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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1913
Page
6
Health and success are tightly linked as good health supports strength and achievement. The article notes that serious sickness often begins with minor digestive troubles and that many people experience better outcomes when health is actively maintained.
Beecham's Pills marketed as a family remedy to clear the system regulate the bowels stimulate the liver and tone the stomach. It claims improved digestion nourishment of the body and increased resistance to disease enabling one to seize opportunities after taking as needed.
In Los Angeles on January 29 defense attorneys and permanent jurors in the Darrow trial mark time as court officers scour the county for citizens to form a fifth venue jury. No session occurred today as officials seek a juror panel for the bribery charge.
Portland buyers and commission men push a plan to remove the duty on lemons for one year through the Oregon delegation in Washington. They argue high prices due to California crop shortages and warn that without foreign lemons, consumers will be lemonless within the year.
Cheyenne Wy Jan 29 Francois FE Warren was re elected United States senator from Wyoming in a split session ballot. Warren secured 45 votes while Democrat Kendrick received 38 votes. Progressive Republican Rep Manson abstained from voting.
Wealthy Englishmen Thomas Connor and Thos Smalley were fined $25 each in New York after being found carrying concealed weapons. Smalley said English papers warned of bloomin gunmen on the streets, leading them to protect their property.
United Press Leased Wire reports in Chicago on January 29 that Municipal Judge Scully sentenced waiter John Barton to two months for larceny. The judge quipped that waiters need not steal as they can accumulate tips, remarking he had just returned from lunch.
Washington reports a growing conviction that the Wilson administration will be progressive. Observers cite the president elects cabinet remarks in Chicago and discussions with progressives as evidence. The fallowing notes mention New Jersey trust plans and opposition from Wall Street newspapers, with Bryan named as a possible cabinet member.
Denver report from January 29 cites Judge Lindsey predicting drastic reforms based on Thomas Edison’s educational method. He envisions elimination of high and grammar schools within ten years, with complete education by age 14 or 15 and books largely cast aside for mental impressions aided by new instruments to correct mental defects.
One American was killed and six wounded when bolo men from Jolo attacked two troops of American cavalry and a detachment of native constabulary in Manila. The Moros were routed.
An ad touts Cascarets as a quick remedy for sour stomach belching heartburn and nausea claiming the product cleanses the stomach and liver, removes foul gases and undigested waste, and keeps bowels regular with a ten cent box sold at drug stores. It urges attention to children’s digestion as well.
Greek army units under Crown Prince Constantine attacked the Hisani fortifications near Janine and detonated a powder magazine. The battle lasted from early morning until midnight, with many Turkish forces killed.
A joint note from the Balkan plenipotentiaries was handed to Turkish peace envoys in London. It states the armistice with Turkey would end immediately unless the Porte makes a conciliatory move forthwith.
Portland dispatch reports an interstate bridge across the Columbia River at Vancouver seems assured after conferences between Oregon and Washington legislative committees. Members of both legislatures pledged support and Washington officials returned to Olympia.
The Knights Templar of California tried to buy a gold and diamond studded plate inviting President McKinley to a 1901 reception. A New York pawnbroker held it but demanded 2000 dollars. The order paid 760 dollars to have the plate made and did not purchase it.
Postmaster General Hitchcock will issue an order to all post offices directing a uniform red paint scheme for city rural and parcel post delivery wagons after a successful test of the color on Washington vehicles.
The light cruiser California lies in dry dock at Mare Island after plates along the port side collapsed in a 175 foot stretch. Naval experts say only a blow throwing the vessel on her beam ends could cause such damage. Officers refuse to explain the incident and court martials are likely.
An electric inspector arrives after a crowd lowers a downed overhead wire in a busy street. He admonishes a cautious Irishman for risking shock yet the man jokes he felt it carefully before grabbing it. No one was hurt.
Paris designer Poiret unveils a radical 1913 look described as the barrel dress with no waist. A pleated yellow green mohair gown paired with a yellow green satin blouse features a long cuff and a jumper bodice, dubbed the Chinese form and nicknamed the barrel by an American observer.
The state flower proposal for New Mexico, tied to the cactus, was not adopted but received general acceptance.
An advertisement urges young men to try Parisian Sage to halt thinning hair and dandruff by killing dandruff germs at the roots. It claims the product contains no poisonous lead or dyes and promises money back if it fails, priced at 60 cents a bottle with a auburn haired model on the carton.
The Interstate Commerce Commission formally notified the AT&T Co. that it must answer complaints from dependent companies alleging it seeks to monopolize the nation’s wire system. No date was set for the investigation.
In San Francisco a police court judge ruled that photography can be art and exempt from the eight hour law. Superior Judge Sargent, citing lights and shadows, said the eight hour law does not apply to Chas Bousson, a photographer, and Mise Louise, arguing photography is artistic.
IAMA Peru report notes the city of Lima largely shut down as bakers and other workers join a general strike. The article details disrupted commerce and reduced street activity as labor protests unfold.
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