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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1915
Page
5
In Phoenix on January 19, Mrs Frances Munds, senator from Yavapai county, chaired the Arizona Senate as president for the first time in the state’s history during a legislative session led by President Sima.
A musician shares that his abundant hair comes from regular care and cleanliness. An advertisement promotes Cranthrax shampoo, dissolved in hot water for about three cents a use, claiming dandruff removal, rapid drying, even color, and healthier scalp for hair growth.
The Empress presents The Strongest Tie with J. K. Emmet and Viola Crane plus Eddie Clark and Clarissa Rose and a Russian troupe. The Orpheum features Charlie Grapewin and Anna Chance in a domestic sketch and a lineup of comedies, musical acts, and the film The Clutching Hand. Pantages offers a social problem musical comedy and The Wrong Bird headlining.
President Wilson declares no disturbance from the White House baby and the likely name Francis Bowes Sayre Jr. The Star invites readers to choose and reports mixed votes favor Woodrow Wilson, Wilson Bryan, Francia Wilson, Roosevelt, and other proposals as the decision is sent to Sayre on Wednesday.
A promotional notice proclaims a limited emergency sale on pianos and player pianos from brands like Kimball Decker Smith & Barnes Steinway Hobart Weber and Emerson. Prices from 118 to 336 alongside easy terms and trade ins, with music rolls included and store hours extended at Eilers Music House Third and University.
Delegates of the King County legislative Federation plan to keep scrapbooks of newspaper coverage this winter and review them at session end. They warn the mothers pensions bill faces danger and pledge strong efforts in its support. Mrs Ida Levi Mrs Emily Peters and Mrs Bhaer form a committee to learn about city school finances for the federation.
Reports from the front describe German forces pushed to the Plock frontier while Miana suffers heavy shelling. Austro German columns advance near Opiezno as French claims of German fortifications near Metz surface, Berlin denying. Vienna says Russians trapped near Zaklicza, while Turkish Caucasus actions fail to outflank. fog and snow hamper Belgian and Alsace operations.
Edith Taylor, 23, described as a woman of double personality, was ordered to the insane ward for an indefinite period after a jury found her not guilty by reason of insanity on a burglary charge from October 22. The case noted drug addiction and mental instability at the time of the act, and though a hospital operation and cure were claimed, the judge later decided she could not be trusted to live at large.
A series of Q and A on relationships. Topics include gifting a partner, staying faithful, dealing with a rival suitor, and choosing a mate. An elderly reader recounts a past affair and warns men against marrying while in love with another. Advice urges commitment, honesty, and respect for vows.
President Warner of the New York Produce Exchange warned that the Democratic party could be swept from power in the next election if the administration imposed an embargo on European wheat shipments. He spoke in New York on January 19.
The U.S. Supreme Court ordered a stay of Leo M. Frank of Atlanta Ga directing he be held in custody until further notice. He faced execution in Georgia next week for the murder of Mary Phagan as the case waited on high court action.
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