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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
15
A robber in black raided a Japanese restaurant at 516 Yst late Thursday night. The assailant tapped the till and took about $8 after backing the restaurant, but prosecutors say he did not molest the diners. Police search for the suspect.
An advertisement touts Hyomei antiseptic inhaler as a pocketable remedy for catarrh sore throat croup and coughs. It claims rapid action by delivering antiseptic to the germ membrane with Malian eucalyptus components and offers a money back guarantee.
State legislators will visit Seattle to view the port in operation aboard the Kitsap IL arriving at 11 30 Saturday. They will tour East and West waterways fish storage docks Hanford street grain elevators Bell street dock Smith Cove and Lake Washington canal then visit University grounds Woodland Park Moore Theatre Masonic club Arcade dinner hosted by Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club.
In Olympia a plan to create a veterans welfare commission seeks $500,000 to aid returned soldiers and sailors. The bill would authorize loans or gifts, with a commission assessing each case, and coordination talks extend to Montana Idaho and Oregon for unified legislation.
Mrs Mae De Lona of Seattle recounts relief from ten years of stomach trouble after using Tanlac. She says she gained weight from 112 to 132 pounds and no longer suffers headaches or gas. She details a history of illness including an operation and prior pain, and notes continued confidence in Tanlac at Bartell Drug Stores.
In Olympia on January 31 lawmakers face a chorus of lobbyists from labor farmers and industry as talks hint at a forward looking program. Senator Davis touts a joint conference to craft solutions and Senator Lamping backs aid for veterans as bills advance on liquor fines and auto headlight inspections.
Cologne dispatch reports Count Kessler explaining that Polish demands for territory could fuel German peace conference aims. He outlines factions within Poland including national democrats seeking a greater Poland, social democrats led by Pileudaki, leftists, and a rising Jewish political identity, warning of a Poland under 40 percent Polish dominance and oppression of other nationalities.
Emir Feasel son of the Hedjaz king received the Victoria chain from King George the Fifth in London. He commanded the Arab northern army in three campaigns living as a soldier on the firing line with a price on his head and danger of Turkish capture. The 32 year old is tall and dignified with a Mecca made cloak and silk headcloth.
An ad promises two minute relief for gas sour stomach and heartburn using Jo-to stomach preparation. Buy on approval for 30 days with $1.00 if satisfied. send name and address to Bellingham Chemical Co. in Bellingham Washington.
Regina soldiers organize a company capitalized at 200000 to build 200 modest homes near car lines. They will seek funds from the federal building loan organization and offer deferred payment purchases with preference to soldiers.
Special correspondent reports Tokyo questions the fate of the economic commission on trade and labor, taxation, and luxury spending. It notes wartime fortunes and postwar credits abroad, but unequal wealth distribution leaves workers underpaid and unable to buy imports, sparking concern of rising labor movements.
A busy Star newspaper ad section shows a wide reach in the Northwest with classified notices and job listings. Readers scan employment, sale items, and service offers as regional circulation expands.
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