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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1914
Page
5
P. Ef Sullivan, manager of the American cafe, whose car dragged a four month old baby 125 feet after clipping a baby buggy, expressed regret. He settled 100 dollars for the infant and paid the doctor bills at the Scandinavian American bank and was charged with reckless driving in police court.
Monsignor Begin, the archbishop of Quebec, travels to Rome to be elevated to cardinal. The ceremony marks a significant milestone in his clerical career and adds to Canada’s representation in the Vatican.
The directory lists 130 648 names doubled for women and children suggesting Seattle's population at 293 733. It names Anthony L Aabling as president of Aabling Ebright Seed Co and Richard Zylstra as a laborer while noting the rare Rockefeller presence Frank of 906 Howell St and references to J P Morgan figures in Seattle.
A special Friday meeting requested by Councilman Dale aims to set a permanent policy on franchise provisions for streetcar extensions. Dale favors waiving charter limits that the traction company has opposed for three years, leading to no extensions.
Delayed advices from Oklahoma City report floods in the Canadian and Cimarron river valleys over the weekend. Five people are known to have drowned, twelve railroad bridges were destroyed, and crops suffered extensive damage.
A bumper crop forecast spreads across Oregon as reports from multiple regions indicate crops may set new state records.
Densmore police seek A. E. Morse of 4817 Fremont Ave after his wife says he tried to kill her with a revolver. She fled upstairs and leaped from the roof to escape the attack, with Motorcycle Officer J A Thomas noting Morse chased her with the weapon.
Physicians recommend a teaspoonful of bisurated magnesia in water after meals to stop fermentation and neutralize stomach acid. Regular use is said to guarantee healthy digestion by reducing acid conditions that cause trouble.
The Mayo Brothers report 86 percent of stomach patients show mouth infection and over 10 percent with neglected teeth risk blood poisoning. They urge sanitary care and note low prices on Metro Heavy $10 gold crowns and $5 Never Slip plates with gas offered.
Miss Grey counsels a 17 year old girl and others on engagement pressure, self responsibility, discreet conduct, mourning fashion, and social choices. Readers ask about marriage plans, dating propriety, and labor unions with practical guidance and cautions.
Col. George B. Davis, new United States army quartermaster with headquarters in this city, was guest of honor at a banquet by the Chamber of Commerce trustees at the Rai nier club at noon.
Practical advice on self control and balance urges avoiding excess in work play sleep and food. Emphasizes cultivating repose and a positive outlook while keeping irritability in check to protect digestion and appearance.
Note reads Dr. L. R. Clark, Manager, 1405 Third Ave, NW Corner Union. Ad asks readers to ring this ad with you.
Rep J W Bryan denounces John D Rockefeller as a criminal influence behind open shop policies. He accuses Rockefeller of causing deaths in Colorado and links Standard Oil to violent suppression. The report notes Seattle population estimates from R L Polk & Co and a federal 1914 figure.
An advertisement touts a cosmetic routine claiming to restore complexion. It describes using renderings of red wax and saxolite solution to improve color, texture, wrinkles, and enlarged pores through nightly applications and daily hazel bathings.
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