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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1919
Page
5
Portland council fails to pass a measure requiring influenza masks. Commissioner Mann objects, blocking the ordinance as city health reports note 114 new influenza cases yesterday.
Iowa's MOVIES reports Governor Harding taking office for a second term and declaring English the sole language for all grade schools and laws. He advocates enforcing English as the exclusive language in schools and legal documents.
A box label shows Bromo Quinine as a claimed active ingredient for colds and flu. The note mentions the remedy’s origin and a signature on the packaging. The fragment suggests a discussion of medicinal ingredients and branding.
Residents of 24 St N E Seattle protested to the city utility and finance committees that a health department ruling condemned a local spring. The city engineer reported that installing a modern water system would be costly under state debt limits, and the water department promised an investigation.
The Wyoming legislature ratified the federal prohibition amendment without dissent and Governor Carey promptly signed the ratification resolution today.
Washington senators reject daylight session proposals from insurgents as 27 vote against changing rules. Motrh land of Yakima cites public suspicion, while independents Davia Fairchild Fawcett Metcalf Iverson Landon and others side with the opposition. Walter Davis warns party split and compares to Cannon era power struggles.
Salvage squads hunted for bodies after a 2,000,000 gallon molasses tank exploded on Commercial Street. At least 11 people died and more than 60 injured as investigators suspect a gas air mixture caused the blast. Experts cite steam pipes warming molasses as a factor in the ignition.
Danish journalist Henry Hellesen reports from Berlin that Ludendorff owed power not to leadership alone but to German iron magnates. He cites four industrial families the Stinnes Thyseens Halbachs and Kruppe as the real power behind the war with kin on Ludendorff's staff aiding support in court circles.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys Joan Carmody and Judge Charles E. Claypool will represent the state in the second trial of William Gottstein, convicted of murdering John Murray near Des Moines October 4. Prosecuting Attorney F. C. Brown announced the plan on Thursday. Gottstein was granted a new trial by Judge Frater Wednesday. Carrol B. Graves and George H. Rummens will assist Walter B. Allen, defense counsel, during the coming trial, which is not expected to begin until next month.
Samuel Hill a close Wilson ally will host Baron Kondo Japan's peace conference delegate at a Friday noon Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Seattle arriving from the late Thursday or early Friday on a steamship. The event marks the welcome for Japan's envoy.
Sacramento reports that defense attorney Coghlan showed two defendants allegedly involved in a seditious office conversation were jailed in January 1918. Ferdinand August Schliemann testified meeting A L Fox Basil Baffores at John Grave’s office. Baffores and Grave were jailed in 1918, prompting a delay request before the defense closed its case.
United Press reports from Buenos Aires that President Irigoyen seeks 20 days martial law nationwide. Senate action awaited after House endorsement amid antiradical opposition rumors. City quiet, port strike winds down, casualties from recent fighting tallied at least 1,000 dead and 43,000 injured.
John Ackerman withdrew a prior plea and pleaded guilty to operating a liquor still in federal court before Judge J Neterer. He received a 500 dollar fine and 30 days in jail. Leo Gotti faced trial for similar charges with government evidence presented by U S Attorney Hen Moore.
Posters of the Industrial Workers of the World were found on telephone poles in various city sections. Chief Warren ordered them torn down and instructed patrolmen to monitor for violators under a city ordinance.
W. G. Longwood of Bellingham purchased the government confiscated automobile for 1325 dollars at an auction led by United States Deputy Marshal Md Williama Thureday. The sale occurred at the Third Street entrance to the post office building following liquor smuggling arrests.
Francia J. Heney told the Senate Agricultural Committee that Department of Justice agents are handling evidence obtained in the Packers investigation in Washington on January 16.
Washington January 16 Captain Deeds, top aircraft commander, will not face court martial if Secretary Baker accepts the findings of the Judge Advocate General's office shortly, pending approval of the military inquiry.
The piece urges immediate dental work, warning that decayed teeth cause many health problems from rheumatism to digestive disorders. It touts Seattle clinic as one of the largest, with fully equipped offices, modern painless dentistry, and staff certified by the State Dental Board.
The office claims painless dental work with a satisfaction guarantee. It emphasizes that high volume allows lower prices while delivering top grade results and notes L. R. Clark D. D. S. as owner and manager backing the guarantee.
This ad describes a dental office promoting sterilized instruments, spotless white attire, and experts who will give a thorough exam and a no obligation cost estimate. It urges immediate action for dental health, stating the examination is free and there is no obligation to proceed.
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