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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1914

Page

2

Get a Piano Today at Eilers Featured Makes

Get a piano today and save with a broad display of thirty standard makes led by Chickering the oldest in America Sohmer Kimball and Autopiano. The ad claims unmatched strength of lineup and quality not to be duplicated in the Northwest.

Chickering America Sohmer Kimball Hazelton Haddorff Ellers Steger & Son Smith @ Barnes Plano Northwest House of Eilers United States

Bank President Wounded in Nebraska Assault

President C. E. Adams of First National Bank of Superior Nebraska was seriously wounded by an unidentified masked man in an armed assault. The crime sets off a manhunt as investigators seek clues to the attacker and motive.

C. E. Adams First National Bank of Superior, Neb

Mayor outlines cafe reform policy and license threats

Mayor Hiram Gill calls for strict cafe policing to bar minors and drunken patrons. He warns licenses may be revoked and cafes shut if owners fail to curb vice, and credits Chief Griffiths for backing the campaign.

Griffiths

Charter Drafting Under Way For Seattle Civil Service Reform

The charter revision commission and legal counsel began drafting the new charter in precise language after preliminary Germanic revisions. Debate centered on giving the city manager authority over reinstatement of discharged civil service employees if an appeal is filed.

Charter Revision Commission Howard A. Hanson Seattle T A. Bolton Civil Service Board

Seven Sisters initiatory measures debated by labor leader

E. P. March president of the State Federation of Labor argued that direct legislation agitation stems from years of failure to enact proper laws, not from any movement. He spoke last night at the Queen Anne Congregational Church Business and Social Service club about the Seven Sisters initiatory measures.

E. P. March State Federation of Labor Bis Seven Sisters Queen Anne Congregational Church Business and Social Service Club

Bettie Hutchinson Arrested in Aberdeen for Kidnapping

Mrs Bettie Hutchinson was arrested in Aberdeen Washington charged with kidnapping her six year old niece Bettie Edna Cole from Asheville North Carolina. The father lodged the complaint after the child's mother died a few years ago.

Aberdeen Wash Bettie Hutchinson Bettie Edna Cole Asheville N. C

Engineering students tour Cedar Falls dam on inspection trip

Some 300 university engineering students left Seattle yesterday morning in special cars on the Chicago Milwaukee line to inspect the Cedar Falls dam. City Engineer Dimock accompanied the group on the excursion.

Seattle University Engineering Cedar Falls Dimock

County funds approve paving aid for Greenwood and Ravenna

County commissioners voted to appropriate 27000 from the sale of road bonds to assist the city council in paving Greenwood and Ravenna avenues.

Greenwood Ravenna Avenues

Tivoli presents The Minister's Son farce with lively chorus

The Tivoli company stages a rattling farce The Minister's Son with songs and dances and costume changes. A nephew schemes to impress a wealthy India based uncle by posing as a minister's son while the private secretary, amid comic complications, hides his true nature.

Tivoli Company India

St Jacobs Oil Praises Rheumatic Pain Relief

An advertorial piece touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatic cure that relieves rheumatism pain instantly when applied to the tender spot. It claims no internal treatment is needed and promotes a trial bottle from a drugstore for quick relief from rheumatic pain, neuralgia, lumbago, and related aches.

St. Jacobs St. Jacobe Drageiet

Water and Jad Salts Promised to Aid Itchy Kidneys

An old remedy advertisement urges drinking plenty of water and using four ounces of Jad Salts dissolved in water to flush and stimulate the kidneys. It claims relief from backache dizziness and bladder irritation by neutralizing urine acids and preventing further discomfort. The copy notes pharmacists sell Jad Salts widely and asserts safety and affordability.

Drugeiata

Sims repeal resolution would be taken up in House tomorrow

Washington dispatch notes the rivers and harbors bill pending in the house. Advocates of the Sims resolution for repealing the Panama canal act exemption clause forecast quick action with a majority they deem assured. Majority Leader Underwood again said he will oppose the bill and plans to vote against it.

Washington House Underwood

California Syrup of Figs Ad Extols Gentle Laxative Cure

An old time advertisement urges mothers to treat children with California Syrup of Figs for constipation and related symptoms. It promises quick relief for upset stomachs, sour bile, and undigested food, claiming the remedy is safe for babies, children, and adults. The copy warns against counterfeits and directs buyers to the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.

California California Mig Syrup Company

Millionaire with 2.80 roll keeps up hope

Walter Greer Campbell once wealthy with a fortune described as millions, was arrested in Portland on a telegraphic warrant for allegedly obtaining 250 dollars under false pretenses. He awaits transfer to San Francisco and believes his release is assured. He has 2.80 in cash and expects funds from English bonds to cover debts.

Portland Imperial Hotel Ward Walter Greer Campbell W. B. Kellogg San Francisco Campbell Phoebe Gibbons Walla Walla

Tragic Blast Fatality in Idaho Stump Blasting

Francis Olson, 20, died after being blown 200 feet through the air by a dynamite blast while blasting stumps near Moscow Idaho. The accident occurred March 25 and Olson sustained severe mangling from the explosion.

Moscow Idaho Francis Olson

Snow Closes Tacoma Streets Briefly

In Tacoma Washington on March 25 a light snowfall disrupted traffic for about ten minutes and then stopped. The brief event caused minor public interest with no damage reported.

Tacoma Wash Hall

Saloon Hours Restricted by New Washington Ordinance

Close vote implements curfew for saloons from 1 a m to 6 a m daily in Concrete Washington. The ordinance aims to curb late night drinking and related disturbances. Public officials and business owners react as the measure takes effect.

Mariner and Policewoman Clash Ends with Fine

Steward J McLean was fined ten dollars after a dispute with Policewoman J Nosler aboard the Princess Adelaide near Victoria. McLean testified he was supervising three children in custody for their parents Hilder and wife who were handling customs forms.

Gordon McLean Princess Adelaide Hilder

Villa's Rebels Hammering at Torreon

El Paso dispatch reports Villa and followers still hammering at Torreon. Juarez front communications were dire and no confirmation of Gomez Palacio capture or Torreon surrender. Gen Manuel Chao sought Villa's reply with no response.

EL Paso Tex Torreon Juarez Villa Mauel Chao Chihuahua Gomez Palacio

Local Amusement Quips Draw Laughs At Penny Desk

A playful exchange among patrons recalls a boast about meeting John L. Sullivan and a mention of a beanshooter named Nol. The fragment hints at a lively, informal scene in a 19th or early 20th century setting.

John L. Sullivan Nol

MOTHERS LEARN BABY CARE AT BON MARCHE LECTURE

Seattle mothers invited to a Mothers' Training School lecture at the Bon Marche on proper baby clothing with live model demonstrations. Nurses will assist as Grace Harrington and Edith Hickey show best practices, followed by talks on feeding and bottle feeding, natural nursing, and dangers of patent foods.

Seattle Grace Harrington Myg Edith Hickey

All Saints' cathedral hosts dances as reform urged

Spokane notices a church event aiming to end rowdy dances as Rev. Dean William C. addresses concerns. The report notes community calls for more respectable gatherings and references a branded cold remedy in a tangential ad snippet.

Spokane Wash All Saints’ Cathedral William C

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