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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1917

Page

11

Autoist Hits Boy and Flees in Busy Street Crash

An unidentified auto struck Gilbert Gould near Republican and West injuring him seriously before fleeing. The 12 year old Haakon Johnson of 1812 Ave. aided by witnesses, was also hurt as the car sped away toward a business district. Other accidents yesterday left Roy Andreada, a Sol Duc cook, and two others treated at the city hospital after collisions on Fifth Ave and First Street near Atlantic Street.

Gilbert Gould A. Gould Terry Ave Republican West Gilbert Haakon Johnson 1812 Ave H. Pig Oak Ad Automobile Co Roy Andreada Cook Bert Rose Galps Fifth Ave. S Carlo Bianchi Schofield Ie Ave. W First SB Atlantic St

Harmless Fat Reduction Method Promoted to Public

An advertisement touts Marmols fan Tablets as a harmless weight loss aid not requiring dieting. It claims the medicine follows the Marmota Prescription and suggests ages two to four per week as the usage rule. Buyers are urged to procure from a druggist or mail 75 cents to Marm Co. 864 Woodward Ave De Mich for a large case.

Mar. Co Woodward Ave de Mich

Haynes Repairs Watches at Liberty Theatre Bid

Haynes repairs watches as Liberty Theatre issues bids for services. The item outlines maintenance work and a call for bids in the local paper.

Haynes Liberty Theatre

Mother hunts boy finds him drowned near docks

Mrs. C. J. Olson searched for her son Arnold, age 6, who did not return from school Thursday noon. He had been warned not to use a shortcut by the port docks at Emerson street. A pulmotor failed to revive him after he was found in a ditch by Mrs. J. H. MacNichol. he had been in water about two hours.

C. J. Olson Port Commission Emerson St Arnold City J. H. MacNichol Vanderveer Tracy T. N. Henry Seattle The Street Railway Company Santefore Asbury Asbury Everett Verona Calista Ronald Johnson Marynville Business John Colin Colman Dock J. B. Gleason Thomas Montgomery James J. O'Brien Plain Clothes Squad Walla Montgomery Earl G. Shaver

Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron Pills Endorsement

An advertisement urges readers to take Hood's Sarsaparilla for impure blood and scrofulous conditions and Peptiron Pills for anemia and nervous weakness. The pair are described as harmless with no opiates or habit forming drugs and recommended as a daily pre and post meal regimen.

Hood

Ely's Cream Balm Opens Nostrils and Relieves Cold

An advertising claim promotes Ely's Cream Balm to clear nasal passages and relieve head colds and catarrh. It asserts quick relief from congestion, snuffles, and headaches after applying a small amount in the nostrils. The product is described as penetrating, antiseptic, soothing inflamed membranes, with a promise of instant relief.

Ely

Verona Trial Highlights I W W Boat Attack Claims

Ernest Shellgren testified about being shot at aboard the Verona during the November 5 voyage to Everett. Prosecutors and defense debated chartering the ship for industrial action as 13 witnesses described crowd behavior and threats amid the Verona attack and subsequent murder case against Tracy and 73 others.

Ernest Shellgren Verona Thomas WH. Tracy Jefferson Beard Everett Shellgren

Alaska Considers Rescue Fund For Lost Prospectors

A bill introduced in the territorial senate would create a $30,000 rescue fund to send search parties for lost prospectors hunters and fishermen. The plan aims to relieve those in danger without waiting for warrants as federal help is limited. Holmes notes that a man’s opinions carry more weight than arguments.

Juneau Territorial Senate Alaska

Kidneys Do Not Cause Backache Says St Jacobs Ointment

An old ad claims kidneys have no nerves and cannot hurt the back. It promotes St Jacob's Oil as a quick, harmless rub on remedy for backache sciatica lumbago neuralgia rheumatism sprains and strains with a promise of rapid relief.

St. Jacob's

Wickersham Keeps Up Alaska Fight

Emery Valentine of Juneau protests to the canvassing board that 47 precincts votes should not be counted. He alleges election judges were not sworn and registration books not returned. District Judge R W Jennings had approved all returns except a few precincts, ruling for Charles Sulzer in a earlier decision.

Juneau Emery Valentine James Wickersham Congress R W. Jennings Charles Sulzer

Doctor Charles Noble Reaches Out of Court Settlement

Settlement of the $50,000 suit by Dr. Charles O Noble against the city traction company and Spargur Concrete Co was agreed Thursday afternoon outside court. Attorneys announced the agreement in Judge Gilliam's department. A substantial sum will be paid to Dr Noble, exact amount not disclosed.

Charles 8. Noble Traction Company Spargur Concrete Co Gilliam Department of the Superior Court Dr. Noble

Yandell Declines Frisco Chamber Offer

Former Seattle Chamber of Commerce secretary Yandell says rumors of a San Francisco post are untrue and he plans retirement from commercial club work. He would not accept the position even if offered, citing his intent to retire.

Co. B. Yandell Seattle Chamber of Commerce San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Seattle Yandell

Amethyst Damaged by German Raider

Officers of the British cruiser Amethyst said the ship had been damaged in fighting the German sea raider during repairs in Rio de Janeiro before she left for patrol, but detailed information was refused.

Rio DE Janeiro

Mothball Plan Sparks Wardrobe Clash in Teasing Talk

A husband chides his wife for buying a new afternoon suit while claiming they must economize. She replies that she saved by using mothballs to protect the wardrobe, hinting at frugal domestic humor.

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