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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
6
The advertisement claims relief from bilious headaches sour stomach hiccups flatulence and bad breath. It asserts three generations and many people worldwide have found relief and suggests readers will too.
An advertisement extols Beecham’s Pills as a harmless family remedy that safely and gently restores regular activity of the bowels liver kidneys and stomach. It promises improvements in feelings appearance actions and overall health after use.
The narrative outlines Edwin J. Brown's claim of a Dental War in Washington state with Dentists opposing his methods. He cites support from Seattle figures, references the Dental Board and 1904 examinations, and notes investigations that challenged the state society's influence. Brown warns rivals against continuing their alleged schemes.
The 15th Republican National Convention opened in Chicago with Taft and Roosevelt factions contending over rules for preliminary voting. Police and deputies lined the Coliseum to maintain order as delegates from Georgia to California arrived amid tense anticipation and shifting alliances.
President Taft and Secretary Know planned to attend a Washington versus Philadelphia ball game but Chicago events at the convention may require Taft at the White House. The Washington club has set a world record by winning 16 consecutive games.
THIRD ATTEMPT FOR LIBERTY BY THAW COURTHOUSE White Plains New York June 18 Harry K Thaw began today his third attempt to obtain release from the Mattewan state asylum by declaring through counsel that the return of the asylum authorities to his habeas corpus writ did not state that Thaw was insane Justice Keogh ruled that the burden of proof was on Thaw Dr William A White alienist declared that in his opinion Thaw was sane Dr Louis Holden of Wooster University Ohio Dr H B Earnest Schmidt an alienist of White Plains and Former Governor Stone of Pennsylvania followed Dr White and each said he thought Thaw to be sane Jeff Blakely who broke several bones when he fell from the third story of a building at Fifth and University yesterday and who it was feared would not live is improving rapidly.
Monroe Washington June 18. A reformatory wall rises as inmates work and a guard watches with a Winchester. Director C H Nalder explains reform through fresh air work education and introspection. Photographs contrast a reformed burglar and a lifer yegg. Wright becomes a chicken farmer after reform while Johnny Veggs, paroled, returns to crime.
In Chicago a heated city hall exchange pits Bob Hesketh and Councilman Austin E Griffiths against day labor on a Cedar River dam project. Erickson's bill to fund $506,000 for the masonry dam passes five to four, enabling the city to hire day labor at a $2.75 minimum wage. Mayor Cotterill signs the measure as the public works board moves to begin construction.
Elihu Root suffers a severe cold and can barely speak above a whisper. A throat specialist is summoned to his Chicago apartment to try to restore his voice before the convention.
In Shreveport Louisiana Clarence Williams aged nineteen avenged alleged abuse of his fourteen year old sister by shooting and killing C B Smith who had slapped the girl over his cold coffee at the Williams boarding house. The report also notes a successful whaling season and a tug Gough returning from the Aleutian Islands with a barge loaded for an Akutaff Bay station.
Mrs H A Geeves of 310 First Ave N was fatally struck by a car driven by Harry Smith at 1 AM near First Ave and Spring St while she waited with her husband for a Fort Lawton car. She died at 7 30 AM from a fractured skull. Smith, chauffeur for E O Gabrielson, is jailed.
W. E. De Larm, once tied to promotion of orchard ventures and about $5,000,000 in debts, died in Placerville California after years on the run. Indicted by a federal grand jury at Portland, he had worked as a carpenter under an assumed name Williams, and was later paralyzed. His death ends a controversial chapter as authorities seek to recover any papers he carried. The issue also notes a local Human Body Study club meeting and a Dreamland dance event.
Eugene V Debs told a United Press reporter the death knell of the Republican party would be sounded tomorrow and the socialists would seize control on November 7. He compared the present era to 1860 and warned the GOP would break up, with Democrats splitting if they nominate a reactionary.
The Evening Post reports Wall Street odds favor Roosevelt over Taft two to one against Taft. Brokers see equal hazard for both candidates and quote: 1000 to 900 Taft not nominated, 700 to 1000 Roosevelt nominated, 100 to 500 neither nominated.
Springfield June 18 The body of Miss Julia Clark aviatrix was shipped to Denver for cremation after an inquest by Coroner Rhodes. Clark was killed at the Illinois fair grounds last evening during a preliminary bi plane flight.
The California delegation at the convention expresses confidence Roosevelt will be nominated and offers to bet $10,000. Delegate B. R. Baines of San Francisco holds the funds to find takers.
Portland June 18. Mary Cronin the nurse files a suit for 50000 damages alleging slander by M J Lee detective employed by Walter B Moore son of ex Governor Moore of Washington. The same Cronin has another pending suit for 50000 against Moore for breach of promise.
An advertisement touts a famous dancer offering complexion tips and a reputed beauty routine. It claims a Europewide audience and mentions a druggist selling wax for facial care with archaic wording and promotional tone.
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