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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1917
Page
8
Mrs Elizabeth Darst of Seattle feared death by her own hand after a court refused to return her child adopted by a Tacoma family. Her attorney announced she found employment as the outcome of the case. The note to a Tacoma newspaper condemned the law as cruel and above mother love.
Olympia January 24 A compromise first aid bill aimed at pleasing both employers and employees moves toward a House introduction. The plan, prepared by Floor Leader Mark A Reed, would create a three member state board with equal employer and employee representation and one state medical examiner. The bill sets district boards with balanced representation and allows hospital contracts subject to state board approval and requires a 15 percent revenue share from such contracts to fund first aid for small isolated employers.
The copy promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple way to lose weight without diet or exercise. It claims the product is harmless, cheap, and effective, selling at 75 cents in stores or by mail from Marmola Co. Detroit. It asserts readers can drop two to four pounds weekly without bad after-effects.
An advertisement touts Electra-Vita as a sleep powered electricity remedy. It claims to cure nerve debility rheumatic stomach trouble headaches and general weakness by delivering a steady electric infusion during sleep.
Berlin reports President Wilson's senate speech telegraphed to the Kaiser and Hindenburg. Ambassador Gerard outlined German impressions to Washington, with officials noting Wilson's call for peace terms may be a step forward while Germany delays official reply. Officials stress freedom of the seas and support for an independent Poland amid ongoing war preparations.
Deputies and detectives traced bank robbers for over a week listening to hotel discussions and a dictograph. The plan shifted from a train job to a Ballard bank heist with an ambush at 2 45 pm at Ballard avenue and Vernon place and an auto on standby at 3 pm. Wilson and Matthews moved near the bank as deputies closed in and searched them after the doors closed.
Portland dispatch reports David Eccles acquisition of 26 000 acres along the Columbia River for 4 000 001 dollars. The Oregon Lumber Co. bought the land from Du Bois Lumber Co. the tract holds about 4 500 000 000 feet of fir hemlock cedar and spruce. Chas T Eddy travels to Ogden to confer with David C Eccles on logging-road construction plans.
Bremerton and Mare Island navy yards asked to submit bids to produce 7000 six inch shells for the Pacific fleet. Bremerton conducts experiments to cut cost per shell from about 1.55 dollars. The first 1000 shells passed ballistic tests at Indian Head and were accepted by the government.
Prisoner carried a revolver while Wilson had a loaded leather billy. They were separated in county jail cells and discussed plans to rob the bank and hold up the Olympian. Wilson admitted the planned crime and blamed another man as weak. Charges to be decided by Prosecutor Lundin today.
From Buenos Aires the answer to President Wilson’s address shows mixed views in South America. Argentina hesitates on extending the Monroe doctrine while backing peace efforts and neutral support for Wilson’s plans, with Razon praising the peace work.
President Wilson’s address to the world is before the senate today and is awaiting reception by belligerent nations. Leaders in Europe and the United States weigh the appeal for world wide tension reduction and Monroe Doctrine principles while labor leaders in Manchester hint at a conciliatory policy toward the central powers to foster a lasting peace.
Reports from Holland say six to ten German destroyers were sunk in the engagement with British forces. The admiralty confirmed one German destroyer sunk and damage to a British destroyer. The German report mentions no further losses except a destroyer believed to be V-64 reaching a Dutch harbor amid plans to intern the badly damaged V-69 at Ymuiden with many wounded sailors aboard.
Berlin reports one British destroyer sunk in naval action off the Humber coast Monday night. One German torpedo boat reached a Dutch harbor after the engagement. The rest of the German flotilla returned with minor losses. A separate Washington forest service plea calls for realignment of the lumber industry to curb speculation and overcutting.
The Elders Sanitarium in St Joseph Missouri offers a free booklet on ending tobacco use at home in one to five days. Longtime users report success and health improvements, with the method claimed to banish all forms of tobacco desire. Send name and address to receive a copy.
R L Sparger of Seattle leads Pacific Northwest Tourist association pushing a 50000 dollar legislative appropriation for summer publicity. He says the region will proceed with its campaign to attract tourists and promote its climate and scenery regardless of the Interstate Commerce Commission ruling on the 17.50 differential for California traffic.
After meals and at bedtime take a tablespoonful of a home made medicine praised for rheumatism relief. The syrup of sarsaparina or torts compound syrup are cooked simple virate a pint. This elixir, once whisky based, is now presented by Medical Formula Laboratory Dayton Ohio. ingredients available from any reputable drug store.
Mrs Irene F Rich of San Francisco files for divorce from Capt C H Rich U S A claiming coercion by her husband forced her to remove his boots. She seeks alimony of 150 per month for herself and two children.
Plans for an ammunition ship arrived at the Bremerton navy yard yesterday and work began immediately. The project involves construction steps and timelines, with officials stating readiness to advance the vessel through the next phase of production.
A health sermo emphasizes keeping the stomach liver bowels and blood in good order. It links physical vigor to proper function of these organs and warns that illness follows when any part falters. The tone reflects period medical guidance urging regimen and vigilance.
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