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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
7
In Juneau a man named Stow was convicted of a fatal stabbing of Frank Dunn at Indian Bay last July. A companion Nima a sense for man held Stow and Fushima used a sword during the attack.
Woman from New York recounts severe hand and face chapping tied to cracks and burning. After trying several products, three applications of Resinol relieved symptoms and she was cured with ongoing use of Resinol Ointment and Soap. Sample requests directed to Restanol Co in Baltimore.
Testimonial from Rev A G Crosswhite describes a boy with hip tuberculosis improved after using Nature's Creation, claiming the potion healed wounds, reduced pus, and allowed walking without crutches. The letter urges readers to seek the remedy at 15 People's Bank Bldg Seattle and promises further details at The Star office.
In London, January 16, a two day debate on the Asquith home rule bill drew vast public interest as Irish nationalists packed the galleries and Sir John Simon argued the measure. Security and ceremonial displays surrounded Parliament as observers including Turkish and Balkan peace delegates attended.
In Olympia on January 16 the 13th legislature is warned of fake progressive measures from a so called unholy alliance. Leaders plan to pass jokey bills like a presidential primary and a mother’s pension to claim credit, while sabotaging real reform. Senator Piper of King will push a minimum wage bill amid partisan tensions.
The Franklin Geb School opens tonight at 7 45 with public tours available from 2 to 4 p m for those unable to attend. Principal J A Reed and President F A McDonald will speak, unveiling departments in operation and inviting community viewing of the building.
A 50 cent bottle of Papes Diapepsin is advertised as a quick, harmless cure for sour, gassy digestion. The ad claims it digests foods easily, stops rebel stomachs, and allows eating favorite foods without fear.
A historical ad features B. Hreoke promoting a rupture cure appliance banishing trusses. It claims multi generational efficacy, self cure testimonials, and invites readers to write for details and purchase.
Attorney General Wickersham orders a new trial for Leonard Olsson of Tacoma who was barred from citizenship by Judge Hanford. The action sparked nationwide protests from socialists and revealed no trial records due to lack of funds for stenography, hindering an appeal to the circuit court.
Elizabeth Flynn announced after a stormy midnight meeting with about 2,000 cooks and waiters that an overwhelming vote supported calling out every hotel service worker in New York City. The strike would begin immediately with more than 10,000 workers ready to join, including chambermaids, bellboys, elevator runners, and kitchen help.
London January 16 The note from ambassadors of six powers to the Porte warns that Turkey could be overthrown if Allied proposals are rejected. The note is ready for delivery but delayed pending the grand council in Constantinople. Balkan peace envoys suspend further action until the Porte replies.
Lieut. Gov. Hart, taking the gavel in the senate, promised a non-partisan approach and said senators could modify committee assignments if they see fit. He noted no special pride in the makeup and welcomed collective judgment over one person.
Samuel Untermyer and Jacob Schiff, heads of Kuhn, Loeb & Company, testified before the money trust investigating committee. The probe examined Schiff's associations through Speyer & Company and other securities sellers and how the Morgan firm operated via these subsidiaries and fiscal agencies.
In Paris at Versailles on January 16, Jules Pama minister of agriculture led Raymond Poincare for the Republican caucus presidential candidate. On the third ballot Pama had 322 votes to Poincare 310 with 650 voting, not enough for a majority to name the party candidate. Across the same day a Nanaimo BC report notes the city recovering from a powder cargo shipboard fire on the steamer Oscar, which exploded after fire and forced beaching of Protection Island. crew escaped before the vessel blew apart.
An OCR fragment lists various food items with quantities and prices including sweet potatoes onions corn meal sugar fruit and canned goods. Items include potatoes apples lemons salmon halibut almonds honey tomatoes corn and butter crackers.
An advertisement claims chronic appendicitis sufferers can use Adier-i-ka made from buckthorn bark glycerine to ease gas sour stomach and constipation. It says a single dose relieves these troubles instantly and cites Swift's Pharmacy at 2nd Ave and Pikest.
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