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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
6
Advertises Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a blood purifier that eliminates pimples, blotches, liver spots, boils and other skin eruptions. Declares the product contains calcium sulphide, has no poisons, costs 60 cents a box, and can be obtained at any drugstore.
Mike suggests cinemas draw crowds to J Wounds in the Leary Building as the eye specialist profits from "moving pictures" and the music eye trophies lure patrons. The dialogue notes the town has many theatres and references the Eye business corner.
The sterilization bill is introduced by Rep L G Liewelling of Albany with Dr Owens Adair of Portland backing. It requires asylum and penitentiary superintendents to report habitual criminals and moral degenerates to the state board of health which may order surgical sterilization to protect state peace and safety.
J P Gleason former manager of the American Savings Bank and Trust Co denied the charges brought by Vice President Michael Barlea. He filed a superior court affidavit claiming bank management boosted stock to four hundred dollars a share. Judge Albertson scheduled a Friday hearing on differing opinions between Earles and Gleason.
A nine year old described as healthy and well educated faces deportation as an undesired alien after a long, tangled dispute among police, a humane and juvenile department, and Judge Frater. The girl, Edith Bycroft, born in Yarmouth England, lived in Beattie Canada and at Hotel Regina with patrons who saw her dance. Frank Clancy guards her, saying she’s getting a good education, while her parents remain jailed at Interbay awaiting Washington review and legal steps.
Fifty deputy sheriffs started serving 125 men who will form the first venire for Clarence Darrow's bribery trial over a juror in the Namara case. The service began in Los Angeles with the January 16 dispatch.
In Olympia Gov. Hay pardoned J. F. Clark a 20 year old Seattle forger. Clark cited a wife and baby needing support as his reason. The act was among the governor’s last official duties.
Salem Oregon January 16. Representative Anderson introduces a bill to stop police from detaining witnesses in criminal cases for months. The measure would pay all witness subpoenas in criminal cases at $1.60 per day to cover their time.
A suffragette comments that their Albany hike proves the need to hire a man to instruct them in marching. She argues that organized guidance would improve discipline and effectiveness in demonstrations.
New York officials announced an investigation by State Athletic Commissioner O'Neill into the Rivers Cross boxing show staged by the McMahon brothers of the Empire A.C. It allegedly sold more tickets than the venue could hold, triggering a riot that required 120 police officers to restore order. Over $1,100 was refunded to dissatisfied purchasers. The Boston item notes a child asking for no flowers as a dog named Willie is missing after swallowing $1.50.
A relief boat from Calhoun, Kentucky, reported 250 families in hillside camps faced three days without food as the swollen Ohio River rises. Tracks on Illinois Central and L&N lines are inundated, with electric roads blocked. River stage at Evansville read 464 feet and could reach 479 feet, threatening historic flooding and massive property losses. A rafted man reportedly drowned while seeking help.
In Olympia, January 16, the state house cooled during a joint session before heating as party tensions surfaced. Speaker Taylor denied partisan claims, declaring to a critic: plainly speaking, you’re on the wrong side of the fence.
Historic note describes a home remedy using glycerine and pine concentrate mixed with whiskey to treat coughs and colds. Instructions suggest giving two teaspoonfuls at bedtime, with dosage adjusted by age, and emphasize ensuring genuine Globe Pine Concentrated product in sealed tins.
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