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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1913
Page
5
Vermin in homes shown as rats mice and cockroaches can be killed with Stearns Electric Rat and Roach Paste. It works in a single night and does not blow away like powders. Sold by druggists for 25 cents or 1.00, money back guarantee.
Made to order ladies suits offered at 25.00 and 28.00 with guaranteed fit and workmanship. Located at Lemper Exchange Building, shop number g24 240.
A collection of Cynthia Grey advice columns addressing aging workers, faith, and struggle. Letters from EVANGELINE and readers cover coping with labor, purpose, and happiness, plus guidance on mail rules, writing to sweethearts, respect in relationships, farewell party ideas, calling etiquette, and a boxing question about Johnson and Jeffries.
The department states no telephone information due to growth. All questions will be answered by letter with a stamped self addressed envelope for a return reply. For urgent matters use special delivery or two cent stamps and mark Special.
Mrs. C. M. Brown wins release for her son Charles Brown 23 from a theft charge at McNeil Island. He was serving a year for attempting to pass a counterfeit bill. a coat theft accusation was dropped after the coat was found buried while cleaning and a man admitted false blame.
Federal health officers quarantine the Strathnairn after discovering rat infestation from Vancouver cargo. Rats were killed by sulfur in the hold and many fell overboard. infected rats could send the ship to Diamond Point for cleaning before proceeding to Mukilteo to load lumber for South Africa.
Corporation Counsel Bradford says the health commissioner may dismiss employees without civil service review to reduce staff when work is lacking. The complaint by Edgar C. Snyder targeted summary removals of garbage department workers who testified against Superintendent Murray.
Potlatch association ticket office stays open until 5 pm today selling grandstand seats at $1 each. Tickets grant access for all Potlatch afternoons and evening events including opening ceremonies and children's dances.
CHAMP POOR TO0 ST. LOUIS July 16 Speaker Champ Clark finds it is just as difficult to worry along on his salary as does Secretary Bryan Clark drinks little grape juice He has sold his services for eight weeks to a lecture bureau.
A. C. Carmody of the Arctic club drove his car on Blanchard street when an OC car from Seconday traveled south toward the corner. Carmody’s car bumped the other, injuring D. J. Boyle of Sedra-Wooley who sustained a slight injury above the right eye.
Governor Lister will attend the North Yakima fair on October 2 as part of Governor's day. The agricultural department manages the fair this year and offers a $50 bonus for each county entering an exhibit. The article also notes 800 sacks of Brazilian coffee among 1,200 tons of cargo aboard the British steamship Comedian, sailing Harrison Direct line, docking in Seattle after a Europe via San Francisco passage Tuesday night.
Alice O Gorman, daughter of Senator James A. O Gorman, has relocated to Washington to join the national capital social life. Described as one of the prettiest girls in official circles, she recently arrived to reside in the capital.
The Seattle mayor proclaims Saturday July 19 as a city holiday to honor fathers. Public business may pause to allow a full day off for city employees, and the proclamation extols dads with poetic tribute and a call to pay an enduring debt of gratitude.
Craig Colorado July 16 Minus his artillery Uncle Pull Austin an old hermit living near here was released today after arrest for making threats to kill Luther Burbank the California plant wizard whom he accused of stealing the results of his vegetable experiments He said he was on his way to California to kill Burbank He carried a rifle two revolvers a knife and several poisonous herbs After investigation it was decided that he was harmless if unarmed
Grasshoppers swarm the Goldendale branch delaying a Spokane Portland and Seattle rail line for an hour in Seale canyon. The insects cover the rails for about a half mile and cause the engine wheels to spin as if the track were oily.
The offices of the Angeles Brewing Co. of Port Angeles have been moved to Seattle. Andrew Blachintone, formerly general manager of the Seattle Brewing & Malting Co., is appointed general manager of the Angeles Co.
SATIST STE Mich July 16 My father was Sir Henry M Stanley the African explorer I am his youngest son Tell mother Jack Stanley a vaudeville actor died here today after a life of obscurity His wife gained a clue to his past from papers found in his trunk They indicate he graduated from Cambridge University
FH N Brown, president of the National Railways of Mexico, resigned amid repeated protests over government interference with railroad operations. He announced the decision in Mexico City and reserved passage on a steamer from Veracruz for the following day.
July 16 Juneau Alaska A Pacific Fisheries company cannery tender named Jack Horner is a total wreck at Excursion Inlet after a fire reaching the water line. The blaze started when backfire from the engine ignited the fuel supply. Built in Seattle two years ago the boat was valued at 14000 dollars.
Ray Diamond, who held up the Glendale bank weeks ago, was sentenced to 10 years in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and robbery. His elderly mother from Eureka California sat weeping in the courthouse yard during the sentencing.
Police seek clues after burglars burglarized the Valentine pharmacy and a branch post office at 1508 Rainier Ave taking hundreds. They entered Mrs E W Cummings home at 747 21st Ave N and carried off clothing jewelry and two watches from a wicker suitcase Tuesday afternoon.
Canadian exploration ship Karluk under Capt. Robert Bartlett lies at Port Clarence for final overhaul ahead of the Arctic voyage. Bartlett expects sailing Thursday as Stefanson and party arrive from Nome with 33 dogs and several tons of dog meat to join the expedition.
Dispatches from Belgrade state a temporary halt in fighting among Greeks Bulgarians and Servians while negotiations for an armistice are pursued. Military operations will continue to position Servia for a renewed conflict if Bulgaria rejects terms.
Miss Lucy K. Cole, supervisor of music in local public schools, condemned present day popular songs at the Northwest Music Teachers Association convention. She called for censorship of theatrical music as harmful to youth.
The Grand Theatre presents an authentic Gettysburg motion picture showing the recent reunion with a new program for three Potlatch days. The Gettysburg film is clear and viewers may recognize friends from the Civil War veterans gathering, as vaudeville completes the three day lineup.
A motorcycle struck an undertaker’s wagon at Sixth and Seneca on Tuesday night. The rider D. I Todd of Windsor received a deep scalp wound and was taken to City Hospital. In a separate incident Berry, 59, suffered a broken leg after a fall down an elevator shaft at Superior and City.
On desertion grounds a divorce is granted to B. J. Carnegie Jr. nephew of Andrew Carnegie. Mrs Carnegie opposed the suit filed a year ago alleging unduly intimate relations with Jeanette McKeag, a noted Pittsburg beauty.
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