reserve. He noted no delays in naval work due to shortages, and no suffering from insufficient winter clothing amid many recent enlistments. He said each man has two blankets with reserve stock to provide two more, and detailed the seamen’s clothing. Admiral Braisted said navy hospital facilities are being expanded, denying widespread care in cold tents and promising improved capacity at several institutions.
The snippet seems to record a morning talk about someone named with mentions of neon and mental force, but the text is garbled, unclear, and lacks coherent facts or identifiable individuals to form a solid news item.
Mark H. Jackson of Syracuse New York claims a complete cure for muscular and inflammatory rheumatism found after three years of failed remedies. He offers a free trial by coupon, asking only payment if satisfied, with a $1 price after proof of relief and long-lasting improvement.
The week features a Gaiety bar show with Tobacco the horse and comic chaos at Joe Carter’s act. Kellerd stars in Macbeth with strong Lady Macbeth and a Shakespearean lineup, plus The Orpheum opens a six act vaudeville bill led by Reese Brothers Minstrela and Carlyle Blackwell in The Marriage Market.
Julius Kruttschnitt, chairman of the Southern Pacific, told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that American railroads might have fared better with government support under private operation than under federal control. He pledged loyal support to the government project and urged officers to work as hard under new conditions as for stockholders.
Organization of proposed late nautical school plans was to be completed Wednesday at a dinner conference of a special board at the university naval training camp. The meeting was postponed due to the absence of Director Frank Waterhouse, who was ill. The board will travel to Bremerton Thursday to confer with Rear Admiral R. E. Coontz.
A two story frame apartment at 3452 W 64th was destroyed by fire early Wednesday. Damages about 6000 dollars. No injuries. Fire department reports the blaze started in a grocery store beneath the apartments owned by Mrs A Co Gordon who lived in the rear. An overheated stove likely caused the fire.
An article notes stage people rely on Marmola Prescription Tablets to shed fat. A leading actress claims she loses two to four pounds weekly using Marmola and maintains ideal weight by periodic use. Readers are urged to obtain Marmola tablets from Detroit suppliers or by mail order.
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