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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1919
Page
5
Palmer and John Benner are charged with burglary in an information filed Wednesday. They allegedly entered a room at the Stacy hotel and took a Kodak camera and a watch.
A historical snippet describes a home remedy for catarrhal deafness involving hot water sugar and a small amount of drugged liquid. It claims four tablespoonful doses can ease head distress and improve hearing, urging readers to try the preparation.
Washington notes a push to repeal government wire control with a quick return of wires and cables to private hands after recent success in blocking a wireless takeover bill. The move comes as opponents press to end government involvement in telecommunications.
Lucila Holmes sues John B. Agen owner of a Pike Street hotel for 11 200 damages claiming a second story window casing gave way causing her fall on June 6 while washing windows at 685 Pike St before Superior Judge Allen.
Georgetown officials announce efforts to alleviate rising flood water with a constant work crew. They blame taxpayers for obstruction to sewer and street improvements and note streets on hills complicate fixes while crews try to divert water along railroad tracks.
Portland January 22 A mysterious man died after a fierce struggle with Police Inspector J M Tackaberry who attempted to arrest him for suspected robbery. The confrontation occurred near an auction office where the suspect had left gold jewelry to be melted. The man fired shots during the fight and was shot through both lungs, dying an hour later at the emergency hospital.
Washington report shows American banks endured four and a half years of international strain with deposit losses under 30 cents per 1000 involved in failures. Despite dangers and trials since 1914, banking power rose by about four billion dollars annually, reaching over 40 billion dollars in total.
A Senate debate in Washington centers on a wire to Mayor Hanson alleging Seattle disturbances by discharged soldiers and sailors in civilian clothes funded by the IWW. Eleven are said to have sparked a mass meeting clash. Police chief Warren and city leaders prepared reports for the Senate inquiry.
The weather bureau warns ongoing heavy rain may cause rivers to overflow. Since the 10th more than five inches have fallen, a January record, with the storm centered over Juneau affecting British Columbia Washington Idaho and Northern California.
Pupils in Tokyo's foreign school organized a democracy and held a peace conference after Wilson's 14 points were stated. Each nationality was represented by a pupil as student officers run school affairs under an honor system.
Canadian troops aboard the Empress of Asia will not stop at San Francisco. A message to Mayor James Rolph from Victoria officials says the ship is bound for Victoria via the Panama Canal. A reception had been planned in Frisco pending Canadian approval.
John Chicosk of 2927 Tenth Ave South reports two cows missing after Tuesday night theft. He asks police to recover his animals, one cow with a calf. One cow is black, the other brown, and the calf is black and white. Police were notified Wednesday.
Advertisement promotes watch repair services by Haynes located near Liberty theatre.
Miss Birdie Campbell of the U S employment service asks Seattle plant managers for photographs of women at work in roles formerly done by men. The images will document occupations and processes where women have recently entered, including mechanical changes, economical uniforms, and equipment for worker comfort.
The United States railroad administration for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul filed claims totaling 99 500 61 against Beatle city for flood damage to Moxley canyon. County commissioners seek 4100 to restore roads and bridges. Edgewick chapter of the Med Crome asks 224 40 for six weaving machines and refugee garments. Total claims reach 601 102 57 filed Wednesday morning against the city from the Wolgewilck disaster.
A state official will be stationed at Pullman to assist discharged soldiers seeking reinstatement to former state farm jobs, a proposal from the county agents meeting led by State Director Lawrence Wood. Milk shipments to Beattie shipyards are diverted to other uses, affecting daily lunch supplies.
The case of Hf. D. White of Juanita charged with keeping his daughter Alys from attending school was taken under advisement by Justice of the Peace Mrinker Tuesday afternoon. White testified that daily trips to the distant school in a motor truck provided for the purpose made his daughter ill.
W P Shortridge a mechanic sues the Todd Vacking Co Cannery concern at Todd Alaska for 621.05 alleging the Cannery owes him wages. The case is on trial before Superior Judge Prater.
An old advertisement claims Peptiron F combines pepsin nux iron celery to boost iron in blood and nerves after influenza and illness. It targets worn out men women and children, promising restored red blood cells and natural strength amid wartime worry.
Dental office advertises low prices and high quality with high patient volume enabling small profit per patient. It emphasizes consistent affordability and broad service appeal.
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