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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1914

Page

2

National Piano Sale Slashes Prices at Seattle Rooms

Eastern factories unload best grades of player pianos with cuts to $110 $195 $395 and higher end models. D W Mas, local manager, says big discounts plus free music rolls and easy monthly terms are offered to families in Seattle at the National Piano Manufacturers salesrooms near 823 Third Avenue.

Seattle Third Avenue Marton Edison Street D. W Mas Bao National Piano Manu Avenue Madison

Astonish Seattle Quick Results Prompts Curative Mixture

A Seattle report notes astonishment over a simple mixture of buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients promoted by Adler ka. It claims the preparation cures "foul matter" and relieves constipation and stomach gas after a single dose with speedy action. Swift's pharmacies at 235 Broadway sell the product.

Seattle Ettis Swift Fiav Broadway

President Wilson Presses Congress to Repeal Panama Tolls

President Wilson, addressing a joint session in Washington, urges repeal of the Panama Canal toll exemption for coastwise American ships. He argues the policy harms the economy, violates the 1901 treaty with Great Britain, and calls for a voluntary withdrawal from a position widely questioned.

Congress Panama Canal Washington Big Ditch Wilson America Great Britain United States

Williams Treatment claims to cure uric acid disorders

An advertisement touts the Williams Treatment as effective for kidney and bladder issues, rheumatism, and uric acid troubles. It offers a free 32 dose bottle if readers mail their name and address, plus a forwarded distribution expense, and promises renewal bottles by parcel post with no obligation.

Williams Neir DD Williame Omy

Chiropractic cure offered for wide range of ailments

A promoter claims ninety percent of ailments can be cured through chiropractic care. He asserts nerve pressure relief and improved circulation restore health, inviting readers to discuss rheumatic and digestive issues, kidney problems, appendicitis, or other ailments with free examination and diagnosis.

Policeman Charged With Burglary in Eugene

In Eugene Oregon on March 6 a warrant was sworn charging police officer F. E. McCune with burglary. He allegedly stole two bottles of prune brandy seized in a raid.

Eugene, Or F. E. McCune

Alonzo Haines Dies by Own Hand in Olympia

Alonzo Haines, 48, longtime Olympia resident, reportedly died by suicide yesterday. He is survived by a widow and one daughter.

Olympia Alonzo Haines

How to Grow Long Beautiful Hair

Simple home recipe claims to stop hair loss and spur growth. Mix bay hum, Barbo Compound, glycerine in water and rub into scalp two to three times weekly. Advert says it darkens gray hair, softens texture, and costs little, with cases of four to five inches growth in months.

First Use of Resinol Ends Terrible Eczema Itch

Miss Ethel Scott of Milstead Georgia recounts eight years of eczema spreading from a small area to her hands and says Resinol Soap and Ointment relieved the itch and burning after the first application and cured her in a week. Doctors have prescribed Resinol for skin troubles for nineteen years and druggists offer trial sizes from Dept. 2-A Resinol Baltimore Maryland.

Ethel Scott Milatead Baltimore

Official Vote Figures for City Officials and Corporate Counsel

Official vote totals list candidates Trenholme Bradford Brown Carroll Haven and Haven with varied tallies. City Comptroller figures show Carroll and Haven leading totals, while other names appear with lower counts across multiple positions.

Bill Trenholme Corporation Counsel Bradford Brown Carroll Haven

Mies Jean Young Promotes Eugenic Marriage Aim

Cleveland March 5 Jean Young declares she is ready to be the eugenic mother of healthy children. She states love will come if two perfectly healthy persons unite in marriage and cites fewer health problems as a path to harmony.

Norway Pines Fu Wayne Cleveland, O Mies Jean Young Anya Mies Young

Carranza Inquiry Begins in Benton Case at Juarez

Gen Carranza’s Benton case inquiry opens preliminaries in Juarez with the investigating committee. A parallel probe into Gustav Bauch, the American arrested as a spy, continues amid rumors of his death, despite Villa’s claim of release. Seventy minor civil officers arrived with records and set up at the customs house.

EL Paso Carranza Benton Case Juarez Gustav Bauch Villa Customs Hapae

Common User Clause Sought in New Franchises by Port Authority

The water front railway conditions may change if the port commission prevails in current plans. Attorney Harold Preston was instructed to appear before the charter revision committee to push a common user clause in future franchises. The clause would grant the port commission the right to operate trains over these lines.

Port Commission Harold Preston

Answer to Prayer in Walla Walla Adventist Meeting

J H Evans, leading Adventist, says Chinese convert faith leads to more answered prayers and foretells a rising world power. He cites miracles in China as frequent due to the faith of converts during the Adventists’ convention in Walla Walla.

