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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
6
Francis Ryan formerly chief chemist and metallurgist of the United States Metals Refining Co. arrives on the university campus to lead the electrometallurgical bureau. He recently earned a patent for recovering metals from smelter fumes and other waste substances.
August Mehlhorn, 75, a pioneer Seattle resident who built the first wharf on Lake Washington, died Wednesday at his home 109 West Highland Drive. He came to Seattle forty years ago. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1 30 PM at Bonney-Watson Co. chapel.
A historical verse depicts Benedict Arnold revisiting a political scene and recognizing a group of eleven figures he once faced. The poem contrasts his lone act of treachery with a gathered council of O'Gorman Vardaman Kirby Lane Norris La Follette Cummins Jones Works Stone Grenna Clapp and others as a symbolic rebuke.
Alda presents four Boston Grand Opera performances in Seattle at Moore Theatre. A chorus draws strong acclaim as Zenatello and Villani lead up to Faust with Maggie Teyte, Riccardo, and Maria Wienetzkaja featured among a star cast.
The state supreme court voided Superior Judge Dykeman’s ruling in the suit of John Davis & Co against Frederick Struve and Vincent D. Miller. The court held a finding of insolvency was needed and upheld the prior restraining order on Miller, sending the case back to superior court for merits. Attorney Vivian Carkeek represented the matter to Olympia.
The thirteenth semiannual King County District convention of the Degree of Honor of the A O U W will hold an all day session starting at 10 a m March 28 at A O U W hall Kirkland Washington Mrs Hazel Eldridge president will chair All members of other jurisdictions welcome
Portland, March 8. Earl O Buxton, cashier of the First National Bank of Forest Grove, is missing and feared murdered. He arrived Saturday with $2,000 of his own money to invest in a business.
Thirteen new draftsmen are wanted at the Bremerton navy yard to handle additional construction work. A former Butte policeman, Jacob C. Hakala, was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. Alaska territorial legislature remains in deadlock over control of this session. Gas fumes at a New York chemical factory fire overwhelmed 20 firemen with chlorine gas. Secretary of War Baker plans a visit to Alaska and other war department posts when conditions allow. J. W. Harry, 29, a fireman, was arrested on a forgery warrant issued October 18, 1916. Mercer Island road construction awarded to D. J. McLean for $15,167.42. Chas. Helmore charged with grand larceny for aiding in concealing a stolen auto. burglars steal $10 from Mrs. A. Russell at 711 Valley St. David Unwin fell, breaking his leg at Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Co. Prosecuting attorney cracks down on punch boards as illegal lotteries. The room of W. L. Stevens at 101% Pike St was entered. a Dalmer camera sensor was stolen.
Gov Lis ter proposes to veto a $9,000 appropriation for a governor mansion unless the money funds an examination of the state auditor's department. He notes the auditor's office has been examined in other departments but not since statehood.
A 7 5 cent bottle of Knowlton's Danderine is advertised to eliminate dandruff in ten minutes, stop itching, and make hair appear fuller and healthier with regular use. The ad urges women to apply the product with a cloth to each strand for immediate shine and a later boost of new hair growth.
The article claims rheumatism has no single cause or universal cure and notes varied results from treatments. It reports Dr W B Sebultae endorsing anti-kamala tablets as superior for rheumatic pain headaches and neuralgia and says they are available in any quantity.
A sport editor recounts a grand opera night at Moore arena, describing a burlesque stage with two rival dames in red and white, a loud audience, and a promoter Verd l linked to Verdun. He notes Seattle society women, a backstage referee, and a vaudeville boss reaction as he exits.
Olympia report says the lawyers' bill to bar corporations from practicing law failed in the house by 88 to 42. The measure, Senate Bill No. 190, aimed to stop corporations from soliciting legal business to file suits.
National Spiritualist association figure John Slater travels from California to lecture Sunday evening at 8 o clock in the Knights of Pythias hall.
A customer letter from Zeman Pharmacy in Kansas praises Dr Kilmer & Co Swamp Root as an effective kidney remedy. The note suggests customers buy in bulk, test the medicine, and report high satisfaction. It offers a sample bottle for ten cents and mentions available sizes and a kidney booklet.
The piece argues no standard baking powder contains alum and critiques competing brands. It explains key ingredients such as cream of tartar, phosphate, or sodium aluminium sulphate with Crescent Baking Powder highlighted as a modern option. It cites authorities on safety and notes Crescent’s claimed superiority in wholesomeness and purity.
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