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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
8
London reports Dr Forbes Rosas announces in The Lancet a painless anaesthetic made by injecting 5 to 10 cubic centimeters of 1 percent quinine and ureahydrochloride over the nerve supply after general anaesthesia. He asserts it causes total loss of pain without harmful effects.
St Thomas Barlow Walker of Minneapolis known as the white pine king purchased the Rombrandt work Adulteress Before Christ, recently sold at the Weber sale in Hamburg. Consul Weber acquired it years ago for 50000 dollars. Local dealers say the latest owner paid far more. Walker, who maintained hotel apartments, reportedly holds art treasures in those rooms valued over 1 million dollars.
A fifty mile gale in June 31 blew tents of the 104 Wild Weet show over in Waler Walua district. Two people were injured and a panie started as tents collapsed kneeling down a tier of seats. The show continued despite the wind but many spectators left.
A bolt of lightning hit Mrs. Joseph Buldac in her kitchen last night, throwing her to the floor. She escaped with only a minor injury and no burns.
A vintage advertisement promotes Perspi-No dress shields to prevent perspiration marks under arms. It claims quick, non staining application with a pad and states satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Available at local drug stores and by mail order from Perapo Co.
The National Recreation Congress in Cleveland seeks a universal city game to captivate children. Joseph Lee urges a pastime that holds a child's attention from meals to study, arguing baseball lacks urban feasibility and there isn't room for all kids to play.
The Rev and Mrs Thomas Randall of Ellensburg marked their 63rd anniversary at a gathering last night. Sister of Mrs Randall, Mrs Fannie Farthing, attended, sharing in the milestone. Both born in Indiana, he in 1837 and she in 1834, they have resided in Ellensburg for 34 years.
In Nashville a youth presented ill then delivered a baby after being treated as a boy for years. A mother later revealed she dressed her daughter in boys clothing and raised her as a son, seeking to suppress natural gender.
In Huntington West Virginia on June 21 a man detonated dynamite inside his home killing two children and fatally burning their mother Mrs James Mongerrez. Domestic troubles cited as motive. The article notes a separate invitation to the Swedish Club annual midsummer picnic at Fortuna Park on Sunday June 23.
Chicago reports a possible extension of a convention into next week as Col. Harry New secures an option on the Coliseum through Saturday. Delegations renew leases and expect adjournment by Monday. Nome notes a fatal stroke to Dr. B. E. and concern over youth and aging appear in a medical ad.
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