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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1916
Page
6
A string of directory notices promotes spiritual mediums, phrenologists, clairvoyants, palm readers, and crystal ball services. Advertised locations include Union Street, Pike Street, Melrose Avenue, and various hotels. Prices range around 68 cents and up for consultations with promises of confidential, satisfactory readings.
A garbled list shows multiple grocery items with approximate prices and units. Items include butter, eggs, olives, lettuce, cod, potatoes, cherries, old Dutch cleanser, sardines, tomatoes, peppers, peas, and more.
Prominent railroad leaders plan a personal appeal to President Wilson in Washington tomorrow. They argue the Clayton act is hazy while facing a looming strike by up to 200,000 railway workers demanding shorter spur lines and higher pay, calling the situation serious.
In Ottumwa on July 18 Miss Beulah Ellis aged 20 knelt beside the body of her fiancé James Young who was mysteriously poisoned by beer. She is reported to be dying after swallowing poison herself.
In New York reporters list two odd court items. John Zilampattillodibetes faces a nominal fine for an unmaned dog. Robert Wyzecanowrwwiskizez petitions the court to change his surname.
Baltimore July 18 The U S government barred its Tuckerton wireless station from the captain and manager of the German submarine Deutschland. Messages from Berlin and American press notes were blocked by the censor angering Germans and German Americans who call the move overstepping neutrality. Loading of the Deutschland nears completion as rubber and fuel for its Diesel engines are prepared. Capt Koente says friendly sentiment from Baltimore but will not confirm departure timing.
Charles 8 Gleason candidate for superior court judge will speak to the Roosevelt Hughes league at the First precinct meeting. The talk on initiative and referendum measures will occur Thursday at 2 30 p m at University Heights school.
Washington reports the department ordered department commanders to halt the entrainment of about 25,000 National Guardsmen who are mobilizing until they are fully equipped. This action aims to ensure readiness before deployment.
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