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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1917
Page
8
University zoology department head Professor Trevor argues the German carp could bolster the empire’s war effort as a vital food resource amid wartime shortages. His analysis emphasizes carp as a renewable supply for Germany’s population and armed forces.
Beacon Hill runs fifteen jitney buses to ease transport after Dearborn Street Bridge collapse. Local residents report fewer pedestrians and faster trips as service starts to cover the disrupted route.
Charles Edward Russell argues that Germany aims to draw Russia, Japan, Mexico, and Britain into a vast autocratic bloc against democracies. He cites a Russia Japan alliance, German influence over Russia, and German plans to dominate world markets, urging U.S. action to preserve democratic principles.
United Press report from Havana says James W. Gerard former ambassador to Berlin will reach U S soil by nightfall and report to President Wilson at the earliest moment. He withheld public statements on Zimmermann plot and Germany's Mexico and Japan intrigues while in Berlin.
A historical article reports on a declassified document attributed to German diplomacy outlining plans to provoke unrest in North Africa and Russia to wear down enemies. It emphasizes strategic manipulation, a centralized leadership by political agents, and the aim to protect and expand German influence amid wartime tensions.
The opening night of the Congregation Bikur Cholum’s bazaar drew crowds with eye catching concessions and tempting prices. Police oversight was provided by the Menorah society, a group of University of Washington students, while Professor Wagner’s orchestra performed music described as appetizing.
In Brooklyn New York a mother and daughter report relief from chronic back pain and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The daughter Meta Tiedemann says the remedy helped her as it did her mother and urges others to try it. The advertisement invites readers to write for confidential advice to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.
The March 12 cyclone devastated Newcastle Indiana, destroying 500 homes and causing over a million dollars in damage. 26 bodies recovered as martial law halted movement. 50 doctors treated the injured and relief pours in from many cities. Mayor J Lebb Watkins lost nearly everything.
Washington March 12 The Supreme Court again failed to materialize a decision in the Adamson eight hour law case with no ruling issued today.
Washington March 12 The Supreme Court refused a hearing to Thomas R. Sheridan president of the First National Bank of Roseburg Oregon. He was convicted of misappropriation of funds belonging to depositors David Hull and Laura Verrell.
An old time beauty remedy Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound is advertised to darken faded gray hair naturally. The ad claims the product, available in drug stores for 50 cents, makes hair look darker and glossy after simple daily application.
Zemo promises a clear complexion by removing pimples blackheads eczema and ringworm. A 25 cent bottle or dollar larger size is offered by The K W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio. The antiseptic liquid is described as clean penetrating non greasy and affordable per application.
Three dead and fifty injured are reported after a tornado swept through Cincinnati last night. The storm hit Mount Lookout Hyde Park Red Bank and East End suburban districts. Victim Olimer Glenn a capitalist died when his house collapsed and burned. housekeeper Miss Daisy Holmes was seriously hurt.
F A Lombard of the county treasurer's office was shot and grazed on the right side while washing a car near the old court house. An unknown man approached, asked how long Lombard was in for, then fired and fled.
PORT ANGELES March 12 Jack Martin, under a whisky permit, assaulted one man named Iinttin and three others, then seized a gun to spark a rebellion in Forks a town 60 miles west. Sheriff Bishop arrived hours later to find the village quiet aside from Martin sleeping by a telephone pole.
Professor Robert E. Rose of the University of Washington Chemistry Department authored an article titled Chemistry of Wood Decay in the Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry for March. It initiates a planned series by Doctor Rose.
Washington D C is hit by a long threatened street car strike after a patriotic appeal postponed action from March 5. Secretary Wilson failed to mediate between Washington Railway and Electric Co officials and about 1000 workers, with 16 major traction yards affected.
Bremerton March 12 The keel of the O-2 submarine for which the navy yard has the contract will be laid in about a month. Construction waits for a machinery part from the East that conveys keel plates to the ways.
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