Notable Local Incidents and Obituaries Across States
A series of brief items reports Leon Battig an Albia high school instructor dragged to courthouse steps and painted for disloyalty in Ottumwa. Everett pioneer Lyman B. Thayer dies at home aged 68. Dr Walter T. Scheele deported from Cuba after NY indictment. Brayford takes job with Washington Paving Co. Rev W. Beard to report for army chaplaincy March 21. Mrs Minnie W. Aydelotte to speak at Maccabees meeting in Seattle. J S Lang’s mother dies in Portland. services Thursday. Sailor Christian Goodmanson found dead in Yealer hotel room. Marvin Lowenthal speaks on Zionism at the university. Burglars steal $62 from motor launch Jennie Lynn near Bay Ship works. Mercer school pupils stage war work exhibit under Parent Teachers' association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Leon Battig
Albia
Everett
Lyman BE. Thayer
Thayer
Wisconsin
Philippina Lang
Lang
National Grocery Company of
Seattle
Portland
Christian Goodmanson
Yealer Hotel
Marvin Lowenthal
Zionist Bureau For the
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
University
Jennie Lynn
Bay Shipbuilding Company
Wallace M. Lierance
Parent Teachers’ Association
Mercer School
Inside Bath Claims Fresh Look and Health Benefits
Physicians worldwide advocate the inside bath as more crucial than exterior cleanliness. A daily drink of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate is said to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels, removing indigestible material and toxins to improve breath digestion and overall health. Those with bad breath coated tongue or constipation are advised to obtain a quarter pound of limestone phosphate at the drug store to test the method.
Forget You Ever Had These Pains Ointment Claim
An advertisement touts Sloan's ointment as quick penetrating relief for external pains and muscle soreness. It promises blood congestion relief and instant feel good effects with no skin staining. The copy emphasizes a refreshing, low-cost option with generous bottle sizes priced at 2p and 50c and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Huns Plot New Peace Move Aimed At Enduring War Terms
Washington reports a proposed German peace plan that would supposedly spare plundered Near East territories while Germany abandons aims in the West. The schema is linked to a supposed victory frame and may appeal to those favoring Russia's fate, though U S President Wilson's aid pledge to free Russia weakens its prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
Near East
Russia
Lloyd George
Rome
Baron Sonnino
Three Sailors Die in Shell Explosion Aboard Von Stuben
Washington reports three sailors killed in a shell explosion aboard the U S Von Stuben. Emmette Joseph Shields of Hannibal Missouri Valentine Przyblaki of Buffalo New York and Ercell William Martin of Philadelphia died when the shell burnt while being fired. The Von Stuben once Kronprins Wilhelm was interned at Hampton Roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S
von Stuben
Navy Department
Emmette Joseph Shields
Hannibal
Valentine Przyblaki
Buffalo
N. Y
Ercell William Martin
Philadelphia
Kronprins Wilhelm
Hampton Road
Butcher Stabbing Victim Dies. Suspect Faces First Degree Murder
John Schuchart implicated in a February 19 stabbing that fatally wounded Karl Nichols of the Seattle Butchers' union in Tacoma. Nichols died Wednesday afternoon, and Schuchart will be charged with first degree murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schuchart
Karl Nichols
Seattle Butchers’ Union
Tacoma
Nichols
Looting of Treasures Hits Petrograd Government Offices
March reports say vandals raid government offices and riverside warehouses in Petrograd, stealing furniture and paintings. Sailors haul art to Kronstadt and onto ships while the government focuses on peace and Siberian restrictions and cannot restrain the looting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Kronstad
Americans Readiness For War Duty Cited From France
United Press correspondent Fred Ferguson reports from the American army in France that troops in the Luneville sector are ready to attack any target. The commander praises the men’s excellent health and rebuilt nerve after trench experience, while German divisions oppose them near Toul with a quiet front despite patrol clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Ferguson
France
Ublana
Idaho Towns Brace for I. W. W. Clash Over Nelson Trial
Spokane March 14 Serious clashes between Idaho communities in the Couer d Alene district and the I. W. W. are probable as members plan to attend the W. M. Nelson trial at St. Marys Idaho. Northern Idaho citizens refuse to allow these men in their cities. The I. W. W. says from 200 to 2000 members will be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Couer @Alene
Idaho
W. M. Nelson
St. Mary's
Nelson
Man Arrests Suspect in Spokane Robbery Case
James Mahoney, wanted by Spokane police, was arrested in Seattle on a Wednesday night. Elmer Fingal of the Fairmount Hotel in Spokane, who was robbed of 405 dollars last October, identified Mahoney as the robber while he was walking on the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mahoney
Spokane
Seattle
Elmer Fingal
Fairmount Hotel
Mahoney
Con ference On Guarding Docks Friday Noon
Property owners plan a formal meeting with Police Chief Warren at the Rainier club to arrange adequate police protection on the water front. The conference invites all waterfront institutions to send full authority to act on any plan presented by the chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Rainier Club
Water Front
Motorcyclist Hurt In City Collision
J. B. Paul, 24, of 7519 Taft Street, suffered a broken leg when the motorcycle he rode struck a curb at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Pineot, throwing him to the pavement. He was taken to the city hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Paul
Taft St
Fourth Ave
Pineot
City Hospital
Barber Proposes DIY Gray Hair Remedy with Orlex Powder
New York barber A. E. O'Brien promotes a home hair dye using Orlex powder sold for 25 cents. Dissolve in water and apply with a comb. each box includes directions and a $100 gold bond guarantee. The product claims to avoid silver and harmful chemicals and claims to rejuvenate the wearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. O’brien
New York City
Orlex
How to Judge a Woman by Her Hair
Ad copy explains judging a woman's neatness by hair care. It endorses shampoo use and Canthrax dissolved in hot water to create a full shampoo, claiming it dissolves dandruff oil and dirt, leaves hair fluffy with luster and softness, and promotes scalp health and growth.
