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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1915

Page

5

Aged Seattle Lawyer Faces Disbarment Proceedings

After 46 years in practice, 27 in Seattle, 69 year old John H. Allen stands accused on three counts of financial impropriety. Judge Albertson orders his appearance to answer charges of moral turpitude and mismanagement of client funds amid a storm of personal and professional setbacks.

Tice Seattle John H. Allen Albertson W. G McLaren Seattle Bar Association Allen Mexico Walter B. Allen Jay €. Allen Anna Victor John J. McDonald Luella P. Kennedy R. J. English Supreme Court Florence Simmons C. F P. Magaha Heira

Bon Marche Show Promotes New Spring Window Displays

The Bon Marche fashion display features two city blocks of spring window scenes. Belgian blue taffeta frocks with matching hats, putty shades with floral backdrops, battleship gray outfits, and silken fabrics evoke historic charm. The Bon Marche show opens Monday and runs through Wednesday.

Hon Marche Hel Paradise

Planning the Back Yard Garden for Beginners

The guide outlines garden planning for a small back yard 60240 feet and simple tools. It advises northward placement for tall crops and recommends crop succession, bed growing, and grouping by harvest times. It lists four essential tools and pricing for two rakes hoes and a small trowel.

Advice on marriage, work, and motherhood in hard times

A mother contemplates leaving her drinking husband to support her two children while a young girl laments loneliness and yearns for marriage. An advisor counsels focusing on children's welfare, suggests self-development, and urges mature, respectful responses to older boys.

Governor to Hold Three Hearings Monday

Governor Sister will convene three public hearings Monday on bills that may be vetoed. One covers an insurance bill shifting burden of proof to the insured in disputes, another opposes the McGuire bill allowing sale of university lands without regents approval led by Judge Dykeman of Seattle, and the third examines a warehouse measure excluding hay from inspection.

Olympia Gov Sister McGuirre Dykeman Seattle Alumni Association

Missionary Lays Plans for Seattle Stop on Continental Tour

Campbell White secretary of the Jaymans Missionary movement an international group will spend Sunday and Monday in Seattle on a tour of the continent He is visiting 100 American cities in preparation for conventions In Seattle he will address the First United Presbyterian Church Sunday night and the Ministers federation at Plymouth Church Monday

Campbell White Jaymans Missionary Movement Seattle Portland White First United Presbyterian Church 14Th Ave E. Spring St Plymouth Church Ministers’ Federation

Attorney F W Burnett Dies at 64 Former Lincoln Firm Member

Los Angeles reports the death of F W Burnett aged 64 a prominent attorney once with a Lincoln founded law firm formerly of Illinois. He was known for his legal career and ties to historic colleagues.

Los Angeles F. W Burnett Illinois Abraham Lincoln

Danderine Claim Against Dandruff Lures Shoppers

Advert says take a 20 cent bottle of Danderine at any drug store and rub into the scalp. By morning, most of the dandruff will disappear and two or three applications will stop itching and prevent hair loss.

Puget Sound Turkey Honored in Salmon Day Celebration

Thousands joined Seattle in Sal mon day festivities celebrating Puget Sound turkey and salmon products. Hotels steamboats and shops showcased salmon dishes and displays. Gov Aster Mayor Gill and others attended a banquet at the Washington hotel hosted by the Transportation club for Puget Sound packers.

Seattle Puget Sound Ucts Chamber of Commerce Col. H. W Hardt

Execution tale in Mexico City reported by Washington

Washington reports that the men who murdered John B. McManus have been executed by order of Gen. Zapatista. Mexico City remains quiet with Zapata soldiers patrolling as representations seek release of 500 imprisoned priests and request Villa intervention.

Washington John B. McManus Mexico City Zapatala Zapata Villa

Sutton Gets Chair Olympia Education Commission

Senator W. J. Button of Cheney was elected temporary chairman of the commission to investigate the state’s educational institutions. Formal organization will occur in June when the law takes effect. Other members include Senators Imus and Boner and Representatives Zednick Timblin and Brown.

Olympia W. J. Button Cheney Imus and Boner Zednick Timblin Brown

Central Hotel replaces American on Fourth Ave Westlake

New management has taken over the American hotel at Fourth avenue and Westlake and will operate it under the name Central hotel. The property has been thoroughly renovated and will be run as a first class hostelry.

American Hotel Fourth Ave Westlake Central Hotel

Chamber Chamberers Gather at Butler Grill

Nearly 300 Chamber of Commerce members meet Friday at the Butler grill. Judge Burke serves as speaker. Empress theatre manager Hronson provides Seattle films for the event.

