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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1915

Page

3

Use Of Drugs In Seattle Ends As Federal Law Takes Effect

The Star reports that federal drug control began March 1, ending Seattle’s drug trade. Dealers face $2000 fines or two years prison. doctors must register numbers and keep records. Dr F B Whiting was fined $25 for fraudulent prescriptions. a jury acquitted Dick Harding of heroin sales.

Star Seattle Uncle Sam F. B. Whiting Cobb Building Whiting Alaska Gordon Dick Harding

City editors plan civic reform and ward meetings

In a newspaper office discussion, the editor reveals he bought the paper to place his brother as managing editor while aiming to help the city. Harry pledges money and civic support as Elrene and others consider local reform, education board changes, and women’s club involvement. To be continued tomorrow.

Symones Mr. Hatton Mollie Pat New York Mother Nora Harry Elrene Eliene

Pressure mounts to intervene as famine grows in Mexico City

Washington reports intense pressure from European diplomats and financial interests seeking U S intervention in Mexico. President Wilson remains firm noting no right to intervene in a friendly nation despite a worsening famine. Carranza faces calls to send food to Mexico City as crisis deepens.

Washington Mexico Mexico City Huerta United States Germany England Republc Ryan Wilson Americana Ien Carranza

Love letters form key part of trial in Centralia case

In Centralia on March , evidence centers on alleged letters by Dr. A C A Gaul to Anna Lee written while she was in Seattle. The cross examination Saturday failed to shake her testimony about the statutory charge. Prescott work begins on Knights of Pythias building at a cost of 10 000 dollars.

Centralia Prescott Wash Knights of Pythias Gertia McCoy Gertie

Overnight Relief For Constipation with Dr Caldwell’s Syrup

A home laxative tonic calms the congested bowels overnight. Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin is sold in drug stores and offered as a simple, mild remedy suitable for women, children, and the elderly. A free trial bottle is available by writing to Dr. W H Caldwell, 452 Washington Ave, Monticello, Texas.

Dr. Caldwells W Hn Caldwell Washington Monticello Tis

Villaflor Convicted of First Degree Murder

Serafino Villaflor was found guilty of first degree murder by a jury in Judge Gilliam's court after a three hour deliberation. He faces a life sentence in the penitentiary amid details of a hotel room killing tied to a plot with Lmuellle Goldy and Quong Chew.

Serafino Villaflor Gilliam Villaflor Lmuellle Goldy Villafior L. FE Oesear Quong Chew Fleht Milwaukee Goldy

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestion Relief

An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a harmless stomach remedy that relieves indigestion sour stomach and gas in five minutes. It claims the formula digests foods, cleanses intestines, and boosts appetite, with candy like taste and no need for laxatives.

Pape

Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Tonic Revealed

Grandmother’s remedy uses Sage Tea and Sulphur to restore dark glossy hair. A six cent Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound bottle is marketed as a ready to use tonic. Dampened through the hair, it claims to color evenly, remove dandruff and stop itching.

Wyeth

Baking Powder Biscuits Light as a Feather

Janet Metwensle Hill, editor at Boston Cooking School, urges trying the Baking Powder Biscuit recipe as a superior bread substitute. She claims the biscuits prove far ahead of ordinary baking powder blends and encourages readers to save the recipe for future use.

Hydra Janet Metwensle Hill The Boston Cooking School

Clemmer Plans Million Dollar Great Film House

James Clemmer of the Clemmer theatre announces associates aim to build a million dollar motion picture theatre north of Pikest district with 3 500 seats and new ways of presenting pictures. The project would rival New York’s Strand in elegance and comfort.

James Clemmer Clemmer Pikest Strand Theatre New York

The Perila of Pauline and related plays at Ye College

A program listing shows two part drama The Perila of Pauline and The Accusation, plus The Hermit's Secret and The Fat Girl's Romance. Also on the bill are Ye College Until Wednesday In the Heart of the Hills three parts with Mary Fuller A Girl of the Pines and Love and Spirits a spooky comedy. Monday only Washington Crew in Action.

Grand Opera House Levy Billie Ritchie Cleo Madison Pauline Heart of the Hills Mary Fuller

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