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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1918
Page
3
Mrs. W. W. Preston, who attempted suicide by poisoning in her hotel room Monday night, is reported in improved condition at the city hospital on Tuesday. She previously lived at Hunterbird and 28th Avenue 8.
Allen Trallard, 16, vanished after a Sunday trip with Albert Olson from Forest station Route 2. Olson returned Monday claiming Ballard was left on the brick road to Everett. Ballard’s father Peter Ballard questioned Olson as detectives investigate a possible accidental gun discharge.
Four men arrested in a Tuesday police and deputy sheriff roundup face federal inquiry. Reginald F H Gardiner 29 will answer whether waiting tables at a quick service restaurant relates to the case. Musetti Costanzo 24 was detained in Wilburton Washington over a torn map or drawing cast into water. Sam Crusinesky 73 and Sam Roe nberg 19 were found sleeping in a government freight car at Western Ave and Columbia Ave and detained for federal investigation.
Police seek owner of a car that crashed into the Pioneer Drug Company storefront at 627 First Ave at 2 am. The vehicle fled after the impact and a bystander owner moved the car from the wreckage before officers arrived. The front of the store was left in ruins.
Traction President Leonard street railway labor leaders and Thomas Murphine meet Wednesday after noon for a fifth conference on the wage problem. All parties hope Wednesday's meeting will settle the issue. City employees will be governed by the scale, and ratification may occur despite Mayor Hanson's absence.
In Seattle Dr. Sipes is praised for honest dealing and expert handling of difficult dental cases. His patients are told that teeth may appear healthy to laypeople yet dangerous to experts, who note poisons affecting the system.
Beattie's barber shop workers organize as a union led by President Gertrude Smith as male barbers drop during the war. The Ladies of Beattie claim women provide a quieter service and that men prefer a talkless cut, boosting business despite wartime shortages.
An advertisement from DeMiracle at Park Ave and North Street New York promotes a hair removal product. It claims quick, painless results for underarm and facial hair with simple application and household use. The copy emphasizes ease and speed of achieving smooth skin.
Medical authorities report that about 90 percent of stomach trouble such as indigestion souring burning gas and bloating stems from excess acid in the stomach rather than a lack of digestive fluid. They advise laying aside digestive aids and using Miturated Magnesia after meals to soothe the stomach and prevent excess acid without harm.
British demobilization plans outline 18 dispersal stations across the United Kingdom. Soldiers will depart in groups to home regions, present demobilization certificates, return arms and equipment, and receive support while seeking work. Rail fares home will be provided.
Logan Billingsley began a 13 month sentence for liquor shipment violations at a U S penitentiary. He arrived Monday afternoon under escort from Toledo Ohio. In a farewell negotiation he asked for thrift stamps to be sent to McNeils Island penitentiary care of his name. His brother Fred returned to finish his own sentence at Whatcom County Farm.
The officers association will hold a special session in the assembly room at police headquarters on Wednesday July 24 to formulate plans for increasing patrolmen salaries. The meeting is directed by Patrolman F. E. B. Croken, president of the Police league.
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