Chamber of Commerce Butler Grill Judge Burke Seattle Hronson Empress Theatre

Fire destroys home on East Prospect

J. H. Jordan of 2412 East Prospect returned from a family outing to find his house in ashes. The blaze started from furnace sparks and caused an estimated loss of 4000 dollars.

J. H. Jordan East Prospect At

Liner Montrose Ashore Off West African Coast

The Canadian Pacific liner Montrose, a 7270 ton four stack steamship built in 1897, lies ashore on a Portugal bank near Mbura Senegal. She is sending wireless calls for help as Captain GS Webster coordinates. The vessel was commandeered as a British troop ship at the war’s start and may be returning from South Africa or bound for Portuguese colonies.

Bordeaux Montrose Portugal Bank Mbura Senegal Africa GS. Webster South Africa

Wilson appoints Rosborough post master in Oakland

The recess appointment of Joseph J Rosborough as Oakland California postmaster was made today by President Wilson in Washington. The action names Rosborough to oversee mail operations in Oakland amid the administration’s rapid staffing.

Washington Joseph J Rosborough Oakland Cal Wilson

Railroads abolish switching charger on Interstate traffic

108 Angeles March 13 Rail roads announced abolishment of switching charger on Interstate traffic saving Los Angeles merchants 100000 dollars.

Angeles Los Angeles

Season of the Year Like Best Story Contest

Uncle Jack announces a Tireleites short story contest with a one dollar prize. Entries must be titled The Season of the Year Like Best and be signed with name and address. Open to ages up to 16, with entries due by 3 pm Friday.

Tireleites

Boys Meet Again at United American Garden Meet

A special committee meeting of the United American Garden association was held in the Hippodrome basement on Wednesday. Committee duties were discussed and Uncle Jack invites Circlettes to join by sending their names. Dues are five cents a month.

The United American Garden Association Hippodrome Jack

Scout Is a Hero In Trenton Medal Bestowed

John C. Connemore of Trenton New Jersey received a public medal for saving a fellow Scout from drowning in a small stream near Trenton. The act highlighted Scout courage and community service within the local youth association.

John C. Connemore Trenton N. J

Cascarets Offer Safer Liver Cleanse Than Calomel

Advert says replace dangerous calomel with Cascarets to start the liver and bowels, easing bilious headaches and constipation without griping or sickness.

Grover Cleveland School Teaches Thrift With Quick Morning Bank

Washington pupils at the Grover Cleveland public school save in a school bank open fifteen minutes in the morning and afternoon. The minimum deposit is ten cents, and both girls and boys participate, learning early thrift and financial habits.

Bankers of the Future Grover Cleveland Washington, D. C Thrift Frank Baxter Alvin Ruggles

Faithful Turn From Worldly Pleasures Sermon

Rev M A Matthews urged men to reject the pleasures of sin and adopt a life of service at First Presbyterian as revival continues. A Christian workers meeting open to all faiths is planned for Sunday with daily afternoon and evening services next week.

M. A. Matthews First Presbyterian Church

Germans Advance Upon Przasnysz Warfront

March 13 dispatch says German outposts lie within four miles of Przasnysz and artillery is being moved for a new bombardment. The Russian defense in Poland is described as holding at few points while Germany awaits reinforcements from Manila for a possible general assault.

Petrograd Praanasys War Office Poland Miana

Contestants Fill Week's Prize Pool in Ferndale Prompt

About 75 Cirleites competed in a Gertrude Klander suggested contest. Gow of 312 82d Ave North was chosen for the surprise prize. Other correct responders include David Michel Wenatchee Mary Reilly Perndale Clara Barstow Frances Hell Leroux Clyde Chaussee Enomeclaw Esther Nelson La Conner Ada Westhy Helen Driscoll Erickson Dotree Thyra Con Fett Mary O Nell Bothell Dorothy Hnittnger Gerald Drennen and Alec's listed answers span master after done one chair hair skate kate twine wine.

Gertrude Klander Ferndale Gow Ave North Lst David Michel Wenatchee Mary Reilly Perndale Clara Barstow 10Th Ave Frances Hell 48Th Ave Leroux Clyde Chaussee Enomeclaw Esther Uncle Jack Alec

Portland Children Start City Beauty Planting Drive

School children in Portland Oregon join a gardening effort to beautify the city with plans to plant flowers widely. They describe it as a City Beauty movement and aim to spread greenery across neighborhoods and parks.

Portland Ore

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules promotion

An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a time honored Holland remedy for liver kidney and bladder issues. It claims 200 years of history, modern capsule form, and benefits for meat eaters, with a money back guarantee and Owl Drug Co. as seller.

Stordy Ditch Haarlem Holland Mei Wright Owl Drug Co

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