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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1916
Page
5
John Otten capitalist dies at his Hood River Oregon home Jan 17. He had been active in business in Snohomish and other areas. The report notes his death occurred today with details limited in the fragment.
Old timer remedy revived for turning gray hair dark using Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound sold in drug stores. A simple application with a comb or brush darkens hair by morning, hides gray, and claims to improve fullness while preventing dandruff and itching.
Consumers are urged to use Jad Salts and a Salita solution to cleanse and stimulate kidneys. The ad claims these products neutralize urine acids, relieve backache, and promote normal kidney activity with ample water intake.
Margie Waverly addresses Eleanor Falklow in a frank, aching note about Dick Waverly. She reveals hurt over his infidelity, offers a $500 aid to Eleanor, and questions whether lasting love can survive. She hopes time will reveal the truth as she contemplates reconciliation or separation.
A sequence of unsigned notes reveals support shifts among residents Hi, Oliver, Austin, Hiram, and Rusty. The letters express admiration for prohibition and indicate votes for Austin and Oliver amid town disputes and ongoing political race dynamics.
Widespread dissatisfaction sparks a heated clash as the Commercial Club prepares to vote on the Chamber of Commerce consolidation plan. A tentative charter fixes stock at 2000 shares, with voting limited to regular and trading members who own stock.
A severe storm drenches Southern California with more rain forecast. By 8 a.m. 3.90 inches fell this storm, 10.68 for the season. southwestern Los Angeles floods, Interurban rail lines damaged, and streets become torrents. Detectives rescue Mrs. A. T. Lane as waters threaten homes. Pomona and Indio report serious Southern Pacific washouts.
Police automobiles rushed to Old Town four miles north of San Diego to rescue residents stranded in second-story windows as the San Diego River rose, flooding California’s oldest settlement. The storm breaks records with mountain streams spilling over banks, flooding ranches and drowning stock.
Washington January 17 Bob Cobb El Paso customs official wires to the state department that Bert Kramer reported massacred in Madera Mexico is alive and safe.
A home remedy praised for fast relief from indigestion sour stomach and gas. It claims to regulate upset stomachs, reduce headaches and nausea, and prevent distress from spoiled meals with a fifty cent case sold nationwide.
Turkes freed after Gallipoli abandonments are rushed to Asia to face three fronts. In Mesopotamia, Turks retreat along the Tigris near Kut El Amara while Gen Aylmer and Grand Duke Nicholas push against allied lines. Constantinople reports retreat of Caucasus posts as Britain and allies pursue victory aims in the east.
London dispatch reports the Spanish steamer Belgica sunk by a submarine with twenty three crew members rescued. The incident occurred off an undetermined location and heightens naval dangers in the area.
Most victims of the Victor I capsizing remain in Ta coma hospitals delaying the steam boat inspectors inquiry. No date set for further evidence. if Capt Wood or Engineer Wayson are found negligent a trial will occur locally. Two lives, Walter and Florence Bower, are confirmed drowned.
Mrs W B Yankus of 1700 Fourth Ave asked police to help locate her husband who left Saturday with his last nickel to seek work. Mayor Gill will address the police in a instruction school on City Ordinances. Business Men's Preparedness club begins course Monday night at campus. An annual university opera titled Red. Mill. Ole Hanson & Co. changes name to A. H. Reid & Co. Edward McMahon notes railway pooling as essential. Russian steamer Yarsolav arriving to load for government. Panama Canal to reopen soon. Senator La Follette cancels speaking dates due to illness. Twenty six foreigners indicted at Youngstown for rioting. Snow storm saves Elma from destruction during a large fire started Saturday. Children of J. Smith crushed to death when a snow weighed tree toppled onto cabin in Rockton Saturday.
Dennis Keeler, noted businessman, died from gas fumes after a fall tripping over a gas heater tube. The body was found Saturday by neighbor John Wallace. Keeler’s wife was in Los Angeles. The incident occurred at 158 28th Ave. Friday.
Kai tonia Dombrauskis of Georgetown was killed while rabbit hunting near Cayuga Indiana. A dog leaped against the gun he held causing it to discharge and the bullet struck him in the abdomen. Dombrauskis was a coal miner who had traveled to Indiana for the hunt.
Jan 17 Everett reports a 12 year old boy named Pilon died after coasting down a steep hill on 22nd Street, failing to turn and plunging through a bridge railing to railroad tracks 35 feet below. The tragedy occurred in broad daylight on a local street near the bridge and railway line.
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