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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1917
Page
6
The notice outlines cooperative terms during high living costs. It lists options such as 10.00 down, 12.50 down, 300.00, 15.00 down, and continued added to account policy. Patrons may select seasonable articles like a Gas Range, Refrigerator, GoCart, Lawn Mower, Garden Tools, and have them adjusted to their current account.
In La Grande Oregon on March 14 several suspects are held after Billy Eng, an American born Chinese, was shot dead near the post office while chased by a suspected assailant. The slayer fled to Hip Sing headquarters and may threaten Chinese expulsion. Mrs George was struck by a stray bullet in the ankle but is not seriously hurt.
Advertisement promotes Mig's Cream Balm and Ely's Dream Balm as instant relief for congested nostrils and stuffed head from colds or catarrh. It claims the antiseptic cream penetrates air passages, soothes inflamed membranes, and cures headaches and snuffling.
Relations between the state department and Swiss Minister Ritter acting for Germany remain strained. Ritter cannot present a German request to amend the Prussian treaty of 1798 to Secretary Lansing, who is repeatedly unavailable.
President Wilson asks Congress for an extraordinary session to consider defense measures including universal military training. He and War Secretary Baker urge public input as newspapers show mixed support for compulsory service. Senator Chamberlain plans to reintroduce a universal service bill to push for action.
FE Victor Smith of the University of Washington zoology department and Thomas G Thompson report Lake Union water remains unfit for household purposes due to excess salt content. Additional tests planned for Lake Washington.
On January 7 1915 the State Medical Board revoked Dr J Eugene Jordan’s license after ruling an ad claiming cures was false. In Superior Court Judge French found the ad not grossly untrue and not involving moral turpitude, restoring the license amid testimony of cured patients and respected witnesses. Dr Jordan operates from the Mutual Life Building First and Yesler.
Beattie cites a case from 1916 praising Dr J Eugene Jordan who avoided surgery to cure tubercular abscesses on the neck and arm. He warns there are many Doctors Jordans in Seattle and gives the full name and address of Dr J Eug ene Jordan at 619 First Avenue with hours. Consultation is free and weekly Star notices highlight cures.
The Algonquin, an unarmed American Star Line steamer, was torpedoed on March 12 with 23 American crew members saved. Cargo from Swift & Co valued about 1 million dollars. ship valued at 400 thousand. Four crewmen released February 17. war bonuses paid. Also notes NOMAN FEUSIER's accidental gunshot during a Wilkes Players production.
The Grote Rankin Company showcases a Monarch range display in Seattle with a large map and pins marking owner locations. After five thousand tacks, organizers could not add more, though seven thousand monarch owners remain listed. A book of twelve thousand Seattle Monarch owners is also featured.
Testimony from citizens deputies continued in the Thomas Tracy trial over the Jefferson Heard killing. Judge W P Bell of Everett, a former prosecuting attorney and official, faced questions about ethics and statements to Seattle lawyer Jerry Finch. The cross examination highlighted Bell’s ties to logging firms and stance on a shingle weavers strike. Charles Tucker described dock events and a shooting, with Vanderveer’s cross questioning detailed. Tucker admitted no investigation into reports about the Wanderer incident and spoke of alleged beatings at Beverly park.
Spokane judge declares carrying a personal supply of whisky into Washington state is not a dry law violation if the liquor was lawfully obtained and for personal use. The ruling emphasizes that intent and source govern legality.
W A Thompson of 4606 West Brandon left his car in gear and it rolled over him. He was badly cut and bruised and taken to city hospital after escaping a collision with a street car moments earlier.
The National Canners' Association offered $20,000 annually for three years to fund Harvard University researchers investigating food poisoning. The announcement was made in Cambridge Massachusetts on March 14.
Unitedress Staff Correspondent reports from the field that Bapaume appears doomed if the citadel falls before week’s end. German retirement may extend across a wider area as Loupart wood fights end and British forces advance toward the Bapaume line.
Paris dispatch reports another sweeping French victory with advances south of St Mihiel. The war office says French forces captured Romainville farm and penetrated four points up to the second lines of the enemy between the Meuse and Apremont, imprisoning many.
Victor Putnam of the city police squad shattered a cafe on First and Madison with a 1 a.m. assault that left fixtures and stock valued at 30 000 dollars in splinters. Bartender F Corbett and cigar stand clerk McGinnis were present. liquor was found behind the bar and in the stand. The Alberta cafe was owned by Spence Thompson of Seattle sporting men.
An official report describes British attacks between Achiet Le Petit and Bucquoy without artillery prep. Night fighting left heavy losses on both sides and 60 towers captured in our hands.
March health advice urges readers to revive energy after winter with exercise and lighter dieting. It promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy said to aid kidney function and restore vigor for Seattle residents.
A Seattle reader collection praises Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and weak kidneys. Patients like Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. Bates, Dr. Gonzalez, Mrs. Johnson, and Elbridge Goding report relief from pain, lameness, and kidney issues after using the medicine over varying years and conditions.
Fourth Ave N resident Mrs J T Cain reports a cold led to kidney trouble with back pain, sleepless nights, dizziness, and weakness. After using Deans Kidney Pills she says two boxes cured her and she has been well since.
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