Plunderquest of HMNS Spurs Allies Onward
Washington reports Germany's plunderquest in the Near East and its impact on American and Allied war fever. OdessaCapture and Germanys new eastward route stir officials while German papers refute peace by negotiation and warn of a terror of terror and future war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Odessa
Golden Key
Germany
Romania
Teuton
Rumania
Russia
Kaiser
Herlin-Bagdad
Black Sea
Persia
Afghanistan
India
Die Zukunft
Volks Zeitung
Appointment to replace Miss Strong at school board meeting
A special meeting Thursday night will consider naming a successor to Miss Anna Louise Strong on the school board. No action was taken at the regular meetings on Thursday night or Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Louise Strong
Whisky case ends in smash and jail for Charles Anson
Charles Anson aged 36 fled a Milwaukee dock with two bottles of liquor on a Japanese steamship. An officer trailed him and he smashed the liquor on the pavement to avoid capture before being jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Charles Anson
Driver Charged with Manslaughter in Jitney Tragedy
A. & Dunham, driver of the jitney that struck and killed Mrs. Jed Carlson on March 6, faces a formal manslaughter charge filed by the prosecuting attorney. He posted $1,000 bail. Separately, Mrs. Katherine Swift reported her handbag and a gold watch stolen when a Georgetown car incident disrupted a Seattle pickup on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & Dunham
Jed Carlson
Prosecuting Attorney Office
Katherine Swift
Eddy
Seattle
Georgetown
Canadian Railways Win 15 Percent Rate Increase
Washington March 14 The Interstate Commerce Commission granted a 15 percent boost in rates to Canadian railways serving the United States The gains apply to Canadian Pacific Grand Trunk Vere Marquette and Wabash The Canadian Railway Commission had recently approved an 18 percent rise for Canadian roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Canadian Railways
United States
Canadian Pacific
Grand Trunk
Vere Marquette
Wabash
Canadian Railway Commission
Dykeman Urged for Seattle Supreme Court Seat
Olympia March 14 Numerous telegrams have reached Gov Lister urging Judge King Dykeman of Seattle be appointed to the state supreme bench to fill the vacancy created by the death of Justice George E Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olmpia
Gov. Lister
King Dykeman
Seattle
State Supreme Bench
George E. Morris
Cyclone Strikes Michigan Adrian Area Causing Heavy Damage
A cyclone swept country districts near Adrian Michigan early today causing heavy property damage. Wires are down and details are not yet available from the site of the storm in Toledo and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Toledo
Adrian
Mich
Milk San Francisco Seizure Over Unfit Evaporated Milk
Six thousand dollars worth of evaporated milk bought by the government from an Oregon firm was seized by the U S marshal and will be inspected by army officers. Federal food inspectors declare the product unfit for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Oregon
Youthful Speeders Lose Use of Cycles
Four boy motorcycle riders, three aged 17 and one 16, were arrested Wednesday for speeding. They will be deprived of their motorcycles for several weeks on court orders.
Women Seek Health Through Lydia E. Pinkham Remedy
The article promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted root and herb treatment for common female ailments. It argues that good health enhances beauty and suggests long suffering women should try the remedy to improve wellbeing and appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia EE. Pinkham
Grand Duke Ordered Exiled From Perm
A historic note states that a grand duke is ordered exiled from Perm, the capital of that name, located about 700 miles east of Moscow near the SS border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perm
Moscow
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ile
Collings
Truss
Metther
Stain Collings
Captain Collings
W. A. Collings (Inc
Watertown
Fraser-Paterson Co
Copenhagen
Fraaser-Paterson
Davenport
Omaha
Havana
Walter T. Scheele
Cuba
Scheele
New York
Albert W. Swartz
County Engineer's Office
Charles Brayford
Swarts
Army Headquarters
Brayford
Washington Paving Co Hoquiam
4. W. Beard
First Presbyterian Church
Camp Lewin
Nintey Fleet Division
Minnie W. Aydelotte
The
Maccabees of
W. O. W. Hall
Marion
BR. W. Grove
Ey Coredaks Hoabbartovel A
United Press
Luneville
United Prean
Toul
No Man's Land
Wistaria
Hite Ballate
Obe
Choleer c
Sérich Silkett
Com
Long
Musfitt
Lavallieres
Georgette, Crepe de
Rhodes Co
Miss Strong
John Masefield
Seattle Press Club
Press Club
Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
National Editorial Association
R. R
Dykeman
Supreme Court
James Francis Sullivan
Bellevue Homepital
Westchester County Hospital
Sullivan
Owl Drug Co
Bartell Drug Co
Swift
Pharemacy
Michael
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!