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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1916

Page

5

Washington state college aims to eliminate petty strife

Pullman March 25 Ernest O Holland in his inaugural address said the new Washington State College will focus on vocational training and give athletics an essential role to build confidence courage and strength among the students, aligning with a cooperative effort to serve the state.

Pullman Washington State College University of Washington Ernest O. Holland State College

Resinol Soap Promises Relief for Poor Complexions

A sanitation and beauty claim describes Resinol Soap as soothing and restoring for skin and scalp troubles. It notes the resinol ingredient and mentions its long standing use by physicians in Resinol Ointment for twenty years.

Gen Funston May Seek Militia Amid Border Tensions

San Antonio report says Gen Funston may ask the War Department to activate militia from Texas Arizona and New Mexico to patrol alarmed districts. He worries extra troops on the border could embarrass Carranza. Reports say Villistas killed three Americans at Gibson's ranch, though unconfirmed. Sheriff Edwards may seek militia to guard El Paso if Pershing's lines are strained.

San Antonio Tex Funston Texas Arizona New Mexico Army War Department Carranza Villistas Gibson Edwards Gov. Ferguson el Paso Gen. Pershing

Patterson Stars in National Cash Register Sales Play

Dayton report details John H. Patterson president of National Cash Register starring in The Evolution of a Store a sales training play. The event showcases his chalk talks improvised lines and moving pictures to teach new selling methods to the companys force. The production follows a grocer banker and wholesaler through a sale culminating in better business and home happiness.

Dayton Ohio John H. Patterson National Cash Register Company National Cash Register Rae Ita Patterson Mleamen Cash Register National Cash Register

President Won't Talk to Border Men on Mexico Crisis

El Paso March 25. Senator A B Fall says the president refused to see a border delegation led by Ted Houghton Wray and six others from the Rio Grande region. He warns of a senate bombardment to pressure a Mexico cleanup if the American expedition withdrawals before capturing Villa.

EL Paso Senate Mexico Villa A. B. Fall Ted Houghton Wray Rio Grande Washington Tumulty Duval West

Military leaders argue over railway control in Mexico

Maj. Gen. Funston replied to Gen. Pershing requesting control of the Mexico Northwestern railroad from El Paso to Casas Grandes. He said authority for such action had not been received from Washington, noting that additional troops to protect the line must be sent from here or another army department.

Department of the Army Funston Gen. Pershing Mexico Northwestern Railroad el Paso Casas Grandes Washington

School Girl to Be Soloist in Concert

Carmen Frye a 16 year old Franklin high student has been chosen as soloist with the Philharmonic orchestra for a pop concert at the Hippodrome Sunday afternoon. critics praise her piano and Theo Earl Johnston praised her in a past concert. She is the daughter of William Frye Seattle mining promoter and studied under Harry Krinke for five years. She will perform the G Minor Mendelssohn concerto. Children up to her age pay 15 cents admission.

Carmen Frye Franklin High School Philharmonic Orchestra Hippodrome Theo Earl Johnston William Frye Seattle Harry Krinke Mendelssohn

Tahiti maidens allegedly try to abduct sailors on ship

Walter Hall of Phoenix describes Tahitian girls near Tahiti docks attempting to lure sailors from the S S Chehalis in San Francisco. He says most Tahiti men are in Europe for the war, leaving plantations worth millions to the women who tempt crew aboard the Moana liner voyage.

San Francisco Chehalis Tahiti Walter Hall Phoenix Ariz Tropics Moana Hall Adams

Japanese Actors Stage Ibsen Play at Japanese Hall

The Modern Dramatic club presents The Lady From the Sea in Japanese at Japanese Hall on Maynard Avenue and Washington Street, Saturday and Sunday nights. The cast comprises members of the Modern Dramatic club.

Ibsen Maynard Ave Washington The Modern Dramatic Club

If the rich did their duty says Nathan Straus

Na than Straus, New York philanthropist, told the Nathan Straus Palestine Advancement society that if people with incomes of 30 000 or more would help the poor, much suffering could be alleviated. Coyle in law partnership Wm J Coyle and Melville Monheimer form a new partnership with offices in the L C Smith building. Coyle, class of 1912 from the University of Washington, and Monheimer, class of 1912 from Harvard and Harvard Law School 1914, previously worked with Olympia state attorney general and Preston and Thorshman respectively.

Los Angeles Nathan Straus New York Coyle Wm. J. Coyle Melville Monheimer L. C. Smith University of Washington Monheimer Harvard University Harvard Law School Olympia Preston and Thorghmaon

Better Than Calomel Dr Edwards Olive Tablets

An old era advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild laxative and liver aid replacing calomel. It claims quick relief without dental or gum damage and promotes the tablets to cure dullness, heaviness, and “logy” feelings, priced 10¢ and 25¢ per box.

Olive Tablet Columbua

The Alhambra and nearby theatres offer varied acts

A four day run at the Alhambra features Jensen and Von Herberg with the Great Salvador and company headlining a funny strongman act, plus Corr Upper, Adele, Miller and Rainey in Comedy Oddities. The bill includes Mary Page on screen and additional acts at the Hippodrome and Metropolitan theatres.

Jensen & von Herberg Salvador Mary Page Alhambra

Star Carriers Invited to See Rebecca at the Met

The Star carriers and branch circulators are treated to a Monday night performance of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm at the Metropolitan. Managers Worley and Parish arrange a party for 500 Star carriers and offer a balcony ticket for bringing in two new monthly subscriptions in a week.

Kate Douglas Wiggin Rebecca Sunnybrook Farm Dean Worley Metropolitan Theatre Starboys H. W. Parish Worley Metropolitan Boys Stara Daily Mise Ann Pittwood Norman Hackett Mr. Aladdin Wilkes Star Office Metropolitan Parish

Thieves Jimmied Store Back Door for Candy Heist

Burglars forced open the back door of Augustine and Kyer's at 15th Ave North and Republican Street and stole 15 boxes of candy. They left a note reading I thank you signed D D D.

Augustine and Kyer 15Th Ave. N Republican

Mail Clerk Held For Robbery On Registered Mail

George R. Holderman a railway mail clerk on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line between Spokane and Butte was arrested by post office inspectors on a charge of robbing registered mails yesterday in Butte Montana.

Butte Mont George R. Holderman Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Spokane

Draw Tom Duff and Win a Dollar from Uncle Jack

Contest invites readers to draw Tom Duff in black india ink and mail the image to Uncle Jack by next Friday 8 p.m. Entries must be two to three times larger than the sample and include name and address on the back. Artist Allman will judge and award a dollar to the winner.

Tom Duff Uncle Jack Tom Allman

Honor Mention Photographs Too Plentiful for Print

Circleites sent in numerous photographs for a contest judged by Uncle Jack but printing space ran out. The editor notes many entries could not be named, calling the contest a humdinger and mentioning Albert who carried mail from the post office.

Uncle Jack Circleites Albert

Congress Tries Faster Sessions Before National Conventions

Washington March 25 A plan by house leaders aims to speed legislation with earlier sessions and possible night sessions The proposal seeks adjournment before the national political conventions as a key goal.

Washington House Crats

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