Walla Walla J. H. Evans Tie Cald China

Moore Leads In Vote For Freeholders

Official returns show Ira D. Landy the municipal ownership candidate leading Norman Abrame by 765 for one two year council term Ivindy and Allen Dale to join Hes keth Erickson and MPitegerald re elected Fifteen freeholders were elected to revive the city charter led by Judge W H Moore with 26 018 votes Dr J B Eagleson 20 918 A V Boullion 19 464 F Blaine 17 277 Thomas H Bolton 15 609 W M Calhoun 15 629 W P Trim bie 14 606 Rev W A Major 14 456 O I Thorgrimson 14 443 Josiah Collins 13 968 T H Lippy 13 047 J C Kellogg 12 816 Charles W Doyle 12 520 Elmer B Todd 12 270 C J Erickson 11 622 Propositions for Salmon Bay and Central waterfront bonds passed by about two to one while Lake Cushman bonds failed to reach 60 percent and are deemed defeated.

Ira D. Landy Norman Abrame Ivindy Allen Dale Hesketh Erickson Mpitegerald W. H. Moore J. B. Eagleson A. V. Boullion F. Blaine Thomas H. Bolton W. M. Calhoun W. P. Trimbie Rev. W. A. Major O. I. Thorgrimson Josiah Collins T. H. Lippy J. ¥. C. Kellogg Charles W. Doyle Elmer EB. Todd C. J. Erickson Salmon Bay Central Lake Cushman

Fire destroys home as volunteers strike over chief appointment

South Bend reports a fire yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs Hall causing $3000 in damage. The volunteer fire crew refused to respond due to a dispute over appointing a chief and night marshal.

Squth Bend Hall

Imorality Charge Brought Against Judge Wright

Washington March 5 Federal Judge Imniel Thew Wright faces a 24 count impeachment indictment filed by Wade H. Cooper president of the United States Bank of Washington. Cooper alleges improper conduct including favors from attorneys and undue familiarity with divorce clients. Wright denies the charges.

Washington, D. C Imniel Thew Wright Wade H. Cooper United States Bank of Washington Cooper Judge Wright Washington Washington Railway & Electric Company New York Corporation Wright President Gompers A. F. of L

He Likes Peace After War Zone Inspection

Henry D. Blackwood special deputy collector of customs favors Seattle over California ports after a recent inspection tour. He returned from a war zone and said the bullet punctured line has no charms for him.

Henry D. Blackwood California Seattle

Case Shingle and Lumber Co Resumes Operations

Raymond March 26 After a ten day shutdown the Case Shingle and Lumber Co resumed operations with a crew of new union labor in Raymond.

Raymond Case Shingle and Lumber Co

Berquette22 Killed at Hammond Lumber Camp

Centralia report says T Berquette aged 22 recently married was killed yesterday at the Hammond Lumber company camp in Oak Point. Details on the incident were not disclosed. Local authorities investigated the scene.

Centralia

Cascarets promise relief for constipation and indigestion

A vintage ad touts Cascarets to relieve headaches biliousness and sour stomach. It claims the product cleanses undigested food and excess bile, eases gas and constipation, and leaves users feeling cheerful by morning with a 10 cent box from any drug store. It also urges parental use for children.

Port Commission Takes Over West Seattle Ferry Holdings

The port commission begins legal proceedings to acquire West Seattle ferry holdings and extend service from 6 PM to midnight to improve accommodations. New landings will be built at Colman and West Seattle docks. no opposition is expected.

West Seattle Port Commission Bay West

Cure for Rapture: Free Book and Appliance Offer

Advertised cure promises instant relief from “Rapture” with an illustrated book and appliance. Offers free coupon, trial, letters from patients, and pricing details, urging readers to mail today to judge the effectiveness.

Brooks Recognizes Brooks Rupture Appliance

Jamiss A. Britton of Bethlehem Pa writes from 80 Spring St praising the Brooks Rupture Appliance. He claims six years of rupture trouble ended after using the device and recommends it to friends and strangers alike.

Jamiss A. Britton Spring St Bethlehem, Pa Jansen St Dubuque Iowa Brooks Marshall Mich R Andrew Eggenderger

Confederate Veteran Cured by Appliance

A letter from Commerce Georgia reports a Confederate veteran named Sam restored to health and able to plow and perform heavy work after using a certain Appliance. The writer claims the device cured a previously terrible condition observed before its use.

Commerce Brooke Sam

Appliance Cures at Long Last Says Satisfied Users

Letters praise a medical device’s efficacy from diverse readers. H Db Banks at 68 years credits the appliance for cure after three years in Keekles Artillery Oglethorpe Co. C Brooks Marshall Mich and M Patterson Akron Ohio report successful relief for a boy after trying other remedies.

Keekle Oglethorpe Co H. Db. Banks Mr. C. BE Brooks Marshall Mich M. Patterson Main St Akron

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