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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1917
Page
8
Auburn University student Dan Hart who was sued by L J Abraham of Auburn for 536 dollars over potatoes sold last summer can continue in the university after Judge Dykeman dismissed the suit. The judge ruled Hart's spuds were marketable and not cow potatoes.
Seven petitions bearing 500 signatures urge Oregon Senator Harry Lane to resign over his stance on the armed ship bill, accusing him of humiliating the state. petitions head to Washington today.
The article notes a threatened nationwide railroad strike looming again with Adamson eight hour law in mind. Brotherhood leaders meet railroad heads in New York and pledge no strike if war breaks out. They warn any strike would be called off instantly and emphasize labor will not seek victory through misfortune.
Organized labor in Washington endorsed universal military service. The American Federation of Labor and about 400,000 railway workers subscribed to the doctrine, announced in a 2400 word pamphlet issued by the labor council led by Samuel Gompers after a day and a half meeting.
United States board of mediation and conciliation plans a final push to settle the renewed clash between the Big Four railroad brotherhoods and the railroads after prior failure to avert a breach. The move was disclosed by United Press.
Dr. D. Barnes, Seattle physician, who went to Honolulu six years ago with Mrs. Barnes, returned to Seattle visiting friends and relatives.
Dr James lauds Nuxated Iron as a safe effective form of organic iron that quickly improves strength, energy and endurance. He cites patient anecdotes and urges two five grain tablets thrice daily after meals for two weeks to test gains, with endorsements from Drs Bauer Wallace and King. The makers guarantee results or money back, noting it is not a patent medicine and is widely prescribed. Available at Owl Drug, Kartell Drug, Swiften Pharmacy and other druggists.
Testimony recounts cash register used to grease wheels and money disputes involving Fred and Logan Billingsley. Witness Hatton detailed an evening visit to the Planters hotel scene with Poolman and Peyner name references, an argument over money, and a dinner with the Billingsleys at Gerald's.
The piece stresses updated methods and warns neglect of dental health as criminal. It advises checkups every four months by experts to remove tartar from the base of the teeth.
Consul Frost reports Storstad torpedoed after signaling Belgian relief mission. Survivors faced a brutal sea battle with three boats lost, sole American John Roy Christian saved. Folio, a Cunard liner, sunk off Waterford with Dr W C Core among survivors.
President Wilson received a letter from the railroad brotherhood leaders stating that no strike will be called on the nation’s great railroad systems in the event of war. The message, dated March 13, was delivered while Washington was informed.
Hatton, the bookkeeper, testifies that the Day and Night drug store kept books in back room and that papers were not destroyed. He recalls partial conversations about a $1000 given to a clergyman and admits involvement as bookkeeper in the unlawful occupation. He names Vanderveer as a known contact and says he met him in the store.
At the Pantages theatre this week the Bachelor Dinner headlines as the Yeadiine act, a gay and wet dinner in honor of a youth on his wedding eve with lively music. Also on the bill are Patricola Queen of Song The Black Sheep two colored comedians Tabor and Green Ed Price and pals Samayoa in cloud swing and Mrs. Vernon Castle in Patria a movie
The state board of examiners in Seattle warns barbers to post registration cards where customers can see them or face prosecutions for wilful disobedience. The board plans three days of examinations at the Maynard baths in Seattle, with 90 barbers to be examined.
President Wilson, weakened by a grippe, remained in bed under a doctor's orders. He nevertheless conferred briefly with Senator Martin, the Democratic floor leader, and Secretary Lansing.
Fire smoldering for ten years at the Leonard mine near Butte Montana flared again and caused a temporary halt at West Colusa and Tramway mines. One miner died and others were partly suffocated by fumes in the copper property of the Anaconda company.
A rooted herbal medicine praised as dependable for women’s ailments. The product is described as non injurious, physician prescribed, and proven by thousands of testimonials, with broad public approval and no unfavorable claims.
Advert describes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable compound with olive oil. Claims include improved skin tone, pink complexion, bright eyes, and buoyancy, saying it acts on the liver and bowels, starts bile, eases constipation, with no dangerous after effects. Sold by druggists in 10c and 25c boxes. Take one or two nightly for results.
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