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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
6
Advertised beauty items promise clear skin and even tone using a glycerine-based lotion with spurmax, plus Canthrox shampoos for summer hair care. The lotion is claimed to be invisible on skin and prevent lines and oil, while Canthrox dissolves in hot water to produce rich lather that cleanses dandruff and excess oil leaving hair sleek and silky.
A promotional piece extols Sulphurro as a cure-all for rheumatism blood skin and stomach disorders. It urges reading a accompanying booklet, following directions, using bath remedies, and purchasing 60 cent and one dollar bottles from druggists while asserting safety and universal benefit.
The judge named Sutcliffe Baxter as a receiver for Western Steel, duplicating duties, while two receivers earned 10 000 over two months. Attorney Frederick Bauseman denied involvement, citing Judge Hanford’s solo initiative. Receivers and trustees collected 46 000 of 76 000 cash, with 33 622 paid to labor claims and 463 remaining.
The White Cross league reports 250000 women and children in London face hunger amid transport workers strike. Funds are collected at street corners to aid them as union finances run dry. Newspapers and provision houses join the relief effort with donations noted.
A record crowd attended a Potlatch grand stand program of drills and dances last night. Seating filled before 8 and 2000 chairs were set around the stand. The arch and fan drill opened with six play field queens and 60 maids of honor. Wagner's band provided music for eight dances, including the Columbia flag drill to The Star Spangled Banner.
President Taft refused to compromise with Colonel Roosevelt over South Dakota presidential electors informing Senator Gamble and Congressman Burke that electors will remain loyal to Taft. South Dakota Republicans threaten to back Roosevelt, despite a proposed compromise.
In Constantinople on July 18 the Turkish cabinet resigned amid desertions by hundreds of officers and soldiers to the rebel side. Rumors speak of a movement to depose Sultan Mahmed Keehad Khan and crown Prince Mejid Effendi, son of ex Sultan Mourad.
Mrs. Lincoln Headhey, suing for alimony from avi ator husband, claims he earned $100000 in a year, with $75000 in one summer, a figure the defense disputes.
An archaic advertisement claims Perspino powder shields underarms from sweat, preventing stains and humiliation. It touts easy application on cloth and promises fabric safety, with a price of 26 cents and distribution through druggists and stores in Chicago and Seattle.
Eastern newspapers run editorial clippings on Judge Cornelius Hanford of Seattle amid impeachment probes. Commentaries question drinking habits and sobriety, noting satire and rhetorical remarks while contrasting with other judges and impeachment cases.
A dental advertisement promotes an alternative to dentures offering replacement teeth without a plate for five dollars, claiming results comparable to nature for the fortunate.
Grange day at Bainbridge Island Chautauqua featured focus on state politics and Grange relations. Leading speakers were Joel Shumaker and Dr. B F Pratt.
Wilson and Democratic leaders met in New Jersey to map the campaign for Woodrow Wilson. He will not stump widely, instead touring the Pacific coast and likely speaking in Massachusetts Connecticut New York Ohio and Indiana.
In Los Angeles July 18 United Press report states defense plans to call Franklin and Harrington as witnesses in the Darrow trial. Franklin, a confessed jury briber and state witness, and Harrington, Chicago, are expected to testify to support defense witnesses who challenged Franklin’s prior testimony. Fremont Older testified he posted bail for Harrington in San Francisco after his grand jury questions.
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