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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1919
Page
12
An old beauty ad describes a painless method to remove hair by mixing powdered delatone with water into a paste. Apply to the skin for a few minutes then rub off and wash. One application suffices for most growths, with a warning to buy delatone in original packaging.
A New Yorker author Edward J Woods offers a free mailed book on conquering tobacco or snuff habits in three days. Claims include health improvements calm eyes appetite digestion vigor memory and reduced urge to use tobacco paraphernalia.
Denver officials and transit leaders considered settlement options as street car workers strike for 6 cent fares nears a resolution. Mayor Batley threatened municipal motor lorries to break alleged collusion, while a citizens adjustment committee met to review the situation and mandamus action was discussed. The strike arose after wage cuts tied to restoring 5 cent fares promised in the election.
In Bisbee Arizona 64 more warrants were served on mining and business leaders accused of kidnapping and assault during the 1917 IWW deportations. Twenty were jailed last night with bonds of 2000 each. They are to be arraigned before Judge W C Jacks in Douglas county. Assistant County Attorney Roark filed the complaints. Defendants include officials from Phelps Dodge Loyalty League Copper Queen Smelter and city police.
Joseph I. OConnor a Chicago Illinois soldier was run over and killed by Southern Pacific passenger train No 3 near Judkins Point two miles south of Eugene Oregon early this morning An eye witness to the tragedy told coroner W W Branstetter that OConnor jumped in front of the approaching train The body has been brought to Eugene and will be held awaiting communication from his family in the East.
Mrs Janet Peek age 80 dies at her son L V Peek s home 4214 Interlake Ave Tuesday night She is survived by two sons W H Peek and I V Peek and a daughter Mrs Ida M Doodger of Seattle Funeral services will be announced later.
The funeral of Ida Smith aged 61 of 214 Summit Ave was held Tuesday afternoon in Fremont. She died July 4 at the city hospital and was laid to rest in Washelli Cemetery.
The board of park commissioners released the complete summer concert schedule for Sunday and holiday matinees at 2:30 to 5 and evening shows 7 to 9:30. Bands include Wagner Adams Carrabba Kirchner and others at Volunteer Woodland Alki City Hall Ballard Madison Hiawatha South Park University.
Northwest gold stripers plan a meeting at the Army and Navy club tonight to form a Naval Reserve Officers Association for the 13th Naval district comprising the Northwest states. The district will affiliate with the National Naval Reserve Officers’ Association, approved by the Navy Department and recommended by Assistant Secretary Franklin D Roosevelt.
The British Admiralty plans to reopen salvage work to civilian firms in British waters after World War II. Much treasure lies under the seas, with millions of dollars in property lost during the war. Some ships are unrecoverable, but others can be raised along with their valuables.
Dorothy Bearwald testified that her husband Joseph Bearwald repeatedly told her to "Shut up" from 1919 to 1921. Superior Judge Cabaniss granted her a divorce, ordered $75 monthly alimony, and gave custody of their 17 year old daughter Maxine. The couple married June 9 1910.
The Rev. Dr. James Gratten Mythen of Baltimore and Judge J. N. Wall of New Jersey will speak Sunday evening, July 13, at the Moore theatre on The Irish Question.
Mrs W S Archer of Denver details a 20 year trial of remedies ending with Dr Williams Pink Pills. She reports improved color appetite and blood quality followed by reduced knee and hip pain backache and nervousness. Pills sold by druggists or direct from Schenectady NY priced 50 cents per box or six for 2 50 with a free booklet.
New York July 10 United Press reports unfilled tonnage of United States Steel on June 30 totaled 4,892,853. This compares with 4,282,310 on May 31, showing an increase of 610,545.
Funeral services were held for George Sharick 65 who died at his home 1312 North 46th Street on Tuesday. The services took place Wednesday afternoon at a local church with mourners in attendance.
A dubious diet program promises rapid, pleasant weight loss with a “safe home method” and a small box of oif of Korein. The ad urges readers to write Korein Co at New York address for a new book detailing quick results and improved appearance.
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