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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1916

Page

2

Poindexter Probes Bremerton Navy Yard War In Washington

Washington March 11 Humphrey faces questions over a proposed Navy Yard improvement. Poindexter cites an authoritative $2 065 million cost estimate and pushes a funding bill while Humphrey presses a $600 000 appropriations plan. The clash centers on Puget Sound yard battleship construction potential and political maneuvering.

Washington Humphrey Puget Sound Navy Yard Puget Sound Yard United States Naval Affairs Committee Poindexter Sam Navy Josephus Naval Affairs Combe Jary Innent Navy Yard Naval Committee Senate Humphreys

Indigestion Remedy Promoted With Jad Salts Cure

An article outlines indigestion from excess stomach acid and endorses Jad Salts as a preventive measure. It describes symptoms such as belching sour food, heartburn, and gas, and claims Jad Salts neutralizes acid, relieves discomfort, and promotes digestive juices.

USA

GOLD MEDAL Haem Oil Capsules Ad

An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules claiming back pain relief and lasting effect. It emphasizes purity, Holland origin, government charter, and availability in 2c, 10c, and $1.00 packages with pharmacist approval. It warns against imitation products.

Haarlem Eure Y of Holland Neterisada House of Holland Thia

Turks to surrender Trebizond with little resistance

Petrograd dispatches say Trebizond will be surrendered by the Turks with minimal fighting. Big guns in the harbor district are dismantled and valuables removed as the Russian vanguard nears within a day. The Slav fleet harasses retreating Turks, shelling roads along the shore.

Petrograd Ile Trebizond Tulla Turka

Old Politician Fred E. Kelly Found Dead

The body of Fred E. Kelly was found in his room with carbolic acid beside him. Detectives believe he died by his own hand Thursday. He leaves a widow and three children in California. Kelly once ran saloons in Georgetown and was known in old political circles.

Fred E. Kelly California Kelly Georgetown

Schumann Quintet to Play at YMCA Sunday Mass Meeting

The Schumann quintet will perform at the YMCA Saturday night and again at the Sunday club mass meeting at 3 oclock Sunday afternoon. Rev Robert B Pretlow pastor of the Friends church will speak on Preparedness outlining the Quaker stance on war and peace.

Schumann Robert B. Pretlow Friends’ Church Pretlow

Alaska Steamers Leave Seattle with 186 Cannery Workers

Steamers bound for Alaska carried 186 cannery workers out of Seattle Saturday morning marking the first spring rush to the Northern banks.

Seattle

Scout speeds up girls learning first aid with guides

Miss Agnes Baden Powell founder of the Guide movement says girls will gain honor courage and confidence similar to boys. The movement has 12 000 guides in Great Britain teaching cooking camping nursing bandages splints and life-saving skills for fires drownings and gas poisoning.

Scout Movement Fidence Agnes Baden- Powell England Great Britain

Poets to Hold Sway Next Week Contest Briefs

Circle circles announce a poetry contest for Circlettes with a four to ten line original poem. Uncle Jack offers a dollar prize to the best entry from a boy or girl. Submissions must be in by 9 PM Friday. poems arriving after will be barred.

Uncle Jack Chelette

City council to authorize water trucks purchase

An ordinance will be introduced at Monday's council meeting giving the board of public works authority to spend 3600 dollars for four one ton auto trucks for the water department. The rest of the text includes product ads and stray lines.

Board of Public Works Authority Water Department

Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Aid to Constipation

Feel Young warns against harsh laxatives and promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild, natural aid. The vegetable compound with olive oil eases bowels without pain, aiming for gradual relief. Boxes cost 10c or 26c. available from all druggists.

Will Put His Coin in the Bank Essay Prize

Egbert Wilson of Seattle wins for a short essay on saving money. He describes saving nearly $300 over five years in a home savings bank to fund college and start a business, stressing thrift as essential to national and home life.

Egbert Wilson Seattle Jack Mfe

Honor Mention list of Circleites with essays praised

A partial honor roll highlights several Circleites whose essays Uncle Jack deemed worthy. Names include Catherine Randall from Ferndale Nellie Morgan of 419 N 68th St Harold Hendrickson at 3706 W 12th Catherine Morrison from Stillwater Selma Johnson of Monroe Hester Eastman 1909 Minor Ave Albert Johnson Monroe and Leona Chase 6740 27th Ave N W.

Uncle Jack Catherine Randall Ferndale Wash Nellie Morgan N. 68Th St Harold Hendrickson W. 12Th Et Catherine Morrison Stillwater Selma Johnson Monroe Hester Eastman Minor Ave Albert Johnson Leona Chase 27Th Ave

W H Moore May Head Council In City Reorganization

City council members plan a quiet caucus to appoint new leaders after March 20 vote. W H Moore is favored for the presidency with Haas Hesketh and Fitzgerald among possible contenders.

W. H. Moore Haas Hesketh Fitzgerald Hanna Thomson Landy Judge Moore Judiciary Erickson City Utilities Committee Dale Haag Public Safety

Thanks to The Star for support of Seattle Jewish relief

The Seattle Jewish Relief committees express deep appreciation to The Star for its interest and good work in aiding the Seattle Committee for Relief of Jewish War Sufferers and their recent funds campaign. Signed BK. Rosenberg chairman and J. C. Lang finance committee.

the Star The Seattle Jewish Relief Committees Star Seattle Committee For BK. Rosenberg Seattle Jewish Relief Committee

Senator Henry G. Davis Dies at 93 in Washington

Henry Gaseaway Davis, 93, former West Virginia senator and 1904 Democratic vice presidential candidate, died in Washington after a brief illness. He left an estate valued at about 30 million dollars.

Washington Henry Gaseaway Davis West Virginia

Blichfeldt Sued for Divorce After Alleged December Strike

Margaret Blichfeldt files for divorce from John Blichfeldt owner of Standard Sash and Door Co asserting he struck her on December 27 and that she was forced to pull their son from school to support the family.

John Blichfeldt The Standard Sash & Door Co Margaret Blichfeldt

Woman at Columbus raid remembered in Kirkland

Mrs C C Parks long recalled as the press relay figure Susie Groeg daughter of a local rancher and wife of the Columbus Courier editor. A classified ad offers a seven pass car six cylinder to offset room and board for a couple seeking a home.

Mra. C J. M Care Star

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Bremerton Sen. Poindexter F. M. Kerry Trebizond Second Avenue Seneca Street Kitty Gordon By E. Phillips Oppenheim Rupert of Hentzau J. W. Grove Dr. Edwards Will Bull Bros AIN Grinding J. Budd Lanch Hollywood Pike J. C. Lang Dexter Horton Trust and Savings Bank Dexter Horton National Bank of Seattle Dexter Horton Trust and Savings Bank Second and Cherry Seattle, Wash Sen. Davis Blichfeldt Kirkland Beecham Zemeo Cleveland DR. L. RB. Clank State Dental Board Il. R. Clark Regal Dental Offices de. Tl. W. Clark Third Ave N. W. Cor Thira and Union Cherry Eugene Levy Mgr Coxes the Stroud Baby Violet DE Bars Orville Reeder Frank Daniels Mr. Jack Lto Sp. m
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