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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1916
Page
5
A torn correspondence unfolds tension between Margie and a woman addressing Dick Waverly. The speaker questions whether love survives marriage, argues men cannot mix friendship with romance, and probes feminist ideas about closeness and loyalty within intimate relationships.
A 25 cent remedy claims to relieve head congestion runny nose feverishness sore throat sneezing and body aches. The ad urges taking a dose every two hours for three doses and promises prompt relief without unpleasant aftertaste or inconvenience.
Reports from Santa Fe belatedly clarify the Santa Yeabel killings as Victor Hamilton of Chicago and Albert F Simmons of Los Angeles are said to be murdered by Villleta bandits near Torreon. The United States questions Carranza’s involvement as Consul Edwards in Juarez is at odds with the department over seeking a safe conduct for the victims. If Carranza promised protection, reparations may be sought.
A letter from Eleanor Fairlow to Margie Waverly reveals a tumultuous love triangle. She admonishes Margie for seeking Dick, warns of deep wounds from loving too much, and returns money while acknowledging conventions and morals. The note ends with a hopeful but final warning that fate may be kinder to Margie.
Two special trains reached El Paso with several hundred Americana and other foreigners from Parral district and Western Chihuahua. A Villa deserter reported Villa reiterated at Rubio and Americana four days earlier urging followers to attack any gringoes encountered.
State Highway Engineer James Allen said during a Seattle hotel stop that last year the state spent 1 222 000 dollars to straighten 100 miles of old highway and build 211 miles of new road.
John P. Coy is named as one of the 18 Americans killed by a Mexican bandit gang about 50 miles from Chihuahua City. The victims were en route to the Cusi mine when bandits halted the train and opened fire on passengers.
Old John the Stwash chief warned of a long cold and heavy snow as winter approaches the Puget Sound country. The prediction was dismissed by locals until Weather Man Sainsbury confirmed a north and east wind shift that could bring slightly warmer air.
California storms leave three dead as floods flood rivers and streets. Los Angeles isolated with railroads crippled, damage possibly reaching a million dollars. Pomona district suffers heavy soil erosion and wind damage while Redlands and Bell station face major flooding.
An ad claims Nuxated Iron will raise strength and endurance in delicate people within two weeks. It touts organic iron forms as kinder to teeth and stomach while offering a $100 reward if a claimant cannot show at least a 100 percent gain in strength in four weeks.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a Dr Donaway and a Liberty Building at an address near a Post Office with hours from 9 to 12 and odd date formats. Details are unreliable and contain garbled phrases making precise summary difficult.
A reflective note urges readers to start a savings account, arguing every man ought to save despite lacking will power. It emphasizes personal responsibility and financial prudence.
A 19th or early 20th century health column touts drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims quick beauty and health benefits including rosy complexion, reduced headaches biliousness and rheumatic symptoms, urging readers to adopt internal sanitation.
Otto Case of the Commercial Club said counsel would seek an intervening suit to erase the $17.50 to $21.75 price differential between Seattle routes and Southern Pacific lines. Speakers include H B Kennedy and M Kalish among others as a state and interstate action plan is laid out.
In a ruling affirming Judge Cushman the United States Supreme Court says workers hurt in hazardous employment must seek compensation only from state-provided funds and have no court recourse. The decision clarifies that injured workmen cannot sue their employers in courts.
Muslin underwear trimmed with lace insets and embroidered medallions. Drawers 50c to 95c, chemise 50c to 95c, petticoats from 9.5c to 3.50, gowns 50c to 79c. 1916 models with lace, eyelet, crepe, and Dresden patterns. All French underwear offered at reduced prices in floor display copy.
Berlin denies German attaché von Papen paid money to individuals tied to a U S munitions factory or other bomb plots. The denial follows British claims that seized papers at Falmouth showed such payments.
After days of town wide flames the Bergen fire was put out. Loss is estimated at 30 million dollars and 3000 people are homeless. About 400 buildings were destroyed. Christiania and other cities are sending relief.
After three days of fighting rough seas the salvage steamer Salvor reached the side of the wrecked Kenkon Maru No 3 ashore on the Belle Chain reef off Mayne Island. The Kenkon Maru’s Japanese crew is confined on shore near the wreck.
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