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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1917

Page

6

Young Twirler to Join Hall's Team

Ted Co a young pitcher and former St Mary's College student in Oakland has been signed to pitch for Tacoma this year per Tenley Raymond, Tiger skipper, who sells cigarettes at Slater's on Pike Street during the off season. Enemies of Oregon's bone and dry bill will discuss it tonight as the joint committee on alcoholic traffic holds a public hearing. Manufacturers and physicians back provisions restricting importation and sale of pure alcohol.

Ted Co St. Mary's College Oakland Tacoma Accord Ing Tenley Raymond Tiger Skipper Slater's Pike Street House Senate Committee On

Counterfeiter Nichols Held After Discovery of Molds and Coins

Federal agents arrested Frank E. Nichols at his cottage on 14th Avenue after tracing counterfeit dollars to him since December. Molds of plaster and wood, home minted coins, and a stash of metal were found, with 83 counterfeit bills and a safe cache of genuine coins used as models. Nichols faces federal charges after being identified by investigators and could appear before a grand jury soon.

United States Secret Service Frank E. Nichols 14Th Ave Altho Nichola Nichols

Salem Massachusetts keeps name. Oregon city urged change

Salem Massachusetts refuses to rename to aid Salem Oregon after a letter from the local Commercial Club notes growth. Mayor Henry P. Benson replies sarcastically calling Salem the mother of all Salems in the U S and questions the club's nerve.

Salem Ore Mass Henry P. Benson

Americans Held by German Raider

The State Department issues its first official statement on the German raider incident as American nationals are reported as being held. Details remain sparse, with government sources confirming the situation and awaiting further word from Berlin and Allied authorities.

State Department

California Syrup of Figs Promoted for Constipation Relief

Public notice promotes California Syrup of Figs as a harmless laxative for children and adults. It warns buyers to seek genuine product from California Fig Syrup Company and to beware of counterfeits sold locally.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Raider Sinks No Vessels in 10 Days

Buenos Aires reports no damage accounts by German raiders in a week and allied fleets fail to locate the vessel. Survivors from Pernambuco offer varying details, including a claim that St Theodore was armed. South Atlantic searchers press on for the raider responsible for the blow to allied commerce.

Raider South Atlantic Gerard Yarrowdale Chas. P. Stewart United Press Buenos Aires Pernambuco Rahal Rio Grand del Norte Radnorshire

Diplomatic shakeup eyed after March 4

President Wilson plans a broad shakeup of the diplomatic service. A new custom would require resignations at the end of each term to reduce politics and boost efficiency. Unconfirmed reports say Secretary Lansing may replace Ambassador Walter Hines Page in London.

Robert J. Bender United Press Washington Wilson Lansing Walter Hines Page London

Free Painless Dentistry and Painless Extracting Offer

An advertisement proclaims free painless dental exams with all extractions offered for one price. Dr. M. O. Sipes and staff promise painless dentistry using a simple topical anesthetic, claiming no after effects and half typical costs for crowns, bridges, inlays, and fillings. No charges for initial examination.

M. O. Sipes Boston Sipes

Fire in Spokane St Luke's Hospital Ruins West Wing

Spokane Jan. 22 The west wing of St Luke's hospital lies ruined after a night fire. More than 100 patients were moved to safety in nearby homes and other facilities after the blaze started above an engine room in the new wing.

Spokane St. Luke's Hospital

Hamburg Breast Tea for a Bad Cold

A German style remedy recommends Hamburger Brust Thee sold in pharmacies. A tablespoonful steeped in boiling water and strained makes a tea drinkable any time. It claims to open pores ease congestion and loosen bowels to break a cold quickly. The preparation is described as inexpensive and vegetable-based.

Hamburg

Marmola Method Promotes Quick Fat Loss

Lose Your Fat Keep Your Health promotes the Marmola Method as a simple way to shed two to four pounds weekly. Marmola Prescription Tablets priced at 75 cents for a large case are sold by druggists or via the Marmola Company Detroit Michigan. They claim to be harmless and to leave no wrinkles or flabbiness.

Marmola Company Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

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