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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1915

Page

4

Secretary of War Faces Crozier Charges Over Gun Carriages

The article questions what action the Secretary of War will take after Congressman H Tavenner filed charges against General William Crozier chief of ordnance. It suggests Crozier may have pushed gun carriages rejected by foreign war offices and hints at ties to Bethlehem Steel. The piece argues for a trial and greater scrutiny of armament expenditure amid war pressures.

H. Tavenner Wm. Crozier Secretary's Department Crozier Uncle Sam Bethlehem Steel Co

Governor Drives Early Bargains in 14th Legislature

Olympia notes show Gov Lister wielding veto power against a Republican senate and house. Liquor bills spark debate with initiative measures and a possible special election delay. Lawmakers and governor face conflicts over liquor, constitutional convention, and nonpartisan elections as 67 bills are filed.

Lister House Senate Frank Reeve.llehee Yon Reeves Reap Mt Howard Taylor Senate Judiciary Committee

Jitney Buses Remain Legal with Safety Rules

The piece argues for regulated jitney service with safety measures. It supports Hesketh bill requiring medical exams before city health officials, driving tests before utilities staff, citizen endorsements, and sobriety. It notes talks on accident insurance and opposes bans, urging fair rules to keep jitneys reliable and available.

City Utilities Department

Truth About Twilight Sleep Painless Birth Not Always Safe

The article reviews historic claims about Twilight Sleep and argues the method is not universally safe for babies. It cites early 1900s experiments by Steinbuchel and later use by physicians, noting serious infant deaths from morphine and scopolamine regimens. It mentions Freiburg clinic practices with narcophin and the morphine narcotin combination.

Gauss Freiburg

Outbursts of Everett True on anesthesia alternatives in labor

The article discusses narcephin and scopolamin as alleged substitutes for opium in childbirth, noting unproven benefits and serious risks for mother and child. It cites delayed labor, need for instruments, fetal asphyxia, and that major obstetricians dismiss the method as unsafe or ineffective. The piece warns against public credulity and calls for cautious scientific study before any safe, painless option exists.

Isbor

Aviator Pegoud Valued At One Army Corps

Paris January 18 The aviator Pegoud's value to the Allies is estimated as equivalent to one army corps. He flies eight hours daily and destroys many German lives and extensive property. Despite several planes being shot down he has not been hurt.

Paris Pegoud

Professor Kincaid to Lecture on In Russian Forest

Professor Trevor Kincaid will address the frotherbod of the Madrona Presbyterian Church at 6 30 Tuesday. The event at 2nd and East Marion includes lantern slide illustrations and a talk titled In Russian Forest.

Trevor Kincaid Madrona Presbyterian Church 2Nd East Marion Russian Forest

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Stomach Relief

Do you suffer indigestion or dyspepsia and crave quick relief The ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a safe certain remedy that digests all foods in five minutes and relieves sour gassy stomachs with no belching eructations or head fog. A fifty cent bottle is recommended from any drug store with instant results and lasting stomach balance.

Navy Yard Route Steamers Schedule Ad

Timetable lists TH. B. Kennedy and Tourist from Colman at 8:00 AM and 10 AM with Sunday exclusions. Beattie departs at 2:00 PM except Sunday with Sunday 2:30 PM, 20 ppm Saturday, final times 11:46 PM. Prices 50 cents round trip.

TH. B. Kennedy Colman Beattie

What They Ask Mr Cynthia Grey Palmistry Advice

A series of reader questions and answers on curiosities and trivial advice. Topics include palmistry lines by profession, banking inquiries, inventions, and household tips. The piece closes with social commentary on fashion and beauty norms.

Cynthia Grey

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